Maria Sharapova - Beehive - Class 9 - CBSE English
Maria Sharapova, Class 9, Beehive, This chapter tells the inspiring story of Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis superstar who rose to the top through sacrifice, toughness, and talent.
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Summary - Maria Sharapova | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
The article talks about Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis player who reached the top of the women's tennis world rankings at the age of 18. The author encourages the reader to draw a comparison between Maria Sharapova and Santosh Yadav, who is a renowned mountaineer from India. The author highlights Maria Sharapova's unique qualities that are at odds with her glamorous image and how these qualities contributed to her success.
The article describes how Maria Sharapova's journey towards success began at the age of 10 when she was sent to the United States to train in tennis. This decision required her to leave her mother behind in Siberia due to visa restrictions. Maria Sharapova's early years in the United States were not easy, as she had to endure loneliness and the demands of her tennis training. However, she never thought of quitting because she knew what she wanted and was willing to make sacrifices to achieve her dreams.
The article also mentions Maria Sharapova's mental toughness, which helped her become the Wimbledon women's singles champion in 2004 and reach the top of the world rankings the following year. Despite her success, Maria Sharapova remains competitive and driven to achieve more in her career.
Maria Sharapova's Russian nationality is also highlighted, and she proudly claims her Russian citizenship despite living in the United States. The article describes how Maria Sharapova's interests and hobbies, such as fashion, singing, dancing, and reading, appear to be at odds with her tough image on the tennis court.
Overall, the article portrays Maria Sharapova as a talented and driven athlete who was willing to make sacrifices to achieve her goals. Her story serves as an inspiration to young athletes who dream of success in their respective fields.
Themes - Maria Sharapova | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
Sacrifice and Determination
Maria Sharapova's success in tennis was not an overnight achievement but the result of her determination and sacrifice. She was sent to the United States for tennis training at the age of ten, leaving her mother behind in Siberia due to visa restrictions. Maria learned at a young age that excellence in tennis came with a price, and she was willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve her dream. Her story highlights the importance of determination and sacrifice in pursuing one's goals.
Competitive spirit
Maria Sharapova's competitive spirit is a key theme in the chapter. She describes herself as "very, very competitive" and attributes her....
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Important Lines - Maria Sharapova | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
"Little Maria had not yet celebrated her tenth birthday when she was packed off to train in the United States. That trip to Florida with her father Yuri launched her on the path to success and stardom."
This line highlights the sacrifices Maria and her family made for her tennis career, including being separated from her mother for two years.
"Instead of letting that depress me, I became more quietly determined and mentally tough. I learnt how to take care of myself. I never thought of quitting ...
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Vocabulary - Maria Sharapova | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
- Summit - the highest point of a mountain or hill
- Pinnacle - the highest point of success or achievement
- Siberian - relating to Siberia, a region in Russia
- Ascent - the act of rising or climbing upward
- Sacrifice - giving up...
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Maria Sharpova - Maria Sharapova | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
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I missed my mother terribly. My father was working as much as he could to keep my tennis-training going. So, he couldn’t see me either. a) Who is the speaker of these lines? b) What caused her to miss her mother? c) How did her father support her? d) Why couldn't her father see her frequently? e) What feelings of the speaker do these words reveal?
a) Maria Sharapova is the speaker of these lines. b) Maria Sharapova was in the United States of America training to become a professional tennis player and she could not see her mother or father. c) Father supported her by paying for her tennis training and working extremely hard so that she could keep on training. d) Her father was working as much he could to keep her tennis training going, so he did not have the time to see her. e) It shows that Maria Sharapova loved her mother and father, yet she was extremely determined not to quit her training no matter how much she missed them.
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I never thought of quitting because I knew what I wanted. a) Who is 'I' in this extract? Why did he/she never think of quitting? b) What could have made him/her to think of quitting? c) What did he/she do instead of quitting? d) What light does the extract throw on his/her character?
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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. a) Who is being talked about here? b) What sacrifice did she make? c) Why does she feel that sacrifices were worth it? d) What ambition did she have in life?
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That's the dream that kept me going. a) Whose dream is referred to here? b) What was the dream? c) How did the dream 'keep her going'? d) What does this line reveal about the character of the person in question?
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What does the author mean when he says, "There is something disarming about Maria Sharapova"?
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How does the author describe the personality of Maria Sharapova?
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Who was Yelena? What sort of relationship did Maria have with her?
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Why did Maria's mother stay back in Siberia when Maria went to the U.S. for training?
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"Tennis lesson would only come at a price". How did Maria Sharapova learn this lesson early in her life?
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What made Maria's life as a young trainee difficult in Florida?
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What factors and mental qualities sustained Maria during adverse situations?
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Why did Maria Sharapova never think of quitting in spite of challenges?
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How did Maria Sharapova become tough? How did this quality help her in her career?
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What is Maria Sharapova's mantra for success?
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How does Maria value her Russian identity?
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What are Maria Sharapova's hobbies? What light do they reflect on her as a person?
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Why does the author believe that few would grudge her the riches she is now reaping?
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In what way is tennis 'a business and a sport', according to Maria Sharapova?
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Adversities made Maria Sharapova strong. Discuss.
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How do you know that Maria is a tough person?
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What does Maria feel about her Russian identity? Do you think one’s nationality is important to a person?
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Working in small groups of 4–5 students, go back over the two passages on Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova and complete the table given below with relevant phrases or sentences. Points of Santosh Yadav Maria Sharapova Comparison/Contrast
- Their humble beginning
- Their parents’ approach
- Their will power and strong desire to succeed
- Evidence of their mental toughness
- Their patriotism
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Which of these words would you use to describe Santosh Yadav? Find reasons in the text to support your choices, and write a couple of paragraphs describing Santosh’s character. contented, determined, resourceful, polite, adventurous, considerate, weak-willed, fearful, independent, pessimistic, patient, persevering
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Imagine that you are Santosh Yadav or Maria Sharapova. You have been invited to speak at an All India Girls’ Athletic Meet as chief guest. Prepare a short speech to motivate the girls to think and dream big and make an effort to fulfil their dreams, not allowing difficulties or defeat to discourage them. The following words and phrases may help you. • self confident/confidence/sure of yourself • self assured/assurance/belief in yourself • morale/boost morale/raise morale • giving somebody a boost/fillip/lift • demoralising/unsure of yourself/insecure/lack confidence
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