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प्रश्न
Lack of adequate financial resources and sponsorships often affect sportspersons. How is this evident from Mary Kom’s life?
उत्तर
Sports is all about Money. Mary Kom was selected to represent India in Pennsylvania, the USA to contest under 48 kg World Women’s Boxing championship. Her father managed to collect only Rs. 2,000/- for her trip. Having heard of the cost of living in the USA, her heart sank. Things were very expensive in America. Her parents could do nothing more. She spoke to Only and some of her friends. They met two local MPs and sought their help. Two MPs donated Rs. 5,000 and 3,000 respectively. It was only with the princely sum of Rs 10,000/- she was able to leave for the USA.
Even after winning the first silver for India her financial worries did not end. Prize money offered respite to her immediate financial worries. She had no savings on her except a few insurance policies. She was getting married. She longed for a Government job under the sports quota. With a government job, she could follow her dreams with a steady income and flexible work schedule. It was only after she won her second World Women’s Boxing Championship gold, the Manipur state government offered her the job of a Sub-Inspector. Her ‘ first salary of Rs 15,000/- gave her a sense of relief.
“There is an old saying that money can’t buy happiness. If it could, I would buy myself four hits every game.”
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
The Principal looks _____________ matters of complaint from teachers and students.
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The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
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- what you do there
- why you like it
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liquid-solid
hard-soft
1. old —————
2. wet —————
3. open —————
4. blunt —————
5. forget —————
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(a) It needs ______________ rain.
(b) _________________
(c) _________________
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- Name of the vocation / profession / business ____________
- Educational qualifications required ____________
- Work profile / description ____________
- Opportunities for advancement ____________
- Your personal skills / talents for the choice ____________
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| A | B | ||
| 1. | You planted a sapling. | a. | Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future. |
| 2. | You watered the plant. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
| 3. | You saw the shoot for the first time. | c. | You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements. |
| 4. | You fenced the plant. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | g. | You cared for it. |
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Look around in your vicinity - your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary.
| Teenager Group | Name/s | Special/extraordinary tasks/things performed |
| 1. Family | ______ | ______ |
| 2. Friends | ______ | ______ |
| 3. Neighbours | ______ | ______ |
| 4. Classmates | ______ | ______ |
Write about a day when you felt very happy. Use the following questions to help you. Think/Recollect a day ____________
Note down the points.
- Do you remember the exact day and date?
- Was it a special occasion or celebration?
- What happened on that day?
- How did you react to the things that happened on that day?
- How did other people react when they saw you were so happy?
- What did you do next ?
- What happened in the end?
- Describe any other emotions you felt that day
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On the next day, Mr. Scotti was __________ at how the local people responded to his queries.
Connect the pairs of sentences below using and or but.
- Everyone has gone to sleep.
- I want to read my book.
Rewrite the passage below using capital letters where necessary
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Between a father and a son on choice of a career
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Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on the topic given below.
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