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A good way to fight against summer heat is to have a cold drink. ①
However, a more interesting way
is a kind of sport called kite surfing.Kite surfing is a kind of water sport, which uses wind to pull a rider through the water on a small
kiteboard. It started in Hawaii in 1998. ②
With kite surfing, one can feel the cool water and get much
excitement.Recently, kite surfing has become more popular. The following are mostly the reasons for the
growing popularity of kite surfing:
◎Easy to learn
Compared with other water sports, kite surfing is easier to learn. A beginner can understand how to
control (控制) the kite with 5-10 hours of training. In a short time anyone can exercise the skill to
experience kite surfing. Anybody aged from 13 to 65 can learn.
◎Low cost
Compared with other water sports, the
equipment(设备) for kite surfing is cheaper. One can pay
around 1,500 dollars for a full set of kite surfing equipment.
◎Safe and exciting
Kite surfing is becoming even safer than before. ③人们就能享受风筝冲浪的兴奋。
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www.whatsonxiamen.com根据短文内容，完成下列任务。
任务一：将文中划线的句子①②翻译成汉语。
1. _________________________________________
2. _________________________________________
任务二：将文中划线的句子③翻译成英语。
3. ________________________________________
任务三：完成下列句子，每空一词。
4. Kite surfing is a kind of sport using ________ to pull a rider through the ________.
5. Kite surfing is a cool sport with about _________ years of history.