1.2. Read this text. Then choose the correct meaning of each word or phrase in bold. - Attempt 1
Superman
For many years, Christopher Reeve was renowned 1 for playing the movie character Superman in Hollywood movies. But in 1995, he broke his neck in a horseback riding accident 2 and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair, almost completely unable to move, He also needed a machine to help him breathe. However, despite his disabilities 3, Reeve refused to be depressed 4 and fought back. Four years after his accident, he received an award for his autobiography, Still Me. It is a humorous 5 story of his life, showing both his courage 6 and his optimistic 7 nature. That same year, he also won an award for starring in the movie Rear Window. “Nothing’s impossible” he said. “Demand the best of yourself and demand the respect of people around you”. He died in 2004, after a heart attack. His example should provide 8 encouragement and inspiration for people everywhere.