Vocabulary A
(1) A bag that you carry on your back, made of strong material and often used by people who go climbing or walking.
(2) A journey made by air, especially in a plane.
(1) backpack; (2) flight
Word bank: check in · check out · drop off · get in · get on · pick up
1. Before our flight to the Arctic, we need to __________ at the airport and show our passports.
2. After spending three nights at the hotel, the explorers packed their bags and __________ before noon.
check in; checked out
(1) the cave / had / explored / We / before sunset / explore / .
(2) the hidden treasure / found / The explorers / deep / had / find / underground / .
(1) We had explored the cave before sunset.
(2) The explorers had found the hidden treasure deep underground.
Early Arctic explorers made many important discoveries _____________ facing harsh and frigid conditions during their expeditions.
(conversely / nonetheless / despite)
despite
What are two responsibilities required of the person who fills the Geologist role at Basecamp Omega?
Any two of the following: recording detailed scientific logs, recognizing potential geological hazards (like unstable rock faces), or cataloging core samples safely before transport.
(1) to plan or organize something in advance.
(2) to get to a place, especially at the end of a journey.
(3) to put items into a bag in preparation for a trip or journey.
(1) arrange; (2) arrive; (3) pack
Word bank: check in · check out · drop off · get in · get on · pick up
1. Our guide will __________ us __________ at the hotel entrance at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
2. The explorers had to __________ the jeep because it was raining heavily outside.
pick up; get in
(1) had / before / never / such / seen / rare animal / The explorer / see / a / .
(2) already / the rescue team / the explorers / reached safety / reach / By the time / arrived, / had / .
(1) The explorer had never seen such a rare animal before.
(2) By the time the rescue team arrived, the explorers had already reached safety.
Living conditions on ships, like those used by Himilco, were awful during the early days of exploration. ___________, expedition teams did what they could to keep their spirits high.
(even though / nonetheless / in spite of)
nonetheless
According to the text, what is one of the key duties required to keep the expedition safe while monitoring animals?
Predicting animal behavior to keep the expedition safe (or remaining quiet and observant in hidden observation posts).
(1) to decide that something which has been arranged will now not take place.
(2) to pilot something and bring it down onto the ground or another surface.
(3) a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a for particular purpose.
(1) cancel; (2) land; (3) trip
Word bank: check in · check out · drop off · get in · get on · pick up
1. We waited at the bus stop until the expedition bus arrived. Then, we __________ it and found our seats.
2. The driver will __________ the explorers __________ at the entrance to the national park.
3. Before boarding the plane, all passengers must __________ and receive their boarding passes.
got on; drop off; check in
(1) longer / enough food, / prepared / the journey / but / than expected / The team / prepare / was / had / .
(2) the view / climbed / couldn't / but / The explorers / climb / see / had / they / the mountain, / .
(1) The team had prepared enough food, but the journey was longer than expected.
(2) The explorers had climbed the mountain, but they couldn't see the view.
______________ many explorers are celebrated for their discoveries, many historians argue that their expeditions had negative effects on the world around them.
Nellie Bly managed to complete her expedition __________ many people at the time thinking she would fail.
(even though / conversely / in spite of / nonetheless)
even though; in spite of
Based on the applicant profiles and the job descriptions, which specific role is the best fit for Mateo, and which role is best for Elena? Explain why.
Elena fits the Geologist role because she is analytical, has a degree in geology, and has proven experience cataloging rock strata and mineral veins.
Mateo fits the Wildlife Tracker role because he is observant, quiet, patient, and has direct experience tracking elusive animals in Patagonia.
(1) to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
(2) the act of coming or being brought to a place.
(3) to ask for a seat, table, room, etc. to be available for you or somebody else at a future time.
(4) a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen.
(1) travel; (2) arrival; (3) reserve; (4) reservation
Word bank: check in · check out · drop off · get in · get on · pick up
1. We need to __________ of the hotel early tomorrow because our expedition starts at sunrise.
2. The expedition leader asked the driver to __________ the team __________ at the train station.
3. The explorers __________ the boat carefully because the river was moving quickly.
check out; drop off; got on
(1) I want to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but the weather conditions are too extreme.
(2) She plans to join the Explorers Guild, but she has never been on an expedition before.
(3) We hope to see polar bears during our expedition in the Arctic, but they are hibernating.
(1)I had wanted to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but the weather conditions were too extreme.
(2) She had planned to join the Explorers Guild, but she had never been on an expedition before.
(3) We had hoped to see polar bears during our expedition in the Arctic, but they were hibernating.
Sarah prefers to hike in silence; __________, her team enjoy singing and chatting while hiking.
___________ facing dangerous storms and freezing temperatures, the explorers continued their journey across the Arctic.
The team managed to reach the mountain's summit _________ the difficult terrain and exhausting climb.
conversely; despite; in spite of
Based on Mateo's background and description, what specific environment or previous experience makes him well-suited for tracking animals in the Great Rift Valley?
His years of tracking elusive mountain leopards in Patagonia and his experience knowing how to blend into natural surroundings without disturbing wildlife.