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Give your opinion: Whether we should or should not participate in adventure sports because __________________.

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Give your opinion: Whether we should or should not participate in adventure sports because __________________.

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I firmly believe that we must participate in adventure sports. Though adventure sports come with their fair share of risks, they also provide us with a sense of adventure that cannot be obtained through other sports. In addition, they test our physical and mental abilities and thus make us stronger. Due to their risky nature, they also train us to have quick responses and presence of mind as there is always a fear of something going wrong in the flash of a second. Moreover, they help us overcome our deepest fears which, in turn, gives us the courage to tackle any obstacle in life.

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पाठ 1.2 On To The Summit : We Reach The Top
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