Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Extreme sport(8 класс)

extreme SPORT

Succeed or fail, it’s about getting outside of your comfort zone. The only way to go forward is to be willing to take that next step.
Danny Harf, an extreme rider

extreme SPORT

Builds the character
Develops the body
Makes life more exciting
Proves how fearless you are
Makes people organized and better disciplined
Helps impress people around you
Makes people worry about you
Entertains people, brings pleasure and joy
Provides a certain kind of moral education
Gives the opportunity to show off
Helps people find reliable friends
Kills time

It involves rolling around in a ball or zorb three meters in diameter. It requires no more skill than a hamster running in its wheel as centrifugal force keeps the zorbonaut pinned inside the zorb. Although zorbonauts roll downhill at speed of 50 km per hour, the air cushioning inside means they do not risk hurting themselves too seriously.

Zorbing

raft or a canoe is used to travel across very rough, fast flowing water. The word “white” refers to the color of the water when it is turbulent. It is a physically demanding kind of sport.

snow rafting. You sit in a rubber boat and sail down a mountain at great speed - and you can`t control the boat!

sport where participants jump from fixed objects and use a parachute to break their fall.
The acronym “B.A.S.E.” stands for: Building, Antenna, Stan, Earth – four categories from which base jumpers can jump.

jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again until all the energy is dissipated.

climb glaciers with the aid of an ice axe and a great deal of other specialist equipment. As well as all the equipment, incredible physical and mental strength are essential, together with the ability to work closely with other team members in the most dangerous situations.

for recreation or in competitions. Competitive events include jumping for style, landing with accuracy, and making free-fall formations. Modern skydivers typically free-fall from 3657 m above the ground until 762 m, where they open their parachutes.

has become a very popular 1) ______ . All a person needs to enjoy this sport is a skateboard, good 2)_______ , and some 3) ________ .   It is a good idea to use safety helmets and kneepads because even the best skateboarders fall 4)_________. To begin skateboarding, put one foot on the skateboard and push forward with the other 5) ____. When you get moving fast enough put both 6)_______on the 7) ____________. You keep your balance by moving your arms and 8)_________. The more you practice the easier it 9.___________.

Reading: read the text. Complete the passages using the words. There is one extra word you do not need.

need to have any special equipment for skateboarding.
3. There are international competitions in skateboarding.
4. It is very important to keep balance on a board while skateboarding.
5. You should use protection for your head and legs.
6.You can practice jumps at skate parks and meet other skateboarders.
7.Skating is not popular nowadays.

task: mark the sentences 1 – 7 T (true), f (false). Correct the false sentences.

wait to take up a new extreme sport.
B. The speaker isn't sure about extreme sport.
C. The speaker wouldn't dream of trying extreme sports.
D. The speaker finds extreme sports too dangerous.
E. The speaker is crazy about winter sports.
F.  The speaker would consider trying an extreme sport.
G.  The speaker recommends a new sport.

platform and jumping off
at the end to see
how far you can travel
through the air

and
moving very fast down a hill covered with snow

rope

in a rubber boat

cold sea that has ice
on the top

rocks in a river
that is flowing very fast

WHITE
WATER
RAFTING

in the sea

a wide board on your feet,
twisting through the air and opening your parachute very late

SKYDIVING