Reading comprehension 2

Task 2

• In the following interview with explorer David de Rothschild the

questions have been removed.

• Your task is to write the letters of the questions (A-K) next to the

appropriate numbers (9-16).

• There is one extra question that you do not need.

• Write the letters in the white boxes as in the example (0).

0) __________

David: I was very lively and curious. I was always asking questions.

9) __________

David: My uncle, Peter Robeson – he’s an Olympic swimmer.

10) __________

David: No, I grew up on a farm and we all wanted to be vets. But I still think it's important to

close your eyes now and then and let your mind take you where you want to go. And then act

on it.

11) __________

David: I studied natural medicine and it led me to questions about why we use the things we

do and to thoughts like you are what you breathe. These kinds of ideas led me to where I am

today working as an explorer.

12) __________

David: I usually get up early in the morning and I’m up till 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

I take time to stay fit and healthy too!

13) __________

David: I’m always smiling and acting a little crazy – whether I’m playing jokes on a friend or

preparing for an expedition.

14) __________

David: I don’t know... the world is so big. Probably Madagascar and I’d love to go back

down to Antarctica again. But everywhere I go is an adventure. So ask me that again when

I’m 70 years old!

15) __________

David: There are two really. One is to be honest. And the second one is: don't be afraid to

make a mistake. You aren't going to know if you don't try.

16) __________

David: Here is one. Two people are out sailing when suddenly a hand appears in the sea.

"What's that?" asks one of them. "It looks as if someone is drowning!"

"No," explains the other one, "it's just a little wave."

(www.nationalgeographic.com)

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Angol nyelv — középszint Név: ........................................................... osztály:......

A) How did you get into your field of work?

B) Do you have a hero?

C) What were you like as a kid?

D) Have you always followed your dreams?

E) What's the best place you've ever travelled to?

F) What's the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you

that you can share with others?

G) What’s a normal day like for you?

H) Do you have any good sailor jokes?

I) Where did you go on your first trip as an explorer?

K) That’s a lot of work. And where’s the fun in your life?