Engleski A - 2015./16. ljeto - Task 1
Task 1Questions 1-12You are going to read an article in which people talk about extreme sports.
For questions 1-12, choose from the people A-F.
Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
For questions 1-12, choose from the people A-F.
Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Extreme Sports
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A Adam | B Benjamin |
|---|---|
I was ignored as a child, but an advantage is that you can do things that other children whose parents worry about them cannot. For example, l'd go out and climb empty buildings, or climb tall chimneys to see the view. So it was natural that I decided to try rock climbing. I must admit I felt uneasy at first, especially when dealing with things like an overhang, but I learned to love the adrenaline rush. I now particularly enjoy solo climbing. It's great to compete with yourself - and win. I think I'll never stop. | My parents were always very protective of me, always telling me to 'be careful' and not to take risks. And that's probably why I decided to try bungee jumping. What attracted me was the thought of the danger of free-falling. But I had to wait until I was 18, when I no longer needed my parents' consent. It looks easy to do - you just jump from a building, bridge or crane while connected to a large elastic cord - but when I tried it, it was just too much excitement for me. Once and never again. |
C Connor | D Daniel |
I got my first bike for my 4th birthday and I fell in love with it. I remember how proud my parents were when they saw me ride it. But it was a different story later when I wanted a BMX. They generally disapproved of spending money on extreme sports. Thank goodness for my Grandpa, who came to the rescue. I'm glad he was there to watch me compete for the club cup last year. It now stands proudly on the bookshelf in our living room. | Skating half-pipes is definitely an extreme sport. My friends used to spend hours at the skate park. They were so cool, skating halfpipes, riding rails and jumping steps. Totally extreme! The girls were crazy about them. I used to watch them performing tricks, but it was the end of our friendship. They never asked me to join in - they thought I wouldn't dare. So I stopped going to the skate park. But I'm sure I would have been able to do it if only they had given me the chance. |
I was ignored as a child, but an advantage is that you can do things that other children whose parents worry about them cannot. For example, l'd go out and climb empty buildings, or climb tall chimneys to see the view. So it was natural that I decided to try rock climbing. I must admit I felt uneasy at first, especially when dealing with things like an overhang, but I learned to love the adrenaline rush. I now particularly enjoy solo climbing. It's great to compete with yourself - and win. I think I'll never stop.
My parents were always very protective of me, always telling me to 'be careful' and not to take risks. And that's probably why I decided to try bungee jumping. What attracted me was the thought of the danger of free-falling. But I had to wait until I was 18, when I no longer needed my parents' consent. It looks easy to do - you just jump from a building, bridge or crane while connected to a large elastic cord - but when I tried it, it was just too much excitement for me. Once and never again.
I got my first bike for my 4th birthday and I fell in love with it. I remember how proud my parents were when they saw me ride it. But it was a different story later when I wanted a BMX. They generally disapproved of spending money on extreme sports. Thank goodness for my Grandpa, who came to the rescue. I'm glad he was there to watch me compete for the club cup last year. It now stands proudly on the bookshelf in our living room.
Skating half-pipes is definitely an extreme sport. My friends used to spend hours at the skate park. They were so cool, skating half pipes, riding rails and jumping steps. Totally extreme! The girls were crazy about them. I used to watch them performing tricks, but it was the end of our friendship. They never asked me to join in - they thought I wouldn't dare. So I stopped going to the skate park. But I'm sure I would have been able to do it if only they had given me the chance.