Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: Drake , thanks in part to Sandra 's ability to speak Spanish and Rupert 's idea of stealing the abandoned shoes of Morgan and using them as bartering goods , was able to secure numerous supplies , while Morgan did not plan as well .
Simplified: Drake , thanks to Sandra being able to speak Spanish and Rupert 's idea to steal the untouched shoes of Morgan and use them as exchanging goods , was able to get a lot of items , while Morgan did not plan as well .