Урок 46. Taking risks
Предмет: Английский язык, 9 класс

9 класс. Урок 46
Taking risks

In this lesson

you will talk about extreme sports.
you will learn how to express approval and doubt

Ключевые слова: extreme sport, risks, approval, disapproval.

Речевой материал: trekking, kitesurfing, tightrope walking, rock climbing, white water rafting, skydiving, going on a big roller coaster.

Основное содержание урока

Extreme sports

Extreme sport is an activity which has a high level of danger. Such activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical training. The difference between extreme sport and normal sport is that, in extreme sports people are more interested in testing their own abilities than in winning prizes. In all extreme sports there is always an element of risk. If you don’t do things right or don’t have proper equipment you can get serious injuries. But if you are well-trained and equipped doing extreme sports can give you a rush of adrenaline and unforgettable emotions. There are many different kinds of extreme sports. Trekking is an activity in which people take multi-day hiking trips through rural territories such as mountains or jungles. It also can be incorporated with other outdoor sports, such as rock climbing or backpacking. Kitesurfing is the sport of riding on a modified surfboard while holding on to a specially designed kite, using the wind power. Rock climbing is an activity in which people climb up, down or across natural rocks or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the top without falling. Tightrope walking is the art of walking along a thin wire or rope, usually at a great height. One or more artists perform in front of an audience. Skydiving is a sport involving a skydiver to jump down from an airplane while it is flying and parachuting to the ground. Skydiving can be done individually and with lots of people. White water rafting is an activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. People still come up with new types of extreme sports. Fantasy and a thirst for new experiences encourage people to open new horizons.

Тренировочные упражнения

Match the names of extreme sports with the equipment used in them.

1 White water rafting

2 Tightrope walking

3 Skydiving

4 Kitesurfing

5 Trekking

a. parachute

b. kite

c. raft

d. rope

e. backpack

Match the names of extreme sports with the places they are performed in.

Kitesurfing
Trekking
Skydiving
mountains
sky
water

Choose the name of the activity according to the situation.

1) The air smells clean and fresh. I feel excited.

a. trekking

b. rafting

2) The water is so cold and the stream is so fast!

a. rafting

b. skydiving

3) This mountain is so high. Not sure I can get to the top of it.

a. kitesurfing

b. rock climbing

4) My backpack is so heavy!

a. trekking

b. tightrope walking

Choose the correct responses to the statements.

1. You’re looking terrible.

2. It hurts!

3. Get well!

4. Does your arm hurt?

5. I'm feeling better now.

a Thank you very much!

b That’s great!

c It hurts really bad.

d I’m not feeling very well at all.

e What’s happened?

Match the phrases with their synonyms.

1. Go for it

2. Dangerous

3. Stick to it

4. Yes, definitely

a Sure

b You should try it.

c Keep doing it

d Not safe

Read the stories of some teenagers talking about some risks they have taken. Match each speaker with the statements.

a. The speaker wishes they hadn’t done something.

b. The speaker enjoyed something more than they expected to.

c. The speaker decided not to do something in the end.

Speaker 1

I don’t know what happened to me. I had been looking forward to going rafting all week. I mean, one minute I was all excited about it, the next I felt physically sick when I saw that crazy stream. Anyway, I tried to ignore the fear and just do it anyway, but I really couldn’t.

Speaker 2

When I first got the job at the shop, I loved it. It was great to have some extra pocket money and made new friends there. But now I’m starting to get really behind with my schoolwork. I’m so tired when I get home from work that I’m just not able to do anything. I might give the job up. I really regret applying for it.

Speaker 3

I was very worried about going to the summer camp for the first time. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to find any new friends there or it would be boring. But when I got there I met some wonderful people and really enjoyed all the activities. It was fantastic!

Choose the correct responses to the statements.

1. I think I may be getting a cold.

a. Yes, definitely.
b. Yeah, you don’t look to well.

2. I’m thinking of getting a part-time job.

a. I don’t know.
b. Sure, go for it!

3. I think I will take dancing classes.

a. Why not?
b. Oh, I see.

4. What do you think about coming with me

next time?

a. I don’t know.
b. Get well soon!

Choose the right word.

1. Skydiving is … a dangerous kind of sport.

a. obviously

b. accidentally

2. My sister … hit me in the eye with her hand.

a. obviously

b. accidentally

3. You … don't understand how risky it is!

a. clearly

b. dangerously

4. I always wanted to try an … sport.

1. extreme

2. risky

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

Write the names of the activities.

1) … is an activity in which people take multi-day hiking trips through rural territories such as mountains or jungles.

2) … is an activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river.

3) … is the art of walking along a thin wire or rope, usually at a great height.

Choose the correct word.

1) Skydiving is a sport involving a skydiver to jump down from an airplane/mountain while it is flying and parachuting to the ground.

2) Rock climbing is an activity in which people climb up, down or across the rope/rocks.

3) Kitesurfing is the sport of riding on a modified surfboard while holding on to a specially designed kite, using the wind/water power.

Choose the correct response.

1) Do you want to try surfing with me?

a. Get well!

b. Why not?

2) I’m thinking of trying skydiving.

a. Yes, definitely!

b. I think it’s a great idea!

3) I’m going to join an extreme sports club.

a. I’d think twice about that.

b. Thanks a lot!

Вариант 2

Write the names of the activities.

1) … is a sport involving a skydiver to jump down from an airplane while it is flying and parachuting to the ground.

2) … is an activity in which people climb up, down or across natural rocks or artificial rock walls.

3) … is the sport of riding on a modified surfboard while holding on to a specially designed kite, using the wind power.

Choose the correct word.

1) Trekking is an activity in which people take multi-day hiking trips through rural territories such as mountains/steppes.

2) Rafting is an activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river/sea.

3) Tightrope walking is the art of walking along a thin tape/wire, usually at a great height.

Choose the correct response.

1) I’m going rafting this week.

a. I’m not sure that’s a good idea.

b. I don’t know.

2) Do you think I should join an extreme sports club?

a. Yes, definitely!
b. Stick with it.

3. I think I’ll take photography classes.

a. Sure, go for it!
b. No, thank you.