eaglewing aviation school
Does Eaglewing Aviation School only focus on flying planes?
No. It also focuses on designing, maintaining, and studying aircraft.
Did the student decide to study Media because of their cousin’s stories?
No. The decision came after writing the blog about their own travel experiences.
Why did the narrator feel anxious at first?
Other students’ work seemed far better.
What unusual subject besides Survival Skills is taught here?
Bird Languages.
curriculum
the subjects that are taught in a school
Why might the school not be as easy as it sounds?
Because it involves advanced physics and mathematics, which are very challenging.
Which continent did the student personally explore during their term abroad?
Southern Africa.
What career is the narrator pursuing?
Animator.
What career does the narrator hope to pursue?
Zoologist.
intimidated
feeling scared or nervous and not being confident in a particular situation
What was the highlight of the last month mentioned by the student?
A visit to a space shuttle.
What activities are mentioned as part of the student’s experience abroad?
Kayaking in Namibia, rock climbing in South Africa, admiring elephants in Botswana, and listening to African drums in villages.
How did the narrator’s view of their skills change?
From doubt to confidence after improving.
Which practical skills did the narrator gain?
Fire-making, shelter-building, plant identification, and tracking animals.
crucial
extremely important
How does the student believe the school will contribute to their future dream?
By giving them knowledge and experience that will be useful when studying for a degree and pursuing their dream of becoming an astronaut.
How did the student’s cousin influence their choice to enroll?
The cousin’s intriguing experiences in Central America encouraged the student to join the program.
What does the text suggest about admission to Waterstone?
It’s very selective.
When did the narrator test these skills in real life?
On a camping trip when food ran out.
edible
suitable or safe for eating
which student has used his/her knowledge in a real-life situation?
D
Did the student make their career decision before or after the trip abroad?
After the trip abroad, when they realized through blogging that they enjoyed writing.
How do teachers show belief in the narrator’s future?
By reminding them they have a bright future.
Apart from practical skills, what inner quality did the school help develop?
Peacefulness and patience through connecting with nature.
excel
to be extremely good at doing sth