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Lesson 8: Reading & Writing INTERESTS

Part 1

Read the advertisement below.

Would you try jet skiing?
Then take this safety course first.

There are safety courses throughout the country, for people of all ages and skills.
This course is important because 10% of all boaters use jet skis. Each course
includes topics like:

• Watching the weather
The water and children
In and out of the water safety
• Checking your jet ski before you use it

Most courses are six to ten lessons of two to three hours each.
Look for courses with a state approval because they met the standards of the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Contact your state recreation department for more information.
California Safe Boating Department

Answer the questions.
1. Who is this advertisement for? -------------
2. How long is the shortest course? _______ _
3. Who put this advertisement in the magazine? -------------
4. According to the advertisement, do people who have jet skied need to take this course? ________ _
5. According to the advertisement, which safety courses are best to take? -------------

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

Why is it important to take safety courses before trying adventure sports? What other sports probably
have safety courses?

Part2

Imagine you want to take a jet ski safety course with your friend. Write an e-mail telling him/her about
the course and why you should take it.

Part3

Get into pairs. Pretend you don't want to take the course and have your friend tell you why
it's important.