What was the fishing boat's problem?
When a fishing boat lost power off the coast of Norway last winter, its crew of four were within hours of being swept onto rocks. Their rescue came from an unlikely source: a ferry carrying tourists to see the northern lights. The ferry captain, Ingrid Solberg, changed course without hesitation, even though it meant disappointing her passengers. 'The sea doesn't wait for a schedule,' she said later. Passengers, instead of complaining, helped to pass blankets and hot drinks to the fishermen as they came aboard. Many described the evening as the most memorable of their trip, though they never saw the northern lights.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It had lost its engine power
- Step 1: Find the part of the text that deals with this. Step 2. Opening sentence. Answer: It had lost its engine power. Why not the others: Power failure put it in danger.
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