Each year, hundreds of people climb Mount Qomolangma. Most of them do it to achieve a personal dream. But for some, they push themselves up the mountain for other purposes.
On September 24, 2021, Guo Yongjie and the other seven members of a team set out at a height of 5,800 meters. They reached a height of around 6, 200 meters several hours later. This was the second time the Chinese team had climbed Mount Qomolangma in 2021, following their first trip in August.
“Desideria himalayensis,” Guo cried as soon as he saw a plant. He took pictures of the plant from all directions and recorded its height and location right away. It was the first plant they found at a height above 6,000 meters. What made Guo more excited was that some of the siliques (角果) of the plant had divided, which meant the team had a chance to collect its seeds (种子).
To do research, a complete seed sample (样本) needs at least 2,500 seeds. However, since seeds are scarce at high points of Mount Qomolangma, it is hard to collect 2,500 seeds. So the team could only try to collect as many as possible.
In July 2022, after being kept in very low temperatures for nearly a year, the seeds collected on Mount Qomolangina were taken out to test if they were alive. And soon all the seeds germinated (发芽). It means that China has successfully collected and kept those valuable seeds.
A seed carries the hope of life from the moment it comes into being. For China, those seeds have brought more hope to its plant protection.
据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. Which is TRUE about Guo’s second trip to Mount Qomolangma in 2021?
| A．He walked 6, 200 meters during the trip. | B．There were eight members in his team. |
| C．He left for the mountain in June. | D．He finally achieved his personal dream. |
| A．he took many photos of the plant | B．he knew where the plant was |
| C．he might be able to get seeds of the plant | D．he was the first person to find the plant |
| A．small in number | B．bright in color |
| C．strange in shape | D．short in height |
| A．The seeds were collected in July 2022. |
| B．The seeds kept alive in low temperatures. |
| C．The seeds began to grow after being kept for six months. |
| D．More seeds have been found on Mount Qomolangma. |
| A．How plants grow on Mount Qomolangua |
| B．Why people climb Mount Qomolangma |
| C．Story behind the seeds found on Mount Qomolangma |
| D．Searching for treasure on Mount Qomolangrma |
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