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3b Dos and don’ts Lesson Link

1.READING ESMwww.ien.edu.sa
EXTREME SPORTS MAGAZINE
A. Discuss.
Caving
• Do you like exploring new places?
• How does it make you feel? INTER VIEW

B. Read the text quickly and match the Clive Stewart
questions a-e with the paragraphs 1-5.

a. Do you need special training?
b. How did it all start?
c. Apart from strong boots and helmets,

what safety equipment do you need?
d. Why is caving so popular?
e. What’s the most important thing to remember?

Caving ESM »INTERVIEW

They’re dark, cold, wet and dangerous places. 3.

So, why do people explore them? Most caving clubs have special programmes for

Who better to ask than the country’s top caver beginners. They must learn the basic skills above ground

Clive Stewart! first. They aren’t allowed to take part otherwise. You have
to be physically fit for caving and the minimum age for

club members is usually 16.
1. 4.
Well, up until the late 19th century, scientists explored
caves for study. In 1889, Edouard-Alfred Martel used ropes Never explore caves alone, always in groups. And you
and ladders to go down vertical caves over 100m deep mustn’t go without an experienced caver. Also, it’s
because he liked exploration. Today, we call these caves a good idea to leave a note of your trip and the time
‘potholes’ and they are the most popular with cavers. you expect to return with someone. Caving can be
dangerous. It’s very easy for accidents to happen, but
2. rescuing people is very difficult, sometimes impossible.

It’s the thrill of the unknown and discovering new places. 5.
Sometimes, you have to walk through waist-high water or
climb a slippery rock face, and you think, ‘What am I doing?’ Without light you are lost. So, each person must
But then you discover a huge underground cave with have a headlamp and at least one extra, as well as
beautiful rock formations and it all seems worth it. batteries. You need some strong ropes and a first-aid
Of course, half the fun is trying to get back out of the cave. kit is necessary, too. You don’t have to wear special
clothing, as long as what you wear is warm and
waterproof.

C. Read again and write T for True or F for False. D. Look at the highlighted words in the text and match
1. Scientists started cave exploration in the them with the meanings a-f.

19th century. 1. vertical a. excitement
2. Cavers enjoy getting into caves more than
2. thrill b. shapes
getting out.
3. You do the first part of the training in a cave. 3. formations c. going straight up or down
4. Teens under 16 can’t go cave exploring.
5. Only experienced cavers should explore 4. beginners d. not letting water in

caves alone. 5. the minimum e. people starting to learn
6. All members of a group must have more
6. waterproof f. the smallest possible
than one light.
7. Special clothes are necessary. E. Discuss.
• Would you like to start cave exploration?
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Why? / Why not?