Question

Extreme Sports
When parents buy their children that first pair of roller skates they usually do not expect that years later, the kids will
be soaring through the air on roller blades, but extreme sports are popular with kids everywhere. Extreme sports or
“adventure sports” include a number of activities, all of which take a basic sport or activity to a higher level and
usually involve a certain degree of risk and danger.

Safety in the Extreme
While onlookers may gasp at the perceived dangers involved with extreme sports, most extreme athletes feel that
their sports are relatively safe compared to the pleasure that they get from participating. In fairness to these young
(and sometimes, not so young!) athletes, most do take every possible precaution and are careful to guard
themselves by utilizing a variety of well-designed safety gear. Additionally, the skill needed to perform at an extreme
level often takes many years to develop, so by the time that kids are actually airborne, they are very adept and
knowledgeable about their sport. Their athletic ability and use of safety gear aren‟t always enough to keep their
mums from covering their eyes as their kids perform, though, but in general, as long as kids are sensible about
safety measures, most don‟t suffer serious injuries.

Types of Extreme Sports
There are quite a few sports that are considered extreme, with skateboarding, rollerblading, and BMX biking being
perhaps the most well known. In addition to those, extreme sports encompass some cold weather sports such as ice
climbing, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. Warm weather fans may prefer surfing or even cliff diving (now Mum is
really covering her eyes!), but no matter the climate, if there is a kid with the need for an adrenaline rush, there is
undoubtedly a sport designed to fulfill that need.
While some types of extreme sports are limited to families that live near mountains or a beach, kids who are into
skateboarding, rollerblading, or BMX biking can often find places to practice no matter where they call home. With
the growing popularity of these activities, many towns are now building skate parks and other designated areas for
interested kids and their families.

Mastering Basic Skills
Excelling at extreme sports takes years of practice, and extreme athletes must start by learning the basics. In
mastering basic skills, kids develop not only healthy bodies, but build confidence as well. Running, jumping, and
climbing help to develop strength, coordination, and stamina, are important for overall health and fitness. Skating,
biking, skiing, and surfing all help to improve balance, with even the youngest children able to participate when they
have the guidance of involved parents. It‟s important for parents to play actively with their kids, starting when they
are young in order to foster an appreciation of physical exertion. While not all or even most kids who lace up a pair of
roller skates will someday use their skates at the X Games, ascending towering ramps toward the clouds, all kids
who are active and learn to love fitness will reap many health benefits – both in the short term and all throughout
their lives.

QUESTION 2
According to the article, which of the following statements is true?
(A) Extreme weather conditions prevent the practice of extreme sports.
(B) Kids who are into skateboarding, rollerblading, or BMX biking have difficulty finding a suitable place to practice
these sports.
(C) Parents buy their children their first pair of roller skates hoping that, some day, they could become extreme
athletes.
(D) Skateboarding, rollerblading, BMX biking, climbing, snowboarding, and downhill skiing are probably the most
popular extreme sports.
(E) Some extreme athletes are unaware of the dangers involved with the practice of their sports.

QUESTION 3
“The verb may in “…onlookers may gasp at the perceived dangers involved with extreme sports…” (2nd paragraph)
has a similar meaning to:
(A) have to
(B) might
(C) ought to
(D) should
(E) would

QUESTION 4
The sentence: “…as long as kids are sensible about safety measures, most don‟t suffer serious injuries.” (2nd
paragraph) can be rephrased as
(A) Although kids are sensible about safety measures, most of them suffer serious injuries.
(B) Even if kids are sensible about safety measures, they might suffer serious injuries.
(C) Most kids don‟t suffer serious injuries because they are sensible about safety measures.
(D) Most kids won't suffer serious injuries if they are sensible about safety measures.
(E) Whether kids are sensible about safety measures or not, most won‟t suffer serious injuries.

Answer 1

Resposta:

QUESTION 2: (D)

QUESTION 3: (B)

QUESTION 4: (D)