Scary-Activity Vocabulary
Climb a steep rock wall with ropes.
rock climbing
Gives you a huge confidence boost.
advantage
fun / it’s / super
it 's super fun
“I’ll ___ you borrow my helmet if you join me.”
let
Fear of heights
acrophobia
Jump from a plane and open a parachute.
skydiving
Equipment rental is expensive.
disadvantage
less / biking and / . / getting / less and / Mountain / dangerous / are / quad biking
Mountain biking and quad biking are getting less and less dangerous.
“If you come, I’ll ___ my brother to drive us there.”
get
Fear of the dark
nyctophobia
Paddle an inflatable boat through river rapids.
water rafting
You may get sore muscles next day.
disadvantage
safe / says / it’s / totally / the / guide
The guide says it’s totally safe.
“The instructor will ___ us wear life-jackets.”
make
Fear of spiders
arachnophobia
Speed downhill on rough bike trails
mountain biking
Builds balance and leg strength.
advantage
proud / you’ll / feel / afterward
You’ll feel proud afterward.
“We can ___ the guide check our ropes first.”
have
Fear of small spaces
claustrophobia
Glide on a high zip-line above the valley.
zip - lining
Bad weather can cancel the ride.
zip lining
becoming / . / popular / and more / Diving / is / more
Diving is becoming more and more popular.
“Join the rafting trip and I’ll ___ Dad to buy us pizza afterwards.”
get
Fear of deep water
aquaphobia