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2 Skills Work
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Read the text and for questions 1-5 choose
the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1 What is the writer doing in the text?
A describing one day in his life
B explaining how he helps others
C giving advice about safety at sea
D encouraging readers to give to charity
2 What is the writer’s attitude towards training?
A He thinks it is too difficult.
B He prefers training in good weather.
C He worries he does not train enough.
D He feels it is a necessary part of the job.
3 What does the writer say about his day job?
A It allows him to do what he wants.
B It gives him a lot of free time all year.
C It does not make any money in winter.
D It prevents him doing more for the RNLI.
4 What does the writer do to prevent accidents
at sea?
A He gives free swimming lessons.
B He teaches others how to sail boats.
C He educates people about the dangers.
D He recommends listening to the weather
forecast.
1
Answer the questions based on the
information given in the text. Use your own
words.
1 Why is it important for the crew to train well?
2 How does Terry help the RNLI when he is not
at sea?
3 What does Terry think of this job?
2
Write a short story that begins “The weather
was fine as we sailed out, but there were dark
clouds in the distance.” (120-160 words). Your
story must include:
• a storm • a rescue
3
5 What might the writer say about his job in the
RNLI?
A It’s a very important part of my life.
B I often think about how dangerous it is.
C I believe I should get paid for the work I do.
D It’s a good way to meet people and make
friends.
T he call comes at all times of the day and night and it
doesn’t matter what I’m doing – I have to go. A boat is
in danger out at sea. It’s being battered by wind and rain and
huge waves. People need rescuing and that’s my job. I’m a
volunteer for the RNLI (the Royal National Lifeboat
Institution) and part of a small dedicated crew that sails out
in the roughest of seas with just one purpose – to save lives.
It’s always a race against time. We try to get our boat in the
water and on the way within eight minutes of getting the call
from the coastguard. That means we have to train hard –
twice a week in all weathers and all seasons. It’s important
to be able to react quickly to all conditions, rain or shine. It
might be nice and sunny on land, but there could be a
terrible storm out at sea. Fitting in the training with our day
jobs isn’t easy either. Luckily, I run a souvenir shop so I’m
my own boss and can shut the shop at a moment’s notice.
That also means I have more spare time for the RNLI during
the winter months when things are quieter.
The RNLI is a charity that relies on the public for the money
it needs to operate. That’s why a large part of my role on
land is promoting the RNLI. We’re all volunteers and we’re
always looking for more help. I often organise events like
sponsored swims or fun runs and I’ve even given talks
about safety at sea. The RNLI takes up most of my free
time, but I wouldn’t give it up for the world. Some people ask
me why I risk my life out there on the sea, but I’ve saved
people’s lives and, for me, saving just one life is worth all the
effort.
Terry Fuller talks about volunteering and saving lives.
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