Summative assessment for the unit «Sports>>> Task 1. Read the text about extreme sports and circle the most suitable answer. What do snowboarding, base jumping, skydiving, downhill mountain biking, and hang gliding have in common? They are all considered "extreme" sports because they involve some degree of danger, and lots of excitement. Many people choose these alternative sports over traditional options like soccer or tennis. Patrick, 25, started snowboarding when he was eight. He still feels he needs to be constantly on the edge. Catherine, 47, started bungee jumping a few years ago simply to add some variety to her life. Indeed, extreme sports, or alternative sports as others prefer to call them, attract people of all ages, including parents with their children. Paul, 35, enjoys skateboarding and mountain biking with his 10-year-old daughter. He says that skateboarding requires as much, if not more, training and skill as soccer, basketball, or boxing. Many parents like him feel that some of these sports create the perfect opportunity to teach children about safety, self-confidence and endurance, while engaging in new physical activities. 1. What is the main purpose of this article? a) to say the advantages of alternative sports b) to call people to take up sports c) to discuss the popularity of alternative sports d) to learn the dangers of certain sports 2. Why does Patrick practice snowboarding? a) He enjoys the excitement. b) It builds endurance. c) He finds it physically challenging. d) It helps develop self-confidence. 3. What does Paul say about skateboarding? a) It's easier than football. b) It does not require physical strength. c) It's not too expensive to do. d) It takes a lot of practice. 4. What can be inferred about the writer of this passage? a) He has tried extreme sports in the past. b) He believes children should not go in for extreme sports. c) He thinks extreme sports are not worth the cost. d) He is in favour of extreme sports. 5. Who is near Paul on mountain biking? a) son b) wife c) daughter d) daddy