True Height

TS 9th Class English 4th Lesson True Height Important Question and Answers

Read the following passage

His palms were sweating. He needed a towel to dry his grip. A glass of ice water quenched his thirst but hardly cooled his intensity. The astroturf he sat on was as hot as the competition he faced today at the National Junior Olympics. The pole was set at 17 feet.That was three inches higher than his personal best. Michael Stone confronted the most challenging day of his pole-vaulting career. The stands were still filled with about twenty thousand people, even though the final race had ended an hour earlier

The pole vault is truly the glamourous event of any track and field competition. The sportsman combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a bodybuilder. Pole-vaulting also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high as a two-storeyed building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event. Today it is not only Michael Stones reality and dream - it is his quest

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (4 × 1 = 4M)

Question 1.
What was the personal best of Michael ?

1. 17 feet
2. 16 feet
3. 18 feet
4. 16 feet 9 inches

Answer:

1. 16 feet 9 inches

Question 2.
Why didnt a glass of water cool his intensity ?

1. because it was a sunny day
2. because he was facing a competition at the National Junior Olympics
3. because the pole was set at 17 feet
4. because it was a glamorous event

Answer:

1. because he was facing a competition at the National Junior Olympics

Question 3.
Pick out the word which means a type of artificial grass surface, used especially for sports grounds.?

1. intensity
2. confront
3. astroturf
4. fantasy

Answer:

1. astroturf

Question 4.
The astroturf he sat on was as hot as __________?

1. the pole.
2. the sun.
3. the competition he faced that day
4. the track

Answer:

1. the competition he faced that day

Answer the following

Questions in two or three sentences each. (3 × 2 = 6M)

Question 5.
What type of combination do you find in a sportsman ?

Answer: The sportsman combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a bodybuilder

Question 6.
What is a mere fantasy to anyone who watch pole-vaulting ?

Answer: The thought of flying as high as a two storeyed-building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event

Question 7.
What was Michael Stones dream ?

Answer: Michael Stones dream was to become a champion in pole-vaulting

As long as Michael could remember, he had always dreamed of flying. Michaels mother read him numerous stories about flying when he was growing up. Her stories were always the ones that described the land from a birds-eye view. Her excitement and passion for details made Michaels dreams full of colour and beauty. Michael had this one recurring dream. He would be running down a country road. He could feel the rocks and chunks of dirt at his feet. As he raced down the golden-lined wheat fields, he would always outrun the locomotives passing by. He would begin soaring like an eagle

Where he flew would always coincide with his mothers stories. His dad, on the other hand, was not a dreamer. Bert Stone was a hard-core realist. He believed in hard work, and sweat. His motto: If you want something, work for it

From the age of fourteen, Michael did just that. He began a very careful and regimented weightlifting programme. He worked out every other day with weights, with some kind of running work on alternate days. The programme was carefully monitored by Michaels coach, trainer and father. Michaels dedication, determination and discipline was a coachs dream. Besides being an honest student, Michael Stone continued to help his parents with their farm chores. Michaels persistence in striving for perfection was not only his obsession but his passion

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (4 × 1 = 4M)

Question 1.
Michael had always dreamed of flying __________?

1. because he read numerous stories
2. because he read numerous stories about flying
3. because his mother read numerous stories
4. because his mother read him numerous stories about flying

Answer:

1. because his mother read him numerous stories about flying

Question 2.
What do you understand from the line "Her excitement and passion for details made Michales dreams full of colour and beauty." ?

1. Michael had always dreamed of flying
2. Michael was influenced by his mothers stories in achieving his dream
3. Michael was excited about flying high
4. Michaels mother was a good story teller

Answer:

1. Michael was influenced by his mothers stories in achieving his dream

Question 3.
What did Michaels father wish Michael to do ?

1. hard work
2. no work
3. have discipline
4. have indiscipline

Answer:

1. hard work

Question 4.
"If you want something, work for it " Who does you refer to ?

1. Michael Stone
2. Michael Stones father
3. Michael Stones mother
4. Michael Stones coach

Answer:

1. Michael Stone

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each. (3 × 2 = 6M)

Question 5.
What is the motto of Michael Stones father ?

Answer: The motto of Michaels father is : "If you want something, work for it!"

Question 6.
Why do you think Michaels mother read him numerous stories about flying ?

