Time for something new?
What water sports are mentioned in the text?
Paddleboarding, scuba diving and skurfing
Where does the green community the text talks about live?
In Costa Rica, Finca Bellavista
Where is Kinshasa?
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo
What is the most pollutant way of travelling?
Flying
What do neurons do?
They send messages to and from your brain
Why are different colour belts are used in judo?
To show the level people are at
How do they move from one tree to the other?
By using zip-lines and wooden bridges
What society are they members of?
'Elegant people'
What does 'offset' a flight mean?
To give some money to an environmental project to balance out the negative effect of a flight
Why does the writer mention computers?
To compare them to computers
What suggestion is given to people who want to cycle?
To always wear a helmet to protect your head
Where do they get water and electricity from?
They collect water from the mountains and get electricity from solar panels
How do they greet their fans?
By stamping their feet on the ground and opening their suit jackets
What is 'overtourism'?
When too many tourist visit a place
What happens to your brain when you are learning something new?
It forms new connections until the actions are learnt and you are able to do that thing
What ball skills are important if you play handball?
You must be able to catch, throw and shoot a ball very quickly
According to the International Energy Agency, what is the percentage of off-grid electricity connection by 2030?
70%
How can the sapeurs afford their amazing clothes?
Some of them work as tailors, so they are able to make their own clothes
How can you eat and drink sustainably when you eat out?
By choosing independent local restaurants
What does your body produce after you have exercised?
A chemical that makes it easier for your brain to learn
How fast can some snowboarder travel?
At a speed of up to 40 or 50 kmh
What does 'be off-grid' mean?
It means not relying on public utilities and using alternative energy sources like solar power
What accessories do they usually wear?
Expensive watches, designer sunglasses, walking sticks and unusual jewellery
According to the text, what shouldn't you do in an 'animal tour' holiday?
Ride an elephant or hug a cheetah
What two numbers are mentioned in the first paragraph? What are they about?
100 billion neurons and 240 kph, the speed of neurons