Two years ago, I watched the film Everest, in which adventurers get stuck on the mountain during a snowstorm. I immediately knew I had to start climbing. It's not the reaction most people have to that film; maybe I just needed more adventure in my life. And six months later, I climbed my first mountain, Mount Whitney, in California - North America's highest peak.
In the summer of 2017, I decided to climb the highest peak in every European country.
Growing up in Sweden, I was encouraged by my father to be outdoors all the time, but I wasn't a serious adventurer. I wanted to see if someone ordinary like me could climb mountains.
I didn't do any preparation for the first mountain, which was Mount Elbrus in Russia. It was exhausting, but I thought I would get fit climbing the rest, and I did.
Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. You are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach the top, you feel incredible ( 不可思议的 ). But you also have to climb down, which is when most accidents happen. I don't climb mountains that I am not ready for, but each one I climb takes me to the next step.
I wanted to end the project at home, on Sweden's highest peak (2,097m). It has two peaks ： the north is rocky, and the south is icy. So alongside my camera assistant, I climbed both while wearing a superhero suit. It didn't feel as special as I'd hoped when I reached the top, but when I posted on Instagram, people started congratulating me. I felt proud.
In total, I spent about €50,000 (378,240 yuan), which is double what I had planned, but I eventually climbed 61 mountains in Europe.
You have to work on your weak sides while climbing. I don't like not being in control, but you cannot control anything on a mountain. It's made me a better person, When you're on a mountain for hours alone with your thoughts, it's like meditation ( 冥想 ). It makes you so much stronger, physically, and mentally.
My goal now is always to have a mountain in my calendar. One day I will climb Mount Qomolangma (known as Everest by the West) when I'm ready for it.
( )19 ． What was the possible reason the author started climbing after watching the film Everest?
| A． |
To get fit through climbing. |
B． |
To have some changes in life. |
| C． |
To help adventurers in trouble. |
D． |
To enjoy the beauty of mountains. |
( )20 ． How did the author feel after her first climb of her 2017 project?
| A． |
Climbing was too hard for ordinary people. |
| B． |
She wanted to give up because it tired her out. |
| C． |
She found the benefit of mountain climbing. |
| D． |
It was not necessary to do preparation for climbing. |
( )21 ． What's the correct order for the following events from the author's life?
| A． |
a. She successfully climbed the highest peak in her country. |
| B． |
b. She climbed the highest peak in North America. |
| C． |
c. She decided to climb all of the highest peaks in Europe. |
| D． |
d. She climbed Mount Elbrus without any preparation. |
| E． |
e. She was encouraged by her father to be outdoors. |
| A． |
c-b-e-d-a |
B． |
e-b-c-d-a |
C． |
e-c-b-a-d |
D． |
c-e-b-a-d |
( )22 ． What is the passage mainly about?
| A． |
It was very expensive for the author to climb mountains. |
| B． |
It was hard and dangerous for the author to climb mountains. |
| C． |
The author succeeded in climbing 61 mountains in the world. |
| D． |
The author made herself a better person by climbing mountains. |
Rock climbing(攀岩) did not become a sport until late in the 1900s. But now it has become a popular outdoor activity. While rock climbing may still be necessary for mountain climbing, most people just climb low mountains for fun.
If you have ever done rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing both need practice. What most people don’ t know is that rock climbing is one of the sports that depend on your body and mind(意志).
To climb successfully, one must use wonderful skills. One of the important rules is to always have three parts of your body on the rock face. Another important rule is that your arms only hold you close to the rock face while your legs are pushing you up, the closer you are to the rock face, the easier it is to climb.
Rock climbing is a wonderful sport. Once you start to learn how to climb, you'll find more fun. People who like games such as chess playing or problem-solving may love rock climbing, because they are nearly the same in the way of thinking. For anyone who wants to get into beautiful shape, rock climbing is a fun and good way. Anyone who enjoys a difficult game and loves the outdoors should think of taking rock climbing as a new hobby. When did rock climbing become a sport?
| A．In 1900. | B．Early in the 1900s. | C．In the middle of the 1900s. | D．Late in the 1900s. |
The chess players may like rock climbing because.
