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dateline: 03 December 2013
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Fast And Furious Star Dies In Car Crash
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- furious: angry
- slam: to hit hard
- charity: an organization that raises money or awareness for a good cause
- adrenaline: a hormone that is secreted in stressful or scary situations
- junkie: a person who is obsessed with something
Comprehension Questions
- What type of acting was Paul Walker known for?
- What was the actor doing just prior to getting in the Porsche?
- What does the report say about Walker’s family?
Discussion Question: Paul Walker has been quoted saying, “If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling.” Why might these words be comforting to his friends, family members, and co-stars at this time?
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Fast And Furious Star Dies In Car Crash
Paul Walker, the 40-year-old actor who played the role of policeman “Brian O’Connor” in the popular Fast and Furious film series about illegal street racing, died in a car crash this weekend in California. The action-movie star was riding as a passenger in his friend’s Porsche Carrera GT when the driver lost control. The car slammed into a post and caught fire, killing Walker and his friend. Both men had been attending a charity event to raise money for the Philippines. Police are investigating whether or not speed was the cause of the crash. Walker, who referred to himself an “adrenaline junkie”, leaves behind his daughter Meadow, 15.
- Paul Walker was known for acting in action movies.
- The actor was attending a charity event for the Philippines just prior to getting in the Porsche.
- The report says that Walker left behind a 15-year-old daughter.
Written and recorded by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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