I know that jousting is a sport that was practised in medieval times. It involved men on horseback who would run towards one another trying to knock each other off their horses using a long stick.
1 What equipment is required for this sport? (horse, lance, armour)
2 Is the sport dangerous? (yes)
3 Do people still participate in jousting today? (yes, they do)
1 What equipment is required for this sport? (horse, lance, armour)
2 Is the sport dangerous? (yes)
3 Do people still participate in jousting today? (yes, they do)
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2 had/tried
3 were
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12 turn
2 had/tried
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risked life and limb = did sth very dangerous
restricted = limited
glamorous = attractive
making a comeback = becoming popular again
exhilarating = very exciting
restricted = limited
glamorous = attractive
making a comeback = becoming popular again
exhilarating = very exciting
1 Competitors
2 spectators
3 opponent
4 audience
2 spectators
3 opponent
4 audience
Para 1: Jousting was a thrilling and dangerous sport.
Para 2: There was some special equipment required for jousting.
Para 3: Jousting tournaments were big events.
Para 4: Jousting has reappeared in the 21st century.
Para 2: There was some special equipment required for jousting.
Para 3: Jousting tournaments were big events.
Para 4: Jousting has reappeared in the 21st century.
The picture is of a man on horseback, wearing a suit of armour and carrying a lance. The lance looks like it has a rounded tip. I would say that the competitor is taking part in a modern-day jousting tournament. I imagine that the spectators watching this event would be cheering for their favourite competitor, but perhaps the crowd would be small since jousting is not a very popular sport. •
Muay Thai is a martial art which was developed in Thailand. It is based on the idea that the body is a weapon, so parts of the body are used to represent weapons of war. For example, the hands become a sword and dagger, while shins and arms act as protective armour.
Originally, Muay Thai evolved through tribal warfare. The art was passed down from father to son and eventually became adopted by the Thai military. It was at this time that young men with military training decided to use their combat skills to develop Muay Thai as a sport.
The rules of Muay Thai are similar to the rules of kickboxing. Contestants fight for five rounds which last for three minutes each. During each round, players are awarded points based on their ability. The contestant with most points wins. However, if a contestant falls down and is unable to rise to their feet within ten seconds, they automatically lose the match.
Muay Thai has now become a popular international sport. Fans of mixed martial arts often incorporate Muay Thai techniques in their training. With its ever-growing popularity, the Thai government hopes that it will become very popular worldwide.
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Originally, Muay Thai evolved through tribal warfare. The art was passed down from father to son and eventually became adopted by the Thai military. It was at this time that young men with military training decided to use their combat skills to develop Muay Thai as a sport.
The rules of Muay Thai are similar to the rules of kickboxing. Contestants fight for five rounds which last for three minutes each. During each round, players are awarded points based on their ability. The contestant with most points wins. However, if a contestant falls down and is unable to rise to their feet within ten seconds, they automatically lose the match.
Muay Thai has now become a popular international sport. Fans of mixed martial arts often incorporate Muay Thai techniques in their training. With its ever-growing popularity, the Thai government hopes that it will become very popular worldwide.