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Reading comprehension, Steps Plus 6 - Shackelton, past simple

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Ernest Shackelton was Irish / American / Spanish.

Irish

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When was he born?

He was born in 1874.

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Where was he born?

He was born in Ireland.

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Was he born in London?

No, he wasn't.

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He finished school at the age of 16. TRUE / FALSE

True.

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He didn't finish school. TRUE / FALSE

False.

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He wanted to travel to the North Pole. TRUE / FALSE

False.

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He joined the navy when he was 16 years old. TRUE / FALSE

True.

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What did he do after he left school?

After he left school, he joined the navy.

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He arrived at the South Pole in 1907. TRUE/ FALSE

False.

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How many men were on the ship Endurance?

There were 28 men on the ship Endurance.

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How many people did Shackelton take with him for the journey to the South Pole?

He took 27 men with him.

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Shackelton started his journey in Endurance in 1901 / 1907 / 1914.

1914.

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He sailed across Elephant Island / Antarctica / South Georgia.

Antarctica.

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How long Shackelton and his men were on Endurance before it sank?

They were fourteen months on Endurance before it sank.

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The ship sank after 14 months / in 16 days / near South Georgia Island.

after 14 months

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