Question

Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context.

Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future generation of policy-makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.

(i) Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract. (1)

The writer refers to the educational opportunities as ‘inspiring’ because ______.

(ii) Which of the following would NOT be ‘a life changing experience’? (1)

1. Being given the lead role in a play.
2. Going on an adventure trip.
3. Playing a video game.
4. Meeting a great leader, you admire.

(iii) Select the most suitable title for the given extract. (1)

1. Adventure with a Mission
2. Adventure – The Spice of Life
3. The Wanderlust
4. Students of the Future

(iv) Why does the writer refer to ‘act’ as more important than ‘absorb’ or ‘learn’? (1)

Answer 1

(i) These educational opportunities would motivate them to work towards the good of the planet/allow them to observe first-hand that the planet needs to be respected/nurtured rather than abused.

(ii) Playing a video game.

(iii) Adventure with a Mission

(iv) Because having the right knowledge or inclination/understanding is just half the job done. It fails to have an impact till it is applied/practised/put to use in our actions.