“Conversation Starter Lesson Series: Intermediate” is designed for intermediate-level ESL learners who want to improve their fluency and confidence in speaking English.
Each lesson includes an engaging reading material with audio, vocabulary and expressions, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to be used for one to one class, group class, or self-study for both online and offline classes.
Unit 7: Sports
Story 05: Extreme Sports
Key Lesson Vocabulary & Expressions: Look over and review before proceeding.
- Rush of adrenaline
- Pushing yourself to the limit
- Base jumping
- Achieving the impossible
- Capable of more than we think
- Set of dangers
- Take necessary precautions
- Follow protocols
- Perseverance
- Facing one’s fears
Read or Listen to the following passage:
I have always loved extreme sports. There’s something about the rush of adrenaline and the feeling of being alive that comes with pushing yourself to the limit that is hard to beat. My favorite extreme sport is base jumping. The feeling of leaping off a tall structure and soaring through the air is a feeling unlike any other.
People often ask me why I take such risks. For me, it’s about pushing past my fears and limitations and experiencing life in a different way. There’s no better feeling than achieving something you once thought was impossible. It’s a reminder that we are capable of so much more than we think.
Of course, extreme sports come with their own set of dangers and risks. Safety is always a top priority, and I make sure to take all necessary precautions and follow all protocols. It’s important to respect the risks and not take unnecessary chances.
Extreme sports have taught me many important life lessons, such as the value of perseverance, determination, and facing one’s fears. They have also allowed me to explore and experience the world in a way that few others get to.
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the author’s favorite extreme sport?
- Why does the author enjoy extreme sports?
- What is the author’s approach to safety in extreme sports?
- What has the author learned from participating in extreme sports?
- What are some of the dangers associated with extreme sports?
Conversations Starters:
- What is your opinion of extreme sports?
- Have you ever participated in an extreme sport? If so, which one?
- What draws people to extreme sports?
- What are the dangers associated with extreme sports?
- Should extreme sports be more regulated to ensure the safety of participants?
- Are extreme sports more appealing to younger people? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, what is the most dangerous extreme sport?
- What can we learn from those who participate in extreme sports?
- Do you think extreme sports are worth the risk? Why or why not?
- How do extreme sports compare to other types of sports in terms of skill, athleticism, and risk?
