1、For most of us, swinging(摆动）360 degrees around the spindle(轴）of a swing set is a distant childhood dream, but for some people in Estonia, it’s what they never grow out of. Not only do they still love struggling against gravity (重力)，but they actually have created a competitive sport around their favorite entertainment. That sport is known as “kiiking”.
Swings are deep in Estonian culture, and you can still find various types of swings in villages and towns all around the country. They are used by children and adults alike， either for simple fun，or as a way for communities to bond during celebrations. So maybe it doesn’t come as a big surprise that Estonia has an extreme sport based on swinging. Some people see it as dull, others as pointless, but to those who practice it, kiiking is the coolest thing in the world.
The rules of kiiking are pretty simple. Competitors start swinging at a certain height, and if they can complete a full circuit(圈）around the spindle, they can try to do the same after the swing has been raised a little, and so on. Those who fail to do a full spindle are left with the result of their last successful try.
Watching kiiking videos might give you the impression that it’s an easy sport，but Laansalu，who has been practicing it since she was 8 years old, says it requires both great physical strength一strong legs and strong arms一and technique一knowing when to stand or sit in the swing chair, when to push yourself over the spindle of the swing and how to avoid injury.
Small groups of kiikers have been appearing in other countries, including the United States，but now it is still considered as an Estonian sport. There are no international kiiking competitions yet, but Estonia has several national kiiking events throughout the year.
1. What can we know about kiiking?
A. Ai is very easy and safe.
B. It is intended for children.
C. It is an international sport.
D. It is developed from swinging.
2. What should competitors pay attention to in kiiking according to the text?
A.The strength of the swing.
B.The way to push themselves.
C.The time to stand or sit on the swing.
D.The position where they end the sport.
3.What decides the success in kiiking?
A.The number of circuits he completes.
B.The height where he completes a full circuit.
C.How long it takes to complete a full circuit.
D.How long he performs on the swing.
