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The term “extreme sports”, which we might have seen on a magazine or a website, 1 (be) becoming more and more common as the concept of extreme sports gains 2 (popular). But what are extreme sports on earth?
During the 1970s and 1980s, the term was used for sports with high risks 3 (involve). Today, however, the sports also include activities that give a feeling of adventure without 4 (necessary) putting a participant’s life in danger. For every extreme sport, there is professional equipment that has been developed 5 (protect) your body, improve your performance and give you 6 advantage in the competition.
Extreme sports cover a wide range. Some 7 (develop) from familiar activities so far, like mountain biking, climbing and drag race. Some may not be well known. For instance, bouldering is a kind of rock climbing 8 no rope is used. 9 usually takes place in an area with large rocks or in climbing center.
Nowadays, such sports have become more popular 10 young people all over the world than ever before.