Question 3 - Chapter 3 - Journey to the End of the Earth - Vistas - Chapters (Literature) - English Class 12

Read the extract and answer the following questions.

Extract:

Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosityseekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future generation of policymakers a lifechanging experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.

(Journey to the end of the Earth)

Question (i)

What is the name of the programme that takes high school students to the ends of the world?

1. Students on Ice
2. Students on Fire
3. Students on Earth
4. Students on Air

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(a) Students on Ice

Step-by-step explanation: 🧐

• The name of the programme that takes high school students to the ends of the world is Students on Ice.
• This is stated in the first sentence of the extract, where the author says that he was working with this programme on the Shokalskiy, which is a ship that travels to Antarctica and other polar regions.
• The programme aims to provide inspiring educational opportunities for students and help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet.
• The programme is headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who founded it in 2000.

Question (ii)

Why did Geoff Green get tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosityseekers?

1. Because they were too demanding and spoiled
2. Because they were too old and boring
3. Because they could only 'give' back in a limited way
4. Because they did not care about the environment

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(c) Because they could only 'give' back in a limited way

Step-by-step explanation: 🤓

• Geoff Green got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosityseekers because they could only 'give' back in a limited way.
• This is stated in the second sentence of the extract, where the author contrasts them with the future generation of policymakers who can make a difference.
• The celebrities and retired, rich, curiosityseekers were probably tourists who visited Antarctica and other polar regions for their personal enjoyment and satisfaction, but did not have much influence or impact on the issues facing these regions.
• Geoff Green wanted to offer a lifechanging experience to students who could absorb, learn, and most importantly, act on what they learned.

Question (iii)

 Fill in the blank with an appropriate word.

Students on Ice offers students a _____________ experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 lifechanging

Step-by-step explanation: 🙃

• The word that fits in the blank is lifechanging, which means having a powerful effect that alters someone's life or circumstances.
• Students on Ice offers students a lifechanging experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.
• This is stated in the last sentence of the extract, where the author emphasizes the purpose and impact of the programme.
• The programme exposes students to the beauty and challenges of Antarctica and other polar regions, and inspires them to become more aware and responsible citizens of the planet.

Question (iv)

Explain how Students on Ice helps students foster a new understanding and respect for our planet.

Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

Students on Ice helps students foster a new understanding and respect for our planet by taking them to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities.

Step-by-step explanation: 😊

• Students on Ice helps students foster a new understanding and respect for our planet by taking them to places that are r emote, unique, and important for global ecology and climate.
• These places include Antarctica and other polar regions, which are home to diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultures.
• The programme provides students with inspiring educational opportunities that involve lectures, workshops, field trips, research projects, and interactions with experts and local communities.
• These opportunities help students learn about the history, science, culture, and issues of these regions, as well as their connections to the rest of the world .
• These opportunities also help students develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.