5th grade. Unit 9. Lesson 8. Interview about an adventurous journey

 👉 Challenge: Interview a traveller about their journey.

👉 Must use: Questions in the Present, Past and Future Simple Tenses, speech formulas to show interest in the interviewee.

Read the information about the famous modern traveller. How do you imagine this person, his character, his lifestyle?

When Jason Lewis started on a round-the-world expedition in 1994, he was 26. He ended his adventure 13 years later with 74,842 km behind him and with a Guinness World Record as the first man to go round the world by the power (сила) of his arms and legs.

Listen to the article about Jason Lewis and answer the questions below. 

When did he start and finish his journey?

Where did he start and finish his journey?

What transport did he use? Why?

Describe his route. 

Example: He travelled from Britain through Europe by bike. Then … 
Work in pairs. Write questions to Jason about his trip. 

Example: Why did you want to go round the world? .....

Role play a TV interview with Jason. Use the reporter's phrases below.Whose interview is the most interesting? 

Help box:Wow! Really? How interesting! Are you joking? It can’t be true! You’re very brave!

How can you describe Jason Lewis? Give arguments. 

Help box:brave, serious, kind, friendly, strong, unusual, strange

How can you describe Jason Lewis's expedition? Would you like to follow in Jason Lewis's footsteps? 

Help box:adventurous, dangerous, risky, expensive, exciting, relaxing, educational, long.

Write your thoughts about Jason Lewis and his expedition round the world.