Costa Rican Athletes and Sports Spots

Traditionally, there is a high participation of professional players in the national games for the
annual soccer championship in Costa Rica. This event has given an opportunity to talented Costa
Rican soccer players, including Gabelo Conejo, Claudio Jara, Pablo Csar Wanchope, and others,
to take part in the outstanding international event called World Cup, carried out in selected
countries worldwide once every four years. In fact, many soccer players have participated in
international championships, too. In the same way, Costa Rican athletes, like Luis Molina, Silvia
and Claudia Poll, among other national athletes, have participated at swimming, athleticism,
boxing, and other sports in Olympic Games and other international sports events. As a matter of
fact, sportsmen and sportswomen come to Costa Rica because they consider it as a great place to
practice their sports. For example, many Costa Ricans and visitors have the chance to play soccer,
the most popular sport among Ticos, in the playing fields of each town. Water sports are also
really popular in Costa Rica. Surfers come from around the globe to ride the waves off the Pacific
and Caribbean beaches. There are also scuba diving centers in Coco, Ocotal and Flamingo beach,
which are famous for the variety of diving spots. Snorkeling, a fun sport, can be enjoyed off Cao
Island and in Drake Bay. Finally, Garra de Len Resort and Valle del Sol offer special golf courses
to prepare quality golf players.

Based on the text above, choose the appropriate alternative to answer each question.

1. According to the text, professional Costa Rican soccer players have taken part in __________.
A. traditional games
B. international events
C. amateur competitions
D. olympic sports events

2. Costa Rica __________ to practice different water sports.

A. is an excellent spot
B. lacks attractive places
C. is a prohibited territory
D. has inappropriate places
3. Playa del Coco and Flamingo are special places to enjoy __________.
A. golf
B. diving
C. boxing
D. athleticism

4. People can find a(n) __________ in any Costa Rican town.

A. beach
B. soccer field
C. international coach
D. famous soccer player

5. The World Cup is celebrated __________.

A. every month of the year
B. to get national championships
C. with the best professional players
D. during the rainy and the dry seasons