Developing vocabulary
• Elicit/Explain the meaning of the words in bold
in the text by giving an example, explanation
or synonym. Ss may check in their dictionaries
where necessary.
• Check Ss' answers.
Suggested Answer Key
agonising: extremely difficult
tale: story
peak: top of the mountain
bold: brave
irresistible: impossible to resist, highly attractive
summit: top of the mountain
crippled: severely injured
against all odds: despite all the problems
rope: thick cord used for tying, pulling
without knowing it: accidentally
pitch black: extremely dark, no light at all
edge: line where sth stops
cliff: high rock face
frostbitten: injured by being frozen
criticised: expressed disapproval
miraculously: surprisingly