Living for 97 years is an impressive achievement in and of itself. Most people hitting this milestone are probably thankful for what health they have and the memories they’ve made. In the case of TV host and conservationist Sir David Attenborough, he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet. The British icon turned an impressive 97 on May 8, 2023. Born in 1926, Attenborough has spent most of his life on camera for the BBC covering animals and natural history. Today, despite his age, he is still an active campaigner for our planet.
Attenborough, who received a degree in natural sciences from Cambridge University, joined the BBC full-time in 195. He travelled around the world with his Zoo Quest programme, highlighting different creatures. Afterwards, he created his iconic series Lifeon Earth in 1979. Since then, he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.
His recent documentary with World Wildlife Fund, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough’s later work. He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his-decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before·further serious damage can be prevented. This programme was widely streamed and considered a “wake up call” for the world. While Attenborough is far from the first or only voice to raise this call, his reach as a respected and powerful figure within the BBC provides a useful platform.
Although he has received countless awards, Attenborough has used recent accolades (荣誉) as a chance to focus once more on the planet. Shortly after winning the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, he sent an urgent message about the state of the planet to all viewers. in Frozen Planet Ⅱ. Even after his 97th birthday, he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.
【小题1】What is Sir David Attenborough known for?| A．The possession of treasures. | B．The memories about activities. |
| C．The rewards as a British icon. | D．The contribution to earth protection. |
| A．By majoring in natural science in university. |
| B．By travelling throughout the world while in BBC. |
| C．By sitting closer to viewers when hosting programmes. |
| D．By starting and starring in many relevant programmes. |
| A．It features environment shifts and conservation. |
| B．It is about how swiftly one’s life run out. |
| C．It is received by few viewers and thought little of. |
| D．It provides a powerful and useful platform for BBC. |
| A．Dependent and curious. | B．Devoted and responsible. |
| C．Humorous and passionate. | D．Ambitious and reserved. |
