MG22 U8 Sporting Life L8 Reading - Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "milestone" refer to in the first paragraph?

• A significant achievement

• A distance marker

• A time period

• A competition level

The word "essential" in the third paragraph means:

• optional

• necessary

• difficult

• dangerous

In the sentence "They move it up to the mountains," what does "they" refer to?

• The ski equipment

• The Norwegians

• The winter games

• The competitions

What is the opposite of "interior" as used in the text?

• middle

• center

• exterior

• inside

The word "interspersed" in the context of biathlon means:

• separated

• mixed with

• removed from

• excluded

How many Winter Olympics medals had Norway won by 2010?

• 100 medals

• 200 medals

• 300 medals

• 400 medals

Which historical evidence shows skiing's ancient origins in Norway?

• Written documents

• Rock carvings

• Old photographs

• Ancient tools

What does "bundle up" mean in the last paragraph?

• Pack things away

• Dress warmly

• Group together

• Hide inside

The word "overshadowed" in the context means:

• Created darkness

• Became less important

• Blocked the sun

• Improved significantly

In "their unique merits," what does "their" refer to?

• The explorers

• The skis

• The competitions

• The mountains