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　Early in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by travelling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America. The man who eventually found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan.

　　　Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and about 280 men. Fourteen months later, after spending the cold winter on the coast of Patagonia, he discovered the channel which is now called Magellan Strait（海峡）. In November 1520, after many months of dangers from rocks and storms, the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America.

　　　They then continued, hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines, men were dying of starvation（饥饿）. While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle. The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to sail round Africa. After many difficulties, one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellan's expedition（探险）. However, their achievement was great. They were the first men to sail round the world.

(1) The purpose of Magellan's expedition was ______．

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A．to sail round the world

B．to find sea way from the Atlantic to the Pacific

C．to make a voyage to Asia

D．to carry men to Philippines

(2) The time Magellan Strait was discovered was ______．

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A．in August 1591　　　　 B．in October 1520

C．in November 1520　　　D．not mentioned

(3) The number of the ships lost on the whole expedition was ______．　　　

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A．two　　　B．three

C．four　　　D．five

(4) Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage concerning the expedition?　

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A．Lack of equipment.　　　　 B．Cold winter in Patagonia.

C．The death of Magellan.　　　D．Dangers from rocks and storms.

(5) The best title for this passage is ______．

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A．The Discovery of Magellan's Strait

B．The Discovery of the Philippines

C．The Most Dangerous Expedition in the Navigation（航海）

D．The First Expedition to Asia