Q.2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.<br /><br /><br /><br />1. On 3 August 1996, Leander Paes became the first Indian to win an individual medal in 44 <br /><br />years when he defeated Fernando Meligeni of Brazil in an exciting match in the Centennial <br /><br />Olympic Games at Atlanta. Paes ranked 31 places below the Brazilian, played with gusto and <br /><br />determination against a player who has two ATP tour titles under his belt, and clinched the <br /><br />bronze medal. He was given a standing ovation when Paes raised his hand in triumph and said a <br /><br />silent prayer.<br /><br />2 Leander‘s father had won a bronze medal in the Munich Olympics 1972 as a member of the <br /><br />Indian hockey team. It is creditable to Leander Paes as he got it in an individual event.<br /><br />3. Later he dedicated the medal to his coach and his doubles teammate. ―They have helped me <br /><br />out and given me advice and kept me in good frame of mind. This medal doesn‘t just show my <br /><br />efforts; it shows the efforts of the whole team.‖<br /><br />4. Paes was recognised as a prodigy by Vijay Amritraj in the ‘80s. Even so, Paes‘ true mentor <br /><br />has been Naresh Kumar, the former Indian Davis Cup Captain. His incredible Davis Cup record <br /><br />speaks for itself. While it may be said that some of his Davis Cup victories were achieved <br /><br />because he was playing on his favourite surface, grass and enjoyed home support. But at Atlanta, <br /><br />Paes had none of these advantages except his coach, close family members and the, expatriates.<br /><br />5. While Davis Cup victories bring in good cash rewards and ATP (Association of Tennis <br /><br />Professionals) points, there he was playing for just a medal. Paes explains it all when he says, <br /><br />―When I am playing for my country I don‘t expect anything.‖ That straightaway sets him apart. <br /><br />He succeeds because of his willingness to take his chances, swift reflexes and mental strength, <br /><br />and the fact that he does not accept defeat easily.<br /><br />A. Fill in the blanks.<br /><br />(a) Leander‘s victory at Atlanta is significant because ………………………………….<br /><br />(b) His father‘s Olympic triumph in 1972 was different from his own because it was<br /><br />(c) Leander gave credit to his coach and his teammate in doubles for his victory. How did they <br /><br />help him?<br /><br />(d) If you are required to sum up Leander‘s qualities as a player, which one would you like to <br /><br />highlight and why?<br /><br />(e) In India, while registering his victories in Davis Cup one could say that he won because <br /><br />……………………………….. .<br /><br />(f) At Atlanta, he won because ……………………………….. .<br /><br />h) Write the synonym of the word ‗triumphs‘ from the passage. (Para 4)<br /><br />i) Write the antonym of the word ‗reject‘ from the passage. (Para 5
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(a) a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God. (b) The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones. (c) If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones. (d) Success can be measured from two standpoints—the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. Internally it the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfillment of desire 2X4
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