题目内容
4.For eight years,American Alex Honnold dreamed about climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without any safety equipment.But whenever Honnold went to the park and looked up at El Capitan,he became frightened.That changed last Saturday,Honnold,a world-class rock climber,reached the top of the great rock wall in about four hours.He used only his hands and feet.He is the first person ever to climb the 914-meter high granite wall alone and without ropes or safety equipment to catch him if he fell.
Honnold began preparing for his historic climb two years ago.He climbed El Capitan while wearing safety equipment countless times.He tried to memorize every hole he had to hold and the positions of his body.He repeated the climb again and again,until he felt sure enough to try the so-called"free solo"climb.
The most difficult part of the trip is about 700 meters off the ground.At that point,the very small holds in the rock are only big enough for a thumb to fit.But Honnold said the climb was more mentally difficult than physically difficult."Each year I would show up and it would seem just much too daunting,"he said.
Observers say Honnold's climb has pushed the limits in a sport that requires a high level of physical ability,risk-taking and mental strength.
The climb up El Capitan once took climbers several days to complete with the aid of ropes,safety equipment and a partner.But in the past 20 years,speed climbers working with a partner and using ropes have set records in reaching the top.
In January 2015,Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson became the first to"free climb"the Dawn Wall,a very steep climb to the top of El Capitan.They used ropes only to catch them if they fell.They reached the top in 19days.
Honnold has an extreme ability to control fear and his body for a long period of time.
24.Which of the following can replace the underlined word"daunting"in Paragraph 4?D
A.impressing
B.attractive
C.high
D.frightening
25.What did observers think of Honnold's climb?A
A.They sang high praise for it.
B.They thought it risked the life.
C.They criticized him for its danger.
D.They thought it was meaningless.
26.What do you know about the climb of Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson?D
A.They took a risk of their lives.
B.They did it with other helpers.
C.They did it quickly and safely.
D.They reached El Capitan without ropes.
27.What is the best title for this text?B
A.Climber overcomes his fear to land on El Capitan.
B.Climber reaches top of El Capitan without ropes.
C.None can succeed without a partner.
D.No one dares the bare-handed climbing.
分析 本文主要讲述了登山爱好者 Honnold在没有使用绳子等其它设备的情况下,成功登顶埃尔卡皮坦山峰的故事.
解答 24.D 此意猜测题.根据文章内容,.But Honnold said the climb was more mentally difficult than physically difficult."Each year I would show up and it would seem just much too daunting,"he said.由此可知,说爬山时的需要的更多的是意志支撑.每年我都会出现,并且感觉非常的害怕一样的.结合选项,故选D
25.A细节题.根据文章内容,Observers say Honnold's climb has pushed the limits in a sport that requires a high level of physical ability,risk-taking and mental strength.评论员说,Honnold在没有任何装备的情况下爬上了埃尔卡皮坦山峰的事实将体育运动对体能的要求、冒险精神和意志精神推向了一个新的高度.由此推知,评论员对他的行为给予了高度评价,结合选项,故选A
26.D细节题.根据文章内容,In January 2015,Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson became the first to"free climb"the Dawn Wall,a very steep climb to the top of El Capitan.在2015年,Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson在没有使用设备的情况下成功的登顶埃尔卡皮坦山峰,结合选项,故选D
27.B 主旨题.根据文章内容,本文主要讲述了登山爱好者 Honnold在没有使用绳子等其它设备的情况下,成功登顶埃尔卡皮坦山峰的故事.结合选项,故选B
点评 本文是人物故事类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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