In 1975 my father had just begun building his second hospital in the Himalayas. My mother and youngest sister were flying there to join him when their small airplane _______.

It was years _______ Dad fully came out of this period of darkness.

As I grew up, many people thought that being Edmund Hillary's son, I must have a strong feeling for ________ mountains. Well, I am, at the age of 48, a mountain man. I have been on more than 30 mountaineering expeditions. I have climbed Everest twice. I am _________ because I have all that my father taught me, too.

On one awful day in 1995, it was his _________ that saved my life. I was in a group of eight climbers just below the top of K2 in the Himalayas. We had just another 400 metres left to climb. But the weather was going from bad to worse, and something didn't feel _________ .

At-that time I heard my father's voice inside my head: "Down. Go down. Don't let the others _________ you to continue."

Then, from _________ , I heard the voice of a fellow climber. "Come up, " she called. "Use the red rope."

Again my father's _________ : "Don't do it. It's not __________ . "

Finally I told my climbing partner that I was __________ . He too was feeling unsure, but decided to go on ahead anyway.

As I headed down, I looked back at my fellow climbers who were all climbing toward the____________. Soon black clouds appeared between us, and I couldn't see them.

Fear makes you careful. As my father always told me, ____________ is not something that you should say no to. It is something you can ____________ . I was the only one who had managed to ____________ what had to be done. The seven above were killed.

1.A.escaped B.crashed C.landed D.struck

2.A.as B.before C.while D.when

3.A.moving B.loving C.hating D.researching

4.A.lucky B.active C.quick D.happy

5.A.advice B.letter C.support D.courage

6.A.different B.relaxed C.right D.ready

7.A.expect B.order C.push D.promise

8.A.above B.beyond C.below D.outside

9.A.noise B.cry C.sound D.voice

10.A.brave B.crazy C.dangerous D.wise

11.A.going down B.going through C.going up D.going out

12.A.bottom B.clouds C.top D.rope

13.A.anger B.fear C.pain D.pleasure

14.A.care B.manage C.succeed D.share

15.A.remind B.regret C.wonder D.realize

The names of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen are probable not new to you. They are stars of the literary landscape and their works add to the charm of their British homeland. This week, we take you to the places where these literary masters grew up, lived or got their inspiration from.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Located on the banks of the river Avon in the north of England, Stratford-upon-Avon provides a beautiful glimpse into Britain’s rural life. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the town to see the land that produced Britain's greatest playwright. They visit the house where Shakespeare lived and go to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to enjoy his plays

William Shakespeare(1564-1616)

Stratford-upon-Avon would be an ordinary small city in Britain if it was not the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare left the town when he was 18, but even at the height of his career in London, Shakespeare returned here regularly to visit his family. Shakespeare thought of it as his real home, even though London brought him fame

Bath

UNESCO World Heritage city, Bath has the country's only natural hot springs. The city is named after its most popular sight: the Roman Baths, which were built by the Romans in the first century as a public bath house. For centuries, people went there to bathe in the natural mineral water.

Jane Austen (1775-1817)

Bath was one of Austen's favorite places. It appears in her novels: Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. In the latter she wrote,"I do like it very much If I could have papa and mamma and the rest of them here, I suppose I should be too happy!”

London

LONDON is the cultural center of Britain. Its historical attractions draw numerous visitors. Treasures such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are among the world's top tourist attractions. Museums like the British Museum and the National Gallery, all free, make London a favorite for art lovers.”

Charles Dickens (1812-1870)?

Dickens spent most of his life in London and wrote extensively about this city .Born in Hampshire, south of London, Dickens moved to London when he was two years old. He depicted London as foggy,dirty,with villains everywhere,as shown in his works Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities.

1.Which of the following is true?

A.Stratford-upon-Avon made Shakespeare famous.

B.In Shakespeare's opinion, London was his real home.

C.Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace of Shakespeare.

D.Shakespeare returned to London regularly to visit his family.

2.________is not Charles Dickens' s works.

A.Oliver Twist B.Great Expectation C.Bleak House D.Northanger Abbey

3.What's the main idea of the passage?

A.Introduce the places where three literary masters grew up and lived.

B.Introduce the works of three literary masters.

C.Compare the three literary masters.

D.Describe the three literary masters.

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