UNIT 1
Taking a risk means doing something dangerous or uncertain and risk takers are people who enjoy the excitement of a risk, no matter how dangerous it can be.
WHAT'S THE MOST EXCITING OR DANGEROUS THING YOU'VE EVER DONE?
Nouns
· safety
· athletes
· sportsmen/women
· a risk taker
· achievements
· fear
· fitness
· strength
· endurance
· dangerous stunts
· to achieve your goal
Adjectives
· extreme
· tough
· overconfident
· irresponsible
· adventurous
· self-confident
· sporty
Verbs
· to accept/avoid risks
· to suffer an injury
· to perform stunts
· to train hard
Expressions
· to face danger
· to be under (a lot of) pressure
· to be willing to try new things
· to overcome your fears
· to take risks
· to look for excitement
· to meet new challenges
· to test your limits
a. What is the distance from which they jump?
b. Speed: ______________________ miles an hour.
c. Are accidents frequent?
d. Are these three jumpers experienced?
e. Do you think this is a risky sport? Why?
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