18.A man thirsts for adventure.Often the journey is the destination itself,and you can learn a lot from a brief adventure into the wild.Here are four types of outdoor adventures that every man should attempt to take.
1.The Ascent(登高)
Mountain climbing and backpacking is one way to truly test your limits.It's a test of mental and physical strength.Besides,it often requires months of preparation.There are plentiful famous mountains notable for being extremely challenging for even the most dedicated climbers.The one thing they all have in common is that they attract a certain type of a person:one with a desire to defeat nature.
2.The Solo(单独的) Trip
Going out into the wild,alone,is one of the scariest things a lot of people could ever imagine.If you take proper precautions,a solo trip can be a very freeing and rewarding experience.Particularly if you have some heavy things going on in your life-perhaps a failing relationship,switching careers,or financial conflict-getting away from everyone and everything can put you in tune with nature,and with yourself.
3.The Open Ocean
Whether you find yourself in a kayak(皮船),sailboat,or any other kind of water boat,getting out on the water arouses some very special feelings.Nothing quite compares to having a gentle wind in your face,as you stare out at the vast and glassy expanse of the open water.
4.Endurance(耐力) Challenge
This is when you're serious about putting your life on hold,and getting away from it all.Endurance,in this case,can mean a number of things.
Trips like this can last months,and include thousands of miles.But they will test every fiber of your being-psychologically,you'll be in constant battle.Physically,you'll be tired and hungry almost all the time.And all of those things make these types of adventures the extreme test of will.You can climb mountains,deserts,rivers and lakes.
21.What is the common point of the well-known challenging mountains?A
A.They appeal to people who are eager to overcome nature.
B.They are beautiful enough to attract visitors.
C.They are suitable for those who are experienced.
D.They draw the attention of people who are well-prepared.
22.A person is likely to choose a solo trip when heD.
A.has a stable job
B.makes a big fortune
C.succeeds in finishing a difficult task
D.has trouble in dealing with the relationship
23.What can be regarded as an endurance challenge?A
A.A bike ride across the United States.
B.A short trip to the countryside.
C.A relaxing walk around a park.
D.A pleasant return to nature.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了四种类型的户外冒险:登高,个人之旅,开放的海洋,耐力挑战的特点和类型.
解答 21.A.细节理解题.根据文章第二段"The one thing they all have in common is that they attract a certain type of a person:one with a desire to defeat nature"他们都有一个共同点是,他们吸引某些类型一个人:一个渴望战胜自然的;可知众所周知的挑战山脉的共同点是他们呼吁那些渴望征服自然的人;故选A.
22.D.推理判断题.根据文章第三段"Particularly if you have some heavy things going on in your life-perhaps a failing relationship,switching careers,or financial conflict-getting away from everyone and everything can put you in tune with nature,and with yourself"特别是如果你有一些重的东西在你的生活中也许是一个失败的关系,要转换职业或财务冲突越来越远离所有的人和事能让你与自然的协调,可知一个人可能会选择一个单独的旅行时,他在处理一些关系上遇到麻烦了;故选D.
23.A.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段"Trips like this can last months,and include thousands of miles"这样的旅行可以持续几个月,包括数千英里;可知骑自行车穿越美国是耐力挑战;故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.