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Extreme and Action Sports

Rock Climbing - Sports

40 chapters

beginner

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

Vocabulary

rock climbing

[n]

/ɹˈɑːk klˈaɪmɪŋ/

fun

[adj]

/fʌn/

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

climb

[v]

/klaɪm/

rock

[n]

/rɑk/

wall

[n]

/wɔːl/

climber

[n]

/ˈkɫaɪmɝ/

special

[adj]

/ˈspɛʃəl/

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/

Practice

rock climbing

[n]

/ɹˈɑːk klˈaɪmɪŋ/

fun

[adj]

/fʌn/

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

climb

[v]

/klaɪm/

rock

[n]

/rɑk/

wall

[n]

/wɔːl/

climber

[n]

/ˈkɫaɪmɝ/

special

[adj]

/ˈspɛʃəl/

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/

rock climbing

[n]

/ɹˈɑːk klˈaɪmɪŋ/

klättring

fun

[adj]

/fʌn/

rolig

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

sport

climb

[v]

/klaɪm/

klättra

rock

[n]

/rɑk/

bergart

wall

[n]

/wɔːl/

vägg

climber

[n]

/ˈkɫaɪmɝ/

klättrare

special

[adj]

/ˈspɛʃəl/

speciell

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/

rep

11.

harness

[n]

/ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs/

sele

12.

climbing shoe

[n]

/klˈaɪmɪŋ ʃˈuː/

klättersko

13.

gym

[n]

/ʤɪm/

gym

14.

simple

[adj]

/ˈsɪmpəl/

enkel

15.

tool

[n]

/tuːl/

verktyg

16.

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

populär

17.

type

[n]

/taɪp/

typ

18.

bouldering

[n]

/bˈoʊldɚɹɪŋ/

bouldering

19.

short

[adj]

/ʃɔrt/

kort

20.

safe

[adj]

/seɪf/

säker

21.

sport climbing

[n]

/spˈoːɹt klˈaɪmɪŋ/

sportklättring

22.

trad climbing

[n]

traditionell klättring

23.

gear

[n]

/ˈɡɪɹ/

utrustning

24.

crack

[n]

/ˈkɹæk/

spricka

25.

strong

[adj]

/strɑŋ/

stark

26.

flexible

[adj]

/ˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/

flexibel

27.

muscle

[n]

/ˈmʌsəl/

muskel

28.

balance

[v]

/ˈbæləns/

balansera

29.

focus

[n]

/ˈfoʊkəs/

fokus

30.

relaxing

[adj]

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/

avkopplande

31.

all over the (world|globe)

[phrase]

/ˈɔːl ˌoʊvɚ ðə wˈɜːld ɔːɹ ɡlˈoʊb/

in every part of the world

32.

USA

[n]

Förenta staterna

33.

Thailand

[n]

/ˈtaɪˌɫænd/

Thailand

34.

challenge

[n]

/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/

utmaning

35.

safety

[n]

/ˈseɪfti/

säkerhet

36.

important

[adj]

/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/

viktig

37.

speed climbing

[n]

/spˈiːd klˈaɪmɪŋ/

hastighetsklättring

38.

worldwide

[adv]

/ˈwɝɫdˈwaɪd/

världsvidt

39.

Tokyo

[n]

/ˈtoʊkiˌoʊ/

Tokyo

40.

Alps

[n]

/ˈæɫps/

Alperna

kapitel

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.

Bergsklättring är en rolig sport. Det innebär att klättra på klippor eller väggar. Klättrare använder speciella verktyg som rep, sele och klätterskor. De kan klättra inomhus i gym eller utomhus på riktiga klippor.

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.

Folk började klättra på klippor för länge sedan. Sporten började under slutet av 1800-talet. Tidiga klättrare använde enkla rep och var tvungna att vara mycket försiktiga. Under 1950- och 1960-talen gjorde bättre verktyg klättringen säkrare och mer populär.

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.

Det finns olika typer av klättring. Bouldering är att klättra korta, svåra leder utan rep. Klättrare använder madrasser för att hålla sig säkra om de faller. Sportklättring använder rep och bultar fixerade i berget. Tradklättring använder utrustning som kan sättas in och tas bort ur bergssprickor.

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.

Bergsklättring är en utmärkt träning. Det gör din kropp stark och flexibel. Klättrare använder nästan varje muskel. Klättring hjälper också med balans och fokus. Många tycker att klättring är avkopplande och roligt.

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.

Människor klättrar över hela världen. Kända platser inkluderar El Capitan i Yosemite, USA, och Mont Blanc i Alperna. Det finns också populära platser i Thailand. Varje plats har olika utmaningar för klättrare.

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.

Säkerhet är mycket viktigt i klättring. Klättrare bör använda rätt verktyg och veta hur man använder dem. Att klättra med en vän och kommunicera väl är också nyckeln. Många klättrare tar lektioner för att lära sig och bli bättre.

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.

Kul fakta: Klättring blev en olympisk sport 2020. Den första tävlingen var i Tokyo, Japan. Den inkluderade speedklättring, bouldering och ledklättring. Detta hjälpte till att göra sporten ännu mer populär över hela världen.

1. Rock Climbing

Extreme and Action Sports

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Quiz

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

Sport climbing

Thailand

Tokyo

Bouldering

Trad climbing

Kyoto

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

Mont Blanc

2020

bouldering

sport climbing

trad climbing

Kyoto

speed climbing

2016

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