The cheerful smiles and legendary strength of the Sherpas(夏尔巴人) have been an essential part of Mount
英语试题 03-02
The cheerful smiles and legendary strength of the Sherpas(夏尔巴人) have been an essential part of Mount Everest climbing expeditions(探险) from the very beginning. Indeed, very few significant successes have been achieved without them.
When Western mountaineers first set their sights on the world’s highest peak, they found in the Sherpas a people ideally suited to the hardship of high-altitude climbing, unfailingly positive, stout at altitude, and seemingly resistant to cold.
Sherpas did not venture into the high peaks until European mountaineers began arriving to climb in the world’s greatest mountain range. Mount Everest, known as Chomolungma or “Goddess Mother of the Land” to the Sherpas, was long considered as a living place of the gods where humans were not allowed to go.
Although Everest now sees many a human footprint, the Sherpas still regard the mountain as a holy place. All modern expeditions begin with a Puja ceremony in which Sherpas and other team members leave offerings and pay respect to the gods of the mountain, hoping to remain in their good graces throughout the climb.
Sherpas were first employed as porters, tasked with carrying large amounts of equipment to supply the military-style expeditions of the day. The early climbers were amazed at the strength of these people, from the fittest of mature men to the young and elderly. In addition to their heavy loads, some of the women even carried along their babies. The whole troop of Sherpas slept outside, using only rocks for shelter, as temperatures dropped well below freezing.
Stronger Sherpas soon graduated from porter status and began to undertake challenging climbing. Those who distinguished themselves were awarded the Tiger Medal, and many desired this honor and the higher pay rate it afforded. Despite the potential dangers, the Sherpa people remained enthusiastic about taking part in Everest expeditions, which even then were becoming an important source of income for a poor mountain folk.
21. Sherpas didn’t go into the high peaks before Europeans’ arrival mainly because ________.
A. they enjoyed staying at low altitudes B. they were short of proper equipment
C. they were unaware of their potentials D. they considered the mountain as holy
22. By mentioning the “rocks” in Paragraph 5, the writer emphasizes _______.
A. the intelligence of the Sherpas B. the challenges for the climbers
C. the physical ability of the Sherpas D. the wild landscape of Mount Everest
23. Which of the following can best describe the Sherpas according to the text?
A. Talented for high-altitude climbing. B. Adventurous and crazy about wealth.
C. Generous and willing to help climbers. D. Professional in treating altitude sickness.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
When Western mountaineers first set their sights on the world’s highest peak, they found in the Sherpas a people ideally suited to the hardship of high-altitude climbing, unfailingly positive, stout at altitude, and seemingly resistant to cold.
Sherpas did not venture into the high peaks until European mountaineers began arriving to climb in the world’s greatest mountain range. Mount Everest, known as Chomolungma or “Goddess Mother of the Land” to the Sherpas, was long considered as a living place of the gods where humans were not allowed to go.
Although Everest now sees many a human footprint, the Sherpas still regard the mountain as a holy place. All modern expeditions begin with a Puja ceremony in which Sherpas and other team members leave offerings and pay respect to the gods of the mountain, hoping to remain in their good graces throughout the climb.
Sherpas were first employed as porters, tasked with carrying large amounts of equipment to supply the military-style expeditions of the day. The early climbers were amazed at the strength of these people, from the fittest of mature men to the young and elderly. In addition to their heavy loads, some of the women even carried along their babies. The whole troop of Sherpas slept outside, using only rocks for shelter, as temperatures dropped well below freezing.
Stronger Sherpas soon graduated from porter status and began to undertake challenging climbing. Those who distinguished themselves were awarded the Tiger Medal, and many desired this honor and the higher pay rate it afforded. Despite the potential dangers, the Sherpa people remained enthusiastic about taking part in Everest expeditions, which even then were becoming an important source of income for a poor mountain folk.
21. Sherpas didn’t go into the high peaks before Europeans’ arrival mainly because ________.
A. they enjoyed staying at low altitudes B. they were short of proper equipment
C. they were unaware of their potentials D. they considered the mountain as holy
22. By mentioning the “rocks” in Paragraph 5, the writer emphasizes _______.
A. the intelligence of the Sherpas B. the challenges for the climbers
C. the physical ability of the Sherpas D. the wild landscape of Mount Everest
23. Which of the following can best describe the Sherpas according to the text?
A. Talented for high-altitude climbing. B. Adventurous and crazy about wealth.
C. Generous and willing to help climbers. D. Professional in treating altitude sickness.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
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