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Discuss the question with a partner.
• How important is it to think creatively in unexpected or life threatening situations? |
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Read the news article and choose the best headline.
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A driver wanted to cross a remote road which is never used1 for winter travel because of the snowy terrain.
After his vehicle got stuck in snow, he
realised he did not have cell phone service
— and his family was out of the country,
which made the situation worse. |
which were
lifesaving.
“In a situation like this one, the drivers are
encouraged to stay with their vehicles and
find a way to call for help. So far, many lives have been saved3 because the drivers remained
near their vehicles and didn’t walk awayf the head of the police department said.
The driver eventually typed out a text message to his friend explaining his situation, attached
his phone to his drone and launched it several hundred feet into the air. Due to the increased
elevation, his phone was connected to a tower and sent the message.
“The teams were sent4 to the place and saved him.
Now, he is safe and sound in his home," the
head of the police department stated.
“ Drivers who cross that road in winter will be fined5. At the moment, a small police station is
being built6 on that terrain in order to avoid possible
accidents, ” he added.