Watch this short Geobeats video clip on the world's tallest climbing wall.
Self-study activity:
Complete the blanks in the transcript with the missing words.
The activity is suitable for Básico 2 and Intermediate 1 students.
The tower called 'The Excalibur' is the world's tallest climbing wall. Located in Groningen, The Netherlands, the vertical structure stands (1) ... feet high.
Climbing is a popular hobby among adrenaline (2) ... . The tower called 'The Excalibur' is the world's tallest climbing wall.
Located in Groningen, The Netherlands, the vertical structure stands (1) ... feet high. However, the most notable aspect is a bend in the (3) ... . From a distance, it appears as though the (4) ... is tipping over.
The curve tips (5) ... feet away from the base, serving as an overhang. That aspect replicates the grueling (6) ... of climbing a real (7) ... .
The free-standing Excalibur was built in 2004 at a (8) ... ... . An employee at the facility stated "The wall offers a (9) ... experience for anyone interested in climbing and doesn't want to travel too far. The routes are of varying difficulty so beginners can climb on it too. But don't expect to (10) ... the top on your very first time!"
The outdoor (4)... is strategically set among the flat, (11) ... countryside, which means (12) ... seekers can take in the beautiful views while scaling the (13) ... .
Key:
1-121 2-junkies 3-design 4-tower 5-36 6-twists 7-peak 8-climb center 9-unique 10-reach 11-picturesque 12-adventure 13-structure