| A．they'd like to get into beautiful shape |
| B．it is more interesting than chess playing |
| C．it is like chess playing in the way of thinking |
| D．they really tike to do sports |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Rock climbing is a kind of indoor and outdoor activity, |
| B．Rock climbing is a very easy sport. |
| C．When you climb, your arms push you up. |
| D．The closer you are to the rock face, the more difficult it is to climb. |
Which of the following is TRUE to Shanghai Disneyland?
| A．A 10-kilometer-long river goes in the middle of the park. |
| B．There will be many Chinese characters. |
| C．It is the same as the others. |
| D．It opened 5 years ago. |
In order to keep the road safe, European Commission wants to.
| A．make buses and taxis go slowly | B．fit buses and taxis with "black hones" |
| C．make the police find out what happened | D．find out what "black boxes" can do |
The robots willin a UK hospital.
| A．carry medical rubbish | B．give out newspapers | C．cook dinner | D．water flowers |
TV stations and newspapers buy the holes because .
| A．the roads have been broken badly | B．they want to have their own holes |
| C．they want to make more money | D．the government doesn't have enough money |
阅读下面一篇短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示。
Clean water is not only important for people to produce food, but necessary for our life. However, many people in Asia and Africa don't have enough clean water to use. The World Health Organization reports that almost 4,000 children die each day of dirty water or lack (缺乏) of water.
Farmers use 70-85% of the world fresh water to produce food. People usually don't pay much attention to how much water industry(工业) uses, but you may be surprised to know that industry uses 59% of the water in developed countries.
Home use takes up(占据) only 8% in the world. But as cities grow, more water will be used. The local government has to try to make people use less water.
In 60% of European cities, people are saving water by using less. They even keep waste
wafer for other use.
In Australia, the government has encouraged people to collect rainwater and recycle water from showers for a second use.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has made a water saving program to encourage families and businesses to check their water use and save more water. Scientists and the UN are looking for good water management as the key to solving the problem. We can all work together to protect our fresh water in our daily life. In developed countries, most water is used by industry.
People in Asia have enough clean water to use.
To save water, Australians and Europeans both choose to recycle water for a second use.
According to the passage, scientists have found good ways to deal with water problems.
Home use of water will increase because of the growing of cities.
阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
You many buy different things. Some, such as pencils, CDs or books, cost a little money; some cost a lot of money, bikes or toys, for example. (79) If you want to buy the right things for the right price, making a wise decision is very important. Making a good decision can save you money. So how can you make a good decision when you buy a product? (76)①_____________
Step 1: Know why you are buying a product
Before buying a product, think about
how often and when you will use the product.
what the main use of the product is.
whether you need the product now or later.
Step 2: Research the product
If you have decided to buy it, you must want to buy the best one. You need to find out
what companies make the product.
The different prices of the product
What others say shout the product.
Where you can buy the product.
You can shop in stores, online, or in factory outlets(厂家供销店).
Step 3: Ask questions before you buy. For example, do I need to buy batteries?
These steps will help you become a smart shopper. (76)②_____________
Remember, knowing a lot makes you a wise shopper! 从A、B、C中为（76）①②选出两个适当的选项，并将其字母标号分别填在下面横线上。
A. If you follow them, you will get the best deal(交易).
B. Here are some steps you can take for wise shopping.
C. Knowing what others say about the product can help you make the decision.
①_____________②_____________ How many steps should you take before you buy a product?
_________________________________________________ Where can you buy the product according to the passage?
_________________________________________________请把划线部分的句子译成汉语。
_________________________________________________Give a title(标题) to the passage.
_________________________________________________
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to
speak with your mouth full then you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive－ French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “takeaway”. This means that they order from a take－out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
| A．After having a birthday. | B．Before watching a movie. |
| C．When they feel tired. | D．If they want to have natural food. |
Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
| A．eating out is cheaper than cooking at home |
| B．they can learn more manners in the restaurant |
| C．people care more about their food than before |
| D．people don’t like to stay at home after work |
From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
| A．British dishes are very expensive | B．Japanese dishes are most expensive |
| C．British people like foreign food | D．French food is most popular |
The “takeaway” is the food __________.
| A．you order and take out of the restaurant |
| B．that is left when you are eating in a restaurant |
| C．you order but don’t need to pay at once |
| D．that is sold and ordered only on the phone |
What is the best title(标题) of the passage?
| A．British restaurant culture | B．British table manners |
| C．Best restaurants in Britain | D．Best food in Britain |