Extreme Sports

How are the 2 texts (“Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” and “The Science of Thrill-Seeking”) similar?

• They are both about thrill-seeking activities.

• They both try to convince you not to do thrill-seeking activities.

• They both use emotion when using details.

• They both focus on the negativity of sports.

Which line from the text best expresses a central idea of “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?”

• “. . . extreme athletes suffered about 4 million injuries between 2000 and 2011.”

• “. . . some kids attempt stunts way beyond their skill level.”

• “There’s no doubt that extreme sports are thrilling. But these thrills can come at a high price.”

• “Jett has not returned to the MegaRamp but hopes to one day.”

Which line from the text expresses a central idea of “The Science of Thrill-Seeking”?

• “...scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teen years.”

• “Experts say it may have to do with how our brain works.”

• “Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get you killed.”

• “Falling on your head hurts.”

Which statement is supported by information in both “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” and “The Science of Thrill-Seeking”?

• Compared with other people, thrill-seekers may be more sensitive to dopamine.

• Adolescents tend to be more willing than adults to take risks.

• Extreme sports can help kids become confident and healthy.

• No one should do extreme sports.

According to the texts, how does age affect risk-taking?

• Kids are less likely to consider the dangers in an activity, and they may be more inspired to attempt a stunt that they do not have the skills to do.

• Adults have a higher tolerance for risk and danger.

• Teens do not listen to anyone, so they will most likely participate in something with danger.

• Older adults have more wisdom and do not take risks, no matter how tempting or fun they may seem.

According to “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports,” what are the benefits of extreme sports?

• Extreme sports encourage risk-taking behaviors and are just fun.

• Extreme sports can build kids’ imaginations, confidence, and help kids find a passion.

• Extreme sports have absolutely no benefits.

• Extreme sports keep kids out of trouble and make kids want to go school.

Reread the following statement: “Clearly, we’re not all using the same scale to weigh risks and rewards . . .” What does the writer mean by this statement?

• Not all scales work.

• Some people enjoy weighing things.

• Risks and rewards can be weighed easily.

• Some people are more willing than others to take risks.

In “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” the writer uses the story of Jett and how he nearly died. This story is used as evidence to disagree with kids doing extreme sports. What “tool of persuasion” was the author using with this evidence?

• trust

• logic

• emotion

Reread this paragraph from “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?”

“When so much could go wrong, why would anyone want to participate in extreme sports? There is, of course, the obvious thrill of flying down a mountainside at 60 miles an hour or soaring through the air on a trusted skateboard. Extreme sports also offer opportunities to kids who don’t enjoy team sports like football or soccer. Kids can be more imaginative because they are free to experiment and invent their own stunts. Beyond that, extreme sports can build confidence and discipline, and like any sport, help kids stay fit and healthy.”

While this paragraph appears to be convincing, it is actually lacking in

• relevant information

• facts and statistics

• funny data

• a visual image

Based on the text, which of the following is how extreme sports differ from team sports?

• Kids can be more imaginative in extreme sports.

• Kids do not get hurt more in extreme sports.

• Extreme sports have more coaches available than team sports.

• Extreme sports offer more excitement.