astroturf (n) : a type of artificial grass surface used especially for sports
grounds
pole vault (n) : a sport in which you use a long pole to swing over a high
barrier
a bird’s-eye view (n.phr) : view of all the aspects of something
hard-core (adj) : strong
motto (n) : a saying that expresses aims and beliefs of a person
regimented (adj) : strict and organized
obsession (n) : a state in which a person’s mind is completely filled with
a thought of one particular thing / person
oblivious (adj) : not aware of something / unaware
ritual (n) : any customary observance or practice
finger-tipped (adj) : the tips of fingers touching the ground
envision (v) : have a vision of somebody or something
runway (n) : (here) running track
sprinting down (v) : running very fast
swarmed with (v) : surrounded by
Answer the following questions.
1. What was Michael Stone’s dream?
2. What impact did the mother’s stories have on Michael?
3. How did Michael prepare himself to become an Olympic champion?
4. Michael’s mother and father had different ideas about training. How did these two
approaches help Michael fulfil his dream?
5. What was so special about Michael’s achievement?
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