ГДЗ по Английскому Языку 11 Класс Модуль 4a Номер 4 Ваулина — Подробные Ответы

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agonizing: extremely tough and painful
tale: narrative or story
peak: summit of a mountain
bold: courageous
irresistible: too alluring to resist
summit: highest point of a mountain
crippled: seriously injured or disabled
against all odds: in spite of all the difficulties
rope: strong cord used for tying or pulling
without knowing it: unintentionally
pitch black: completely dark
edge: boundary where something ends
cliff: steep rock face
frostbitten: injured from freezing conditions
criticized: expressed disapproval or judgment
miraculously: in a surprising and unexpected way

When we talk about the agonizing (extremely difficult) journey these mountaineers faced, it’s important to understand just how challenging (difficult) and intense their adventure was. This tale (story) recounts the unbelievable journey that led them to the peak (top) of the mountain. However, despite the bold (brave) actions of these young men, the real test of their courage was not just physical but mental, as they faced unimaginable challenges.

In reality, had it not been for their strength of will, they might never have made it to the top, as it was not only a physical but a psychological test. There is something irresistible (impossible to resist) about the drive to reach the summit (top) of the mountain — it’s like an overwhelming force that pulls you forward, no matter the obstacles in your way.

However, as with any real survival story, something went terribly wrong. One of the climbers became crippled (severely injured), with broken bones and severe injuries, yet he continued to fight for his life despite all the difficulties. Despite all the struggles, the two friends continued to descend the mountain. Against all odds (despite all the problems), one of the climbers decided to use the rope (thick cord) to help his friend, but little did they know that this would lead to disastrous consequences.

Then, in the pitch black (extremely dark) of the night, with no light or landmarks, something terrifying happened. Without knowing it (accidentally), the climber let go of the rope, unaware that his friend would be too far away to hold on. He was left dangling at the edge (line where something stops) of a cliff (high rock face), unable to move because his fingers were so frostbitten (injured by freezing) that he couldn’t climb the rope. His chances of survival seemed almost nonexistent.

But a miracle happened — the climber survived, despite all the odds. His story is a miraculous (surprisingly) tale of survival in incredibly harsh conditions. However, the decision that had to be made at that moment was heavily criticized (expressed disapproval) by many. While many disagreed with that choice, it was necessary to save at least one life.

This is the kind of story where a person, on the brink of death, must make a difficult decision, and despite everything, they survive (make it through) — leaving an unforgettable impression and forever changing one’s perspective on life.