WORD MEANING
1. inspired – motivated
2. literally – practically
3. infection – spread
4. succeed – win, pass, prosper
5. underprivileged – poor, needy,
disadvantaged
6. technique – method, procedure
7. competitive – contest, challenge
8. independent - free
9. unfortunately – bad luck
10. collapsed – destroyed, break down
11. disqualified – dismissed, rejected
12. determined – not giving up, firm
13. stumbled – fell down
14. eventual – final, ultimate
15. extreme – to the limit, risky
16. ailment – recovering
17. equipment – tools
18. astounding – surprising, amazing
19. remarkable – memorable, amazing, notable,
outstanding
20. converted – changed, modified
21. orphanage – home for children without parents
22. university – institute for higher
education
23. grit – courage and stubbornness despite
difficulty
24. drive – urge; desire
25. against all odds – in spite of many
problems
26. benefactors – people who help a good cause
27. underprivileged – poor; needy
28. overwhelmed – excited, overcome
29. outpacing – going faster than
30. steeplechase – a race in which runners must
clear hurdles and water jumps
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPTIONS TO ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS.
1. How do we know that Kip continues to influence sportspersons
in Kenya?
a. After him,
there have been several successful middle and long distance runners from Kenya.
b. Many
runners have moved to the West to be like him.
c. He has
coached many runners all over the world.
d. Many
athletes join the police force in Kenya because of Kip.
Ans:
a. After him, there have been several successful middle and long distance
runners from Kenya.
2. Which of Kip’s techniques is now followed by serious runners
as a standard part of their training?
a.
running when unwell
b.
running at high altitudes
c.
running barefoot
d.
running on a sandy shore
Ans:
b. running at high altitudes
3. How do we know that Kip came from a humble background?
a. He did
not attend school.
b. He used
to run barefoot to and from school.
c. He
lived with his aunt.
d. He did
not take up sports immediately.
Ans:
b. He used to run barefoot to and from school.
B. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.
1. According to Kip, what aspect of his childhood helped him
improve his running speed?
When he
was at the primary school, he used to run barefeet, four miles to school in the
morning, home for lunch, again for afternoon school and back at the end of the day,
until he left the school. This definitely helped him improve his running speed.
2. What happened to Kip during the 10000 metres race in the
Mexico City Olympic Games?
Kip was
suffering from acute gallbladder infection and had almost collapsed while
running 10000 metres. Yet determined to finish the race anyway, he managed to
complete the remaining three laps.
3. How did Kip do at the 5000 metres race?
At the
5000 metres Kip won the silver medal, finishing just one fifth of a second
behind the gold medallist.
4. How did Kip fare at the Munich Olympics?
At he
Munich Olympic, Kip won his second Olympic gold medal in the 3000 metres and
another silver medal in the 1500 metres.
D. THINK AND ANSWER.
1. Why do you think Kip went back to complete the 10000 metres
race?
Kip was determined
to finish the race anyway. Such was his dedication, commitment and passion for
the running race.
2. Describe what Kip went through before the 1500 metres race. How
did Kip fare in it?
On the
day of 1500 metre final, Kip, because of his ailment slept longer and had to rush
to the Olympic stadium. When faced by the traffic he got off the bus and participated
in the Olympics and defeated Jim Ryun in the 1500 metres by a huge margin. For
three year Jim Ryun had not been defeated by anyone besides he was completely
fresh when Kim was unwell too.
3. Say how Kip displayed extreme grit and determination at the
Mexico City Olympic Games.
Kip was
suffering from acute gallbladder infection during the 1968 Olympic Games in
Mexico City. He had almost collapsed while running the 10000 metres. Yet he stumbled
back onto the track and despite the pain managed to complete the remaining three
laps. Such was his dedication, commitment and passion.
E. DISCUSS IN CLASS
Why do people respect and admire Kip even today?
People
respect and admire him for the following reason…
a.
Despite coming from such a humble background he has achieved the greatest
success through his hard-work and commitment.
b. He has
given no excuse to his illness and pain and showed the world a victory.
c. Although
now a successful person he has come down to help and care the street children
and built an orphanage, the Kip Keino Children’s Home.
d. He is
still expanding and now they have founded Kip Keino School in 2000.
e. He is
thus with his noble heart become an inspiration to us.
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