1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. How is a canoe typically propelled?
A) by a motor
B) by a sail
C) by paddles
D) by oars

Question 2. What is the main use of canoes today?
A) practical transportation
B) sport or recreation
C) fishing
D) sightseeing

Question 3. Who founded the Canoe Club in 1865?
A) John MacGregor
B) The New York Canoe Club
C) The American Canoe Association
D) The Canadian Canoe Association

Question 4. When was the International Canoe Federation founded?
A) 1871
B) 1880
C) 1900
D) 1946

Question 5. When were canoeing events for women added to the Olympic Games?
A) 1924
B) 1936
C) 1946
D) 1948