AVTC4 - LESSON 15

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1. Photographers feel ​

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if they miss a great moment to take a shot.

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2. ​

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David Griffin, the best photographs make an emotional connection.

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3. It can be difficult to remain ​

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when you're in a dangerous situation.

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4. Brimberg's photo shows the close ​

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between a mother and her child.

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5. Although the young refugees at Photo Camp are amateur photographers, the photos they took were ​

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6. David Griffin was ​

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when he saw his son caught in a big wave.

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7. Digital cameras allow people to view a photo ​

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after they take it.

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8. You need to ask photographers for permission before using a photo that ​

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to them.

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1. When you feel nervous, what do you do to stay calm?

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1. When you feel nervous, what do you do to stay calm?

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2. In what kinds of situations do you feel frightened?

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What was the purpose of Nicklen's visit to Antarctica?

• A) To study the ice formations in Antarctica.

• B) To explore and learn about leopard seals and their behavior.

• C) To photograph the landscapes of Antarctica.

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Understanding main ideas

Choose the best alternative title for the reading passage.

• a. Protecting Antarctic Animals

• b. How Leopard Seals Hunt

• c. An Unforgettable Experience

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Task 3: Choose the correct answer for each item.

1. As a National Geographic photographer, what has been Paul Nicklen's goal?

• a. to show that leopard seals are not a threat to humans

• b. to photograph and document endangered animals

• c. to protect the poles and the animals that live there

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Task 3: Choose the correct answer for each item.

2. What made Nicklen want to photograph the leopard seal?

• a. He was curious about the seal.

• b. He enjoys dangerous situations.

• c. He is afraid it will become extinct.

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Task 3: Choose the correct answer for each item.

3. What human emotion does Nicklen use to describe the seal's feelings?

• a. fear

• b. calmness

• c. disappointment

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Task 3: Choose the correct answer for each item.

4. How did the leopard seal try to take care of Nicklen?

• a. She brought him food.

• b. She played with him.

• c. She communicated with him.

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Task 3: Choose the correct answer for each item.

5. What did the leopard seal protect Nicklen from?

• a. a penguin

• b. a whale

• c. another leopard seal

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Task 3: Choose the correct answer for each item.

6. How would Nicklen describe the seal’s behavior overall?

• a. threatening

• b. surprising

• c. disappointing

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Task 4: Using the words below to complete the summary of the reading passage.



The reading passage is about a close encounter between ​

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Paul Nicklen and agiant leopard seal in the waters of Antarctica.

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It starts by describing leopard seals as fierce ​

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. Nicklen wanted to find out whether this is true. Are leopard seals as dangerous as they seem?

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The passage continues with a personal account of the close ​

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Nicklen recounts his first​ ​

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moments with the animal and goes on to describe howhe eventually bonded with the seal, which at one point tried feeding Nicklen penguins it

had caught.

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Nicklen formed a surprising ​ ​

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with the seal and learned that animalsdon’t always behave in ways you expect. The passage is based on Nicklen’s TED Talk Animal Tales from Icy Wonderlands.

Paul Nicklen: Animal tales from icy wonderlands | TED Talk

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1. Why did Paul Nicklen want to go to Antarctica?

• A) To study icebergs.

• B) To see if leopard seals are truly vicious.

• C) To photograph penguins.

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2.What did the leopard seal do when Nicklen first got in the water?

• A) Swam away quickly.

• B) Tried to feed him penguins.

• C) Ignored him completely.

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3. How did Nicklen feel about the leopard seals after his experience?

• A) Terrified and wanted to leave.

• B) Amazed and found them remarkable.

• C) Indifferent and unimpressed.