This book is available on the Oxford Owl website. https://home.oxfordowl.co.u k/books/free-ebooks/ Task 1: Read the following pages of our book and answer the questions below. 1. What is downhill skateboarding? 2. What type of sport is downhill skateboarding? 3. What are the three main parts of a downhill skateboard? 4. How do downhill skateboards differ from normal skateboards? 5. What must riders have done before a race? 6. Name 4 pieces of safety equipment that riders must have? 7. Why do riders were leather? 8. Where must you not try downhill skateboarding and why?
Task 1: Read the following pages of our book and answer the questions below. 1. What is downhill skateboarding? 2. What type of sport is downhill skateboarding? 3. What are the three main parts of a downhill skateboard? 4. How do downhill skateboards differ from normal skateboards? 5. What must riders have done before a race? 6. Name 4 pieces of safety equipment that riders must have? 7. Why do riders were leather? 8. Where must you not try downhill skateboarding and why? Task 1: Answers
1. What is downhill skateboarding? A type of skateboarding where riders zoom downhill at extremely fast speeds. 2. What type of sport is downhill skateboarding? A gravity sport. 3. What are the three main parts of a downhill skateboard? Deck, wheels and truck. 4. How do downhill skateboards differ from normal skateboards? They have bigger wheels. 5. What must riders have done before a race? They must have their safety equipment inspected. 6. Name 4 pieces of safety equipment that riders must have? Any four from - helmet, leather suit, gloves, footwear, back protector. 7. Why do riders were leather? Leather is tough and thick and protects the rider from cuts and grazes. 8. Where must you not try downhill skateboarding and why? You must not try downhill skateboarding at home because it is extremely fast and very dangerous. You must have special training first and the right safety equipment. Task 2: Read the following pages of our book about luge and then answer the question. If you had to take up either street luge or classic luge, which one would you pick and why? Explain your reasons in detail.
Describe the key parts of your skateboard.
Task 2: Read the following pages of our book about luge and then answer the question. If you had to take up either street luge or classic luge, which one would you pick and why? Explain your reasons in detail. Answers will vary.
Describe the key parts of your skateboard. Task 2: Read the following pages of our book about luge and then answer the question. Describe the key parts of your skateboard. Street luge: • 4-8 soft wheels made from a special type of rubber to grip the road better • Structurally sound chassis • 2-4 trucks • Handles • Head rest Task 2: Read the following pages of our book about luge and then answer the question. Describe the key parts of your skateboard. Classic luge: • Also called a buttboard •4 wheels •Deck made of laminated wood •Flat deck •2 trucks Task 3: Read the following pages of our book and then complete the task below. Choose one of the rider profiles. Turn it into a 5 question interview with questions and answers.
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