6 minute English--Tree climbing: part 1
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<P class=caption>Climbing a tree</P></DIV></DIV>
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<P>In the first of a two-part programme, Dan and Kate talk about tree climbing. What are the attractions of climbing trees and why is it growing as a sport for adults?</P>
<P><STRONG>This week's question:</STRONG></P>
<P>In what year was the first ever International Tree Climbing Championship held?<STRONG><BR></STRONG></P>
<P>a) 1964<BR>b) 1971<BR>c) 1976</P>
<P><STRONG>Listen out for the answer in the programme!</STRONG></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<H2 class=list-title>Vocabulary from the programme</H2>
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<DT id=id-1-1 class="first open" jQuery1267801090781="27">to grow up
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<P>to change from being a child to being an adult</P></DIV>
<DT id=id-1-2 class=open jQuery1267801090781="28">to choose something by default
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<P>to pick something because there are no alternatives or competitors</P></DIV>
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<P>to be interested in something</P></DIV>
<DT id=id-1-4 class=open jQuery1267801090781="30">to scamper
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<P>to run with quick short steps</P></DIV>
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<P>the central part of a tree</P></DIV>
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<P>the woody arm of a tree</P></DIV>
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<P>the parts of a plant below the ground</P></DIV>
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<P>the flat green parts of a plant</P></DIV>
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<P>the outer covering of a tree</P></DIV>
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<P>the thick sweet liquid inside a tree</P></DIV>
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<P>the leaves or the green parts of a plant</P></DIV>
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<P>the hard woody fruits of a pine tree</P></DIV></DD></DL></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>