Spotlight Broadcasts, Extreme Sports

Extreme Sports

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I'm Marina Santee. And I'm Elizabeth Lickiss. Welcome to Spotlight. This programme uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.

Today's Spotlight takes us into a world of danger and high risk - the world of Extreme Sports. Jane and Julian stand on the edge of a huge mountain. Far below them they can see a river. A number of people gather behind the safety barrier. The atmosphere is tense. Jane and Julian are tied to each other. Their ankles are attached to a strong piece of rubber rope. In a few seconds time, they will both jump. The rope is their survival line. It attaches them to the bridge they are standing on. The rope is designed to spring them back up just before they hit the rocks and river below. The rope will pull them away from danger just in time. Jane and Julian know that they are putting their lives at risk. But they are not afraid. They have made many jumps like this before. But today's jump is very special. Before the couple jump, they make some very special promises to each other. Friends and family watch from behind the safety barrier. They watch as Jane and Julian make their promises of marriage! Yes, they decided to get married doing what they loved best - bungee jumping.

Jane and Julian love bungee jumping! But how did this unusual sport originate? Who performed the first bungee jump? Well there are a number of different stories. But most bungee jumpers agree on the place of origin. They say that the sport comes from the South Pacific - from a tribe on Pentecost Island.

The people of this South Pacific tribe tell each other this story. A woman was running away from her husband. Her husband used to beat her. She was afraid of him. One time, the woman climbed a tall tree to escape from him. She then tied a strong plant root - a vine - to her ankles. Her husband followed her into the tree. He tried to get hold of her. But she jumped out of the tree. Her husband lost his balance and fell. The strong plant root saved the woman - it stopped her from falling to the ground. It worked like a spring and pulled her back up. Her husband however, was killed. Ever since this event, men of the island have enjoyed the sport of bungee jumping. Stories say that men started bungee jumping to honour the courage of the woman. Whatever the reason - bungee jumping became a popular sport on the island.

Today, many people enjoy bungee jumping. People jump from bridges, balloons and helicopters. Some bungee jumpers have even performed jumps of over four hundred and fifty metres. New bungee jump competitions require jumpers to perform difficult turns in the air. Some jumpers even try to get hold of objects on the ground. They have to do this before the rubber rope pulls them back into the air again. This is difficult and dangerous. Experts in the sport need to tie the rope to the exact length needed. They have to consider the weight of the jumper. They have to consider the distance of the fall. These measurements need to be exact. A mistake of a few millimetres can result in serious injury - or death!

People call bungee jumping an 'extreme sport.' Extreme sports are designed to push people to the very limits of their abilities. Joe Tomlinson has written a book about the subject. It is called "The Ultimate Encyclopaedia of Extreme Sports". It talks about many different kinds of sports. But they all have one thing in common. The sports in the book are all very dangerous.

Try this. Do not take a breath in, for one minute! Liz will do it with you. Ready Elizabeth?

Go. I will tell you when the minute is up. While you do this, imagine diving deep into the ocean. You do not have an air tank! This is what the extreme sport of freediving involves. Normal divers carry air tanks on their backs when they dive. The only air that freedivers carry is the air in their lungs.

Some freedivers have travelled over one hundred metres down into the oceans. Anyone who does this needs a good set of lungs! Ok Liz that is one minute. You can breathe now! Not easy was it? But just imagine freedivers need to be able to hold their breath for minutes!

There are different kinds of freediving. The most extreme kind of diving is called 'absolute' diving. In this, the divers add weight to their bodies on the trip down. This makes them sink faster. Some divers have reached speeds of four metres a second! To return to the surface, divers use a lifting aid - such as a blow up container. Some absolute divers have managed to travel more than one hundred and twenty metres deep!

To do this, they learn special breathing methods. They train their lungs to hold air for long periods of time. They also have to limit their movement. Each move requires oxygen - and there is clearly a limited supply!

Freedivers needs great inner strength and control. A failed attempt can result in death. The divers have to be fully prepared mentally and physically. This is true for all lovers of extreme sports. As the name suggests, extreme sports mean extreme risks. So what makes people want to risk their lives in such a way?

