Unit 4 Chapter 1

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Unit 4 Chapter 1

Laura Dekker

name *

Read the entire passage carefully. Then answer the questions.

Which is NOT a reason people were against Laura's trip?
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1 point

It would cost too much money.

It would cause her to miss school.

It was too dangerous for a young girl.

What do you think the line in paragraph 2, She was born on a boat in New Zealand, and has hardly stepped off one since means?

1 point

Laura has always lived on a boat.

Laura decided to live in New Zealand.

Laura has had a passion for sailing since she was very young.

What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

1 point

Laura had many problems trying to get her record recognized.

Laura felt her trip was successful despite all the problems.

Laura liked spending time alone on her boat.

Read the following sentences. Check True False.

5 points

True

False

Laura got the idea to sail around the world when she was 15.

Laura sailed nonstop for 500 days

3 Laura had to study while she was sailing.

People could follow what Laura was doing during her trip by reading her blog

Laura is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for her achievement.

Complete the following sentences with the words.

4 points

verify

exotic

goals

aspire

Tina took a writing course because she __________ to write a novel someday.

The best part about traveling to another country is trying the _________ foods.

One of the _______ of Little League Baseball is to teach young boys the value of teamwork.

Many running competitions now use special cameras to __________ who crosses the finish line first.

Choose the right collocation for these activities. *

12 points

play

soccer

golf

aerobics

jogging

swimming

tennis

cycling

chess

surfing

gymnastics

yoga

basketball

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