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For the questions 33–36, choose the best
option to complete the missing part of the
passage.

33. Many factors, including personality, age, 34. Doing extreme sports has been found
gender, lifestyle, affect behaviour and to enhance brain function and cognitive
motivation to participate in recreational abilities through the development of quick
sports. However, among the factors problem-solving and decision-making skills.
determining recreational activity, financial Additionally, they can promote mental
factors, lack of interest in an activity, free well-being and alleviate stress by triggering
time, and the necessary equipment play a a rush of adrenaline and dopamine, which
significant role. ---- Since engaging in certain can lead to feelings of euphoria and
leisure activities requires some disposable happiness. ---- Therefore, before taking up
income, which is usually not possible for these activities, individuals should consider
many, a lot of people prefer to stay home. Not the inherent benefits and weigh them against
surprisingly, the most popular pastimes are potential dangers. In doing so, they can make
also the cheapest and include watching TV, informed decisions about whether extreme
reading, and using the computer. sports suit them.
A) That is why the number of people A) However, it should be recognised that
participating in recreational activities and extreme sports carry possible risks, which
spending time outside has decreased each can be reduced with proper training and
year. safety measures.

B) For instance, people not very keen on B) Those with pre-existing medical conditions
recreational activities can save a lot of should therefore consult with their healthcare
money, spending fruitful time at home. provider before doing extreme sports.

C) In particular, finances play the most critical C) Such changes in the body and improved
role in the leisure time people spend and mental agility are believed to stimulate
their choice of activities. the growth of new brain cells and neural
connections.
D) No matter the financial situation, it is a fair
right for everyone from all walks of life. D) Overcoming fears and limitations with the
help of extreme sports is similarly linked to
E) Although leisure activities require some increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
money, people do not want to allocate
finances under any circumstances. E) Overall, while extreme sports can provide
numerous benefits, it is crucial to prioritise
safety above all else.

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