Inspiring!

"The impossible is not so impossible if you set your mind to it," Wallenda said. "Reach for the skies and never give up."

Nik Wallenda walked over the Niagara Falls on Friday, June 15, 2012 on a tightrope.


Can you guess the meaning of these words and expressions?

1. to set your mind to something

2. a tightrope

3. to make history

Watch the Yahoo! news video by clicking this link: Tightrope Walker Makes History

 

Answer these questions:

1. What did Nik Wallenda do to make history?

 ______________________________________________________________

2. How old is he?

a) 30     b) 33     c) 43

3.  He walked a distance of _________ feet.

4. The wire was _________ high.

5. Nik Wallenda walked from

a) Canada to the United States

b) The United States to Canada

6. Why was it so challenging?

a) it was cold, dark and windy

b) it was late at night and he was tired

c)  it was hard to focus

7. How do you think Nik felt while he was crossing?
a) apprehensive     b) determined    c) regretful

8. Nik Wallenda comes from a family of high-wire performers. How long have The Flying Wallendas been doing high wire acts?
a) years     b) decades    c)  a long time

9. What does Nik plan to do in the future?

a) take a long vacation

b) spend time with his family

c) cross the Grand Canyon on a tightrope

10. What is the purpose of this video?

a) advertising

b) information

c)  warning

What do you think about Nik Wallenda's accomplishment? Please leave a comment.