9. Sınıf İngilizce Inspirational People

Aziz Sancar, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, says: 'Most people believe in intelligence, but I believe in hard work. It is the key to success.' According to Sancar's statement, what is more important than being smart?

Helen Keller was both blind and deaf from a very young age, but she became a world-famous author and activist. She proved that physical disabilities cannot stop a person from achieving their dreams. What is the main message of Helen Keller's life story?

Sally: Who is your role model in life?
Tom: My grandfather. He was a very generous man. He always helped poor people and shared everything he had.
Which of the following describes Tom's grandfather?

Malala Yousafzai fought for the right of girls to go to school in her country. Even after a dangerous attack, she continued to speak up for education. In 2014, she became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Why is Malala an inspirational person?

Look at the table below and choose the CORRECT statement.

| Person | Achievement | Personality |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Marie Curie | Nobel Prizes in Science | Hardworking |
| Albert Einstein | Theory of Relativity | Imaginative |
| Frida Kahlo | Famous Paintings | Strong-willed |

Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before he successfully invented the light bulb. He said, 'I didn't fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps.' This shows that Edison was a/an _______ person.

Mete Gazoz is a Turkish Olympic champion archer. He practices for many hours every day and stays focused on his goals. He is a great example for young athletes. Which personality trait is NOT mentioned or implied for Mete Gazoz?

Which of the following questions is used to learn about someone's PERSONALITY?

Stephen Hawking was a brilliant physicist who suffered from ALS. Although he couldn't move or speak, he used a special computer to communicate and continued his scientific research until he died. This proves that _______.

A: My sister is very _______. She always buys me presents and shares her things with her friends.
B: You are lucky to have such a sibling.

Choose the ODD one out in the list of personality traits.

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison but never lost his hope for a free South Africa. When he became president, he didn't seek revenge; instead, he talked about peace and forgiveness. What makes Mandela an inspirational leader?

Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. He wants to build a colony on Mars and change the future of transportation. He is a very _______ person because he thinks about the future and has big goals.

Sabiha Gökçen was the first Turkish female fighter pilot. She was brave and broke the stereotypes about women's roles in society. Which of the following can be said about her?

An inspirational person usually _______.

Which of the following sentences describes a PHYSICAL APPEARANCE?

Mahatma Gandhi said: 'Be the change that you wish to see in the world.' What does this quote mean?

Albert Einstein was not a very successful student in some subjects at school, but he never stopped asking questions and studying physics. He eventually changed our understanding of the universe. This shows that _______.

If someone is 'modest', they _______.