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- Winter sports can be more risky when it is cold.
- Skiing and snowboarding cause many injuries.
- People often hurt themselves in falls and collisions.
- Falling on an outstretched hand can hurt the wrist.
- Sharp equipment and hard snow add danger.
- Use proper gear and warm clothing for protection.
- Do simple warm-up exercises before activity.
- Match the slope to your skill and rest.
Difficult words
- risky — likely to cause harm or danger
- injury — harm or damage to a person's bodyinjuries
- fall — move down to the ground by accidentfalls
- collision — when two people or things hit each othercollisions
- wrist — the joint between hand and forearm
- equipment — tools or items needed for an activity
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Discussion questions
- Do you do warm-up exercises before sports?
- Which winter sport would you try: skiing or snowboarding?
- Do you use protective equipment when you play sports?
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