JSCE English Language 2023 Objective — Question 6

SUMMARY. Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Recently the nations of the world were riveted to their television screens watching the Olympics in China. Americans were cheering for our talented and dedicated athletes. The entire nation was mesmerized by the unspeakable exploits of one Michael Phelps, who is now the most celebrated Olympian in the history of the world. There is one word that defines how Michael Phelps won a record number of gold medals ..... Discipline! Michael's food intake was regulated to the last calorie. His hours of rest were measured, and his swimming skills were developed under the watchful eyes of dedicated coaches who pushed him hour after hour, week after week, year after year to be better than he thought he could be. Why? Because the price of championship is discipline. (Life Challenges, Yours Opportunities by John Hagee) What does "record number" mean?

• A. Greater than ever beforeCorrect
• B. Below performance
• C. Average
• D. Equal to the existing number or amount