Voiceover: Parkour has recently exploded across Britain as a new, unique sport for young people. The Professional Parkour community continues to be a great inspiration for the next generation.
(Indistinct voices)
Parkour teacher: If you want help, you can get your friends to help you. And try not to touch the ground. Come on Luke, come on. Grab the rail.
(Indistinct voices of children.)
Alex Pownall: It’s open to all, it challenges me, it doesn’t require much equipment. I can do it for any length of time, I can scare myself, I can challenge myself physically. I can learn a hundred different skills just by learning one jump.
Arthur: When I’m high it’s a mix-up of afraid and really happy. I just generally like climbing, jumping and that sort of stuff. Pushing limits and things like that.
Kelda: I really like it ‘cause it’s kind of like me. None of my other hobbies really were. All my other friends think I’m, like, really good, but I’m not actually that good. I really liked it once when we were in Oval and then Alex hung us upside down from a building. We had another coach here to help … and they each held one of our ankles … and we hung off a building.
Arthur: Volcano!
Exercise I. Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–h next to the numbers 1–8.
1…….. to grab d. to take something in your hand suddenly
2…….. to scare someone f. to make someone afraid
3…….. a rail h. a metal bar that serves as a barrier
4…….. to challenge you a. to test your abilities in an interesting and stimulating way
5…….. upside down c. reversed so that the top is at the bottom and the bottom is at the top
6…….. stuff b. things
7…….. your ankle e. the part of your body between your foot and your leg
8…….. a skill g. the ability to do something well, especially through practice
Exercise II. Write a number (1–6) to put these sentences in order.
A boy is jumping next to a river and around a city landscape.
The voiceover tells us about the popularity of Parkour in the UK.
Different people talk about what they like about Parkour.
The teacher encourages the children and gives them advice.
A boy shouts ‘Volcano’!
A boy jumps onto a branch of a tree.
Exercise III. Circle True or False for these sentences.
1. Parkour has been popular in the UK for a long time. True, False
2. The teacher encourages the children to help each other. True, False
3. Alex says you can learn a lot from Parkour. True, False
4. Arthur has mixed emotions when he’s doing Parkour. True, False
5. Arthur says he likes pushing people when he does Parkour. True, False
6. Kelda feels the same about Parkour as she does about her other hobbies. True, False
7. Kelda says she is better at Parkour than people think. True, False
8. Kelda liked hanging upside down from a building. True, False
Exercise IV. In 150-200 words or more, prepare your personal statement on the topic “Generation Parkour”.
Here are some questions you can use to plan or develop an essay:
1. What does “Generation Parkour” mean?
2. Where did parkour originate?
3. How has parkour changed over time?
4. Why is parkour associated with younger generations?
5. How does parkour reflect modern youth culture?
6. What values or attitudes are connected to parkour?
7. What mental skills are needed for parkour?
8. How does overcoming obstacles in parkour relate to real life?
9. What can young people learn from parkour?
10. What dangers are associated with parkour?
“Generation Parkour” means young people who love parkour and active life. Parkour started in France. Later it became popular in many countries, like the UK. Today many teenagers practice it.
Parkour is jumping, climbing and moving over obstacles. It is popular with young people because it is fun and exciting. It does not need much equipment. You only need comfortable clothes and safe shoes. Many young people like it because they can challenge themselves.
Parkour shows that young people are brave and active. It teaches confidence and control. When you do parkour, you must focus and think fast. You also need courage because sometimes you feel scared.
Overcoming obstacles in parkour is like solving problems in real life. It teaches you not to give up. It helps you become stronger in your body and mind.
However, parkour can be dangerous if you are not careful. That is why it is important to train safely and listen to your coach.
I think parkour is a good sport for young people because it builds strength, confidence and determination.
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