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READING COMPREHENSION THEME 1

38. - 40. soruları aşağıdaki parçaya göre
cevaplayınız.

Extreme sports involve high speeds and significant 39. According to the passage, rock climbing differs
levels of risk. Unlike traditional sports, they focus on from base jumping, as it ----.
individual performance and test physical and mental
endurance. Two common sports in this group are rock A) is more popular for all ages worldwide
climbing and base jumping. The first needs physical B) needs less mental strength and skill
strength, mental focus, and different techniques to development
climb steep cliffs. The goal is not just to reach the peak C) involves a parachute to reach the peak
but to become skilled in movements. Climbers use
special equipment, like harnesses and climbing shoes. D) causes more excitement and adrenaline
On the other hand, base jumping involves jumping from E) requires physical power to practise
fixed objects, such as cliffs, bridges, or buildings, with
a parachute. Helmets and harnesses are essential
for safety, and physical strength is not required. Both
sports carry serious risks, but they are extremely
popular among adrenaline lovers.

38. One can understand from the passage that ----. 40. It is understood from the passage that extreme
sports ----.
A) jumpers use low structures to do base
jumping A) are not suitable for people who love taking
risks
B) physical strength is essential for every
extreme sport B) encourage individual effort more than
traditional ones
C) base jumping is less risky than rock climbing
C) are activities that do not involve any safety
D) rock climbing and base jumping have common
equipment requirements
D) only include base jumping and rock climbing
E) adventure fans are keen on traditional sports
E) are practised without any kind of special
equipment

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