Jack Forrester is one of the most adventurous people from all over the

world. In this article we will take a look at his jobs, personal life and
extreme adventures.

Jack has had several jobs, about 30. Among the most interesting jobs
we can highlight the following: he has been an astronaut, a teacher and
a dancer. According to Jack, his most rewarding job has been to be a
teacher in Africa, Europe and South America.

As for his personal life, we can point out that he has had five girlfriends
in his life, but he has only been married once. He hasn’t had children
yet, but he wants to have two daughters.

Jack has lived in more than 15 countries, his favorite country is Japan.
He has gone around the world twice: the first one in 1999 by boat and
the second one in hot air balloon 3 years ago. Some people may wonder
how he has paid for these trips and adventures; well, Jack is an
entrepreneur that has created and sold about 6 successful companies.

Jack Forrester is a role model for his family and friends.

Answer the questions:

1. What is the purpose of the article?

o Criticize
o Inform
o Congratulate
2. How many times has Jack gone around the world?

o Three times
o Once
o Two times

3. The adjective “rewarding” is close in meaning to:

o Gratifying
o Disappointing
o Interesting

4. What happened in 1999?

o Jack went around the world for the last time

o Jack went around the world for the first time
o Jack went around the world for the third time

Incorrect

5. The verb “point out” is close in meaning to:

o Answer
o Summarize
o Indicate
 6. The author of the passage is most likely to agree with:

o Jack is an irresponsible person who doesn't like having a

normal life.
o Jack has led an interesting and a daring life.
o Jack has been a teacher in 15 countries.

7. Write about the most important Jobs in your opinión and explain in
detail why are they so important? 150 words.
8. Which countries have you visited and what touristic places have
you visited?. Write in present perfect and simple past 150 words.

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