(C)
Swimmer Zhang Jian became the
first Chinese person to swim across the English Channel early Monday morning as
he successfully landed in Calais, France, after a 12-hour journey from Dover, Britain.
At 1:25 a.m. (Beijing time), Zhang walked onto the French beach to the
applause(掌声) of Chinese fans, tourists.
The 33.8-kilometer channel has
attracted many swimmers because it is one of the most difficult to cross. The
37-year-old swimmer left Shakespeare Beach, Dover, at 1:30 p.m., Sunday to
start his journey. A pilot ship guided him in the effort.
With special oil on his skin to
help keep warm, Zhang Jian beat the cold current(水流)
of 16°C and
swam for 12 hours. He could only remain on the French sands for 10 minutes
because he didn’t obtain a French visa. After a hearty but brief celebration,
he boarded the pilot ship to return to Britain.
For much of the stunt, Zhang swam
freestyle to save energy. But Zhang altered his style along the way
because the ocean current changed every 6 hours and the water was so cold.
Zhang changed to the breaststroke at about 9 p.m., in spite of expert warning
that doing so would exhaust (消耗)
him faster. Later he changed back to freestyle. Zhang stopped several times to
take water and food.
About 3 three hours before he
landed in Calais, a British guide jumped into the sea to accompany(伴随) him. At 67, the British swimmer was the
second-oldest person to ever cross the English Channel when he did so 2 years
ago. Zhang kept up with the rising tide helping him achieve his goal. Most
Chinese news Internet sites and web portals covered Zhang’s exploits
extensively. Internet users posted messages about the stunt as they watched the
live broadcast on CCTV. “The spirit of adventure which has long been far away
from the Chinese should come back to us,” said an Internet user. “Whether he
succeeds or fails, he has given us something quite valuable,” said another
online message.
( ) 6. The main idea of the passage
is _________________.
A. Zhang Jian became the first
Chinese person to swim across the English Channel.
B. The English Channel attracted
many swimmers all over the world.
C. People all over the world sang
high praise for Zhang’s deeds.
D. Zhang Jian won the first.
( ) 7. Zhang Jian put up special oil
on his skin because __________________.
A. it could help him healthy
B. it could keep him warm while
swimming in the water
C. he likes to do something new
D. he had to swim in the cold
water for 12 hours
( ) 8. The word “altered” in
Paragraph 4 has the same meaning as __________.
A. forgot B. lost
C. loved
D.
changed
( ) 9. The Chinese felt _____ when
they learned the news that Zhang Jian succeed in swimming across the English
Channel.
A. interested B. surprised C. worried D. excited
( ) 10. Which of the following is
NOT true according to the passage?
A. Zhang Jian started his
12-hour journey from Dover, Britain on Sunday.
B. A pilot ship was arranged so
as to provide necessary aid for Zhang Jian.
C. The British Swimmer was
Zhang’s good friend.
D. Freestyle can help Zhang Jian
save energy.
7B Unit
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综合练习 (A)
I. 1.
Would you like to live in the palace?