Mountaineering and Expeditions Quiz

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Which of the following is the correct translation for 'су тасқыны, сел'?

  • thunderstorm
  • tornado
  • flood (correct)
  • dust storm

What is the appropriate completion for the sentence: The climber's hands felt...because of the freezing weather?

  • goal
  • clue
  • numb (correct)
  • made

Identify the correct phrase for the meaning of 'кейінге қалдыру'.

  • put on
  • put in
  • put up
  • put off (correct)

Which sentence correctly uses the Present Perfect Continuous Tense?

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What is the correct form to complete the sentence: Helen...(to wash) the dishes for fifteen minutes?

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Which of the following correctly identifies what a dragonfly is?

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Identify the option that represents the correct translation for 'көшпенді'.

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Which option does NOT belong to the list?

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What is a house defined as?

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Which material is NOT typically used in the construction of a house?

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What structural unit is described as the fundamental unit of life?

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What phrase accurately represents a flexible material used in traditional structures?

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What is the correct translation of the word 'yurt'?

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What is the English equivalent of 'көшпенділер'?

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What does the adjective 'automatic' convert to an adverb?

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What phrase is suitable to describe learning English compared to learning Chinese?

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In the context of the sentence, which word completes the phrase about Larry's age?

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What action does a rescuer perform according to the provided sentence?

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From which country was Sir Edmund Hillary?

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Which mountain is known as the highest in the world?

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What defines an expedition?

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Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'A third climber...them just... from the summit of Everest.'?

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What is Anker's opinion about Mallory and Irvine's climb?

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What is the English translation of the word 'inspire'?

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Who participated in a desert marathon in Morocco?

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In which year was Aron Ralston hiking through a canyon in Utah?

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What is the title of the film in which actor James Franco played the role of Ralston?

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What is the English term for the word 'альпинист'?

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Flashcards

Dragonfly

A type of insect with two pairs of wings.

Yurt

A type of tent-like dwelling traditionally used by nomadic people in Central Asia.

Yurt

A large, portable dwelling traditionally used by nomadic people in Central Asia.

Yurt

A large, portable, circular dwelling used by nomadic people. Typically made from felt and wood.

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Nomad

A person who travels from place to place without a permanent home.

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Homonym

A word that is used in more than one way.

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Homophone

A word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning and spelling.

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Homograph

A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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Where is Sir Edmund Hillary from?

Sir Edmund Hillary was a famous mountaineer from New Zealand, known for his successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.

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What mountain is pictured?

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, stands tall on the border between Nepal and Tibet.

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What is an expedition?

An expedition is a carefully planned journey for a specific purpose, often involving exploration, research, or adventure.

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What happened to the third climber?

After reaching the summit of Everest, the third climber spotted other climbers 240 meters away.

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What is Anker's opinion on Mallory and Irvine's climb?

Anker has doubts that Mallory and Irvine actually reached the summit of Everest, raising questions about their historic climb.

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What does the word "inspire" mean?

The word "inspire" in English means to motivate or encourage someone to do something great or to create something.

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Who was lost in the desert in Morocco?

Mauro Prosperi, a marathon runner, got lost in the desert during a race in Morocco.

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Who encountered a terrifying situation in a Utah canyon?

Aron Ralston, a climber, had a frightening experience while hiking in a Utah canyon, getting trapped by a boulder.

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What movie is based on Ralston's story?

The movie "127 Hours" is based on Aron Ralston's story and highlights his incredible survival against all odds while trapped in a canyon.

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What is the English word for "альпинист"?

An "alpinist" in English is a person who climbs mountains, particularly in the Alps.

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House

A single-unit residential building that can range in complexity from a simple hut to a complex structure with modern amenities.

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Cell

The fundamental unit of life, responsible for all basic life functions.

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Flexible plant stems

A flexible plant stem used to build or support structures, commonly used for making yurt frames.

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Gust of wind

A sudden rush of air, often associated with strong wind.

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Long rope

A long rope used for rescuing people from dangerous situations.

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Climb to safety

To move to a higher position, often with the help of a rope or ladder.

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Rescue

The process of helping someone who is in danger or trouble.

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Rescue worker

A person who carries out rescue operations.

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Study Notes

Multiple Choice Questions

  • Question 1: Sir Edmund Hillary was a mountaineer from New Zealand.
  • Question 2: The mountain in the picture is Everest.
  • Question 3: Expedition is an organized journey for a purpose.
  • Question 4: A third climber ... them just ... ... from the summit of Everest. (The provided text is incomplete and cannot be summarized fully.)
  • Question 5: Anker doubts that Mallory and Irvine reached the summit.
  • Question 6: The translation of "inspire" is "inspire", "to motivate", or "to encourage".
  • Question 7: Mauro Prosperi was taking part in a desert marathon in Morocco.
  • Question 8: In 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking through a canyon in Utah.
  • Question 9: James Franco played the role of Ralston in the film "Hours". The correct answer is 127.
  • Question 10: The translation of "alpinist" to English is "mountaineer".
  • Question 11: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.
  • Question 12: "Drought" is the translation of "құрғақшылық".
  • Question 13: The climber's hands felt numb due to freezing weather.
  • Question 14: The word "flood" is the correct translation for су тасқыны, сел.
  • Question 15: The correct answer is "hiking".
  • Question 16 & 17: Specific translations were not found. The questions are incomplete and cannot be summarized fully.
  • Question 18: The correct answer appears to be "the Himalayas"
  • Question 19: The correct answer is "Present Perfect Continuous Tense"
  • Question 20: The correct answer is "hiking" (repeated word)
  • Question 21: The correct answer is "has been washing"
  • Question 22: The correct answer is "have been discussing"
  • Question 23: The correct answer is "put off"

Short Answer Questions:

  • Question 24: The correct answer is "Did".
  • (Question 25): The correct answer is "nomad".
  • (Question 26): The correct answer is "on".
  • Question 27: The correct answer is "warrior"
  • Question 28: The correct answer is "put on".
  • Question 29: The correct answer is "put up with".
  • Question 30: The correct answer appears to be "warrior".
  • Question 31: The answers are included in the context of other questions and will require further data/text.
  • Question 32: The correct answer is "dragonfly".
  • Question 33: The correct answer is "nomads".
  • Question 34: The question is incomplete, the text section refers to a previous answer and hence a specific context cannot be fully identified.
  • Question 35: The correct answer is "happily".
  • Question 36: The correct answer appears to be "the most bad".
  • Question 37: The correct answer appears to be "friendlier".

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