READING XII 2A/2B

What is this passage mainly about?

• how marathon runners train for a race

• why girls should be allowed to go to school

• the personal story of a competitive athlete

• Mira Rai's fight for gender equality

How many siblings does Mira Rai have?

• two

• three

• four

• five

In paragraph B, what does breaking free mean?

• escaping from imprisonment

• stop being attached to something

• leaving a relationship

• doing something differently

In paragraph C, the expression came together means ____.

• started to work

• put in the same place

• formed a group

• arrived at the same time

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something that Mira Rai has achieved?

• organizing a series of trail races in Kathmandu

• competing in the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in France

• competing in international trail running competitions

• winning the Kathmandu West Valley Rim 50K race

Which of the following events happened most recently to Mira Rai?

• She left school to help support her family.

• She started racing in international competitions.

• She visited schools and children's homes.

• She was invited to enter her first trail race.

Which of the following is Mira Rai most likely to agree with?

• Adventure sports are very dangerous and are not worth the risk.

• Nepalese men and women should be encouraged to become athletes.

• Nepalese tradition is sacred and should always be followed.

• Women should get married and raise a family, even if it's challenging.

In paragraph H, the expression at a snail's pace means ____.

• very slowly

• repeatedly

• faster than expected

• at the same time

In paragraph I, the expression being in shape means ____.

• performing very well

• running in circles

• believing in yourself

• being fit and healthy

In the third last sentence in paragraph K, what does They refer to?

• kerosene lanterns

• big towns

• mud houses

• youngsters