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He was Portuguese.
He was born in 1480.
He led the first voyage to sail around the world.
No, he didn’t. Because he was killed in a battle.
It means “peaceful sea” in Portuguese.
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Speaking
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When and where did he live
What did he achieve and how
Writing
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When and where were you born
I was born in London in 1970.
What did your parents do
My father was a cook, and my mother was a writer.
in London in 1970. his father was a cook, and his mother was a writer.
got a job at a travel company. However, he wanted to explore the world himself. Then he went to China to teach English. From there he explored the rest of Asia.
his first book started from the notes he took. He likes to write about the places he visits. He often compares their cultures with his own. It helps him learn more about the world. He is planning to write a book about Marco Polo and his journey.