Wilma Rudolph Against All Odds

Listen to these sentences from the text again.

Which word(s) tell the meaning of she?

• A. you

• B. heard

• C. Wilma Rudolph

• D. runner

Which pair of words tells about Wilma Rudolph’s passion?

• using, leg

• leg, brace

• basketball, running

• trained, natural

Which pair of words describes Wilma Rudolph?

• people, remember

• elegant, kind

• helped, those

• young, athletes

What is the main idea of this text?

• When Wilma Rudolph was a child, she suffered from some diseases, including scarlet fever and polio, which made it difficult for her to walk without the help of a brace.

• Wilma Rudolph was called one of the fastest women in the world because she won a bronze medal at the 1956 Olympics and three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics.

• Wilma Rudolph was an elegant and kind person who created a charitable organization that helped train young athletes and there was a movie made about it in 1977.

• Wilma Rudolph was a black runner and track star who overcame struggles to become an Olympic gold medalist and used her fame to fight for equality and help others.

Listen to these sentences from the text again. Which phrase tells about where Wilma Rudolph went after competing?

• "After the Olympics"

• "returned home to Tennessee"

• "did not believe in integration"

• "between Black people and white people"

What did she accomplish in the Olympics?

• first woman to go to space

• first African American at the olympics

• she ran slowly

• first woman to win 3 gold medals first woman to win 3 gold medals

What was Wilma Rudolph's major achievement in the 1960 Olympics?

• Winning a bronze medal

• Winning three gold medals

• Winning a silver medal

• Winning two gold medals

Which word best describes Wilma Rudolph's journey to success?

• Effortless

• Challenging

• Ordinary

• Predictable

What does the phrase 'Against All Odds' imply about Wilma Rudolph's life?

• She had an easy path to success

• She faced and overcame significant challenges

• She was always favored to win

• She never faced any difficulties

Which of the following best describes Wilma Rudolph's early life?

• She was born into a wealthy family

• She faced health challenges like polio

• She was a natural athlete from birth

• She had no interest in sports