• Identify and describe key events in Ellen MacArthur's life.

• Define and use key vocabulary terms related to the article.

• Engage students in a personalized speaking task that allows them to use their imagination, apply their knowledge of adventure, and practice their presentation skills.

• What do you think this person does based on her appearance?

• Does she look like she might be involved in an sports/activities?

Task: Imagine you and your group are going on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Plan every detail of your trip and then present it to the class.

1. Destination: Where will your adventure take place? Describe the location and why you chose it.

2. Activities: What activities will you do during your adventure?

3. Preparation: What do you need to prepare for this adventure? Think about things like equipment, training, or special permissions.

4. Companions: Who will join you on this adventure and why?

5. Challenges: What challenges or obstacles might you face during this adventure? How will you overcome them?

6. Memories: How will you capture and remember this adventure? Think about ways to document your journey.

   
   

• Her motivations and inspirations.

• The challenges she faced and how she overcame them.

• What was the most challenging part of your solo voyage, and how did you overcome it?

• How did you prepare mentally and physically for your record-breaking voyage?

• What were some of the most memorable experiences or sights during your time at sea?

• How did you stay motivated and focused during the long and solitary days at sea?

• What skills or qualities do you think are most important for someone attempting a solo voyage?

1. Ellen ‘s achievement        

2. Her attitude to her boat

3. Her love life

4. Her boat’s facilities

5. The qualities a solo sailor need

6. The costs of the voyage

7. The differences between sailing in 1969 and today

1. Ellen standing at just 1.6m tall, is the first to succeed.

2. He finished in 312 days.

3. She tells me she washed twice on the trip, once in a rainstorm and once using some of her fresh drinking water.

4. This is very different to the early days of single-handed sailing when Sir Robin Knox- Johnston lost the use of his radio and therefore all contact with the outside world.

5. What matters is living as one with her boat and the sea.

6. This achievement establishes her as possibly the greatest sailor Britain has ever produced.