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Spotlight on Russia - страница 178.

Условие 2019-2022.

Inspiring People

Roman Petushkov won many awards and honours in athletics, but it was his strength and determination in life that made him a true champion!

Spotlight on Russia introduces you to an inspiring Russian champion who beat the odds and made it to the top.

Top athletes push themselves to their limits to achieve their goals. So athletes who work with a disability are even more to be admired. One name in particular that comes to mind is Russia's greatest Paralympic hero, Roman Petushkov.

Born in Moscow in 1978, Petushkov was pursuing his athletic career when he lost his legs in a car accident in 2006. But he was determined not to let this stop him. He began training for cross-country skiing and the biathlon as sitting events. It paid off; in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada Petushkov won a silver medal for skiing and a bronze for the biathlon.

His huge success, however, came at the Sochi Paralympic Games of 2014, when he won no fewer than six gold medals! The first of these was for the 7.5-kilometre men's skiing event, sitting. The medal was Russia's first ever gold at the Sochi Olympics and the Russian president sent Petushkov a telegram to congratulate him.

Roman Petushkov's determination to perform despite the obstacles he had to face has earned him numerous awards and honours. He is now a top name internationally and in 2015 he was named Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.

DISCUSS

• What challenges have you faced in your life? How did you overcome them?

• Who is your favourite Russian athlete? Why?

• Would you like to be a famous athlete? Why? Why not?

ACTIVITY

Write to us and tell us about your real-life hero. What challenges did this person overcome and how have they made a difference in his/her life?

Условие 2023-2027.

Inspiring People

Roman Petushkov won many awards and honours in athletics, but it was his strength and determination in life that made him a true champion!

Spotlight on Russia introduces you to an inspiring Russian champion who beat the odds and made it to the top.

Top athletes push themselves to their limits to achieve their goals. So athletes who work with a disability are even more to be admired. One name in particular that comes to mind is Russia's greatest Paralympic hero, Roman Petushkov.

Born in Moscow in 1978, Petushkov was pursuing his athletic career when he lost his legs in a car accident in 2006. But he was determined not to let this stop him. He began training for cross-country skiing and the biathlon as sitting events. It paid off; in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada Petushkov won a silver medal for skiing and a bronze for the biathlon.

His huge success, however, came at the Sochi Paralympic Games of 2014, when he won no fewer than six gold medals! The first of these was for the 7.5-kilometre men's skiing event, sitting. The medal was Russia's first ever gold at the Sochi Olympics and the Russian president sent Petushkov a telegram to congratulate him.

Roman Petushkov's determination to perform despite the obstacles he had to face has earned him numerous awards and honours. He is now a top name internationally and in 2015 he was named Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.

DISCUSS

• What challenges have you faced in your life? How did you overcome them?

• Who is your favourite Russian athlete? Why?

• Would you like to be a famous athlete? Why? Why not?

ACTIVITY

Write to us and tell us about your real-life hero. What challenges did this person overcome and how have they made a difference in his/her life?

Решение 2023-2027.

Решение 2 2023-2027.

• С какими трудностями вы сталкивались в своей жизни? Как вы их преодолели?

• Кто ваш любимый российский спортсмен? Почему?

• Хотели бы вы стать известным спортсменом? Почему? Почему нет?

Ответ:

• A big challenge for me was a very difficult math test. I studied a lot, asked the teacher for help, and practiced with my friends. I still didn't get a perfect score, but I passed, and I was very proud that I didn't give up.
Большим испытанием для меня была очень сложная контрольная по математике. Я много занимался, просил помощи у учителя и практиковался с друзьями. Я все равно не получил высший балл, но я сдал экзамен и очень гордился тем, что не сдался.

• My favourite Russian athlete is Roman Petushkov, who is mentioned in the text. I admire his determination. After a terrible accident, he didn't give up on his athletic career and became a Paralympic champion, winning six gold medals. It's very inspiring.
Мой любимый российский спортсмен — Роман Петушков, о котором говорится в тексте. Я восхищаюсь его решимостью. После ужасной аварии он не оставил спортивную карьеру и стал паралимпийским чемпионом, завоевав шесть золотых медалей. Это очень вдохновляет.

• I don't think I would like to be a famous athlete. It seems like a lot of hard work and pressure. You have to train all the time and you might not have much time for your friends or other hobbies. I prefer to play sports just for fun.
Я не думаю, что хотел бы стать известным спортсменом. Мне кажется, это очень тяжелая работа и большое давление. Нужно все время тренироваться, и может не остаться времени на друзей или другие увлечения. Я предпочитаю заниматься спортом просто для удовольствия.