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RISKY SPORTS:. Why are they doing this?. What do these sports have in common?. Vocabulary. sky diving to protest against something bungee jumping to acquire self-confidence pot holing to overcome difficulties
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RISKY SPORTS: Why are they doing this?
Vocabulary • sky diving to protest against something • bungee jumping to acquire self-confidence • pot holing to overcome difficulties • rock climbing to satisfy their curiosity • white-water rafting useless and silly • scuba diving dangerous • downhill skiing for the thrill and excitement
Match the pictures and thenames of sports • Sky diving • Bungee jumping • Rock climbing • Pot holing • Scuba diving • White-water rafting
Why do people go in for risky sports? to satisfy their curiosity for the thrill and excitement to acquire self-confidence Why? to protest against something to be strong and brave to overcome difficulties
Arguments againstrisk taking Risky sports are dangerous Taking risks is useless and silly We have only one life You may be injured and die
Discuss the following questions: What risky sports do you know? Why do people do risky sports? Are you for or against risky sports? Can you understand risk-takers?
Language Support: As for me, I am not a risk-taker. I think that... I consider that... To my mind... In my opinion... I agree with you. I can’t agree with you.