1 . Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City” is older than Machu Picchu. There are no trains or buses allowing of _______ travels to reach its ruins. The remote place is only _______ on foot: a tiring multi-day hike.
Despite this, I couldn’t _______ the opportunity to visit Ciudad Perdida. 12 other hikers and I went there in _______ with a licensed guide. The dirt path, which _______ through towering palms and dangling vines (藤蔓), proved _______ right from the start. It’s recommended that hikers have good general _______ , as the journey is difficult. Horses helped to carry basic _______ like food to the cabins where we would sleep. Along the way we also met the _______ .They have been left undisturbed for centuries and there’s a deep ________ between them and the land.
The next morning, we were off early to ________ the heat, but high temperatures and muscle pain had already ________ by the time we reached the final stage—1,200 stone steps to ________ . After finally lifting my ________ body up the long flight of stairs, my eyes rested on the scene that had ________ the backbreaking journey: Ciudad Perdida.
I looked down and ________ at the beautiful site below. We were among a handful of other groups visiting, which seemed like ________ compared to other crowded tourist attractions. While the return trip included ________ the mental hurdle (障碍) of having already accomplished our goal, the experience is the one I would do ________ . It is the difficulty that makes the journey a more ________ one. Earned views are always better.
1. A.long | B.endless | C.frequent | D.easy |
2. A.impressive | B.accessible | C.worthwhile | D.dangerous |
3. A.resist | B.obtain | C.promote | D.find |
4. A.company | B.combination | C.harmony | D.communication |
5. A.buried | B.spread | C.spun | D.wound |
6. A.disappointing | B.embarrassing | C.challenging | D.amazing |
7. A.character | B.research | C.independence | D.fitness |
8. A.equipment | B.furniture | C.possessions | D.necessities |
9. A.natives | B.visitors | C.guides | D.drivers |
10. A.similarity | B.distinction | C.bond | D.belief |
11. A.reduce | B.beat | C.test | D.feel |
12. A.watched out | B.cut off | C.set in | D.gave in |
13. A.construct | B.pick | C.cover | D.explore |
14. A.energetic | B.painful | C.unhealthy | D.delicate |
15. A.convinced | B.predicted | C.motivated | D.simplified |
16. A.aimed | B.pointed | C.bent | D.wondered |
17. A.something | B.nothing | C.much | D.none |
18. A.overcoming | B.memorizing | C.observing | D.fixing |
19. A.otherwise | B.again | C.though | D.instead |
20. A.rewarding | B.sensitive | C.popular | D.flexible |