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Rock Climbing - Sports
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Rock Climbing
Read a short passage about a sport where people climb up natural rocks or indoor walls using strength and technique.
Rock climbing is a fun sport. It means climbing rocks or walls. Climbers use special tools like ropes, harnesses, and climbing shoes. They can climb inside gyms or outside on real rocks.
La escalada es un deporte divertido. Significa escalar rocas o paredes. Los escaladores usan herramientas especiales como cuerdas, arneses y zapatos de escalada. Pueden escalar dentro de gimnasios o afuera en rocas reales.
People started climbing rocks a long time ago. The sport began in the late 1800s. Early climbers used simple ropes and had to be very careful. In the 1950s and 1960s, better tools made climbing safer and more popular.
La gente comenzó a escalar rocas hace mucho tiempo. El deporte comenzó a finales del siglo XIX. Los primeros escaladores usaban cuerdas simples y tenían que ser muy cuidadosos. En las décadas de 1950 y 1960, mejores herramientas hicieron que la escalada fuera más segura y popular.
There are different types of rock climbing. Bouldering is climbing short, hard routes without ropes. Climbers use mats to stay safe if they fall. Sport climbing uses ropes and bolts fixed in the rock. Trad climbing uses gear that can be put in and removed from rock cracks.
Existen diferentes tipos de escalada en roca. El boulder es escalar rutas cortas y difíciles sin cuerdas. Los escaladores usan colchonetas para mantenerse seguros si caen. La escalada deportiva usa cuerdas y pernos fijos en la roca. La escalada tradicional usa equipo que puede ser colocado y removido de las grietas de la roca.
Rock climbing is great exercise. It makes your body strong and flexible. Climbers use almost every muscle. Climbing also helps with balance and focus. Many people find climbing relaxing and fun.
Escalar rocas es un gran ejercicio. Hace que tu cuerpo sea fuerte y flexible. Los escaladores usan casi todos los músculos. Escalar también ayuda con el equilibrio y la concentración. Mucha gente encuentra la escalada relajante y divertida.
People climb all over the world. Famous spots include El Capitan in Yosemite, USA, and Mont Blanc in the Alps. There are also popular spots in Thailand. Each place has different challenges for climbers.
La gente escala en todo el mundo. Los lugares famosos incluyen El Capitan en Yosemite, EE.UU., y el Mont Blanc en los Alpes. También hay lugares populares en Tailandia. Cada lugar tiene diferentes desafíos para los escaladores.
Safety is very important in rock climbing. Climbers should use the right tools and know how to use them. Climbing with a friend and talking well are also key. Many climbers take classes to learn and get better.
La seguridad es muy importante en la escalada en roca. Los escaladores deben usar las herramientas correctas y saber cómo usarlas. Escalar con un amigo y comunicarse bien también son clave. Muchos escaladores toman clases para aprender y mejorar.
Fun fact : Rock climbing became an Olympic sport in 2020. The first competition was in Tokyo, Japan. It had speed climbing, bouldering, and lead climbing. This helped make the sport even more popular worldwide.
Dato curioso: La escalada se convirtió en un deporte olímpico en 2020. La primera competencia fue en Tokio, Japón. Incluyó escalada de velocidad, búlder y escalada de dificultad. Esto ayudó a que el deporte fuera aún más popular en todo el mundo.
1. Rock Climbing
Extreme and Action Sports
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Which option is NOT a tool that climbers use when they climb?
Nets
Ropes
Climbing shoes
Harnesses
Why do people like climbing?
It is scary and exciting
It helps with thinking
It is relaxing and fun
It is easy and boring
Fill in the blanks with the correct words (Four words are extra).
uses ropes and bolts fixed in the rock.
There are popular spots in
.
The first competition was in
.
Complete the table with the correct answers about rock climbing (Three options are extra):
| Statement | Answer |
|---|---|
Famous climbing spot | |
Became an Olympic sport | |
Climbing short, hard routes | |
Climbing using ropes and bolts fixed in the rock | |
Climbing using gear in rock cracks |
Choose the three statements that are True.
Climbing is done only outside
Climbers use ropes and harnesses
El Capitan is in Thailand
Trad climbing uses gear in rock cracks
All climbing is done without tools
Bouldering uses ropes to stay safe
Rock climbing helps you become flexible
