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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


Character of Santosh


The following words in the box can be used to describe Santosh Yadav, the conqueror of the Mount Everest:







contented determined patient


adventurous polite


resourceful considerate


independent perseverance



Santosh Yadav is one of the most determined mountaineers of India who has been successful in setting a world record. It was due to her persevering attitude that she managed to reach the golden heights of victory in such a short span of time. Santosh, being an independent individual determined towards her ambitions in life, possessed the zeal to go beyond the conventions of the society when she left her home to continue her studies in Delhi.


The stay in Kasturba Hostel was inadvertently the turning point in Santosh’s life as she discovered her mountaineering skill and the passion to pursue it. Her journey of expeditions that began at the Uttarkashi’s Institute of Mountaineering throw light on her adventurous and positive attitude which helped her in reaching the highest peak i.e. The Mount Everest.


Not only did she possess immense potential and mental strength, Santosh Yadav was also a considerate person. During her expeditions, she often used to help and take care of her fellow-climbers which helped her in winning the hearts of her seniors as well.


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Working in pairs, go through the table below that gives you information about the top women tennis players since 1975. Write a short article for your school magazine comparing and contrasting the players in terms of their duration at the top. Mention some qualities that you think may be responsible for their brief or long stay at the top spot.

Top ranked women players:


The roll of honor of women who enjoyed life at the summit since everybody's favorite player, Chris Evert took her place in 1975.














Name



Ranked on



Weeks as No. 1



Maria Sharapova (Russia)


Lindsay Davenport (US)


Amelie Mauresmo (France)


Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)


Kim Clijsters (Belgium)


Serena Williams (US)


Venus Williams (US)


Jennifer Capriati (US)


Lindsay Davenport (US)


Martina Hingis (Switzerland)


Arantxa Sanchez — Vicario (Spain)


Monica Seles (US)


Steffi Graf (Germany)


Tracy Austin (US)


Martina Navratilova(US)


Chris Evert (US)



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October, 2004


13 September 2004


20 October2003


11 August 2003


8 July 2002


25 February2002


15 October 2001


12 October 1998


31 March, 1997


6 February 1995


11 March 1991


17 August 1987


7 April 1980


10 July 1978


3 November 1975



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How has the tree grown to its full size? List the words suggestive of its life and activity.