(C) Swimmer Zhang Jian became the first Chinese person to swim across the English Channel early Mon——青夏教育精英家教网—

(C) Swimmer Zhang Jian became the first Chinese person to swim across the English Channel early Monday morning as he successfully landed in Calais, France, after a 12-hour journey from Dover, Britain. At 1:25 a.m. , Zhang walked onto the French beach to the applause of Chinese fans, tourists. The 33.8-kilometer channel has attracted many swimmers because it is one of the most difficult to cross. The 37-year-old swimmer left Shakespeare Beach, Dover, at 1:30 p.m., Sunday to start his journey. A pilot ship guided him in the effort. With special oil on his skin to help keep warm, Zhang Jian beat the cold current of 16°C and swam for 12 hours. He could only remain on the French sands for 10 minutes because he didn’t obtain a French visa. After a hearty but brief celebration, he boarded the pilot ship to return to Britain. For much of the stunt, Zhang swam freestyle to save energy. But Zhang altered his style along the way because the ocean current changed every 6 hours and the water was so cold. Zhang changed to the breaststroke at about 9 p.m., in spite of expert warning that doing so would exhaust him faster. Later he changed back to freestyle. Zhang stopped several times to take water and food. About 3 three hours before he landed in Calais, a British guide jumped into the sea to accompany him. At 67, the British swimmer was the second-oldest person to ever cross the English Channel when he did so 2 years ago. Zhang kept up with the rising tide helping him achieve his goal. Most Chinese news Internet sites and web portals covered Zhang’s exploits extensively. Internet users posted messages about the stunt as they watched the live broadcast on CCTV. “The spirit of adventure which has long been far away from the Chinese should come back to us, said an Internet user. “Whether he succeeds or fails, he has given us something quite valuable, said another online message. ( ) 6. The main idea of the passage is . A. Zhang Jian became the first Chinese person to swim across the English Channel. B. The English Channel attracted many swimmers all over the world. C. People all over the world sang high praise for Zhang’s deeds. D. Zhang Jian won the first. ( ) 7. Zhang Jian put up special oil on his skin because . A. it could help him healthy B. it could keep him warm while swimming in the water C. he likes to do something new D. he had to swim in the cold water for 12 hours ( ) 8. The word “altered in Paragraph 4 has the same meaning as . A. forgot B. lost C. loved D. changed ( ) 9. The Chinese felt when they learned the news that Zhang Jian succeed in swimming across the English Channel. A. interested B. surprised C. worried D. excited ( ) 10. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Zhang Jian started his 12-hour journey from Dover, Britain on Sunday. B. A pilot ship was arranged so as to provide necessary aid for Zhang Jian. C. The British Swimmer was Zhang’s good friend. D. Freestyle can help Zhang Jian save energy. 7B Unit 1-2 综合练习 (A) I. 1. Would you like to live in the palace? 【查看更多】

Wang Gang wants to be ________ swimmer but Simon wants to be ________ engineer.

A. a, a B. a, an C. an, a D. an, an

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Here's a story about Ming's life on the waters. Ming has lived all his life on a wide r_1.___ in china. His home is a large house-boat with a roof, one of hundreds that move up and down. In about six years he has not once been on l__2.__ but he is never lonely. He is a strong swimmer. In fact, he could swim before he could walk. When he wants to play with his f__3.__ he just swims across to their boats or asks them to v__4.__ him. Ming's father is a fisherman, but he never u__5.__ a line or a net. Great black birds called cormorants do the fishing for him. Rings have been put around the birds' n__6.__ so that they cannot eat the fish they catch. They have been taught to b_7.___ the fish to people. And then people reward them with a fine big fish，as soon as their work is finished. Ming loves w__8.__ the cormorants,but better still he likes going s__9.__ with his mother. The shops,of course,are boats very like his o__10.__.

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Guitar Player Wanted

Are you a lover of music? Can you play the guitar? Can you sing or dance? Welcome to our Sunshine Rock Band. Please call Mike at 5487-6598 or send an e-mail to sunshine@yahoo.com.

Hot Club

Do you like to play table tennis? Do you want to play it well? Mr. Zhang is a good teacher. You can come here every Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30.

Telephone: 8665-7868

Address: Room 105, Lantian Hotel

Swimmer Wanted

Can you swim? Do you like children? Can you teach them to swim on Sundays? Come and join us. Call Joe at 8472-9999 for more information.

Summer Job

Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? Would you like to work for a magazine? Then come and work as a reporter. Please call Kate at 5561-8823.

1.You don’t have to be able to do it if you want to join the Sunshine Rock Band. What is it?

A．Playing the guitar B．Singing C．Dancing D．Painting

2.Who can teach you to play table tennis?

A．Mike B．Joe C．Mr. Zhang D．Kate

3.If you want to learn to play table tennis, you can go to Lantian Hotel on______.

A．Saturdays B．Sundays C．Mondays D．Fridays

4.If you want to work as a reporter, you can call________。

A．5487-6598 B．8665-7868 C．8472-9999 D．5561-8823

5.The ads may be from___________。

A．a newspaper B．a storybook C．an art book D．a science book

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Laura lived in a small village near the sea. One day she decided to go for a swim in the sea. She knew that the sea near the ____36_____ has a strong tide (浪) , but she was a good swimmer, so she wasn’t __37______. Laura left her friends lying on the sands and ran into the sea. She swam quite far from the beach and waved（挥舞） to her friends in the distance. After a short while she decided to swim ____38___. She tried her best, but she couldn’t get any closer to the beach . The tide kept___39___her back. She waved her arms in the air to let her friends know that she was____40____, but they just waved back, for they didn’t know what she___41_____. After a long time, Laura became very ______42___ and she couldn’t swim any more. Her legs ____43____and she lost hope. Suddenly, her foot touched ____44____! All the time she had been swimming in a place where the water wasn’t deep! When at last she went back to the beach, one of her friends asked, “ Did you ___45____your swim?” “Yes, it was lovely.” She answered. She never told them what really happened.

1. A town B city C village D country

2.A lonely B surprised C interested D afraid

3. A up B back C down D on

4.A pulling B pushing C throwing D putting

5.A in trouble B happy C out of trouble D in the water

6.A found B meant C said D saw

7.A hungry B sleepy C thirsty D tired

8.A came up B were broken C went down D moved on

9.A a tide B the sand C a fish D one of her friends

10.A enjoy B remember C drop D forget

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Here are reports of three attacks. The three swimmers were attacked by sharks because they didn't obey (遵守) the safety rules for swimmers.

Rules for swimmers_:
A. Don't swim at night.
B. You are more likely to be attacked in warm water.
C. Sharks are attacking by blood. Don't swim with an open cut.
D. It's best to wear a swimming suit to match your skin colour. Sharks can see colours.
E. If you see a shark,don't be nervous. Try to! swim quietly, with even (平稳的) strokes(划水动作).

Which rule didn't each of the following swimmers obey?
【小题1】Report 1_: Colin was swimming with two friends
very late at night. He was attacked by a shark and died.
【小题2】Report 2_: Ann was a very good swimmer. She
bought a new bright red swimming suit. She was swimming with some friends when a shark attacked her.
【小题3】Report 3_: Jack was on holiday in Australia. He
cut his foot on the beach. He went swimming the same day and got attacked.

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