2 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。
Humans successfully reached the top of the world, Mount Qomolangma, for the first time in 1953. On May 23, 70 years later, a Chinese expedition team reached its peak and 1 (carry) out scientific research, which celebrated the historical adventure. The journey to the top is 2 (extreme) dangerous and takes both bravery and good physical health 3 (complete). Climbers fight against the harsh (恶劣的) environment and go beyond 4 (they) limits.
The main reason why scientists fearlessly continue this climb to the top can be the rich information that Mt Qomolangma provides. Due to its biodiversity, it can 5 (see) as a “micro Earth”. The drop in altitude (海拔) from the top is huge, forming 6 wide range of climates and creating its own ecosystem. Also, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), 7 Mt Qomolangma is located, is an important ecological resource.
“The expedition has transformed from ‘I want to conquer you’ to ‘I want to understand you’,” said Yao Tandong, team 8 (lead) of the expedition. The scientists’ work was beyond 9 (collect) samples. Advanced equipment like drones (无人机) and 3D laser scanning, was used to better monitor pollutants and changes in glaciers. With those new technologies, the expedition resulted 10 important international influence.