3.2 Sports.

FLIPPERS: A rubber covering for the foot having a flat flexible portion that widens as it extends forward from the toes, used in swimming and diving. 

GLOVES:  A fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb.

STICK:  Sports & Games Any of various implements shaped like a rod and used in play: a hockey stick.

SNORKEL:  A retractable vertical tube in a diesel-engine submarine that contains air-intake and exhaust pipes for the engines and for ventilation, permitting extended periods of submergence at periscope depth.

HELMET:  A head covering of hard material, such as leather, metal, or plastic, worn by football players, firefighters, construction workers, motorcyclists, and others to protect the head.

NET: An openwork fabric made of threads or cords that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals.

c) Complete the setences with words from the Check these words box.

1. The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.

2. The only drawback to this sport is that the equipment is expensive.

3. When it comes to sport, Sam would rather be a spectator than a player.

4. He was a tough gymnastics but James managed to beat him.

5. What are the dimensions of a volleyball court.