WorksheetsHiking and the great outdoors
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 30mins
We learn from the article that hiking has helped the author reduce weight.
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We learn from the article that the author is an experienced journalist and writer
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According to the author, hiking can prove to be remedy to...
...relieve oneself of worries.
...improve the ability of psychological process
...improve one's overall physical condition
,,,relieve joint pains and muscle tension.
Hiking has been of aid to the writer in developing a personal relationship.
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It's impossible to become discouraged from hiking.
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Which are essential while beginning your adventure with hiking?
Trails that correspond to one's level of stamina and strength
High ability in terrain orientation
Fearlessness
Professional footwear and hiking equipment
Proper hikers...
...know when to exert themselves and when to give in.
...are capable of interpreting symptoms that their body produces.
...are marathon runners.
...develop their own personal diets that accompany training.
Improving one's lung capacity might be beneficial while on a hike
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Having hiked for such a long time, the author does not experience shortness of breath.
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According to the author recommends swimming exercises over simply holding your breath to increase lung capacity.
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According to the author, some of the symptoms hikers commonly experience are...
...shortness of breath
...pains in joints of lower limbs
...aching knees
...sore feet
You should always invest in a backpack for hiking.
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A proper daypack should include...
...a fastening not only for the shoulders.
...a concealed container for liquids.
...waterproof casing
...quick release buckles.
A (a) may shift the strain to carry loads from the shoulders onto another part of the body.
Some backpacks have features to enable the user to hydrate without removing it from their backs.
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The Ten Essentials list is one that cannot ba adapted and should always be followed in strict accordance.
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To be properly prepared for a hike, one needs to...
...consult the information regarding upcoming weather.
...pack clothing that is made only of artificial fibres.
...pack a lot of clothing to make sure you're ready for all occasions.
...be aware of the changeable weather conditions while in the mountains.
Some of the undesired fabrics that one should avoid are...
...cotton
...nylon
...wool
...denim
"Good" hiking clothes are ones that...
...absorb sweat and dry quickly
...are thick and contain many pockets
...are bright and make the hiker easily noticeable.
...are adapted to the season and weather.
Wearing uncomfortable footwear may result in suffering from (a) (1 word) on your feet.
Investing in a pair of poles may aid you in...
...preventing damage to the joints of the lower limbs.
...maintaining an upward position while on the trail
...looking fabulous while on solitary walks.
...proper setting of your weight while on a trail.
If one does not want to take hiking poles, carrying a staff also does the trick.
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According to the text, a hiking app is likely be able to tell you...
...how far you've walked.
...how tall the hills you're climbed were.
...which objects you should pack with you
...how fast you've been walking
...some additional information on the chosen trails.
Unless you're an experienced hiker, you should avoid leaving personal reviews on the hiking apps, so as not to confuse other hikers.
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A hiker's canine or feline companion is welcome on all trails.
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An app will also indicate...
...the proper footwear and essentials for necessary for safe hikes.
...any developments and accessibility of a trail
...any restrictions a hiker would be limited by on a trail.
...locations of amenities on or around a trail.
Taking a map print may prove to be of better use than relying on an interactive app.
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Some apps mentioned in the text will allow you to...
...choose the best trail to suit your abilities.
...receive information from other hikers who have completed the walk before.
...select a trail based on some specific category you have in mind.
...keep up with the news while you're away in the great outdoors.
While considering a difficulty factor of a trail, it may be easy to (and is advised against)...
...underestimate your abilities
...overestimate the difficulty level
...overestimate your strength and stamina.
...misunderestimate the difficulties.
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The 7 Leave No Trace Behind...
...prevents the hiker(s) from being located.
...are a form of guidelines for good behaviour while hiking
...is an aid in preserving the natural environment.
...indicates that hikers walk in groups no larger than 7.
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The respect you show while following the 7 rules guidelines is not limited only to the natural environment.
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Accordingt to the text, hiking initiates commonly experience a feeling of anxiety and insecurity while hiking outdoors.
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Beginner hikers commonly fear...
...losing their bearings.
...anything that inhabits the wilderness and the wilderness itself
...feeling marginalised by other hikers.
...underestimating their capabilities in hiking.
Should you be afraid of the wilderness, you can...
...avoid hiking in solitude.
...choose a busy route.
...arm yourself against a possible encounter.
...take a group of hikers, as long as you do not exceed 7 in total.
To "put someone at ease" is...
...to make things easier for them
...to make things less frightening for them.
...make them redundant in a situation.
...to allow someone to pass through.
In the text, animal waste is referred to as (a) (1 word)
Should you decide to run away from an animal, you'll be seen as potential (a) (1 word).
Running away from an encountered animal may result in more catastrophic results than just being attacked or consumed.
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A (a) (1 word from text) is the one who works as the authority in the park and on the trails.
The article...
...may be interesting for a person potentially keen on the outdoors.
...may provide a professional hiker with some interesting tips.
...is likely to provide some scientific background for research.
...does not provide any extra information than in its basic text.
The book whose cover is shown at the end of the article describes more than 100 tips for hikers.
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In the presented cover book photo, Kristen is shown...
...wearing hiking boots and shorts.
...holding a pair of poles.
...on the slope or ridge of a mountain
...wearing a backpack lacking a chest strap.
In the photo presenting the relaxing hiker's legs,...
...the boots are strapped with velcro.
...the boots are laced.
...it's definitely wintertime.
...the hiker is wearing denim trousers.
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Hikers are like onions
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