高中英语北京地区高二练习题2.docVIP

1.【题文】Setting Sail Many young people dream about travelling on 1 around the world, but few actually get the 2 to do it. Last year, the call went out for young people 3 in joining the crew of the Gypsy Moth Ⅳ（GMIV）. The boat had originally been 4 by Sir Francis Chichester during his record-breaking 1966 voyage round the world. Amie Mayers had 5 about the GMIV project at school and was doing work experience at the United Kingdom Sailing Academy when the call for crew went out. She had enjoyed her week of work experience and was 6 about the prospect of doing something shed never done before, 7 she applied to join the crew, and was accepted. Before setting sail Amie had to make sure she was 8 prepared for her time at sea. Her training included sea survival, health and safety, and 9 the ins and outs of sailing a yacht. Amie wasnt scared throughout the journey. Luckily, she always had another crew member to 10 her company and was under the watchful eye of the skipper. Amie says her experience at sea changed her life, and it seems it was because 11 after her voyage she was 12 a scholarship by the UKSA. She is now training to become a professional watersports instructor. Im very, very 13 of what Ive done, says Amie. She now wants others to take any opportunities for challenging experiences that 14 their way. Grab the opportunity with both hands, because 15 youre going to regret it, she says. 1. A. oceans B. lands C. mountains D. deserts 2. A. possibility B. chance C. moment D. occasion 3. A. willing B. attracted C. eager D. interested 4. A. sailed B. made C. created D. conquered 5. A. gathered B. heard C. grasped D. found 6. A. keen B. fond C. excited D. fascinated 7. A. that B. as C. so D. then 8. A. properly B. accura