The Tour de France-Reading Comprehension

When did the Tour de France first take place?

• 1919

• 1923

• 1903

• 1899

What does the yellow jersey ("maillot jaune") represent?

• Best sprinter

• Team captain

• Youngest rider

• Overall race leader

What kind of terrain have riders faced in the Tour?

• Only flatlands

• Mountains, flatlands, and towns

• Only cities

• Mostly deserts

What has made the Tour de France a global spectacle?

• Short stages

• Famous music performances

• Its mix of sports, culture, and scenery

• Free entrance

By the end of the tour, riders will have cycled approximately:

• 1,500 km

• 950 km

• 2,000 km

• 3,000 km

What will the finish line in Paris have done by the end of the race?

• Closed early

• Welcomed another group of champions

• Welcomed another group of champions

• Moved to another city

Which of these riders is mentioned in the article as a legend of the Tour?

• Peter Sagan

• Geraint Thomas

• Bernard Hinault

• Nairo Quintana

What have fans done during the Tour?

• Raced with the cyclists

• Watched only the final stage

• Lined the streets to cheer

• Stayed at home

What will riders have achieved by the end of the Tour?

• They will have visited only one city

• They will have completed their first Tour

• They will have cycled over 3,000 km

• They will have retired

What is one key message of the article?

• The Tour is only about winning

• The Tour is about the journey and passion for cycling

• The Tour is only for French athletes

• The Tour is too easy for professionals