文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Ed Jackson,一个勇于冒险的人,他在冒险中面临的挑战对他的身体和精神恢复都产生了巨大的影响,并且创办了慈善组织M2M,帮助有类似经历的人。
Ed Jackson’s team were trying to climb to the top of a Himalayan Mountain. However, weeks after they set off, they were stranded (滞留) there overnight without water, food or tents at a temperature of about -30℃. They took turns to keep each other awake in case they fell asleep and did not wake up again.
Actually, that night on the mountain top was not the first time that Jackson had been close to death. Five years ago, while still a professional rugby player, Jackson broke his neck in a challenge, which nearly killed him. Jackson was told by doctors that he was likely to face life in a wheelchair. He was forced to retire from playing rugby.
Luckily, Jackson managed to discard his wheelchair six months after the accident. To mark the first anniversary of his accident, Jackson set himself the goal of climbing Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, even though he was still using two crutches (拐杖) then. He tried to climb many higher mountains after that. Four years later, he found himself in the Himalayas.
The challenges that Jackson faced in the mountains have had a great impact on his recovery both physically and mentally. Jackson realized that others might benefit, too. So he started the charity Millimeters to Mountains (M2M) with his wife Lois and his friend Oily Barkley. It takes beneficiaries (受益人) who have suffered physical or psychological injuries in challenges around the world, allowing them to access the healing power of nature.
Jackson says, “I once lost hope in life because of my bad condition, thinking there was nothing I could do. But hopefully what I’m doing, what we’re doing with the charity and what our beneficiaries are proving can give anyone the hope that they can turn their life around, no matter how discouraging it might seem at that moment.”
4. What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about?
A.Jackson was tired of ball games. |
B.Jackson was no stranger to suffering in life. |
C.Jackson was well respected for his survival skills. |
D.Jackson was advised to do exercise by his doctors. |
5. What does the underlined word “discard” probably mean in the third paragraph?
A.Give up. | B.Rely on. | C.Tear apart. | D.Carry through. |
6. Why did Jackson start M2M?
A.To educate sports lovers. | B.To raise money for the disabled. |
C.To encourage safe mountain climbing. | D.To help people with similar experiences. |
7. What kind of person is Jackson probably?
A.Enthusiastic and independent. | B.Creative and aggressive. |
C.Adventurous and inspiring. | D.Responsible and humorous. |