Word Bank
To do something although there is a chance of a bad result
Risk
Skydiving gives some people an incredible rush of _________.
Skydiving gives some people an incredible rush of adrenaline.
Street luging
Climb a big hill on an open-for-business highway, lie supine on an elongated skateboard and roll down. Gather speed and try not to die. That’s going to be difficult because you have no brakes, you’re an inch from a road surface (8) ... to see what bone marrow looks like, and you present a visual profile to passing vehicles that’s only slightly larger than a puddle. Which is what you’ll be if you have anything close to a lapse in concentration or luck.
1. The author claims death is a possibility because the board is missing this crucial safety feature.
No brakes
Types of future
Will
going to
present progressive
simple present
future progressive
future perfect
future perfect progressive
Physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack.
Injuries
Many military leaders still study ---- ---- --- --- to learn about strategy and leadership.
Many military leaders still study The Art of War to learn about strategy and leadership.
To reach maximum speed, the rider must lie in this face-up position.
Supine
Circle the correct word or phrase.
1. A: Can somebody lock the computer room this evening?
B: I’ll do it / I do it.
2. I promise I take / will take care of your laptop.
3. A: Help! All my e-mail has disappeared from my computer.
B: Don’t worry. I’m going to / I’ll find it for you.
4. Don has just lost his cell phone. How does he / is he going to manage without it?
5. Lee won’t be able to help you with your digital photos tonight. He will get / will be getting ready for his interview.
6. Putting in a Wi-Fi network is going to make / is making our office more efficient in the future.
7. Do you come / Will you be coming to the new technology show on Saturday?
1. I'll do it / I do it.
2. will take
3. I’ll
4. is he going to
5. will be getting
6. is going to make
7. Will you be coming
Hindrances
Obtacles
Last summer, my friends and I went to an extreme sports festival. My brother tried __________ because he loves doing tricks on ramps and rails. My cousin preferred __________ and rode his bike very fast over dirt tracks. One of the most dangerous activities was __________, where athletes jumped from a bridge with a long elastic rope attached to them. Near the mountains, some people went __________ and explored deep underground caves filled with water. At the beach, professional athletes practiced __________ by swimming underwater without oxygen tanks. Meanwhile, a group of young athletes performed amazing jumps and spins while __________ down a steep hill. Finally, the loudest event of the day was __________, where drivers competed in powerful trucks on muddy tracks.
Word Bank:
aggressive inline skating – truck racing – BMX racing – BASE jumping – bungee jumping – cave diving – freediving – freeflying
Street luging
Climb a big hill on an open-for-business highway, lie supine on an elongated skateboard and roll down. Gather speed and try not to die. That’s going to be difficult because you have no brakes, you’re an inch from a road surface (8) ... to see what bone marrow looks like, and you present a visual profile to passing vehicles that’s only slightly larger than a puddle. Which is what you’ll be if you have anything close to a lapse in concentration or luck.
2. To emphasize the rider's vulnerability, the text compares their "visual profile" to this small object.
Puddle
1. I can’t work on the new video game program this afternoon. I will have a meeting.
2. The store is putting all its laptops on sale tomorrow.
3. This new phone will change the way people communicate.
4. Maybe this company is winning the prize for best new product next year.
5. A: The printer is not working. B: I’ll take a look at it for you.
6. I use my digital camera tomorrow.
1. I I am having/ I'm going to have
2. C
3. C
4. I will win
5. C
6. I going to/ am using
This verb describes how people stare at competitors' muscular bodies during the Olympics.
gawk
Options:
hazards – deploy – queue up – obstacles – submerged – entice – contusions – hurl – corpses – itching
During the rescue mission after the storm, many volunteers had to __________ for safety equipment before entering the dangerous area. The team decided to __________ a helicopter to help people trapped by floods. There were many __________ on the roads, including fallen trees and broken bridges. Some cars were completely __________ underwater, making the work even more difficult. Despite the danger, the rescuers were __________ to help the victims and save as many lives as possible. At one point, a strong wave seemed ready to __________ pieces of wood through the air. After hours of hard work, several volunteers had minor __________ on their arms and legs. The terrible disaster also led rescuers to discover several __________ near the river. Even so, the government continued trying to __________ more volunteers to join the emergency effort.
