10th form Term 1Card 4

10th form Card 4

1. Why do people get involved in extreme sports?
2. What's the main difference between extreme and "normal" sports?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing an extreme sport?
4. What extreme sport would you like to try and why?

Sample Answer

1. There are many different kinds of sport. Some people choose to do relaxing activities such as fishing while others prefer more active sport like running. There is another group of people who are attracted to doing extreme sports.They are adventurers who take sport to its most dangerous limits.They leave their offices and businesses to spend their time doing extremely dangerous things.Some of them fly jets across deserts or go diving in unexplored caves, while others explore African rivers. All of them want to experience something more than their normal lives can offer. They want adventure and find such experiences absolutely thrilling. They believe there is an adventurer inside every one of us. It doesn't matter how old or strong you are. The adventurer is there -it's just hidden away somewhere and if you find that spirit, your life will take on new meaning.