Main Idea
What is the main focus of the text?
A) The history of sports in the 1700s
B) The relationship between sports and society
C) The rules of modern sports
D) The influence of industrialization on sports
B) The relationship between sports and society
How does the author organize the information about modern sports?
A) Chronologically
B) By comparing different sports
C) By discussing the impact of industrialization
D) By listing different types of sports
A) Chronologically
What can be inferred about the role of sports in society based on the text?
A) Sports are only important for entertainment
B) Sports help to bring people together and reflect societal values
C) Sports are becoming less popular
D) Sports are only for the upper classes
B) Sports help to bring people together and reflect societal values
What is the definition of "industrialization" as used in the text?
A) The process of making goods in factories
B) The shift from manual labor to technology
C) The growth of factories in urban areas
D) The process of farming and agriculture
A) The process of making goods in factories
How does the text explain the growth of modern sports?
A) By describing technological advancements
B) By examining the popularity of sports in schools
C) By focusing on athletes' achievements
D) Through the creation of rules and leagues
D) Through the creation of rules and leagues
Why does the author describe the role of industrialization in the development of sports?
A) To explain how sports were influenced by the economy
B) To show how industrialization made sports more exciting
C) To introduce the importance of factory work
D) To highlight the technological advancements in sports
A) To explain how sports were influenced by the economy
Based on the text, what might happen if rules were not created for modern sports?
A) The games would become more exciting
B) The games would not be fair or consistent
C) The games would lose their popularity
D) The games would be played differently in each region
B) The games would not be fair or consistent
What does the word "sociologist" mean in the context of the text?
A) Someone who studies sports competitions
B) Someone who studies human behavior and social groups
C) Someone who creates the rules for sports
D) Someone who manages sports leagues
B) Someone who studies human behavior and social groups
Why were rules important in the development of modern sports?
A) To ensure fair competition between different regions
B) To make games more exciting
C) To increase the number of spectators
D) To increase the variety of sports played
A) To ensure fair competition between different regions
What does the author mean by "sports confirm the cultural values of modern society"?
A) Sports are irrelevant to society
B) Sports help people escape their daily work
C) Sports reflect the importance of measurable progress and winning
D) Sports create a new culture in society
C) Sports reflect the importance of measurable progress and winning
How does the text suggest industrialization affected leisure time?
A) It gave people more free time to focus on sports
B) It made people less interested in sports
C) It limited the development of sports culture
D) It created competition for sports entertainment
A) It gave people more free time to focus on sports
What does the term "regional" mean in the text?
A) Referring to the whole country
B) Referring to a national sports team
C) Relating to the global popularity of sports
D) Describing something related to a specific area or region
D) Describing something related to a specific area or region
Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as a defining feature of modern sports?
A) Achievement and record-breaking
B) Rules and regulations
C) Political influence
D) Creation of leagues
C) Political influence
Why is it important that the author discusses how rules changed over time?
A) To show how rules were made more complex
B) To show that sports have evolved to become fairer
C) To explain how sports were first created
D) To focus on how games were invented
B) To show that sports have evolved to become fairer
What is the connection between the development of sports and the growth of social status, as mentioned in the text?
A) Sports became a way for people to gain economic power
B) Sports became a way for people to gain social respect and recognition
C) Sports were seen as less important than other forms of entertainment
D) Sports were played only by the working class
B) Sports became a way for people to gain social respect and recognition
What does "manufacturing" mean in the context of industrialization?
A) The process of making goods in large quantities
B) The selling of goods and services
C) The creation of new sports games
D) The designing of sports uniforms
A) The process of making goods in large quantities
What role did industrialization play in the growth of sports?
A) It led to the creation of modern sports schools
B) It decreased the importance of sports in society
C) It focused on the development of sports rules
D) It provided more free time for the middle classes
D) It provided more free time for the middle classes
What is the purpose of mentioning the creation of leagues in the text?
A) To show how sports were organized and regulated
B) To explain how athletes became famous
C) To describe how the economy benefited from sports
D) To introduce new forms of entertainment
A) To show how sports were organized and regulated
What might the author want readers to understand about modern sports culture?
A) It is solely focused on entertainment
B) It has deeply influenced the way people work
C) It is connected to broader social, economic, and historical changes
D) It has no connection to society outside of competitions
C) It is connected to broader social, economic, and historical changes
What does "revolution" refer to in the text?
A) A slow process of change in society
B) A sudden and significant change in society
C) A game-changing rule in sports
D) A competition for sports records
B) A sudden and significant change in society