Student's Book - Page 106 - 2

Student’s Book - Page 106 - 2

Read, listen and complete the sentences.

in the 19th century, the seas were full of ships. Like the one in the picture. People use them for transporting goods around the world. The journeys were often long and very dangerous. Ships spent many months at sea.

We are at sea.

I hope neither of you get sea sick.

Please don’t tell me we’re on the Titanic? I don’t want any more disasters.

Don’t worry Patrick, this ship is a lot older than Titanic.

Yes, it’s an old sale ship. I wonder where we going.

Let’s ask the captain. Look, that’s him. Standing near the mast.

That might not be a very good idea. How do we explain why we are on his ship?

Yes, I think we shoul hide for a while. Let’s see if these sailor are friendly first.

Look, over there on the wall of the cabinet.

What is it?

There’s a sign next to the porthloe. I think it’s the ship’s name.

I see it, but I can’t read it.

Uh. I think it says Mary something.

Mary Celeste. That’s what it says.

That’s a nice name. Does it mean anything?

I haven’t heard of it. Mary Celeste.

I’m sure, I know that name, but I can’t remember why.

I’m pretty sure it’s a famous ship though.

So what happens to it?

I’m not sure, but I think we’re going to find out.