Bungee jumpers, Jane and Julian say that pushing their human limits makes them feel more alive. Scientists say that this could be because of the way the chemical adrenaline works in the body. The body releases adrenaline into the blood. It does this when people are in danger. It also releases adrenaline when people perform extreme physical activity. Adrenaline makes people feel full of energy. Scientists believe that some people are addicted to the feeling that adrenaline gives. In Joe Tomlinson's book on Extreme Sports, he said, 'Extreme sports are about the individual. They are about the satisfaction of pushing yourself to your human limits. It is about challenging yourself to even greater things. Adrenaline is a powerful chemical. When it releases into the body the feeling is wonderful. Extreme sports have a life confirming quality about them. ' Do you agree with Joe's comments? What makes you feel really alive? Would jumping from the Empire state building help? Or how about walking across Niagara Falls on a thin piece of wire? Are these your ideas of fun? In our next programme in this series we will take extreme sports to the very limits. Join us next time to hear Extreme Sports, part two.

The writers of today's programme were Elizabeth Lickiss and Marina Santee. The voices you heard were from the United Kingdom. Computer users can hear our programmes, read our scripts and see our wordbook on our website at www.radio.english.net. This programme is called 'Extreme Sports Part One. '

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Today's Spotlight takes us into a world of danger and high risk - the world of Extreme Sports. Today's Spotlight takes us into a world of danger and high risk - the world of Extreme Sports. O Spotlight de hoje leva-nos a um mundo de perigo e de alto risco - o mundo dos desportos radicais. Spotlight hôm nay đưa chúng ta vào một thế giới đầy nguy hiểm và rủi ro cao - thế giới của những môn Thể thao mạo hiểm. Jane and Julian stand on the edge of a huge mountain. Jane and Julian stand on the edge of a huge mountain. Joana e Juliano estão à beira de uma enorme montanha. Far below them they can see a river. Muito abaixo deles vêem um rio. A number of people gather behind the safety barrier. Několik lidí se shromáždí za bezpečnostní bariérou. Várias pessoas juntam-se atrás da barreira de segurança. The atmosphere is tense. Atmosféra je napjatá. O ambiente é tenso. Bầu không khí căng thẳng. Jane and Julian are tied to each other. Jane a Julian jsou navzájem svázáni. Jane e Julian estão ligados um ao outro. Jane và Julian bị trói với nhau. Their ankles are attached to a strong piece of rubber rope. Jejich kotníky jsou připojeny k pevnému kousku gumového lana. Os seus tornozelos estão presos a um forte pedaço de corda de borracha. In a few seconds time, they will both jump. Za pár vteřin skočí oba. Dentro de alguns segundos, os dois saltam. Trong vài giây nữa, cả hai sẽ nhảy. The rope is their survival line. Toto lano je jejich přežití. A corda é a sua linha de sobrevivência. Sợi dây là sợi dây sinh tồn của họ. It attaches them to the bridge they are standing on. Připevní je na most, na kterém stojí. Prende-os à ponte em que se encontram. Nó gắn họ vào cây cầu mà họ đang đứng. The rope is designed to spring them back up just before they hit the rocks and river below. Lano je navrženo tak, aby je vrátilo zpět nahoru právě před tím, než narazí na skály a řeku dole. A corda foi concebida para os fazer voltar a subir mesmo antes de atingirem as rochas e o rio. Halat, kayalara ve aşağıdaki nehre çarpmadan hemen önce onları geri sıçratacak şekilde tasarlanmıştır. Sợi dây được thiết kế để kéo chúng trở lại ngay trước khi chúng chạm vào những tảng đá và dòng sông bên dưới. The rope will pull them away from danger just in time. Lano je je odvede pryč od nebezpečí právě včas. A corda puxa-os para longe do perigo mesmo a tempo. Sợi dây sẽ kịp thời kéo họ ra khỏi nguy hiểm. Jane and Julian know that they are putting their lives at risk. Jane a Julian ví, že se vystavují životnímu riziku. Jane e Julian sabem que estão a pôr as suas vidas em risco. But they are not afraid. Ale nebojí se. Mas eles não têm medo. They have made many jumps like this before. Udělali už mnoho skoků jako tento. Eles já deram muitos saltos como este antes. But today's jump is very special. Mas o salto de hoje é muito especial. Before the couple jump, they make some very special promises to each other. Antes de saltarem, o casal faz algumas promessas muito especiais um ao outro. Friends and family watch from behind the safety barrier. Os amigos e a família observam por detrás da barreira de segurança. Bạn bè và gia đình quan sát từ phía sau hàng rào an toàn. They watch as Jane and Julian make their promises of marriage! Eles ficam a ver Jane e Julian fazerem as suas promessas de casamento! Yes, they decided to get married doing what they loved best - bungee jumping. Sim, decidiram casar-se fazendo o que mais gostavam - bungee jumping. Đúng vậy, họ quyết định kết hôn và làm điều họ yêu thích nhất - nhảy bungee.

