Every Success Story is also
a Story of Great Failures
1.“If you want to
succeed, double your failure.” Do you agree? Why?
Yes, I do agree with the statement. But we have to learn
something from the failure and when we do it again wo don’t commit the same
mistake. Eventually it leads to success.
2.What would you
find if you study history?
According to the passage if we study history, we would
understand that every success story is also a story of great failures.
3.People see only
one side of the picture. Which side do they see?
Yes, people see one side of the picture that is success side.
They never see the failure side of the person when they get success.
4.What do the
people say about a successful person?
People around us say that the person, who succeeded in life,
got lucky. Also, they say that the person was at the right place at the right time.
But they never accept the greatness of the successful people.
5.Do you call Abraham
Lincoln a failure? Why?
No, I never call him a failure as I have known that he failed
many a time but never gave up to do something. Finally, he succeeded to become
the President of America when he was 52.
6.What is the
invention of Lee De Forest?
Lee De Forest invented a triodes tube that takes relatively
weak electrical signals and amplifies them.
7.Why the district
attorney charged Forest?
The district attorney charged Forest for using fraudulent means
to mislead the public into buying stocks of his company by claiming that he
could transmit the human voice across the Atlantic.
8.Who questioned
the right brothers’ wisdom?
The New York Times editorial on December 10, 1903, questioned
the wisdom of Wright Brothers, who were trying to invent a machine heavier than
air, that would fly.
9.Where did the
famous flight take off?
The famous flight, which is the first flight by Wright Brothers,
took off at Kitty Hawk.
10.Who invented
triodes tube?
Triodes tube was invented by Lee De Forest, an American
inventor.
11.After how many
tries do you quit?
No way. I never quit if I fixed to do something good. I try
it until I reach the target.
12.What was the
disability of Thomas Edison?
Thomas Edison was partially deaf.
13.Henry Ford
forgot something while his first car installation. What was that?
Henry Ford forgot to put the reverse gear in the first car he
made.
14.All success
stories are stories of great failures. Do you agree? Why?
Yes, I do agree with the statement. I have gone through the
article and found that all success stories are also stories of great failures.
15.Who invented
phonograph?
Phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.
16.A burning desire
is the starting point of all accomplishment. Do you agree? How?
Yes, I do agree with the statement. When we have a weak desire,
it doesn’t produce great results. And when we have a strong desire it leads to
thoughts and that thoughts lead to action and you know actions always lead to
results.
17.According to
Socrates what is the secret to success?
According to Socrates the secret to success is that you must
have a burning desire. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air to
live on, you will get it.
18.Who inspired
Disney?
A small mouse inspired Disney.
19.What do you do
when you fail?
I must try to learn something that from my failure and try
again to get succeeded.
20.What have you
learnt by the poem, ‘If you think?’
It is a motivational poem. I am really motivated by reading
the poem. I learnt that everything is within you either the success or the
failure.
Every Success Story is also
a Story of Great Failures
1.“If you want to
succeed, double your failure.” Do you agree? Why?
Yes, I do agree with the statement. But we have to learn
something from the failure and when we do it again wo don’t commit the same
mistake. Eventually it leads to success.
2.What would you
find if you study history?
According to the passage if we study history, we would
understand that every success story is also a story of great failures.
3.People see only
one side of the picture. Which side do they see?
Yes, people see one side of the picture that is success side.
They never see the failure side of the person when they get success.
4.What do the
people say about a successful person?
People around us say that the person, who succeeded in life,
got lucky. Also, they say that the person was at the right place at the right time.
But they never accept the greatness of the successful people.
5.Do you call Abraham
Lincoln a failure? Why?
No, I never call him a failure as I have known that he failed
many a time but never gave up to do something. Finally, he succeeded to become
the President of America when he was 52.
6.What is the
invention of Lee De Forest?
Lee De Forest invented a triodes tube that takes relatively
weak electrical signals and amplifies them.
7.Why the district
attorney charged Forest?
The district attorney charged Forest for using fraudulent means
to mislead the public into buying stocks of his company by claiming that he
could transmit the human voice across the Atlantic.
8.Who questioned
the right brothers’ wisdom?
The New York Times editorial on December 10, 1903, questioned
the wisdom of Wright Brothers, who were trying to invent a machine heavier than
air, that would fly.
9.Where did the
famous flight take off?
The famous flight, which is the first flight by Wright Brothers,
took off at Kitty Hawk.
10.Who invented
triodes tube?
Triodes tube was invented by Lee De Forest, an American
inventor.
11.After how many
tries do you quit?
No way. I never quit if I fixed to do something good. I try
it until I reach the target.
12.What was the
disability of Thomas Edison?
Thomas Edison was partially deaf.
