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Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova are discussed in the document. Santosh Yadav hailed from a village in India and broke gender stereotypes to pursue her dreams of mountaineering. She became the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest twice. Maria Sharapova also came from a humble background and faced bullying but became the world's top tennis player. The document provides details about their accomplishments and struggles, showing how they achieved success through determination and passion.

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Page 1 of 9 Listen to the TEXT on Spotify or Gaana - Learning Radio Podcast by Parveen Sharma Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nsJpX0YYc1ZumrWLupLJa?si =JN_TRL6tQEegHnEqqO7g9A Gaana: https://gaana.com/song/reach-for-the-top-grade-9- english-cbse-santosh-yadav-and-maria-sharapova
Page 2 of 9 These 03 Works are by Student – Jaismeen Sandhu – IX Kaveri – 2021-2022
Page 3 of 9 Wisdom World School, Kurukshetra The lesson "Reach for the Top", Talks in detail the success stories of two women from different walks of life. Part one talks about Santosh Yadav, a mountaineer, who is the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest twice. Her story inspires all young girls to chase their dreams. Hailing from a village with conservative ideas, which did not believe in education for girls, Santosh was rebellious enough to get herself educated. She went to college and stayed away from her house, which was a brave thing to do on those days. She found her passion later in life but developed her skills and went on to become the best. This shows that one can discover their passion at any point in life, but they just need enough determination to pursue it. If one has the right kind of skills, then no one can stop them from becoming a pro. This is very similar to the case of Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis player. Her life teaches that no matter what other people say or treat you like, the answer should be one's own success. She struggled from a very young age with no attention from her parents and harsh treatment from other pupils. But she clearly focussed on the vision and proved herself. The lesson "Reach for the Top" discusses the two most daring and talented women who have broken all stereotypes of sports. The first part talks about Santosh Yadav, a mountaineer who hailed from a humble village. Although her parents wanted her to get married, she stood firmly for her dreams and followed her. She took up a course in mountaineering from Uttarkashi and scaled the Aravalli ranges in Rajasthan. After years of training and developing her skill, she scaled Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, in 1992. She became the first Indian woman to do so. But she did not stop with that, as she scaled it for the second time in 1993. She was awarded the Padmashri for her achievements and countless contributions to the country. The second part discusses Maria Sharapova, the Worlds number 1 tennis player. She, too, came from a humble background as she immigrated to the US from Russia. Her parents had to work, and she did not have them around. She experienced bullying in her academy. But she was strong and put up with all hurdles that were thrown at her. She has won various Grand slams, Olympics silver in tennis. She identifies herself as a Russian and represents her country. She became a successful tennis player only because she had the courage to follow her passion.
Page 4 of 9 Do Watch these interviews: https://youtu.be/dswsMdUwI0g and https://youtu.be/v-N9aLgPAKo Visit her personal website for her detailed profile: https://santoshyadavmountaineer.com/ SANTOSH YADAV was born on 10th October 1967 in village Joniyawas of Rewari District in Haryana. In spite of her rural background and in the prevalent social taboo forbidding the education of girls in a rural setup, she was able to force her way and continue her schooling. She graduated from the Maharani College, Jaipur, in Economic (Honours) in 1987 and obtained her NCC 'C' Certificate, the following year. While studying in the prestigious Maharani College, Jaipur, she found her way to the Himalayas through the Aravali Mountains. In 1986 she did her Basic Mountaineering Course from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi with 'A' Grading and saw snow/ice for the first time in her life.
Page 5 of 9 In the following year, she did an Advance Mountaineering Course from the same Institute, also with 'A' Grading. SANTOSH YADAV MARG In 2006, the Government of Haryana, in Gurugram, a satellite city of India’s capital Delhi, has named a very busy road after her name to honour her rare achievement as “Smt. Santosh Yadav Marg”. GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS My rare achievement of becoming the first and only woman in the world to scale Mount Everest twice has been recorded in the “Guinness Book of World Records in 1994”. Extra Knowledge: Indian Mountaineers who climbed the Mount Everest: Complete List (As on - OCT 8, 2021)
Page 6 of 9 https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/list-of-indian-mountaineers-who-climbed- mount-everest-1633609196-1 Reference: • https://santoshyadavmountaineer.com/ • YaClass Content When she said goodbye to Tennis to retire… “Looking back now, I realize that tennis has been my mountain. My path has been filled with valleys and detours, but the views from its peak were incredible,” she said.
