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【甘肃省兰州市第一中学2019-2020学年高二9月月考卷】The term “extreme sports”, which we might have seen on a magazine or a website,1(be) becoming more and more common as the concept of extreme sports gains2(popular). But what are extreme sports on earth?
During the 1970s and 1980s, the term was used for sports with high risks3(involve). Today, however, the sports also include activities that give a feeling of adventure without4(necessary) putting a participant’s life in danger. For every extreme sport, there is professional equipment that has been developed5(protect) your body, improve your performance and give you6advantage in the competition.
Extreme sports cover a wide range. Some7(develop) from familiar activities so far, like mountain biking, climbing and drag race. Some may not be well known. For instance, bouldering is a kind of rock climbing 8no rope is used.9usually takes place in an area with large rocks or in climbing center.
Nowadays, such sports have become more popular10young people all over the world than ever before.