Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
The athletes had come from all over the country
To run for the gold, for the silver and the bronze
Many weeks and months of training
All coming down to these games.
The spectators gathered around the old field
To cheer on all the young women and men
The final event of the day was approaching
Excitement grew high to begin.
(Nine Gold Medals-David Roth)

What have the athletes gone through before coming for the games? What do they aim to achieve? (3)
Who are the people cheering for? What is their relation with the athletes' performance?
(3
How does the success of the champions affect and reflect the aspirations of the spectators?
(3)
Why was there so much excitement in the spectators? What was so important about the final event? (3)
If race is considered as a metaphor for life, what would the spectators and the athletes of the race refer to? (4)
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Answer 1

Answer:

No1

Before coming their they had taken training for games and they came their to win gold medals.

No2

The people are the spectators who were cheering because they liked the race and they were also fans of some athletes.

No3

As the spectators were more so they like different athletes.if one win and another would not by this it affects their emotions.

No4

They were very excited about who will win and who will not.They like some racers and some racers were belong to their country ,if that racer will win then their country will proud of it.

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