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1. Usain Bolt, better known as “The Lightning Bolt” jolted

the track and field world at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
when he took home three gold medals. More impressively, he
became the first athlete in Olympic history to win both the 100
m (9.69 seconds) and 200 m (19.30 seconds) races in world
record times. Usain Bolt also helped Jamaica smash the 4 x
100 m relay record (37.10 seconds).
To prove that he was just not a “flash (or should we say
“lightning”) in the pan,” Usain repeated the feat at the 2012
London games, becoming the first man to win gold medals in
the two events at consecutive Olympic Games. Given that this
will be the running phenom’s final Olympics, the world is
eagerly waiting to see that happens. However, the 29 year-old,
who says he was “too lazy” to attend Friday’s opening
ceremony, is not concerned. He has promised that “This is
where history will be made”. So, be sure to not even blink
when Usain Bolt strikes for you may miss what could be the
highlight of the 2016 Rio Games!

The text tells us about …

a) An important Jamaican athlete b) The opening ceremony of Olympic Games

c) Important events in 2008 Beijing Olympic d) Olympic history of track and field

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2. Usain Bolt, better known as “The Lightning Bolt” jolted

the track and field world at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
when he took home three gold medals. More impressively, he
became the first athlete in Olympic history to win both the 100
m (9.69 seconds) and 200 m (19.30 seconds) races in world
record times. Usain Bolt also helped Jamaica smash the 4 x
100 m relay record (37.10 seconds).
To prove that he was just not a “flash (or should we say
“lightning”) in the pan,” Usain repeated the feat at the 2012
London games, becoming the first man to win gold medals in
the two events at consecutive Olympic Games. Given that this
will be the running phenom’s final Olympics, the world is
eagerly waiting to see that happens. However, the 29 year-old,
who says he was “too lazy” to attend Friday’s opening
ceremony, is not concerned. He has promised that “This is
where history will be made”. So, be sure to not even blink
when Usain Bolt strikes for you may miss what could be the
highlight of the 2016 Rio Games!

“The Lightning Bolt” in the text refers to …

a) Jamaica b) Lightning strikes

c) 2012 London Olympic d) Usain Bolt

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3. Usain Bolt, better known as “The Lightning Bolt” jolted the

track and field world at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games when
he took home three gold medals. More impressively, he
became the first athlete in Olympic history to win both the 100
m (9.69 seconds) and 200 m (19.30 seconds) races in world
record times. Usain Bolt also helped Jamaica smash the 4 x
100 m relay record (37.10 seconds).
To prove that he was just not a “flash (or should we say
“lightning”) in the pan,” Usain repeated the feat at the 2012
London games, becoming the first man to win gold medals in
the two events at consecutive Olympic Games. Given that this
will be the running phenom’s final Olympics, the world is
eagerly waiting to see that happens. However, the 29 year-old,
who says he was “too lazy” to attend Friday’s opening
ceremony, is not concerned. He has promised that “This is
where history will be made”. So, be sure to not even blink
when Usain Bolt strikes for you may miss what could be the
highlight of the 2016 Rio Games!

“…becoming the first man to win gold medals in the two

events at consecutive Olympic Games”
The underlined word can be replaced by …

a) Casual b) Continuous
c) Delayed d) Infrequent

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4. Helen Adams Keller was an American author, activist

and lecturer. She was the first American deaf and blind person
to graduate from college. From an early age she decided to
communicate with the world, despite her barriers to
communication. She became a prolific author, anti-war
campaigner and spokeswoman for women’s and worker’s
rights. She is also an inspiration to millions.
Helen Keller was born in Alabama in 1880. When she
was nineteen months old, she contracted a mysterious illness
that left her deaf and blind. She developed a friendship with
the daughter of her family’s cook, who created a sign language
with her. By the age of seven, Helen was using over 60 signs
with her family. She knew she could communicate.
In 1886, her mother read Charles Dickens' book
‘American Notes’ about the successful education of a deaf and
blind child. She decided to seek help for Helen and was put in
touch with 20-year-old teacher Anne Sullivan. She became
Helen’s instructor and friend for the next 49 years. Helen learnt
Braille and used it to learn French, German and Greek.
Keller had great ambitions and went on to become a
world-famous speaker and author. She campaigned for people
with disabilities, among many other causes. She traveled to 39
countries and was friends with US presidents and famous
figures, including Charlie Chaplin, and Mark Twain. Keller also
wrote twelve books and many articles on social issues. Keller
died in her sleep in 1968, aged 87.

How ole was Helen Keller when her mother decided to seek
for help because Helen was blind and deaf?

a) 1 month old b) 19 months old

c) 6 years old d) 87 years old

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5. Helen Adams Keller was an American author, activist

and lecturer. She was the first American deaf and blind person
to graduate from college. From an early age she decided to
communicate with the world, despite her barriers to
communication. She became a prolific author, anti-war
campaigner and spokeswoman for women’s and worker’s
rights. She is also an inspiration to millions.
Helen Keller was born in Alabama in 1880. When she
was nineteen months old, she contracted a mysterious illness
that left her deaf and blind. She developed a friendship with
the daughter of her family’s cook, who created a sign language
with her. By the age of seven, Helen was using over 60 signs
with her family. She knew she could communicate.
In 1886, her mother read Charles Dickens' book
‘American Notes’ about the successful education of a deaf and
blind child. She decided to seek help for Helen and was put in
touch with 20-year-old teacher Anne Sullivan. She became
Helen’s instructor and friend for the next 49 years. Helen learnt
Braille and used it to learn French, German and Greek.
Keller had great ambitions and went on to become a
world-famous speaker and author. She campaigned for people
with disabilities, among many other causes. She traveled to 39
countries and was friends with US presidents and famous
figures, including Charlie Chaplin, and Mark Twain. Keller also
wrote twelve books and many articles on social issues. Keller
died in her sleep in 1968, aged 87.

What is the main topic of paragraph two?

a) The early life of Helen Keller b) Helen Keller’s illness

c) Helen Keller’s success d) The death of Helen Keller

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6. Helen Adams Keller was an American author, activist and

lecturer. She was the first American deaf and blind person to
graduate from college. From an early age she decided to
communicate with the world, despite her barriers to
communication. She became a prolific author, anti-war
campaigner and spokeswoman for women’s and worker’s
rights. She is also an inspiration to millions.
Helen Keller was born in Alabama in 1880. When she
was nineteen months old, she contracted a mysterious illness
that left her deaf and blind. She developed a friendship with
the daughter of her family’s cook, who created a sign language
with her. By the age of seven, Helen was using over 60 signs
with her family. She knew she could communicate.
In 1886, her mother read Charles Dickens' book
‘American Notes’ about the successful education of a deaf and
blind child. She decided to seek help for Helen and was put in
touch with 20-year-old teacher Anne Sullivan. She became
Helen’s instructor and friend for the next 49 years. Helen learnt
Braille and used it to learn French, German and Greek.
Keller had great ambitions and went on to become a
world-famous speaker and author. She campaigned for people
with disabilities, among many other causes. She traveled to 39
countries and was friends with US presidents and famous
figures, including Charlie Chaplin, and Mark Twain. Keller also
wrote twelve books and many articles on social issues. Keller
died in her sleep in 1968, aged 87. 31.
“She became a prolific author…” (P.1)The underlined word can
be replaced by …

a) Lucky b) Carefull

c) Smart d) Productive

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Answer Key
1. a 3. b 5. a
2. d 4. b 6. d

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