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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As stress and pressure continue to affect young people in Malawi, many are turning to an unexpected source of relief\u2014rock climbing. What was once a little-known sport in the country is now gaining popularity among the youth, who see it not only as a physical challenge but also as a way to clear their minds, build confidence, and find balance in their daily lives.

Read this article to learn more about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/global-development\/2025\/jul\/29\/malawi-first-rock-climbers-bouldering-take-their-sport-to-new-heights<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “jutt out<\/strong>” mean? “But, once it jutted out <\/strong>at a 25-degree overhang, he struggled \u2013 and was hooked.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “self-sufficient<\/strong>“. “The coronavirus pandemic was a wake-up call that Malawi\u2019s climbers had to be more self-sufficient<\/strong>, says Nhlane, 34.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the expression \u201cto never look back<\/strong>\u201d mean? “Ed Nhlane was running a tour guiding company and hoping to get into rock climbing when he heard about Algeo\u2019s wall through a friend in 2019. ‘I never looked back<\/strong>,’ he says.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Why do you think rock climbing is becoming a popular sport among young Malawians?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What personal qualities or skills do you think rock climbing helps develop among the youths?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you think governments should invest in outdoor recreational facilities for young people? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How might economic or social challenges in Malawi influence young people to seek new hobbies like rock climbing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In what ways can adventure sports like rock climbing positively impact mental health?
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