VOICED : Everest 60 anos de la conquista

The transcript discusses the historic first ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay 60 years ago. It highlights the unexpected fame they received and how their achievement turned Everest into a symbol of achieving the impossible. The narrative also touches on the modern significance of Everest as a commercial venture and personal challenge, noting recent diverse climbers reaching the summit.

Who were the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• George Mallory and Andrew Irvine

• Junko Tabei and Ang Tshering

• Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

• Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler

What did Hillary and Norgay expect after their successful climb?

• To become global celebrities

• To receive some applause and dinner invitations

• To be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

• To retire from climbing

What was one of the unknowns about Mount Everest at the time of the first ascent?

• If climbers could remain conscious at high altitudes

• Whether it was the highest mountain in the world

• The exact location of the summit

• The weather conditions at the top

How has the symbolism of Everest evolved in modern times?

• It is only a symbol of environmental conservation

• It remains solely a symbol of adventure

• It is now seen as a commercial opportunity and personal challenge

• It is no longer considered significant

Which of the following groups recently reached the summit of Everest?

• A family of four

• A team of scientists

• A group of school children

• A young Saudi woman, a woman with an amputation, and an 80-year-old man