El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 211164

The guide at the Auckland War Memorial Museum lowered her voice as she led the group into the gallery. ‘Please keep to the left,’ she said, ‘and do not touch the display cases.’ She paused beside a model waka carved from pale timber. Although the room was crowded, the children became quieter as they read the labels. One boy raised his hand, but before he could speak, his teacher pointed to the sign near the entrance: no food or drink beyond this point. The guide smiled when everyone stayed together and moved slowly from one display to the next.

What can you infer about the visitors?

  

Did You Know?

What is the Dawn Wall known for?
The Dawn Wall is considered one of the hardest climbs on Earth because it has very few places to hold on.

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • summit The highest point of a mountain. Climbers aim to reach the summit of the mountain.
  • determination The strong will to keep trying. Her determination helped her finish the race.
  • granite A hard type of rock often used in buildings. The mountain was made of solid granite.
  • Thinking Question

    What do you think motivates climbers to take on such difficult challenges?

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