Page 7 of 9 Questions-Answers Santosh Yadav Attempt the RED Highlighted Questions in Notebook! Q1. Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised? A. The holy man who blessed Santosh’s mother was surprised because Santosh’s grandmother said that they did not want a son. As she already had five sons, they only wanted to be blessed with a gifted child. The holy man was surprised because every mother wanted to give birth to a son, contrary to Santosh’s mother. Q2. Give an example to show that even as a young girl Santosh was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. A. Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Q3. Why was Santosh sent to the local school? A. Although her parents were wealthy and could send her to a good school in the city of Delhi, they sent her to the village school because they followed the traditions. Q4. When did she leave home for Delhi, and why? A. At the age of sixteen, Santosh left for Delhi and got admission to a school there. She wanted to get a good education before getting married. Although her parents did not support her initially, they acknowledged her determination and accepted her decision. Q5. Why did Santosh’s parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident? A. Initially, Santosh’s parents refused to support her financially. She accepted this and decided to work part-time to pay her school fee. Then, her parents softened and consented to support her.
Page 8 of 9 This shows she was determined and did what she thought was right and that others had to change their path accordingly. Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (about 30 words). Q1. How did Santosh begin to climb mountains? A. When Santosh joined the Maharani college at Jaipur, she resided at the Kasturba hostel. It was located near the Aravalli hills. Every day she saw the villagers climb the hills and disappear behind them. She grew inquisitive and finally, one day, joined a group of mountaineers to unfold the mystery. This way she started climbing mountains. Q2. What incidents during the Everest expedition show Santosh’s concern for her teammates? A. Santosh tried to save a fellow climber but was unsuccessful at it. Later, she was successful in saving the life of a fellow climber named Mohan Singh by sharing her oxygen cylinder with him. Q3. What shows her concern for the environment? A. She brought down five hundred kilograms of garbage from the Himalayas. This shows her concern for the environment. Q4. How does she describe her feelings at the summit of the Everest? A. Santosh was full of happiness and pride when she was literally on top of the world. As she unfurled the Indian flag, she felt proud of being an Indian. It was a spiritual moment for her. Q5. Santosh Yadav got into the record books both times she scaled Mt Everest. What were the reasons for this? A. The first time Santosh climbed the Everest, she became the youngest woman to scale the Everest. When she climbed it the second time, she became the first woman in the world to have climbed the Everest twice. Complete the following statements. 1. From her room in Kasturba Hostel, Santosh used to _________ 2. When she finished college, Santosh had to write a letter of apology to her father because _________ 3. During the Everest expedition, her seniors in the team admired her _____________ while ___________ endeared her to fellow climbers. A. 1. From her room in Kasturba Hostel, Santosh used to watch the villagers climb the Aravalli hills. 2. When she finished college, Santosh had to write a letter of apology to her father because she had enrolled for a mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi. 3. During the Everest expedition, her seniors in the team admired her determination While her concern for others endeared her to fellow climbers.
