15. 文中描写男孩目光神情的词语是： _____________ ____________
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In July 2001，Zhang Jian, a 37-year-old swimmer landed in Calais, France after
swimming for twelve hours. He became the first Chinese ever to cross the English Channel. The 33.8-kilometre channel has
attracted many swimmers because it is one of the most difficult to cross.
Zhang Jian ⑤_________ at 1:30 p.m. (Beijing time) on
July 29, 2001. After putting some oil on his skin to help keep warm, he ⑥ stepped into the sea from Shakespeare
Beach, Dover. Most of the time, ⑦Zhang swam freestyle to save energy. But
he had to change his style along the way because the ocean currents changed
every six hours and the water was so cold. During the crossing, he ate some
food and had some drinks. About three hours before he landed in Calais, a
British guide jumped into the sea and ⑧和他一起游泳. At 1:25 a. m. on July 30, 2001, Zhang walked onto
the beach at last.
⑨A lot of people were waiting for him on the beach. Among them were his
family and friends. They were very proud of him. A foreign reporter spoke
highly of him, “He has shown us what is courage and what is strength.”