Seven of the Wild Sports Ever

What is the purpose of the first paragraph in the article?

• to criticize these sports by calling them “wild”

• to give readers a sense of what “wild” sports are

• to explain why these “wild” sports are so popular

• to encourage readers to participate in “wild” sports

Which statement describes the author’s point of view about these sports?

• Most of these sports should be left to professional athletes.

• These sports are safe for anyone who enjoys something daring.

• Some of these sports will appeal to those who want to try something different.

• These sports are especially good for those who like to be part of a team effort.

Which phrase best describes how the author organizes the information about the sports?

• from least dangerous to most dangerous

• from most important to least important

• from most expensive to least expensive

• from least widespread to most widespread

Which sport requires no special equipment?

• XPogo

• parkour

• highlining

• powerbocking

In section 5 the author refers to parkour as a discipline.

Read the dictionary entry.

discipline (‘dĭs-ә-plĭn) noun

1. a subject studied

2. instruction that corrects something

3. a punishment given

4. activity required to improve physical ability

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

The runners were ______ over the hurdles.

• cove

• vaulting

• cove

• taut

As the two teams pulled the rope, it became very _____.

• obstacles

• reputable

• cove

• taut

One of the main _____ on a pencil sharpener is the handle.

• coves

• vaulting

• mechanisms

• reputable

As the storm moved in, the weather ______ changed and it became very windy.

• radically

• stationary

• mechanisms

• obstacles

The water on the lake was very rough, so we pulled the boat into a small ____ where it was much more calm.

• stationary

• cove

• taut

• vaulting