Street luging
Climb a big hill on an open-for-business highway, lie supine on an elongated skateboard and roll down. Gather speed and try not to die. That’s going to be difficult because you have no brakes, you’re an inch from a road surface (8) ... to see what bone marrow looks like, and you present a visual profile to passing vehicles that’s only slightly larger than a puddle. Which is what you’ll be if you have anything close to a lapse in concentration or luck.
3. This adjective is used to describe the "highway" to prove the sport is practiced in active traffic.
"open-for-business"
1. Be Going To, Present Progressive, and Simple Present for Future
Check (✓) the correct form and complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses.
1. ___ simple present _✓__ be going to
This website is going to be (be) worth a lot of money one of these days.
2. ___ simple present ___ present progressive
I __________________ (buy) a new smartphone tomorrow.
3. ___ simple present ___ present progressive
The technology lecture __________________ (be) on Monday, January 23.
4. ___ simple present ___ be going to
Martina __________________ (create) a social networking profile sometime soon.
5. ___ simple present ___ present progressive
The store __________________ (give) a free printer with every laptop next week.
6. ___ simple present ___ present progressive
A: Excuse me. What time __________________ the last train to Boston __________________ (leave) tomorrow? B: At 8:30.
7. ___ present progressive ___ be going to
I __________________ (learn) this computer program sooner or later.
2. present progressive; ’m / am buying
3. simple present; is
4. be going to; is going to create
5. present progressive; is giving
6. simple present; does; leave
7. be going to; ’m / am going to learn
This verb describes how the sport of orientating might not be included in adventure racing for practical reasons.
Axe
During the international extreme sports festival, large __________ of fans arrived early to watch the competitions. Many teenagers seemed to __________ toward the BMX and skateboarding events because of the excitement and energy. Some younger athletes tried to __________ the professional riders by copying their dangerous tricks. One very __________ snowboarder refused to follow the judges’ instructions and attempted an illegal stunt. Luckily, the athlete managed to __________ the jump safely before reaching the finish area.
The organizers wanted to __________ new technology into the event, including smart helmets and tracking devices. Thanks to their __________ ideas, the festival quickly began to __________ into one of the most famous competitions in the country. Professional athletes from __________ universities and sports clubs also participated. During the freestyle motocross show, the crowd could only __________ at the incredible tricks performed high in the air. At the same time, some beginners found it difficult to __________ to the challenging conditions of the rocky mountain course.
Options:
gawk – poised – mimic – round off – masses – rebellious – adapt – innovative – blossom – prestigious – incorporate – scrap – goofy – gravitate – adopt – be hard pressed – axe
The author implies that a crash will turn the rider into a puddle, but also uses this medical term to describe what will be seen if they hit the road.
Bone marrow
Will and Be Going To
Circle the correct answer.
1. Do you promise you ____________ put the new software on my computer today?
a. are going to b. will c. Both a and b are possible.
2. I’m not very good with computers. _______________help me set up my new laptop?
a. Are you going to b. Will you c. Both a and b are possible.
3. Marcie doesn’t think her DVD player___________work again.
a. is ever going to b. will ever c. Both a and b are possible.
4. A: Can someone connect the new printer in my office now? It’s urgent!
B: _________ do it.
a. I’m going to b. I’ll c. Both a and b are possible.
5. A: My computer screen has gone blank!
B: Andy _______________ fix it for you.
a. is going to b. will c. Both a and b are possible.
6. A: Who are we sending to the conference next month?
B: Shula Johnson__________________go.
a. is going to b. will c. Both a and b are possible.
7. In the future, home theaters___________ become much more common.
a. are going to b. will c. Both a and b are possible.
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. b
6. a
7. c