Text 2. Ukraine has sent 70 athletes to Salt Lake City, where they will compete in eight events during the Winter Olympics from February 8-24

Ukraine has sent 70 athletes to Salt Lake City, where they will compete in eight events during the Winter Olympics from February 8-24. Ukrainians will participate in bobsledding, alpine skiing, ski jumping, figure skating, the luge, the biathlon, speed skating and hockey.

According to the head of the State Committee for Physical Training and Sport, Maria Bulatova, only athletes who got into the top 15during the World Championships will go to the Olympic Games. Initially only 60 Ukrainians were supposed to travel to Salt Lake City, but 10 were added to the list at the last minute.

“A promising figure-skating pair Yulia Holovina and Oleh Voiko from Kharkiv were added to the Ukrainian Olympic team this time”, Ivan Fedorenko, President of the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee said. “Halyna Manyachenko, ladies singles, was accepted to the team after the European Cup, where she showed good results.”

In skiing, Valentyna Shevchenko and Iryna Terelya are considered to have the best chance of winning a medal. “These girls showed very good results at the World Cup and, of course, are first in Ukraine, ” said Tetyana Solovey, an administrator for the Ukrainian Skiing Association.

All eyes will be on Ukraine’s ice hockey team, which will be competing for the first time in the Olympics. The team earned the right to play in Salt Lake City after winning at the World Championship in Germany last year. (Taken from Kyiv Post January, 31, 2002)

1. Which of the following events will Ukrainians not participate in? A) ski jumping B) biathlon C) ice dancing D) figure skating

2. What is the requirement for athletes to participate? A) participation in the World Championships B) participation in the last Olympics C) good results at national competitions D) placing in the first 15 at the World Championships

3. How many Ukrainians were originally planned to compete? A) 70 B) 60 C) 10 D) 80

4. Who was added to the Ukrainian Olympic team? A) three figure skaters B) two skiers C) two figure skaters D) one hockey player

5. Which of the following is not true about the Ukrainian hockey team? A) they won the World Championships B) they will play at the Olympics for the first time C) they have the best chance of winning a medal D) many people are interested in their results

Text 3 Health Tips for Travelers

by Sam Morrison

Travel is fun and exciting, but not if you get sick. You may think, " Not me. I won't get sick on my vacation! " However, for many people, that is what happens. You do not want to spend your vacation sick in bed, of course. If you have heart trouble, you do not want to make it worse. What can you do to slay in good health? These arc the three things to remember when you travel: relax, sleep, arid cat well. '

A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing, but tourists often forget that. There are so many places to visit: museums, churches, parks, and shops. You want to see as much as possible, of course, and so you spend most of your days on your feet. This is tiring. Your feet may start to hurt. You may get a headache or a backache. If this is the way you feel, you should take a rest. Do not ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body, and a weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice spot. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench or an outdoor cafe. You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest.

Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. That is not always easy when you are traveling. You may have a noisy hotel room or an uncomfortable bed. If you do, don't be afraid to change rooms or even hotels. If you are young, you may have other reasons for not sleeping, in many cities the nightlife is exciting. You may want to stay out late at night. Then you should plan to sleep during the day That extra rest can make a big difference.

Finally, whatever age you are, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. Your body needs fresh fruits and vegetables and some meat, milk, or fish. You also need to be careful about eating new foods. Try small amounts first to make sure they are okay for you. And of course, stay away from foods that are very rich.

Remember this: If you want to enjoy your vacation, take care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.

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