The Thai Cave Rescue

Walking through caves can be very ​ (a)   ; you must be careful or you might fall.

The twins​ (b)   a way to get to London.

We met at the ​ (c)   of the river; where it meets the sea.

We usually go away in ​ (d)   season because a lot of places are flooded.

The cave contained many ​ (e)   .

• treacherous
• devised
• mouth
• monsoon
• chambers

It is ​ (a)   , that we announce the passing of the queen.

The mountaineer had to be ​ (b)   to hospital when they fell.

Mrs Riley's mood ​ (c)   over the course of the day and by the evening she was very miserable indeed.

When we ​ (d)   from the library, it was night time.

After the building collapsed in the earthquake, they had to ​ (e)   many bodies from the rubble.

• with heavy hearts
• airlifted
• deteriorated
• emerged
• extract

What does it mean to be 'in quarantine'?

• to be kept separate from others due to illegal behaviour

• to be kept separate from others to protect the health of yourself or others

• to be kept separate from those of the opposite gender, based on religious beliefs

• to be kept separate from others so as to not be able to communicate or receive information

Complete the phrase used in formal situations when announcing some unfortunate news:

It is with (a)   hearts that...

In what year did the event take place?

• 2016

• 2028

• 2018

• 2008

What natural event caused the soccer team to become trapped in the cave?

• A sudden monsoon

• An earthquake

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

How many members were trapped in the Tham Luang cave complex?

• Thirteen

• Twelve

• Eleven

• Fourteen

What was one of the main challenges faced by the rescue team?

• Narrow passages and strong currents

• Lack of food and water

• Wild animals in the cave

• Communication barriers

What was the outcome of the rescue operation?

• All thirteen members were successfully extracted

• Only a few members were rescued

• The rescue operation was called off

• The team was found but not rescued

Match the following words to their meanings:

• monsoon

• hazardous and unpredictable

• devise

• related to the wet season in South Asia

• treacherous

• a person trained to give medical care

• chamber

• an enclosed space such as a room

• medic

• to create or plan