Talk about extreme sports (Extreme Games) English spoken dialogue

Part One: Expressions

1.I’m sorry I missed it.

It’s a pity that I didn’t go.

2. We rappelled down a 300-foot cliff.

We rappelled down a 300-foot cliff.

3. It was very a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.

It was very a very difficult climb because there were not many places to put your hands and feet.

and feet.

4. We went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.

We went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.

5. We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.

We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us. Trap.

6. It was scary, but exhilerating.

It was scary, but exhilerating.

7. I am going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.

I am going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.

8. It will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days.

This will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days.

9. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.

I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.

10. I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.

I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.

Part Two: Dialogues

1. Mountaineering

A: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?

B: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.

A： How hard is the climb?

B： It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.

A： What did you do last week?

B： We rappelled down the side of 300-foot cliff. It was very exciting.

A: Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun. I'm sorry I missed it.

B: Well, you should come this weekend. I think you could do the climb.

A: Yeah, I will. See you then!

B: O.K. See you.

A: What activities does the mountaineering club have this weekend?

B: We will rock climb a cliff next to the Colorado River.

A: Is it difficult?

B: It’s huge because there aren’t many places to put your hands and feet on the cliff.

A: What did you do last week?

B: We climbed down a 300-foot cliff. What a thrill.

A: Wow, that sounds interesting. It's such a shame I missed it.

B: Oh, you can come this week. I think you can rock climb.

A: Yes, I will. See you then.

B: Okay, bye.

2.Bungee Jumping

A: Hi, John, how was your vacation?

B: Awesome, we went to Australia and New Zealand.

A: That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?

B: Well, we went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.

A: Wow ! Isn't that dangerous?

B: A little, but the rush was worth it.

A: Tell me about it.

B: We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.

A: 500 feet! I would never be able to do that.

B: Yeah, It was scary , but exhilarating.

A: Hi John, how was your vacation?

B: It’s a bit scary. We went to Australia and New Zealand.

A: It must be fun. What fun did you play?

B: Oh, we went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.

A: Wow, isn’t it dangerous?

B: A little bit, but the (danger) when diving is really worth it.

A: Tell me quickly.

B: We jumped from the bridge, and when we reached 500 feet, the bungee rope caught us.

A: 500 feet! I can't do it.

B: Yes, it is very scary, but also very exciting.

3. Hiking

A: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?

B: Yeah, I'm going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.

A: Oh, do you go hiking often?

B: I go as much as I can. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature .

A: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?

B: Sure. But, it will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?

A: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.

B: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city.

A: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.

B: Well, bring him along too. We'll have a great time this weekend.

A: Thanks, I'll ask him.

A: Tom, do you have any plans for the weekend?

B: Yes. I plan to go hiking in the southern Rockies.

A: Oh, do you often hike?

B: Go as often as possible. I love hiking because you can really connect with nature.

A: It’s nice to be able to get out of the city and go for a walk. Do you want a companion?

B: Of course. However, it was a long trip, 30 miles in three days. Have you ever hiked before?

A: Yes, I travel a lot too. I also saw a bear and a cougar on my last trip.

B: Wow, then you are far away from the city.

A: Yes, my friend and I were traveling in a very remote area of ??the national forest.

B: Then, take him with you. We're definitely going to have a lot of fun this weekend.

A: Thank you, I will tell him.

Part Three: Substitution Drills

1. I'm sorry I (missed it/couldn't go/ was away for the weekend).

True Regret (I missed/couldn’t go/was away on the weekend).

2.We (rappelled down/ climbed up/ fell off) a 300-foot cliff.

We (rappelled down/ climbed up/ fell off) a 300-foot cliff.

/ fall off).

3. It was very a very difficult climb because (there are not many places to put your hands and feet/ it is a very tall cliff/ the weather is very bad there this time of year).

It's difficult to climb up because (there aren't many places to put your hands and feet/the cliff is very high/the weather is bad this time of year).

4. We went (bungee jumping/ rock climbing/ hiking) when we were in Australia.

We went (bungee jumping/ rock climbing/ hiking) when we were in Australia. .

5. We jumped off a bridge and (fell/ dropped /plummeted) 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.

We jumped off a bridge, (fell/ dropped /plummeted) 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us. down/vertical drop) 500 feet, and then bungee cords suspended us.

6. It was (scary/ frightening/ terrifying), but (exhilarating/exciting/a real rush).

It was (scary/ frightening/ terrifying), but (exhilarating/exciting/a real rush).

/thrill/ is a real dive).

7. I am going for (a hike /a drive /a bike ride) in the southern Rocky Mountains.

I am going for (a hike /a drive /a bike ride) in the southern Rocky Mountains.

Travel south of the mountains.

8. It will be a long (hike/ trip/ journey) 30 miles in three days.

This is a long (hike/ trip/ journey) 30 miles in three days. It's 30 miles a day.

9. I love hiking because (you can really get in touch with nature. / the air is so clean in the mountains. / of all the wildlife I see.)

Me I like hiking because of this (you can really get in touch with nature/the air in the mountains is very fresh/I can see all kinds of wild plants).

10. I saw (a bear and a mountain lion/ an amazing waterfall/ some very rare birds) on my last hike.

I saw (a bear and a mountain lion/ an amazing waterfall/ some very rare birds) on my last hike. and a cougar/very spectacular waterfall/some very rare birds).

Part Four: Monologue

Carl's Note:

Extreme sports are very new in America. They usually come from people trying the craziest things. Bungee jumping is a good example. Someone tied a bungee cord to himself one day and jumped off of a very tall bridge. Bungee cords stretch a lot, so the person lived, but he took a big risk to find out if his idea would work. Another extreme sport is snowboarding. A skier decided to stand sideways on one piece of wood to get down the mountain instead of using two skis. People like these dangerous sports because they are exciting. They often do them for “the rush” they get. The first extreme sport might have been mountaineering, or mountain climbing. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt. Everest, gave another reason for doing something so dangerous. When asked why he climbed the world's tallest mountain, he replied, "Because it was there ."

Carl's words:

Extreme sports are still very new in the United States. Extreme sports are usually taken up by people who like to experiment. Bungy jumping is a good example. One day someone wrapped a rubber band around himself and jumped off a very high bridge. The rubber band has good stretch, so the person's life is not in danger, but it is still very risky to prove whether his idea works. Another example of an extreme sport is skiing. One skier decided to use one of the boards and stand sideways on it to slide down the hill instead of using two boards. People like these dangerous sports because they are exciting. Often it’s just for that “momentum”. The earliest extreme sport may be mountain climbing, or mountaineering. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest, revealed another reason for undertaking such dangerous actions. When asked why he chose to climb the world's highest mountain, he replied: Because it is there.

Part Five: Vocabulary and Phrases

--extreme extreme, extreme

--rappel to descend with a rope (vertically)

--climb (n. amp; v.) climb, climb; climb

--exhilarating exciting; pleasing

--terrifying scary Land; amazingly

--plummet falling straight

--waterfall waterfall

--nature nature; nature

--wild

--scary to cause panic

--get in touch with (something/somebody) to keep in touch with someone