Question

Vocabulary Trou Choose the correct word. 1 Not many people believe that Mallory made/reached it to the top of Everest. 2 They achieved/managed their aim of climbing the tallest mountain in Britain. 3 The climber's hands felt wild/numb because of the freezing weather. 4 After the heavy blizzard, thick snow surrounded/ conquered the village. 5 His clue/goal was to reach the top of the mountain in one hour.

Answer 1

1. Mallory reached it to the top of Everest.
2. They achieved their aim of climbing the tallest mountain in Britain.
3. The climber's hands felt numb because of the freezing weather.
4. After the heavy blizzard, the village was surrounded by thick snow.
5. His goal was to reach the top of the mountain in one hour.

Answer 2

1. The correct word is "reached." The sentence is saying that not many people believe that Mallory reached the top of Everest. 2. The correct word is "achieved." The sentence is saying that they successfully accomplished their goal of climbing the tallest mountain in Britain. 3. The correct word is "numb." The sentence is saying that the climber's hands felt numb because of the freezing weather. 4. The correct word is "surrounded." The sentence is saying that after the heavy blizzard, thick snow surrounded the village. 5. The correct word is "goal." The sentence is saying that his goal was to reach the top of the mountain in one hour.