The Story of Yusra Mardini

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