READING

READING

UNIT 6: TIME OUT

FULL BLAST! PLUS 4

Read the text (page 82) and complete the practices.

VOCABULARY:

• adolescents - teenagers

• passionate - eager/ enthusiastic

• obstacles - barriers/ hurdles

• fame - popularity

• philosophy - beliefs and ideology

• opponents - rivals

• keen - eager/ passionate

Multiple Select

Which statements are TRUE about the text?

• 'Traceur' means 'to be chased'.

• Parkour was invented by two young people from Paris.

• Parkour and freerunning involve completely different moves.

• Parkour helps people gain control over body and mind.

• Parkour and freerunning can be practised anywhere there are obstacles.

Choose the best answer for each question.

Multiple Choice

1. When was freerunning or parkour created?

• In the 1980s

• In the 1990s

• In the 2000s

Multiple Choice

2. What happened in 2003?

• David belle and Sebastien Foucan created new sport.

• A documentary called 'Jump London' was broadcast in the UK.

• The sport of parkour or freerunning appeared on music videos.

Multiple Choice

3. What had Foucan and Belle decided about parkour and freerunning?

• They were both dangerous sports.

• They were two different sports.

• They both could be played indoor and outdoor.

Multiple Choice

4. What do you need to practise parkour or freerunning?

• A spacious empty area.

• Strong trainers and comfortable clothes.

• A special suit and a set of equipment.

Multiple Choice

5. How do you play computer games about traceurs?

• You navigate the traceurs to survive in a war.

• You navigate the traceurs escaping from terrorists attack.

• You navigate the traceurs moving through an urban environment.

Match words/ phrases in the text with the definitions given.

Multiple Choice

1. Jump (introduction)

• Leap

• Fall

• Dive

• Grow

Multiple Choice

2. Continue (introduction)

• Roll over

• Carry on

• Practise

• Grow

Multiple Choice

3. Very impressive (paragraph 2)

• Famous

• Different

• Spectacular

• Confused

Multiple Choice

4. Connected with a town or city (paragraph 2)

• Famous

• Necessary

• Important

• Urban

Multiple Choice

5. Somebody who plays against another in a game/ sport, etc. (paragraph 3)

• Philosophy

• Obstacle

• Challenge

• Opponent

Multiple Choice

5. Suitable (paragraph 4)

• Appropriate

• Strong

• Comfortable

• Positive