Nine Gold Medals
Class 9 · English · 18 Questions
Discuss the difference between Olympics, Special Olympics, and Paralympics.
Match the words 'empathy', 'sympathy', and 'compassion' to the sentences given in the table below.
List the words you associate with 'empathy'. Share your responses with your classmates and teacher.
Match the words and phrases in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. You may read the poem again and infer the contextual meaning.
Identify the gist of each stanza. Write the number of the stanza in the boxes given.
Let us appreciate the poem.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. "The eight other runners pulled up on their heels / The ones who had trained for so long to compete / One by one they all turned round and went back to help him / And brought the young boy to his feet."
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. "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."
Answer the following questions.
The phrase 'standing ovation' is an example of an adjective–noun collocation. Identify two other similar examples from the poem.
Complete the table given below by writing four nouns in Column 2 that collocate with the adjectives in Column 1. One example has been done for you. You may take the help of a dictionary.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. big | disappointment, failure, surprise, decision |
| 2. heavy |
Choose the correct adjectives from those given in the box for the underlined words given in the sentences below. Ensure you do not use the same adjective twice.
You will listen to a radio-talk about Patrick Gomes, a coach of special athletes. As you listen, write true or false for the statements given.
You will listen to the radio-talk once again. As you listen, choose the correct option for each question.
Work in pairs to write three creative slogans on Special Olympics. Present your slogans in a creative manner and share with your classmates and teacher.
Create a poster based on the inspiration you have drawn from the poem. Present your poster to the class and display it on the classroom board.
Find out more about other Indian achievers of Special Olympics.
Create an infographic on any sport and present it in the class.