5 . Life is full of uncertainties, and every activity we do carries some level of ________ . Some activities, like snowboarding (单板滑雪运动), often have a higher possibility of injury. Ian Steger ________ this firsthand when he had a serious snowboarding accident but he was so ________ that Francis Zuber passed by.
In March, Ian and a group of friends went on a snowboarding trip in Washington State. During their ________ , things took a dangerous turn. While moving through the trees, Ian fell backward and crashed into one, finding himself ________ in a deep hole of snow.
Ian explained the ________ , “When we entered the trees, they were so ________ together that we each had to find our own paths. Unluckily, the path I ________ led me straight into a big tree well.” Fearing the worst, Ian thought he was facing his ________ moments. However, Francis Zuber, a skier, happened to pass by.
Francis saw a flash of red in the corner of his eye. He ________ a snowboard sticking out from the snow, which was ________ considering how far they were from any populated areas. Worried, Francis called out to Ian but didn’t receive any ________
Without hesitation (犹豫), Francis began to dig hard to save Ian from the snowy trap. In the end, he ________ it. Feeling extremely ________ , Ian hugged Francis, telling him, “I’m so glad you ________ my life today.”
1. A.interest | B.risk | C.boredom | D.success |
2. A.discovered | B.described | C.mentioned | D.guessed |
3. A.glorious | B.nervous | C.creative | D.lucky |
4. A.visit | B.adventure | C.training | D.discussion |
5. A.beaten | B.hidden | C.trapped | D.tested |
6. A.situation | B.method | C.application | D.invitation |
7. A.close | B.equal | C.unique | D.various |
8. A.advised | B.cleared | C.chose | D.saw |
9. A.quiet | B.final | C.effective | D.historic |
10. A.heard | B.imagined | C.prevented | D.noticed |
11. A.related | B.legal | C.unusual | D.impossible |
12. A.report | B.warning | C.promise | D.answer |
13. A.made | B.got | C.put | D.promoted |
14. A.injured | B.thankful | C.curious | D.satisfied |
15. A.regarded | B.touched | C.spared | D.saved |