Answer: Michaels mother had much excitement and passion for flying. Hence she read him numerous stories about flying

Question 7.
What impact did the mothers stories have on Michael ?

Answer: Michaels mothers stories had a great impact on Michael since his childhood. She told him a number of stories about flying as he was growing up. She described the land from a birds- eye view. Her excitement and passion for details made Michaels dreams full of colour and beauty. He developed passion and love for flying.

Mildred Stone, Michaels mother, wished that he could relax a bit more and be that free dreaming little boy. On one occasion she attempted to talk to him and his father about this, but his dad quickly interrupted, smiled and said, "You want something, work for it!"

All of Michaels vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. If Michael Stone was surprised, thrilled or arrogant about clearing the bar at 17 feet, you couldnt tell. As soon as he landed on the inflated landing mat, and with the crowd on its feet, Michaeli mmediately began preparing for his next attempt at flight. He seemed oblivious of the fact that he had just surpassed his personal best by three inches and that he was one of the final two competitors in the pole-vaulting event at the National Junior Olympics

Michael cleared the bar at 17 feet and 2 inches and 17 feet 4 inches; again he showed no emotion. Constant preparation and determination were his vision. As he lay on his back and heard the crowd groan, he knew the other vaulter had missed his final jump. He knew it was time for his final jump. Since the other vaulter had fewer misses, Michael needed to clear this vault to win. A miss would get him second place. Nothing to be ashamed of, but Michael would not allow himself the thought of not winning first place

He rolled over and did his ritual of three finger-tipped push-ups. He found his pole, stood and stepped on the runway that led to the most challenging event of his seventeen-year-old life

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (4 × 1 = 4M)

Question 1.
What was the wish of Michaels mother ?

1. that he could work hard
2. that he could give up pole-vaulting
3. that he could relax a bit more and be that free-dreaming little boy,
4. he could be an honest student

Answer:

1. that he could give up pole-vaulting

Question 2.
What was the reward for Michaels hard work ?

1. All of Michaels valults today
2. He was one of the final two competitors in the pole-vaulting event
3. He had missed his final jump
4. He began preparing for this next attempt

Answer:

1. All of Michaels valults today

Question 3.
Michael was not aware of the fact?

1. that he had just surpassed his personal best by three inches
2. that he was one of the final two competitors in the pole-vaulting event at the National Junior Olympics
3. that he had cleared the bar at 17 feet and 2 inches and 17 feet 4 inches.
4. A and B

Answer:

1. A and B

Question 4.
What was nothing to be ashamed of ?

1. getting second place at the National Junior Olympics
2. getting first place at the National Junior Olympics
3. getting third place at the National Junior Olympics
4. he had just overcome his personal best by three inches

Answer:

1. getting second place at the National Junior Olympics

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each. (3 × 2 = 6M)

Question 5.
Why did Michaels father quickly interrupt his mother ?

Answer: He quickly interrupted his wife so that his son, Michael would not deviate from his goal

Question 6.
What type of emotions couldnt you guess when he cleared the bar at 17 feet ? Why?

Answer: I couldnt guess whether he was surprised, thrilled or arrogant about clearing the bar at 17 feet because he showed no emotion

Question 7.
How did Michael know the other vaulter had missed his final jump ?

Answer: He knew the other vaulter had missed his final jump by hearing the groaning of the crowd

The runway felt different this time. It startled him for a brief moment. Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay. The bar was set at nine inches higher than his personal best."Thats only one inch off the National record," he thought. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety. He began shaking off the tension from his body. It wasnt working. He became more tense. "Why is this happening to me now?" he thought. He began to get nervous

Fear would be a more accurate description. What was he going to do? He had never experienced these feelings. Then out of nowhere, and from the deepest depths of his souls, he envisioned his mother. Why now? What was his mother doing in his thoughts at a time like this? It was simple. His mother always used to tell him whenever he felt tense, anxious or even scared, to take deep breaths

So he did. Along with shaking the tension from legs, he gently laid his pole at his feet. He began to stretch out his arm and upper body. The light breeze that was once there was now gone. He could feel a trickle of cold sweat running down his . back. He carefully picked up his pole. He felt his heart pounding. He was sure the crowd did, too. The silence was deafening. When he heard the singing of some distant robins in flight, he knew it was his time to fly

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (4 × 1 = 4M)

Question 1.
What confused Michael for a short period ?

