Who were the founders of parkour?

• David Belle and Sébastien Foucan

• Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee

• Michael Jordan and Usain Bolt

• Tom Cruise and Will Smith

In which decade was parkour created?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What is the difference between parkour and freerunning?

• Freerunning is slower and safer

• Parkour avoids spectacular tricks; freerunning includes them

• Parkour uses special equipment; freerunning doesn’t

• Freerunning is only done indoors

What does the French verb tracer mean?

• To run slowly

• To jump

• To trace

• To climb

What does traceur mean in Parisian informal language?

• To go fast

• To fight

• To relax

• To win

When was the documentary Jump London broadcast in the UK?

• 1990

• 1995

• 2003

• 2010

According to the text, parkour is described as:

• A competitive sport

• A way of thinking

• A dance performance

• A team sport

What is the main aim of a traceur?

• To compete and win medals

• To perform tricks only

• To overcome an obstacle

• To impress spectators

Which of the following places is mentioned as a safe place to practise parkour?

• Beaches

• Playgrounds and shopping malls

• Sports stadiums only

• Airports

What do you need to practise parkour or freerunning?

• Expensive shoes and gear

• Strong trainers and comfortable clothes

• Gym membership

• Helmet and safety ropes

Parkour was invented in London.

Parkour and freerunning are completely the same thing.

A traceur faces each obstacle as a new challenge.

Parkour is about competing with other people.

Parkour can help people overcome fears and control their mind.

Many schools in London have started teaching parkour classes.

Foucan and Belle have appeared in films and adverts.

The response to parkour classes in London has been negative.

Parkour only improves physical strength, not mental skills.

The text suggests that more young people are learning to benefit from the “urban playground.”