P6 EL Comprehension

An engineer had warned him about it via a telephone call.

A pirate had a knife to Captain Ken’s throat and Farooq did not want to risk endangering Ken’s life.

immobilised with fear

They had climbed on board using a ladder that was hooked onto the stern deck.

They wanted its cargo of diesel oil.

They wanted to hold the crew hostage for ransom.

Asian waters

He and his men took risks while his boss took the profits.

False. His hands were tied and he was surrounded by three pirates./He had a knife to his throat.

False. He let them live because of their cooperation.

True. They thought the ship was smuggling goods.

3, 2, 1

unperturbed, concealed, seized.

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