Reach for the Top | Part - 2 | Maria Sharapova |

(B) Short Answer Type Questions

(Answer in about 30–40 words)

1. When was Maria lifted to the world number one position in women’s tennis?

Ans: Maria Sharapova was lifted to the world number one position in August 2005, after years of hard training and consistent performance in international tennis tournaments.

2. How long did it take her to reach the pinnacle?

Ans: It took Maria Sharapova about nine years of rigorous training and struggle to reach the top position in women’s tennis.

3. How old was Maria when she was packed off to train in the US?

Ans: Maria was only seven years old when she was sent to the United States to receive professional tennis training.

4. What thing upset Maria and her mother Yelena?

Ans: They were upset when Maria was not selected initially at the tennis academy, and her mother was not allowed to stay with her in the US.

5. Why did Sharapova use to be so lonely?

Ans: She felt lonely because she lived far from her family, faced language problems, and trained hard among strangers at a very young age.

6. Why did she go to bed at just 8 p.m. and who disturbed her at 11 p.m., and how?

Ans: She went to bed early due to strict training schedules. Other girls mocked her accent and threw her belongings, disturbing her sleep at night.

7. What, according to Sharapova, happens when you come from nothing and have nothing?

Ans: According to Sharapova, such situations make a person determined, strong, and hungry for success, pushing them to work harder.

8. She bagged the women’s singles crown at Wimbledon in 2004. What was the key to it?

Ans: The key to her success was hard work, mental toughness, discipline, and self-belief.

9. What is Maria Sharapova’s mantra for success?

Ans: Her mantra for success is to work hard, stay focused, never give up, and always believe in oneself.

10. How can you say Maria is a Russian at heart?

Ans: She speaks Russian at home, respects Russian culture, and feels proud of her roots, showing she is Russian at heart.

11. Mention Maria’s hobbies as described in the lesson.

Ans: Maria’s hobbies include singing, dancing, fashion designing, and reading.

12. What qualities have lifted Maria to the top of the world?

Ans: Her determination, discipline, confidence, courage, and fighting spirit lifted her to the top of the tennis world.

(C) Long Answer Type Questions

(Answer in about 60 words)

1. Describe little Maria’s journey from Siberia to the US in your own words.

Ans: Maria Sharapova was born in Siberia. At the age of seven, she went to the US with her father for tennis training. Her mother stayed back due to visa issues. She faced loneliness, financial hardship, and strict training, but her determination helped her succeed.

2. Give a brief character-sketch of Maria Sharapova.

Ans: Maria Sharapova is determined, disciplined, hardworking, and courageous. Despite loneliness and struggle, she remained focused on her goal. Her confidence, strong willpower, and self-belief made her one of the world’s greatest tennis players.

3. “America is important to Sharapova, but her blood is totally Russian.” Explain.

Ans: America provided Maria training and opportunities, making it important for her career. However, she follows Russian culture, speaks Russian at home, and feels deeply connected to her roots, proving she is Russian at heart.

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