Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	What did Alyssa Beckerman say kept her competing and training even after breaking her wrist?
	A.	pressure from her parents
	B.	pressure from her teammates
	C.	a desire to win the Olympic gold and pressure from her coach
	D.	a personal fear of failure as well as pressure from her parents

2.	What was one of the main complaints of the US gymnasts who competed in the 2001 World Championships?
	A.	They could not see their families while they were there.
	B.	They were provided with very little food.
	C.	They had no medical attention.
	D.	They had no free time between competitions.

3.	What is one reason why Robert V. Colarossi thinks it is unfair for the Orange County Register to cover so many years in its analysis?
	A.	With advances in medicine, more injuries are documented now.
	B.	Girls are more likely to complain of injury the older they get.
	C.	Diet has changed very much over the years and has affected injuries.
	D.	The sport now focuses more on skill than on artistry.

4.	What is the elite level of gymnastics?
	A.	gymnasts who have won medals in the Olympics
	B.	the 120 top gymnasts in the world
	C.	the 120 top gymnasts in the United States
	D.	gymnasts who are over 18 years old

5.	What did the Register find out about retired U.S. team members?
	A.	More than half have had surgery for injuries related to gymnastics.
	B.	Their bones have broken much more easily since their years of training.
	C.	Most of them have sued their coaches for the verbal and physical abuse they received.
	D.	They continue to work out and train even though they are no longer competing.

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