Read the following passage about Tatyana McFadden and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions....

Read the following passage about Tatyana McFadden and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Tatyana grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and later became one of the best Paralympic athletes in US history. However, she had to surmount significant challenges before she achieved great success.

Tatyana was born with spina bifida, a spinal condition that made her suffer from a severe walking disability. In addition, she spent her early childhood in a home for children without families and didn't have a wheelchair to help her get around. However, Tatyana was determined to play with other children her age and soon learned to walk using her hands.

At the age of 6, Tatyana was adopted by a family and she began her new life in Baltimore. She developed a keen interest in sports and took up wheelchair racing at just eight years old. She quickly showed promise in sport, and by the age of 15, she had already competed in her first Summer Paralympics, taking home a silver and a bronze medal. Since then, she has achieved huge success, winning 7 Paralympic golds and becoming the first person ever to complete a Grand Slam of marathons by winning the Chicago, Boston, New York, and London marathons in the same year in 2013. She was also named the 'Female Athlete of the Year' International Paralympic Committee in 2013 and 2014.

In spite of the challenges she has faced, Tatyana has achieved incredible success in sports and has become a role model for aspiring athletes all over the world. Her story shows us that any obstacles can be conquered with enough dedication and determination.

(Adapted from Bright)

Question 16. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Tatyana taught herself walking by using hands as she was hesitant to play with other kids.

B. Tatyana won two medals for her first time competing at the Summer Paralympics.

C. A person can only gain notable attainments through hard work and commitment.

D. Tatyana was named the 'Female Athlete of the Year' despite her humble background.

Question 17. In which paragraph does the author narrate the achievements of Tatyana?

A. Paragraph 4        B. Paragraph 3                        C. Paragraph 1                        D. Paragraph 2

Question 18. The word “incredible” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. understandable        B. complicated                C. satisfying                        D. ordinary

Question 19. The word “that” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

A. a wheelchair                                        B. her early childhood

C. spina bifida                                                D. a severe walking disability

Question 20. Which of the following NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by Tatyana?

A. She suffered from a serious disease.                B. Her adoptive parents were very cruel.

C. She was brought up in an orphanage.                D. She didn’t have access to a wheelchair.

Question 21. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A. When she was eight, she showed a mild curiosity in sports and joined a local racing club.

B. She grew passionate about sports and started wheelchair racing when she was only eight.

C. At the age of eight, she began exploring different sports and eventually chose wheelchair racing.

D. Her interest in racing began at age eight, after she was encouraged to try various sports.

Question 22. The word “surmount” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by ____________.

A. experience                B. comprehend                C. control                        D. overcome

Question 23. In which paragraph does the author bring up a valuable life lesson?

A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 4                        C. Paragraph 2                        D. Paragraph 3