1. runway
2. the bar
3. tension
4. anxiety

Answer:

1. Tension

Question 2.
Then it all hit him like a wet bale of hay. What do you understand from this line ?

1. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety
2. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with glandness
3. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with curiosity
4. He began relaxing off

Answer:

1. The intensity of the moment filled his mind with anxiety

Question 3.
What happened to Michael when he was on the runway ?

1. He began shaking off the tension from his body
2. He became more tense
3. He began to get nervous
4. All the above

Answer:

1. All the above

Question 4.
How did he know it was his time to fly ?

1. by hearing the singing of some distant robins in flight
2. by hearing a whistle from the organizer
3. by hearing the groaning of the crowd
4. by hearing the singing of some distant mynahs in flight

Answer:

1. by hearing the singing of some distant robins in flight

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each. (3 × 2 = 6M)

Question 5.
What was Michaels personal best and what was the National record ?

Answer: Michaels personal best was 16 feet 9 inches. The National record was 17 feet 6 1/2 inches

Question 6.
Why did Michael envision his mother when he felt nervous in his fipal jump ?

Answer: He envisioned his mother because she always used to tell him whenever he felt tense, anxious or even scared, to take deep breaths

Question 7.
Why did Michael experience anxiety, tension, nervousness and fear ? How did he overcome those emotions ? Is it usual or- unusual ? Justify your statement?

Answer: He experienced anxiety, tension, nervousness because he was attempting his final jump at the National Junior Olympics. He overcame the tension by taking deep breaths. It is usual because anyone would feel the same emotions as it was the deciding event

As he began sprinting down the runway, something felt wonderfully different, yet familiar. The surface below him felt like the cduntry road he used to dream about. The rocks and chunks of dirt, the visions of the golden wheat fields seemed to fill his thoughts. When he took a deep breath, it happened. He began to fly. His take-off was effortless

Michael Stone was flying, just as in his childhood dreams. Only this time he knew he wasnt dreaming. This was real. Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. The air around him was the purest and freshest he had ever sensed. Michael was soaring with the majesty of an eagle

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in ypur answer booklet. (4 × 1 = 4M)

Question 1.
How did Michael feel when he began sprinting down the runway ?

1. amazing
2. wonderful
3. terrified
4. wonderfully different, yet familiar

Answer:

1. wonderful

Question 2.
When did he become tension free ?

1. when he gegan to fly
2. when he ran on the runway
3. when he took a deep breath
4. when he began take-off

Answer:

1. when he took a deep breath

Question 3.
How did Michael fly ?

1. just as in his childhood dreams
2. just as in his mothers stories
3. just as in his fathers stories
4. in a slow motion

Answer:

1. just as in his childhood dreams

Question 4.
How was Michael soaring ?

1. with the majesty of an eagle
2. with the majesty of a vulture
3. with the majesty of a hawk
4. with the majesty of a parrot

Answer:

1. with the majesty of an eagle

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each. (3×2 = 6M)

Question 5.
How did Michael feel the surface ?

Answer: He felt the surface like the country road he used to dream about

Question 6.
Describe his vision?

Answer: The rocks and chunks of dirt, the visions of golden wheat fields fill his thoughts

Question 7.
How can you say that Michael was not dreaming ?

Answer: It was rfeal because everything was moving in slow motion. The air around him was the purest and freshest he had ever sensed

It was either the eruption of the people in the stands or the thump of his landing that brought Michael back to earth. On his back with that wonderful hot sun on his face, he could only envision the smile on his mothers face. He knew his dad was probably smiling too, even laughing. Bert would always do that when he got excited, smile and then sort of giggle. What he didnt know was that his dad was hugging his wife and crying. He was crying harder than Mildred had ever seen before. She also knew he was crying the greatest tears of all: tears of pride

Michael was immediately swarmed with people hugging and congratulating him on the greatest accomplishment of his life. He later went on that day to clear 17 feet 61/2 inches - a National and International Junior Olympics record

With all the media attention and heartfelt congratulations; Michaels life would never be the same. It wasnt just because he won the National Junior Olympics and set a new world record. And it wasnt because he had just increased his personal best by Wi inches. It was simply because. Michael Stone was blind

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (4 × 1= 4M)

Question 1.
What was the greatest accomplishment of Michaels life ?

