The document contains comprehension questions about a passage on what makes an Olympic champion. It asks questions about specific details and inferences from the passage, such as the meaning of phrases, the main ideas of paragraphs, and differences between fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscles. An answer key is provided with explanations for each question.

1. Reading Explorer 3 – Unit 1B Comprehension Questions
WHAT MAKES AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION?
1) On line 33, why does the writer use the phrase on the other hand?
a) To give an example for the previous sentence.
b) To correct a piece of information in the previous sentence.
c) To say something different from the previous sentence.
d) To explain the result of the previous sentence.
2) What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
a) The natural environment in which an athlete has been raised is important in an athlete’s success.
b) The amount of blood that carries a large amount of hemoglobin is important in an athlete’s success.
c) The conditions in which an athlete has grown up are important in an athlete’s success.
d) The altitude in which an athlete lives is important in an athlete’s success.
3) What does the word maintain on line 79 mean?
a) help b) continue c) prove d) reach
4) Which statement is true according to paragraph 3 and 4?
a) The high number of fast-twitch fibers is the factor that helps runners to run longer.
b) The high number of fast-twitch fibers is the factor that helps runners to run without getting tired.
c) The high number of slow-twitch fibers is the factor that helps runners to run fast
d) The high number of slow-twitch fibers is the factor that helps runners to run longer.
5) Who does the word you in line 85 refer to?
a) an athlete
b) a diver
c) Greg Louganis
d) a weightlifter
6) Which is likely to be the most significant element in becoming an elite athlete?
a) genetics
b) environment
c) culture
d) training
7) Which statement is false according to the passage?
a) Repeating the same actions is important for an athlete.
b) Athletes need to be able to reduce their stress.
c) Being tall is an advantage for a swimmer.
d) Smaller gymnasts will not hurt themselves when landing.
8) In the last paragraph, what can you infer from this statement by Greg Louganis? “I remember thinking about
what my mother would say if she saw me do a bad dive. She would probably just compliment me on the beautiful
splash.”
a) His mother did not make a compliment.
b) His relationship with his mother was problematic.
c) His mother saw him when he dived badly.
d) His mother complimented him on the beautiful splash.
9) Explain in your own words the differences between fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscles. Think of some examples
of sports not mentioned in the text that use these different muscle types.
Answer Key
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2. Reading Explorer 3 – Unit 1B Comprehension Questions
1-c 2-c 3-b 4-d 5- b 6-a 7-d 8-a
9 (possible): fast twitch: move quickly, lift weight fast slow twitch: efficient energy use, control tiredness, last
longer, remove lactate from body. Possible examples: wrestling uses fast twitch, long-distance cycling uses slow
twitch.
ITU SFL / prepared by Mustafa Sencar