AND IT HAS. DESPITE MY STRUGGLES AND MISTAKES ALONG THE WAY, I HAV...
12. And it has. Despite my struggles and mistakes along the way, I have learnedthat there are opportunities, for each of us that exist beneath and beyondconventional thinking and self imposed limits. What my grandfather realizedtoo late that he had not done, he challenged me to do. In this book, I pass thechallenge to you.(599 words)(An excerpt from The Other 90% by Robert K. Cooper)Q.a. Who, according to the writer, are exceptional people? (2)Q.b. What, according to his parents, did ‘successful’ people do? (2)Q.c. What does one need to do to “become more than you have been”? (2)Q.d. Explain the phrase “looking inside yourself”. (1)Q.e. What did the writer learn from his struggles and mistakes? (1)Q.f. Find words from the passage which mean the same as:- (4x1)a) of unusual high quality (para 1)b) hard but easily broken (para 6)c) possibility for developing (para 11)d) following accepted customs and traditions (para 12)A.2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 08 marksCosmetic surgery is the latest beauty mantra in India , as more and more people want to look youngand feel good. Be it a crooked nose, cleft lip or excessive body flab, cosmetic surgery can correctit all. Moreover, in the last decade , the popularity of medical tourism has soared among people indeveloped nations due to the elevated cost of healthcare in their own countries. A career as acosmetic surgeon entails years of training and developing exceptional skill. However, once established,clients will flow in. Cosmetic surgery entails specialization in a wide variety of arenas such asrhinoplasty (nose job), abdominalplasty (tummy tuck), otoplasty (ear surgery), chin, cheek, andliposuction.The level of education is expanding in the field of medical science, and the demand for cosmeticsurgeons in India is at an all time high. Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is a fine tuned branch ofmedicine and requires intensive training. After an MBBS degree ,students would have to pursue athree-year Masters in Surgery (MS) degree and decide upon their area of specialization. The MSdegree involves a house job, a junior residency and a senior residency for one year each. Studentsthen have to give a dissertation for approval to the university, after which they can sit for the MSexaminations. Aspiring cosmetic surgeons need to specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery,also known as MCh degree. Another option after MBBS is the Diploma National Board DNB),which is parallel to the conventional medical system and offers various specialization optionsincluding plastic and cosmetic surgery. The basic requirement of a cosmetic surgeon is an elevatedsense of aesthetics and beauty. A sense and perception for the perfection of the human anatomy isvital in cosmetic surgery.During their practising years, students must aim to train under renowned surgeons in the field, andsoak up as much as possible from their expertise. Being an apprentice to a good surgeon will notonly give you the much required exposure to the reality of the cosmetic operations but will also buildyour confidence and client base. The practising years are crucial because in cosmetic surgery, perfectresults are essential. Medical science is not a stagnant field, and hence one must also keep abreastof the latest in the field of cosmetic surgery.The biggest profit for a truly dedicated cosmetic surgeon is the beautiful result of his work and theclient’s satisfaction. After training under reputed cosmetic surgeons, one can either seek employmentin a hospital as a full time surgeon or open up a private clinic, or do both. If you are good, peoplewill come to you. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising for a cosmetic surgeon. (460words)a) Make notes on the passage given above in any format using recognizableabbreviations. Give a suitable title to the passage. 5 marksb) Write a summary based on the notes you have made in about 80 words. 3 marks