I DON'T DO ROCK CLIMBING BECAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS

In this lesson, we will talk about activities that people might avoid because they think they are dangerous. We will focus on rock climbing, an exciting sport where people climb natural rock formations or artificial climbing walls. We will also learn how to use the simple present tense to talk about things people do or don’t do because of their opinions, fears, or preferences.

Examples:

I don’t do rock climbing because it’s dangerous.
She doesn’t swim in the ocean because of sharks.
He doesn’t like playing football because it’s too rough.

GRAMMAR: Simple Present + Negative (Don’t/Doesn’t)

To express what we don’t do or don’t like in the simple present tense, we use don’t for I/you/we/they, and doesn’t for he/she/it.

Structure:

Subject + don’t/doesn't + base verb
Subject + do/does + not + base verb (negative form)

Examples:

I don’t do rock climbing because it’s dangerous.
She doesn’t go skiing because it’s cold.
They don’t play basketball on weekends.
He doesn’t like running long distances.

VOCABULARY

Rock climbing – a sport where people climb rocks or walls.
Dangerous – something that can cause harm or injury.
Sport – an activity involving physical exercise and competition.
Climbing wall – an artificial wall designed for rock climbing.
Mountain – a large, tall natural elevation of the earth’s surface.
Fear – an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something is dangerous.
Safety – the condition of being protected from harm or danger.
Helmet – a protective hat worn for safety.
Injury – damage to the body caused by an accident.
Adventure – an unusual or exciting experience.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I don’t do [activity] because it’s [adjective].
I’m afraid of [danger].
Rock climbing is too [adjective] for me.
It’s dangerous to [activity].
I prefer [activity] instead.

SENTENCES

Positive:

I do yoga every morning.
She plays tennis every weekend.

Negative:

I don’t do rock climbing because it’s dangerous.
He doesn’t go hiking because it’s tiring.

Questions:

Why don’t you do rock climbing?
Does she like rock climbing?

Answers:

I don’t do rock climbing because it’s dangerous.
No, she doesn’t like rock climbing. It’s too risky for her.

CONVERSATION

Tom: Hey, Mike! Do you like rock climbing?

Mike: No, I don’t. I think it’s too dangerous.

Tom: Really? I love it! It’s exciting.

Mike: I know it’s fun for some people, but I’m afraid of heights.

Tom: That makes sense. I used to be afraid of heights too, but I’ve gotten used to it.

Mike: Maybe one day I’ll try it, but for now, I prefer hiking. It’s safer.

Tom: I understand. Hiking is also a great way to enjoy nature.

READING

Sarah loves outdoor activities, but she doesn’t do rock climbing because she thinks it’s dangerous. She’s afraid of falling, and she doesn’t want to get hurt. Sarah prefers hiking instead because it’s less risky. She likes to walk through the mountains and enjoy the views. She wears a helmet when hiking, but she feels much safer than when she watches people rock climbing.

Questions and Answers:

What does Sarah think about rock climbing?
- She thinks it’s dangerous.
Why doesn’t Sarah do rock climbing?
- She’s afraid of falling and getting hurt.
What does Sarah prefer to do?
- She prefers hiking.
What does Sarah wear when hiking?
- She wears a helmet for safety.

BREAKING

I DON'T DO ROCK CLIMBING BECAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS