Sir David Attenborough is 100 Years Old

May 4, 2026, 14:47
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Introduction

The BBC and other groups have special events for Sir David Attenborough. He is 100 years old on May 8.

Main Body

Sir David Attenborough makes films about animals and nature. He used new cameras to show the world. He showed gorillas in Rwanda and fish under the sea. At first, he only showed beautiful nature. Now, he tells people that the Earth is in danger. He wants to save the planet from climate change. He worked as a boss at the BBC. He helped bring color TV to people. The Queen and the UN gave him many special awards. There is a big party at the Royal Albert Hall. There will be music and new TV shows about gardens and nature.

Conclusion

Sir David Attenborough still works today. He helps people protect nature.

Learning

🕒 Time Travel with Words

Look at how the story changes from Before to Now. This is the secret to A2 English.

The Past (Finished)

  • He used new cameras →\rightarrow (He doesn't use those specific old cameras now).
  • He worked as a boss →\rightarrow (He is no longer the boss).
  • The Queen gave him awards →\rightarrow (This happened in the past).

The Present (Happening now)

  • He tells people →\rightarrow (He is doing this today).
  • He wants to save the planet →\rightarrow (This is his current feeling).

💡 Easy Tip: When you see -ed (work→\rightarrowworked), the action is over. When the word stays simple (tell→\rightarrowtell), it is usually a habit or a fact about today.

Vocabulary Learning

animals
living creatures like dogs, cats, or birds
Example:The zoo has many different animals.
nature
the natural world, including plants and animals
Example:We went for a walk to enjoy nature.
world
the earth, the whole planet
Example:The world is very big and diverse.
climate
the usual weather in a place
Example:The climate in this region is hot and dry.
planet
a large body that orbits a star, like Earth
Example:Mars is another planet in our solar system.
color
a shade or hue of light
Example:She likes bright colors for her clothes.
music
arranged sounds that are pleasant to listen to
Example:The concert had great music.
gardens
places with plants, flowers, and trees
Example:The city has many beautiful gardens.
protect
to keep safe from danger or harm
Example:We should protect the environment.
change
to become different or to make something different
Example:The leaves change color in autumn.
danger
the risk of harm or injury
Example:Be careful, there's danger near the cliff.
people
human beings; individuals
Example:Many people attended the festival.