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Speaker 1: Last year I was on holiday in Portugal and at the beach there was a school where you could learn to surf. It was really difficult at first. I felt silly wearing a wetsuit and I just couldn't stand up on the surfboard. I kept falling in the sea. But after a couple of days I found it easier and now I love it. I've already joined a club and we go surfing most weekends. The best place we've been to is a beach in north Wales. Surfing's brilliant.

Speaker 2: I've tried lots of different water sports, windsurfing, surfing, and I've even done scuba diving a couple of times, but my favourite is kayaking. It feels so exciting when you're going down a fast-moving river with your paddle in your hands, but you've got to remember that it's not a game. I've had lots of accidents. You can die if you're not careful, so it's really important to get lessons and to do exactly what your instructor tells you. And you should always wear a helmet and a life jacket.

Speaker 3: Mountain biking can be horrible. It's really tiring when you have to cycle up a big hill or a mountain. Sometimes it can be so difficult you just want to get off and walk. But it's brilliant when you come down. It's so fast. It's the most exciting thing I've ever done. You need a helmet and a map and a compass so you don't get lost in the mountains. And you need a good bike. I've just got a new one. I haven't tried it yet. I can't wait.

Speaker 4: I live in Denver, Colorado, which is real close to the Rocky Mountains. My mom and dad love skiing, but I prefer snowboarding. Most weekends outside the summer, we jump in the car and drive to the mountains. My parents put on their skis and take a map and a compass and try not to get lost. And I put on my snowboard boots, my gloves, and my goggles and spend the day on my snowboard. I've already taken part in lots of competitions. In fact, I've just won the Under 16 State Championship.