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In the summer of 2018, I decided to do a solo expedition (独自探险) across Antarctica. To get some 41 , I did a two-week training course. I learned all the 42 : how to camp in the snow, how to pull a sled and what clothing to wear. In October, I flew to Antarctica from Punta Arenas. I’d allowed 70 days, which would make it the longest 43 one-way expedition across Antarctica
I only took 44 .I didn’t even take a hairbrush. The first few days were 45 .The winds were about 60 mph, and my sled weighed 120 kg. Even if the visibility is good, you can’t 46 much — it’s a white horizon. I was on the move for 13 to 15 hours a day.
Then, I found the conditions to be much worse. There was more sastrugi (雪脊) and it felt colder. The last 40 hours were really hard. I 47 about 14 times every two hours. As a result, I fell behind 48 .In the end, I 49 922 miles and fell more than 100 miles short of my goal. Towards the end of my trip, a helicopter flew to pick me up. The 50 I felt when I saw the dot in the distance was unbelievable.
It took me a while to be 51 of what I’d achieved, because I had failed to reach my 52 goal, but I’ve learned it’s 53 to move the goalposts. I don’t agree with the idea of conquering (征服) somewhere. You treat places with 54 and hope they’ll allow you 55 passage.
【素材来源:湖南省雅礼中学2024届高三综合自主测试(一)英语试卷】
41.A.donation B. experience C. attention D. rescue
42.A.basics B. risks C. benefits D. aids
43.A.cooperative B. romantic C. unsupported D. abnormal
44.A.companions B. necessities C. cashes D. credits
45.A.pleasant B. calm C. tough D. lucky
46.A.talk B. hear C. feel D. see
47.A.fell over B. dropped out C. looked away D. put up
48.A.fundraising B. supply C. schedule D. homework
49.A.mea