agree
Extreme sports are dangerous and should be banned.
- cause serious injury/death
I agree because extreme sports can cause serious injuries. For example, people may fall or break their bones. The government should limit these activities to protect people.
Extreme sports are dangerous and should be banned.
- freedom to choose
I disagree because people should have the freedom to choose their hobbies. Many athletes train carefully and use safety equipment.
What are extreme sports?
High risk / high speeds / high places. dangerous / courage / faint of heart
Extreme sports are high-risk activities that usually involve high speeds and high places. They are often very dangerous. They require a lot of courage, so they are not for the faint of heart.
Where do plants come from?
seed / soil / water / sunlight / germinate / seed sprout
Plants come from seeds. The seed needs soil, water and sunlight to germinate. Germination is the name for when the seed begins to sprout.
The Build Up
How did the climb start? What were you wearing? Was the path easy or difficult? What did you see around you? When did you stop or struggle to breathe?
breathe/helmet
We put on our helmets and began the long hike upward. The trail was steep and rocky, but we pushed on. About halfway up, we stopped to breathe in the cold mountain air.
Forests and wild places should be protected.
- protect wildlife/climate change
I agree because forests protect wildlife and help fight climate change. If we destroy them, many animals will lose their homes.
Forests and wild places should be protected.
- countries need land/build
I disagree because countries sometimes need land to build houses or roads. However, they should cut trees carefully and plant new ones.
How are they different from normal sports?
Teams / individuals / compete / athlete / push limits / natural elements / adrenaline rush / train carefully / take calculated risks / safety equipment
Normal sports usually involve teams or individuals competing against each other. In extreme sports, athletes push their limits against the natural elements. Some people do extreme sports because they enjoy the adrenaline rush. Athletes must train hard, take calculated risks and use specialized safety equipment to stay safe.
What happens next?
root / shoot / toward / appear / produce food / sunlight / photosynthesis
Once the seed has sprouted a root starts to grow down into the soil. After the root develops, a shoot grows up toward the surface. Then leaves appear, and the plant can start producing its own food using sunlight. This process is called photosynthesis
The Problem
What happened suddenly? What did you see, hear, smell, and feel? What did you do? Who groaned, and why?
erupt/groan
Suddenly the volcano began to erupt. A thick cloud of smoke and ash shot into the sky above us as the ground shook below us. We turned and ran to escape. As we sprinted back down the slope, I heard my friend groan as he twisted his ankle on a sharp stone. There was no time to stop, I helped him up and we continued running.
Extreme sports are dangerous and should be banned.
- young people watch/don't understand the danger
I agree because they take big risks just for excitement. Sometimes young people copy them without understanding the danger.
Extreme sports are dangerous and should be banned.
- skilled/disciplined/train/follow safety rules
I disagree because extreme sports athletes are usually very skilled and disciplined. They train for many years and follow strict safety rules.
What are some examples of extreme sports?
Sky diving, bungee jumping, mountain biking, freestyle skiing, rock climbing, etc
So where do seeds come from?
Mature / flower / fruit / develop / spread by / cycle repeat
Seeds come from mature plants. When a plant finishes growing, it produces flowers or fruit, and new seeds develop inside them. These seeds can then be spread by wind, animals, or humans for the cycle to repeat.
The Resolution
Where did you make it to safety? How did you feel? What did you do after? Why?
land/cheer
We finally reached the flat land at the base of the mountain. Still in shock, and out of breath, we looked at each other and began to cheer. We couldn’t believe had made it back safely.
forests and wild places should be protected.
- provide.../support life
I agree because forests produce oxygen and provide food and shelter supporting life for many species. Without forests, the planet will suffer serious environmental problems.
Forests and wild places need to be protected.
- live and work/balance development and protection
I disagree because cities are necessary for people to live and work. The best solution is to balance development and environmental protection.
What extreme sport do you wish you could do? Why?
I wish I could try ____ because it looks thrilling/exciting/ adrenaline rush/etc - I like challenges/pushing my limits
Why are plants important?
provide / essential / food / oxygen / medicine / materials
Plants are important because they provide many things that are essential for life. They give us food to eat, oxygen to breathe, medicines to heal and materials to make things from.
The Ending
What did you say? What were you hoping for? What did you experience?
freestyle skiing
My friend laughed and said, "Maybe we try freestyle skiing next time instead." We came to Mount Fuji hoping for an adventure. We experienced something crazier than either of us expected.