Robin Knox-Johnson It's 45 years since Sir Robin Knox-Johnson became the first person to
non-stop around the world on his own. This November, aged 75, he w
once again be competing alone in a 3,500-mile transatlantic race. Sir
Robin talks about his feelings and experiences as he prepares to sall
again:
I can't get (1)
how excited I am about this race. Everything's
changed since I started out. These days, unlike 45 years ago, technol
means you can check how everyone else is doing in the race, and this
(2)
the choices you make. I keep a close eye on the race and,
see a competitor has done better than me in the last six hours, It mak
me more (3) to succeed. If I have done better than them, It
(4)
a positive effect on my attitude and my (5)
during
race. It's important not to get (6)
away, though, as the situat
can change quickly.
Sailing alone is (7)
- It really stretches you. You have to have
strength of mind and body to (8)
to do everything on your own
There's always luck when you are racing but, in many ways, you are
responsible (9)
your own luck. With ocean racing, It's all abou
the weather: If you make a mistake with the wind patterns, for examp
you can soon (10)
Into trouble.
"Where is my umbrella?" she asked.
→ She asked
"How are you?" Martin asked us.
→ Martin asked us
He asked, "Do I have to do it?"
→ He asked
"Where have you been?" the mother asked her daughter.
→ The mother asked her daughter
"Which dress do you like best?" she asked her boyfriend.
→ She asked her boyfriend
"What are they doing?" she asked.
→ She wanted to know
"Are you going to the cinema?" he asked me.
→ He wanted to know
The teacher asked, "Who speaks English?"
→ The teacher wanted to know
"How do you know that?" she asked me.
→ She asked me
"Has Caron talked to Kevin?" my friend asked me.
→ My friend asked me
Dear Clare,
Thanks for your letter, it was really a surprise for me. I'm sorry I haven't answered you earlier, but I was really busy with my school work.
What can I say about my family? Well, my family is quite friendly. We usually gather together to celebrate some holidays. It may be three or four times a month. Most of all we like to watch different films and concerts, some sport competitions and to have dinner or lunch together. Also we like walking in the park or spending time near a lake or on the bank of the river. I like our family picnics very much. We always take a lot of photos when we have a rest in the mountains or by the lake. We sometimes arrange our birthday parties in the country.
Well, I hope your Granny is well, isn't she? What can you say about her birthday party? Did you organize it in the way for her to be pleased? What do you usually like to do when you meet altogether? Do you like to have fun?
Well, I finish now because I have to do my homework. So, I hope you write to me soon.
Best wishes,
Denis