Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below .

Fire broke out in one of the holds of the cargo ship “ Electra “ sailing from Montreal to
Southampton . As the fire spread out of control , the captain decided to send out an S.O.S . for
help . He and his crew were in grave danger . The Radio Officer on the “ Atlanta “ received the
message . The passenger liner sped to the scene , and the “ Electra “ ‘s captain and crew were
saved in a thrilling rescue . The “ Electra “ was carrying a mixed cargo , including timber for
making furniture and wheat for making bread . Answer the following questions .

1. What two kinds of ships are mentioned in the story ?

The kinds of ships were Atlanta ship and Electra ship.

2. If you were going on holiday , which of these would you travel on ?

I would travel on Atlanta.

3. What caused the danger to the captain and crew of the “ Electra “ ?

What caused danger to the Electra was a fire.

4. What does the radio signal S.O.S. mean ?

It means help.

5. In which country did the “ Electra “ pick up her cargo ?

From Montreal.

6. What kinds of cargo did it carry ?

Timber and wheat.

7. What else is timber used for ?

paper
8. What is the “ hold “ of a ship ?
Space for carrying cargo
9. What name do we give to people who come from Canada ?
canadians
10. Give a good title to the passage .
The burning ship