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Experiences 7

F. What advice would you give these teens?

a. “I’ve been sleeping really badly recently. I’ve been going to bed early, but then I always wake up in the
early hours and can’t get back to sleep.” – Mieke, 14
b. “I’ve been trying to eat less chocolate and sweets, but I always feel like I need something sugary when
I finish school.” – Mohammed, 15

c. “I’ve been arguing a lot with my mum recently. She says I need to study more so I can get into a good
university, but I’ve thought I might just get a job when I finish school.” – Sofia, 17

Listening and Language Skills snowboarding

aqua zorbing

abseiling

kitesurfing

base jumping

A. Look at these extreme sports and answer the questions. highlining

1. Can you do this activity in the place where you live?
2. What special equipment do you need?
3. How might the weather affect your ability to do this sport?
4. What are the dangers involved in doing this sport?
5. Why do you think people enjoy doing each sport?
6. What other extreme sports have you heard of?

B. Discuss with a partner.

1. Which of the extreme sports from exercise A would you like to try? Why?
2. How do you think your family would react if you said you wanted to try it?

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