____ a. twig ____ b. hiker ____ c. lighter

____ a. rocky ____ b. muddy ____ c. foggy

____ a. ridge ____ b. sunburn ____ c. lighter

____ a. sprain ____ b. blister ____ c. twig

____ a. sprain ____ b. ridge ____ c. sunburn

____ a. low cloud in the air that makes seeing difficult ____ b. a wet earth path covered in water

____ a. a small dry stick from a tree ____ b. a high narrow top line of a mountain with sharp drops

____ a. a pointed little tree stick that can scratch skin ____ b. red skin damage from bright daylight

____ a. a heavy bag carried on a trip ____ b. red and hurting skin caused by staying in daylight too long

____ a. a rucksack carrying many survival items ____ b. a fluid bubble formed on feet

____ a. a rocky slope on a mountain peak ____ b. a soft wet ground track after rain

____ 5 essentials ____ 10 essentials ____ 20 essentials

____ 1 litre ____ 3 litres ____ 5 litres

"Well, to be honest, I'd much rather walk in the countryside because it's much easier for me. I usually go to a small park near my hometown on weekends to unwind after work."

"Whenever I go out, I make sure to carry a heavy pack with the basics. You know, I never leave without a water bottle, some snacks and a backup charger, because my phone's battery doesn't last all day."

"Yes, actually. Last year, I got turned around in a village near my city. I wasn't sure what to do, so I just asked someone for directions and walked back."

"I think I'd choose travelling with just one or two close friends. You see, it's much easier to agree on plans, and we can take our time exploring without any stress."

"Well, I think a lot of people like hard trips because they want to test their limits away from city life. Walking up a steep ridge or camping in rough weather gives them a real feeling of achievement. It's also nice to leave screens behind and feel close to nature. And, you know, some hikers just love the excitement of problems, like thick fog or a tricky path. It makes their normal week feel more interesting, I guess. That's why they often come home happy, even when they are tired."

"In my opinion, yes, schools should teach basic survival skills to everyone. It's essential to know how to treat a painful blister or a sprain if somebody gets hurt outdoors. I think students should also learn simple safety habits, like how to stay warm or use a lighter safely. If young people learn these things early, they'll be better prepared for an emergency on a weekend trip. That could really help when nobody is near. And honestly, it isn't hard to learn these things at school."

"On the one hand, phone apps are really useful because they help you stay on the right path. I know how to use a map app, and it gives me peace of mind. But, on the other hand, a phone can stop working when the battery is empty. Then people can get lost if they don't have a paper map. So I think it's best to take both, and not only the phone. For me, a paper map is a good friend on a long walk, so I always pack one."

"Well, to be honest, I think rescue teams should help anyone in danger, whatever the reason. But it's not fair when people ignore the weather warnings or go to dangerous places without the right equipment. Rescuers risk their own safety in bad conditions, like searching along a rocky path at night. So help should always come, but maybe people should take responsibility before they go. It's a hard question, really. I'd say the rescuers deserve our thanks, too, because their job is very hard."