Lesson 11 The Finishing Point

Activity-1

Let’s fill in the chart with information about P.T. Usha:

Full name	Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha
Date of birth	27-06-1964
Place of birth	Payyoli, a village in the Payyoli district of Kerala
First national record	1977

Activity-2

Let’s answer the following questions:

1. Who was the ‘Queen of Indian track’?

P.T. Usha was the ‘Queen of Indian track’.

2. How was Usha’s health in her early childhood?

Usha was affected by ill health in her early childhood.

Activity-3

Let’s match the following words with their meanings:

A	B
lived	existed
displayed	showed
ill-health	sickness
signs	indications
titles	honours

Activity–4

Let’s put a tick (✓) for the right answer and a cross (X) for the wrong answer:

1. Usha had a memorable entry in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. [F]

2. 1982 New Delhi Asiad was a good experience for Usha. [F]

3. She made a new Asian record in Kuwait. [T]

4. Between 1983-89, Usha won more than ten golds at ATF meets [T]

5. Usha finished first in the finals in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. [F]

Activity-5

Let’s answer the following questions :

1. How was Usha’s performance in New Delhi Asian Games?

In Delhi Asian Games, Usha won only silver medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprint.

2. Two Olympic Games are mentioned in the text. When did these take place? Where were these held?

The two Olympics were held in the years 1980 and 1984 respectively. The 1980 Olympics was held in Moscow and the 1984 Olympics was held in Los Angeles.

Activity-6

Let’s answer the following questions:

1. How old was Usha when she participated in the Seoul Asiad?

Usha was 22 years old when she participated in the Seoul Asiad.

2. Name the four events Usha won in the 1986 Seoul Asiad.

Usha won the 200 metres, 400 metres, 400 metres hurdles and 4 400 metres relay races.

3. How popular is Usha in her state?

Usha is an icon and a living legend in her state Kerala.

Activity–7

Write down why the following years were memorable in Usha’s life:

1983- Usha won the gold medal in the 400m race of ATF, Kuwait.

1985- Usha was honoured with the Padma Shri award.

1991- Usha married V. Srinivasan.

1998- Usha was honoured with the Arjuna Award.

Activity-8

Let’s use the following words from the box to fill in the blanks:

1. 1980 Olympics was colourless for Usha.

2. Mr. Roy has an excellent voice.

3. The enemies made a sudden attack.

4. Sourav was chosen for his consistent performance.

5. Determined effort made Reshma a successful lady.

sudden, excellent, consistent, colourless, successful

Activity-9

Let’s rearrange the following sentences to put them in order:

1. Usha was called Payyoli Express. [i]

2. Usha took part in Los Angeles Olympics games. [iii]

3. Usha won two silver medals in the New Delhi Asiad. [iv]

4. Usha had ill health during childhood. [ii]

5. Usha received the Padma Shri Award. [v]

Activity-10

Write complete sentences using information given in the chart below. The first one has been done for you:

Usha’s Medal record in Asian Games

Silver	1982 New Delhi	100 metres
Silver	1982 New Delhi	200 metres
Gold	1986 Seoul	200 metres
Gold	1986 Seoul	400 metres
Gold	1986 Seoul	400 metres hurdles
Gold	1986 Seoul	4 400 metres relay
Silver	1986 Seoul	100 metres
Silver	1990 Beijing	400 metres
Silver	1990 Beijing	4 400 metres relay

1. Usha won her first medal in Asian Games in 1982, in New Delhi Asiad.

2. In 1982, New Delhi Asiad, Usha won a silver medal in 200 metres sprint.

3. In 1986 Seoul Asiad, Usha won a gold medal in 200 metres sprint.

4. In 1986 Seoul Asiad Usha won a gold medal in 400 metres sprint.

5. In 1986 Seoul Asiad, Usha won a gold medal in 400 metres hurdles.

6. In 1986 Seoul Asiad, Usha won a gold medal in 4 400 metres relay race and a silver medal in 100 metres race.

7. In 1990 Beijing Asiad, Usha won a silver medal in 400 metres race.

8. In 1990 Beijing Asiad, Usha won a silver medal in 4 400 metres relay race.

Activity-11

Write five connected sentences about another famous sportsperson who has brought glory to our country. Use the following hints :

name of the sportsperson - place from where she/he comes - childhood days -events in which she/he took part - her / his achievement.

Famous Sports person: Sachin Tendulkar

A famous sportsperson of India is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. He was born on 24th April 1973 in Bombay, Maharashtra. From his childhood, he was fond of playing cricket and became a cricketer when he grew up. He is the all-time highest run-scorer in ODI and Test Cricket with more than 18000 runs and 15000 runs, respectively. Sachin Tendulkar has an extraordinary achievement of scoring 100 international centuries. He received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.

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