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MAIN IDEA: What is the author's central message?
Modern technology has made travel to the North Pole accessible, safe, and unforgettable.
Why did the author once imagine the North Pole as "a distant land"?
It seemed far away and mysterious.
Which inventions are named as reasons the North Pole is now easier to reach?
Modern transport, satellite technology, and computers.
What research step did the writer take before the trip?
Used the internet to learn all he could about the North Pole.
Where did the author fly first?
Spitzbergen, an island off the north coast of Norway.
How long was the author's voyage on the ice cutter?
Ten days.
What is an "ice cutter" in the passage?
A ship designed to cut through ice.
What type of accommodation did the writer have on the ship?
A well-heated two-berth cabin.
Which items on the ship made the trip feel "less hazardous and quite comfortable"?
A helicopter, satellite maps, and mobile phones.
Meaning in context: "hazardous" most nearly means...
dangerous or risky.
Meaning in context: "accessible" most nearly means...
easy to reach or enter.
Meaning in context: "stirred the hearts and minds" suggests what effect?
It inspired curiosity and strong feelings.
What is the writer's tone in the final paragraph?
Awe and excitement.
Does the writer still feel the North Pole is mysterious at the end?
No, but it still thrills him.
What phrase shows the experience was unique?
"once-in-a-lifetime thrill."
What two things did the author do upon arriving in Spitzbergen?
Boarded an ice cutter and began a ten-day voyage through the ice.
