Read the given extract and answer the questions :-
Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future generation of policy- makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.
(Journey to the End of the Earth)
(i) Students on Ice is...…..headed by Geoff Green. Select the option to fill In the blank correctly.
a) A travelogue
b) An expedition
c) A globe trotting
d) A tour
(ii) Give one reason why the writing style of the extract can be called factual and informative.
(iii) Why did Geoff Green get tired of taking celebrities and rich ‘curiosity-seekers’ to Antarctica??
(iv) Why are the students called ‘policy-makers’?
Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future generation of policy- makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.
(Journey to the End of the Earth)
(i) Students on Ice is...…..headed by Geoff Green. Select the option to fill In the blank correctly.
a) A travelogue
b) An expedition
c) A globe trotting
d) A tour
(ii) Give one reason why the writing style of the extract can be called factual and informative.
(iii) Why did Geoff Green get tired of taking celebrities and rich ‘curiosity-seekers’ to Antarctica??
(iv) Why are the students called ‘policy-makers’?
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Answer:
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Explanation:
(i) Students on Ice is... b) An expedition.
(ii) The writing style of the extract can be called factual and informative because it provides specific information about the program "Students on Ice," its purpose, duration, and the person leading it (Geoff Green).
(iii) Geoff Green got tired of taking celebrities and rich 'curiosity-seekers' to Antarctica because they could only 'give' back in a limited way, suggesting that their contributions or impact on the educational experience were limited.
(iv) The students are called 'policy-makers' because the program aims to offer them a life-changing experience at an age when they're ready to absorb, learn, and, most importantly, act. This suggests that the goal is to empower these students to become future decision-makers and influencers in policies related to the environment and the planet.