R002 Reading Explorer 3 Unit 1B

According to paragraph A, which factors go into making an Olympic champion?

• financial

• biological

• psychological

• societal

What is the main idea of paragraph B?

• Human muscles are made of fibers.

• Fast-twitch fibers are important for weight lifters.

• Genetics is the most important factor in making an elite athlete.

• Fast-twitch fibers allow athletes to move quickly.

According to paragraph C, slow-twitch fibers help athletes to control __________.

You feel tired because your body produces large amounts of __________.

According to Paragraph C, athletes with slow-twitch fibers are able to __________.

• clear easily lactate from their bodies.

• generate more lactate inside them.

• tire and grow weak easily.

• run faster but only in short distances.

Choose the main idea of Paragraph D.

• Most male swimmers are tall.

• Gymnasts must be tall to excel in Olympics.

• Size is an important factor for Olympic athletes.

• Tall swimmers can swim faster.

According to Paragraph C, athletes raised in high __________ countries have blood rich in Hemoglobin.

Cultural factors also help in making an elite athlete.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the main idea of Paragraph F?

• Weightlifters repeat their motions again and again.

• Olympic divers train hundreds of times.

• Training helps improve psychological well-being.

• Training is also important aside from genetics.

In the last paragraph, how did Louganis learn to control his anxiety?

• By thinking of fun or humorous things.

• By talking to fellow athletes.

• By practicing before a match.

• By eating a heavy meal before a match.