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MARTIAL ARTS

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A. THE MAIN IDEA Circle the letter of the sentence or phrase which best describes the main idea.
A. The development and appeal of the martial arts.
B. Religious and philosophical connections of the martial arts.
C. Main forms of the martial arts.
D. The modern popularity of the martial arts.

B. UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU READ (SPANISH ANSWERS)

A. Where did the martial arts begin?
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B. Who is thought to have been the first to teach the martial arts?
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C. Where are the martial arts taught?
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D. What is the true goal of the martial arts?
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C. REMEMBERING DETAILS TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is false, write the statement correctly.

1) The word martial relates to the name of the ancient god of war, Mars.
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2) The samurai were the only people who practiced the martial arts in Japan.
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3) Karate is the only American form of the martial arts.

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4) The skill level of karate students is indicated by the color of their jacket and pants.
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D. INFERENCES

1. The martial arts were useful to the early Buddhist monks because the art helped the monks...
A. become samurai warriors.
B. get protection money from bandits.
C. develop the beginnings of Zen Buddhism.
 D. take advantage of both their physical and spiritual strength.

2. Bruce Lee had a great impact on the popularity of the martial arts because...
A. he was an expert in many kinds of martial arts.
B. he inspired many Americans to take karate lessons and open their own dojos.
C. he demonstrated the martial arts in movies and on television.
D. he had a strong background in the culture of the martial arts.

E. VOCABULARY FIND WORDS IN THE READING THAT MEAN THE SAME AS:
1. GENERAL: ________________________ 2. FOR FIGHTING: ____________________ 3. BETTER:
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SNOWBOARDING

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I. UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU READ

1. What did Sherman Poppen do?

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2. What are the names of the two inventors of the snowboard?
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3. What kinds of moves would you be expected to make if you were doing some freestyle snowboarding?
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4. What were some of the worries that made skiers not want to allow snowboarders on the ski slopes?
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II. REMEMBERING DETAILS TRUE OR FALSE CORRECT THE FALSE ONES

1. Snowboarders have always been welcome at ski resorts.

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2. The kind of board you use depends on the type of snowboarding you want to do.
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3. An alpine snowboard is designed for use in the half-pipe.
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4. Most snowboarders wear bright colors and neon.
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III. INFERENCES Based on the article, circle the letter of the best sentence completion.

1. Freestylers get more bumps and bruises because...

A. they stay at the half-pipe.
B. they jump more; so, they fall more.
C. alpine boarders are mostly interested in racing.
D. their boards are poorly designed.
 2. Snowboard racing could be made an Olympic sport because...
A. even skiers feel it should be.
B. Sims and Burton have promoted the sport so well.
C. there are not enough good winter sports.
D. it is gaining in popularity and it is a legitimate sport.

PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES OF GAMING ADDICTION

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A. Choose the correct option.

1. To move to the next level of a game
you have…
a. to defeat monsters
b. lose battles
c. to miss the right secret passage

2. Game addiction…
a. helps your body
b. harms your body
c. decreases the pain in your body

3. The Carpal tunnel…

a. is located in the Mediterranean
b. is located in the shoulder
c. links the hand to the arm

4. Intense concentration can cause …

a. excitement b. pain c. boredom

5. Addicted gamers …
a. brush their teeth frequently
b. frequently skip meals
c. frequently have balanced meals

C- Read the text carefully and answer the following questions.

1. What is necessary to do to move to the next level in a game?

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2. What kind of effects does game addiction have on players?
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3. How would you define the Carpal tunnel syndrome?

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