Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : Mount Everest stands as a monument of beautiful duality. From a distance, its snow-capped peak looks majestic and peaceful, touching the clouds like a sleeping giant. Up close, however, it is a brutal and unforgiving environment where hurricane-force winds and freezing temperatures test the limits of human endurance. On this mountain, breathtaking majesty and deadly danger are perfectly combined. While it inspires thousands of climbers to achieve their greatest dreams, it also claims the lives of those who make even the smallest mistake. Unlike smaller mountains that offer a fun, relaxing weekend hike, Everest requires months of gruelling preparation and a willingness to face extreme hardship.
According to the passage, unlike climbing smaller mountains, climbing Everest requires :
months of gruelling preparation
The question asks what the passage says sets an Everest climb apart from climbing smaller mountains.
The last sentence of the passage states: “Unlike smaller mountains that offer a fun, relaxing weekend hike, Everest requires months of gruelling preparation and a willingness to face extreme hardship.” The requirement named for Everest is therefore months of gruelling preparation.
The passage never mentions local guides. “A few weekends of practice” reverses the contrast, since weekend outings are linked to the smaller mountains. “Basic trekking experience” understates the challenge the passage describes. As the stated requirement is listed, “None of the above” does not apply.
months of gruelling preparation option is correct.
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