Jane and Julian love bungee jumping! A Jane e o Julian adoram o bungee jumping! But how did this unusual sport originate? Ale jak vznikl tento neobvyklý sport? Mas como surgiu este desporto invulgar? Nhưng môn thể thao khác thường này bắt nguồn như thế nào? Who performed the first bungee jump? Kdo provedl první bungee skok? Quem fez o primeiro bungee jump? Well there are a number of different stories. No, existuje několik různých příběhů. Bem, há uma série de histórias diferentes. But most bungee jumpers agree on the place of origin. Ale většina skokanů na bungee shodně souhlasí s místem původu. Mas a maioria dos praticantes de bungee jumpers concorda com o local de origem. Nhưng hầu hết những người nhảy bungee đều đồng ý về nơi xuất xứ. They say that the sport comes from the South Pacific - from a tribe on Pentecost Island. Říkají, že tento sport pochází ze Jižního Tichomoří - z kmenu na ostrově Pentecost. Dizem que o desporto vem do Pacífico Sul - de uma tribo da ilha de Pentecostes.

The people of this South Pacific tribe tell each other this story. Lidé tohoto jiho-pacifického kmene si vyprávějí tuto historii. As pessoas desta tribo do Pacífico Sul contam esta história umas às outras. A woman was running away from her husband. Uma mulher estava a fugir do marido. Her husband used to beat her. O marido costumava bater-lhe. She was afraid of him. Bála se ho. Ela tinha medo dele. One time, the woman climbed a tall tree to escape from him. Jednou žena vylezla na vysoký strom, aby před ním unikla. Uma vez, a mulher trepou a uma árvore alta para fugir dele. She then tied a strong plant root - a vine - to her ankles. Pak si přivázala k patám silný kořen rostliny - liánu. Depois, atou-lhe uma raiz de planta forte - uma videira - aos tornozelos. Her husband followed her into the tree. O marido seguiu-a até à árvore. He tried to get hold of her. Pokoušel se ji chytit. Ele tentou agarrá-la. But she jumped out of the tree. Ale ona vyskočila z stromu. Her husband lost his balance and fell. Její manžel ztratil rovnováhu a spadl. O marido perdeu o equilíbrio e caiu. The strong plant root saved the woman - it stopped her from falling to the ground. A forte raiz da planta salvou a mulher - impediu-a de cair no chão. It worked like a spring and pulled her back up. Fungovalo to jako pružina a vytáhlo ji zpět nahoru. Funcionou como uma mola e puxou-a de volta para cima. Her husband however, was killed. Její manžel však zahynul. No entanto, o seu marido foi morto. Ever since this event, men of the island have enjoyed the sport of bungee jumping. Od té doby, co se tento incident stal, muži na ostrově si užívají sport bungee jumpingu. Desde este acontecimento, os homens da ilha têm apreciado o desporto do bungee jumping. Stories say that men started bungee jumping to honour the courage of the woman. As histórias dizem que os homens começaram a fazer bungee jumping para honrar a coragem da mulher. Whatever the reason - bungee jumping became a popular sport on the island. Seja qual for a razão, o bungee jumping tornou-se um desporto popular na ilha.

Today, many people enjoy bungee jumping. Atualmente, muitas pessoas gostam de saltar de bungee jumping. People jump from bridges, balloons and helicopters. As pessoas saltam de pontes, balões e helicópteros. Some bungee jumpers have even performed jumps of over four hundred and fifty metres. Někteří skokani na bungee dělali skoky přes čtyři sta padesát metrů. Alguns bungee jumpers chegaram mesmo a efetuar saltos de mais de quatrocentos e cinquenta metros. New bungee jump competitions require jumpers to perform difficult turns in the air. Nové závody ve skocích na bungee vyžadují, aby skokani provedli obtížné obraty ve vzduchu. As novas competições de bungee jump exigem que os saltadores efectuem difíceis voltas no ar. Some jumpers even try to get hold of objects on the ground. Někteří skokani dokonce zkoušejí chytit předměty na zemi. Alguns saltadores tentam mesmo agarrar-se a objectos no chão. They have to do this before the rubber rope pulls them back into the air again. Musí to udělat dříve, než je pryžová lano opět stáhne do vzduchu. Têm de o fazer antes que a corda de borracha os puxe de novo para o ar. This is difficult and dangerous. To je obtížné a nebezpečné. Isto é difícil e perigoso. Experts in the sport need to tie the rope to the exact length needed. Odborníci ve sportu musí přivázat lano na přesnou délku potřebnou k výkonu. Os especialistas neste desporto têm de atar a corda com o comprimento exato necessário. They have to consider the weight of the jumper. Musí zvážit váhu skokana. Têm de ter em conta o peso do saltador. They have to consider the distance of the fall. Musí zvážit vzdálenost pádu. Têm de ter em conta a distância da queda. These measurements need to be exact. |||||precise Tyto měření musí být přesná. Estas medidas têm de ser exactas. A mistake of a few millimetres can result in serious injury - or death! Um erro de alguns milímetros pode resultar em ferimentos graves - ou na morte!

