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I. Fill in the fact table given below based on the interview with Dr. Deepa Malik. Discuss your answers with your classmates and teacher.
| Fact Table | |
|---|---|
| 1. diagnosed with spinal tumour at the age of | ____________________ |
| 2. result of the surgery | ____________________ |
| 3. named as one of the 10 most effective para-athletes by | ____________________ |
| 4. first successful Paralympic event | ____________________ |
| 5. list of ‘firsts’ |
(i)
____________________
(ii) ____________________ |
| 6. awards won |
(i)
____________________
(ii) ____________________ (iii) ____________________ |
| 7. two things supported by her |
(i)
____________________
(ii) ____________________ |
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| Completed Fact Table | |
|---|---|
| 1. diagnosed with spinal tumour at the age of | 29 |
| 2. result of the surgery | She was paralysed waist down and was told that she would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. |
| 3. named as one of the 10 most effective para-athletes by | The International Paralympic Committee. |
| 4. first successful Paralympic event | The 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, where she secured the silver medal in shot-put. |
| 5. list of ‘firsts’ |
(i) First ever Indian female para-athlete to win an Asian Games medal in athletics.
(ii) India’s first ever female Paralympics medallist across any sport. |
| 6. awards won |
(i) Khel Ratna
(ii) Arjuna Award (iii) Padma Shri |
| 7. two things supported by her |
(i) Persons from lower socio-economic strata.
(ii) Para sportspersons, by providing equipment. |
Fact table ka gist: 29 saal ki age mein spinal tumour , surgery ke baad waist se neeche paralysis, phir 2016 Rio mein shot-put silver medal , aur Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Padma Shri jaise awards.
II. Read the two sets of sentences given below. Choose whether the given statements display: fact-opinion or cause-effect.
(1)
- In the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, I secured the silver medal in the shot-put event.
- I feel it was a moment of personal victory and a step forward in changing perceptions.
(2)
- I was diagnosed with a tumour in my spine.
- I had a surgery and was told that I would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of my life.
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(1) Fact-opinion. The first sentence is a fact because the medal can be verified. The second sentence is an opinion/reflection because it expresses how Dr. Malik feels about the achievement.
(2) Cause-effect. The tumour and surgery are the cause; being bound to a wheelchair is the effect/result.
Pehla pair fact-opinion hai — medal verify ho sakta hai, feeling nahi. Doosra pair cause-effect hai — tumour aur surgery cause hain, wheelchair pe hona effect.
III. Work in pairs to identify which of these pairs of sentences show:
- cause-effect
- fact-opinion
Write 1 or 2 in the boxes given.
| Pair of Sentences | Box |
|---|---|
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(i)
Dr. Deepa Malik was a member of the Working Group for the Formulation of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17).
It is believed that she contributed greatly to create better sports policies for the persons with disabilities. |
_____ |
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(ii)
Paralympics showcases incredible talent and determination of para-athletes.
The global perception on disabilities shifts, inspiring para-athletes to pursue their dreams. |
_____ |
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| Pair | Answer | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | 2. fact-opinion | The first sentence gives a factual role. The second sentence uses “It is believed”, so it is an opinion/evaluation. |
| (ii) | 1. cause-effect | The Paralympics showcases talent and determination; as an effect, public perception of disability shifts. |
Pair (i) mein answer 2 hai matlab fact-opinion — 'It is believed' se pata chalta hai ki woh opinion hai. Pair (ii) mein answer 1 hai matlab cause-effect — Paralympics ki wajah se logon ki soch badalti hai.
