Chen Penbin has completed ultramarathons (超级马拉松)on all seven continents (大洲).The Antarctic Ice Marathon last November is one of the hardest races Chen has ever run. However,he finished the race in 13 hours,57 minutes and 46 seconds,taking the first place. Although he was unable to break the record of about 11 hours,he achieved an amazing life goal by completing ultramarathons on seven continents during four years and five months.

Chen was born in a fishing village on an island. He joined his brother in the fishing boat when he was 13.After working as a fisherman for nine years,he found another job in a factory and developed the hobby of jogging between his home and the factory,a 10-kilometer trip,every day. Chen came to realize he had a special talent for running.

“I have many goals to achieve since there are so many contests in different countries. I hope that I can run until I'm 60 years old,and if I fail to do so,I have no problem going back to be a fisherman again.”

1.When did Chen Penbin join the Antarctic Ice Marathon?

A. Last September. B. Last November. C. This January. D. This August.

2.The record of the Antarctic Ice Marathon is about ________ hours.

A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14

3.Chen worked with his ________ as a fisherman when he was 13 years old.

A. mother B. father C. brother D. sister

4.How far is it from Chen's home to the factory that he worked in?

A. 5 kilometers. B. 10 kilometers. C. 15 kilometers. D. 20 kilometers.

5.What can we learn from the above material?

A. Chen Penbin was born in a mountain village.

B. Chen won second place in the Antarctic Ice Marathon.

C. Chen hopes to run until he is 70 years old.

D. Chen thinks it's easy to be a fisherman again.

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