CLIMBING UP THE STARS!
The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, 8848m high. Many …………………………. (50. ADVENTURE) climbers have risked their lives climbing it. More than 140 people have died, some in their attempt to reach the peak, and others who were …………………………. (51. FORTUNE) in their return trip from the top. Being …………………………. (52. CONFIDE) is not enough for this trip. You should be fit, skilled and you must take the proper …………………………. (53. SUPPLY) with you. This could mean the difference between life and death. Nevertheless, such an …………………………. (54. OPERATE) is full of danger.
Rarely does a climber return from Mount Everest without needing …………………………. (55. MEDICINE) attention. Some come down, with fingers or toes so …………………………. (56. FREEZE) that they clink like glass.
But what is it that makes people risk their lives or take the …………………………. (57. PUNISH) Mt Everest imposes on them? Why is it that even the death of fellow climbers doesn’t …………………………. (58. COURAGE) them?
…………………………. (59. UNDERSTAND) climbers’ reasons may be difficult. Perhaps it’s the thrill of standing on the peak of the highest mountain, the place on earth that’s the closest to the stars.
50 adventurous
51 fortunate
52 confident
53 supplies
54 operation
55 medical
56 frozen
57 punishments
58 discourage
59 understanding