People call bungee jumping an 'extreme sport.' As pessoas chamam ao bungee jumping um "desporto radical". Extreme sports are designed to push people to the very limits of their abilities. Extrémní sporty jsou navrženy tak, aby lidi tlačily na samé hranice jejich schopností. Joe Tomlinson has written a book about the subject. Joe Tomlinson napsal knihu na toto téma. Joe Tomlinson escreveu um livro sobre o assunto. It is called "The Ultimate Encyclopaedia of Extreme Sports". ||||||||Sporty Je nazvána "Ultimátní encyklopedie extrémních sportů". It talks about many different kinds of sports. But they all have one thing in common. Mas todos eles têm uma coisa em comum. The sports in the book are all very dangerous. Os desportos referidos no livro são todos muito perigosos.

Try this. Do not take a breath in, for one minute! ||nedýchejte|||||| Nedýchejte po dobu jedné minuty! Não inspirem durante um minuto! Liz will do it with you. Liz to udělá s vámi. A Liz fá-lo-á contigo. Ready Elizabeth? Jste připravená, Elizabeth?

Go. I will tell you when the minute is up. Eu digo-vos quando o minuto acabar. While you do this, imagine diving deep into the ocean. You do not have an air tank! Não tem um depósito de ar! This is what the extreme sport of freediving involves. |||||||Toto je, o čem je extrémní sport freedivingu.| É isto que envolve o desporto radical do mergulho livre. Normal divers carry air tanks on their backs when they dive. Os mergulhadores normais transportam botijas de ar às costas quando mergulham. The only air that freedivers carry is the air in their lungs. ||||freediveři||||||| O único ar que os mergulhadores livres transportam é o ar dos seus pulmões.

Some freedivers have travelled over one hundred metres down into the oceans. |Někteří freediveři se ponořili do hloubky přes sto metrů.|||||||||| Alguns mergulhadores livres chegaram a descer mais de cem metros nos oceanos. Anyone who does this needs a good set of lungs! Qualquer pessoa que faça isto precisa de ter uns bons pulmões! Ok Liz that is one minute. You can breathe now! Not easy was it? Não foi fácil, pois não? But just imagine freedivers need to be able to hold their breath for minutes! Mas imaginem que os praticantes de mergulho livre têm de ser capazes de suster a respiração durante minutos!

There are different kinds of freediving. Existují||||| Existem diferentes tipos de mergulho livre. The most extreme kind of diving is called 'absolute' diving. O tipo de mergulho mais extremo é o chamado mergulho "absoluto". In this, the divers add weight to their bodies on the trip down. Neste caso, os mergulhadores acrescentam peso ao seu corpo durante a descida. This makes them sink faster. Isto faz com que se afundem mais depressa. Bu da daha hızlı batmalarını sağlar. Some divers have reached speeds of four metres a second! Alguns mergulhadores atingiram velocidades de quatro metros por segundo! To return to the surface, divers use a lifting aid - such as a blow up container. |||||||nafukovací nádoba||||||nafouknutý|| Aby se potápěči dostali zpět na hladinu, používají zdvihací pomoc - například nafukovací kontejner. Para regressar à superfície, os mergulhadores utilizam um auxiliar de elevação - como um contentor insuflável. Some absolute divers have managed to travel more than one hundred and twenty metres deep! ||||dokázali|||||||||| Někteří zkušení potápěči dokázali cestovat více než sto dvacet metrů hluboko! Alguns mergulhadores absolutos conseguiram viajar a mais de cento e vinte metros de profundidade!

