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Mermaid appears at Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire Oaks
Visitors to Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire Oaks could hardly believe their eyes when they spotted a real life mermaid swimming among the sharks this weekend. The mermaid in question was Dr Daniela Rodler, whose spectacular underwater performances have produced rave reviews across Europe.
It’s the first time Germany-based Daniela, a qualified vet, has made an appearance in England and staff at Blue Planet Aquarium were delighted with the reaction she received; particularly from younger visitors. "Daniela made regular surprise appearances, alongside our team of divers," said Blue Planet’s Rebecca Collins. We’re delighted she agreed to use Blue Planet as the venue for her first ever displays in England and she certainly proved to be a spectacular added attraction to our visitors. It was fascinating to see how the sand tiger sharks and rays reacted to her but the greatest reaction was from the younger visitors who were clearly enchanted to finally get to meet a mermaid," she added.
As well as her role as a mermaid, Daniela is a former international swimmer and a qualified vet who is currently lecturing at the University of Munich. She is also a choir soprano singer who performed at the Lord of the Rings Symphony in Munich, Nürnberg and Stuttgart, and in the Pirates of the Caribbean Symphony at the Munich Philharmonic. In addition to that she recently completed a fantasy film which is due to be released in Germany next year, has done modelling work and is a proficient free diver. "Dr Rodler is a totally unique character who has achieved so much in her life to date – the fact that she is also a mermaid only adds to the fascination," added Rebecca.
hardly – alig
spectacular – látványos
rave – rajongó
qualified – képesített
to be delighted with – el van ragadtatva valamitől
particularly – legfőképp
venue – helyszín
attraction – attrakció
fascinating – lenyűgöző
to be enchanted – elbűvölve lenni
to lecture – előadást tartani egyetemen
choir – kórus
in addition to – ráadásul
modelling – modellkedés
free diver – könnyűbúvár
to achieve – elérni valamit
to date – ezidáig
to add – hozzátenni
Match the words with the definitions.
a) qualified
b) to add
c) venue
d) to be enchanted
e) diver
1. the scene of an event
2. to say or write further
3. a person who swims below the surface of the water
4. to be delighted
5. to have the necessary skills, knowledge or degree
Answers: 1-c 2-b 3-e 4-d 5-a
