Exploring Interests and Aspirations

Jade, an 11-year-old student, introduces herself and shares her hobbies, including reading and sports. She expresses a desire to visit Egypt to see the pyramids and travel on the Nile River. Jade admires Ban Ki-moon for his role as Secretary-General of the United Nations and his interactions with world leaders. She highlights the issue of poverty and the lack of access to water. Jade believes in the saying 'practice makes perfect' and shares a fact about the United States' smallest river, the River D in Oregon.

What activities does Jade enjoy in her local area?

• Swimming, biking, hiking, and skiing

• Reading, writing, and painting

• Cooking, dancing, and singing

• Fishing, camping, and bird watching

Which country does Jade dream of visiting and why?

• France, for the Eiffel Tower

• Egypt, for the pyramids and the Nile River

• Japan, for the cherry blossoms

• Australia, for the Great Barrier Reef

Who is the global leader Jade admires?

• Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany

• Barack Obama, former President of the United States

• Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa

• Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations

What global issue does Jade want to address?

• Climate change

• Poverty

• Healthcare

• Education

What is the interesting fact Jade knows about a river in the United States?

• The deepest river is the Congo

• The widest river is the Amazon

• The longest river is the Mississippi

• The smallest river is the River D in Oregon