《2026年名校金典课堂八年级英语上册人教版》

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Rock climbing did not become a sport until late in the 1900s. But now it has become a popular outdoor activity. While rock climbing may still be necessary for mountain climbing， most people just climb low mountains for fun.
If you tried rock climbing before， you will know that it is not a very easy sport. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing both need practice. What most people don't know is that rock climbing is one of the sports that depend on both your body and mind.
To climb successfully， one must use wonderful skills. One of the important rules is to always have three parts of your body on the rock face. Another important rule is that your arms must hold you close to the rock face while your legs are pushing you up， the closer you are to the rock face， the easier it is to climb.
Rock climbing is a wonderful sport. Once you start to learn how to climb， you'll find more fun. People who like games such as chess playing or problem-solving may also love rock climbing， because they are nearly the same in the way of thinking. For anyone who wants to get into beautiful shape， rock climbing is a fun and good way. Anyone who enjoys a difficult game and loves outdoor activities should think of taking rock climbing as a new hobby.
1. When did rock climbing become a sport?
Rock climbing became a sport late in the 1900s.
2. What are two important rules for successful rock climbing mentioned in the passage?
One rule is to always have three parts of your body on the rock face. The other is that your arms hold you close to the rock face while your legs push you up.
3. Why is rock climbing not an easy sport according to the text?
Because it needs practice， and it depends on your body and mind and one must use wonderful skills to climb successfully.
4. Why might people who like chess playing also love rock climbing?
Because rock climbing is nearly the same as chess playing in the way of thinking.
5. Do you think rock climbing is suitable for everyone? Why?
It may not be suitable for everyone. People with some health problems may not be able to do it. (合理即可)

答案： Rockclimbingbecameasportlateinthe1900s.; Oneruleistoalwayshavethreepartsofyourbodyontherockface. Theotheristhatyourarmsholdyouclosetotherockfacewhileyourlegspushyouup.; Becauseitneedspractice， anditdependsonyourbodyandmindandonemustusewonderfulskillstoclimbsuccessfully.; Because rock climbing is nearly the same as chess playing in the way of thinking.; Itmaynotbesuitableforeveryone. Peoplewithsomehealthproblemsmaynotbeabletodoit. (合理即可)