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meter race. She suited up for the USA team once again for the 2012 Paralympics, where she won
bronze in the 100-meter event.
Adopted from: https://breakingbarriers.aetna.com/assets/bios/38-Breaking-Barriers-April-Holmes.pdf (September 9, 2022)
7. What do you think about April Holmes?
a. She dedicates her life for other people.
b. Her doctor has motivated her to pursue athletics.
c. She never gives up on her condition.
d. She dreams of attending the Paralympic games.
e. She joined the USA Paralympic team in 2012.
8. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a. April started her athletic career in 2008.
b. April has outstanding achievements in athletics.
c. April joined her first Paralympic Games in 2008.
d. April competes in 100-, 200- and 400-meter distances.
e. April has broken fourteen IPC World Records.
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Rafael Nadal, the "King of Clay", started playing tennis when he was three years old. He began a
professional player at fifteen.
Rafael Nadal is famous for his powerful topspin shots and fortitude. He is also a well-known player
who fights beyond his limit. So far, he has won a record 13 French Open singles titles and holds
the record for first all-time in the men's game with 22 Grand Slam titles. He has also won the
Olympic gold.
Worth noting, once he got injuries on his shoulder and foot, but he continued playing. He persisted
as if nothing had happened. With his hard work and endurance, he won the match. It happened in
2006 when he won the French Open.
In addition to having very hard topspin shots, Nadal is also known as a player who has awesome
speed and persistence. This endeavor took him to the top when he was ranked first in the world in
2008. Along with Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, he has been the top four of men
tennis players for several years, Extraordinary achievements!
Adapted from: https://www.biography.com/athlete/rafael-nadal (September 9, 2022)
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