Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
plateau
/ˈplætəʊ/a large flat area of land that is high above sea level
shudder
/ˈʃʌdə(r)/a sudden shaking movement of your body caused by fear, cold, or disgust
paralyze
/ˈpærəlaɪz/to make someone completely unable to move or act, often through extreme shock or fear
echo
/ˈekəʊ/a sound that is heard again when sound waves bounce back from a surface like a wall or rock
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The pirates sat down on the high ground to rest. Silver and the sick men were tired, and finding the skeleton had frightened everyone. From this plateau, we had a magnificent view. In front of us, the green forest stretched out toward the sea, while behind us lay Skeleton Island and the blue ocean. Silver took out his compass and studied the direction carefully. "There are three tall trees," he said, "in a line from Skeleton Island. It will be easy to find the treasure now. We could almost stop and eat first." "I have no appetite," growled Morgan. "Thinking...
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