A British climber named Fay Manners and her climbing buddy, Michelle Dvorak, were saved after being stuck on Chaukhamba mountain in northern India for three days. They faced tough times when the rope holding their supplies broke, leaving them without necessary gear. Even though they sent out a distress signal, it was hard for search teams to find them at first.

Ms. Manners, who is an experienced climber living in Chamonix, France, felt really down when they lost their safety stuff and food. They had to deal with freezing cold, no food, and difficult terrain while waiting for help. They had only one sleeping bag, fought off hypothermia, and managed with very little water until a helicopter finally spotted them.

When the helicopter couldn't rescue them due to bad weather, Ms. Manners and her friend decided to come down the mountain on their own. They met some French climbers who gave them important help like gear, food, and guidance. These climbers helped them cross dangerous areas, which eventually led to their rescue.

Ms. Manners, who is well-known for her climbing accomplishments, stressed the importance of having the right gear and being prepared for mountain trips. Despite what happened, she is still determined to encourage women to try climbing and mountaineering. This incident, though rare, showed how tough and skilled you need to be in challenging places like mountains.

Original news source: Climbers rescued after three days on mountain (BBC)

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– News Summary
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– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article (e.g., "Women climbers face unique challenges," "Having proper gear is essential for mountain climbing," "Rescue teams should prioritize experienced climbers"). Have students move around the room and indicate their level of agreement with each statement. Afterward, they can discuss their opinions in small groups.
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– Future Predictions
Instructions: In small groups, have students discuss and predict what they think might happen next for Ms. Manners and her climbing friend after this incident. Encourage them to consider potential changes in their approach to climbing, any new safety measures they might take, or how they could inspire others with their story. Then, each group can share their predictions with the class.

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1. What do you think it would feel like to be stuck on a mountain without food or proper gear?
2. Do you think you would have the courage to come down a mountain on your own if a rescue helicopter couldn't reach you?
3. How important do you think it is to have the right gear when going on a mountain trip?
4. Why do you think Ms. Manners is determined to encourage women to try climbing and mountaineering?
5. Do you think you would be able to fight off hypothermia like Ms. Manners did?
6. How do you think the French climbers felt when they were able to help Ms. Manners and her friend?
7. Why do you think it was hard for the search teams to find Ms. Manners and her friend at first?
8. What would you do if you were in a situation like Ms. Manners, with very little water and supplies?
9. How do you think the experience of being stuck on a mountain for three days changed Ms. Manners and her friend?
10. Do you think you would still want to climb mountains after going through an experience like Ms. Manners did?
11. Why do you think Ms. Manners decided to continue climbing despite the tough situation she faced?
12. How do you think the French climbers' help impacted Ms. Manners and her friend's chances of survival?
13. What do you think are some important skills to have if you want to climb mountains?
14. How do you think Ms. Manners felt when the helicopter couldn't rescue them due to bad weather?
15. Why do you think Ms. Manners stressed the importance of being prepared for mountain trips after this incident?

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