Sir David Attenborough is 100 Years Old

May 8, 2026, 21:46
GlobalCulture

Introduction

Sir David Attenborough is 100 years old. He spent many years studying nature and making TV shows.

Main Body

David started his job at the BBC in 1952. He made a show called 'Zoo Quest' in 1954. Later, he helped bring color TV to the UK. At first, David only showed animals. Later, he told people to protect the Earth. He used new cameras to show the world's beauty and problems. Many important people say thank you to him. The King of England and Barack Obama praised his work. A museum even named a small wasp after him.

Conclusion

David is 100 years old, but he still makes shows and helps the planet.

Learning

🕰️ Talking about the Past

To reach A2, you need to move from the present ("is") to the past. Look at these changes from the story:

  • Start →\rightarrow Started
  • Make →\rightarrow Made
  • Use →\rightarrow Used

The Secret Rule: Most of the time, you just add -ed to the end of the word to talk about yesterday or a long time ago.

The Exception: Some words are "rebels." They change completely.

  • Example: "Make" does not become "maded." It becomes Made.

Quick Guide for your A2 journey:

  • Today: I help the planet.
  • 1952: David helped the planet.

Vocabulary Learning

studying (v.)
The act of learning or practicing something.
Example:She is studying for her exams.
nature (n.)
The physical world and everything in it that is not made by people.
Example:He loves to walk in nature.
TV (n.)
A device that shows moving pictures and sound.
Example:We watched a documentary on TV.
color (n.)
A visual quality of light that is seen as red, blue, green, etc.
Example:The painting has bright colors.
animals (n.)
Living creatures that are not plants.
Example:The zoo has many animals.
protect (v.)
To keep something safe from harm.
Example:We should protect the forest.
world (n.)
The Earth and everything on it.
Example:She travels around the world.
beauty (n.)
Something that looks pleasing or attractive.
Example:The sunset has great beauty.
problem (n.)
A difficult situation that needs to be solved.
Example:We need to find a solution to this problem.
thank (v.)
To express gratitude.
Example:I want to thank you for your help.
museum (n.)
A building where people keep and show objects for learning.
Example:We visited the history museum.
planet (n.)
A large body of rock or gas that orbits a star.
Example:Earth is the third planet from the Sun.