1 . I went snowboarding in France with my little brother and what we lacked in skill was made up for in enthusiasm. That day, fresh snow had been falling. We stopped near the top of an off-path section. I let my brother disappear into the trees ahead, figuring I would soon catch up.

I began to pick up speed when I was suddenly thrown off balance. Just as I was regaining control, I ran into the trunk of a large tree. It was like hitting a solid wall. The pain was instant.

I quickly realized the situation could get very serious. Nobody would be coming past. There was no phone signal. It was snowing and cold. If I waited, I would probably be rescued eventually. But the chance of freezing to death before that happened was too high for me to risk staying put.

I managed to get the board off from my feet and moved it under my stomach so I was lying on it. I faced down the mountain and used the board to slowly drag and slide my body down the steep, tree-lined slope (斜坡).

It took about two hours before a skier found me and I got help. I couldn't feel my hands or my toes from the cold, but the relief at knowing I was safe was massive.

I had broken one of my backbones, so I had an operation where the doctors inserted plates. The constant pain was unbearable, but it wasn't as bad as seeing the pain and worry I put my family through.

The recovery road was tough, but I was lucky. Gradually, I was able to walk, then swim, then cycle and then run. I haven't been back to the slopes yet, but it might happen someday— I will, however, choose the paths.

1. How did the author feel at the start of snowboarding?

A．Confident.

B．Amused.

C．Nervous.

D．Panic.

2. Why did the author choose to go ahead after the accident?

A．He was cold and hungry.

B．He preferred to challenge himself.

C．He was aware of the risks of waiting.

D．He wanted to catch up with his brother.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Follow the safer path.

B．Do more sports activities.

C．Receive training in the future.

D．Never go snowboarding again.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To share a lesson.	B．To keep a diary.
C．To recommend a sport.	D．To make a comment.