WBBSE CLASS V THE FINISHING POINT

 

CLASS V    LESSON 11

THE FINISHING POINT

TEXTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

ACTIVITY 1

Let's fill in the chart with information about PT Usha:

Full name -- Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha
Date of birth -- 27th June, 1964
Place of birth -- Payyoli, Kerala
First national record -- 100 metres sprint in 1977 at the age of 13 years old.

ACTIVITY2

Let's answer the following questions:

Q 1. Who was the Queen of Indian track?
Ans. P T Usha was the Queen of Indian track.
Q 2. How was Usha's health in her early childhood?
Ans. In her early childhood she had very ill health.

ACTIVITY 3

Lived- existed
displayed- showed
ill health -sickness
signs --indications
titles -honours

ACTIVITY 4

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

(1) Usha had a memorable entry in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. ()
(2) 1982 New Delhi Asiad was a good experience for Usha. ()
(3) She made a new Asian record in Kuwait. ( )
(4) Between 1983-89, Usha won more than ten golds at ATF meets ()
(5) Usha finished first in the finals in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. ()

ACTIVITY 5

Let's answer the following questions:

1. How was Usha's performance in New Delhi Asian Games?
Ans. In New Delhi Asian Games Usha could only win silver medals in the 100 metres
and 200 metres sprint.

2. Two Olympic Games are mentioned in the text. When did these take place? Where were these held?
Ans. 1980 Moscow Olympics.
         1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

ACTIVITY 6

Let's answer the following questions:
1. How old was Usha when she participated in the Seoul Asiad ?
Ans. Usha was 22 years old when she participated in the Seoul Asiad.

2. Name the four events Usha won in the 1986 Seoul Asiad.
Ans. The four events which Usha won in the 1986 Seoul Asiad are 200 metres, 400
metres, 400 metres hurdles, 4 x 400 metres relay race.

3. How popular is Usha in her state?
Ans. Usha, in her state, is so popular that newborn babies are named after her.

ACTIVITY 7

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

1983 -- Usha was honoured with the 'Arjuna Award'.
1985 -- She was given 'Padmashri'.
1991 -- Usha retired from athletics and married V Srinivasan.
1998 -- She made a sudden comeback and won bronze medals.

ACTIVITY 8

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

sudden, excellent, consistent, colourless, successful

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.

    

ACTIVITY:9

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

1. Usha was called Payyoli Express.
2. Usha took part in Los Angeles Olympics games.
3. Usha won two silver medals in the New Delhi Asiad.
Usha had ill-health during childhood.
5. Usha received the Padma Shri Award.

14; 23; 3 2; 41; 55.

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

Ans.
1. Usha won her first medal in Asian Games in 1982, in New Delhi Asiad.
2. She also won Silver medal in 200 metres in New Delhi Asian Games.
3. She won Gold medal in Seoul Asian Games in 200 metres in 1986.
4. She also won Gold medal in 400 metres race in Seoul Asian Games in 1986.
5. Usha won Gold medal in 400 metres hurdles in 1986 Seoul Asian Games.
6. She also won 4 X 400 metres relay race in 1986 Seoul Asiad.
7. In 1986 Seoul Asiad, she won silver medal in 100 metres race.
8. In 1990 Beijing Asian Games, she won silver medal in 400 metres.
9. In 1990 Beijing Asian Games, she won silver medal in 4x100 metres relay race.

ACTIVITY 11

Write five connected sentences about another famous sportsperson who has brought glory to our country. Use the following hints:
Ans.
The name of the famous sportsperson is 'Abhinav Singh Bindra'. He came of a Punjabi Sikh family on 28th September,1982 at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He read in the Doon School, and at their home in Patiala he practised shooting. He took part in 10 metres Rifle Shooting in Commonwealth Games, ISSF World Shooting Championship and Olympics. He is the first individual gold medalist in Beijing Olympics 2008, and the only Indian to hold gold medals both in World Championship and in Olympics. He has bagged gold, silver and bronze medals.

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