Karate by Huynh

How were the people who created karate able to practice without anyone knowing?

• They told people they were dancing.

• They practiced in the woods where no one could see them.

• They practiced only at night.

• The practiced in secret clubs.

Which of the following sentences states a fact?

• Karate is the best form of exercise.

• Shouting makes you breathe out very hard.

• Everyone who learns karate wants to be a master.

• The teacher is the wisest person in the room.

Why did the author write Karate?

• to inform the reader that karate should be learned only by adults

• to entertain the reader with stories of famous karate masters

• to persuade the reader that karate is challenging and not for everybody

• to inform the reader that karate is a fun way to build good habits

What happens during the first step of learning karate?

• Students learn to slow down and think about each move before they do it.

• Students use a combination of punches, kicks, blocks, and stances.

• Students pretend to fight off attackers and learn to defend themselves.

• Students learn to breathe correctly and develop a strong posture.

What is the effect of the students practicing hard and improving their habits?

• They are given a trophy.

• They are given a new belt.

• They are given a new robe.

• They are allowed to teach the class.

What is this book mostly about?

• the history of karate

• the three main steps to learn karate

• what karate is and how it helps people

• why karate is popular throughout the world

Which of the following sentences states an opinion?

• Students learn to respect their teacher, their classmates, and the rules of the classroom.

• Some students hope to become karate masters, and everyone has a lot of fun trying to get there.

• Students have to wear the right clothes before they start to train.

• In karate, there is a special way to breathe so that students can do their best.

A school for training in karate is called _____________.

• a kata

• a sensei

• a dojo

• a kihon

What happens in the last step of learning karate?

• Students learn to control their breath.

• Students practice their moves in a routine.

• Students pair up and practice moves on an opponent.

• Students learns to slow down and think about each move.

To be disciplined means ________________.

• to be able to continue working toward a difficult goal

• to protect one self from harm or attack

• to learn something very quickly

• to know a lot about something