El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210575

On Sunday morning, a group of volunteers met at Piha Beach for a clean-up day. They collected plastic bottles, food wrappers, and fishing line from the sand. Some volunteers walked along the rocks, while others sorted the rubbish into bags for recycling and disposal. A local ranger explained that litter can harm seabirds and make beaches unsafe for people. By the end of the morning, the beach looked much tidier. The volunteers were pleased because they had helped protect the coastline and keep the area enjoyable for everyone.

What is the main idea of the passage?

  

Did You Know?

What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • adapt To change or adjust to new conditions. Tommy had to adapt his climbing style after his injury.
  • exhaustion A feeling of being very tired or worn out. Tommy felt exhaustion in every part of his body while climbing.
  • courage The ability to face fear or challenges bravely. It takes courage to try something that seems impossible.
  • Thinking Question

    How can facing challenges help you grow as a person?

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