John likes to do sports very much. He is a mountain 15 . Last spring, he 16 a big decision to climb Qomolangma. He knew it was difficult to climb the world’s 17 mountain. And there were lots of risks in front of him, but he still wanted to do so, because that was his dream.
May 5th was the most exciting day for John. After a(n) 18 in the tent, he and his guide started their journey to the top of the mountain. Everything seemed well at first. There was no wind or snow. 19 when they were close to the top, things were completely different. The wind became strong and cold. He felt like that many knives were cutting his body. He felt sick and 20 a lot. His cough made the guide worried. The guide told John that 21 should turn back. He took the guide’s advice, but 22 the way back he passed out. When John woke up, he found he was lying in a hospital.