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Listening Practice Quiz:
1. Main Idea Question:
What is the primary purpose of the lecture?
a) To explain the historical evolution of track and field events.
b) To compare the achievements and legacies of Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis.
c) To describe the techniques used in sprinting and long jump.
d) To analyze the cultural impact of athletics in the Olympics.
Answer: b) To compare the achievements and legacies of Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis.
2. Detail Question – Bolt’s Career:
According to the lecture, Usain Bolt dominated track and field in which era?
a) 1990s
b) 1980s
c) 2008–2017
d) 2000–2008
Answer: c) 2008–2017
3. Detail Question – Carl Lewis’s Records:
How many Olympic gold medals did Carl Lewis win during his career?
a) 8
b) 9
c) 11
d) 7
Answer: b) 9
4. Vocabulary in Context:
What does the speaker mean by "versatility" when describing Carl Lewis?
a) His ability to compete in multiple events successfully.
b) His dominance in sprinting events.
c) His long-lasting career in athletics.
d) His smooth and technical running style.
Answer: a) His ability to compete in multiple events successfully.
5. Inference Question – Comparing Styles:
What can be inferred about the physical styles of Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis?
a) Both athletes had the same running techniques.
b) Bolt relied on explosive power, while Lewis focused on smoothness and technique.
c) Lewis was faster than Bolt because of his technical style.
d) Bolt’s style was less effective than Lewis’s versatility.
Answer: b) Bolt relied on explosive power, while Lewis focused on smoothness and technique.
6. Achievement Comparison:
Which of the following is a unique achievement of Usain Bolt mentioned in the lecture?
a) Winning the long jump at four consecutive Olympics.
b) Holding the 100m and 200m world records.
c) Winning nine Olympic gold medals.
d) Competing in the 1980s and 1990s.
Answer: b) Holding the 100m and 200m world records.
7. Cultural Impact Question:
How did Usain Bolt revolutionize the sport of track and field?
a) By introducing new sprinting techniques.
b) By excelling in multiple events like the long jump.
c) Through his charismatic personality and dominant performances.
d) By winning more medals than Carl Lewis.
Answer: c) Through his charismatic personality and dominant performances.
8. Detail Question – Record Times:
What is Usain Bolt’s world record time for the 100m?
a) 9.86 seconds
b) 9.58 seconds
c) 19.19 seconds
d) 10 seconds
Answer: b) 9.58 seconds
9. Legacy Question:
Which statement best describes Carl Lewis’s legacy?
a) He is known as the fastest sprinter in history.
b) He became famous for his Larger-than-Life personality.
c) He is celebrated for his versatility and consistency across decades.
d) He is recognized for holding the 100m record for over 20 years.
Answer: c) He is celebrated for his versatility and consistency across decades.
10. Summary Question:
What is the overall conclusion of the lecture about Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis?
a) One athlete is clearly better than the other.
b) Both athletes represent different types of greatness in track and field.
c) Carl Lewis’s achievements are more significant than Usain Bolt’s.
d) Usain Bolt’s dominance overshadows Carl Lewis’s career.
Answer: b) Both athletes represent different types of greatness in track and field.