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 synchronized swimming?
A) A sport that is performed in the water, combining music, cardio and muscular power, and location in three dimensions
B) A competitive event that involves swimming across a large body of water
C) A dance performance that takes place in a pool
D) A group activity that involves performing tricks and stunts in the water

Question 2. When did synchronized swimming become an Olympic sport?
A) 1884
B) 1924
C) 2000
D) 2012

Question 3. What items do synchronized swimmers need for training and competition?
A) A swimsuit, goggles, and a bathing cap
B) A swimsuit, a bathing cap, and make-up
C) A swimsuit, goggles, a bathing cap, and make-up
D) A swimsuit, goggles, a bathing cap, make-up, and edible gelatin

Question 4. What are the only sports exclusively practiced by women at the Olympics?
A) Synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics
B) Tennis and golf
C) Figure skating and ice hockey
D) Beach volleyball and water polo

Question 5. What is used to keep hair up on their head during routine competition for synchronized swimmers?
A) A bun held by bobby pins and edible gelatin
B) A swim cap and hair gel
C) A bun held by a swim cap and hair gel
D) A bun held by bobby pins and hair gel