Task 2. Read the text. For questions 6–10, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
The Girl Who Planted a Forest
By the time she was 15, Amara Wilson had already made international headlines. Not for a music video or a social media trend, but because she had successfully planted over 10,000 native trees in her home country, Costa Rica.
It all began when Amara was just 11. During a school trip to a nearby national park, she noticed large patches of land where trees had been cut down. “I remember asking the guide why no one was planting anything,” she recalls. “He said there was no funding, no people interested in that kind of work.” That moment sparked something in her.
At first, she started small — collecting seeds, studying tree species, and watching YouTube videos about forest restoration. With her parents’ help, she created a tiny nursery in their backyard. Soon, her classmates joined in. By age 13, she had founded a local project called Green Pulse, which organized weekend events to plant trees in damaged areas.
What truly changed the scale of the project, however, was a viral video. A friend filmed Amara giving a passionate speech at a local climate rally and posted it online. In just one week, it had over 2 million views. NGOs and environmentalists began contacting her. The government even offered small grants and logistical support.
Despite the attention, Amara stayed focused. “I didn’t want this to be a trend,” she says. “Trees aren’t entertainment. They take years to grow, and we need to protect them, not just plant them.”
Today, Green Pulse operates in four Latin American countries, and Amara has spoken at international climate conferences. However, she still spends her Saturdays in muddy boots, digging holes, and planting saplings with volunteers.
When asked what motivates her, she doesn’t hesitate. “I’m not trying to be famous. I just want to give back to the planet that gives us everything.”
6.Why did Amara start planting trees?