Dr. Albert Schweitzer was a doctor in Africa. He was born in France. He started to learn how to play the piano when he was five. And he was a very good musician. 1.Then he studied medicine for eight years. After that, he asked to go to Africa in 1913.

2.He had to go through a lot of dangerous places. At first the new white doctor was not welcome, but soon the people of Africa understood that he was their friend. 3.Many people came to the hospital. Dr. Schweitzer worked day and night.

When he ran out of money and needed more medicine, he would go back to Europe to play music to make money.4. Later he built a bigger hospital. He spent most of his life in Africa. 5.In 1952, he was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (诺贝尔和平奖).

根据短文内容,选出五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整正确。

A. He not only helped sick people but also taught the people how to help each other.

B. But he decided to be a doctor when he was 30 years old.

C. They helped him build his first small hospital near a river.

D. Dr. Schweitzer took big boxes of medicine with him to Africa.

E. Then he would return to Africa.

F. He went to Africa to study music.

A. He not only helped sick people but also taught the people how to help each other.

B. But he decided to be a doctor when he was 30 years old.

C. They helped him build his first small hospital near a river.

D. Dr. Schweitzer took big boxes of medicine with him to Africa.

E. Then he would return to Africa.

F. He went to Africa to study music.

Extreme ironing (极限熨烫) is one extreme sport that you’ve probably never heard of. Now let me tell you something about it.

An Englishman named Phil Shaw invented extreme ironing in1997 because he was bored dong iron at home. Extreme ironing is a special kind of outdoor sport. It combines (使结合) danger and excitement with practical ironing.

Who does extreme ironing? People all over the world who like danger do it. There are about 1,000 people around the world who do extreme ironing. There are extreme ironing clubs and groups in Britain, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand and the United States. In fact, anyone can do it. However, it is better to start ironing in our backyard before you start to iron on top of a mountain.

There are, of course, some rules in extreme ironing. The ironing must be outdoors. You must take an iron, an ironing board, and something that you actually iron to get the wrinkles (皱褶 ) out. Outdoors includes faraway and unusual places, such as on top of a mountain, while skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, or under water. The more unusual, the better. However, you should plan carefully because the weather conditions can suddenly change on mountains, for example. You should not do extreme ironing on your own.

What kind of things should you have? You must have a real travel iron. You must not use plastic or toy irons. The clothes you iron must be at least the size of a hand towel. It shouldn’t be just a handkerchief (手帕). The board doesn’t have to be a full-size board, but that is preferred. It must be one meter long and thirty centimeters wide and have legs.

People have already ironed near the top of Qomolangma, the highest mountain in the world, and in the Blue Hole in Egypt, one of the most dangerous places to dive. However, there are still many records to break. Iron on!

1.Where did Phil Shaw usually do ironing before 1997?

A. At home. B. On top of a mountain.

C. In faraway and unusual places. D. In ironing clubs and groups.

2.Which is the best advice for beginners to do extreme ironing?

A. Doing extreme ironing alone.

B. Beginning Ironing in their backyards.

C. Starting ironing on top of a mountain.

D. Joining extreme ironing clubs or groups.

3.Which is NOT necessary for extreme ironing?

A. A real iron. B. An ironing board.

C. A handkerchief. D. Clothes for ironing.

4.What must you do in extreme ironing?

A. Iron outdoors. B. Iron in good weather.

C. Dive in the Blue Hole. D. Ski near a mountain.

5.How do extreme ironers feel when they do the sport?

A. They feel bored with extreme ironing.

B. They feel excited although it is dangerous.

C. They feel very scared near the top of Qomolangma.

D. They feel lonely in the places far away from their homes.

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