Vocabulary
What does an athlete do?
plays sports
How often is the olympics held?
every four years
What is a diving event?
It's when divers jump into the water.
Which is the longest track and field event?
the marathon
List four gymnastics categories.
balance beam, rings, uneven bars, and pommel horse
What does a gymnast do?
does gymnastics
Which city hosted this year's olympics?
Paris
What are the other water sports on page 5?
swimming and canoeing
List the throwing competitions.
discus, hammer throw, javelin and shot put
What actions do gymnasts perform?
They leap, flip, and twirl through the air
What is a marathon?
a long race
Which city hosted the 2008 olympics?
Beijing
Name a type of stroke used in swimming.
butterfly, for example
How do you win the high jump?
by being the only person capable of jumping over the bar.
What is difficult about the balance beam?
Gymnasts must turn and flip while remaining on the balance beam.
Which sport allows members to choose a 'stroke'?
swimming
What happened to the Tokyo olympic games?
postoned until 2021 due to COVID.
How do you score points in the diving?
by showing impressive twisting, flipping and turning.
In which track and field event do athletes run along a track while jumping over obstacles?
the hurdles
What qualities do gymnasts need to succeed?
They need strength, skill, and perfect timing
What is unusual about fencing?
It requires a sword
In which ancient country did the olympic games first begin?
Ancient Greece
Aside from Aquatics, which of the summer olympic sports listed on page 10 are played in or on the water?
canoe, rowing, sailing, and surfing
What is alternative word to describe track and field sports?
athletics
Why do you need to be strong to win the rings?
because gymnasts must turn and flip while holding onto the rings.