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The old man was niy years old. B. The rich man ate figs when he was young. C. At first, the rich man knew why the old man was planting the tree. D. the rich man felt sorry for the old man at last ( ) 8. Who was the old man planting the tree for? A. for himself B. for people younger than him C. for the rich man D. for forefathers ( ) 9. The writer tells us the story to show ______. A. The old man is good at planting trees. B. we should not fet those people who dig the well (井 ) when drinking water C. the rich man was selfish (自私的 ) D. we should not eat the figs we plant. ( ) 10. From the story, we know_______.? A. It takes a long time for the fig tree to give fruit. B. The figs are sweet. C. The rich man ate the figs planted by the old man at last. D. The old man planted the fig tree to eat the fig fruit. C Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Of course, there are many people who always look for adventures (冒 險 ) those who like to climb the highest mountains, travel into unknown parts of the world or swim across the greatest sea. Now, however, there are many people who are looking for an immediate excitement (瞬間刺激 ) from an activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds. Bungee jumping is a good example of such activity. You jump from a high place that may be a bridge or a hot air balloon. You stand 200 meters above the ground with only an elastic rope (彈性跳繩 ) tied to your ankles (腳踝 ). You fall down at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. Some people may also try this activity from a tall building or into the sea from the top of a high cliff (懸崖 ). You may ask why people like to take part in Bungee. Some scientists say this is because modern life bees safe but boring. Nowadays, most people live in a peaceful society (社會 ) with a stable job and great medical care. They live and work in safer places。 and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they are ill. However, many people say that such life gives little excitement. Every day is the same day that makes them busy with different calls and bills. So they must do something to make a change. ( ) 11. Which of these activities can’t be called adventures according to the passage? A. travel into unknown parts of the world B. climb the highest mountains C. swim in a river D. jump from the top of a high cliff ( ) 12. Which saying is true according to the passage? A. In bungee jumping, you should stand 150 kilometers above the ground. B. There is nothing to protect (保護(hù) ) you when you jump. C. Bungee jumping lasts for a few hours. D. Bungee jumping is exciting. ( ) 13. People take part in dangerous sports nowadays because ______. A. they lack (缺乏 ) excitement B. they have a lot of free time C. they don’t need to look for food D. they can go to hospitals if they are ill or hurt ( ) 14. Which is the meaning of the underlined word in the last