Skiing - Multiple Choice Test

The first skis probably came from
1. Scandinavia
2. the Alps
3. Canada
4. the Rockies
Skiing in the Alps became a tourist industry
1. after World War II
2. before the First World War
3. in the 1990s
4. at the beginning of the 20th century
Modern carving skis allow you to
1. turn more easily
2. jump higher
3. ski straight ahead
4. come to a sudden stop
The first ski boots were made out of
1. leather
2. plastic
3. wood
4. foam
World Championships are held every
1. two years
2. year
3. four years
4. three years
The super-G is a combination of
1. downhill and giant slalom
2. giant slalom and slalom
3. downhill and combined
4. downhill and slalom
The longest Nordic skiing event for men has a length of
1. 50 km
2. 40 km
3. 25 km
4. 65 km
A combination of cross-country skiing and ski jumping is called
1. the Nordic combined
2. the Alpine combined
3. the Nordic relay
4. the biathlon
When a biathlon athlete misses a shot they
1. must ski a penalty round
2. have to give up their position to the skier behind them
3. can use another rifle
4. are disqualified
In the freestyle aerial, skiers
1. perform spins and flips in the air
2. ski over a bumpy hill
3. have to overcome a few obstacles
4. move up and down a half-pipe
Nordic ski poles are longer than alpine ones because
1. you need more thrust
2. heavier ones are better
3. Nordic skiers are more athletic
4. they have a metal edge
In most skiing areas pistes
1. have colour markings
2. do not warn you when the slope is closed
3. are separated for beginners and advanced skiers
4. closed for snowboarders
When skiing, always wear sunglasses or goggles
1. to protect you from the sun's harmful rays
2. in order to prevent sunburnt skin
3. because it looks good
4. because they protect you from low temperatures