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3b Dos and don’ts

. READING

A. Discuss. B. Read the text quickly and match the
• Do you like exploring new places? questions a-e with the paragraphs 1-5.
• How does it make you feel? a. Do you need special training?
b. How did it all start?
c. Apart from strong boots and helmets, what
safety equipment do you need?
d. Why is caving so popular?
e. What’s the most important thing to remember?

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INTERVIEW

Caving

They’re dark, cold, wet and dangerous places.
So, why do people explore them?
Who better to ask than the country’s top caver
Clive Stewart! 3

Most caving clubs have special programmes for
1 beginners. They must learn the basic skills above
Well, up until the late 19 century, scientists explored ground first. They aren’t allowed to take part
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caves for study. In 1889, Edouard-Alfred Martel used otherwise. You have to be physically fit for caving and
ropes and ladders to go down vertical caves over 100 m the minimum age for club members is usually sixteen.
deep because he liked exploration. Today, we call these
caves ‘potholes’ and they are the most popular with 4
cavers. Never explore caves alone, always in groups. And you
mustn’t go without an experienced caver. Also, it’s
2 a good idea to leave a note of your trip and the time
It’s the thrill of the unknown and discovering new you expect to return with someone. Caving can be
places. Sometimes, you have to walk through waist- dangerous. It’s very easy for accidents to happen, but
high water or climb a slippery rock face, and you think, rescuing people is very difficult, sometimes impossible.
‘What am I doing?’ But then you discover a huge
underground cave with beautiful rock formations, and 5
it all seems worth it. Of course, half the fun is trying to Without light you are lost. So, each person must have a
headlamp and at least one extra, as well as batteries.
You need some strong ropes, and a first-aid kit is
necessary too. You don’t have to wear special clothing,
C. Read the text and write T for True or F for False. as long as what you wear is warm and waterproof.
1. Caves are safe places.
2. Cavers enjoy getting into caves more D. Look at the highlighted words in the text and match
than getting out. them with the meanings a-f.
3. You do the first part of the training 1. vertical a. excitement
in a cave. 2. thrill b. shapes
4. Teens under sixteen can’t go cave exploring. 3. formations c. going straight up or down
5. Only experienced cavers should 4. beginners d. not letting water in
explore caves alone. 5. the minimum e. people starting to learn
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6. All members of a group must have 6. waterproof f. the smallest possible
more than one light.
7. Special clothes are necessary. E. Discuss.
• Would you like to start cave exploration?
Why? / Why not?
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