The Story of Yusra Mardini
You will hear an extract about Yusra Mardini, the Syrian Olympian.
For Questions 1–2, tick the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each recording.
1. Why did Yusra Mardini cast her Olympic dream aside when she was 13?A She wanted to pursue something else
B Civil war broke out in her country
C Her family fled to Germany
D She did not see herself achieving that goal
2. What is the role of the Refugee Olympic Team?
A Welcoming refugees to the United States
B Hosting different editions of the Games
C Celebrating underprivileged athletes that compete despite their circumstances
D Raising awareness of the plight of the refugees
Question 1: B
Question 2: D
