J6B Unit 11 (reading comprehension) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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J6B

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Where do extreme sports take place?

on ramps, river, the sea, snowy mountains

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Why are these sports exciting?

because competitors cannot control wind, water, waves and snow

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What is the water like in canoe slalom?

rough

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What do BMX and mountain bikers do?

go fast and leave the ground and look as if they are flying

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Which important sport event ski-jumping in?

the Olympics

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What pulls a wakeboarder?

a boat

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How fast do downhill skiers go?

as fast as they can

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Who wins the freestyle skiing?

the person who does the most difficult tricks the best

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What is special about the marathon?

it's the longest race in the world

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What protective clothing do you need for canoe slalom?

a helmet and a life jacket

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Which sport was included in the Olympics in 1924?

ski jumping

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Why do competitors in the snow sport need to wear goggles?

the goggles protect their eyes from flying snow, wind and cold

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Why do you think in-line skaters and skateboarders use the most protective clothing?

these sports take place on hard surfaces and if a competitor falls he is likely to get curs and bruises

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What makes a kite surfer move fast across the waves?

the wind which blows the kite

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Which sports take place on tracks?

in-line skating, BMX biking, skateboarding

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How long has downhill skiing been in the Olympics?

since 1936

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