Question

Reading Task 2. Read the article and define whether the sentences are true or false Deadmike.com I've just done my first jump since the accident that nearly killed me just over a year ago. As I was lying in hospital, thinking that I would never skydive again, I wasn't feeling glad to be alive. Instead, I was wondering how I could possibly live without it. It all started one evening after another typical nine-to-five day. I was sitting at home thinking. There has to be more to life than this, when an ad came on television Try skydiving," it said. The next day, I called my local skydiving center and booked my first jump I spent a day training and then I was ready for my first jump. Or almost. First, I had to sign a document to say that I was taking part in an activity that could end in serious injury. At that moment I realised that I was about to do something voluntarily that could put my life at risk and as I signed I wondered if I was completely mad. I will never forget my first jump. Five of us walked to the runway and got into a plane barely big enough to hold three people, I was beginning to feel nervous, but the others were chatting and joking so I started to feel more relaxed. It was a beautiful, cloudless day and the sun was just going down. It took us about 20 minutes to reach 4000 metres and then the trainer opened the plane door-the view took my breath away. Suddenly, it was time to jump and as I pushed myself away from the plane, I did not know what I was thinking, my mind went blank. Words cannot describe the rush of adrenalin I experienced while I was free-falling. At 2000 metres I pulled the cord and the parachute opened immediately. Suddenly, everything was silent and peaceful. Twice I shouted, "This is absolutely incredible, though I knew there was nobody to hear me. It was the most amazing four minutes of my life. From the first jump, I was hooked. I started spending every free moment I had skydiving. At work, I sat in front of my computer and imagined ways of making more money so that I could jump more often. It became my reason for living and nothing else mattered. I was addicted to skydiving. Then disaster struck on my 1,040th jump. Another skydiver collided with my parachute at 25 metres. I fell and hit the ground at about 45 km/ph, face down. I broke both legs, my right foot, left elbow, right, arm my nose and my jaw, I lost 4 litres of blood, 19 teeth and 12 kilos of fat. I was lucky to survive. People who have never experienced skydiving will find it hard to understand that my only motivation to get better was so that I could do it again. All I can say is that for me, skydiving is life and life is skydiving. 1. I was not happy to survive from the accident. (T/F) 2. Before the first jump I signed the document (T/F) 3. When I reached 4000 metres I opened the parachute. (T/F} Read the article again and write the answers from the text. 4. What was the advertisement about? [1] 5. What happened to him after he had tried skydiving [1] 6. Why was the author in the hospital? [1] Writing. Write and full answer the question.(2-3 sentences) 1. Do you think you are a physically active person? (2) 2. How much physical activity do you do every day? (2) 3. Would you like to be fitter? How? (2) 4. What new sport would you like to take up, if you could? (2) 5. Are there any new hobbies you would like to take up? (2) 6. What is the best way to take up a new hobby? (2) ​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1) False. The author wasn't happy to survive the accident.

2) True. The author signed a document before the first jump.

3) False. The parachute was opened at 2000 metres.

4) The advertisement was about skydiving.

5)After trying skydiving, the author became addicted to it but later had a serious accident.

6(The author was in the hospital because of a skydiving accident.

Writing:

I consider myself a physically active person as I engage in regular exercise and outdoor activities.

I strive to incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity into my daily routine, which includes a mix of cardio and strength training.

Yes, I would like to be fitter by incorporating more intense workouts and focusing on improving my overall fitness level.

If given the opportunity, I would like to take up rock climbing as a new sport.

I am interested in exploring photography and painting as new hobbies.

The best way to take up a new hobby is to start gradually, set realistic goals, and find a community or resources that can provide guidance and support.