Review - communication art

words and phrases about sports

1. Many athletes have exceptional natural talent or ability. They are truly gifted. Others must work harder to achieve the same level of performance.

2. Athletes often have to sacrifice time with their families and their social life in order to spend time training for their sport.

3. Our coach has us work hard and put a lot of effort into our game. He says that dedication to a sport is the key to becoming a great athlete.

4. To run a marathon without stopping to rest requires a great deal of physical and mental stamina. Imagine the endurance it takes to run for three to four hours without stopping to rest or catch your breath!

5. Everyone was a good sport. => a person who can deal with defeat without being upset

6. We won by a narrow margin. => win by a little

7. When athletes don't use performance-enhancing drugs, the playing field is level; no one has an unfair advantage and everyone is competing fairly. => everything is fair