Part B: MC Questions

Before the interview, Matt had already... (main idea / specific information)
1. cycled 2 hours, run ten laps and swum 200 lengths of the swimming pool.
2. cycled 3 hours, run 12 laps and swum 200 lengths of the swimming pool.
3. cycled 3 hours, run 10 laps and swum 200 lengths of the swimming pool.
4. cycled 3 hours, run 12 laps and swum 100 lengths of the swimming pool.
A triathlon is made up of... (main idea)
1. swimming, cycling and jogging without a rest.
2. swimming, cycling and jogging with a rest.
3. swimming, cycling and running with a rest.
4. swimming, cycling and running without a rest.
The distances Matt trains for are... (specific information)
1. running 1500 metres, cycling 40 kilometres, swimming 10 kilometres.
2. running 1500 metres, cycling 40 kilometres, swimming 1 kilometre.
3. running 10 kilometres, cycling 14 kilometres, swimming 1 kilometre.
4. running 10 kilometres, cycling 40 kilometres, swimming 1500 metres.
How long does Matt train and how many calories does he burn? (specific information)
1. 20-30 hours per week / 2500 calories
2. 12-13 hours per day / 45000 calories
3. 25-30 hours per week / 4500-5000 calories per day
4. 25-30 hours per week / 4000-5000 calories per day
Matt compares his body to a: (main idea)
1. Star
2. Jar
3. Car
4. Scar
Matt eats a light breakfast because... (specific information)
1. he has a weak stomach.
2. he doesn't like to eat much in the morning.
3. it is not good to eat too much before swimming.
4. he has no mood to eat in the early morning.
Stefan says, 'So after the swim, we pull out the big guns'. What do you think 'big guns' means? (interpreting a word or phrase)
1. Larger amounts of energy used
2. More difficult exercise such as a 10 km run and a 40 km bike ride
3. Larger amounts of food intake
4. Larger numbers of calories burned
After swimming, in what order does Matt eat the following foods? (specific information)
1. Toast and jam, yogurt, porridge, cereal
2. Cereal, toast and jam, yogurt, porridge
3. Toast and jam, porridge, cereal, yogurt
4. Yogurt, cereal, porridge, toast and jam
According to Matt, if a person trains too long, they may develop 'hypoglycemia', which means... (interpreting a word or phrase)
1. a loss of energy whereby muscles lack glycogen and the body starts using its proteins.
2. a loss of carbohydrates whereby muscles lack glycogen and the body starts using proteins.
3. a loss of energy whereby muscles lack proteins and the body starts using glycogen.
4. a loss of energy whereby muscles lack nutrients and the body starts using proteins.
What are 4 foods Matt eats to give his body protein? (main ideas and supporting ideas)
1. Cereal, toast and jam, yogurt, salmon
2. A glass of squash, porridge, yogurt, cereal
3. Banana, jam sandwiches, yogurt, cereal
4. Yogurt, eggs, shakes, salmon
Which food mentioned by Matt gives his body calcium? (specific information)
1. Yogurt
2. Wheat-based cereal
3. Shakes
4. Scrambled eggs on toast
Which food does Matt eat to provide his body with mineals and vitamins? (specific information)
1. Pasta with sauce
2. Meat
3. Salmon
4. Vegetables