1. He participated in Olympics
2. He won the National Junior Olympics and set a new world record
3. He had just increased his personal best by 9 1/2 inches
4. He got heartfelt congratulations from all the media

Answer:

1. He won the National Junior Olympics and set a new world record

Question 2.
How was Michael brought back to earth ?

1. It was the eruption of the people in the stands
2. It was the thump of his landing
3. It was either the eruption of the people in the stands or the thump of his landing
4. The wonderful hot sun on his face

Answer:

1. It was either the eruption of the people in the stands or the thump of his landing

Question 3.
Though the sun was very hot, what did Michael imagine ?

1. The smile on his mothers face
2. The giggle of his father
3. A & B
4. The greates tears of pride in his parents

Answer:

1. A & B

Question 4.
What was so special about Michaels achievement ?

1. He was blind
2. He was deaf
3. He was dumb
4. He was lame

Answer:

1. He was blind

Answer the following Questions in two or three sentences each. (3 × 2 = 6M)

Question 5.
What did Michaels father do instead of giggling ?

Answer: Michaels father was crying harder than Mildred had ever seen before

Question 6.
What appreciation did Michael get for his greatest achievement in his life ?

Answer: Michael was swarmed with people hugging and congratulating him

Question 7.
How much had Michael increased his personal best ?

Answer: He had increased his personal best by 9 1/2 inches

A player is one, who doesnt give up at the sight of defeat, But learns from their mistakes and puts them beneath. A player is one who doesnt give up at the sound of the buzzer, Always giving what they have from one side of the court to the other. A player is one who doesnt whine about their playing time, Because a player knows its an unacceptable crime. A player is one who practices game-speed, Always keeping in mind that their shots are not guaranteed

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (3 × 1 = 3M)

Question 8.
Who is the poet?

1. Jessica Taylor
2. Edward Lear
3. Rabindranath Tagore
4. Sarojini Naidu

Answer:

1. Jessica Taylor

Question 9.
When doesnt a player give up?

1. when he faced defeat
2. when he faced troubles
3. when he heard the sound of the buzzer
4. when he gave what he had to the other

Answer:

1. when he faced defeat

Question 10.
Whine means?

1. crime
2. complain
3. leave
4. consider

Answer:

1. complain

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each

Question 11.
What does a player put beneath?

Answer: Mistakes

Question 12.
What, according to the poet, is an unacceptable crime of a player?

Answer: Complaining about playing time is an unacceptable crime of a player

A player is one who doesnt settle for anything less, Even knowing, that theyre not the best. They will be the ones you see outside practising, Day or night, rain or shine, They are the ones running on hurt ankles, admitting theyre fine

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Question 8.
Mention any one of donts for a true player with reference to the given stanza?

1. regular practice
2. learn from mistakes
3. settle for less
4. admit to be fine even when hurt

Answer:

1. settle for less

Question 9.
What does a true player do though he knows that he is not the best ?

1. settles for anything less
2. doesnt settle for anything less
3. does regular practice
4. develops sensible mind

Answer:

1. doesnt settle for anything less

Question 10.
Where do you see a true player ?

1. outside practising
2. inside practising
3. give up practising
4. on a rainy day

Answer:

1. outside practising

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
Where and when does a true player practise ?

Answer: They practise outside, day or night, rain or shine

Question 12.
What do the true players admit when they are hurt ?

Answer: Though they are hurt they admit that they are fine

A player is one, who has a strong, sensible mind, Never pondering about failing, only contemplating prevailing. A player is one who doesnt chicken out, Who wants to be in the game when everything counts Now, that is a true player

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (3 × 1 = 3M)

Question 8.
Pondering means?

1. leave
2. complain
3. thinking about something carefully for a period of time
4. considering about

Answer:

1. thinking about something carefully for a period of time

Question 9.
What type of mind must a player have ?

1. sensible
2. sensitive
3. powerful
4. determined

Answer:

1. sensible

Question 10.
What does the phrase chicken out mean ?

1. decide not to play because of fear
2. overcome the fear
3. drop out due to fear
4. play nicely

Answer:

1. decide not to play because of fear

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
What are the qualities of a true player ?

Answer: A true player has a strong, sensible mind. A true player never fears about success or failure

Question 12.
Which game do you like the most ? Which qualities of a true player do you have ?