13.Henry Ford
forgot something while his first car installation. What was that?
Henry Ford forgot to put the reverse gear in the first car he
made.
14.All success
stories are stories of great failures. Do you agree? Why?
Yes, I do agree with the statement. I have gone through the
article and found that all success stories are also stories of great failures.
15.Who invented
phonograph?
Phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.
16.A burning desire
is the starting point of all accomplishment. Do you agree? How?
Yes, I do agree with the statement. When we have a weak desire,
it doesn’t produce great results. And when we have a strong desire it leads to
thoughts and that thoughts lead to action and you know actions always lead to
results.
17.According to
Socrates what is the secret to success?
According to Socrates the secret to success is that you must
have a burning desire. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air to
live on, you will get it.
18.Who inspired
Disney?
A small mouse inspired Disney.
19.What do you do
when you fail?
I must try to learn something that from my failure and try
again to get succeeded.
20.What have you
learnt by the poem, ‘If you think?’
It is a motivational poem. I am really motivated by reading
the poem. I learnt that everything is within you either the success or the
failure.
The
bio-sketch is about the life of Mr. Nick Vujicic.
2.Who is Nick Vujicic?
Nick
Vujicic is mainly a torso and a successful person despite difficulties.
3.What is Nick Vujicic?
Nick
Vujicic is now a motivational speaker, inspiring the distressed minds.
4.What is the disease named in the passage?
The
disease named in the passage is Phocomelia which means being born without
limbs.
5.What are the things that Nick can do?
Nick
can play football, golf and he can swim, surf. He can brush his teeth and wash
his hair having no limbs.
6.Nick has something on his left hip. What is that?
Nick
has a small foot on his left hip which helps him to balance and kick things and
hold something.
7.What was the chicken drumstick mentioned by Nick?
Nick
Vujicic mentioned his small foot as his chicken drumstick. He jokes like this
to make the audience motivated.
8.How can Nick write?
Nick’s
mother invented a plastic device which helps him to hold a pen or pencil between
his toes. Thus, Nick can write something.
9.When did Nick learn to swim?
When
Nick was eighteen months old his father put him into the water to give him the
courage to swim. Thus, Nick learnt swimming.
10.How did his father help him to learn swimming?
Nick’s
father helped him by putting him in the water at the age 18 months. Thus, he
gave courage to his son and encouraged to become independent.
11.List the people who supported him to become independent.
Nick’s
father, mother, religion, friends, teachers and education helped Nick to become
independent in his life.
12.How does Nick kick things though he has no legs?
Though
Nick has no arms and legs he can kick things using his small foot that is on
his left hip.
13.Where was Nick born?
Nick
was born in Melbourne, Australia.
14.Where does he live now?
Nick
lives in Los Angeles, America (US).
15.Why did he wait to get marry?
Nick
waited for a right girl to get married. As Nick is mainly a torso, the girl has
to understand him.
16.Who is Steve Appel?
Steve
Appel is a friend of Nick Vujicic.
17.What is Steve Appel?
Steve
Appel is a publicist.
18.How does Nick play golf?
Though
Nick has no arms and legs, he can play golf with a club tucked under his chin.
19.What is the game that Nick loves most?
Nick
loves foot-ball the most. He is a fan of English Premier League which is a
foot-ball tournament.
20.How long did Nick’s mother wait to hold him in her lap?
Nick’s
mother waited for four months to get him into her lap.
21.Why was Nick’s mother distraught when he was born?
As
Nick was born without limbs, his mother became distraught. Hence, she waited
for four months to get him into her lap.
22.Why was Nick’s father so shocked when Nick was born?
When
Nick was born, his father went to see him in the hospital. He might have felt
very happy but seeing Nick without arms and legs he was so shocked.
23.Nick’s mother invented something. What was that? How does it
helpful for him?
Nick’s
mother invented a plastic device. It helps him to hold things like pen or
pencil between his toes.
24.What might be the reasons behind Nick’s depression?
Nick
has no arms and legs. There might be a chance of being bulled and teased by
others. And there is so much that he can’t do. So, he was depressed.
25.Why do you think Nick asked his mother to kill himself?
As
Nick was mainly a torso, he is unable to do things as other do. And he might
have been teased and bullied by others and became depressed. For his unbearable
distress, he asked his mother to kill himself.
26.Once Nick hated the God. Why?
Nick
was not born as other. He was born without arms and legs. Hence he hated the
God.
27.Now Nick realized. What was his realization?
When
Nick read a successful story of a disabled man in a news article, Nick realized
the purpose of his birth to give hope to others.
28.What was the news-article about?
The
news article is about a disabled person, who pulled though the obstacles in his
life and became successful.
29.Why did Nick feel cold and bitter?
