Английский язык, Воронина Т.Е.
А класс
Тема урока: Мистические места на Земле. Виды путешествий.
Контроль навыков чтения.
Задачи: - выучить новые слова к теме и научиться их употреблять в речи на уровне
текста;
- проверить умения учащихся самостоятельно читать текст и выполнять к нему
задания.
I. Выучить слова модуля 8а
II. Контроль чтения.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 1-7. В каждом задании укажите букву выбранного Вами варианта ответа на вопрос к тексту.
Bungee-jumping
Bungee-jumping is not new. Millions of people have jumped from high places with elastic tied to their ankles but until recently not me. There are plenty of places to try a jump, some no great distance from my home. Unlike my friends, however, I was looking for a better view than that from a crane in a London suburb, so I chose one of the world's classic bungee locations; I jumped from the bridge which crosses the Victoria Falls in central Africa. And I learned something from the experience: I discovered that I am scared of heights.
At the Falls one of the world's top bungee operators arranges for a steady stream of tourists to throw themselves off the bridge. Their queue, you might imagine, would be а good place to build up your confidence, as you watch at the brave people ahead of you successfully complete the challenge. In practice, it gives you time to lose your nerve. Not least because those in front, as far as you can see, jump off the bridge and are never seen again. I discovered later that they are pulled back up and undipped on the lower part of the bridge, out of sight of those waiting to jump. The jumper in front of me, a young girl, was obviously terrified. Two employees helped her towards the jump point but while her feet were edging forward, the rest of her body was saying 'no way'. In the end, shaking like a leaf, she chickened out and sat down to get her legs untied. Although her refusal had been recorded on video camera, she didn't appear ashamed — more relieved as far as I could see. My sympathy for her increased as my turn got closer.
All loose possessions were removed from my pockets, and a harness was tightened around my body. «This is just for your security», I was told but I didn't feel greatly reassured. Then it was my turn to sit down. My ankles were tied together and the length of elastic was attached. The waiting, at least, was over, and for that I was grateful. Helpers on either side led me to the edge. Looking down, I suddenly felt а real fear. The waters of the River Zambezi were far below, one hundred metres below according to the brochure. Although I never once let go of the grab rails, my helpers encouraged me to gradually move my feet forward until I reached the edge of the metal step that stood between me and the drop. At this point, if I'd not had the courage, I might have backed out.
There were only 30 people watching, none of whom I was likely to see again. I could live with the disappointment — and I knew the employees weren't allowed to push me. But my rational mind talked me round. Thousands of people had done this jump and survived to tell the tale. I took a deep breath, spread out my arms and toppled forward. I found myself dropping face forward into space. Then there was a tug on my legs, slowing me gently as I neared the river's surface. And then I was being pulled back up again — and then dropping again, and so it continued. Strangely, the fear hadn't gone when a man on a rope pulled me back towards the bridge, and what's more, it stayed with me. Not a moment too soon, I was pulled up onto the safety of solid ground.
Luckily, I landed on the Zambian side of the river, where I was staying in a hotel. I was glad that I didn't have to walk across the bridge. Even though it was wide, with a high railing, I just didn't want to go anywhere near that one hundred metres drop ever again.
Why hadn't the writer tried bungee-jumping before?
A) He had a fear of high places.
B) It's not possible in his home area.
C) He wanted it to be in a special place.
D) It didn't appeal to his friends.
According to the writer, what was the disadvantage of the queue?
A) You could see how people felt after they'd jumped.
B) It meant that other people were waiting for you to jump.
C) You could see how confident the other jumpers were.
D) It meant you had the chance to change your mind.
According to the writer, how did the young girl seem to feel about her experience?
A) embarrassed by her lack of courage.
B) glad that the whole thing was over.
C) pleased that her attempt had been filmed.
D) disappointed to have wasted an opportunity.
How did the writer feel while the equipment was being fitted?
A) relieved that his turn had come.
B) impressed by the safety procedures.
C) grateful for the help he was given.
D) concerned about his possessions.