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Dangerous Sports Activities risky and thrilling sports, which may only last a few minutes or even[1] Nowadays more and more people around the world are doingseconds. 【2】 Bungee jumping is a good case in this point. You jumpfrom a high place about 200 meters above the ground with an clasticuntil the rope stops you from hitting the ground.rope tied to your feet and usually fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour [3】 Why do people like taking part in such activities? [4】 Somepsychologists suggest that it is because life in modern society hastimes when people were constantly under threat. Life was full of risksbecome safer and more boring compared with the life in ancientwhen they hunted for food, and they could do little with diseases.[5] However, despite the comparatively safe environment we live in,competition nowadays, which may drive us crazy. 【6】 Therefore, it iswe are facing much more pressure from the fast-paced life and fierceinevitable for some people to seek the transient thrill and relaxation inactivities such as bungee jumping. [7] In my opinion, it is understandable that some people take partin these dangerous sports activities in order to release stress in theirdaily life. However, their personal safety must be the first priorityand be guaranteed.