Form 6: Crossing the Frozen Peak

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Kaito dug his ice axe deep into the glacier face, preventing a dangerous slip down the slope.' How did Kaito save himself?

2. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because the blizzard reduced visibility to zero, the climbers halted and pitched their snow tent.' Why did they stop climbing?

3. WordsBox

   Kaito ____ thermal goggles because the glare ____ blinding on the ice.

4. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Kaito's breath condensed into frost on his scarf as the temperature dropped below freezing.' What formed frost on the scarf?

5. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'The snow bridge over the crevasse collapsed under the heavy weight of the sled.' What triggered the snow bridge failure?

6. WordsBox

   They ____ warm inside the tent because Kaito ____ the gas stove.

7. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because they melted clean snow over the stove, the climbers had plenty of fresh drinking water.' How did they get water?

8. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Kaito adjusted his crampons because his boots were slipping on the smooth blue ice.' Why did Kaito adjust his equipment?

9. WordsBox

   The mountain guide ____ the group because an avalanche ____ possible.

10. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'A sudden booming sound echoed across the valley as an overhang of ice broke off the cliff.' What caused the booming noise?

11. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Because Kaito kept his extra gloves inside his jacket, they stayed warm and dry when he needed them.' Why were his spare gloves dry?

12. WordsBox

    Kaito ____ the rope because the wind ____ stronger on the ridge.

13. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Sun glare off the white snow can cause snow blindness, so the team kept their dark goggles on.' Why were goggles necessary?

14. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'The frostbite warning sign prompted Kaito to rub his cold fingers together vigorously.' Why did Kaito rub his fingers?

15. WordsBox

    They ____ the summit peak after they ____ the final steep ice wall.