Reading Time 100 Jeremy Lin & Yani Tseng PDF

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Students need to summary the main idea of both articles about the most influential Taiwanese athletics....

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Freshman English, Fall_14 Week 14: Success & Legend (I) Wu, Y. J. (Ariel)

100, 2012

Jeremy Lin Point Guard By Arne Duncan (Duncan is the U.S. Secretary of Education) Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2012 (1) Jeremy Lin's story is a great lesson for kids everywhere because it debunks and defangs so many of the prejudices and stereotypes that unfairly hold children back. (2) He's dispelled the idea that Asian-American guards somehow couldn't hack it in the NBA — and that being a world-class athlete on the court is somehow at odds with being an excellent student off the court. (3) Contrary to what you might read, Jeremy, 23, is no overnight sensation. (4) In fact, he achieved success the oldfashioned way: he earned it. (5) He worked hard and stayed humble. He lives the right way; he plays the right way. (6) It's great to see good values rewarded in professional sports because that's not always the case. (7) Often it's the bling, the glam, the individual that gets celebrated — not the team and working together to advance a goal bigger than oneself. (8) Jeremy cares only about one thing — winning. (9)And I don't care whether you are an Asian-American kid, white, black or Hispanic, Jeremy's story tells you that if you show grit, discipline and integrity, you can get an opportunity to overcome the odds. 1. Why is Jeremy Lin’s story a great lesson for kids everywhere? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. What are some prejudices and stereotypes people unfairly harbor about Asian American guards and world-class athletes? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. How did Jeremy achieve his success? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. In the author’s opinion, how is Jeremy different from other professional athletes? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1

Freshman English, Fall_14 Week 14: Success & Legend (I) Wu, Y. J. (Ariel)

100, 2012

Yani Tseng Champion By Annika Sorenstam (a Hall of Fame golfer, won 72 LPGA titles)

(1) Golf is a game of numbers. Success is quantified statistically. (2) On the current landscape of women's golf, Yani Tseng's dominance is unquestionable. (3) At 23, she's already won a career's worth of tournaments and prize money. (4) But even more impressive than her win total, scoring average and No. 1 world ranking is the way she wins. (5) Yani's infectious smile and genuine enthusiasm for golf create an aura that grabs the attention of galleries and living rooms, captivating even casual sports fans. People know they're witnessing greatness. (6)A rare talent with the ability to energize a new generation of LPGA fans, Yani will get even better as she gains experience. (7) Her potential both as a player and as an ambassador for the game is limitless. (8) While there's no way of knowing how many records she'll shatter, Yani's blend of skill, grace and work ethic will be a powerful force on the LPGA tour for years to come. 1. How has Yani Tseng won the game? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. How did Yani Tseng attract casual sports fans? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. How will Yani Tseng get better? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. In addition to her role as a golfer, what other role does Yani Tseng hold? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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