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28.07.2020 05:12 •  Английский язык

С! 20 sports in australia are very popular. in many ways australia seems to be the sports and outdoor activity capital of the world. there's a wide range of climates on the continent, so a wide range of sports activities is available throughout the year. surfing is the obvious sport associated with australia, and if you are brave enough, you can enjoy this sport all year around. swimming is very popular, too. australians and tourists enjoy swimming both in swimming pools, and, of course, at a large number of australia's beaches. other popular sports include walking, jogging, cycling and much more. it may sound surprising but australia also offers skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. the snow in australia is real and ski resorts are popular. getting back to surfing, it's important to remember that anyone who wants to get into it should follow the safety rules. surfing is a high risk sport, and sharks are not actually the main danger. sharks are a common feature of australian waters but fatal attacks are rare. rips put inexperienced surfers at much greater risk. they are the cause of most tragedies at beaches. a rip, or a rip current, is a strong current running out to sea. it forms not far from the shore. it's difficult to notice when a rip comes. it drags everything from the beach to sea. rips are very dangerous as they can carry a weak or tired swimmer out into deep water. to avoid or survive rip currents, surfers and swimmers should use only life guide protected beaches. they should never swim or surf alone. they should never enter the surf in places where swimming is prohibited. sport is a great way to escape the stress of modern day living, but it can cause trouble if people are careless. 1.winter sports are popular in australia too. а) true в) false с) not stated 2. the most surfers' deaths and injures are caused by sharks. а) true в) false с) not stated. 3. all the beaches in australia have protection against sharks. а)true в) false с) not stated. 4. a rip is a dangerous fish that lives in australians waters. а) true в) false с) not stated