Skate On (Coach)

Which statement summarizes the selection?

• Kim is not being a very good friend.

• Long-time friends can be the best friends.

• Celia does not skate as well as Dolores.

• Learning a sport can be harder than it seems.

Why does Celia not want Kim to come to the ice rink?

• Kim is a better skater than Celia.

• Kim and Dolores have become good friends.

• Kim goes to a nice boarding school.

• Kim and Celia are good friends with each other.

Which event from the story causes Dolores to appreciate Celia?

• Celia visits Dolores more when she gets hurt.

• Celia tells Dolores to be careful at the ice rink.

• Celia helps Dolores train for a skating competition.

• Celia tells Dolores that Kim is not being a good friend.

Based on paragraph 1, which word describes Dolores?

• jealous

• serious

• friendly

• athletic

As used in paragraph 4, what is the meaning of podium?

• a place where people sit at a sporting event

• a raised platform where someone receives an award

• a gold medal given in the Olympics

• a set of items used in a celebration

In paragraph 8, which could replace "We don't all skate like an out-of-control train, you know"?

• Some people skate more carefully and watch where they're going.

• Some people fall a lot more and get hurt more than you do.

• Some people don't like to skate and speed around as much as you.

• Some people prefer to do other activities more than skating.