THE URBAN PLAYGROUND - Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary

THE URBAN PLAYGROUND - Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary

by Ayu Dalila Kasim

Read and understand the Reading comprehension text on Page 82 of the Full Blast Plus 4 textbook. Then, complete the vocabulary and reading comprehension tasks provided.

​Find the definitions of the words/phrases in the text.

Multiple Choice

adolescent

• the state of enjoying widespread approval

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• a young person who is developing into an adult

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

obstacles

• the state of enjoying widespread approval

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• Something that prevent movement or progress

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

landmarks

• the state of enjoying widespread approval

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• Something that prevent movement or progress

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

passionate

• the state of enjoying widespread approval

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• Something that prevent movement or progress

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

navigate

• to make one's way through, across, or over

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• Something that prevent movement or progress

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

competitive

• to make one's way through, across, or over

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• Something that prevent movement or progress

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

trainers

• to make one's way through, across, or over

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• sneakers

• a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest

Multiple Choice

popularity

• to make one's way through, across, or over

• having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others

• Having intense enthusiasm and obsession of something

• sneakers

• the state of enjoying widespread approval

​Read again and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.

Multiple Choice

Parkour first started in the 1990s.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Parkour was created by a couple of bored children.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

David Belle and Sabastien Foucan loved to find ways to overcome obstacles they met in their Parisian neighbourhood.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

David Belle and Sebastien Foucan's acrobatic running became a sport that many people enjoyed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

In 2003, a documentary on parkour was made entitled Jump Paris.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Both Foucan and Belle disagree that parkour and free running are two of the same thing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

For Foucan and Belle, parkour is all about overcoming an obstacle instead of doing spectacular tricks and somersaults.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Foucan and Belle are now famous and have started a film.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

In a traceur video game, you will navigate the traceur in a both rural and urban environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Parkour helps you to overcome your fears and control your mind.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The way a traceur overcome an obstacle will depend on his/her weight, body type, speed and strength.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Parkour is a competitive sport where you compete with the obstacles you find.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

To enjoy parkour, you only need comfortable clothes and trainers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Some city councils provide safe places for young people to practice parkour.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Many schools in London and Scotland have introduced parkour at schools.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Parkour helps young people to stay active and learn how to benefit from their urban playground.

• TRUE

• FALSE

​WELL DONE!!