Exam Focus Reading 2.4

The South Pole is named after

• the first person to reach the South Pole.

• the first person who died after reaching the South Pole.

• the five people who died after reaching the South Pole.

• the first two explorers to reach the South Pole.

People who work in Antarctica

• are residents of Antarctica.

• live in small towns.

• stay for a period of time in research stations.

• return to their country in winter.

Jane discovered that

• she likes working in a laboratory.

• millions of years ago dinosaurs lived on ice.

• the Antarctic was not always cold.

• research is like doing a jigsaw.

The temperature at the South Pole

• is -80 degrees all year around.

• never rises above zero.

• is usually above zero in summer.

• is too cold to go outside.

In the interview, Jane

• describes her experience of working in Antarctica.

• encourages tourists to visit Antarctica.

• explains how researchers apply for jobs in Antarctica.

• presents her research into the weather in Antarctica.

A picture cut into small pieces that you put together:

• Canteen

• Jigsaw

• Layers

• Remains

Organise and manage:

• Run

• Remains

• Reached

• Remains