GE B2 Unit 1 Use of English 2 A

What is parkour?

Parkour is a non- ¹_____ (COMPETE) activity that developed from army trainingin the 1980s which was designed to improve ²_____ (FIT).Those who do it aim to get from one point to another as quickly and efficiently as possible. They do this by only using their physical ³_____ (ABLE), through running, jumping and climbing. Basically, any movement that only uses the body is ⁴_____ (ACCEPT). Parkour develops strength, spatial ⁵_____ (AWARE) and creativity. The sport aims to build ⁶_____ (CONFIDENT), self-discipline and self-reliance as well as ⁷_____ (RESPONSIBLE) for one’s actions. It encourages respect for others and one’s environment and highlights the importance of play, discovery and ⁸_____ (SAFE) at all times. As with many sports and physical activities, there is a risk of ⁹_____ (INJURE) or even death and those doing parkour need to accept this risk. But the sense of ¹⁰_____ (ACHIEVE) that free runners feel after completing a course cannot be matched.