Snow skis were first used in northern Europe and Asia thousands of ye.pdf
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Snow skis originated in northern Europe and Asia thousands of years ago, made from animal bones and leather straps for basic travel. Initially designed for flat terrain, primitive skis lacked secure bindings for downhill skiing. The sport evolved with advancements in ski design, fastening methods, and ski lifts, leading to its recognition as a recreational and competitive activity.
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Snow skis were first used in northern Europe and Asia thousands of ye.pdf
- 1. Snow skis were first used in northern Europe and Asia thousands of years ago. They were probably (18) from the bones of large animals and strapped with strips of leather to the boots of skiers. These primitive skis were used primarily on flat ground as a means of traveling from one place to another. The loose bindings made them too (19) for rapid downhill movement. Not until the development of better skis, more secure fastening methods, and ski lifts did skiing attain (20) as a recreational and competitive sport. 18 begin{tabular}{l|ll} F diverted & 20 & F projection G dissected & G productivity H fashioned & H perspective J manufactured & J prominence A annoying & & B laborious & & C precarious & & D inaccurate & & end{tabular}