LONGBOARDING 你玩過長板了嗎？2

From style to sport

Most longboarders enjoy the feeling that the board gives, a sensation similar to surfing. But some adventures riders want more than a sensation. The sport of speedboarding appeals to these thrill-seekers who are looking for an adrenalin rush. Downhill longboards, or speedboards, are designed for riding down hills at high speeds while maintaining balance. Speedboarders compete in races or “freeride” down hills purely for enjoyment, flying down slopes in snake-like patterns. Since the sport can be dangerous, riders usually wear protective gear like suits and helmets, in the event of a fall.

Those who don’t have the need for speed put their longboards to other good uses. Riders can contend in slalom racing or long-distance riding, both of which require accuracy and strength. If you want something completely unique, there is even longboard dancing. This stylish set of moves is performed while rolling on a board. For sensation, speed or style, give a longboard a try. You might just discover you enjoy the ride.

Sensationàthe feeling

Adrenalin 腎上腺素

gear

contend

slalom 障礙、迴旋曲折

unique

【Chat room】

今天課文提到：in the event of a fall

in the event of something

event事件

in the event of 意指“如果發生什麼事”

通常代表不好的事，例如：火災、空難、地震、海嘯….等

disaster  emergency

【Key word】

Sensation感覺

The boy had a nauseated sensation after riding the roller-coaster.

這個男孩搭了雲霄飛車後有噁心的感覺

The tingling sensation, caused by the ointment, disappeared quickly.

這個藥膏造成的刺癢感覺，很快就消失了

Sensation轟動一時的人事物

The band caused a sensation in the 70’s.

這個樂團在70年代紅極一時

Contend競爭、爭奪

Top singers from all around the country contended in this singing contest on television.

All participants contending in the competition must be amateur tennis players.

這個比賽的所有參賽者都必須是業餘的網球選手

Unique獨一無二的、唯一的

The unique hairstyle became Elvis’s trademark.

貓王獨特的髮型成為了他的商標

Lack of water is not a unique problem in this region.

不是這個區域才有缺水的問題