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While her journey from the frozen plains of Siberia to the summit of women’s tennis has touched the hearts of tennis fans, for the youngster herself there appears to be no room for sentiment. The straight looks and the answers she gives when asked about her ambition make it amply clear that she considers the sacrifices were worth it. “I am very, very competitive. I work hard at what I do. It’s my job.” This is her mantra for success.Though Maria Sharapova speaks with a pronounced American accent, she proudly pafades her Russian nationality. Clearing all doubts, she says, “I’m Russian. It’s true that the U.S. is a big part of my life. But I have Russian citizenship. My blood is totally Russian. I will play the Olympics for Russia if they want me.”1. Siberia is a ……………… country.A. hotB. moderateC. coldD. temperate2. There appears no room for sentiments while ………………….A. playing.B. making sacrifices for achievements.C. thinking about parents.D. talking about own country.3. ‘She proudly parades her Russian nationality’. What is this sentence used in reference to ?A. Her dress.B. Her way of playing.C. Her speech.D. Her behaviour.4. One of these sentences does not talk about Maria’s being proud of her country:A. I have Russian citizenship.B. The U.S. is a big part of my life.C. My blood is totally Russian.D. I will play the Olympics for Russia if they want me. |
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Answer» 1. C. cold 2. B. making sacrifices for achievements. 3. C. Her speech. 4. B. The U.S. is a big part of my life. |
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