1. Greetings monsieur and Madame, My name is Jacques-Yves Cousteau and I am
from the country France. I was born on June 11, 1910 in Saint-Andre-De-Cubzac,
France.
I (along with engineer Emile Gagman) invented the Aqua-Lung. Aqua Lung was
the first underwater breathing device. Today it is much better known as Scuba.
Scuba stands for Self- Contained- Underwater- Breathing- Apparatus. I invented
this in the year 1948.
The invention of the Aqua-Lung was the most useful invention for the marine
exploration. With the help of the breathing apparatus, divers/researchers could
stay underwater and study in much more detail.
Now I would like to give you a choice.
Would you like to hear about important events in my life?
(Well you already know that I was born on June 11, 1910. I Invented the Aqua-
Lung in 1942. During the World War II I was a heavy gunnery officer for the
French navy and I won the Legion D’Honneuor for my bravery. In 1961 I was
awarded the national Geographic’s Gold Medal. A couple of years later I had my
own TV show called “The undersea World of Jacques Cousteau” After winning
more awards such as the U.S. Presidential Award and The Centennial Award I
finally died on June 25th 1997.)
The problems or benefits for exploration that I am responsible for or have
witnessed?
(I invented the Aqua-Lung in the year 1942. This opened up numerous
opportunities to learn about the undersea world and also created many job
opportunities. Now people could learn about what the world was like under the
sea and to do that many people could be appointed. For example to go for an
expedition to explore the undersea you are going to need a ship and you need
people to take care of that ship. Jacques Cousteau himself helped the French
Navy take mines out of the French seas by using his own invention. The problem
that could be caused by this invention is the pollution being done by divers or
researchers. The undersea is not made for humans to come and when they come
in such masses, it harms the environment even if rules such as not littering are
followed.)
Or
An interesting incident in my life?

2. (When I joined the French navy I actually wanted to become a pilot but I couldn’t
because of a horrifying car accident I was in. I was driving my dad’s sports car
and suddenly the headlights went off and whistle I fell of the cliff. I injured
myself so severely that my dream of becoming a pilot was destroyed. To recover
myself I went back to navy and started swimming. Here I was given my first pair
of underwater goggles, the kind that were used by divers. I was so impressed
with what I saw underneath the sea I immediately started working on a device
that would help humans breathe underwater. I couldn’t work too much on this
because of World War II. I became a heavy guns officer and fought with bravery
for my country. I was later awarded the prestigious Legion d’Honneur.)
Well now I am ready to answer any questions you have about me!
Answering the questions …
Now lets do a little fun thing. Hold your breath for as long as you can. I’ll
participate along with you. 20 Seconds Later Well that wasn’t too long. Imagine
if you only had that little of time to study the undersea. You wouldn’t be able to
study too much would you? So when you hear the name Jacques Cousteau,
always remember that if I were never to be born, you could stay underwater for
20 seconds. So if you ever are going to go diving and they give you a breathing
apparatus, always remember and acknowledge Jacques Cousteau.