THE POWER OF DETERMINATION
As an aspiring athlete, I admire people who have overcome challenges to achieve sporting success. One amazing example is Tatyana McFadden.
Tatyana grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and later became one of the best Paralympic athletes in US history. However, she (1) before she achieved great success.
Tatyana was born with spina bifida, a spinal condition (2) . 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 at her age and soon learned to walk using her hands.
At the age of 6, Tatyana was adopted by a family and (3) . 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 (4) 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' by the International Paralympic Committee in both 2013 and 2014.
In spite of facing the challenges, (5) and has become a role model for aspiring athletes all over the world. Her story teaches us that any obstacles can be overcome if we have enough dedication and determination.
(Adapted from Bright)

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.
First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there (6) ! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may (7) , from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.
Next up is golf ball diver. It may sound like a dream job for golf enthusiasts, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. These balls are then cleaned, sorted, and sold back to golfers at a significantly lower price than new ones. (8) , as divers have to deal with unpredictable weather or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!
Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves (9) . These professionals are hired to fill out guest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. They may be required to dance with the guests or even give speeches in some cases. While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: (10) !
(Adapted from Bright)

Extraordinary people
There are people in this world who have incredible abilities that seem (11) . Here are three real-life superheroes who have amazed the world with their talents.
Wim Hof, also known as ‘The Iceman’, is a Dutch man who has broken the limits of what humans can do in low temperatures. (12) , including the longest ice bath and longest full-body contact with ice, although those records have been broken many times. Wim has developed a method of breathing that allows him to control his body temperature and survive extreme cold. He has run a full marathon in the Arctic Circle and almost reached the peak of Mount Everest in just shoes and shorts in 2007!
Daniel Tammet, from the UK, is often called ‘The Human Calculator’, (13) , Daniel can solve complicated mathematical problems in his head at lightning speed. Daniel also has an amazing language learning ability. He can speak a wide variety of different languages, including Icelandic, which he took just one week to learn! He has even written three books about his life and talents.
Stephen Wiltshire. aka. 'The Human Camera’, is a British artist with an incredible ability to draw detailed pictures of cities from memory. Wiltshire can take a brief helicopter ride over a city and perfectly recreate the view in his drawings. (14) like New York, Rome, and Tokyo, and his artwork has appeared in galleries around the world.
These three individuals have shown that human beings can do extraordinary things beyond what we can imagine. (15) to think differently about the world around us and encourage us to achieve great things, even when they might seem impossible!
(Adapted from Bright)