Question

some of aishas friends were surprised when she worked all summer at a job, and then spent all the money she had saved on an expensive set of ski equipment. but those who knew her ardor for sports and the outdoors were not surprised. ardor means: money boredom passion cold weather

Explanation:

The context shows Aisha spent all her savings on ski - equipment. Those who knew her strong feeling for sports and outdoors were not surprised. "Ardor" here implies a strong positive feeling, which is similar to "passion".

Answer:

C. passion