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 is kickboxing?
A) A martial art that combines techniques from boxing and karate
B) A sport that involves hitting with the feet and fists
C) A discipline of boxe pieds-poings developed by the Japanese
D) A form of karate that allows kicks to the head and torso

Question 2. How was kickboxing developed?
A) By combining techniques from karate and Thai boxing
B) By removing elbow strikes from karate
C) By combining techniques from boxing and karate
D) By removing knee strikes from Thai boxing

Question 3. Who are some famous kickboxing champions?
A) Rob Kaman, Benny Urquidez, Dennis Alexio, Ernesto Hoost, Marek Piotrowski
B) Christian Guillaume, Benny Urquidez, Tatsuyuki Suzuki, Howard Hanson
C) Rob Kaman, Christian Guillaume, Dennis Alexio, Ernesto Hoost, Marek Piotrowski
D) Benny Urquidez, Tatsuyuki Suzuki, Howard Hanson, Rob Kaman, Christian Guillaume

Question 4. What are the rules for kickboxing matches?
A) Punches and kicks are allowed above the waist, sweepings and low kicks are also allowed
B) Punches and kicks are allowed above the waist, but sweepings and low kicks are not allowed
C) Only punches are allowed above the waist, kicks are not permitted
D) Only kicks are allowed above the waist, punches are not permitted

Question 5. How long do amateur and professional kickboxing matches last?
A) Three rounds for amateur, five rounds for professional
B) Five rounds for amateur, three rounds for professional
C) Ten rounds for amateur, twelve rounds for professional
D) Twelve rounds for amateur, ten rounds for professional