Grade 11 Unit 12 Text 3 Warm Up

The Tokyo Olympics were ______ to 2021 due to the pandemic.

• delayed

• postponed

• canceled

• accelerated

Athletes had to overcome the ______ of disrupted training schedules.

• plan

• solution

• hurdle

• guide

The delay in the Olympics was a ______ for athletes who had been preparing for years.

• motivation

• roadblock

• success

• breakthrough

After the games were postponed, athletes were encouraged to ______ and focus on their well-being.

• regroup

• compete

• train

• avoid

Athletes tried to ______ to the conditions of the host city by training in similar climates.

• reject

• acclimate

• postpone

• adjust

Practicing ______ helps athletes manage stress and remain focused on their goals.

• rigorous training

• mindfulness

• intensity

• acclimation

Olympic athletes follow ______ training routines to prepare for their competitions.

• rigorous

• flexible

• inconsistent

• relaxed

Athletes often demonstrate ______ as they push through intense training and setbacks.

• enthusiasm

• grit

• motivation

• hesitation

The Olympic gold medal is one of the most ______ prizes in the world of sports.

• coveted

• neglected

• unwanted

• disregarded

The rescheduled Olympics will bring ______ and joy to audiences worldwide.

• fear

• anxiety

• enthusiasm

• exhaustion