If you are looking for some adventure along withphysical challenges, you may want to givebouldering a try. This activity involves free climbing on small rock formationsor __1__ rock walls. Bouldering, which literallymeans climbing on boulders, doesn’t need ropes or harnesses that are necessary for rock climbing. Bouldering only requires a minimal amount of__2__ such as climbing shoes, some chalk, and safety mats. A bouldering wall is no higher than five meters, so bouldering can be done both indoors and outdoors. What’s more, climbers are __3__ to solve problems by using their strength, technique, and balance to ascend rocks.
Bouldering has different scales to measure the difficulty of climbs. One of themost common is the V-scale. Climbs are __4__ from the easiest V0 up to V17. The Fontainebleau scale uses numbers from 1 to 9. However, there are also subdivisionsfeaturing __5__, such as 7a or 8b. The scale levels are divided according to the steepness, length, shape, and texture of the rock. Other __6__ include the type and size of the holds, the distance between them, and the complexity of the moves.
Various aspects of climbing are a focus in bouldering. Climbers need to __7__ such things as faces, slabs, overhangs, traverses, and problems while climbing. While some climbs may require delicatefootworkand technical skill, others demand strength and power. At the higher __8__ of difficulty scales, all of these abilities are needed.
Perhaps the best thing about bouldering is that it benefits people’s physical and mental health. Because it involves __9__ activity followed by rest periods, it offers both cardioworkouts and strength training. It can also __10__ self-confidence and even has cognitive benefits since it requires problem-solving abilities and deep concentration. Bouldering is truly a fun way to let off steam.
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If you are looking for some adventure along withphysical challenges, you may want to givebouldering a try. This activity involves free climbing on small rock formationsor artificial rock walls. Bouldering, which literallymeans climbing on boulders, doesn’t need ropes or harnesses that are necessary for rock climbing. Bouldering only requires a minimal amount ofequipment such as climbing shoes, some chalk, and safety mats. A bouldering wall is no higher than five meters, so bouldering can be done both indoors and outdoors. What’s more, climbers are challenged to solve problems by using their strength, technique, and balance to ascend rocks.
Bouldering has different scales to measure the difficulty of climbs. One of themost common is the V-scale. Climbs are rated from the easiest V0 up to V17. The Fontainebleau scale uses numbers from 1 to 9. However, there are also subdivisionsfeaturing letters, such as 7a or 8b. The scale levels are divided according to the steepness, length, shape, and texture of the rock. Other factors include the type and size of the holds, the distance between them, and the complexity of the moves.
Various aspects of climbing are a focus in bouldering. Climbers need to consider such things as faces, slabs, overhangs, traverses, and problems while climbing. While some climbs may require delicatefootworkand technical skill, others demand strength and power. At the higher end of difficulty scales, all of these abilities are needed.
Perhaps the best thing about bouldering is that it benefits people’s physical and mental health. Because it involves intense activity followed by rest periods, it offers both cardioworkouts and strength training. It can also boost self-confidence and even has cognitive benefits since it requires problem-solving abilities and deep concentration. Bouldering is truly a fun way to let off steam.
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Words in Use
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subdivision
[sʌbdəˋvɪʒən]
n. 分支
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steepness
[ˋstipnɪs]
n. 陡度，斜度
英檢中級
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footwork
[ˋfʊt͵wɝk]
n. （運動、舞蹈等的）腳法／步法
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cardio
[ˋkɑrdɪo]
n. 有氧運動
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formation
[fɔrˋmeʃən]
n. 形成，構成；（軍語）隊形
The army played a part in the formation of the young man’s character.
這位年輕人性格的形成有一部分受軍中的影響。
The soldiers marched in parade formation.
這些士兵以閱兵隊形行進。
高中 Level 4
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literally
[ˋlɪtərəlɪ]
adv. . 照字面地，直譯地；真正 / 確實地
Do not translate this articleliterally.
別照字面翻譯這篇文章。
Do not translate this article word for word.
別照字面翻譯這篇文章。
The auditorium wasliterallypacked with people.
大禮堂真的是人滿為患。
高中 Level 5
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harness
[ˋhɑrnɪs]
n. . 馬具，挽具 ; 登山安全帶
vt. 利用
The cowboy put the harness on his horse so that
it could pull a cart of wood.
這牛仔把馬具放在他的馬上面，這樣這匹馬就能拉一車的木
頭了。
Make sure your harness is not broken, or you’ll fall
off the mountain.