Page 9 of 9 Pick out words from the text that mean the same as the following words or expressions. (Look in the paragraphs indicated.) 1. took to be true without proof (1): _________ 2. based on reason; sensible; reasonable (2): ____________ 3. the usual way of doing things (3): _______________ 4. a strong desire arising from within (5): ____________ 5. the power to endure, without falling ill (7): __________________ A. 1.assumed 2.rational 3.custom 4.urge 5.resistance Notebook Notes: 1. About Santosh Yadav 2. About Maria Sharapova 3. Question Answers (Santosh Yadav) 4. Vocabulary – Select 20 Words and Make Sentences (Prefer the Words you find NEW and Useful for Your Own Impressive Vocabulary) 5. Speech Assignment 6. Sketch/Drawing – Make 1 or 2 creative Pencil Sketches or Colourful Drawing/Paintings – Voluntary Assignment (NOT FOR ALL) - Parveen Sharma https://linktr.ee/teacherparv

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  • 1. Page 1 of 9 Listen to the TEXT on Spotify or Gaana - Learning Radio Podcast by Parveen Sharma Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nsJpX0YYc1ZumrWLupLJa?si =JN_TRL6tQEegHnEqqO7g9A Gaana: https://gaana.com/song/reach-for-the-top-grade-9- english-cbse-santosh-yadav-and-maria-sharapova
  • 2. Page 2 of 9 These 03 Works are by Student – Jaismeen Sandhu – IX Kaveri – 2021-2022
  • 3. Page 3 of 9 Wisdom World School, Kurukshetra The lesson "Reach for the Top", Talks in detail the success stories of two women from different walks of life. Part one talks about Santosh Yadav, a mountaineer, who is the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest twice. Her story inspires all young girls to chase their dreams. Hailing from a village with conservative ideas, which did not believe in education for girls, Santosh was rebellious enough to get herself educated. She went to college and stayed away from her house, which was a brave thing to do on those days. She found her passion later in life but developed her skills and went on to become the best. This shows that one can discover their passion at any point in life, but they just need enough determination to pursue it. If one has the right kind of skills, then no one can stop them from becoming a pro. This is very similar to the case of Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis player. Her life teaches that no matter what other people say or treat you like, the answer should be one's own success. She struggled from a very young age with no attention from her parents and harsh treatment from other pupils. But she clearly focussed on the vision and proved herself. The lesson "Reach for the Top" discusses the two most daring and talented women who have broken all stereotypes of sports. The first part talks about Santosh Yadav, a mountaineer who hailed from a humble village. Although her parents wanted her to get married, she stood firmly for her dreams and followed her. She took up a course in mountaineering from Uttarkashi and scaled the Aravalli ranges in Rajasthan. After years of training and developing her skill, she scaled Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, in 1992. She became the first Indian woman to do so. But she did not stop with that, as she scaled it for the second time in 1993. She was awarded the Padmashri for her achievements and countless contributions to the country. The second part discusses Maria Sharapova, the Worlds number 1 tennis player. She, too, came from a humble background as she immigrated to the US from Russia. Her parents had to work, and she did not have them around. She experienced bullying in her academy. But she was strong and put up with all hurdles that were thrown at her. She has won various Grand slams, Olympics silver in tennis. She identifies herself as a Russian and represents her country. She became a successful tennis player only because she had the courage to follow her passion.
  • 4. Page 4 of 9 Do Watch these interviews: https://youtu.be/dswsMdUwI0g and https://youtu.be/v-N9aLgPAKo Visit her personal website for her detailed profile: https://santoshyadavmountaineer.com/ SANTOSH YADAV was born on 10th October 1967 in village Joniyawas of Rewari District in Haryana. In spite of her rural background and in the prevalent social taboo forbidding the education of girls in a rural setup, she was able to force her way and continue her schooling. She graduated from the Maharani College, Jaipur, in Economic (Honours) in 1987 and obtained her NCC 'C' Certificate, the following year. While studying in the prestigious Maharani College, Jaipur, she found her way to the Himalayas through the Aravali Mountains. In 1986 she did her Basic Mountaineering Course from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi with 'A' Grading and saw snow/ice for the first time in her life.
  • 5. Page 5 of 9 In the following year, she did an Advance Mountaineering Course from the same Institute, also with 'A' Grading. SANTOSH YADAV MARG In 2006, the Government of Haryana, in Gurugram, a satellite city of India’s capital Delhi, has named a very busy road after her name to honour her rare achievement as “Smt. Santosh Yadav Marg”. GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS My rare achievement of becoming the first and only woman in the world to scale Mount Everest twice has been recorded in the “Guinness Book of World Records in 1994”. Extra Knowledge: Indian Mountaineers who climbed the Mount Everest: Complete List (As on - OCT 8, 2021)
  • 6. Page 6 of 9 https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/list-of-indian-mountaineers-who-climbed- mount-everest-1633609196-1 Reference: • https://santoshyadavmountaineer.com/ • YaClass Content When she said goodbye to Tennis to retire… “Looking back now, I realize that tennis has been my mountain. My path has been filled with valleys and detours, but the views from its peak were incredible,” she said.
