Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

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Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing

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BASE Jumping

Skydiving

Skydiving

Cave Diving

Cave Diving

Paragliding

Paragliding

Wingsuit Flying

Wingsuit Flying

Street Luge

Street Luge

Cliff Diving

Cliff Diving

Hang Gliding

Hang Gliding

Sandboarding

Sandboarding

Bungee Jumping

Bungee Jumping

Formula One

Formula One

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Enduro

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Extreme and Action Sports

Extreme and Action Sports

Rock Climbing - Sports

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Read our short, simple texts on extreme and action sports to improve your language skills and learn about exciting, high-energy activities!

Vocabulary
1.
rock climbing
[n]
/ɹˈɑːk klˈaɪmɪŋ/
2.
fun
[adj]
/fʌn/
3.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
4.
climb
[v]
/klaɪm/
5.
rock
[n]
/rɑk/
6.
wall
[n]
/wɔːl/
7.
climber
[n]
/ˈkɫaɪmɝ/
8.
special
[adj]
/ˈspɛʃəl/
9.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
10.
rope
[n]
/ˈɹoʊp/
11.
harness
[n]
/ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs/
12.
climbing shoe
[n]
/klˈaɪmɪŋ ʃˈuː/
13.
gym
[n]
/ʤɪm/
14.
simple
[adj]
/ˈsɪmpəl/
15.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
16.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
17.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
18.
bouldering
[n]
/bˈoʊldɚɹɪŋ/
19.
short
[adj]
/ʃɔrt/
20.
safe
[adj]
/seɪf/
21.
sport climbing
[n]
/spˈoːɹt klˈaɪmɪŋ/
22.
trad climbing
[n]
23.
gear
[n]
/ˈɡɪɹ/
24.
crack
[n]
/ˈkɹæk/
25.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
26.
flexible
[adj]
/ˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/
27.
muscle
[n]
/ˈmʌsəl/
28.
balance
[v]
/ˈbæləns/
29.
focus
[n]
/ˈfoʊkəs/
30.
relaxing
[adj]
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
31.
all over the (world|globe)
[phrase]
/ˈɔːl ˌoʊvɚ ðə wˈɜːld ɔːɹ ɡlˈoʊb/
32.
USA
[n]
33.
Thailand
[n]
/ˈtaɪˌɫænd/
34.
challenge
[n]
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/
35.
safety
[n]
/ˈseɪfti/
36.
important
[adj]
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
37.
speed climbing
[n]
/spˈiːd klˈaɪmɪŋ/
38.
worldwide
[adv]
/ˈwɝɫdˈwaɪd/
39.
Tokyo
[n]
/ˈtoʊkiˌoʊ/
40.
Alps
[n]
/ˈæɫps/

1.
rock climbing
[n]
/ɹˈɑːk klˈaɪmɪŋ/
2.
fun
[adj]
/fʌn/
3.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
4.
climb
[v]
/klaɪm/
5.
rock
[n]
/rɑk/
6.
wall
[n]
/wɔːl/
7.
climber
[n]
/ˈkɫaɪmɝ/
8.
special
[adj]
/ˈspɛʃəl/
9.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
10.
rope
[n]
/ˈɹoʊp/
11.
harness
[n]
/ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs/
12.
climbing shoe
[n]
/klˈaɪmɪŋ ʃˈuː/
13.
gym
[n]
/ʤɪm/
14.
simple
[adj]
/ˈsɪmpəl/
15.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
16.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
17.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
18.
bouldering
[n]
/bˈoʊldɚɹɪŋ/
19.
short
[adj]
/ʃɔrt/
20.
safe
[adj]
/seɪf/
21.
sport climbing
[n]
/spˈoːɹt klˈaɪmɪŋ/
22.
trad climbing
[n]
23.
gear
[n]
/ˈɡɪɹ/
24.
crack
[n]
/ˈkɹæk/
25.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
26.
flexible
[adj]
/ˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/
27.
muscle
[n]
/ˈmʌsəl/
28.
balance
[v]
/ˈbæləns/
29.
focus
[n]
/ˈfoʊkəs/
30.
relaxing
[adj]
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
31.
all over the (world|globe)
[phrase]
/ˈɔːl ˌoʊvɚ ðə wˈɜːld ɔːɹ ɡlˈoʊb/
32.
USA
[n]
33.
Thailand
[n]
/ˈtaɪˌɫænd/
34.
challenge
[n]
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/
35.
safety
[n]
/ˈseɪfti/
36.
important
[adj]
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
37.
speed climbing
[n]
/spˈiːd klˈaɪmɪŋ/
38.
worldwide
[adv]
/ˈwɝɫdˈwaɪd/
39.
Tokyo
[n]
/ˈtoʊkiˌoʊ/
40.
Alps
[n]
/ˈæɫps/
1.
rock climbing
[n]
/ɹˈɑːk klˈaɪmɪŋ/
arrampicata su roccia
2.
fun
[adj]
/fʌn/
divertimento
3.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
sport
4.
climb
[v]
/klaɪm/
salire
5.
rock
[n]
/rɑk/
roccia
6.
wall
[n]
/wɔːl/
parete
7.
climber
[n]
/ˈkɫaɪmɝ/
scalatore
8.
special
[adj]
/ˈspɛʃəl/
speciale
9.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job
10.
rope
[n]
/ˈɹoʊp/
corda
11.
harness
[n]
/ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs/
imbracatura
12.
climbing shoe
[n]
/klˈaɪmɪŋ ʃˈuː/
scarpetta da arrampicata
13.
gym
[n]
/ʤɪm/
palestra
14.
simple
[adj]
/ˈsɪmpəl/
semplice
15.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
utensile
16.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
popolare
17.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
tipo
18.
bouldering
[n]
/bˈoʊldɚɹɪŋ/
bouldering
19.
short
[adj]
/ʃɔrt/
corte
20.
safe
[adj]
/seɪf/
sicuro
21.
sport climbing
[n]
/spˈoːɹt klˈaɪmɪŋ/
arrampicata sportiva
22.
trad climbing
[n]
arrampicata tradizionale
23.
gear
[n]
/ˈɡɪɹ/
attrezzatura
24.
crack
[n]
/ˈkɹæk/
crepa
25.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
forte
26.
flexible
[adj]
/ˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/
flessibile
27.
muscle
[n]
/ˈmʌsəl/
muscolo
28.
balance
[v]
/ˈbæləns/
bilanciare
29.
focus
[n]
/ˈfoʊkəs/
fuoco
30.
relaxing
[adj]
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
rilassante
31.
all over the (world|globe)
[phrase]
/ˈɔːl ˌoʊvɚ ðə wˈɜːld ɔːɹ ɡlˈoʊb/
in every part of the world
32.
USA
[n]
stati Uniti
33.
Thailand
[n]
/ˈtaɪˌɫænd/
Thailandia
34.
challenge
[n]
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/
sfida
35.
safety
[n]
/ˈseɪfti/
sicurezza
36.
important
[adj]
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
importante
37.
speed climbing
[n]
/spˈiːd klˈaɪmɪŋ/
arrampicata di velocità
38.
worldwide
[adv]
/ˈwɝɫdˈwaɪd/
mondiale
39.
Tokyo
[n]
/ˈtoʊkiˌoʊ/
Tokyo
40.
Alps
[n]
/ˈæɫps/
Alpi

