Name: …………………………………………………… Grade:12

REVISION WORKSHEETS #1

Passage 1:
Read the passage, then answer the questions that follow.
Extreme sports are described as activities which have a high level of danger.
Examples of common extreme sports include skydiving, rocks climbing,
surfing, scuba diving, water skiing, mountain biking and snowboarding.
These sports often involve speed, height and great physical effort.
Extreme sports differ from standard sports because they are affected by
environmental obstacles and challenges, including weather and terrain.
Because natural obstacles such as wind, snow, water and mountains, cannot
be controlled, they inevitably affect the outcome of the given sport or event.
In contrast, in standard sporting event, athletes compete against each other
under controlled circumstances. While it is possible to create controlled
extreme sporting event, they are often factors which cannot be held constant.
Examples include snow conditions for snowboarders, rock and ice quality
for climbers and wave height for surfers.
Most people that engage in extreme sports do so for the so-called
“adrenaline rush”. Under circumstances which cause fear, the hormone
adrenaline is excreted, along with serotonin and endorphins, substances
which produce a physical state of excitement and general sense of well-
being. Extreme sports fanatics claim that participation in such challenging
activities allows them to develop their physical as well as mental skills and
gives them the satisfaction of mastering inhospitable environment.

1. In order to be labeled as an extreme sport, the sport must ….

a. Be physically exerting
b. Take place in hard weather conditions.
c. Be done at high speed and altitudes.
d. Have a high level of danger.

2. Why are snow conditions, rock and ice quality and wave height
referred to in the text?
a. Because they affect only specific sports.
b. They are referred to as factors that must be controlled.
c. They are given as examples of changeable conditions.
d. Because these conditions are necessary for each sport.
3. The hormone adrenaline is released.
a. When someone is relaxed.
b. By serotonins and endorphins.
c. When someone is excited.
d. When someone is frightened.

4. How are extreme sports different from standard sports?

a. Athletes do not compete against each other in extreme sports.
b. Standard sports are usually played in a
controlled environment.
c. The outcome of standard sport is constant.
d. Standard sports are always played despite the weather.

5. Extreme sports fanatics

a. Have more advanced mental skills than regular athletes.
b. Need high levels of serotonin.
c. Have the ability to conquer all natural obstacles.
d. Enjoy the adrenaline rush which accompanies extreme sports.

Passage 2:
Read the passage, then answer the questions that follow.
For a long time, I had strong desire to climb MT Kilimanjaro, so last
year I volunteered to climb the mountain to raise money for charity.
Initially, I started out on my adventure by flying to Tanzania in Africa,
where the mountain lies among gently rolling hills. There were eight
other people in my group and two guides who were efficient to lead us
safely up the mountain. On the first day I was full of enthusiasm. We
were surrounded by brilliantly-colored flowers and butterflies, and web
stopped and watched in amazement as a line of army ants marched
across our path. At one point, one of the guides pointed at something
and told me to keep still; I looked and was delighted to see a family of
blue monkeys. After this, the climb got very steep and high altitude
made everything more difficult. For instance, I had an awful headache,
every part of my body ached and the weather became freezing cold and
windy. Finally, after an incredible seven-day trek, we reached the top of
Mount Kilimanjaro. I was so exhausted that I could barely stand up.
The view from there was breathtaking that I was overcome with
emotions. Although it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, climbing
the mountain was a true test of my endurance. I don’t regret it and I
look back on that experience with a feeling of pride.
1/ The writer volunteered to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to
a. Watch the blue monkeys.
b. Test his endurance.
c. Raise money for charity.

2/ The team of the expedition includes

a. nine members.
b. eleven members.
c. ten members.

3/ At the top of the mountain the writer was

a. overcome with emotions.
b. Extremely exhausted.
c. Both a. and b.

4. According to the writer, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was experience

That ….
a. challenged his endurance.
b. he regretted a lot.
c. brought shame on him.

5/ The team accompanied two guides to …

a. Show them the amazing blue monkeys.
b. Lead them safely up the mountain.
c. Give them more enthusiasm.

Passage 3:
Read the passage, then answer the questions that follow.

Have you ever heard of the “interRailing” travel? No? Well,

InterRail has become a common experience in Europe. The idea is
that you buy a ticket which covers the whole or part of Europe, you
pack your bag, jump on the train and go! The InterRail pass was first
introduced in 1972 and which offered under-21-olds an unlimited
travel through 21 European countries. Later, the age limit was raised
a number of times , and it was expanded to cover 30 countries
nowadays.
InterRail has become the cheapest way of travel throughout Europe.
Moreover, it gives discounts on the fees of ferries, museums and
galleries. In fact, the freedom it offers has captured the hearts of
young people. They have complete freedom to decide when and
where to travel without sticking to any specific schedules. This way
of travel has become popular because it offers travellers an
enormous amount of diversity, with each country having something
unique. Young people can make the most of their journey because it
is educational and culturally rewarding.

1/ The InterRail ticket …

a. Was originally offered to over 21-year-olds.
b. Was offered free of charge at the start.
c. Quickly became very popular.

2/ The popularity of the ticket led to ..

a. An increase in the price.
b. More countries being introduced.
c. Chaos on the railways.

3/ Europe is ideal for this type of travel because..

a. Each country is so different.
b. You never have any language problems.
c. It is not far to get to.

4/ In the author’s opinion, this type of travel is..

a. A bit complicated and difficult to do.
b. Good only if it is well-planned.
c. A very positive experience for young people.

5/ Today, the InterRail ticket..

a. Is not available in paper form.
b. Includes European ferry journeys.
c. Covers 30 European countries.