19 October
Travelling
What’s your favourite way of travelling?
When did you last have a long journey?
Where did you go? Did you enjoy it?
Where do you want to travel on your next opportunity?
What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited?
Have you ever travelled abroad? Where did you go?
What is your dream travel destination?
Do you like travelling by plane, train, car, or bus? Why?
Have you ever had a bad travel experience? What happened?
What is the longest journey you have ever taken?
Do you prefer beach holidays or city trips? Why?
What is the best food you have eaten while travelling?
Have you ever stayed in a very interesting or unusual place?
Have you ever gotten lost while travelling? What did you do?
If you could travel anywhere for free, where would you go and why?
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The Story of Sultan Kösen: The Tallest Living Man
Sultan Kösen, born on December 10, 1982, in Mardin, Turkey, holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living male. Standing at an impressive height of 251 centimetres (8 feet 3 inches), he reached this record in 2009. Sultan’s extraordinary height is the result of a condition called acromegaly, which causes the body to produce excess growth hormone.
While Sultan’s towering stature brings certain advantages, it also comes with its own set of challenges. On the positive side, Sultan enjoys being able to see over crowds and enjoys a unique perspective on the world. He can also help his family with tasks around the house, such as changing light bulbs and hanging curtains, which would be difficult for people of average height.
However, Sultan faces several disadvantages due to his size. For example, finding clothes that fit can be a major struggle, as his legs measure 126 centimetres and his arm sleeves are 97 centimetres long. Additionally, he faces difficulties finding shoes in his size. Another challenge is fitting into regular cars, which are not designed for someone as tall as he is.
Despite these obstacles, Sultan Kösen remains a positive and inspiring figure, showing that even in the face of adversity, one can embrace one’s uniqueness and make the most of life.
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Do you know any interesting celebrities who are famous for their physical conditions? What do you think is good or bad about being famous that way?
What is the tallest person you have ever met?
Do you like being tall,l or do you wish you were shorter?
What are some advantages of being tall, in your opinion?
What are some challenges that tall people might face?
Feel extremely good
“Finally, I have my summer clothes on. I feel like a million dollars”
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How are you feeling today? What made you feel this way?