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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.

1.1

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.

L'arrampicata è uno sport divertente. Significa scalare rocce o pareti. Gli arrampicatori utilizzano strumenti speciali come corde, imbracature e scarpe da arrampicata. Possono arrampicarsi all'interno di palestre o all'esterno su vere rocce.

1.2

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.

Le persone hanno iniziato a scalare le rocce molto tempo fa. Lo sport è nato alla fine del 1800. I primi scalatori usavano corde semplici e dovevano essere molto attenti. Negli anni '50 e '60, strumenti migliori hanno reso l'arrampicata più sicura e popolare.

1.3

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.

Esistono diversi tipi di arrampicata su roccia. Il bouldering è arrampicarsi su brevi percorsi difficili senza corde. Gli arrampicatori usano materassini per rimanere al sicuro in caso di caduta. L'arrampicata sportiva utilizza corde e chiodi fissati nella roccia. L'arrampicata tradizionale utilizza attrezzature che possono essere inserite e rimosse dalle fessure della roccia.

Rock Climbing
1.4

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.

L'arrampicata su roccia è un ottimo esercizio. Rende il tuo corpo forte e flessibile. Gli arrampicatori usano quasi tutti i muscoli. L'arrampicata aiuta anche con l'equilibrio e la concentrazione. Molte persone trovano l'arrampicata rilassante e divertente.

1.5

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.

Le persone arrampicano in tutto il mondo. I punti famosi includono El Capitan nello Yosemite, USA, e il Monte Bianco nelle Alpi. Ci sono anche punti popolari in Thailandia. Ogni luogo presenta diverse sfide per gli arrampicatori.

1.6

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 sicurezza è molto importante nell'arrampicata su roccia. Gli arrampicatori dovrebbero usare gli strumenti giusti e sapere come usarli. Arrampicarsi con un amico e comunicare bene sono anche fondamentali. Molti arrampicatori frequentano corsi per imparare e migliorare.

1.7

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.

Curiosità: L'arrampicata è diventata uno sport olimpico nel 2020. La prima competizione si è svolta a Tokyo, in Giappone. Includeva arrampicata di velocità, bouldering e arrampicata di difficoltà. Questo ha contribuito a rendere lo sport ancora più popolare in tutto il mondo.

1. Rock Climbing

1. Rock Climbing

Extreme and Action Sports


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Quiz
1.

Which option is NOT a tool that climbers use when they climb?

A

Nets

B

Ropes

C

Climbing shoes

D

Harnesses

2.

Why do people like climbing?

A

It is scary and exciting

B

It helps with thinking

C

It is relaxing and fun

D

It is easy and boring

3.

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

.

Sport climbing
Thailand
Tokyo
Bouldering
Trad climbing
Kyoto
4.

Complete the table with the correct answers about rock climbing (Three options are extra):

StatementAnswer

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

Mont Blanc
2020
bouldering
sport climbing
trad climbing
Kyoto
speed climbing
2016
5.

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

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