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Read the text about hang

gliding.

Hang gliding is a sport that lets people fly without an airplane. Instead of using an airplane, hang gliding pilots hold on to light triangle-shaped wings. The pilots usually take off from a high place, such as a hill or a cliff. Then they soar downward through the air until they reach the ground.
Hang gliding pilots have to work against gravity in order to fly for a long time. They have to find ways to float upward so that they can keep flying. They do this by looking for rising air that lifts their glider higher. Pilots can look for signs that air is moving upward, such as soaring birds or certain types of clouds. They also use tools that detect rising air. The tools help pilots find places where the air is rising. By circling around in these spots, pilots can stay up for hours. No airplane needed!

Based on the text, where do hang glider pilots usually take off from?

airplanes

tall hills or cliffs

beaches

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Read the text about stand-up

paddleboarding.

Stand-up paddleboarding is a sport that lets people stand and move on top of the water. Paddleboarders stand on a board that looks a lot like a surfboard. But unlike surfers, paddleboarders don't have to ride on ocean waves. They use a long paddle to push themselves across the water, almost like a rowboat. So stand-up paddleboarding can be done on calm water, such as on a lake.
The most important thing for stand-up paddleboarding is balance. To keep from falling, you place both feet in the middle of the board with your toes pointed forward. You should also keep your back perfectly straight. If you lean to one side, you might fall into the water. Once you're balanced, try not to move your feet or body around. Just use the paddle to propel yourself forward and glide across the water.

Based on the text, what is one way that stand-up paddleboarding is different from surfing?

Stand-up paddleboarding takes a lot more practice.

Stand-up paddleboarding can be done on water without waves.

Stand-up paddleboarders stand up on a board.

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Look at the text in bold below. It tells you how stand-up paddleboarding is different from surfing.

Stand-up paddleboarding is a sport that lets people stand and move on top of the water. Paddleboarders stand on a board that looks a lot like a surfboard. But unlike surfers, paddleboarders don't have to ride on ocean waves. They use a long paddle to push themselves across the water, almost like a rowboat. So stand-up paddleboarding can be done on calm water, such as on a lake.

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