Text 2 LeeLok Sze was the first woman in Hong Kong to reach both the North and SouthPoles.In1992 and l993,shewent to Mount Everest and the Taldamkhan Desert in Xinjian9.“l wanted to be an adventurer when l wassmall.I have loved reading adventure books since l wasa child.”Since 1970,Miss Lee has always been on trips,travellingto different parts of the world with a back packand asleeping ba9. Shesaid that these journeys changed her values.“Aftervisiting these places.I started to treasure my lifemuch more than before.During this time,I came to realize how small I am in the universe,but nothing in this world is unsolvable(不可克服的).” MissLee said she had a lot of unforgettable experiences on her journeys.There was one terrible storm at sea when she was returning from theSouth Pole.The whole team was happy to be re.turning home after a one year stay at theSouth Pole.During the storm,wavesreache.d heights of upt0 30 meters,as high as a 10-story buildin9.She stayedcalm at the time and took steps to protect theirresearch findings.She hoped the rescuers(救援者)would find them even if they lost their lives.Part of the ship was destroyed and a lot of water came in.Luckily they all survived,but she came away from the experience with a realization about the power ofnature. Miss Lee is also the founder of the China Polar Museum Foundation.Building a polar museum has always been her dream.According to Miss Lee.me museum will useadvanced technology to help develop scientific work in polar areas.Als0,it will provide places for scientiststo do research. 60.What isspecial about Miss Lee’s travel? [A]She was well equipped in her travel. [B]She traveled on her own to both Poles. [C]She was the first woman to Mount Everest. [D]She was the first HK woman to both Poles. 61.Theexperience of the terrible storm at sea taught Miss Lee about__________. [A]the destructive force of nature [B]the need to do more research about sea [C]the importance of learning survivalskills [D]the adventurous spirit researchersshould have 62.Why isbuilding a polar museum in China important according to Miss Lee? [A]It can help attract people to the Poles. [B]It will help advance studies of thePoles. [C]It will show how high technology is used. [D]It can save her from further trips tothe Poles。 63.What wouldbe the best rifle for the text? [A]Fight Against Nature [B]Attractions of the Poles [C]A Survivor’S Story [D]A Brave Woman
Text 3 My interest in Chinese food started years a90,when l was a young reporter for the Washington Post.Our office Wasn’t far from Chinatown,where Ifound some very good Chinese restaurants. The first time I ever ate Chinese food I loved it.I noticed the fresh taste of the meat and vegetables.When I learned more about the food,I beganto understand why it has this special feature.