Rock climbing is the original extreme sport． Basically, rock climbing is going from the bottom of a wall to the TOP and then back down again. The main goal is to have fun while doing so and to preferably not die. Its roots go back at least 200 years to the explorers of the high Alps and Himalayas and probably even 6)further. Its a dangerous sport that requires experience, skill and a cool head. But if youre the right type of person to do it, a whole new world of vertical1 fun will open up.
攀岩是最早的极限运动。基本上，攀岩就是从岩壁底部爬到顶端，然后再爬下来。主要目的就是享受攀爬乐趣，还有最好别摔死。它的由来至少可以追溯到二百年前阿尔卑斯山与喜马拉雅山的高山探险家，
甚至可能更早。这是需要经验、方法跟冷静头脑的危险运动。不过，假如你是合适攀岩的人，一个垂直乐趣的新世界将会从此展开。
1) original 原来的，最早的 2) basically 基本上 3) preferably 较好，宁愿
4) explorer 探险家 5) probably 非常可能 6) further 更进一步
7) require 需要，需要 8) vertical 垂直的
The best and safest way to get started is to go to an indoor climbing gym. The rock walls at an indoor gym are not really made of rock at all. They are usually tall wooden walls with hard plastic handholds set at various angles. The handholds feel like rock, and allow the climber to have as realistic an experience as possible.
最好、最安全的基础知识方法就是去室内攀岩场。室内攀岩场的「岩壁」并非真的岩石。一般是高大的木墙，设置各种不同角度的硬质塑料岩点。岩点摸起来非常像岩石，攀岩者可以获得最接近真实的体验。
1) indoor 室内的 2) gym 体育馆 3) wooden 木制的
4) plastic 塑料的 5) handhold 可以抓的地方。在攀岩的术语中称为「岩点」
6) various 各式各样的 7) angle 角度 8) climber 攀爬者 9) realistic 真实的
Climbing gyms have many 1)advantages. They are safe because experienced climbers are always around. People can learn from 2)instructors how to belay－to hold a partners rope while he or she is climbing. You can also take classes that teach important safety skills. Furthermore, you dont have to buy lots of expensive 3)equipment. Gyms usually 4)provide ropes and 5)rent shoes, 6)harnesses and belaying 7)devices. And lets face it: when you can use an indoor gym, theres no 8)excuse to 9)skip practice on a rainy day.
室内攀岩场有很多好处。这里非常安全，由于总有经验老到的攀岩者在场。可以跟教练学习怎么样做确保就是在伙伴攀岩时拉住他或她的绳索。也可以上课学习要紧的安全方法。除此之外，你不需要购买一堆昂贵装备。攀岩场一般会提供绳索与出租攀岩鞋、安全带跟确保装置。而且说实话：当你有室内攀岩场可去，下雨天就再更不是取消训练的借口了。
1) advantage 好处
2) instructor2 教师，教练
3) equipment 装备，器材
4) provide 提供
5) rent 出租，租用
6) harness 装备，系在身上的绳子
7) device 装置
8) excuse 借口
9) skip 跳过，省去
After youve 1)toughened up your hands and built up some 2)enthusiasm at an indoor gym, its time to go 3)outdoors and try sport climbing. To do this, its
necessary to buy some 4)gear. Except for the most popular spots, youll need to bring your own rope, climbing shoes, 5)helmet, belaying devices and 6)clips for the 7)bolts on the rock walls. Some 8)chalk for your hands would be nice too.
在室内攀岩场把手磨粗了、培养起一些热情之后，该是走出户外，试一试运动攀岩的时候了。要做运动攀岩就得采购一些装备。除去一些人气最高的地址以外，都得自备绳索、攀岩鞋、安全帽、确保装置，与扣在岩壁耳片上的快扣。筹备些擦在手上的滑石粉也很好。
1) toughen up 使坚韧，使粗糙
2) enthusiasm 热中
3) outdoors 户外
4) gear 器具
5) helmet 安全帽，头盔
6) clip 夹子。攀岩中固定绳子用的「扣环」
7) bolt 螺栓。攀岩中固定绳子用的「耳片」
8) chalk 白垩，即滑石粉
Sport climbing started in the 1970s when French rock climbers began 1)drilling bolts into rock walls to make them safer to climb. Because the bolts were never taken out, climbers didnt need to worry about making their own 2)trails. As the climbers went up, they just clipped their ropes onto the bolts. The bolts made falling less dangerous, so sport climbers tried the same 3)route again and again until they got it just right.
运动攀岩发来自于一九七○年代，当时法国攀岩者开始在岩壁上钻入耳片，增加攀岩的安全性。由于耳片从不取出，所以攀岩者不需要担忧要自己打造路线。攀岩者上攀时，只须将绳子扣在耳片上即可。耳片可以减低坠落的危险，所以运动攀岩者可以不断尝试相同的路线（常常会坠落），直到完全正确为止。
1) drill 钻凿
2) trail 小径
3) route 路线
OK, youve done your time at the indoor gym and youve sent enough sport climb routes. Now you want to try something new. Its time for a 1)traditional climb. For this type of climbing, you have to be 2)mentally prepared. There wont be any bolts 3)fastened to the rock walls, so its up to you to put them there. For this, youll need special tools that 4)stick into holes and 5)cracks in the rock. These tools then 6)attach to your rope. Finding the right place to put the tools that will save your life requires a cool head. If you 7)panic, theres a good chance youll die. So make sure you try an indoor gym first.
好，你已经花了足够的时间在室内攀岩，也「通过」了够多的运动攀岩路线。目前你想尝试点新玩意。是该做传统攀岩的时候了。这种攀岩你需要做好心理筹备。没任何紧栓在岩壁上的耳片，所以你需要自己打耳片上去。要这么做，你需要可以卡进洞孔与裂缝的特殊工具。然后这类工具要扣在你的绳索上。探寻正确地方装上这类可以救你一命的工具，需要冷静的头脑。假如你慌张，非常或许会因此送命。所以必须要先从室内攀岩场开始。
1) traditional 传统的
2) mentally 在心理上
3) fasten 固定
4) stick 塞，卡
5) crack 裂缝
6) attach 附着
7) panic 惊慌
There are many ways to rock climb. You could spend a few hours a week at a gym, getting 1)in shape and getting to know some climbing 2)buddies. Or you could just go out on your weekends to climb at a favorite spot. Or if youre really into it, you might put handholds all over your house to practice on. However you do it, rock climbing can bring out the true monkey in you.
攀岩有不少方法。你可以每周花几个小时在室内攀岩场，练练身体，跟一些攀岩伙伴混熟。也可以在周末直接到你喜欢的地址攀岩。真的非常热中攀岩的话，或许可以在家遍设岩点来训练。不论你用什么方法，攀岩都可以激起出你内在的原始猴性。
1) in shape 体能情况好
2) buddy3 伙伴，好友
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