Archery

Archery Reading Worksheet

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My name is Leo, and I am fifteen years old. I really like archery. I started this sport two years ago because my cousin took me to an archery club. At first, I thought it was difficult, but I wanted to learn more. Now, archery is one of my favorite activities.

I practice archery three times a week. On Monday and Wednesday, I go to the sports center after school. On Saturday morning, I train for a longer time. First, I warm up my arms and shoulders. Then, I practice how to stand correctly and how to hold the bow. After that, I shoot many arrows at the target. My coach helps me a lot and gives me useful advice. I also clean my equipment and check that everything is ready before I go home.

I like archery because it is exciting and calm at the same time. I need to focus very carefully when I shoot. It makes me feel relaxed, and I forget about stress from school. Archery also teaches me patience because I cannot improve in one day. I must practice again and again.

This sport helps me in many ways. It improves my concentration, so I can study better for my classes. It also makes me more confident because I feel proud when I hit the center of the target. Archery teaches me discipline and self-control, and I think these qualities are important for life.

In the future, I want to become an even better archer. I hope to join more competitions in my city and maybe in other places too. I also want to stay healthy and active. Archery is not only a sport for me; it is an important part of my life and my future.

Exercise 1: Multiple choice. Choose the correct answer.

1. How old is Leo?

a) 13

b) 14

c) 15

2. Why did Leo start archery?

a) His teacher told him to do it

b) His cousin took him to a club

c) His parents bought him a bow

3. How often does he practice?

a) Twice a week

b) Three times a week

c) Every day

4. When does he train for a longer time?

a) Monday morning

b) Wednesday evening

c) Saturday morning

5. What does Leo do before shooting?

a) He plays football

b) He warms up

c) He eats lunch

6. Why does Leo like archery?

a) It is noisy

b) It is exciting and calm

c) It is easy

Exercise 2: True or false. Write True or False.

1. Leo started archery last month. _____

2. He goes to the sports center after school. _____

3. His coach does not help him. _____

4. Archery helps Leo relax. ________

5. Leo says archery teaches him patience. ______

6. Leo wants to stop doing archery in the future. __________

Exercise 3: Short answer questions

Answer in full sentences.

1. Who took Leo to the archery club?

2. What does Leo practice after warming up?

3. How does archery help Leo with school?

4. Why does archery make Leo more confident?

5. What qualities does archery teach him?

6. What does Leo want to do in the future?

Exercise 4: Put the routine in order

Number the actions from 1 to 5.

___ He shoots arrows at the target.

___ He warms up his arms and shoulders.

___ He cleans his equipment.

___ He goes to the sports center.

___ He practices how to stand and hold the bow.

Exercise 5: Match the words to the meanings

Match the words with the correct meanings.

Words

1. target

2. coach

3. equipment

4. patience

5. concentration

6. confident

Meanings

a. the things you need for an activity

b. the person who trains and helps you

c. the ability to wait and keep trying calmly

d. feeling sure about yourself

e. the place you try to hit with an arrow

f. the ability to focus carefull

Exercise 6: Fill in the blanks

Use these words: future, relaxed, competitions, focus, routine, sport

1. Archery is Leo’s favorite __________.

2. He needs to __________ carefully when he shoots.

3. Archery makes him feel __________.

4. He has a weekly __________ for practice.

5. In the __________, Leo wants to be a better archer.

6. He hopes to join more __________.

Exercise 7: Complete the sentences

Finish the sentences with information from the text.

1. Leo is __________ years old.

2. He practices archery __________ times a week.

3. On Saturday morning, he trains for __________.

4. His coach gives him useful __________.

5. Archery improves his __________.

6. Leo wants to stay healthy and __________.

Exercise 8: Find the answer in the text

Write the exact word or phrase from the passage.

1. A person who helps Leo train: __________________

2. The thing Leo shoots at: __________________

3. A feeling Leo forgets when he does archery: __________________

4. Something archery teaches Leo: __________________

5. Something Leo wants to join in the future: __________________

Exercise 9: Write about Leo

Write 4 to 5 sentences about Leo and archery.

Use these ideas:

age

when he started

practice routine

why he likes it

future plans

Exercise 10: Write about you

Answer the questions.

1. Do you play a sport or do an activity?

2. How often do you do it?

3. Why do you like it?

4. How does it help you?

5. What are your future plans for this activity?