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. What are the four types of figure skating?
A) Freestyle, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized team skating
B) Solo, duo, group, and exhibition
C) Ice hockey, speed skating, short track, and long track
D) Figure, spiral, edge, and jump

Question 2. What are skaters judged on in figure skating competitions?
A) Two programs: a short program with mandatory requirements and a long program designed to show skill and grace
B) The number of jumps and spins they can perform
C) The number of formation changes they can execute
D) The amount of time they spend on the ice

Question 3. What are the two main groups of jumps in figure skating?
A) Edge jumps and toe jumps
B) Spiral jumps and flip jumps
C) Jump sequences and spin sequences
D) Exhibition jumps and competition jumps

Question 4. How is ice dance different from pairs figure skating?
A) Ice dancers do not perform jumps or spins and only do certain kinds of lifts
B) Ice dancers skate alone
C) Ice dancers do not have to follow a specific program
D) Ice dancers are judged on the quality of their jumps and spins

Question 5. What is synchronized team skating also known as?
A) Precision skating
B) Formation skating
C) Step skating
D) Group skating