  • 7. Page 7 of 9 Questions-Answers Santosh Yadav Attempt the RED Highlighted Questions in Notebook! Q1. Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised? A. The holy man who blessed Santosh’s mother was surprised because Santosh’s grandmother said that they did not want a son. As she already had five sons, they only wanted to be blessed with a gifted child. The holy man was surprised because every mother wanted to give birth to a son, contrary to Santosh’s mother. Q2. Give an example to show that even as a young girl Santosh was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. A. Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Q3. Why was Santosh sent to the local school? A. Although her parents were wealthy and could send her to a good school in the city of Delhi, they sent her to the village school because they followed the traditions. Q4. When did she leave home for Delhi, and why? A. At the age of sixteen, Santosh left for Delhi and got admission to a school there. She wanted to get a good education before getting married. Although her parents did not support her initially, they acknowledged her determination and accepted her decision. Q5. Why did Santosh’s parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident? A. Initially, Santosh’s parents refused to support her financially. She accepted this and decided to work part-time to pay her school fee. Then, her parents softened and consented to support her.
  • 8. Page 8 of 9 This shows she was determined and did what she thought was right and that others had to change their path accordingly. Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (about 30 words). Q1. How did Santosh begin to climb mountains? A. When Santosh joined the Maharani college at Jaipur, she resided at the Kasturba hostel. It was located near the Aravalli hills. Every day she saw the villagers climb the hills and disappear behind them. She grew inquisitive and finally, one day, joined a group of mountaineers to unfold the mystery. This way she started climbing mountains. Q2. What incidents during the Everest expedition show Santosh’s concern for her teammates? A. Santosh tried to save a fellow climber but was unsuccessful at it. Later, she was successful in saving the life of a fellow climber named Mohan Singh by sharing her oxygen cylinder with him. Q3. What shows her concern for the environment? A. She brought down five hundred kilograms of garbage from the Himalayas. This shows her concern for the environment. Q4. How does she describe her feelings at the summit of the Everest? A. Santosh was full of happiness and pride when she was literally on top of the world. As she unfurled the Indian flag, she felt proud of being an Indian. It was a spiritual moment for her. Q5. Santosh Yadav got into the record books both times she scaled Mt Everest. What were the reasons for this? A. The first time Santosh climbed the Everest, she became the youngest woman to scale the Everest. When she climbed it the second time, she became the first woman in the world to have climbed the Everest twice. Complete the following statements. 1. From her room in Kasturba Hostel, Santosh used to _________ 2. When she finished college, Santosh had to write a letter of apology to her father because _________ 3. During the Everest expedition, her seniors in the team admired her _____________ while ___________ endeared her to fellow climbers. A. 1. From her room in Kasturba Hostel, Santosh used to watch the villagers climb the Aravalli hills. 2. When she finished college, Santosh had to write a letter of apology to her father because she had enrolled for a mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi. 3. During the Everest expedition, her seniors in the team admired her determination While her concern for others endeared her to fellow climbers.
  • 9. Page 9 of 9 Pick out words from the text that mean the same as the following words or expressions. (Look in the paragraphs indicated.) 1. took to be true without proof (1): _________ 2. based on reason; sensible; reasonable (2): ____________ 3. the usual way of doing things (3): _______________ 4. a strong desire arising from within (5): ____________ 5. the power to endure, without falling ill (7): __________________ A. 1.assumed 2.rational 3.custom 4.urge 5.resistance Notebook Notes: 1. About Santosh Yadav 2. About Maria Sharapova 3. Question Answers (Santosh Yadav) 4. Vocabulary – Select 20 Words and Make Sentences (Prefer the Words you find NEW and Useful for Your Own Impressive Vocabulary) 5. Speech Assignment 6. Sketch/Drawing – Make 1 or 2 creative Pencil Sketches or Colourful Drawing/Paintings – Voluntary Assignment (NOT FOR ALL) - Parveen Sharma https://linktr.ee/teacherparv