Read the story and offer discussion questions to understand it. For advanced classes, present the discussion questions only (or, after the reading) and let them do partner practice for 5 or 10 min. Then we do alternately readings and partner presentations.
| Rock climbing has been my hobby for over 10 years. | What is your hobby? My hobby is rock climbing. |
| I love the physical challenge of it, | What is physically challenging for you? Playing basketball is physically challenging for me. |
| and also the beautiful places that it takes me to. | What is the most beautiful place in Taiwan? Swan Lake is the most beautiful place in Taiwan. |
| Before I came to Taiwan, I spent a lot of time climbing in many different countries. | Students make a question, such as, 'Have you been to a different country?' |
| When I moved here four years ago, something surprised me. | When did you move to Taiwan (Hsinying)? |
| While Taiwan has a lot of famous mountains, | What is a famous mountain in Taiwan? |
| there's one little spot on the northeast coast that all the rock climbers here talk about. | |
| It turns out that Longdong is a rock climber's paradise. | Where is your paradise? |
| Longdong translates as “Dragon's Cave”. | We can play the 'buzzer game.' Who can hit the desk first? “What translates as….. rabbit!” 3 rounds of 3, 3 people. |
| It is an interesting place because there are tall cliffs and caves right next to the sea! | |
| The rock here is some of the hardest in Taiwan. | |
| As such, the cliffs are perfect for climbing, | |
| which is Longdong's main draw for me. |
| For those who don't know, the sport of rock climbing involves getting to the top of a rock face with one's hands and feet | |
| Climbers wear special shoes that help them climb and have ropes to catch them if they fall. | |
| While one person climbs, his partner holds the rope from the ground. |