ROUND THE WORLD YACHTSMAN

ROUND THE WORLD YACHTSMAN

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Alan Kohler, a solo round-the-world sailor, is making final adjustments to his trimaran at the Sydney Harbour before embarking on the last leg of his record-breaking voyage. He has already surpassed the Europe to Australia record set by Sir Francis Chichester and aims to beat the Cutty Sark's time around the world. His parents, returning to France, watch him navigate through the Whitbread round-the-world racing craft. Kohler is one of the few remaining adventurers in a world where most people prefer comfort, as seen while sailing past the Sydney Opera House.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Alan Kohler making adjustments to his trimaran?

Cutty Sark

Whitbread Round the World Race

Cruising Yacht Club on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Opera House

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which record did Alan Kohler break during his voyage?

Sydney to Europe

Cutty Sark's round the world

Whitbread round the world

Europe to Australia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Alan Kohler's next goal after breaking the Europe to Australia record?

To return to France

To win the Whitbread round the world race

To beat the Cutty Sark's time round the world

To sail past the Sydney Opera House

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are Alan Kohler's parents involved in his journey?

They are sailing with him

They are watching him from France

They are waiting at the Sydney Opera House

They are flying back to France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator suggest most people prefer today?

Sailing

Adventure

Racing

Comfort