Oct. 2 - At least 36 people died and dozens more injured when a ferry
sank near Hong Kong's Lamma island after a collision with another
vessel. Sarah Charlton reports.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
- How many people was the ferry carrying?
- What company did it belong to?
- Who were the passengers?
- Where was the ferry taking them?
- Where was the second ship heading?
- What followed the collision?
- How many people were sent to hospital?
- Did the second boat continue its journey?
- Were any children among the people who died?
A vessel is a ship or large boat (formal). e.g. a fishing/sailing vessel
A maritime disaster is a disaster that happens at sea.
When you launch something, you begin something that requires much effort. e.g. The police have launched an investigation into his activities.
A mortuary is a place where the bodies of dead people are kept until they are buried or cremated
There is a video transcript here.
Read more on this story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19797588
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/02/hong-kong-ferry-disaster-36
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