UNIT 1 LIFE STORIES - Exercise 1

Read the following passage about Haile Gebrselassie and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
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Hi everyone! I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last year – Haile Gebrselassie, a champion marathon runner.
Haile Gebrselassie was born and grown up in Asella, Ethiopia and was an incredible athlete. He displayed fantastic talent and commitment on his path to success and quickly rose to tame in the sporting world. However, ___(1)___. When Haile was a child, he lived on a farm in a rural area, and he had no access to transport services. In order to get an education, he ___(2)___ every day while carrying his books. This was a tough challenge for Haile. He had no interest in running at first however, he used the experience as regular training for his success.
People soon spotted Haile's astonishing speed and running ability, and his life changed completely when he ___(3)___. Even though he hadn't had any real training before that, he quickly found success, and by 1998, he had become the world record holder in the 10,000 metres race. Haile then ___(4)___ in long-distance running. He won races and set a new world record in 2007.
Haile is famous for his unique and unusual running style. Even as an adult, he ran with one elbow pointing out as though he ___(5)___. He is an amazing person, and from his success, we can all learn an important lesson: "Whichever background people come from, they can achieve great things if they by hard and believe in themselves."
(Adapted from Bright Workbook)