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Chapter: 6th English : Term 2 Unit 1 : Prose : Sports Stars
Listening
LISTENING
E. Listen to your teacher and number the pictures accordingly.
1.
White water rafting
The icy Himalayan
heights are the source of a major chunk of India’s rivers. The complex network
of rivers flowing through valleys and forests are just perfect for adventure
sport like the white water rafting. Among the other regions in the country, the
Garhwal and Kumaon region in Uttarakhand is regarded as the best location for a
perfect water adventure. The most suitable period for this watery performance
is between September-November and March- May.
2.
Paragliding
Paragliding has a huge following all over the world and is the recreational and competitive
adventure sport. It is a relatively new sport
in India. The major paragliding sites in India are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan
and Maharashtra. The flying season spans September to December and then March
to June.
3.
Skiing
Skiing is a big
craze worldwide. Gulmarg in Kashmir offers one of the largest facilities for
this winter sport. The best part is that the snow conditions remain excellent
from December to April. Meanwhile, the slopes in Garhwal and Kumaon are also
ideal place for skiing in the winter months. Auli in Garhwal is currently rated
as one of India’s best skiing resort.
4.
Snorkeling and scuba diving
While the sky and the mountains provide you with a good amount of adventure, the underwater ecosystems promise a stunning world of mysterious beauty exhibited in its marine flora and fauna. The areas around the Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well as Bay of Bengal present water sport lovers’ opportunities to delve and dive deep inside the ocean’s depths and enjoy the marvellous sights they have to offer.
Write
' T' if the statement is True and ' F' if the statement is False.
1. Himachal Pradesh
is an ideal place for paragliding.
2. Skiing offers opportunities
to delve into oceans.
3. Paragliding is also
a recreational adventure sport.
4. Scuba Diving has
a huge following all over the world.
5. The most suitable
period for Skiing is from March to June.
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