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From the age of six, Bobby Pearce competed in races for
thirty-three years and retired from sports in 1945. How many
of these races do you think he lost? Not one!
Now sit in pairs/ groups and discuss the questions/
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1. Bobby Pearce was ready to lose the race to save the
ducks. How did this incident impress everybody?
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2. Should sports persons try to win at all costs? Or
should they be thoughtful and kind even at the risk
of losing?
3. “Sentiment, or killing spirit” what do you feel is more
important in a game?
Speak well
Expressing Appreciation and Encouragement.
Read the following conversation. Take roles and
practise.
(Class Teacher and a student, who participated in the District
Level Volley Ball Contest.)
Class Teacher : Hello Ananda, congratulations.
Ananda : Thank you sir.
Class Teacher : It seems you are so sad today.
Ananda : I’m not satisfied with my performance, sir.
Class Teacher : I came to know that you did fairly well in the
event.
Ananda : Of course sir, I practised hard and performed
well. Still I had to satisfy myself with the
second place.
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