Erik Weihenmayer was born with an eye disorder.As a child his eyesight became worse and then,at the age of 13,he lost his sight completely.However,he did not lose his determination to lead a full and active life.
Erik grew up and became an adventurer.He took up parachuting wresting and scuba diving He competed in long-distance biking,marathon,and skiing.His favorite sport,though,is mountaineering.
As a young man,Erik started to climb mountains.He reached the summit of Mount MeKinley when he was 27,and then climbed the dangerous 1,000-metre rock wall of EI Capitan.Two years later,while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya with his girlfriend,they stopped for a time at 13.000 feet above sea level--in order to get married.After two years he climbed Aconcagua,the tallest mountain in South America.And then,at the age of 33,Erik successfully completed the greatest mountaineering challenge of all.He climbed Mount Everest,the highest mountain in the world.
Erik invented his own method for climbing mountains.He carries two long poles:one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him.The climber in front of him wears a bell to guide him.Erik is a good team member.He does his share of the jobs,such as setting up tents and building snow walls.
Although he could not enjoy the view,Erik felt the excitement of being on the summit of Everest.He hopes that his success will change how people think about the blind. "When people think about a blind person or blindness,now they will think about a person standing on the top of the world."
(1)Why was Erik become blind? (no more than 10 words)Because he was born with an eye disorder.Because he was born with an eye disorder.
(2)How did Erik hold his wedding? (no more than 15 words)He held his wedding at 13.000 feet above sea level while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.He held his wedding at 13.000 feet above sea level while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
(3)What is Erik's own method for climbing a mountain? (no more than 20 words)He carries two long poles:one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him.He carries two long poles:one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him.
(4)What does the last paragraph mainly infer to us? (no more than 10 words)He hopes change how people think about the blind.He hopes change how people think about the blind.
(5)What do you think is the most important quality of a good adventurer?Please explain. (no more than 20 words.)Determination.It is determination that can lead one to overcoming all difficulties and become successful.Determination.It is determination that can lead one to overcoming all difficulties and become successful.
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【答案】Because he was born with an eye disorder.;He held his wedding at 13.000 feet above sea level while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.;He carries two long poles:one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him.;He hopes change how people think about the blind.;Determination.It is determination that can lead one to overcoming all difficulties and become successful.
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