Q.I. (A) Read
the following passage and answer the questions that follow : (10 marks)
A.1. Complete
the following. (2)
(i) ___________ has planned and
executed Saina’s progress.
(a) Her coach (b) Her mother (c)
Her physiotherapist
(ii) _____________ is her coach.
(a) Prakash Padukone (b) Pullela
Gopichand (c) Her father
Answer. (i) (a) Her
coach
(ii) (b) Pullela
Gopichand
Saina is already a
big star at such a young age. It will bring a lot of media attention. What is
important is not to get carried away. It is equally important to realize that
she has a long career ahead of her and a lot more tournaments to win. From
whatever little I know of Saina, I am sure, she will stay focused and it is
only a matter of time before she becomes World No.1. Full credit to her coach
Pullela Gopichand for the way he has planned and executed her progress as well
as the support team of the physiotherapist and physical trainer who, as always
work quietly behind the scenes. Saina, you have done all of us proud, you have
the ability to go all the way. In this format it will not be possible to win
every tournament you enter. What is critical is choosing your tournaments
carefully and resting enough between them to make sure that you remain in peak condition
all the time and injury-free. This is just the beginning. Do not worry about
the odd loss here and there. Keep it up. The entire country is behind you.
A.2. The two
things that are important for Saina in order to be successful are : (2)
(i) __________________________
(ii) __________________________
Ans. (i) not to get carried away
(ii) to realize
that she has a long career ahead of her and a lot more tournaments to win.
A.3. Give the
antonyms of the following using words from the passage. (2)
(i) humble (ii) heal
(iii) decline (iv) noisy
Ans. (i) proud (ii) injure
(iii) progress (iv)
quiet
A.4. Rewrite as
an affirmative sentence. (2)
(i) In this format it will not be
possible to win every tournament you enter.
(ii) Do not worry about the odd
loss here and there.
Ans. (i) In this format it will be impossible to
win every tournament you enter.
(ii) Avoid worrying
about the odd loss here and there.
A.5. Why do you think has Saina reached great heights? (2)
Ans. Saina has all
the attributes vital to be among the best in the world - she is technically
sound, physically fit and mentally strong apart from being patient, hardworking
and self-confident. All these qualities have made her reach great heights.
