Unlike many surfers who sought the perfect wave, my interests always lay beneath the sea' s surface in a world I could only imagine and dream of.When I was twelve, I made my first adventures in the deep.Later I would learn how to dive, expanding my world of exploration many times over.
Perhaps the greatest turning point in my life came when I was in high school and I wrote a letter to the famous Scripps Oceanographic Institution, asking how I might learn more about the sea.A kind scientist answered my letter and told me how to apply to Scripps for a summer scholarship, which I received.During one of their courses that summer, I met Dr.Robert Norris, a marine geologist.He loved the sea almost as much as I did.Soon he suggested I consider his school, the University of California, for my study.One year later I became a member of the freshman class.
Now my love affair with the sea became a serious endeavor(艰苦的努力).If I wanted to be an undersea explorer, I needed to learn as much as I could about the laws of the physical world that controlled the environment I wanted to enter.The undersea world is not our natural world.It is unforgiving to those who make mistakes.At its greatest depths the water temperature is near freezing, the pressure is eight tons per square inch, and it is totally dark.It is easy to get lost in such a world.I needed to learn a lot about geography, navigation, geology, biology, and many other things.
I decided another important thing for me to do was to join the U.S.Navy.If I was going to be an undersea explorer, I would have to lead men and women on dangerous adventures where they might get hurt, and I didn't want that to happen.
In the Navy I learned discipline, organization, and how to motivate and lead people on adventures so that we could explore the wonders of the deep.
Finally, the time came to put all that I had learned to use, to go forth with a team of men and women and explore an adventure I am still on and hope to be on for many years to come.
【小题1】What happened to the author at the age of twelve?

A.He dreamed about undersea exploration.
B.He began to swim under the deep water.
C.He surfed on big waves for the first time.
D.He learned to dive off the cliffs.
【小题2】In college, the author took many different types of courses because he
A.was told it was easy to get lost in exploration
B.was advised to take them by Dr.Robert Norris
C.thought they were needed to fully understand the ocean
D.believed it would help him succeed in the Navy
【小题3】The author joined the Navy to ______.
A.develop his leadership skills
B.get along with people under stress
C.learn about the dangers of the ocean
D.gather specific information about ocean life
【小题4】Which word can best describe the author?
A.Imaginative.B.Optimistic.C.Independent.D.Ambitious.

If a person forgets names , places or facts —and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping —it may not mean you are getting old . It could be Alzheimer’s disease . So it’s important to see a doctor as soon as you can .
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s . But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms (症状).
In studies , ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer’s . It has helped people improve their memory over time . It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own .
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one . It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer’s in the world . The sooner you know it’s Alzheimer’s , the better ARICEPT can help .
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone . Some people may experience not sleeping well , feeling very tired , or not wanting to eat . In studies , these side effects weren’t serious at all and went away over time . Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed . In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse

  1. 1.

    If one suffers from Alzheimer’s ,

    1. A.
      he can’t do everyday things on his own
    2. B.
      he has trouble with his memory
    3. C.
      he often forgets things because he is old
    4. D.
      he can’t move about
  2. 2.

    What is ARICEPT ?

    1. A.
      A medicine to cure Alzheimer’s
    2. B.
      A medicine to delay signs of aging
    3. C.
      A medicine to cure brain damage
    4. D.
      A medicine to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s
  3. 3.

    One who is taking ARICEPT should go to see a doctor if he

    1. A.
      feels like a drunken man
    2. B.
      feels tired out
    3. C.
      has no desire to eat
    4. D.
      can’t fall asleep

Unlike many surfers who sought the perfect wave, my interests always lay beneath the sea' s surface in a world I could only imagine and dream of.When I was twelve, I made my first adventures in the deep.Later I would learn how to dive, expanding my world of exploration many times over.
Perhaps the greatest turning point in my life came when I was in high school and I wrote a letter to the famous Scripps Oceanographic Institution, asking how I might learn more about the sea.A kind scientist answered my letter and told me how to apply to Scripps for a summer scholarship, which I received.During one of their courses that summer, I met Dr.Robert Norris, a marine geologist.He loved the sea almost as much as I did.Soon he suggested I consider his school, the University of California, for my study.One year later I became a member of the freshman class.
Now my love affair with the sea became a serious endeavor(艰苦的努力).If I wanted to be an undersea explorer, I needed to learn as much as I could about the laws of the physical world that controlled the environment I wanted to enter.The undersea world is not our natural world.It is unforgiving to those who make mistakes.At its greatest depths the water temperature is near freezing, the pressure is eight tons per square inch, and it is totally dark.It is easy to get lost in such a world.I needed to learn a lot about geography, navigation, geology, biology, and many other things.
I decided another important thing for me to do was to join the U.S.Navy.If I was going to be an undersea explorer, I would have to lead men and women on dangerous adventures where they might get hurt, and I didn't want that to happen.
In the Navy I learned discipline, organization, and how to motivate and lead people on adventures so that we could explore the wonders of the deep.
Finally, the time came to put all that I had learned to use, to go forth with a team of men and women and explore an adventure I am still on and hope to be on for many years to come.

  1. 1.

    What happened to the author at the age of twelve?

    1. A.
      He dreamed about undersea exploration.
    2. B.
      He began to swim under the deep water.
    3. C.
      He surfed on big waves for the first time.
    4. D.
      He learned to dive off the cliffs.
  2. 2.

    In college, the author took many different types of courses because he

    1. A.
      was told it was easy to get lost in exploration
    2. B.
      was advised to take them by Dr.Robert Norris
    3. C.
      thought they were needed to fully understand the ocean
    4. D.
      believed it would help him succeed in the Navy
  3. 3.

    The author joined the Navy to ______.

    1. A.
      develop his leadership skills
    2. B.
      get along with people under stress
    3. C.
      learn about the dangers of the ocean
    4. D.
      gather specific information about ocean life
  4. 4.

    Which word can best describe the author?

    1. A.
      Imaginative.
    2. B.
      Optimistic.
    3. C.
      Independent.
    4. D.
      Ambitious.

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