A2AI-generatedAugust 2, 2026·2 min read·236 words·7 vocab words·Source: Fox News World

Netflix Star Climber Among Ten Killed in Pakistan Avalanche

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Netflix Star Climber Among Ten Killed in Pakistan Avalanche
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Famous climber Nirmal Purja died in Pakistan avalanche at age forty three. He was Netflix star. Ten climbers killed. He climbed fourteen high peaks fast. Avalanche hit group suddenly. Rescue teams came but weather bad. Helicopters could not fly. Pakistani army helped. After two days found all bodies. No survivors. World climbing community shocked. He inspired many people. Avalanches are biggest danger. Climate change makes weather worse. Mountains stronger than humans.

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Famous Nirmal Purja died in an in Pakistan yesterday. He was forty three years old. He appeared on a popular Netflix show about climbing. Ten climbers died in the snow slide. The accident happened on a high mountain in northern Pakistan. Nirmal Purja was very famous in the climbing world. He climbed all fourteen peaks over eight thousand meters. He did this in record time. Many people watched his shows and followed his journeys. The hit the climbing group suddenly. teams arrived quickly but the weather was terrible. Heavy snow and strong winds made the search very difficult. Helicopters could not fly because of the storm. Families of the climbers waited for news at base camp. They were very worried and sad. The Pakistani army helped with the operation. They sent soldiers and equipment to the mountain. After two days, they found all ten bodies. There were no survivors. The climbing around the world is shocked. Nirmal Purja inspired many young climbers. He showed that impossible goals can be reached. He wrote books and gave speeches about his climbs. His death is a big loss for mountaineering. Experts say avalanches are the biggest danger on high mountains. Climate change makes weather more Climbers must be very careful and well prepared. This reminds everyone of the risks. Mountains will always be stronger than humans. We must respect nature's power.

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How old was Nirmal Purja when he died?

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Past Simple for Completed Actions

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Use past simple for actions finished in the past. Regular verbs add -ed. Irregular verbs change form. Example: 'He climbed all fourteen peaks.'

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He climbed all fourteen peaks over eight thousand meters.

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  1. 01Did you hear about the avalanche?
  2. 02It happened in Pakistan.
  3. 03Ten people died.

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🔑Key Phrases

Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche in PakistanFamous climber killed by snow slide in Pakistan

Main event with past simple verb

Past simple irregular verb

The hiker fell on the icy path.

He climbed all fourteen peaks over eight thousand metersHe reached top of all 14 highest mountains

Achievement statement with specific number

Past simple with quantity phrase

She visited all seven continents.

The avalanche hit the climbing group suddenlySnow slide struck climbers without warning

Sudden event description with adverb

Past simple with manner adverb

The storm arrived unexpectedly.

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Netflix Star Climber Among Ten Killed in Pakistan Avalanche

💬Discussion Questions

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  1. 1

    Why do you think people risk their lives climbing mountains?

    Opinion
  2. 2

    Should there be age limits for high altitude climbing?

    Evaluate
  3. 3

    How has social media changed mountaineering?

    Compare
  4. 4

    Would you climb a dangerous mountain if you could?

    Personal
  5. 5

    Do climbing shows on Netflix encourage risky behavior?

    Opinion
  6. 6

    How does climate change affect mountain safety?

    Predict
  7. 7

    What responsibilities do rescue teams have?

    Evaluate
  8. 8

    Should governments charge climbers for rescue costs?

    Opinion
  9. 9

    Compare this tragedy with other famous mountain disasters.

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  10. 10

    What would you say to a young person inspired by Nirmal Purja?

    Personal

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