READING questions (Nepal)

Dawa Steven Sherpa studied at a British university.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Dawa Steven Sherpa’s father was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

The school in Khumjung was founded by a Sherpa.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Dawa’s grandfather was a close friend of Sir Edmund Hillary.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Dawa’s grandfather had no formal education.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Sherpas traditionally earned less than the average Nepalese wage.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

The new generation of Sherpas prefers engineering over mountaineering.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

The new generation of Sherpas prefers to remain in their villages year-round.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

The mountaineering industry has significantly improved the living conditions of Sherpas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

The text suggests that there is little unemployment in Nepal.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN