Question

(a) Sports are a valuable metaphor for life. Read the poem given below:

In Sports as in Life Francis Duggan The town decorated in the colours of the local football club for the weekend’s big game Suppose in sports as in life it is all about winning and fame The local footballers are playing for renown For the fans and love of self glory and love of the Hometown And for love of the club colours they proudly do wear The very thought of losing even seems hard to bear To the uninterested 'tis just another game of football But in sports as in life the winners seem to take all Of the admiration and fame and of singing their praises their fans never tire And even gallant losers so few seem to admire To be graceful in defeat to little does amount In sports as in life only winners seem to count At the weekend they play for the trophy and their self glory and sporting renown And for their sporting success hungry fans and for love of their hometown.

(b) Complete the following statements

1. The gaiety of the town is reflected in ______
2. The similarity in sports and life is the fact that both are ______
3. The sportspersons are playing for ______
4. The poet calls even the losers ‘gallant’ because ______
5. The fans are besotted by the ______

Answer 1

1. The gaiety of the town is reflected in the decorations in the colours of the local football club.
2. The similarity in sports and life is the fact that both are about winning and fame.
3. The sportspersons are playing for renown, self-glory, their club and their hometown.
4. The poet calls even the losers ‘gallant’ because they fight bravely despite defeat.
5. The fans are besotted by the winners and their sporting success.