Сор Reading.Task 1. Read the article about dangerous sports."Why risk it all?" by. Jamie Harris.What makes some people do incredibly dangerous sports? I prefer to watch sport fromthe comfort of my own armchair, so I've often asked that question. I think there are as many answers as there are people.Everyone has seen the thrill of the bungee jump; the image of at the top ofa very high bridge while they're waiting to throw themselves off. But why would any normal person decide to do something so dangerous? Well, clearly, there are many people who simply enjoy thedanger.If bungee jumping is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, what about doing a dangerous sport for aliving? There's no way I'd ever do that! Look at Formula One, for example. It's true that motor racing is much safer than it used to be - but you never know.But everyday sports can sometimes be as dangerous as sports bike motor racing. There areoften accidents as a result of horse riding and rugby, for example, but they are popular with thousands of people in the UK. In fact, I played rugby a lot when I was younger, and there were lots of accidents during every match! Luckily none of them were serious, thoughBut for me personally, the most frightening sport of all is skydiving. I can't imagine wantingto jump out of an aeroplane. They say moving towards the Earth at high speed is the most amazing feeling. Then when your parachute opens, you come down gently. I'd love to know what that feels like, but I know I never will. It's the 'when your parachute opens' bit that scares me. What if it doesn't open?But I guess that's why people enjoy these dangerous sports. It's the 'what if' factor.​