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UNIT 2

C Identifying topic and main idea

Read the questions below and circle the correct answers according to the text.

1 Is the author’s opinion about the topic of extreme sports positive, neutral, or negative?

2 Which of the following best describes the main idea of the text?
A Extreme sports are very risky but are becoming more and more popular.
B Extreme sports take place in and on the water.
C Extreme sports should be banned.
D Extreme sports are fun and exciting.

D Logical reasoning

1 Some people argue that extreme sports should be banned because they create risk
to the rescuers. Which of the following statements – if true – would weaken this
argument?

A Sixty percent of search and rescue workers do extreme sports.
B Many of the most useful tools used by rescue workers were designed by extreme
athletes.
C Almost all rescue workers’ injuries happen during normal rescues.
2 Compare your answers with a partner.

E Identifying opinions

Which two of the following three opinions would the author probably agree with?

A Derek Hersey’s death was a waste.
B The eight people who died on Everest were heroes.
C Ernest Hemingway would have enjoyed extreme sports.

Going beyond the text

Work with a partner or in small groups. Ask and answer the questions below.
1 Look back at the ideas you highlighted. Are they the same? What are the
differences?

2 There are many benefits from extreme sports. What benefits can you think of? The list
below may give you some ideas.
• crime rate • fitness • medical procedures
• education • health • parks
• environment • jobs • safety equipment

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