Answer: I like cricket the most. I usually never give up at the sight of defeat. I learn from mistakes. I have no fear about success or failure

It has been wonderful. I was lucky that the Hyderabad Cricket Association promoted me and Zaki (Syed Moinuddin Zaki) from the under-16 level itself. They made us play in the under-19 grade the same year. It was a huge leap for us and very encouraging. Fortunately, by 18, I was on the verge of playing for Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy

Honestly, I feel that all the hard work and commitment I put in from the start of my career have culminated in 16 long years of international cricket. It has been an immensely satisfying feeling to have contributed to Indian cricket in my own way

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (3 × 1 = 3M)

Question 8.
It has been wonderful. What does it refer to ?

1. Cricket
2. Cricket Association
3. Playing for Hyderabad
4. The journey of WS Laxman in the world of cricket

Answer:

1. Playing for Hyderabad

Question 9.
Who promoted the speaker from the under - 16 level itself ?

1. Cricket
2. Cricket Association
3. Hyderabad Cricket Association
4. Kolkata Cricket Association

Answer:

1. Hyderabad Cricket Association

Question 10.
What was the age of the speaker when he started playing for Hyderabad ?

1. 16
2. 17
3. 18
4. 19

Answer:

1. 18

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
What was the huge leap for the speaker ?

Answer: Playing in the under-19 grade was the huge leap for the speaker

Question 12.
How was V.V.S Laxman able to withstand such a long period in international cricket?

Answer: All the hard work and commitment that WS Laxman put in from the start of his career

SS : Who has been the biggest influence on you ? VVS : My parents (Dr. V. Shantaram and Dr. V. Satyabhama), no doubt about that. Especially, given the fact that sports was never an integral part of our family. But, the guiding philosophy which they taught was handling success and failure with equal ease. SS : What did the sport teach you? VVS : Character. To treat success and failure on the same wavelength. It also taught me to be very balanced and obviously whatever I am today is because of cricket. SS : What was the most difficult phase of your career? VVS : It was when I had to prefer cricket -to academics. That was the toughest moment of my life. Though there was always the dream to play for my country, I also had a natural desire to be a doctor, coming from a family of doctors. Luckily, my father gave me the complete freedom to choose any one of the two. Here the role of my uncle Baba Mohan was very crucial along with some of the coaches then

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (Q or (D) in your answer booklet. (3 × 1 = 3M)

Question 8.
How can you say that sports were not an integral part of their family ?

1. because he came from a family of doctors
2. because he came from a family of teachers
3. because he came from a family of trading
4. because he came from a family of musicians

Answer:

1. because he came from a family of doctors

Question 9.
What did the speaker choose ?

1. Cricket
2. Academics
3. Both Cricket and academics
4. Hockey

Answer:

1. Cricket

Question 10.
What is the natural desire of the speaker ?

1. to become a doctor
2. to become a player
3. to become a teacher
4. to become a lawyer

Answer:

1. to become a doctor

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
What is Laxmans philosophy of life ?

Answer: Handling success and failure with equal ease

Question 12.
What was the toughest moment of the speakers life ?

Answer: The time when he had to prefer cricket to academics

SS : From where did you draw the strength to emerge as a giant every time there was an effort to dwarf your achievements? V.V.S: My parents and my entire family again. They, along with my well-wishers, were always the source of inspiration. The best part is that they never changed irrespective of whether I was performing or not. SS : What were your biggest moments as a cricketer? V.V.S: There were many. But some stand out. Though 1 never played the World Cup that saw India as the No.l team, being a member of the Indian team which was the world No.l in Test cricket was one of them. The 281 against the Aussies in Kolkata in 2001 was another. That Test remains the most memorable match for me. In fact, that Test series was very special for all the players for it was also the best and the most memorable series. That series gave us the confidence that we can be the best. Clearly, that was the turning point of Indian cricket itself.

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Question 8.
Who were always the source of inspiration to V.V.S Laxman ?

1. Parents
2. Well-wishers
3. Parents and well-wishers
4. Friends

Answer:

1. Parents and well-wishers

Question 9.
What was the most memorable match for the speaker ?

1. World Cup matc
2. The match against Australia in Kolkata in 2001
3. The Test series against West Indies
4. The Test match

Answer:

1. The match against Australia in Kolkata in 2001

Question 10.
What was the top score made by the speaker against Australia in 2001 ?

