Winter Olympic Skaters

Read the section “A Path For Others To Follow.” Select the sentence from the section that shows Erin Jackson hopes to be a role model for other Black skaters.

• Jackson’s victory makes her and fellow American Shani Davis the only Black athletes to win long-track speedskating medals at the Olympics.

• Davis won his gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

• “I always try to be a good example.”

• The silver medal went to Miho Takagi of Japan, and Angelina Golikova of Russia won the bronze.

Which sentence from the introduction [paragraphs 1-5] explains why Erin Jackson’s gold medal was historic?

• Erin Jackson is a speed skater on the U.S. Olympic team.

• She skated in the 500-meter race and won the gold medal.

• Jackson is more than just another medal winner.

• She is also the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal at the Winter Olympics.

How did Brittany Bowe affect Erin Jackson?

• Bowe convinced Jackson to switch from inline skating to speedskating in 2017.

• Bowe gave up her spot in the 500-meter race so that Jackson could skate in Beijing.

• Bowe coached Jackson for the U.S. team during the World Cup season.

• Bowe was the last American woman to win a speedskating gold in 2002.

Read the paragraph from the section “Scoreboard Smiles.”

Jackson made the switch just months before the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She was such a fast learner she earned a spot on the U.S. team. She didn’t earn a medal in the 500-meter race that year, but it was clear she had the skills to become much better.

Which answer choice is the MOST accurate explanation of what this paragraph means?

• Jackson picked up speedskating quickly and showed potential to improve.

• Jackson dominated the speedskating races at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

• Jackson became discouraged after failing to win a medal in South Korea.

• Jackson succeeded right away despite lacking strong speedskating skills.

What is the relationship between Ryan Shimabukuro and Erin Jackson?

• They competed against each other in the 2022 World Cup season.

• They were teammates at the 2022 Winter Olympics

• Shimabukuro coaches Jackson in speedskating.

• Shimabukuro gave Jackson a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

Why did Brittany Bowe feel proud of Erin Jackson?

• Why did Brittany Bowe feel proud of Erin Jackson?

• because Jackson used to be an inline skater before switching to speedskating

• because Jackson announced that she wants to be a role model to other Black athletes

• because Jackson won a gold medal after Bowe gave up her spot in the race for her

Which sentence from the article supports the main idea of the article (Latein Amerincan Skater Donovan)?

• There are not very many Latin American athletes at the Winter Games.

• Axels are forward-edge jumps where the skater lands backward, on the opposite foot.

• Carrillo was proud to make history when he competed in the men’s final on February 10.

• Elsey said winter sports have roots in northern European traditions.

Read the paragraph from the section “Winter Sports Not A Factor In Latin, South America.”

Training in Mexico comes with its challenges. To afford this very expensive sport, Carrillo teaches ice skating lessons. There aren’t proper facilities. During his training, Carrillo says people ask him to turn off his loud music. He has to practice his dazzling moves while dodging kids and families on the ice. He even has to share the rink with hockey players.

Which statement summarizes the paragraph?

• Mexico is a difficult place for Donovan Carrillo to train as a figure skater.

• Skaters must work extra jobs to earn money for their sport.

• Carrillo dislikes sharing his ice skating space with children.

• Carrillo considered trying hockey before taking up figure skating.

What caused many skaters to leave Mexico to train?

• a lack of money for paying coaches

• not having facilities for practice

• wanting to be more like skaters from Spain

• little public interest in sports

Why did Donovan Carrillo feel proud after competing in the Winter Olympics?

• because he made people more interested in Guadalajara

• because people stopped criticizing male figure skaters

• because he was honored and happy to represent his country

• because he is hopeful about medaling the next time he competes