To do this, they learn special breathing methods. K tomu se učí zvláštní dýchací metody. Para o efeito, aprendem métodos especiais de respiração. They train their lungs to hold air for long periods of time. Treinam os pulmões para reter o ar durante longos períodos de tempo. They also have to limit their movement. ||||omezit|| Musí také omezit svůj pohyb. Têm também de limitar os seus movimentos. Each move requires oxygen - and there is clearly a limited supply! |||||||zjevně||| Každý pohyb vyžaduje kyslík - a je zřejmé, že zdroj je omezený! Cada movimento requer oxigénio - e a oferta é claramente limitada!

Freedivers needs great inner strength and control. |||vnitřní||| Freediver potřebuje velkou vnitřní sílu a kontrolu. Os mergulhadores livres necessitam de grande força interior e controlo. A failed attempt can result in death. |neúspěšný pokus|||výsledek|| محاولة فاشلة يمكن أن تؤدي إلى الموت. Uma tentativa falhada pode resultar em morte. The divers have to be fully prepared mentally and physically. Os mergulhadores têm de estar totalmente preparados mental e fisicamente. This is true for all lovers of extreme sports. Isto é válido para todos os amantes dos desportos radicais. As the name suggests, extreme sports mean extreme risks. |||naznačuje||||| Como o nome indica, os desportos radicais implicam riscos extremos. So what makes people want to risk their lives in such a way? ||||||危険にさらす|||||| Então, o que é que leva as pessoas a arriscarem as suas vidas desta forma?

Bungee jumpers, Jane and Julian say that pushing their human limits makes them feel more alive. Jane e Julian, saltadores de bungee jumpers, dizem que ultrapassar os seus limites humanos os faz sentir mais vivos. Scientists say that this could be because of the way the chemical adrenaline works in the body. Os cientistas dizem que isto pode dever-se à forma como a adrenalina química actua no corpo. The body releases adrenaline into the blood. ||uvolňuje|||| O corpo liberta adrenalina no sangue. It does this when people are in danger. It also releases adrenaline when people perform extreme physical activity. ||||||provádějí||| Também liberta adrenalina quando as pessoas realizam uma atividade física extrema. Adrenaline makes people feel full of energy. Scientists believe that some people are addicted to the feeling that adrenaline gives. Os cientistas acreditam que algumas pessoas são viciadas na sensação que a adrenalina proporciona. In Joe Tomlinson's book on Extreme Sports, he said, No livro de Joe Tomlinson sobre desportos radicais, ele diz, 'Extreme sports are about the individual. They are about the satisfaction of pushing yourself to your human limits. Trata-se da satisfação de nos levarmos até aos nossos limites humanos. It is about challenging yourself to even greater things. ||||||ještě|| Jde o to vyzvat sebe samého k ještě větším věcem. Trata-se de nos desafiarmos a fazer coisas ainda maiores. Adrenaline is a powerful chemical. Adrenalin je silná chemická látka. A adrenalina é um químico poderoso. When it releases into the body the feeling is wonderful. Když se uvolní do těla, pocit je úžasný. Quando se liberta no corpo, a sensação é maravilhosa. Extreme sports have a life confirming quality about them. ' ||||život potvrzující|potvrzující||| Extrémní sporty mají v sobě něco povzbuzujícího k životu.' Os desportos radicais têm uma qualidade que confirma a vida. ' Do you agree with Joe's comments? Souhlasíte s komentáři Joea? Concorda com os comentários de Joe? What makes you feel really alive? Co vás opravdu rozproudí? O que é que o faz sentir realmente vivo? Would jumping from the Empire state building help? Saltar do Empire State Building ajudaria? Or how about walking across Niagara Falls on a thin piece of wire? |||||Niagarské vodopády|||||||drát Co takhle projít Niagara Falls po tenkém kusu drátu? Ou que tal atravessar as Cataratas do Niágara num fino pedaço de arame? Are these your ideas of fun? Jsou to vaše nápady na zábavu? São estas as vossas ideias de diversão? In our next programme in this series we will take extreme sports to the very limits. V našem dalším programu v této sérii posuneme extrémní sporty na samé hranice. No nosso próximo programa desta série, vamos levar os desportos radicais até aos limites. Join us next time to hear Extreme Sports, part two.

The writers of today's programme were Elizabeth Lickiss and Marina Santee. The voices you heard were from the United Kingdom. As vozes que ouviu eram do Reino Unido. Computer users can hear our programmes, read our scripts and see our wordbook on our website at www.radio.english.net. ||||||||||||slovník pojmů|||||||| This programme is called 'Extreme Sports Part One. '