【正文】 ohn Francis talk about next? A. Something about First Aid. B. The law about the Red Cross. C. The Red Cross anization in Australia. 第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分 40 分） 第一節(jié) (共 15 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分 ) A A man thirsts for adventure. Often the journey is the destination itself, and you can learn a lot from a brief adventure into the wild. Here are four types of outdoor adventures that every man should attempt to take. 1. The Ascent(登高 ) Mountain climbing and backpacking is one way to truly test your limits. It’s a test of mental and physical strength. Besides, it often requires months of preparation. There are plentiful famous mountains notable for being extremely challenging for even the most dedicated climbers. The one thing they all have in mon is that they attract a certain type of a person: one with a desire to defeat nature. 2. The Solo(單獨的 ) Trip Going out into the wild, alone, is one of the scariest things a lot of people could ever imagine. If you take proper precautions, a solo trip can be a very freeing and rewarding experience. Particularly if you have some heavy things going on in your life — perhaps a failing relationship, switching careers, or financial conflict — getting away from everyone and everything can put you in tune with nature, and with yourself. 3. The Open Ocean Whether you find yourself in a kayak(皮船 ), sailboat, or any other kind of water boat, getting out on the water arouses some very special feelings. Nothing quite pares to having a gentle wind in your face, as you stare out at the vast and glassy expanse of the open water. 4. Endurance(耐力 ) Challenge This is when you’re serious about putting your life on hold, and getting away from it all. Endurance, in this case, can mean a number of things. Trips like this can last months, and include thousands of miles. But they will test every fiber of your being — psychologically, you’ll be in constant battle. Physically, you’ll be tired and hungry almost all the time. And all of those things make these types of adventures the extreme test of will. You can climb mountains, deserts, rivers and lakes. 21. What is the mon point of the wellknown challenging mountains? A. They appeal to people who are eager to overe nature. B. They are beautiful enough to attract visitors. C. They are suitable for those who are experienced. D. They draw the attention of people who are wellprepared. 22. A person is likely to choose a solo trip when he ________. A. has a stable job B. makes a big fortune C. succeeds in finishing a difficult task D. has trouble in dealing with the relationship 23. What can be regarded as an endurance challenge? A. A bike ride across the United States. B. A short trip to the countryside. C. A relaxing walk around a park. D. A pleasant return to nature. B Far out in the lake was a large wooden platform on which stood an improbably high diving board — a kind of wooden Eiffel Tower. It was, I’m sure, the county’s tallest wooden structure and no one had ever been known to jump from it. So it was quite a shock when our teacher, Mr. Milton, announced that he would dive off the high board that very afternoon. Word of his questionable plan was already spreading through town as Mr. Milton swam out to the platform. He was just a tiny, stick figure when he got there but even from such a distance the high board seemed almost to touch the clouds. Once at the top, he paced the enormously long board, then took some deep breaths and finally stood at edge. He was going to do it. Several hundred people had gathered at the shore to watch. Mr. Milton stood for quite a long time, then he raised his arms, took one massive bounce and launched himself into a perfect dive. It was beautiful. He fell with perfect style for what seemed minutes. The crowd fell silent. The only sound to be heard was the faint whistle of his body tearing through the air toward the water far, far below. But about three quarters of the way down he seemed to have second thoughts and began suddenly to panic, waving his arms and legs like someone having a bad dream. When he was perhaps thirty feet above the water, he gave up on waving and spread his arms and legs wide, apparently hoping that it would somehow slow his fall. It didn’t. He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of their trees three miles away. I don’t think he entered the water at all. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air. After that, he lay still on the surface, spinning like an autumn leaf. He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat and placed on an old blanket where he spent the rest of the afternoon. Occasionally he accepted small sips of water, but otherwise wa