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attached to a power

have to

learn to

into the

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tesurfers

andthe kite atthe

control both the surfboard

white

tricks

andturns

sametime, andperform

in the air.

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the GreatBarrier Reef,

water that

kitesurfers

thanksto

thewarm,flat

have become

them.

The islands

surrounds

destination

that Whitehaven

such a popular

as

Kitehaven

Beach there

is now known

Beach!

rating: 3/5

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Lie ontheir

backs

on large

travelling

from ground,

skateboards

only 4cms

of nearly

130kph

. The

on the road

at speeds

rider, who

built to fit each

boards are specially

suit and a full motorbike

must wear a leather

.Roads

ebrakes

. Riders

use their

feetas

helmet

for competition

s,

but

not for

are closed

, so a car always

follows

practice

sessions

of accide

nts.

each luger in case

has lots of

Melbourne

Wheredo they

do it~

most Satur

days. See our

clubs

that practise

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message

board for details

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onspecial

.

light. powerful

, oft-road

bikes.

Using ramps

.

riders can jump

over obstac les up

to 35m

perform

special moves

While in th e air they

such asthe

"whip"

(turning the bike sideways

(kickingtheir legs

in the air),the "superman"

tothe bike)

them

andflyingparallel

out behind

" (fixing

their feet under

and the "c liff hanger

.

the a handlebars

and releasing

their hands]

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do thev

do~

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off tall structures

, span

(bridges)

,

s, antennae

(BASE= building

. To beg

in

earth) and land with

a para

chute

dy

be

a

alrea

to

base jumping

you

have

of 150

experience

, with

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skydiver

e cornp

jumps .

Base

jumping

has

a

parachute

have

a

reputation

.

Jumpers

controversial

up in hospital at some

95% chance

of ending

sport is even illegal

. The

point in thei r career

.

in some countries,

including

the USA

(often

e

do

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in Tasman

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2. kite
3. parachule
4. ramp
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6.surfboard

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3. can you

see inSydney

Ihis summer?

two pieces ofequipment logelher?

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5. needs

you 10 have

experienceof parachuling?

Ihe "superman"?

6. has a specia

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for each person?

ipmenl designed

7. needs special equ

islands?

8. is praclised aroundIropical

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it took Ihem

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chil dren to be

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to hang out particular

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in Kent,

day to

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40 cafes, bars and

restaurants.

dis cover over 330 stores and

a

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, including

There' s also a gr eat range of leisur

tdoor activiti

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13-screen

cin ema and a sp a, plus ou

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rock-cli

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boating

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leave

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a Creche,

children

aged 2-8

years at the Kids Village

toys , arts an d crafts,

where they will have access to

comp uters and

a sports a rea.

Monday - Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10.00am
9.00am -
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	by car :			. just a mile		from M25	unc IOn		,
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	on the A2	London to Canterbury		road. There
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~~e~:~:buses	visit Bluewater	each hour and connect well with	other

cars.

routes.

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	oDo you	ever go to large shopping
									from shops?
					do they have apart
	the pictures? Whatfacilities
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	regularlyvisit these shops?
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in the text

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8lFind the

words forthese leisure facilities

rats.

name for

a cinema

.

1.The American

.

2. Acafe that specialises

in milk and

ice cream products

,

3. Aplace where you

can go bowlinq

of different restaurants and

4. An area where there are lots

takeaways.

.sauna

or steam

5. Aplace where you can relax,

ego ina pool

room.

where you

can playon

coin-operated

games

6.Aplace

machines.

.

7. Aplace

where you

can skateboard

Re

ding

shopping centre and

[) Readthe

website about an

English

answer the questions .

centre?

1. Whatis the name ofthe shopping

does it have?

2. How many

shops and restaurants

r to adults?

activities does it offe

3.What leisure

inthe creche?

children

4.What

activities does it offer to young

there during the day?

5. Can you only go

spaces does it have?

6. How manycar parking

Bluewater?

to get off at to visit

7.Whallra

in station

do you need

easilyreach Bluewater bybus?

8. Can you

S

aking

likefun to you? Dr would

mDoes

spendingtime

at a mallsound

isure time?

you rather

dosomething

different

withyourle

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that you

spent at

g a day

li'IWrite

to a friend

describin

a letter

the type ofshops

you went

in.

an American mall. Mention

.

what you

ate. and what other altractions

you visited

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