to successfully deal with a problem; (e.g.) ___________ your fears
ignore
run away from
overcome
beat up
What are some methods of transportation Annie Griffiths used in her travels? Name at least 3.
horse, car, train, truck, old vehicles, a mule in Mexico, ship along the Indian Ocean, fishing boats, sailboats, helicopters, balloon, elephant, rubber raft
From Paul, Annie was able to learn how to be a patient listener, as well as the importance of giving each subject time and _______ attention.
sincere
moderate
a lot of
a little
Name some similar words/phrases to "thus".
hence, consequently, for this reason, therefore, so
Paul had grown up on a farm himself and lived through personal tragedy, so he was able to ______ warmth and understanding to anyone he met.
scream
talk about
hold in
project
After Annie's picture of the hail damage in southern Minnesota was well received, she was working for Bob - National Geographic's legendary director of photography. _______ began one of the most important relationships in her life.
Finally
Since
Thus
Due to those circumstances
What does Annie Griffiths mean by "women really do hold up half the sky."?
I think this means that women are an integral part of society. They are just as important as men. Without them, life couldn’t exist.
What does "top-notch" mean?
not bad
at the top
moderately okay
extremely good
Later in her career Annie Griffiths wanted to take pictures that make a real difference in people's lives. She toured developing countries shooting ________ of people for fund-raising.
collages
portraits
polaroids
groups
What are some life lessons Annie Griffiths learned from travelling the world? Describe at least 2.
Women really do hold up half the sky; language isn't always necessary, touch is; all people have the same hopes and fears; judging does great harm
Waiting tables also taught Annie _____ , service and humour.
teamwork
cleaning methods
how to tell jokes
social anxiety
One of the things Annie has learned is that listening to people _______ you.
surprises
lifts
enriches
annoys
Annie got a job as a waitress - that paid for ______ and housing, and - eventually - a camera.
hobbies
tuition
food
clothes
What could be some challenges of being a professional photographer?
It is difficult to get the “right” photo so you’d have to be very patient and work odd hours. You might have to endure long journeys to find subjects.
Jim Vance was the top-notch publisher of the Globe. He had very high ______ of all the staff.
pictures
goals
wages
expectations
On many assignments, the most challenging part __________ to be the transportation.
never was
was definitely
appeared to be
turned out