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American Think 3 - Unit 11 (reading)

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