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Multiple-choice Reading Test. Some Great Benefits of Extreme Sports. 10 Class. Focus on RNE

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Задание 1

Read the text and choose the correct answer. Doing extreme sports, you have to embrace the fact that you are neither perfect nor immortal. The truth is that having a sense of humility is actually extremely important. You should listen to your instructor’s directions. You should always check your equipment properly for safety. What should you do, if you do extreme sports?

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Задание 2

Read the text, complete the sentence and choose the correct answer. Before you begin any extreme sport, you should make sure that you are physically and mentally capable to perform difficult tasks. If you are ready to begin, you will be able to choose a certain extreme sport to get your adrenaline flowing! You keep in mind that, if you are naturally clumsy or have any medical conditions that inhibit your sense of balance, it may not be wise to do extreme sports. Some studies have even discovered that socialisation is critical for cognitive functionality. Extreme sports may be able to help people in socialisation. For example, you’re more likely to jump out of an aeroplane with your friend. This may create a stronger bond between you and your friend. Doing extreme sports is more likely to ...

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Задание 3

Read the text, complete the sentence and choose the correct answer. If you want to get in good physical shape, extreme sports may be your wise choice. Skateboarding is a prime example because an average person burns as much as 500 calories per hour, when he rides a skateboard. Of course, you will get better results, if you work on the complicated surfaces doing skateboarding tricks instead of merely riding on the flat surfaces. Moreover, they are more exciting than standard exercises. Riding a skateboard on the flat surface is less exciting than ...

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Задание 4

Read the text and choose the correct answer. Do you find yourself becoming practically debilitated by fear? Everyone struggles with fear from time to time participating in an extreme sport. However, everyone can turn fear into a positive experience. There probably aren’t too many people in the world who won’t feel fearful the first time, if they jump out of an aeroplane or do bungee jumping. If you do an extreme sport, you will have to learn ways of coping with fear. Meditation can be used in your advantage, for example. What should people overcome, if they do extreme sports?

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Задание 5

Read the text and choose the correct answer. Extreme sports task you with overcoming difficult physical challenges. After all, it’s not easy to climb a mountain. But if you can complete these challenges, you will have a sense of your self-confidence. Some studies have found a strong link between extreme sports and a higher level of self-confidence. The self-confidence boost can have a positive impact on every aspect of your life. Extreme sports can be a good idea for everyone who is physically capable of meeting many complicated challenges. What statement is true, according to the text?

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Задание 6

Read the text and choose the correct answer. On the one hand, extreme sports can push people to their physical and mental limits. It’s easy to lose your cool that can lead to potentially dangerous mistakes. On the other hand, jumping out of an aeroplane can help people to be more centred. Due to this experience, they can become capable of staying calm and centred during many stressful situations. In other words, extreme sports are able to manage your own life very easily. Extreme sport is able to make you ...

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Задание 7

Read the text and choose the correct answer. It is imperative to utilize proper techniques of stretching to keep your muscles in good shape. Different stretches are used by professionals. For example, fitness and stretching exercises of professional surfers incorporate dynamic stretches, and professional surfers emphasise on relaxing their upper bodies and on tight muscles. Every muscle must be tight. Doing these stretches regularly makes it easier to surf without suffering from injuring. Stretches vary and are based on a lot of types of exercises that people should do. What is very important for professional surfers, according to the text?

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Задание 8

Read the text and choose the correct answer. Before you begin any extreme sport, you should make sure that you are physically and mentally capable to perform difficult tasks. If you are ready to begin, you will be able to choose a certain extreme sport to get your adrenaline flowing! You, keep in mind that, if you are naturally clumsy or have any medical conditions that inhibit your sense of balance, it may not be wise to do extreme sports. Some studies have even discovered that socialisation is critical for cognitive functionality. Extreme sports may be able to help people in socialisation. For example, you’re more likely to jump out of an aeroplane with your friend. This may create a stronger bond between you and your friend. What statement is false, according to the text?

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Задание 9

Read the text and choose the correct answer. All of us do certain movements during the day that give a workout for the applicable muscles. However, you probably notice that you feel sore after doing something that isn’t on your typical daily schedule. This is because you make different muscles unusually move that can cause soreness. On the other hand, if you work with your muscles correctly, it can also be good for your overall physical condition. When you do an extreme sport, your different muscles start working that may be a positive thing for your health. What statement is true, according to the text?

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Задание 10

Read the text and choose the correct answer. Extreme sports are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, activities such as mountain biking, snowboarding and skateboarding are continuing to attract larger numbers of people every year. At the same time, a decline has been noted in other activities which are considered to be more traditional, including basketball. This is most likely to be linked to several factors, ranging from the increased adrenaline rush to the positive mental and physical health aspects of participating in an extreme sport. What statement is false, according to the text?