Photograph of second page of web site article about Mireya Mayor
Key Vocabulary

  • discovery n., something that is seen and made known for the first time

  • conservation n., a careful protection of something

  • awareness n., having knowledge of

In Other Words

  • plight difficult situation

Before You Move On

  • 1. Fact and Opinion What is one fact and one opinion that Mayor expresses?

  • 2. Personal Connection Which of Mayor’s expeditions seems the most exciting or interesting to you? Why?