He
might have been teased and bullied by others and there is so much that he
couldn’t do. Hence he felt cold and bitter.
30.What was the cruel trick mentioned in the passage?
The
cruel trick mentioned in the passage is that Nick was born without arms and
legs.
31.Who do you think that teased and bullied Nick?
I
think some silly, foolish, stupid people in the school and around him teased
and bulled him.
32.How could Nick brush his teeth?
Though
Nick has no arms, he could brush his teeth. He can brush with the help a brush
mounted to the wall.
33.How could Nick wash his hair?
Although
Nick has no arms and legs, he could wash his hair with the help of a pump
action soap in his bathroom.
34.Nick became an international symbol of triumph over adversity.
What are the adversities Nick faced?
Nick
faced many adversities in his life. He was born without arms and legs. He was
teased and bullied. He tried to commit suicide himself. But finally, he became
successful.
35.Who inspired Nick?
The
news article about a disabled man, who managed to achieve great things in life,
inspired Nick Vujicic.
36.Who is the surfing master?
Bethany
Hamilton is the surfing master mentioned in the passage. She taught Nick
surfing.
37.What happened to Nick’s surfing master when she was 12?
When
Bethany Hamilton was 12 years old her arm was bitten by a shark.
38.What was the award Nick won in 1990?
Nick
won “the Australian Young Citizen of the Year” award in 1990.
39.Why was the award given to Nick?
The
award was given for his bravery and perseverance.
40.Nick decided to be thankful and not to get angry for something.
What wasthat?
Nick
decided to be thankful for what he has. And he decided not to get angry for
having no arms and legs and his inabilities.
41.What does Nick do when he fails?
When
Nick fails, he tries again and again to make it possible.
42.What do you do when you fail?
If
I fail, I too try again and again till I get it in a fair manner.
43.It was so hard for them. What was hard? For whom it was hard?
Nick
was born without arms and legs. It was hard for them to make him independent.
But they did their best.
44.What was Nick’s father?
Nick’s
father was a computer programmer and accountant.
45.What was Nick’s mother?
Nick’s
mother was a nurse.
46.Despite the risk of being bullied, his parents insisted Nick on
attending mainstream school. Why?
Nick’s
parents knew that joining in a mainstream school was difficult for him. But to
make him independent they insisted.
47.How did Nick balance well on surfing board?
Nick
is mainly a torso and so there would be low center of gravity. Hence, he balances
well on surfing board.
48.Why did the girl speed off at the traffic lights?
The
girls thought that Nick was interesting. But when Nick did 360-degree spin in
the car, she was terrified and sped quickly.
49.What have you learnt from Nick’s life?
I
have learnt that dedication, determination and discipline will make us victors
over difficulties.
50.“She was amazing.” Who was amazing and why?
Nick
said that Bethany Hamilton was amazing. Because she became a surfing master
despite her arm was bitten by a shark.
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Attitude is Altitude
1.What is the bio-sketch about?
The
bio-sketch is about the life of Mr. Nick Vujicic.
2.Who is Nick Vujicic?
Nick
Vujicic is mainly a torso and a successful person despite difficulties.
3.What is Nick Vujicic?
Nick
Vujicic is now a motivational speaker, inspiring the distressed minds.
4.What is the disease named in the passage?
The
disease named in the passage is Phocomelia which means being born without
limbs.
5.What are the things that Nick can do?
Nick
can play football, golf and he can swim, surf. He can brush his teeth and wash
his hair having no limbs.
6.Nick has something on his left hip. What is that?
Nick
has a small foot on his left hip which helps him to balance and kick things and
hold something.
7.What was the chicken drumstick mentioned by Nick?
Nick
Vujicic mentioned his small foot as his chicken drumstick. He jokes like this
to make the audience motivated.
8.How can Nick write?
Nick’s
mother invented a plastic device which helps him to hold a pen or pencil between
his toes. Thus, Nick can write something.
9.When did Nick learn to swim?
When
Nick was eighteen months old his father put him into the water to give him the
courage to swim. Thus, Nick learnt swimming.
10.How did his father help him to learn swimming?
Nick’s
father helped him by putting him in the water at the age 18 months. Thus, he
gave courage to his son and encouraged to become independent.
11.List the people who supported him to become independent.
Nick’s
father, mother, religion, friends, teachers and education helped Nick to become
independent in his life.
12.How does Nick kick things though he has no legs?
Though
Nick has no arms and legs he can kick things using his small foot that is on
his left hip.
13.Where was Nick born?
Nick
was born in Melbourne, Australia.
14.Where does he live now?
Nick
lives in Los Angeles, America (US).
15.Why did he wait to get marry?
Nick
waited for a right girl to get married. As Nick is mainly a torso, the girl has
to understand him.
