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Penghu, Nov.24—Two Russians, a father and a son, were rescued Saturday near the Penghu Islands off southwestern Taiwan after their sailboat broke down and began drifting.
Medvedev Vladimir, 43, and his son, Maxsine, 14, sailed from an unnamed eastern Russian seaport on August 18, to begin an ambitious around-the-world cruise.
Their voyage, down the coastline of northeastern mainland China, through the East China Sea, then down the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea, had been smooth until four days ago when the mainsail of their twin-mast sailboat “Kawasaki” was smashed by strong winds on the high seas.
The father-and-son team started the inboard engine. However, after less than two days, the engine broke down.
Near the “black ditch” of Penghu, battered by winds of up to 70 knots, the rear sail was torn into shreds. The rudder also stopped responding.
Surprised by the father and son’s “pale faces” and their battered vessel, the Penghu police and fishers in Paisha rescued them. Speaking only limited English, the Vladimirs spent five hours trying to explain their presence.
It is not immediately known whether the “Kawasaki” can be repaired on the fishing island of Penghu, or when the Vladimirs will be able to set off again and continue their around-the-world voyage. 【題組】54. When did the “Kawasaki” first get into trouble during the voyage?
(A) Less than two days after departure from Russia.
(B) About four days before the inboard engine was started.
(C) After it had sailed from Russia for more than three months.
(D) Only after it drifted to Paisha County of the Penghu Islands.
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