“The Finishing Point” is a Lesson of Textbook “Butterfly” approved by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education for Class 5 Students. Here all the Activity Questions are done by English teachers.

ACTIVITY – 1

Let’s fill in the chart with information about P.T Usha:

ACTIVITY – 2

Let’s answer the followings questions:

1. Who was the ‘Queen of Indian track’?

Answer: The ‘Queen of Indian track’ was P.T.Usha

2. How was Usha’s health in her early childhood?

Answer: Usha was affected by illness in her early childhood.

ACTIVITY – 3 

Let’s match the following words with their meanings:

ACTIVITY – 4

Let’s put a tick (√) for the right answer and cross (Χ) for the wrong answer:

1. Usha had a memorable entry in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. (x)
2. 1982 New Delhi Asiad was a good experience for Usha. (x)
3. She made a new Asian record in Kuwait. (√)
4. Between 1982 -89, Usha won more than ten golds at ATF meets. (√)
5. Usha finished first in the finals in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. (x)

ACTIVITY – 5

Let’s answer the following questions:

1. How was Usha’s performance in New Delhi Asian Games?

Answer: Usha’s performance in the New Delhi Asian Games was not good because she could only win silver medals in the 100 meters and the 200 meters sprints.

2. Two Olympic Games are mentioned in the text. When did these take place? Where were these held?

Answer: These two Olympics games took place in the 1980 Moscow Olympics and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in Moscow and Los Angeles.

ACTIVITY – 6

Let’s answer the following questions:

1. How old was Usha when she participated in the Seoul Asiad?

Answer: Usha was only 22 years old when she participated in the Seoul field.

2. Name the four events Usha won in the 1986 Seoul Asiad?

Answer: The four events which were won by Usha in the 1986 Seoul Asiad were 200 meters, 400 meters, 400 meters hurdles and the 4 * 400 meters relay race.

3. How popular is Usha in her State?

Answer: Usha had become an icon for Indian women athletics and living legend in Kerala, where newborn babies were regularly named after her.

ACTIVITY – 7

Write down why the following years were memorable in Usha’s life:

• 1983 = P.T Usha was honoured with the Arjun Award.
• 1985 = She was awarded Padma Shri.
• 1991 = P.T Usha got married with V. Srinivasan.
• 1998 = P.T Usha made a sudden comeback.

ACTIVITY – 8

Let’s use the following words from the box to fill in the blanks:

• 1980 Olympics was colourless for Usha.
• Roy has an excellent voice.
• The enemies made a sudden attack.
• Sourav was chosen for his consistent performance.
• Determined effort made Reshma a successful lady.

ACTIVITY – 9

Let’s rearrange the following sentences to put them in order:

1. Usha was called Payyoli Express. (2)
2. Usha took part in Los Angeles Olympics games. (4)
3. Usha won two silver medals in the New Delhi Asiad. (3)
4. Usha had ill health during childhood. (1)
5. Usha received the Padma Shri Award. (5)

Answer:

1. Usha had ill health during childhood.
2. Usha was called Payyoli Express.
3. Usha won two silver medals in the New Delhi Asiad.
4. Usha took part in Los Angeles Olympics games.
5. Usha received the Padma Shri Award.

ACTIVITY – 10

Write complete sentences using information given in the chart below. The first one has been done for you:

Usha’s Medal record in Asian Games

Answer:

1. Usha won her first medal in the Asian Games in 1982, in New Delhi Asiad.
2. Usha won the silver medal in the 200 meters sprint Asian Games in 1982.
3. Usha won the gold medal in the 200 meters sprint Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
4. Usha won the gold medal in the 200 meters Sprint Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
5. Usha won the gold medal in the 400 meters hurdles Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
6. Usha won the gold medal in the 4*400 meters relay Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
7. Usha won the silver medal in the 100 meters Sprint Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
8. Usha won the Silver medal in the 400 meters Sprint Asian Games in 1990, Bejing Asiad.

ACTIVITY – 11

Write five connected sentences about another famous sportsperson who has brought glory to our country. Use the following hints:

name of the sportsperson- place from where she/he comes-childhood days-events in which she/he took part – her/his achievement.

Answer:

Sourav Ganguly is a legend of our country. He was an excellent cricketer. He came from an affluent family of Kolkata of West Bengal. Sourav Ganguly initially played football, later he became interested in cricket. In the history of ICC champions Trophy he is the first player to score three centuries. He was honored with many prestigious awards like Arjuna Award, Padma Shri award, Ram Mohan Roy Award, sports star person of the year etc. During his career, he was the world’s leading batsman and one of the most successful captains of the Indian national cricket team.

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