Close Up Unit 6 Sport with a Difference page 70 and 71

b. For an underwater challenge, try scuba diving. There are courses for all levels, including beginners. Instructors with years of experience can teach you, so you'll be in safe hands. Lessons are available all year at local swimming pools. The bad news? Lessons are expensive and you have to pay extra to hire the equipment.

c. Judo could be the right sport for you if you like reaching your goals. It uses coloured belts to show your level. There are seven levels, from white to black. When students get their first belt, it shows them that they can succeed. It gives them confidence and makes them want to go higher.

d. Cycling is an activity you can enjoy alone, or you can train and enter competitions. Who knows? You could be a future winner of the Tour de France! Whether you ride for health, enjoyment or competition, you must wear special equipment. Never cycle without a helmet to protect your head.

e. If your coordination is good and you aren't afraid of falling over, figure skating (dancing on ice) is an excellent way to get exercise and have some fun. You only need a pair of skates. If you'd like to try it, ask about figure skating programmes at your nearest ice rink.

g. You have heard of surfing, but what about... skurfing? It's an exciting new sport that combines water-skiing and surfing. A fd motorboat pulls you along; you stand on a surfboard instead of skis, and ride the waves that the boat creates. You need to hold о tight and not fall. Don't forget your life jacket.