NORTHSTAR 3e Level 2 Name_________________

Video Activity Worksheet

Unit 1: Work
Interview with a Skydiving Instructor
Comprehension
Predict
This video shows an interview with Tony Landren. He has an unusual job. He is a
skydiving instructor. Before you watch the video, answer the question.

What do think Tony will say about his job?

Focus
Watch the video. Answer the following question.

How does Tony feel when he is skydiving?

Comprehension A
Check (√) the questions Tony answers in the interview.
____ Where does he skydive?
____ How does he turn in the air?
____ How fast does he fall?
____ Why does he love skydiving?

Comprehension B
Find the error in each sentence. Then write the correct sentence.
1. Tony was 15 years old when he started skydiving.
Tony was 24 years old when he started skydiving
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2. Tony falls faster than his son.

Tony's son falls faster than him
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3. Tony dreamed of flying an airplane.

Tony dreamed of flying like a bird
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Speaking
Choose one of the topics. Record and submit a one-to-two-minute response.
• Some people think skydiving is crazy. Do you? Why or why not?
• Compare Tony Landren’s job to other jobs you read about in your Student Book or other
jobs you know about. Which is the most offbeat? the most creative? the most difficult?
the most dangerous? the highest paid?

Writing
Write three sentences about Tony Landren.

NorthStar 3e Level 2 Video Activity Worksheet, Unit 1

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