Andrew Fang is a legend in bowling. He was voted
Sportsman of the Year in 2000. Andrew is only 23.
He started bowling when he was nine, picking up
the sport from his parents. "When I was just
starting out, my family supported me by paying
for my training and equipment," says the Arts
undergraduate whose major is economics.
Competition or not, Andrew has no problem
keeping fit. “I like biking. Rain or shine, you'll find
me on my mountain bike cycling for at least two
hours at Bukit Timah, four times a week. It takes
my mind off problems and troubles," says Andrew.
Rest and recreation are as important as exercise.
"I love sleeping," Andrew says. "When I'm
preparing for tournaments, I usually sleep eight to
nine hours a day." He also likes playing pool,
reading a good novel or watching a show with his
friends. When it comes to food, Andrew says he
takes everything in moderation and stays away
from fried and fatty food. He takes in more
protein than the average person and tries to drink
as much water as he can to prevent dehydration
since he cycles so much. Because of his
discipline, Andrew's working relationship with his
coach has been very smooth. Andrew's priority,
however, is education. "Getting my degree is my
biggest wish now. After that, I can concentrate
fully on professional bowling," Andrew states
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Answer:
Questions
1. Andrew Fang is introduced to bowling by his _
(a) parents
(b) friends
(c) coach
(d) teacher
Answer:
(a) parents
2. What does Andrew do when he is stressed?
(a) He goes bowling.
(b) He climbs up Bukit Timah Hill.
(c) He eats fried and fatty food.
(d) He goes cycling on his mountain bike.
Answer:
(d) He goes cycling on his mountain bike.
3. How does Andrew prepare himself for tournaments?
(a) He cycles for two hours every day.
(b) He sleeps at least eight hours a day.
(c) He plays pool and reads a good novel.
(d) He takes in less protein and drinks more water.
Answer:
(b) He sleeps at least eight hours a day.
4. Which one of the following is most important to Andrew now? It is to
(a) be a professional bowler
(b) graduate from university
(c) be voted as Sportsman of the Year
(d) pay his parents for his training and the equipment
Answer:
(b) graduate from university
5. “Andrew Fang is a legend in bowling” means that
(a) He has written a book on bowling
(b) He is very disciplined and co-operates with his coach.
(c) His achievements in sports must be remarkable.
(d) His interest in bowling lasted for fourteen years.
Answer:
(c) His achievements in sports must be remarkable.
Answer: Fill up the following by reading the passage -
- Andrew Fang is a legend in _______ (Answer - Legend)
- He started bowling when he was ________ (Answer - Nine)
- He has been voted Sportsman of the Year in ________ (Answer - 2000)
- "When I was just starting out, _______ me by paying for my training and equipment. (Answer - My family)
- _____ and _______ are as important as exercise. (Answer - Rest and Recreation)
- He also likes _________, __________________ or watching a show with his friends. (Answer - playing pool, reading a good novel)
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