A young Chinese scientific explorer will attempt to make the longest unaided solo trek ( 艰难跋涉) across Antarctica after departing from Beijing on Wednesday.
Covering about 2,000 kilometers, the solo trek is expected to take 80 to 85 days. If successful , Wen Xu，32，will be the first person to cross Antarctica alone from the shore Berkner Island , according to the event organizer. Wen told reporters on Monday that he plans to fly from Beijing and transfer at Punta Arenas, Chile. Starting at Berkner Island in Antarctica， he plans to cross the South Pole and finally reach the Ross Ice Shelf.
He plans to make the trek on cross-country-skis，dragging a 200 kilogram sled equipped with food，fuel, extra skis and communication equipment. Airplanes will be available to provide emergency assistance.
During the trek, he will collect scientific samples for research, and more importantly, help people realize the impact of global warming.“ Climate change remains a huge challenge for humans. By conquering the difficulties of solo crossing the Antarctica, I hope the public will pay attention to, and act on the global warming issue.” Said Wen.
Wen also said he had thoroughly prepared for the trip, including a long distance trip in the Tibet in 2018. In September of 2017, he also completed an unsupported Arctic trek across Greenland. “ The Arctic adventure should have been done with teamwork, but my instructors tried to cultivate my solo ability along the way.” he said. As a member of China’s mountaineering team, Wen has also climbed up Qomolangma, in 2007, 2012 and 2018 for scientific research.
A documentary will be done to record this trek. But it will be different from others, according to Rao Zijun, director of the documentary.“ The shooting team will follow Wen from Beijing to the starting point in Antarctica and wait for him at the end of point. He will have to carry a camera and record the lonely journey by himself.” Rao said.
24. What is Wen Xu going to do?
A. He is going to realize his dream to cross Arctic.
B. He is going to take a long walk with teamwork.
C. He is going to meet the challenge to walk alone across Antarctica.
D. He is going to fly from Beijing to Punta Arenas for business.
25. Why does We Xu plan to cross Antarctica?
A. He wants to collect some data for the documentary.
B. He enjoys being recognized all over the world.
C. He intends to accomplish his scientific research.
D. He hopes the public will focus on environmental problems.
26. Which is NOT mentioned in Wen's preparation for the trip?
A. Several companies will provide satellite communication for him.
B. An airplane will be ready for giving help if necessary.
C. His instructors helped to develop his solo ability in exploration.
D. He has already completed climbing up Qomolangma three times.
27. What makes the documentary in Para.6 different from others?
A. The shooting team will accompany him all the way to the end point.
B. The documentary will be translated into several foreign languages.
C. The long journey will be recorded only by Wen Xu himself.
D. The director will shape Wen Xu to be a superhero.
B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。全文介绍了中国青年探险家温旭（音）计划将要独自步行穿 越南极大陆，他将长途跋涉近2000公里并最终到达罗斯冰棚（Ross Ice Shelf）。
24. C细节理解题。根据第一、二段的内容可知，温旭将独自步行穿越南极大陆。第一段中的关键词“unaided”意思是“无外援的；独立的”，solo意思是“独唱的；单独的”，trek意思是“长途跋涉”。故选C。
25. D细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，温旭希望帮助人们意识到气候变暖对环境造成的影响，故选D。
26. A细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，温旭为此次探险做了很多项准备，但没有信息表明有公司将要为他提供通讯卫星设备。B选项中提到的直升机救援在第三段中可以找到依据。故选 A。
27. C细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，纪录片导演介绍了这将是不同于以往的一部片子，摄影团队会从北京跟随温旭到达徒步南极洲的起点，之后在终点等待，而温旭将携带照相机 自己记录下这一段孤独的路程。故选C。