R1
How old is Darwin Watterson?
He is ten years old.
Where does Darwin live?
He lives in Elmore.
What are Darwin’s favorite kinds of sports?
Adventure sports, especially water sports.
When does Darwin go kayaking?
On Monday and Wednesday.
Who does Darwin go kayaking with?
With his friend Tobias.
What sport does Darwin practice on Friday?
Canyoning.
What does Darwin do on the weekend?
He plays video games with his brother, Gumball.
Who doesn’t like practicing sports?
Gumball.
How old is Skips?
He is 300 years old.
Where does Skips live?
In the park.
What equipment do you need for canyoning?
Helmet, wetsuit, ropes, and harness.
Why does Darwin wear a wetsuit?
To keep warm and not feel cold.
What does Skips do in his free time?
He practices adventure sports
Which adventure sports does Skips practice?
Parachuting, bungee jumping, and rock climbing.
Why does Skips like climbing mountains?
Because he likes the solitude and the view at the top.
When does Skips go parachuting?
On Thursday mornings.
Why do you need to be brave to go bungee jumping?
Because you jump off a cliff with only a rope on your feet.
Who did Skips go parachuting with once?
Mordecai.
What does parachuting feel like, according to Skips?
It feels like flying.
What does Skips never do at night?
He never goes parachuting at night.
Which sport do you think is the most dangerous — canyoning, bungee jumping, or parachuting? Why?
Parachuting or bungee jumping — because they are very risky and high off the ground.
Who do you think is braver — Darwin or Skips? Explain your answer.
Skips — he does very dangerous sports like bungee jumping and parachuting.
What are the main differences between Darwin’s and Skips’s lifestyles?
Darwin is young and does water sports; Skips is older and does extreme air and mountain sports.
Which sport would you like to try and why?(Student’s own answer.)
(Student’s own answer.)
What qualities do you need to have to do adventure sports like Darwin and Skips?
You need to be brave, strong, careful, and adventurous.