题目内容
【题目】
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.
【答案】
【1】A
【2】B
【3】C
【4】A
【5】B
【解析】
文章大意：有一种极限运动叫做极限烫衣。这个运动是在1997年由英国Phil Shaw创造的一项新的极限运动，即携带烫衣板至偏远地点烫衣物。地点包括高耸的山顶上，岩石上或树上，甚至是一边滑雪、溜滑板、滑独木桥，一边烫熨衣服，是不是很有挑战性？
【1】细节理解题。根据An Englishman named Phil Shaw invented extreme ironing in1997 because he was bored dong iron at home.可知，PhilShaw在1997年以前通常是在家烫熨衣服。故答案选A。
【2】细节理解题。根据However, it is better to start ironing in our backyard before you start to iron on top of a mountain. 可知初学者最好在他们的后院开始烫熨衣服，故答案选B。
【3】细节理解题。根据It shouldn’t be just a handkerchief (手帕). .可知，没有必要去熨烫手帕。故答案选C。
【4】细节理解题。根据There are, of course, some rules in extreme ironing. The ironing must be outdoors.可知，极限熨衣必须在户外进行。故答案选A。
【5】细节理解题。根据Extreme ironing is a special kind of outdoor sport. It combines danger and excitement with practical ironing.可知，即使这项极限运动很危险，但人们还是觉得很兴奋。故答案选B。