要確保你的登山安全帶沒有斷掉，不然你會從山上掉下來。
This device can harness the power of the wind to
generate electricity for this building.
這個裝置能利用風力為這棟建築物提供電力。
高中 Level 6
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minimal
[ˋmɪnəməl]
adj. 最小的
The house survived the fire with only minimal damage.
這棟房子逃過這場火災，只受到極小的損害。
高中 Level 5
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ascend
[əˋsɛnd]
vi. & vt. . 上升
=
climb
=
lift
There is a long flight of stairs ascending to the main gate of the cathedral.
有條很長的階梯向上通往大教堂的正門。
The air became thinner as we ascended the mountain.
我們爬上山時，空氣變得稀薄了起來。
The prince ascended the throne after the death of his father.
王子在父親過世後就登上了王位。
高中 Level 6
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texture
[ˋtɛkstʃɚ]
n. （料子、紡織物的）質地，觸感；（食物、飲品的）口感
vt. 形成（不平滑、粗糙的）紋理
This scarf is made of 100 percent cashmere and has a very smooth texture.
這條圍巾是 100% 喀什米爾毛料做成，觸感非常柔軟。
The baker used a knife to texture the icing on the cake into an unusual pattern.
烘焙師傅用刀子將蛋糕上的糖霜刷成不尋常的紋路。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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complexity
[kəmˋplɛksətɪ]
n. 複雜性(不可數) ; 複雜之處 (常用複數)
The complexity of the problem is far beyond my imagination.
這個問題的複雜程度遠超出我的想像。
Our aim is to help the public understand the complexities of the city’s financial problems.
我們的目標是幫助大眾了解該城市財務問題的複雜之處。
高中 Level 5
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aspect
[ˋæspɛkt]
n. 方面
Alcoholism will affect all aspects of your life.
酗酒會全面影響你的生活。
Brian outdistances John in all aspects, including math.
布萊恩在各方面都領先約翰，包括數學在內。
高中 Level 4
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delicate
[ˋdɛləkət]
a. 脆弱的；精緻的
=
weak
The eye is a rather delicate organ.
眼睛是很脆弱的器官。
Jonathan gave me a set of delicate china teacups for my birthday.
喬納森送了我一組精緻的陶瓷茶杯作為生日禮物。
高中 Level 4
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workout
[ˋwɝk͵aʊt]
n. （尤指運動的）鍛鍊，訓練（可數）
A half hour of cycling can only be regarded as a light workout.
騎腳踏車一小時只能視為輕量訓練。
多益綠色
高中 Level 4
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cognitive
[ˋkɑgnətɪv]
adj. 認知的
The disease did not affect the patient’s cognitive ability at all; he was still able to think logically.
該疾病一點都沒有影響到這名病人的認知能力，他還是能夠有邏輯地思考。
高中 Level 5
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concentration
[͵kɑnsɛnˋtreʃən]
n. 專心，專注；集中、濃度
=
focus
A beautiful woman walked by and disturbed Joe’s concentration.
一位美女走過，使喬分心。
The researchers did a study on population concentration.
這些研究人員作了一項有關人口集中的研究。
Six million Jews died in Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
二次大戰期間，有 6 百萬猶太人死於納粹集中營。
The concentration of sugar in the solution determines its sweetness.
溶液中糖的濃度決定了其甜度。
高中 Level 4
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give
[gɪv]
vt. & vi. 給予;捐贈
三態
give / gave [gev] / given [ˋgɪvən]
Give me that book over there.
把那邊那本書拿給我。
Give that book over there to me.
把那邊那本書拿給我。
Uncle Tom gave generously to the charity.
湯姆叔叔慷慨捐獻給那個慈善機構。
Never give in to fate.
永不向命運低頭。
The parents gave their children free rein to
learn whatever they’re interested in.
這對父母讓子女自由地學習他們感興趣的任何東西。
高中 Level 1
Practical Phrases
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along with sb/sth
連同某人 / 物，以及某人 / 物
= together with...
My camera was stolen, along with my cellphone.
我的相機連同手機一起被偷了。
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give... a try
試試看⋯⋯
= give it a try
It isn't easy to master this game, but give it a try.
這個遊戲不容易上手，不過試試看吧。
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let off steam
釋放精力；宣洩感情
Playgrounds are great places for kids to let off steam.
遊樂場是讓小孩釋放精力的絕佳地點。
