1 . Mawson was an Australian explorer and scientist who explored the Antarctic with a team of fellow adventurers in 1912. His travels in the frozen continent brought him worldwide
One of the men, a young British soldier named Belgrave Ninnis,
A.praise | B.trust | C.worry | D.criticism |
A.celebrities | B.explorers | C.athletes | D.astronomers |
A.putting off | B.showing off | C.kicking off | D.letting off |
A.Wonders | B.Bonuses | C.Fortunes | D.Disasters |
A.took | B.fell | C.looked | D.wandered |
A.adjusted | B.circulated | C.infected | D.confused |
A.cures | B.disabilities | C.errors | D.illnesses |
A.remaining | B.wild | C.fierce | D.hunting |
A.Ultimately | B.Nevertheless | C.Temporarily | D.Meanwhile |
A.Discouraged | B.Relieved | C.Determined | D.Frightened |
A.combined | B.battled | C.contained | D.introduced |
A.center | B.normal | C.base | D.campus |
A.predict | B.discover | C.complain | D.explain |
A.passengers | B.witnesses | C.rescuers | D.crew |
A.achievements | B.references | C.services | D.subjects |
2 . As a child I once read an article about the Pacific Crest Trail (太平洋屋脊步道) in National Geographic. It was a
But then, at the age of 42, I hiked the 88 Temples Trail through Japan. There, I experienced how
When I shared my plan with friends and colleagues, the news was welcomed with
A.news | B.report | C.story | D.photo |
A.knew of | B.dreamed of | C.heard about | D.worried about |
A.make | B.ignore | C.appreciate | D.reject |
A.dull | B.difficult | C.attractive | D.crazy |
A.confused | B.shocked | C.affected | D.impressed |
A.regret | B.surprise | C.sadness | D.disappointment |
A.denied | B.pretended | C.realized | D.promised |
A.mixed | B.positive | C.doubtful | D.strange |
A.promise | B.assistance | C.devotion | D.approval |
A.relief | B.challenge | C.delight | D.comfort |
A.finally | B.hardly | C.quickly | D.simply |
A.adventure | B.bravery | C.safety | D.knowledge |
A.speed up | B.stand by | C.slow down | D.drop out |
A.When | B.As | C.If | D.Unless |
A.forest | B.desert | C.nature | D.valley |
3 . Neal Moore was boating along New York State’s Mohawk River. Now he was
His paddle (桨) has touched 21 bodies of
At evenings, sunset often
Moore was anything but
The
On December 14, 2021, Moore made his final approach to New York City. Near the George Washington Bridge, the winds came up so strong that he
It was hard to
His mother was
A.researching | B.approaching | C.celebrating | D.announcing |
A.sand | B.ice | C.water | D.soil |
A.achievement | B.goal | C.experience | D.document |
A.shone | B.called | C.depended | D.looked |
A.work | B.hike | C.explore | D.camp |
A.remote | B.safe | C.beautiful | D.noisy |
A.contrast | B.company | C.line | D.contact |
A.remembering | B.bearing | C.demanding | D.leaving |
A.puzzled | B.disappointed | C.determined | D.satisfied |
A.extraordinary | B.traditional | C.reasonable | D.imaginary |
A.inspiration | B.guidance | C.destination | D.journey |
A.repeat | B.test | C.learn | D.tour |
A.joined in | B.gave in | C.looked up | D.ended up |
A.understand | B.believe | C.admit | D.predict |
A.proud | B.sure | C.strict | D.smart |
4 . Last spring, my family went camping in the Peak District. For two whole weeks, life felt
On the final night of our trip, an
After half a year of preparation, we finally
There was no mobile signal or Wi-Fi at the campsite,
It was wonderful to fully
A.quiet | B.convenient | C.unusual | D.perfect |
A.guarded | B.surrounded | C.enveloped | D.disturbed |
A.idea | B.image | C.outline | D.answer |
A.biking | B.running | C.camping | D.climbing |
A.excuse | B.ambition | C.invitation | D.opportunity |
A.checked out | B.started out | C.took action | D.hurried off |
A.site | B.park | C.tent | D.forest |
A.banning | B.separating | C.distinguishing | D.protecting |
A.enjoyed | B.introduced | C.discovered | D.remembered |
A.gentle | B.powerful | C.musical | D.fast-paced |
A.strength | B.lessons | C.conclusions | D.inspiration |
A.chatting | B.exploring | C.daydreaming | D.writing |
A.changed | B.reminded | C.attracted | D.encircled |
A.describe | B.accept | C.experience | D.understand |
A.shadow | B.silence | C.dark | D.wind |
5 . Four girls. Two tents. No cellphones. A thunderstorm. One hundred and thirty hours of nonstop togetherness. This was what Julia Ruelle just
“It was really
Earlier this year, Julia, having completed a
The four girls arrived in Ely on June 10 for training. They
“I love how you are separated from everything in your life, especially
After the adventure, Julia will continue to take physical examination every three months to make sure the tumor is gone. “Mental health can be
A.described | B.recommended | C.pretended | D.experienced |
A.amazing | B.awkward | C.boring | D.annoying |
A.competition | B.treatment | C.preparation | D.arrangement |
A.admired | B.directed | C.offered | D.advised |
A.choose | B.explore | C.prefer | D.recognize |
A.parents | B.friends | C.captains | D.athletes |
A.educating | B.challenging | C.confusing | D.impressing |
A.clean up | B.sign up | C.set out | D.set up |
A.content | B.destination | C.schedule | D.solution |
A.by noon | B.at dawn | C.by night | D.at dusk |
A.society | B.homework | C.personality | D.technology |
A.positive | B.anxious | C.curious | D.responsible |
A.disappointment | B.joyfulness | C.arguments | D.injuries |
A.unbelievably | B.supposedly | C.unsuccessfully | D.actually |
A.damaged | B.improved | C.arranged | D.weakened |