Yusra Mardini Readworks

What is the main idea of the text, Swimming for Her Life?

• Yusra Mardini was a refugee who had to flee her country.

• Syria was in a time of war and many cities were destroyed.

• Life as a refugee can be extremely difficult.

• Yusra Mardini was a refugee who used her swimming skills to help save the lives of others.

Which sentence helps supports the main idea?

• The sisters knew that the journey would be dangerous, but that did not deter them.

• Yusra and Sarah had helped save 18 souls.

• About 20 minutes into the boat ride, the motor stopped.

• To date, nearly 11 million Syrians have fled the country.

In what way would the story be different if it were written from the survivors'/refugees' points of view?

• We would know more about their language.

• We would know more about how they were thinking and feeling while the boat was sinking.

• The reader would understand where they were headed.

What text feature could be added to help support the article?

• An illustration of Yusuri's home in Syria

• A map of Rio de Janeiro

• A timeline of Yusuri's life

• A vocabulary key/glossary of the words in bold

Why did Yusra Mardini have to leave Syria?

• She left because there was a war and it was dangerous.

• She left because she needed to help steer a boat across the Aegean Sea.

• She left to train and compete for Syria in the Olympics.

The text says that the boat’s engine broke down. What evidence from the text best explains why this may have happened?

• "The three girls dragged the boat across the sea for hours."

• "This boat was only supposed to hold six people. However, twenty passengers were on the boat."

• "Syria was in the middle of a war, and it became dangerous for people to live there."

What is the main theme of the story about Yusra Mardini in Readworks?

• A) Overcoming adversity through determination

• B) The importance of family support

• C) The impact of war on sports

• D) The role of education in refugee camps

Which literary device is primarily used in the story of Yusra Mardini to convey her struggles?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Imagery

What is the significance of Yusra Mardini's swimming skills in the narrative?

• A) They symbolize her escape from danger

• B) They highlight her competitive nature

• C) They show her love for the ocean

• D) They emphasize her athletic training

How does the author illustrate the challenges faced by refugees in the story of Yusra Mardini?

• A) By describing the dangerous journey across the sea

• B) By focusing on the political situation in Syria

• C) By detailing the refugee camp conditions

• D) By highlighting the lack of educational opportunities