Many on the Mountain We often see people waiting in lines at supermarkets, theatres and amusement pa
英语试题 07-23
Many on the Mountain
We often see people waiting in lines at supermarkets, theatres and amusement parks. Surprisingly, some people even have to wait in line at the summit (顶峰)of Qomolangma in the Himalayas.
The best time to climb the Himalayas is during the months of April and May, as well as some days in September and October. "In these periods of recent years, the path contains rocks and deep crack from melting ice due to the warm weather, which make expeditions up the mountain more dangerous,said Apa, an experienced Nepalese guide. During this year's climbing season, crowds of climbers became stuck in a long line near the summit. The line is above the mountain's highest campsite — about 8,000 meters above sea level.
However, most people can only spend a few minutes at the summit without extra oxygen supplies. Twenty-one mountaineers have died in the Himalayan mountains so far this year, according to Gripped, a magazine dedicated to mountain climbing. Eleven of these climbers died on Qomolangma.
This death count marks a four-year high. Overcrowding, inexperience and poor weather have been the most common causes of death, USA Today reported.
After these tragedies, one question remains: Why do so many people risk their lives to climb the mountain? The answer differs from climber to climber. Studies suggest that people who take risks tend to perceive themselves differently than people who avoid risky activities. But for adventurers who are drawn to the Himalayas, reaching the summit of Qomolangma is a lifelong dream, according to Discovery News.
''Qomolangma is like a light to bugs that attracts people once they hear about it. It represents the ultimate for many people, '' US mountaineer Alan Arnette said. Technological advances have also encouraged more people to climb the mountain. People can get high-tech safety equipment more easily than before. And with the internet, climbers know better than ever about how to reach the summit safely, Yahoo Travel noted.
29. What happened during this year's climbing season on Qomolangma?
A. Many climbers got stuck due to a snowstorm.
B. Climbers had to wait in line near the summit.
C. The highest campsite was closed for safety reasons.
D. There were not enough oxygen supplies for climbers.
30. What do we know from the USA Today report?
A. 21 climbers have lost their lives on Qomolangma this year.
B. This year's climber death count is four times more than last year's.
C. Climbers who have less experience may have a higher risk of death.
D. Climbers can only spend a few minutes at the summit of Qomolangma.
31. What does the underlined word "perceive” in paragraphs mean?
A. Think. B. Change. C. Pretend. D. Promise.
32. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
A. The risks on Qomolangma.
B. Mountaineers lifelong dream.
C. Causes of mountaineers, deaths.
D. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma.
【答案】
We often see people waiting in lines at supermarkets, theatres and amusement parks. Surprisingly, some people even have to wait in line at the summit (顶峰)of Qomolangma in the Himalayas.
The best time to climb the Himalayas is during the months of April and May, as well as some days in September and October. "In these periods of recent years, the path contains rocks and deep crack from melting ice due to the warm weather, which make expeditions up the mountain more dangerous,said Apa, an experienced Nepalese guide. During this year's climbing season, crowds of climbers became stuck in a long line near the summit. The line is above the mountain's highest campsite — about 8,000 meters above sea level.
However, most people can only spend a few minutes at the summit without extra oxygen supplies. Twenty-one mountaineers have died in the Himalayan mountains so far this year, according to Gripped, a magazine dedicated to mountain climbing. Eleven of these climbers died on Qomolangma.
This death count marks a four-year high. Overcrowding, inexperience and poor weather have been the most common causes of death, USA Today reported.
After these tragedies, one question remains: Why do so many people risk their lives to climb the mountain? The answer differs from climber to climber. Studies suggest that people who take risks tend to perceive themselves differently than people who avoid risky activities. But for adventurers who are drawn to the Himalayas, reaching the summit of Qomolangma is a lifelong dream, according to Discovery News.
''Qomolangma is like a light to bugs that attracts people once they hear about it. It represents the ultimate for many people, '' US mountaineer Alan Arnette said. Technological advances have also encouraged more people to climb the mountain. People can get high-tech safety equipment more easily than before. And with the internet, climbers know better than ever about how to reach the summit safely, Yahoo Travel noted.
29. What happened during this year's climbing season on Qomolangma?
A. Many climbers got stuck due to a snowstorm.
B. Climbers had to wait in line near the summit.
C. The highest campsite was closed for safety reasons.
D. There were not enough oxygen supplies for climbers.
30. What do we know from the USA Today report?
A. 21 climbers have lost their lives on Qomolangma this year.
B. This year's climber death count is four times more than last year's.
C. Climbers who have less experience may have a higher risk of death.
D. Climbers can only spend a few minutes at the summit of Qomolangma.
31. What does the underlined word "perceive” in paragraphs mean?
A. Think. B. Change. C. Pretend. D. Promise.
32. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
A. The risks on Qomolangma.
B. Mountaineers lifelong dream.
C. Causes of mountaineers, deaths.
D. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma.
【答案】
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