DO YOU LIVE IN A CITY?

Do you want something exciting to do in your spare time?

17-year-old John Harrison tells us why urban sports are just what you're looking for.

Reporter: First of all, what are urban sports?

John: Activities like skateboarding, BMX biking, scootering and parkour (free running). 

Reporter: Who does them? 

John: Teenagers and people in their 20s, mainly. Most people who do urban sports want to have fun with their friends and do something active.

Reporter: Where do they practise?

John: Anywhere! You don't need any special facilities for urban sports. You can jump and or skateboard overwalls, and cycle down steps. Every city has this things - and they're free!

Reporter: Do you need any special equipment?

John: Depending on the sport, you need a skateboard, BMX bike or scooter and a helmet. Parkour is the only urban sport that you can do without any equipment.

Reporter: What do you wear?

John: We wear jeans or shorts, a T-shirt and trainers!

Reporter: Are urban sport dangerous?

John: That depends. Accidents happen when people try to do dangerous things. It's important to know what you can - and can't - do.

Reporter: Are there urban sport competitions? 

John: Yes, there are.

Reporter: Do girls do urban sports?

John: Yes! Lots of girls are getting interested in them now. They are often as good as boys, or better!

Read and listen to the interview. Is the sentence true or false? Correct the false sentence!

You need a helmet for all urban sports.