1.drown v．淹死，使溺死
2．survivor n．幸存者
3．last v．持续
4．eventually adv. 最后，最终
5．wound v．使受伤
6．rescue v．营救，拯救
7．worthwhile adj. 值得做的，有价值的，有用的
8．arm v．装备，武装
9．despite prep.不管，不顾
[语境运用] 用所给词的适当形式填空。
1．The drought had lasted (last) several months, which made farmers anxious for the rain.
2．It's reported that a great number of people were rescued (rescue) from under the ruins.
3．Don't play by the river in case you fall in and get drowned (drown)．
4．The wounded (wound)soldier should be sent to the hospital in no time.