1. 281
2. 285
3. 283
4. 282

Answer:

1. 281

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
Did the speaker play the World Cup ? Which event saw India as the No.l team ?

Answer: No; the World Gup

Question 12.
What was the turning point of Indian cricket itself according to the speaker ?

Answer: The Test series against Australia in 2001

VVS : Well (with a big smile), when Sourav and I collided while taking a single in an Oval ODI. It is still amusing and embarrassing, when I look back as to how it could have happened. SS : What was the most disappointing moment for you? VVS : There was nothing like that. But, I would feel terribly disgusted whenever I dropped a catch. I would feel sorry for the bowler who puts in such a great effort and the chance is floored! That hurt me the most. SS : What are your hobbies? VVS : I love to spend time with the members of my family. It gives so much of peace. I do love reading biographies of successful individuals. For, they help us know how they handled different aspects in life and in sport

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (3 × 1 = 3M)

Question 8.
When was the speaker hurt the most ?

1. whenever he dropped a catch
2. whenever he missed the run
3. whenever he quarralled with other batsmen
4. whenever he collided the other batsmen

Answer:

1. whenever he dropped a catch

Question 9.
What does the speaker love to do ?

1. to read autobiographies
2. to read novels
3. to play cricket
4. to spend his time with his family members

Answer:

1. to spend his time with his family members

Question 10.
What does the speaker love to read ?

1. autobiographies of successful people
2. biographies of successful individuals
3. novels
4. comic books

Answer:

1. biographies of successful individuals

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
What has been the funniest incident of Laxman on the field ?

Answer: The collision of Sourav and Laxman while taking a single in an Oval ODI

Question 12.
Why would he feel sorry for the bowler?

Answer: Whenever he dropped a catch he would feel sorry for the bowler because the great effort and the chance of the bowler is floored

SS : You are a complete family man now. Outside you are a celebrity and at home a normal caring father. VVS : I am lucky to have such a wonderful well-knit family with a wonderful wife. And its a great feeling to see the kids grow up so fast. Its a real joy to be with them. SS : Who are the cricketers whom you admire? VVS : In my early days, Azhar. Well, Sachin is such a role model in every aspect. Kapil was a great inspiration too. SS : What is your favourite cuisine? VVS : I am vegetarian. I love to taste all sorts of dishes. Thai cuisines are my favourite. SS : What kind of music do you normally listen to and who are your favourite singers? VVS : India has been very fortunate to have seen so many great musicians and singers. And, 1 love listening to Kishore Kumar and our own S.P. Balasubrah- manyam, with whom I fortunately enjoy a special, personal relationship. SS : Which TV programme do you love to watch? VVS : Generally I dont miss any big sporting events and Wimbledon is one such that I love to watch without fail. And, with the family members I do enjoy watching the singing and dancing competition programmes. I am amazed at the talent actually. SS : Who was your childhood hero? VVS : Childhood and current hero - it is my dad. I owe everything to him. SS : What is that you miss by being a cricketing celebrity? VVS : I never thought of myself as a big cricketer. It is always nice to be with my family My wife has all the qualities I look for. I have two wonderful kids and I am blessed to have such a family. SS : Have you given thought to post-retirement plans? VVS : Well, I have a dream to set up a school and an academy, I am confident of realising this big dream

Now, answer the following Questions. Each Question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B) (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (3 × 1= 3M)

Question 8.
Why is VVS Laxman lucky ?

1. to be a cricketer
2. to be a celebrity
3. to have a happy life
4. to have a wonderful well-knit family with a wonderful wife

Answer:

1. to have a wonderful well-knit family with a wonderful wife

Question 9.
Who do you think is the role model of WS Laxman ?

1. Azhar
2. Sachin
3. Kapil
4. Sourav

Answer:

1. Sachin

Question 10.
Who do you think WS Laxman has a close relationship with in the field of music ?

1. Kishore Kumar
2. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam
3. P. Suseela
4. S.P. Sailaja

Answer:

1. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam

Answer the following Questions in one or two sentences each. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
Who is the present hero of V.V.S. Laxman ?

Answer: V.VS Laxmans present hero is his father

Question 12.
What is the dream of V.V.S. Laxman ?

Answer: His dream is to set up a school and an academy