Before developing the article in the textbook the writer must have interviewed Saina. Imagine what kind of questions he must have asked. The responses given by Saina are presented in the article. Frame about ten questions.
An Interview with a Badminton Star
- What are the essential qualities for a badminton star?
- What gives you an edge over others?
- What strategy do you generally use?
- How do you gain such confidence?
- Which qualities help you to win matches?
- In what way are you a complete player?
- What scope do you see for yourself in the future?
- What is your take on ‘playing with the wind’?
- To what extent has your coach been instrumental in your success?
- What message would you like to share with your fans?
Vocabulary Guide
- Essential: Absolutely necessary or extremely important.
- Qualities: The features or characteristics that make someone unique.
- Edge: A special advantage over others.
- Strategy: A plan of action to achieve a specific goal.
- Generally: In most situations; usually.
- Confidence: A strong belief in your own abilities.
- Complete player: A player who is skilled in all parts of the game.
- Scope: The opportunity or potential for future development.
- Take on: Your personal opinion or point of view on a topic.
- Extent: The degree or level to which something happens.
- Instrumental: Being a very important factor in causing something to happen.