listening
Rescue
Listen to this internet radio news item about a rescue operation in Guangxi and then answer the questions.
Question 1
What was the weather supposed to be like on the day of the race?
Question 2
How many runners are still missing?
a. none
b. 25
c. 350
Question 3
When did the bad weather begin?
a. at the end of the race
b. 60 minutes after the start of the race
c. in the middle of the race
Question 4
How many people had put their name down for the race and how many actually took part?
a. 25 / 600
b. 600 / 250
c. 350 / 500
d. 500 / 350
Question 5
How often is the race held?
a. twice a year
b. every year
c. every month
Question 6
When was the alarm sounded?
a. 10.00 hrs
b. 11.00 hrs
c. 13.00 hrs
d. 11.30 hrs
Question 7
When did the rescue operation end?
a. late morning
b. about 17.00 hrs
c. late evening
Question 8
What was used during the operation?
a. air rescue
b. sea rescue
c. foot rescue teams only
Question 9
Who was the last person to be rescued?
Question 10
How many runners were taken to hospital?
a. seven
b. more than 20
c. fewer than 10
Question 11
Why was one runner kept in hospital?
a. he has a broken leg
b. he has injured his back
c. he has breathing problems
Answers:
1. d, 2. a, 3. b, 4. d, 5. b, 6. d, 7. b, 8. a, 9. b, 10. c, 11. c