Tatyana McFadden is an extraordinary example of how determination and resilience can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Born in 1989 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with spina bifida, a condition that paralyzed her from the waist down, Tatyana faced immense challenges from the very beginning. Abandoned by her birth parents, she spent the first six years of her life in an orphanage without access to a wheelchair, learning to walk on her hands to keep up with other children.
At the age of six, Tatyana's life took a transformative turn when she was adopted by Deborah McFadden, an American advocate for children with disabilities. Moving to Baltimore, Maryland, she finally had the support and resources she needed. Deborah enrolled her in various sports to build her strength and confidence, leading Tatyana to discover her passion for wheelchair racing at the age of eight.
Tatyana’s athletic prowess quickly became evident. By 15, she had competed in her first Summer Paralympics in Athens, securing a silver and a bronze medal. Her success continued to soar as she went on to win seven Paralympic gold medals and achieve the unprecedented feat of a Grand Slam in marathons. In 2013, Tatyana won the Chicago, Boston, New York, and London marathons in the same year, a testament to her extraordinary stamina and dedication.
In addition to her athletic achievements, Tatyana is also an advocate for disability rights and an inspiration to many. She was named the 'Female Athlete of the Year' by the International Paralympic Committee in 2013 and 2014, further cementing her status as a role model.
Tatyana McFadden’s story is one of unwavering determination, illustrating that with resilience and perseverance, no obstacle is too great. Her journey from an orphanage in Russia to the pinnacle of Paralympic success is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit.
( Reference: Paralympic.org )
Question 1: Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Overcoming Disability in Sports and Achieving Success
B. Tatyana McFadden: A Journey of Determination and Triumph
C. The Life of a Paralympic Athlete and Advocate for Disability Rights
D. From Russia to the Paralympics: The Story of Tatyana McFadden
Question 2: According to paragraph 1, what significant challenge did Tatyana face in her early life?
A. Lack of a supportive family B. Learning to walk using her hands
C. Not having a wheelchair D. Living in an orphanage
Question 3: The word " transformative " in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. difficult B. changing C. worse D. ancient
Question 4: Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Tatyana never won any medals at the Paralympics, despite competing multiple times.
B. Tatyana was adopted when she was eight years old, and her new family helped her discover sports.
C. Tatyana discovered her passion for sports in the orphanage, where she learned to adapt to her disability.
D. Tatyana won the 'Female Athlete of the Year' award in consecutive years.
Question 5: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Tatyana's parents were also athletes, which inspired her to take up sports.
B. Tatyana had access to all necessary resources in the orphanage, including medical care and sports facilities.
C. Tatyana’s success was due to her strong determination and support from her adoptive family.
D. Tatyana focused only on winning medals rather than advocating for disability rights and social issues.
