Cae - Around The World In 94 Days

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionEllen is a heroine and an _______ to her generation.

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Explore the remarkable journey of Ellen MacArthur in the Vendee Globe sailing race through this quiz titled 'CAE - Around the world in 94 days'. Assess key moments, preparation strategies, and the pivotal roles that define success in competitive sailing.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionAs a child, Ellen spent all her spare time reading sailing books, absorbing information like a _______.

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The correct answer is "sponge". This is because the sentence is describing how Ellen absorbed information like a sponge when she was a child. The word "sponge" is used metaphorically to convey the idea that Ellen soaked up knowledge and information eagerly and effortlessly, similar to how a sponge absorbs liquid.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionThe thoroughness of Ellen's preparation was the _______ to her success.

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Ellen's success can be attributed to the thoroughness of her preparation. The word "key" implies that her preparation was essential and crucial in achieving her goals. It suggests that without this thoroughness, Ellen may not have been able to succeed.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionAs her boat crossed the finishing _______ Ellen was surrounded by thousands of spectators.

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As her boat crossed the finishing line, Ellen was surrounded by thousands of spectators. The word "line" in this context refers to the designated finish point of a race or competition. It indicates that Ellen's boat successfully completed the race and reached the end point, resulting in her being surrounded by spectators to celebrate her achievement.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionNow she could savour that __________.

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The word "savour" suggests that the person is enjoying or appreciating something. The word "moment" fits in this context because it implies a specific point in time that can be cherished or relished. Therefore, the correct option is "moment" as it aligns with the idea of savoring a particular experience or feeling.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionUsually the winner of a sports competition receives all the praise and fame, while the runner-up is soon forgotten. However, when Ellen MacArthur came second in the Vendee Globe sailing race, the _________ were reversed.

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In this context, the word "roles" refers to the positions or rankings of the winner and the runner-up in a sports competition. The sentence suggests that usually, the winner receives all the praise and fame, while the runner-up is soon forgotten. However, in Ellen MacArthur's case, the roles were reversed, meaning that the runner-up (Ellen MacArthur) received more attention and recognition than the winner. This implies that Ellen MacArthur's achievement as the runner-up was exceptional and deserving of praise and fame.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionEllen is a modest as ever, she has taken her new-found fame very much in her ___________.

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Ellen is handling her new-found fame with confidence and ease, as if she is walking with long and confident steps. She is not letting the fame affect her modesty and is embracing it with grace and composure.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionEllen realized that she had fulfilled the __________ that had dominated her life until then.

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Ellen realized that she had fulfilled the ambition that had dominated her life until then. This suggests that Ellen had a strong desire or goal that she strived for, and she finally achieved it. It implies that ambition was a driving force for Ellen and played a significant role in her life.

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Cae - Around The World In 94 Days

Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionEllen is a heroine and an _______ to her generation.

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Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionAs a child, Ellen spent all her spare time reading sailing books, absorbing information like a _______.

Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionThe thoroughness of Ellen's preparation was the _______ to her success.

Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionAs her boat crossed the finishing _______ Ellen was surrounded by thousands of spectators.

Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionNow she could savour that __________.

Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionEllen is a modest as ever, she has taken her new-found fame very much in her ___________.

Choose the correct option: line - stride - roles - moment - sponge - inspiration - key - ambitionEllen realized that she had fulfilled the __________ that had dominated her life until then.