SSC ENGLISH SEEN PASSAGE-05 | OLYMPIC GAMES
Read the passage. Then answer the question below. Unit-2; Lesson-2(B)
Phelps is the most-decorated Olympian ever, with 22 overall medals: 18 gold, two silver, two bronze. Bolt is the most accomplished Olympic sprinter, with the unprecedented double, making clear that he’s the fastest man in the world.
But there’s a debate: Who had the better Olympics? It’d be tough to top Phelps’ eight gold medals in Beijing, but what if we’re only talking London?
London was Phelps’ grand finale. He won four golds and two silvers in seven events, and he says he’ll never race again.
London was Bolt’s chance to prove he’s still the greatest. Bolt wins six gold medals in six Olympic finals. He is the first man ever in the history of the modern Games to sweep the 100 and 200 in back-to-back Olympics. Not to mention the addition of back-to-back relay golds.
And Bolt became a legend, in his own words. Phelps already was. Bolt is just 25 years old, so there is no telling how long he can be on top of the sprinting world. What if he decides to “retire” from sprinting to focus on the 400 meters, just to break another world record or two? It would be amazing—and entirely plausible for him to accomplish.
Who had the better 2012 Games? You tell us, let the debate begin.
Michael Phelps……………………………………debate began.
SSC ENGLISH SEEN PASSAGE-05 | OLYMPIC GAMES
1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternative
A. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the world apart used in line 6?
a. exceptional ☑
b. memorable
c. simple
d. single
B. What does the expression “with the curtain closing on the 2012 London Olympic” used in line 2 mean?
a. With the opening of the 2012 London Olympic
b. With the closing of the 2012 London Olympic ☑
c. With the prize-giving ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic
d. With the beginning of the 2012 London Olympic
C. Which of the following best describes the similarity between Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt?
a. Biggest actors
b.Fastest sprinters
c. Greatest swimmers
d. greatest athletes ☑
D. “And another comes up with a new definition of fast”. Who comes with a new definition of fast mentioned in the text?
a. Michael Phelps
b. American swimmer
c. Usain Bolt ☑
d. Larissa Latynia
E. What does the expression “captivated audience” used in line 2 of the 4th paragraph mean
a. Enchanted the audience ☑
b. Liked the audience
c. performed the audience
d. celebrated the audience
F. What does expression “unprecedented double used” in line 3 of the 5th paragraph mean?
a. Winning double medals in two Olympics
b. Winning gold medals in 100 and 200-meter race ☑
c. Winning double gold medals
d. Winning gold and bronze medals in two Olympics
G. What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
a. Acquaintance with the two greatest performers of the Olympics ever. ☑
b. Comparison between Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt
c. Highlighting the performances of the 2012 London Olympics.
d. The dissimilarity between the two greatest performers of the 2012 London Olympics
H. “Phelps is the most decorated Olympian ever…” What does the statement mean?
a. Phelps is the greatest Olympian with the highest number of medals in the history of the Olympics. ☑
b. Phelps is the second highest number of medals in the history of the Olympics
c. Phelps is won the highest number of medals in the 2012 London Olympics
d. Phelps is the greatest American swimmer in the history
I. What has made the 2012 London Olympics stand apart?
a. The performance of the Afro-American Sprinters
b. The performance of the Phelps and Bolt ☑
c. The greatest performance of Usain Bolt
d. The greatest performance Michael Phelps
J. Which one was the last Olympic performance of Michael Phelps?
a. 2008
b. 2012 ☑
c. 2000
d. 2004 Olympics
K. Which of the following statements is true about Michael Phelps?
a. He won 18 gold medals
b. he won 2 silver medals
c. Both a &b ☑
d. none of them
K. The word captivated means——-.
a. Fascinated ☑
b. inspired
c. encouraged
d. charm
F. Both Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are —- recognized for their greatest performance in the Olympic.
a. regionally
b. globally ☑
c. finally
d. occasionally
SSC ENGLISH SEEN PASSAGE-05 | OLYMPIC GAMES
2. Answer the following questions.
a. From your reading of the passage. describe why the 2012 London Olympics Stands apart.
ヅAnswer: In the 2012 London Olympics the world has witnessed the greatest performances of Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. They are the most decorated the previous records in the 2012 London Olympics. That is why the; 2012 London Olympic stands apart.
b. What do you know about Larissa Latynia? Who has surpassed her and when?
ヅAnswer: Larissa Latynia was an Olympic gymnast. He held the previous records for the most Olympic medals ever before Michael Phelps. In the 2012 London” Olympics Phelps surpassed her with his overall 22 medals.
c. “But Phelps and Bolt cemented their legacies in Landon. Explain the statement in 2/3 sentences in light of the passage.
ヅAnswer: In the London Olympics Michael Phelps surpassed the previous record of gymnast Larissa Latynia. Usain Bolt broke his own Olympic record by running the 100 in 9.63 seconds and became the fastest man in history. That’s why; it is said that they cemented their legacies in London.
d. “And another comes up with a new definition of fast.” Who does the author refer to in the statement and why?
ヅAnswer: Through this statement, the author refers to Usain Bolt, the greatest Olympian in the sprint. He is the first man ever in the history of the modern games to sweep the 100 and 200 in back-to-back Olympics.
e. Who is batter between Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt? Give your opinion in 2/3 sentences in light of the passage.
ヅAnswer: Both Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are the best performers in their respective fields. Phelps is the most Olympic medals holder whereas Bolt is the first man ever in the history of most Olympics to sweep the 100 and 200 in back-to-back Olympics, So it is not possible to say who is better since they are most decorated Olympian in their own fields.
f. “London was Phelps grand finale.” Why does the author say so?
ヅAnswer: In the London Olympics, Michael Phelps won four golds two silvers in seven events and he says that he will retire from racing again. That’s why; the author says that London was Phelps grand finale.
g. What is the greatest achievement of Usain Bolt in the Olympic history?
ヅAnswer: The greatest achievement of Usain Bolt in the Olympic history is that he is the first man ever in the history of the modern Games to sweep the 100 and 200 in back to back Olympics including the addition of back to back relay golds.
h. Describe the performances of Phelps and bolt in the 2012 London Olympics.
ヅAnswer: In the 2012 London Olympics Michael Phelps surpassed gymnast the previous record of gymnast Larissa Latynia. Usain Bolt broke his own Olympic record by running the 100 in 9.63 seconds and became the fastest man in history. That’s why it is said that they cemented their legacies in London.
i. “There is no telling how long he can be on top of the sprinting world.” Why does the author say this about Usain Bolt?
ヅAnswer: Bolt wins six gold medals in six Olympic finals. He is the first man ever in the history of the modern games to seep the 100 and 200 in back-to-back Olympics. He is just 25 years old. So there is still a chance to do more records in the sprint. That’s why the author says so.
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