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Where do all the Winter Olympic events take place?
In snow and ice.
How fast can skeleton athletes go?
140 kmph.
Who has won the most Winter Olympic medals?
Marit Bjørgen.
What kind of weather do Winter Olympic events need?
Cold weather with snow and ice.
What is the passage mainly about?
Facts about the Winter Olympics.
Name one sport mentioned in paragraph 1.
Skiing / Ice skating / Snowboarding.
How do skeleton athletes slide?
On their bellies.
What country is she from?
Norway.
Do all athletes compete outdoors?
No, some compete indoors.
What sport does Marit Bjørgen compete in?
Cross-country skiing.
Where do some athletes compete indoors?
At specially-built venues.
What is the skeleton course made of?
Ice.
How many medals has she won?
15 medals.
What do skeleton athletes navigate around?
Tight turns.
What do skeleton athletes balance on?
Their bellies.
Where do cross-country ski races take place?
High in the mountains.
Why is the course described as “hair-raising”?
Because it is exciting and scary.
How many gold medals did she win in 2014?
Three gold medals.
What do skeleton athletes use to slide down the slope?
A board the width of their body.
What is the course made of?
Ice.
What makes Marit Bjørgen special in the passage?
She has won the most medals of any Winter Olympian.
What makes skeleton different from other sports in the passage?
Athletes slide very fast on ice.
What do some athletes venture high into?
The mountains.
Which paragraph talks about a famous athlete?
Why is Marit Bjørgen called amazing?
She won 15 medals.