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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best option to complete the
answer for the questions below. missing part of the passage.

1. According to the passage, outdoor activities Paragliding is an adrenaline‑fuelled aerial
----. sport that allows people to run off the slopes
A) give people a prominent opportunity to with free parachutes, which is generally
overcome whatever problems they have and known as a risky outdoor activity. However,
heal people effortlessly one of the first things to be clear about it is
B) expose people to new terrain and challenge that paragliding is not dangerous and has
them to leave their comfort zone, helping nothing to do with parachuting. Namely, it is
them gain skills like problem-solving not an exaggerated experience; it is about
C) help people become aware of their health experiencing what it is to fly, which means
feeling like a bird going through the skies. ----
and provide many physical, emotional, and Nevertheless, the truth is that it is one of the
psychological benefits safest aerial activities, but flying is something
D) efficiently heal people’s wounds because that arouses fear and nervousness in most
they are thrilling, exciting, and joyful, which people.
arouses positive feelings
E) enable people to notice their personal A) Adventurous people are frequently surprised
weaknesses and problems while making by how unsafe and stressed they feel before
them aware of their inner power and during the flight.
B) First-timers often describe their flight as
breathtaking, saying they fulfilled their dream
of flying like a bird.
C) Once people feel their feet take off the
2. One can understand from the passage that the ground, they realise they are completely
human body and mind ----. suspended in the air.
A) can maintain a healthy balance between D) People should, however, have all the
human relationships and work collaboratively information they need and a better idea
B) do not work in harmony nowadays owing to of what to expect from the paragliding
spending too much time in front of screens experience.
C) should build a temporary balance between E) It is more accessible than other extreme
humans’ physical, and psychological health sports because it does not require an
D) are in need of refreshing themselves to exceptional takeoff or landing track.
sustain the functions of physiological and
mental health
E) cannot overcome the problems occurring on
busy days without outdoor activities e Choose the irrelevant sentence in the
passage.

(I) Backpacking is a low-cost outdoor recreational
activity that involves hiking while carrying clothing,
3. Which of the following can be said about food, and camping equipment in a backpack.
participating in outdoor activities? (II) It is usually practised by adventurers in the
A) It exposes people to new challenges and wilderness to get to areas inaccessible by car or
terrain, which greatly boosts their awareness. day hike. (III) In excursion planning, backpackers
B) It requires people to come together to share must consider vital conditions such as food,
enjoyable moments that arouse creativity. water, terrain, climate, and weather. (IV) They
C) It decreases the ability to use critical thinking are also supposed to have adequate practice
and problem-solving skills and offers a and physical conditioning, knowledge of survival
balanced life. techniques and camping, and a selection of
D) It feeds the feelings of thrill, excitement, lightweight equipment consistent with safety and
comfort. (V) In particular, given that backpacking
and joy; therefore, there is no need to have adventurers have to carry their gear, the total
anything else. weight of their bag and its contents should be
E) It develops self-esteem, self-confidence, and their primary concern.
creativity, along with problem-solving and
critical thinking skills. A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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