视听说2(第三版)Unit3_P53Rock climbing

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视听说2(第三版)Unit3_P53Rock climbing

Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down oracross natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal of rockclimbing is to reach the top of a formation or the endpoint of a predefinedroute without falling. Rock climbing competitions have 1) objectives ofcompleting the route in the quickest possible time or reaching the 2) farthestpoint along an ever increasingly harder route. While not an Olympic event, rockclimbing is 3) recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.

Rock climbing has been 4) separated into several different styles and subdisciplines. At its most basic, rock climbing 5) involves climbing a route withone’s own hands and feet and little more than a cushioned bouldering pad forprotection. This style of climbing 6) is referred to as bouldering, since therelevant routes are usually found on boulders no more than 10 to 15 feet tall.

As routes get higher off the ground, the increased risk of 7) life-threateninginjuries makes additional safety measures necessary. Climbers will usually workin pairs and use a system of ropes and anchors 8) designed to catch fallers.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport that tests aclimber’s strength, 9) endurance, and balance along with their mental control.It can be a dangerous sport and climbers are 10) putting themselves at riskwhen they go climbing. However, the risk can be reduced by having the knowledgeof proper climbing techniques and using specialized climbing equipment.

Key

(1)  objectives (2)  farthest (3)  recognized (4)  separated (5)  involves

(6)  is referred (7)  life-threatening (8)  designed (9)  endurance

(10) putting themselves atrisk