Use the words and phrases to write a passage:

I. Use the words and phrases to write a passage:

1. In/ 1970s, skateboarding suddenly/ become very popular.

2. At first, skateboarders/ move slowly/ flat, smooth areas.

3. Then they/ begin/ ride quickly. This/ be called “freestyle” skateboarding.

4. Soon they/ be skateboarding skillfully up ramps/ doing tricks in the air.

5. This/ be called “ramp” skateboarding. Then they/ start skateboarding/ doing tricks/ the street.

6. This/ be “street-style” skateboarding - a combination of freestyle/ ramp.

7. For this, the skateboarders/ need protective clothing/ as knee and elbow pads/ helmets. This/ allow them/ skateboard safely.

8. Today skateboarding is still/ very popular sport, and there/ are lots of competitions.