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练案[3] 必修第一册 UNIT 2 TRAVELLING AROUND
Ⅰ. 完形填空
(2022·河南省六市联考)
As she pulled herself over the summit of El Capitan, Emily
Harrington knew she had made history. The 34-year-old com-
pleted the 1. B task in 21 hours, 13 minutes and 51 sec-
onds, becoming the first US woman to free 2. A the difficult
Golden Gate route. Since she started climbing as a 10-year-old,
El Capitan has 3. C Harrington. Shes spent numerous hours
practicing to become accustomed to climbing it. Free climbers
use just their hands and feet to climb, with a 4. B to catch
them if they fall. Such a high risky and potentially life-threatening
challenge requires years of preparation, both 5. B and physical-
ly.
However, an attempt last year ended in disaster after Har-
rington hit her head on a rock, and suffered concussion(脑震
荡). 6. D ,she did not suffer any long-term injuries.
Its absolutely a mental 7. C to return this year and try
again. Harrington was pushed to her limits when she fell, her
hands 8. B when at approximately 2,800 feet off the ground.
It felt like a 9. C fall, for the rope was going to catch her.
But she felt the wetness of blood pouring down her face. She
realized that she had hit her head 10. A .
The 11. D on her head was deep and it seemed as
though the challenge would have to be 12. B again. But,
this time she hadnt suffered concussion. Stopping the blood
flow and determined not to let another fall 13. A her dream,
Harrington had one more go.
“We should be less afraid to be afraid. Its a very valid
emotion we shouldnt 14. A from. In many ways,we can use
it as fuel and strength. ”
Harrington is currently staying put during the pandemic,
hoping to be 15. D climbing around the world when its safe.
More dangerous trips come after a lot of thought.
1. A. easy B. huge
C. rigid D. urgent
2. A. climb B. visit
C. walk D. measure
3. A. encouraged B. guided
C. fascinated D. challenged
4. A. chain B. rope
C. companion D. doctor
5. A. morally B. m