A Amazingly, they decided to get together again for another difficult challenge – the race to the South Pole.
B They finished the race completely exhausted, with no food left and with their hands and feet suffering from the icy temperatures.
C However, unlike the Norwegians, who were professional skiers and familiar with the conditions, the British team were amateurs.
D Is it the fascination of going to places that very few other people have been to?
E This journey proved to be even more difficult than the rowing race.
F Many teams have tried the same challenge and failed.
G During that journey, the pair had to deal with a range of problems.
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Listening (Tests CD, Track 2)
8 You are going to hear Anna and Mark talking about learning to drive. Listen and decide if the statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM).
1 The new driving school starts teaching students from the age of 14.
T/F/NM
2 Anna thinks the students need practice on public roads.
T/F/NM
3 Mark thinks this learning method could produce safer drivers.
T/F/NM
4 Mark’s brother Kevin is not very confident with his driving yet.
T/F/NM
5 Mark’s dad passed his driving test the first time.
