Упражнение 6 Юнит 1 (рабочая тетрадь)
ГДЗ Rainbow English 10 класс - ответы

6. Read the text and complete the statements after it.
There is a fell running event happening in North West Wales almost every weekend, especially during the summer.
Also known as hill or mountain running, fell running is a little bit like cross country running, but is taken much more seriously. It’s not an easy sport, but it’s becoming more and more popular.
Fell running started hundreds of years ago in the hills of northern England, Wales and the Scottish Highlands. In the past these races often took place in mountain villages as part of country fairs. It became a real sport about 60 years ago. In 1952, the first Lake District Mountain Trial took place. Later, in 1970, the Fell Runners Association was created.
There are different types of fell running competition. Some races last 24 hours or even 48 hours. Other races are shorter. For example, there can be a race up and down just one mountain. In other races, runners have to see how many mountains they can run up and down in one day. In 1932, Bob Graham ran up and down 42 mountains in one day. The men’s record now is 77 mountains. The record for women is 62 mountains.
Fell running can be dangerous for people without experience. In competitions, all fell runners must have experience of the mountains. They must know how to use a map and compass. On long races, the rules say that everyone must take a map, whistle, compass, a very light tent (weighing less than two kg) and enough food.
If you want to start fell running, you should join a fell running club. In that way, you can learn about the sport from experts. At first, you can do easy runs. When you have more experience, you can begin to try more difficult routes. When you are in the mountains, it is important to understand your own ability. It is also a good idea to check on the weather because mountain weather changes very quickly. And you must have a pair of good fell running shoes.
1. The number of people who take part in fell running has increased over the years
a) has increased over the years
b) has lessened with time
c) has always remained the same
d) is still changing
2. Fell running began as a kind of entertainment.
a) a traditional sport
b) a national sport
c) a kind of entertainment
d) a country-wide entertainment
3. Rules for fell running competitions vary
a) vary
b) vary from time to time
c) vary from area to area
d) are firmly fixed
4. Fell runners needn’t learn how to make a camp meal.
a) put up a tent
b) make a camp meal
c) find their position on the map
d) use a piece of equipment which shows cardinal points (north, south etc)
5. Fell runners aren’t supposed to begin doing the sport on their own.
a) to choose easy routes
b) to begin training on easy routes
c) to learn doing only easy runs
d) to begin doing the sport on their own
6. Fell runners are advised to know what kind of route they can cope with.
a) to be well dressed
b) to go fell running only in good weather
c) to know what kind of route they can cope with
d) not to mind changeable mountain weather