G9 GP Reading Comprehension 2

The X Games are a relatively new forum for athletic competition based upon the structure of the Olympic Games. While the Olympics have been in existence for thousands of years, the first X Games were held at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California in 1997. Athletes in both games compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, indicating first, second and third place in an event. Olympic athletes receive only a medal but X Games winners also receive prize money.

The events at the X Games are all modern and didn’t exist even just 25 years ago. The Winter X Games include new sports like snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Summer X Games focus on skateboarding, BMX bicycle and MotoX competitions. The X Games are thrilling to watch. The daring athletes do tricks high in the air that defy gravity and keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

The X in X Games stands for extreme. While the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look to find the fastest and strongest athletes in traditional events like running, broad jump, discus throwing and swimming, the X Games emphasize daring tricks using equipment that is cutting edge. Who would have thought that doing air tricks while on a small bicycle could be anything but a circus act?

But these unusual new sports have gained wide acceptance and the ESPN covers the X Games live. Maybe the skateboarders look like they’ve just come off the street but bicycle and BMX riders are covered with advertising just like NASCAR drivers. The X Games are big business.

1. When were the first X Games held?

• a. 1776

• b. 1897

• c. 1997

• d. 2000

The X Games are a relatively new forum for athletic competition based upon the structure of the Olympic Games. While the Olympics have been in existence for thousands of years, the first X Games were held at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California in 1997. Athletes in both games compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, indicating first, second and third place in an event. Olympic athletes receive only a medal but X Games winners also receive prize money.

The events at the X Games are all modern and didn’t exist even just 25 years ago. The Winter X Games include new sports like snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Summer X Games focus on skateboarding, BMX bicycle and MotoX competitions. The X Games are thrilling to watch. The daring athletes do tricks high in the air that defy gravity and keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

The X in X Games stands for extreme. While the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look to find the fastest and strongest athletes in traditional events like running, broad jump, discus throwing and swimming, the X Games emphasize daring tricks using equipment that is cutting edge. Who would have thought that doing air tricks while on a small bicycle could be anything but a circus act?

But these unusual new sports have gained wide acceptance and the ESPN covers the X Games live. Maybe the skateboarders look like they’ve just come off the street but bicycle and BMX riders are covered with advertising just like NASCAR drivers. The X Games are big business.

2. How are the X Games different from the Olympics?

• a. The X Games give a Gold Medal for first place.

• b. The X Games occur in winter and summer.

• c. The X Games have events.

• d. The X Games give prize money.

The X Games are a relatively new forum for athletic competition based upon the structure of the Olympic Games. While the Olympics have been in existence for thousands of years, the first X Games were held at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California in 1997. Athletes in both games compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, indicating first, second and third place in an event. Olympic athletes receive only a medal but X Games winners also receive prize money.

The events at the X Games are all modern and didn’t exist even just 25 years ago. The Winter X Games include new sports like snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Summer X Games focus on skateboarding, BMX bicycle and MotoX competitions. The X Games are thrilling to watch. The daring athletes do tricks high in the air that defy gravity and keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

The X in X Games stands for extreme. While the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look to find the fastest and strongest athletes in traditional events like running, broad jump, discus throwing and swimming, the X Games emphasize daring tricks using equipment that is cutting edge. Who would have thought that doing air tricks while on a small bicycle could be anything but a circus act?

But these unusual new sports have gained wide acceptance and the ESPN covers the X Games live. Maybe the skateboarders look like they’ve just come off the street but bicycle and BMX riders are covered with advertising just like NASCAR drivers. The X Games are big business.

3. Which of the following is a Summer X Games event?

• a. Skateboarding

• b. Swimming

• c. Running

• d. Broad jump

The X Games are a relatively new forum for athletic competition based upon the structure of the Olympic Games. While the Olympics have been in existence for thousands of years, the first X Games were held at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California in 1997. Athletes in both games compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, indicating first, second and third place in an event. Olympic athletes receive only a medal but X Games winners also receive prize money.

The events at the X Games are all modern and didn’t exist even just 25 years ago. The Winter X Games include new sports like snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Summer X Games focus on skateboarding, BMX bicycle and MotoX competitions. The X Games are thrilling to watch. The daring athletes do tricks high in the air that defy gravity and keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

The X in X Games stands for extreme. While the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look to find the fastest and strongest athletes in traditional events like running, broad jump, discus throwing and swimming, the X Games emphasize daring tricks using equipment that is cutting edge. Who would have thought that doing air tricks while on a small bicycle could be anything but a circus act?

But these unusual new sports have gained wide acceptance and the ESPN covers the X Games live. Maybe the skateboarders look like they’ve just come off the street but bicycle and BMX riders are covered with advertising just like NASCAR drivers. The X Games are big business.

4. What equipment would NOT be at the Summer X Games?

• a. BMX bicycle

• b. Snowboard

• c. MotoX motorcycle

• d. None of the above

The X Games are a relatively new forum for athletic competition based upon the structure of the Olympic Games. While the Olympics have been in existence for thousands of years, the first X Games were held at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California in 1997. Athletes in both games compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, indicating first, second and third place in an event. Olympic athletes receive only a medal but X Games winners also receive prize money.

The events at the X Games are all modern and didn’t exist even just 25 years ago. The Winter X Games include new sports like snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Summer X Games focus on skateboarding, BMX bicycle and MotoX competitions. The X Games are thrilling to watch. The daring athletes do tricks high in the air that defy gravity and keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

The X in X Games stands for extreme. While the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look to find the fastest and strongest athletes in traditional events like running, broad jump, discus throwing and swimming, the X Games emphasize daring tricks using equipment that is cutting edge. Who would have thought that doing air tricks while on a small bicycle could be anything but a circus act?

But these unusual new sports have gained wide acceptance and the ESPN covers the X Games live. Maybe the skateboarders look like they’ve just come off the street but bicycle and BMX riders are covered with advertising just like NASCAR drivers. The X Games are big business.

5. Athletes at the X Games can wear advertising like

• a. NFL football players

• b. NBA basketball players

• c. NHL hockey players

• d. NASCAR drivers

The X Games are a relatively new forum for athletic competition based upon the structure of the Olympic Games. While the Olympics have been in existence for thousands of years, the first X Games were held at Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California in 1997. Athletes in both games compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, indicating first, second and third place in an event. Olympic athletes receive only a medal but X Games winners also receive prize money.

The events at the X Games are all modern and didn’t exist even just 25 years ago. The Winter X Games include new sports like snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Summer X Games focus on skateboarding, BMX bicycle and MotoX competitions. The X Games are thrilling to watch. The daring athletes do tricks high in the air that defy gravity and keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

The X in X Games stands for extreme. While the Winter and Summer Olympic Games look to find the fastest and strongest athletes in traditional events like running, broad jump, discus throwing and swimming, the X Games emphasize daring tricks using equipment that is cutting edge. Who would have thought that doing air tricks while on a small bicycle could be anything but a circus act?

But these unusual new sports have gained wide acceptance and the ESPN covers the X Games live. Maybe the skateboarders look like they’ve just come off the street but bicycle and BMX riders are covered with advertising just like NASCAR drivers. The X Games are big business.

6. The tricks that X Games participants perform

• a. Thrill the audience

• b. Defy gravity

• c. Can win a medal

• d. All of the above