We Can Be Tarzan, Too

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Have you ever wanted to swing through the trees like Tarzan? Many kids may rely on their imagination for this, but you don’t have to! With an invention called the zip-line, you can 1.1 through the forest, too!

A zip-line is just like it sounds. A line of 1.2 is hung between high points. It might be between trees in a forest area, or it might be between posts in a city. You then zip from one point to the other with the help of gravity.

Of course, you’re not exactly like Tarzan. You don’t hold the line with your 1.3 hands! Instead, you are strapped into a 1.4. A harness is a set of 1.5 that keep you safe. You sort of sit in the harness. It is connected to the cable by a cord. Depending on the zip-line, there may also be netting below you. The netting is there in case you fall or the harness breaks.

While the safety features may not be as exciting as doing it Tarzan’s way, you won’t be regretting anything when you’re soaring through the forest canopy. For one, the scenery is very beautiful. You’re getting a bird’s eye view of places you typically never see. There are treetops, birds, and other animals. Best of all, you can see the horizon in the distance.

People also like zip-lining because of the thrill. They may even get an adrenaline rush. This means that they feel super excited. It might be because zip-lining is something new to them. Or it might be because zip-lining feels dangerous, even though it’s pretty safe.

Whether it's to see the views or feel the rush, I hope you get the chance to zip-line at least once in your life. It’s a fun and safe way to be like Tarzan!

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We Can Be Tarzan, Too

An Overview of Zip-Lining

Written by Marvin Ferraz

Have you ever wanted to swing through the trees like Tarzan? Many kids may rely on their imagination for this, but you don’t have to! With an invention called the zip-line, you can soar through the forest, too!

A zip-line is just like it sounds. A line of cable is hung between high points. It might be between trees in a forest area, or it might be between posts in a city. You then zip from one point to the other with the help of gravity.

Of course, you’re not exactly like Tarzan. You don’t hold the line with your bare hands! Instead, you are strapped into a harness. A harness is a set of straps that keep you safe. You sort of sit in the harness. It is connected to the cable by a cord. Depending on the zip-line, there may also be netting below you. The netting is there in case you fall or the harness breaks.

While the safety features may not be as exciting as doing it Tarzan’s way, you won’t be regretting anything when you’re soaring through the forest canopy. For one, the scenery is very beautiful. You’re getting a bird’s eye view of places you typically never see. There are treetops, birds, and other animals. Best of all, you can see the horizon in the distance.

People also like zip-lining because of the thrill. They may even get an adrenaline rush. This means that they feel super excited. It might be because zip-lining is something new to them. Or it might be because zip-lining feels dangerous, even though it’s pretty safe.

Whether it's to see the views or feel the rush, I hope you get the chance to zip-line at least once in your life. It’s a fun and safe way to be like Tarzan!

Source: Mobymax Reading Stories G3.7-3.9

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When the players experience zip-line, they will be strapped into _____.

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According to the passage, what is TRUE about the zip-lining?

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