(1) learning to ski when you're not a little kid anymore can be downright humiliating. (2) but i'm here to tell you, there are ways to avoid the embarrassment—besides staying off the slopes altogether! (3) first off, rent yourself some of those short little skis. (4) they may not look classy, but they will save you tons of wipeouts on your first days on the mountain. (5) next, take lessons from a certified pro at a reputable ski area. (6) my older brother lives in denver, just 20 minutes from the slopes, and his favorite ski area is winter park. (7) you may think you can just watch other people ski and do what they do, but taking lessons will teach you correct form. (8) now, here's my main piece of wisdom for you: you are going to fall—not once, but many times. (9) the best thing you can do to save face when it happens is to laugh it off and get back up. (10) you could even pretend that you meant to do a face plant, if you think you can pull it off. (11) whatever you do, don't whine about how sore you are or what a big bruise you'll have tomorrow. (12) skiers are a tough bunch, and you want people to know you're serious about becoming one. question 14 which sentence does not belong in this passage? sentence 6 sentence 8 sentence 7 sentence 2