"Swifter, Higher, Stronger"
How are the Olympic athletes chosen?
A. They are selected as the best athletes in their home countries.
B. They are selected because they have more medals from past games.
C. They are selected because they have more medals from past games?
D. They are selected as the athletes who know about the traditions of the games.
A. They are selected as the best athletes in their home countries.
When might the words, "Let the Games Begin" be heard?
A. at the beginning of the Closing Ceremony
B. at the end of the Olympic flag ceremony
C. at the beginning of the medal ceremony
D. at the end of the Opening Ceremony
D. at the end of the Opening Ceremony
Which detail can be found in both reports?
A. the dates of the Olympic Games
B. the countries of the Olympic Games
C. the locations of the Olympic Games
D. the symbols and traditions of the Olympic Games
D. the symbols and traditions of the Olympic Games
The author probably wrote this passage to
A. explain how to enter the Summer Olympic Games.
B. describe the events of the Summer Olympic Games.
C. provide information about the Summer Olympic Games.
D. persuade children to train for the Summer Olympic Games.
C. provide information about the Summer Olympic Games.
What is the main idea of "Let the Games Begin"?
A. The Winter Olympic Games celebrate athletes and traditions.
B. The Winter Olympic Games occur every four years.
C. The Winter Olympic Games require ice or snow.
D. The Winter Olympic Games began in 1924.
A. The Winter Olympic Games celebrate athletes and traditions.
What fact in "Let the Games Begin" is not found in "Higher, Swifter, Stronger"?
A. The athletes are supported by fans.
B. The athletes receive their medals on podiums.
C. The athletes receive gold, silver, and bronze medals.
D. The athletes are chosen as the best athletes from their home countries.
B. The athletes receive their medals on podiums.
Why might the first modern Olympic Games have been held in Greece?
A. The planner believed the weather would be best in Greece.
B. The planners thought Greece was the most beautiful country.
C. The planners wanted to return to the place of the first games.
D. The planner thought more people would travel to Greece to watch the games.
C. The planners wanted to return to the place of the first games.
The host country's athletes are the last to enter.
A. a person who has guests
B. a main computer in a network
C. a large group
D. a place where an event is held
A. a person who has guests
What is the most important difference between the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics?
A. The Winter Olympics have more events than the Summer Olympics.
B. The Winter Olympics have more athletes than the Summer Olympics.
C. The Winter Olympics are held every four years while the Summer Olympics are not.
D. The Winter Olympics require a certain climate while the Summer Olympics do not.
D. The Winter Olympics require a certain climate while the Summer Olympics do not.
A. The first modern Summer Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
B. The Summer Olympics have many symbols and traditions.
C. The Olympic flag is an important symbol.
D. The winners of the events receive bronze, silver, or gold medals while standing on podiums.
B. The Summer Olympics have many symbols and traditions.
Read the effect below:
The Winter Olympics has fewer athletes and events.
What sentence is the cause?
A. It costs more money for athletes to compete in the snow.
B. Some countries lack the needed climate.
C. The weather makes travel difficult.
D. People do not enjoy winter sports.
B. Some countries lack the needed climate.
Read this sentence from "Let the Games Begin".
The athletes from Greece enter first.
Which sentence from "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" best supports this information?
A. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece over 2700 years ago.
B. Later, the Olympic Games were banned.
C. The rings stand for the five major regions of the world.
D. The Olympic players are chosen as the best athletes from the countries who compete.
A. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece over 2700 years ago.