English chapter 4 Flashcards

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What were the Milkha singh’s achievements at 1958 Asian games?

A

At the 1958 Asian Games, Singh won both the 200-metre and 400-metre races. Later that year he captured the 400-metre gold at the Commonwealth Games, which was India’s first athletics gold in the history of the Games.

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When did the Milkha Singh joined the Indian Army? Where did he work before that?

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Milkha Shingh joined Army in 1951 . Before that he at a shop and sold tyres .

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3
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Why do parents in our country usually discourage their children from spending too much time on sports?

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Parents are concerned about their children’s job prospects, so they discourage their children from spending much time on sports.

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4
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define Icons

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People who are famous and highly regarded for their achievements in particular field.

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5
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Define Civilian order

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An award given to citizen for outstanding achievements in their field of work.

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6
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Define Saga of Struggle

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A tail of continued struggle

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7
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Define Setbacks

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Incident that delay of reverse one’s progress

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8
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Define Seen him though

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Helped him overcome challenges in life

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9
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Define Seen him though

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Helped him overcome challenges in life

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10
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Define Biopic

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A film based on the life of a real person.

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11
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Define rigorous

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Very strict and through

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12
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define legacy

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Something that is handed down from an earlier generations.

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13
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Faction

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Fact + Fiction

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14
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Email

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Electronic + Mail

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15
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Brunch

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Breakfast + Lunch

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16
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Medicare

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Medical + Care

17
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Television + Broadcast

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Telecast

18
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Motel

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Motor + Hotel

19
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Fantabulous

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fantasy + fabulous

20
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Smog

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Smoke + Fog