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TOP 10 EXTREME sports for adrenaline junkies

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think makes a sport “extreme”?
Which extreme sports from the title do you already know, and why are they exciting?
Do you think extreme sports are worth the risk? Why or why not?

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TOP 10 EXTREME sports for adrenaline junkies

Introduction: Why people love extreme sports (00:00 – 00:40)

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1. What is the main topic of the video?

The top 10 extreme sports for adrenaline junkies
Why scary movies are unhealthy
The safest sports for beginners
How to train like a soldier

2. According to the speaker, extreme sports often involve activities that are _____.

mostly indoors and calm
cheap and easy to learn
only for professional athletes
daring and often perilous

3. Why are some of these sports “far too risky,” according to the introduction?

They require expensive tickets
They require years of practice and dedication
They are only done in movies
They are not real sports

TOP 10 EXTREME sports for adrenaline junkies

Sports #10 to #5: creeking to kite surfing (00:40 – 03:03)

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1. In “creeking,” what do people do in specially designed kayaks?

Jump off steep waterfalls
Dive into underwater caves
Race across frozen lakes
Slide down volcanoes

2. For rock climbing in the video, what is mentioned as the main support/protection item?

A jet pack
A skateboard
A life jacket
A harness

3. What does the speaker say about parkour equipment?

It requires oxygen tanks
It requires expensive equipment
It requires no equipment
It requires a parachute

TOP 10 EXTREME sports for adrenaline junkies

Sports #4 to #1 and closing: volcano boarding to base jumping (03:03 – 05:04)

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1. Why is volcano boarding described as very dangerous?

Because it requires no safety gear
Because it involves molten lava and toxic gases
Because it happens in complete darkness
Because it is done underwater

2. What is “highlining” described as in the video?

Snowboarding on a glacier
Racing bicycles down mountains
Rope walking at a much greater height (rope not taut)
Jumping from a plane with a parachute

3. How is base jumping different from skydiving, according to the speaker?

You always jump into water
You must climb a volcano first
You do not use a parachute
You jump from a building or a cliff instead of a plane

TOP 10 EXTREME sports for adrenaline junkies

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1. What general idea connects all the sports in the list?

They are all done only in gyms
They are all team sports with referees
They focus on relaxation and slow movement
They involve high risk and an adrenaline rush

2. What does the video suggest about participating in some extreme sports?

They are safe as long as you are fearless
Anyone can do them safely without training
Some require years of practice and dedication
They are mostly imaginary and not possible

3. Which statement best matches the tone of the video?

It neutrally lists and describes extreme sports and their dangers
It teaches step-by-step instructions for beginners
It strongly warns people never to try extreme sports
It explains the history of each sport in detail

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

TOP 10 EXTREME sports for adrenaline junkies

Which sport from the list seems the most dangerous to you, and what specific risk makes it dangerous?
The video says some sports require “years of practice.” Which ones do you think need the most training, and why?
Do you think extreme sports should be more regulated (for example, stricter rules and safety checks)? Why or why not?
What other activities (not necessarily sports) give people an “adrenaline rush,” and are they healthy or unhealthy?