Tour De France

1.

1 point

Making Inferences:
All the members of each team are outstanding cyclists.

Correct

Faulty

2.

1 point

The author uses the first sentence of the article to

identify some of the riders who have competed in the Tour de France.

inform the reader about the difficulty of the Tour de France.

express his or her dislike of the Tour de France.

3.

1 point

Finding the Main Idea:
The Tour de France is so difficult a race that three participants have died while competing.

Too Narrow

Main Idea

Too Broad

4.

1 point

In bicycling, when a rider "drafts," he or she

eats and drinks while still riding.

rides close behind another rider who blocks the wind for him or her.

makes a quick break for the finish line.

5.

1 point

Making Inferences:
Many riders who admire the cyclists in the Tour de France probably refuse to wear helmets so they can be like their idols.

Faulty

Correct

6.

1 point

After cyclist Casartelli died during the 1995 race, other riders

complained about the route that the race takes.

rode all the next day without competing.

took the next day off in his memory.

7.

1 point

The Tour de France passes through

London.

Paris.

Rome.

8.

1 point

What is the author's purpose in writing "Tour de France: World Famous Bicycle Race"?

To inform the reader about an exciting race.

To encourage the reader to take part in the Tour de France.

To convey a mood of tension.

9.

1 point

What was the cause of the Tour de France race officials dropping the helmet requirements?

It was determined that helmets cause bicycle accidents.

The officials were sued by the riders.

Most riders refused to wear helmets.

10.

1 point

When it rains, cobblestone roads

fall apart.

get muddy.

become extremely slippery.

11.

1 point

The Tour de France lasts

30 days.

14 days.

22 days.

12.

1 point

Making Inferences:
Miguel Indurain was an incredibly talented and determined cyclist.

Correct

Faulty

13.

1 point

Which of the following statements from the article best describes the route that Tour de France participants cycle through?

"A slight slip at such high speeds can be deadly."

"The Tour de France covers all sorts of terrain."

"Heat poses another danger."

14.

1 point

Finding the Main Idea:
The Tour de France, the 2,300-mile bike race held each year in France, is famous as a grueling test of athletic ability and determination.

Too Narrow

Main Idea

Too Broad

15.

1 point

Judging by the events in the article, you can predict that the following will happen next:

The race will be discontinued because it is too dangerous.

Riders will be encouraged to wear helmets.

The route of the Tour de France will start to be held ina month that is cooler than July.

16.

1 point

Finding the Main Idea:
The Tour de France is like no other bicycle race in the world.

Too Broad

Main Idea

Too Narrow

17.

1 point

Making Inferences:
The Tour de France would be easier if it didn't include mountains.

Faulty

Correct

18.

1 point

Making Inferences:
Fans of the Tour de France are better behaved than the fans of almost any other sport.

Correct

False