Laura Dekker's school didn't give her … to leave and study on her own for two years.
permission
The school … Laura's case to the Council for Child Protection.
reported
… say that children at the age of 13 need parents and friends around them as they grow up.
experts
Experts … if Laura could keep up with their schoolwork.
questioned
Laura had to meet with psychologists to see if she is able to take such a … voyage on her own.
risky
Mr. Dekker was certain that Laura had the sailing … to sail solo around the world.
experience
Laura's mother was … about her safety in ports and thought that Laura was not grown up enough to do this alone.
concerned
Laura planned to … on her two-year voyage in August 2009.
set off
The court decided Laura could not go on her voyage. The judges were concerned about her safety and her … .
education
Kay LeClaire reached the top of Mount Everest and … her goal.
achieved
This was Kay's fourth …. and she climbed the mountain during a period of more than eight weeks.
attmpt
Even though there was difficult weather she did not ….
quit
She did not do it alone. She had the help of the Sherpa guides who put up the ropes and carried the ….
loads
Kay is very … and has hiked and exercised her entire life.
active
However, being …. fit is not enough.
physically
Kay had to use her … in order to make decisions as she climbed.
common sense
