Dictation. Mountaineering

After being bitten by an insect, she realized it was a _______.

• bee sting

• snake bite

• frostbite

Many climbers struggle to _______ the altitude during the first few days.

• conquer

• adapt to

• insist on

The team finally managed to _______ after five weeks of climbing.

• overcome a barrier

• reach the top

• make time for themselves

Climbing Mount Everest without oxygen can lead to serious _______.

• overhydration

• oxygenation

• oxygen deprivation

People who _______ often miss out on a lot in life.

• dare to take risks

• refuse to move

• avoid challenges

The doctor warned that not wearing gloves in the cold could cause _______.

• an avalanche

• frostbite

• a storm hit

The pilot learned how to _______ during his training.

• fly the plane

• sail in the sea

• carry supplies

He was so _______ that he thought nothing bad could happen to him.

• naïve

• stubborn

• confident

When the _______ eased off, the climbers continued their journey.

• avalanche

• storm

• glacier

If you don’t wear _______ while climbing, you might freeze.

• proper oxygen

• limbs

• suitable clothing