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 . The Sierra Nevada range is incomparable in scale and magnificence. There’s no better way to see it than to appreciate every spectacular view with your own hard
We set
For two weeks, the boys enjoyed the
By the time we finished, we had
A.driving | B.riding | C.running | D.walking |
A.assess | B.cover | C.survey | D.measure |
A.flies | B.returns | C.snakes | D.disappears |
A.choices | B.chances | C.situations | D.expectations |
A.involved | B.encouraged | C.relieved | D.convinced |
A.conclusion | B.strategy | C.attitude | D.belief |
A.Luckily | B.Strangely | C.Casually | D.Cheerfully |
A.competition | B.task | C.journey | D.cooperation |
A.bothered | B.inquired | C.complained | D.forgot |
A.energy | B.laughter | C.trust | D.interest |
A.draw off | B.take over | C.help out | D.push on |
A.caught | B.borne | C.observed | D.smoked |
A.confident | B.anxious | C.serious | D.disappointed |
A.training | B.accident | C.adventure | D.experiment |
A.challenges | B.rewards | C.honors | D.responsibilities |
3 . After six months of dating, my partner Gabe and I were taking our first road trip. Both of us were adventurous, and we couldn’t wait to go
At around 5:30 pm, we were
I didn’t know how long we were unconscious (昏迷的). Not
Before all this happened, we were happy-go-lucky people. Strangely enough, the accident has made us even more
A.boating | B.cycling | C.running | D.hiking |
A.driving | B.jogging | C.walking | D.riding |
A.book | B.phone | C.car | D.computer |
A.early | B.long | C.late | D.heavy |
A.exactly | B.clearly | C.necessarily | D.surprisingly |
A.crashed | B.used | C.repaired | D.parked |
A.word | B.picture | C.signal | D.message |
A.hesitated | B.responded | C.promised | D.refused |
A.touch | B.smell | C.sight | D.hearing |
A.careful | B.disappointed | C.puzzled | D.positive |
4 . Courage involves the balance between fear and bravery. Without fear, we’ll do foolish things. And without courage, we’ll never step into the
It was frightening news when I was first diagnosed because I had no
Sitting eight feet above the ground, riding a horse, I got the impression of the Grand Canyon—one of shock and terror. But there was no
Now that the trip is over, I know that I would never do horseback-riding again. The
In facing my fears and finding the courage to
A.unimportant | B.unfair | C.undesirable | D.unknown |
A.intention | B.outcome | C.magic | D.option |
A.direction | B.experience | C.relationship | D.mood |
A.progress | B.adapt | C.emerge | D.extend |
A.present | B.purchase | C.pursue | D.interpret |
A.hold on | B.go over | C.come along | D.get around |
A.settling down | B.turning down | C.trying out | D.giving up |
A.knocked | B.thrown | C.stuck | D.hurried |
A.fall off | B.get off | C.take off | D.cut off |
A.expedition | B.horizon | C.magnificence | D.sight |
A.peaceful | B.attracted | C.courageous | D.smart |
A.push through | B.get away with | C.put out | D.hold back |
A.serious | B.busy | C.extraordinary | D.happy |
A.outline | B.outweigh | C.overlook | D.outnumber |
A.take | B.bring | C.keep | D.guard |
5 . I was young and determined to take an adventurous trip. But
Staring over the
My palms were
“Five.” They started the
“Four.”
“Three.”
“Two.” In that instant I
Then...
“One.”
I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to
It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of
Jumping out of the cable car put me on
A.sliding | B.jumping | C.running | D.climbing |
A.unacceptable | B.important | C.inspiring | D.funny |
A.bottom | B.edge | C.middle | D.ceiling |
A.correctly | B.frequently | C.barely | D.actually |
A.talked | B.looked | C.checked | D.turned |
A.warm | B.dry | C.sweaty | D.icy |
A.encouragement | B.order | C.process | D.countdown |
A.changed | B.fixed | C.focused | D.made |
A.attempt | B.decision | C.destination | D.stage |
A.Untie | B.Hold | C.Unfold | D.Catch |
A.approve of | B.complain of | C.think about | D.dream about |
A.uncertainty | B.freedom | C.trust | D.panic |
A.head | B.hands | C.feet | D.back |
A.screaming | B.waving | C.claiming | D.applauding |
A.end | B.top | C.outside | D.center |
6 . 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 |
7 . 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 |
8 . One day, Marga asked if I would join her in hiking to Base Camp at the foot of Mount Qomolangma to celebrate her 60th birthday. I
We met our guide Achut Pandey in Kathmandu. He was a man of joy and
When we left Namche Bazaar, we took the Three High Passes route, which is less-traveled, longer and more
Achut’s faith in us was never
Thanks to Achut, I made it, at 65.
1.A.turned down | B.jumped at | C.looked for | D.gave up |
A.wealth | B.honesty | C.kindness | D.taste |
A.preferable | B.difficult | C.crowded | D.deserted |
A.mad | B.starved | C.desperate | D.frozen |
A.withdrew | B.exposed | C.helped | D.resigned |
A.gradually | B.ultimately | C.initially | D.obviously |
A.expected | B.rested | C.suffered | D.ate |
A.effort | B.fun | C.fortune | D.pressure |
A.supported | B.humbled | C.confused | D.directed |
A.growth | B.speech | C.breathing | D.pace |
A.restored | B.tested | C.shaken | D.rewarded |
A.cheerful | B.unwilling | C.calm | D.meaningless |
A.reached | B.left | C.guarded | D.established |
A.admired | B.praised | C.guided | D.contacted |
A.straight | B.muddy | C.smooth | D.uneven |
9 . In December 2013, photojournalist Wood set out to become the first person to walk the length of the Nile River.
Wood’s journey began in Rwanda, took nine months and
Wood acknowledges that his
“The biggest challenge was the sun
The journey wasn’t without danger. Civil War in South Sudan
“I
Had he made the trip
“It was never about breaking records, it was about taking the biggest
A.covered | B.filled | C.flew | D.drove |
A.exploring | B.researching | C.traveling | D.walking |
A.shelter | B.commitment | C.survival | D.consumption |
A.generous | B.humble | C.elegant | D.violent |
A.marked | B.included | C.demonstrated | D.required |
A.pulling | B.diving | C.rolling | D.beating |
A.connected | B.shown | C.forced | D.exposed |
A.drinks | B.delicacies | C.grains | D.possessions |
A.broke out | B.came out | C.brought up | D.broke in |
A.found | B.brought | C.asked | D.killed |
A.honest | B.brave | C.welcome | D.available |
A.missed | B.dropped | C.took | D.put |
A.undone | B.unnoticed | C.unpunished | D.uninterrupted |
A.gradually | B.likely | C.merely | D.urgently |
A.dream | B.adventure | C.exercise | D.hike |
10 . 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 |