Captain Scott

CAPTAIN SCOTT PRE-READING TASK 1.Before you read a text about Captain Scott, the famous explorer, check how much you know about him. Which Pole did Scott try to reach? a>North b>South When did he set off? a>January 1912 b>March 1925 c>June 1965 How many men did he take with him? a>2 b>4 c>6 What nationality was the man trying to get to the Pole before Scott? a>German b>American c>Norwegian How long was the journey to the pole? a>200 miles b>800 miles c>2000 miles Now read the introductory text to find the answers. 2.Before you read the rest of the text, check you know the meaning and pronunciation of these words:

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