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Jin Hee:
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Hey look at this,
Ming! There's a rock climbing and abseiling trip next weekend.
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Ming:
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Abseiling? Isn't
that jumping off high places?
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Jin
Hee:
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Yes, but it isn't
dangerous. Look, Steve is leading the trip and he's a qualified
instructor.
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Ming:
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Are you sure it's
not dangerous? It sounds dangerous to me. I mean, if you fall
you really hurt yourself.
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Steve:
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Hi guys!
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Jin
Hee:
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Oh hi, Steve.
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Ming:
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Hi.
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Steve:
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Are you looking
at the notice for the abseiling trip?
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Jin
Hee:
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Yes, we were just
talking about it.
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Steve:
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So, are you coming
with us?
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Jin
Hee:
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Definitely! I
haven't been abseiling before but it sounds like fun.
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Steve:
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What about you,
Ming?
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Ming:
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Um, I'm not sure.
I don't think I would be able to jump off a cliff. I'd be too
afraid.
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Steve:
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Sure, but actually
it's really safe. We use a lot of safety equipment.
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Ming:
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Yes, but I'm not
convinced that it's safe for me. I'd be very nervous. What if
I slip?
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Steve:
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Well, if you slip
you won't fall very far because you will be in a safety harness.
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Ming:
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Okay, but I'm
still not sure if I could do it. I'm terrified of heights.
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Jin
Hee:
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Oh, come on Ming!
I'm a little scared of heights too but I trust Steve. He knows
what he's doing.
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Steve:
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It's okay Ming,
I understand. Look, we don't just put you in a harness and push
you off a cliff. We'll have fun, but I'm very serious about
safety. First I explain all the equipment and then we practise
a lot on small jumps. We don't do any big jumps on the first
day.
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Ming:
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Well…okay.
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Jin
Hee:
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Good! Oh, we're
going to have a great time!
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Steve:
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Yes, we are. Black
Mountain is a really beautiful place and you don't have to bring
anything - we provide all the food as well as all the camping
and climbing equipment. Just think, three days in the fresh
mountain air, lots of exercise, good friends…
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Ming:
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Okay, okay! I'm
coming!
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