Shadowing the newsreader
Listen to the newsreader read out each line and then practise saying it. Record your own voice line by line and submit your voiceover.
Copacabana beach is in Rio de Janeiro.
It's famous for its beaches, but not for surfing.
For most people, surfing isn't great there.
Thiago Costa didn't agree.
He decided to go surfing for 100 days.
Each time, his plan was to find a round 'barrel' wave.
Costa's friends wanted him to do this.
They asked him to put photos on social media.
They wanted other people to see them.
That way, people might start surfing again.
Gabriel Sodre's a surfer.
He enjoys seeing Costa's pictures.
He can see that Costa loves doing it.
For Costa, it isn't just about surfing.
There are lots of water sports.
Water sports can make you happy.
Costa has a new challenge.
In 2024, he wants to ride 200 barrel waves.
He likes the idea of doing something difficult.
Surfers everywhere will be able to watch Costa on social media.