16.Who is Steve Appel?
Steve
Appel is a friend of Nick Vujicic.
17.What is Steve Appel?
Steve
Appel is a publicist.
18.How does Nick play golf?
Though
Nick has no arms and legs, he can play golf with a club tucked under his chin.
19.What is the game that Nick loves most?
Nick
loves foot-ball the most. He is a fan of English Premier League which is a
foot-ball tournament.
20.How long did Nick’s mother wait to hold him in her lap?
Nick’s
mother waited for four months to get him into her lap.
21.Why was Nick’s mother distraught when he was born?
As
Nick was born without limbs, his mother became distraught. Hence, she waited
for four months to get him into her lap.
22.Why was Nick’s father so shocked when Nick was born?
When
Nick was born, his father went to see him in the hospital. He might have felt
very happy but seeing Nick without arms and legs he was so shocked.
23.Nick’s mother invented something. What was that? How does it
helpful for him?
Nick’s
mother invented a plastic device. It helps him to hold things like pen or
pencil between his toes.
24.What might be the reasons behind Nick’s depression?
Nick
has no arms and legs. There might be a chance of being bulled and teased by
others. And there is so much that he can’t do. So, he was depressed.
25.Why do you think Nick asked his mother to kill himself?
As
Nick was mainly a torso, he is unable to do things as other do. And he might
have been teased and bullied by others and became depressed. For his unbearable
distress, he asked his mother to kill himself.
26.Once Nick hated the God. Why?
Nick
was not born as other. He was born without arms and legs. Hence he hated the
God.
27.Now Nick realized. What was his realization?
When
Nick read a successful story of a disabled man in a news article, Nick realized
the purpose of his birth to give hope to others.
28.What was the news-article about?
The
news article is about a disabled person, who pulled though the obstacles in his
life and became successful.
29.Why did Nick feel cold and bitter?
He
might have been teased and bullied by others and there is so much that he
couldn’t do. Hence he felt cold and bitter.
30.What was the cruel trick mentioned in the passage?
The
cruel trick mentioned in the passage is that Nick was born without arms and
legs.
31.Who do you think that teased and bullied Nick?
I
think some silly, foolish, stupid people in the school and around him teased
and bulled him.
32.How could Nick brush his teeth?
Though
Nick has no arms, he could brush his teeth. He can brush with the help a brush
mounted to the wall.
33.How could Nick wash his hair?
Although
Nick has no arms and legs, he could wash his hair with the help of a pump
action soap in his bathroom.
34.Nick became an international symbol of triumph over adversity.
What are the adversities Nick faced?
Nick
faced many adversities in his life. He was born without arms and legs. He was
teased and bullied. He tried to commit suicide himself. But finally, he became
successful.
35.Who inspired Nick?
The
news article about a disabled man, who managed to achieve great things in life,
inspired Nick Vujicic.
36.Who is the surfing master?
Bethany
Hamilton is the surfing master mentioned in the passage. She taught Nick
surfing.
37.What happened to Nick’s surfing master when she was 12?
When
Bethany Hamilton was 12 years old her arm was bitten by a shark.
38.What was the award Nick won in 1990?
Nick
won “the Australian Young Citizen of the Year” award in 1990.
39.Why was the award given to Nick?
The
award was given for his bravery and perseverance.
40.Nick decided to be thankful and not to get angry for something.
What wasthat?
Nick
decided to be thankful for what he has. And he decided not to get angry for
having no arms and legs and his inabilities.
41.What does Nick do when he fails?
When
Nick fails, he tries again and again to make it possible.
42.What do you do when you fail?
If
I fail, I too try again and again till I get it in a fair manner.
43.It was so hard for them. What was hard? For whom it was hard?
Nick
was born without arms and legs. It was hard for them to make him independent.
But they did their best.
44.What was Nick’s father?
Nick’s
father was a computer programmer and accountant.
45.What was Nick’s mother?
Nick’s
mother was a nurse.
46.Despite the risk of being bullied, his parents insisted Nick on
attending mainstream school. Why?
Nick’s
parents knew that joining in a mainstream school was difficult for him. But to
make him independent they insisted.
47.How did Nick balance well on surfing board?
Nick
is mainly a torso and so there would be low center of gravity. Hence, he balances
well on surfing board.
48.Why did the girl speed off at the traffic lights?
The
girls thought that Nick was interesting. But when Nick did 360-degree spin in
the car, she was terrified and sped quickly.
49.What have you learnt from Nick’s life?
I
have learnt that dedication, determination and discipline will make us victors
over difficulties.
50.“She was amazing.” Who was amazing and why?
Nick
said that Bethany Hamilton was amazing. Because she became a surfing master
despite her arm was bitten by a shark.
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