Greetings, students. Now that you’re in Year 3 of your American English studies, you will be able to read, and listen about one of VOA’s “As It Is” articles, which explore issues in the news in the United States of American as well as in countries all over the world. You are encouraged to carefully read the article and the vocabulary words, as well as listen to the article. Finally, you are invited to share what you learned by discussing why this article is important and meaningful in the comments section below.
Directions: Read the article and study the vocabulary below.
Directions: Listen to the audio recording of the article.
Directions: Share your insights about why this article is meaningful and important by writing in the comments section below.
About the Author
Lesson 3.12.4 Year 3
VOA… As It Is….
” 14 Years-Old Becomes Youngest to Swim Across Large U.S Lake”.
James Savage 14 years old California boy completed the swim the entire 34- kilometers length of lake Taho in 12 hours to cross the famous lake. He had already successfully completed the two parts of competition of almost 16 kilometers long.Savage and his mother Jillian have the same opinion that the physical preparation is a lot easier than the mental preparation it takes great mental ability to complete such a long-distance swim Jillian is very proud of her son, who has been swimming almost every day– six, seven days a week since he was 8, now he can swim in oceans, lakes and get to travel around the world. James is not sure what he wants to do next, his mother says he will likely set his goal high, and his supporter will help him make it happen.