The World of Speed Eating - Reading comprehension Quiz

What is the reading mainly about?

• The history of hot dogs in the United States.

• The career of a famous competitive eater.

• Eating competitions and the people who take part.

What is the purpose of paragraph B?

• to give details about a famous competitive eating event

• to explain how competitive eaters can eat so quickly

• to describe the dangers of competitive eating

What is NOT true about Joey Chestnut?

• He is smaller than Takeru Kobayashi

• He has won Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

• He broke the world record for hot dog eating

In paragraph D, which word could replace in bad taste?

• wrong

• dangerous

• exciting

Which of the following would Takeru Kobayashi most likely say?

• "Competitive eating is just a fun hobby for me. Winning isn't important."

• "I see competitive eating as a sport, and I always try my best."

• "Eating so much food is unhealthy. Eating competitions should be stopped."