Read the paragraph from the section “Question: Obviously, every Olympic sport is different, but describe the training regimen for competitive breakdancers — and the level of athleticism involved. Talk about athleticism vs. performance skills.”The discipline required is what makes breaking so challenging. As a former high-level gymnast, I can’t say which of the two disciplines requires more physical ability. Unlike many other sports, where athletes train their bodies to perform a very specific set of motions, our bodies have to be ready for whatever song the DJ might play and react to it with the movements that feel best.What can be inferred from the paragraph?AChoi thinks the discipline of high-level gymnastics is tougher than breaking.BA specific set of motions is a part of each competitive breaking routine.CThere are crucial differences in preparation between breaking and other Olympic sports.DThe DJ works with the breakdancers before the event to decide which music will work best.

Breakdancing is a sport that was invented in urban hip-hop communities. It is coming to the Olympics as part of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The sport is officially called “breaking” by the International Olympic Committee. Breaking competitions have been held all over the world since the 1990s.The U.S. team will send four breakdancers — also called B-girls and B-boys — to the Olympic games this summer.As of April 2024, two U.S. breakdancers have qualified: B-boy Victor Montalvo and B-girl Grace Choi. She is known as just Sunny by the breakdancing community.Choi, 35, got into breakdancing in 2008 because of her interest in hip-hop culture and her background in gymnastics. In 2023, she quit her job to focus on breakdancing.“Compared to other Olympic sports, one of the unique elements of breaking is that much of what you see is freestyled,” Choi said. It “requires more creativity and adaptability.”At the 2022 World Games, Choi won a silver medal in the dancesport competition. Then, in 2023, she participated in the first-ever breakdancing competition at the Pan American Games. She won the gold medal, qualifying her for the 2024 Olympics.In the following interview, Choi speaks about her breaking career so far.Zoom inChoi will be representing the United States in breaking during the 2024 Olympic Games in France. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesQuestion: Did you ever think breakdancing might take you to the Olympic Games? And when did you begin breakdancing?Choi: I started dancing during my first year of college after quitting gymnastics due to a knee injury. I needed something physically demanding to keep me in shape.It’s definitely a very exciting time for us. I’m grateful that the breaking community will get a chance to show a whole new audience what we’re about.Question: Obviously, every Olympic sport is different, but describe the training regimen for competitive breakdancers — and the level of athleticism involved. Talk about athleticism vs. performance skills.Choi: I work with a strength and conditioning coach several times per week. I go to my typical breaking practice sessions on most days, and do yoga.The discipline required is what makes breaking so challenging. As a former high-level gymnast, I can’t say which of the two disciplines requires more physical ability. In other sports, athletes are training their bodies to perform a very specific set of motions. Our bodies have to be ready for whatever song the DJ might play.Question: Like with Olympic figure skating, one would assume judges can be subjective. What constitutes a top performance in your sport?Choi: The breaking judging system separates each battle into three categories: the physical (body), the interpretative (soul) and the artistic (mind). There are also subcategories that take into account everything from technique and variety to musicality and creativity.The judging system allows the judge to compare each breaker to their opponent. Of course, there is still room for subjectivity, but I think the system does a great job.Zoom inChoi competed in the Breaking For Gold USA regional competition at Industria on April 22, 2023 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Photo: Elsa/Getty ImagesQuestion: Breakdancing comes out of the late 1970s New York City hip-hop scene. As an insider, would you say the music is still influential to the scene?Choi: Music is incredibly influential to the scene. As music has changed over the years, so has breaking. In the 1970s, breakers started dancing to the “break” of a record — the part of the song where all of the music, except the percussion, disappears. DJs used to loop that section repeatedly so that it was long enough for people to dance to.DJ plays an extremely important role in breaking battles. They set the tone for the entire event and how the breakers dance. For example, about 10 to 15 years ago, New York was known for its more aggressive, fast-paced style. But Philadelphia was known for having a more traditional style.Many breakers develop their styles based on their music preferences.

Read the statement.Breakdancers must be able to make quick decisions and adjustments during their competitions.Which sentence from the article provides the BEST support for the statement?ABreaking competitions have been held all over the world since the 1990s, popularizing the dance from far beyond urban hip-hop communities where it originated.BThe U.S. team will send four breakdancers — also called B-girls and B-boys — to the Olympic games this summer.CChoi, who is known as just Sunny by the breakdancing community, got into breaking because of her interest in hip-hop culture and her background in gymnastics.D“Compared to other Olympic sports, one of the unique elements of breaking is that much of what you see is freestyled,” Choi said.

What is a key component of physical therapy for dancers with injuries?*2 pointsRICE treatmentCore and hip strengtheningRest and inactivityDancing with modified techniques

Which of the following, aside from fitness, can be developed if one engages in social dancing activities?*1 pointRespectSense of ResponsibilityCourtesyAll of them

A dancer, who is a psychological hedonist, genuinely love dancing because:a.It helps her make good networkb.Dancing helps her connect with the divine beingc.None of the optionsd.It is a way of making a lot of moneye.It brings her a lot of famef.It gives her pleasure