19 Exploring vocabulary: Interview with an expert on extreme sports a) Listen to the audio track twice. Try to memorise the sentences as best you can. It helps if you repeat them. b) Now read the sentences and complete them from memory. The first one has been done for you. 1. Extreme sports are often very risky and exciting outdoor activities . 2. Thank you for . 3. Participants sometimes push their limits too far, which can . 4. Extreme sports can be costly . 5. Medical bills resulting from injuries can lead to financial problems, especially if extensive treatment or . 6. Spending a lot of time on training . 7. The wish is often stressful and can even cause burnout. 8. Fear can also affect . 9. Irresponsible practices in natural settings can . 10. Spectators and emergency responders may be put at risk . 11. It’s essential for participants to . c) Check the sentences while listening to the track again. Test practice: Interview with an expert on extreme sports You are going to listen to an interview with an expert who talks about extreme sports. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, match the beginnings of the sentences (1–7) with the sentence endings (A–J). There are two sentence endings that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 This is an interview with an expert who … E A misjudge their physical limitations. 1 According to the expert extreme sports can … B suffer as well when one partner is into extreme sports and the other one is not. 2 Accidents often happen when people … C pose a serious health risk. 3 Extreme sports are not necessarily … D the best solution to solve your health problems. 4 Personal relationships might … E discusses the pros and cons of extreme sports. 5 In spite of the fact that sport is a physical activity, extreme sports can … F evaluate the risk it is worth taking. 6 When people behave carelessly, extreme sports can … G good for your health in the long run. 7 People who do extreme sports … H tend to spend a lot of money on equipment. I do a lot of damage to the environment as well. J lead to psychological problems as well. 3 18 18 4 + 19 ✔ Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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