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2. Read the passage:
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High-altitude climbing is still a very dangerous task despite the availability of oxygen
masks and other protective equipment which modern climbers take with them. These, of
course, are indispensable accessories of climbing, but more important than these is the
stamina of the climber which ultimately determines the success of his attempt.
Throughout his journey, death is his constanı companion which he can keep at a distance
only with his superb presence of mind. He has to tread every inch of the ground with the
utmost care, for a false step may not only strike him a fatal blow but also bring disaster to
the whole expedition. That is why all expeditions invariably take with them local guides
who are experienced climbers and who have a thorough knowledge of the nature of the
terrain. Moreover, a huge amount of capital is needed for financing these expeditions,
and this is generally provided by governments or rich private organizations.
The primary objective of the mountaineering expedition is to get to the top of a high
mountain, which, in the past has withstood all attempts to conquer it. But it should not be
presumed that the expedition is a complete failure if it does not reach its destination.
Sometimes operations are temporarily suspended because of bad weather, loss of some
valuable equipment, or the sudden death of a very important member of the party,
Every big expedition takes with it men who are interested in botany, geology & various
other branches of science, and these men carry with them equipment for recording their​

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Answer:

High-altitude climbing is still a very dangerous task despite the availability of oxygen

masks and other protective equipment which modern climbers take with them. These, of

course, are indispensable accessories of climbing, but more important than these is the

stamina of the climber which ultimately determines the success of his attempt.

Throughout his journey, death is his constanı companion which he can keep at a distance

only with his superb presence of mind. He has to tread every inch of the ground with the

utmost care, for a false step may not only strike him a fatal blow but also bring disaster to

the whole expedition. That is why all expeditions invariably take with them local guides

who are experienced climbers and who have a thorough knowledge of the nature of the