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Complete this article about an (imaginary) explorer. Look at each noun or noun phrase in brackets and decide if it should have the in front of it.

 

Thomas French was one of the greatest explorers in (history). He travelled to (South America), (Greenland) and many other parts of (world). He was born in (1886), on (Christmas Day). His family lived near (Regent’s Park). They were rich, and (money) was never a problem. Thomas left (school) because he wanted to go to (sea). He sailed across (Atlantic Ocean) with some friends. At twenty he joined an expedition to (Africa). Later he led expeditions to (Andes), to both Poles and even to parts of (USSR). He also climbed (Mount Everest) twice. (History) of all these journeys is in hisdiaries, which show US (life) of an explorer in the 1920’s. (Breakfast) was French’s favourite meal, and he always ate well. He went to (bed) early but often got up in (night) to write his diary. He also took hundreds of photos, which are now on show at (National Gallery).

Activity A

Try to fi nd out proverbs or sayings starting with these words: Time... Silence... Life... Practice... Honesty...

Activity B

Describe briefly the journeys you make every day between home and school or work. Say what time you leave and arrive.

Activity C

Make a list of all the places and sights you can think of in London. Tell the other students which sights you have seen or would like to see.