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Favorite THINGS

FACT FILE
NAME: Jessica Watson
NATIONALITY: Australian
RECORD: The first teenager to sail
around the world alone.
Jessica Watson
Jessica Watson
–A Teenage Sailor!

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This is Jessica Watson. She’s Australian, and she’s 16. She’s a sailor. .
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The ocean is her favorite place, and her boat is her favorite thing. Pink is
her favorite color. Of course, her boat is pink! Its name is Pink Lady.
Jessica is on the Pink Lady. She’s on a trip around the world from Sydney
Harbour in Australia, over the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, and
back to Sydney. That’s 23,000 miles! She’s on the Indian Ocean now.
Jessica’s friends and family are at home in Australia. She speaks to her
mother and father every day on her satellite phone. Her satellite phone
is very important. It’s her connection with her family – and the world.
Reading: An article about a teen adventurer
1. Look at the title, photos, and fact file. Who is the article about? Why is she
famous?
2. Read and listen to the article. What is Jessica’s favorite place? Her favorite thing?
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Her favorite color?
3. Read the article again. Correct the sentences.
1. Jessica is from the United States. Jessica is from Australia.
2. Jessica is in her house now.
3. The Pink Lady is on the Atlantic Ocean.
4. Her mother and father are on the boat.
5. She speaks to her friends every day.
4. YOUR TURN Pretend you are on a trip. Think of ideas and complete the chart.
Then tell your partner.
Name of your boat
Places on your trip
People on your trip
My boat is the Blue Whale. I’m on a trip from
Australia to India. I’m with my friend Benny and . . . .
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