2.BASE Jumping
BASE jumping is a very dangerous sport of using a parachute to jump from fixed objects.It has become popular with those individuals who are constantly looking for new and exciting things to do.Because BASE jumping is very dangerous,it is sometimes considered a"stunt"(絕技)or"daredevil activity"rather than a sport.
BASE stands for the four categories of fixed launch points for a BASE jump:building,antennae,span(bridge),and earth(cliff)."BASE numbers"are awarded to those jumpers who have completed at least one jump from each of the categories.A BASE number qualifies a participant as a recognized BASE jumper.
Carl Boenish made the first official BASE jump from the Troll Wall in Norway in 1984.Unfortunately,Carl Boenish was killed two days after that first BASE jump as he tried to make another BASE jump off the Troll Wall.Improvements in equipment have helped reduce BASE jumping deaths.Still,many people,including experienced and skilled jumpers,are still injured or killed every year.There are no reliable statistics on the number of people killed or injured while BASE jumping,but it is certainly more dangerous than skydiving.Because of the high death rate,BASE jumping has not gained widespread acceptance.This is also one of the reasons that it is illegal in many countries,A BASE jumper needs to get permission to use both the place from which the jump starts and the landing area.Some places,like the Troll Wall,are banned because of the high level of danger.However,many sites are still open to jumpers.
BASE jumping is something that teenagers shouldn't do.It can easily injure or kill them.It also requires a lot of time,energy and money.As parents expect their children to have good judgment,they should think hard before they do anything that is really dangerous.
48.What is the author's attitude towards BASE jumping?C
A.It should be banned.
B.It should be encouraged.
C.The jumpers should be careful.
D.More sites should be open to jumpers.
49.The author shows his viewpoint byD.
A.listing the numbers
B.using a famous saying
C.explaining causes and effects
D.showing the facts and examples
50.Which of the following is true?B
A.Carl Boenish died in the first BASE jump from the Troll Wall in 1984.
B.Even experienced jumpers can be injured or killed in a certain jump.
C.Teens'parents don't support BASE jumping because it costs money.
D.A BASE jumper can freely choose any place to start the jump.
分析 本文為說明文,介紹了一項危險的運動--極限跳傘.
解答 48---50 CDB
48.答案C.觀點態(tài)度題.根據(jù)最后一段BASE jumping is something that teenagers shouldn't do.It can easily injure or kill them.It also requires a lot of time,energy and money.As parents expect their children to have good judgment,they should think hard before they do anything that is really dangerous.可知,作者認(rèn)為極限跳傘是一項很危險的運動,需要特別小心.故選C.
49.答案D.文章結(jié)構(gòu)題.根據(jù)全文可知,作者先解釋了什么是極限跳傘、它的特點是什么,然后用Carl Boenish的案例說明這項運動的危險性.故應(yīng)選D通過事實和案例.
50.答案B.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第三段Still,many people,including experienced and skilled jumpers,are still injured or killed every year.可知,即使是有經(jīng)驗的人也可能會受傷,甚至是死亡.故選B.
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