Yusra Mardini Readworks

What is the main idea of this text?

• Yusra Mardini escaped war in Syria and helped others on her way to becoming an inspiring Olympic athlete.

• Yusra Mardini is a refugee who escaped war in Syria and sought safety in Greece.

• Yusra Mardini trained for the Olympics by pulling a boat with 20 people in it across the Aegean Sea.

“She was going to swim in the Olympics for Syria, but then she had to flee from her home country in 2015. Syria was in the middle of a war, and it became dangerous for people to live there.”

• jump

• train

• escape

After the boat's engine broke down, Mardini and two other passengers pulled the boat across the Aegean Sea. How can their actions best be described?

• brave

• selfish

• confusing

What is the main theme of Yusra Mardini's story?

• Courage and resilience

• Wealth and fame

• Isolation and loneliness

• Betrayal and revenge

Which word best describes Yusra Mardini's journey across the Aegean Sea?

• Perilous

• Luxurious

• Boring

• Predictable

What does the word 'flee' mean in the context of Yusra Mardini's story?

• To escape from danger

• To run a race

• To swim quickly

• To travel leisurely

How did Yusra Mardini contribute to the safety of others during her journey?

• By swimming and pulling the boat

• By cooking meals

• By navigating the route

• By repairing the engine

What literary device is used in the phrase 'pulling a boat with 20 people'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What is the significance of Yusra Mardini's participation in the Olympics?

• It symbolizes hope and perseverance

• It was a chance to win a gold medal

• It was a vacation opportunity

• It was a family tradition

Which of the following best describes Yusra Mardini's character?

• Brave and determined

• Selfish and greedy

• Lazy and indifferent

• Arrogant and boastful