Rock Climbing

People of all ages enjoy the challemge of climbing on large rocks and up steep cliff faces. Rock climbers wear specially designed shoes and light clothing. Climbers also wear harnesses, which are devices that are strapped around the body. Ropes attached to the harness are anchored to rocks. The harnesses and ropes keep climbers safe if they fall. Rock climbers often work in pairs. As one person climbs,another on the ground pulls on the rope to make sure it is not too loose. People who climb on icy cliffs or glaciers use ice axes to cut holes in the ice where their feet can go.
Finish the sentence

1a) The harnesses that climbers wear are.....................................................
* worn strapped around their body.
*made of rope woven with steel thread.

b) When two climbers work together, one climbs while the other................................. *goes above to pull on the ropes.
*remains below and pulls on the rope.

c) People who climb in icy places use ice axes to .......................................... *chop the ice from around their frozen ropes.
*to cut holes in the ice where they can put their feet

d) Who enjoys the challenge of rock climbing?

e) Where do rock climbers like to climb?

f) What do rock climbers wear?

g) What are harnesses?

h) What are the ropes attached and anchored to?

i) What keeps the climbers safe?

j) Do rock climbers usually work alone or in pairs?

k) How does the partnership work?

l) Do some climbers climb on icy cliffs?

m) What special piece of equipment do they use?

n) Would you like to try rock climbing? Why? Why not?