Reading 1 Vocabulary
Something difficult
challenge
Who is being interviewed in reading 1 (pages 6-7)?
Travis Binns, a member of a rock climbing club.
Very big or a very great amount
Enormous
What illness does Ashely Jones struggle with?
Anorexia nervosa
What word in a sentence do modals come BEFORE?
VERBS
Daring
Who is the famous free solo rock climber that Travis Binns and Mountain High discuss?
Alex Honnold
[fill in the blank] I'm so stressed because I have too much __________ from school and varsity sports.
Pressure
Who does Ashely Jones admire?
Mo Huilan and Gabby Douglas
What does "was able to" describe?
Ability in the past.
To make somebody want to do or create something.
Inspired
What does it mean for someone to "free solo climb"?
It means to rock climb without any gear, only using one's hands and feet.
Bad medical conditions related to an illness or disease.
Complications
Who is Coach Coyle and what does she say about Ashley?
Coach Coyle is Ashley's gymnastics coach. She says Ashley is obsessed with gymnastics, but should try to have a more balanced life.
"Be able to" can describe:
1. ___
2. ___
1. Ability in the present
2. Ability in forms other than the present (future and present perfect)
Causing a feeling of admiration and respect.
What does Alex Honnold say he enjoys during rock climbing?
The beautiful day.
(He means, being out in nature, appreciating the nice weather, etc.)
[fill in the blank] Mo Huilan and Gabby Douglas are extremely _________ Olympic athletes.
Accomplished
Ashley is in the hospital because she only weighs 72 pounds (32.6 kilograms) due to her anorexia. She is expected to stay there for at least a few months.
[fill in the blanks] I ___ ____ ____ __ study consistently for the past two weeks, but I ____n't get as much sleep.
1-4: have been able to
5: couldn't
The need to succeed; there is no other option - you must succeed.
Do-or-die
Look at paragraph 16. What two things are needed for rock climbing?
1. Willingness
2. Being able to control one's fear
[fill in the blanks] Ashley Jones has health __________ that prevent her from being on the gymnastics team.
Many gymnasts feel an ________ amount of __________ to control their weight.
1. complications
2. enormous
3. pressure
What does Dr. Paula Kim say about the relationship between athletes and eating disorders?
Dr. Paula Kim says that it is common for athletes, and especially gymnasts to become obsessed with their weight and an obsession with weight can lead to extreme dieting.
Modals show:
1. __
2. __
3. __
4. __
3. Ability
4. Necessity