Question

Read the article again and answer the questions below.

a) In which country did this craze start?
b) Who was it started for?
c) Why were the blades changed for wheels?
d) What are the advantages of roller-blading?
e) How fast can roller-bladers go?
f) What does the productive equipment consist of?
g) Who can use in-line roller-skates?

Answer 1

a. This craze started in Canada.
b. this was a method found by the Canadian ice hokey players who wanted to train in the summer.
c. the blades were changed for wheels because in the summer all the lakes and rivers were melted and there was no possibility to move on ice skates.
d. Roller-blading gives the opportunity to exercise the same muscles like ice-skates, but it can be used on the streets. 
e. Roller bladers can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
f. Protective equipment includes a helmet, knee and  elbow pads and special wrist bands.
g. In-line roller-skates can be used by everyone.