Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Of course there have ___________ been people who have looked for adventures —those who have climbed the _______ mountains，explored unknown parts of the world or _______ in small boats across the greatest oceans. Now，however，there are people who look for the immediate _______ from a dangerous activity which may only last a few minutes or even _________.

I would consider bungee jumping to be a good example of such an activity. You jump from a high place about 200 meters above the ground with an elastic（有弹性的）rope ___________ to your ankles. You _________ at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from _________ the ground. It is said that 2 million people around the world have now _______ bungee jumping. Other activities，which most people would say are as __________ as bungee jumping，____________ jumping from tall buildings and ____________ into the sea from the top of high rocks.

Why do people take part in such activities？Some psychologists（心理学家）say that it is __________ life in modern society has become safe but __________ .In the past，people's lives were constantly under __________. They had to go out and hunt for __________，and life was a continuous battle for survival.

Nowadays, ______________ many people, life offers little excitement. They live and work in relatively safe conditions; they ____________ food in shops; and there are doctors and hospitals to take ____________ of them if they become ill. The answer for some of these people is to ____________ danger in activities such as bungee jumping.

How to read more and learn more

These days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can broaden my mind and improve my language skills.【小题1】  Here are some tips for you.

【小题2】Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.

【小题3】

No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may introduce you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.

You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. 【小题4】

【小题5】Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.