Share American Think 3 - Unit 11 (reading)
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The cave stretches 10 km into the mountain. What does 'stretches' mean?
Changes direction
Extends over a distance
Disappears underground
Becomes deeper
What are 'chambers' inside a cave?
Underwater entrances
Small pieces of rock
Large enclosed spaces
Dangerous animals
What are 'narrow passages'?
Tight spaces that are difficult to move through
Large open areas with plenty of space
Deep lakes inside mountains
High platforms above the ground
The cave was 'flooded' after heavy rain. What does this mean?
It was filled with water
It was covered in ice
It was filled with smoke
It was damaged by fire
The boys were 'trapped' inside the cave. What does 'trapped' mean?
Invited to stay
Ready to leave
Allowed to enter
Unable to escape
The divers didn't have the right 'equipment'. What does this word refer to?
Food prepared for a trip
Instructions for an emergency
Tools and materials needed for an activity
People trained to do a job
What is an 'emergency'?
An event planned several months ahead
A regular training session
A serious situation requiring immediate action
A celebration after a victory
What is the main purpose of a 'rescue' operation?
To organize a competition
To examine historical objects
To save people from danger
To explore an unknown location
The boys were sitting on a 'shelf of rock'. What does this mean?
A flat rocky ledge
A wooden storage shelf
A pile of loose stones
A tunnel full of water
What is a 'wetsuit'?
A uniform worn by police officers
A jacket used for mountain climbing
A coat designed for snowy weather
A special suit worn for activities in water
In the phrase 'a supply of oxygen' what does 'supply' mean?
A warning about danger
A type of diving mask
An amount available for use
A device for measuring depth
The divers were 'guided' by ropes. What does 'guided' mean?
Asked to remain still
Forced to move faster
Taught how to swim
Shown the way
What are 'air bubbles'?
Small pockets of gas in a liquid
Drops of water falling from above
Tiny pieces of broken rock
Bright reflections of sunlight
What are 'stretchers' used for in rescue operations?
Storing emergency food
Measuring the depth of water
Carrying injured or weak people
Removing water from tunnels
The last person was 'brought out' of the cave. What does this mean?
Left behind in the cave
Sent back to the entrance
Taken from inside to outside
Moved deeper underground
All 13 members 'survived'. What does this mean?
They stayed alive despite the danger
They completed their journey without help
They recovered all their belongings
They returned to their daily training
