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 types of speed skating?
A) Long track, short track, and marathon
B) Ice dancing, figure skating, and synchronized skating
C) Ice hockey, curling, and bobsledding
D) Skiing, snowboarding, and ice climbing

Question 2. In which countries is speed skating popular?
A) The Netherlands, Norway, and South Korea
B) Canada, the United States, and Germany
C) Italy, Japan, and Russia
D) All of the above

Question 3. How do speed skates differ from hockey skates and figure skates?
A) They are longer and have a higher blade
B) They are shorter and have a lower blade
C) They cut off at the ankle and are more like a shoe than a boot
D) They are built with a wider blade for stability

Question 4. What equipment is required for short track speed skaters?
A) Speed skates, a spandex skin suit, protective helmet, gloves, knee pads, shin pads, neck guard, ankle protection, and protective eyewear
B) Speed skates, a spandex skin suit, protective helmet, gloves, and protective eyewear
C) Speed skates, a spandex skin suit, gloves, and protective eyewear
D) Speed skates, a spandex skin suit, gloves, and neck guard

Question 5. Is protective eyewear required for long track speed skaters?
A) Yes
B) No
C) It depends on the event
D) It depends on the skater's preference