ESL/ELL | English reading exercise 7: Outdoor activity injury statistics

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TOPIC: Outdoor activity injury statistics

STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 7

STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. What percentage of all injuries resulted in a broken bone or a sprain?
  50%
  25%
  33%

2. Who gets hurt more - men or women?
  Men get hurt twice as much as women.
  They get hurt about the same.
  Men get hurt slightly more than women.

3. What activity is the third biggest cause of injuries?
  Sledding
  Snowboarding
  Hiking

4. According to Arlene Greenspan, how can injuries be avoided?
  By going to a hospital
  Through planning and preparation
  By avoiding recreational activities

5. What percentage of emergency room visits are the result of outdoor activity injuries?
  50%
  25%
  33%

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