Read the texts below. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

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Task 1

 

Read the texts below. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

 

David de Rothschild is an adventurer, an environmentalist, and an explorer. He has travelled across Antarctica, set a speed record crossing the Greenland ice cap, and reached the North Pole with hungry polar bears following him. Now he's getting ready for his next adventure: Sailing to Australia in a boat made from recycled plastic bottles!

How did he become an explorer and environmentalist? David answers questions from National Geographic Kids:

 

 

NG Kids: (l)

David: I was very inquisitive, curious, and mischievous. I was always asking questions. Asking questions leads you on adventures and adventures are breeding grounds for stories. From stories we create our dreams.

 

NG Kids: (2)

David: I studied natural medicine, or naturopathy, and it led me to questions of why we use the things we do and thoughts of you are what you breathe. These kinds of questions led me to where I am today and led me on an adventure.

 

NG Kids: (3)

David: I usually start very early in the morning and end very late at night. I spend a lot of time talking to people, writing, responding to lots of e-mails, and meeting with scientists and engineers working on the boat. And I take time to stay fit and healthy.

 

NG Kids: (4)

David: It is the one that I haven't been to. The world is so vast. I mean I'd love to go to Madagascar and back down to Antarctica again. So ask me that again when I am 70 years old!

 

NG Kids: (5)

David: There are two really. One is to be honest. Always treat other people the way you would want to be treated. And the second one is don't be afraid to fail. Don't be afraid to make a mistake. You aren't going to know if you don't try.

 

 

A. What's the best place you've ever travelled to?

B. What do you daydream about?

C. How did you get into your field of work?

D. What's the best piece of advice you can share with others?

E. What were you like as a kid?

F. Do you have any good explorer jokes?

G. What's a normal day like for you?

H. What are you planning to explore in the near future?