A3 From the extract write the unique qualities of Tenzing Norgay and the lines that show these Qualities: (2) 1) Patriotism 2) Determination (3) Discipline 4) Perseverance 5) Courage
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Tenzing Norgay:
Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali-Indian Sherpa mountaineer who in 1953 along with Edmund Hillary of New Zealand, became the first person to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, which is around 8850 meters. He was keen to mountaineering at an early age, and from the outset was fixed on the unwavering goal of climbing the world's highest mountain.
He has amazing unique qualities like Patriotism, Determined, Discipline, Perseverance, and Courage. Here are some lines by him which show his qualities.
1. Patriotism:
I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like it to be on the top with other flags.
2. Determined:
We will not take part in any controversy.
3. Discipline:
Our main thought was that both of us reached the top.
4. Perseverance:
My first thought on reaching the top was a sense of gratitude to God.
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