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In July 2001, Zhang Jian, a 37-year-old swimmer landed in Calais, France after swimming for twelve
hours. He became the first Chinese ever to cross the English Channel. The 33.8-kilometre channel has
attracted many swimmers because it is one of the most difficult to cross.
Zhang Jian (A)_________ at 1:30 p.m. (Beijing time) on July 29, 2001. After putting some oil on his skin
to help keep warm, he (B)steppedinto the sea from Shakespeare Beach, Dover. Most of the time, (C) Zhang
swam freestyle to save energy.But he had to change his style along the way because the ocean currents
changed every six hours and the water was so cold. During the crossing, he ate some food and had some
drinks. About three hours before he landed in Calais, a British guide jumped into the sea and (D)和他一起游泳.At 1:25 a. m. on July 30, 2001, Zhang walked onto the beach at last.
(E)A lot ofpeople were waiting for him on the beach. Among them were his family and friends. They
were very proud of him. A foreign reporter spoke highly of him,"He has shown us what is courage and what
is strength."
1. 在(A)的空白处填入适当的词语。
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2. 写出画线部分 B 和 E 的同义词或近义词。
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3. 将(C)句改写为 Zhang swam freestyle _________ _________ he could save energy.
4. 将(D)部分译成英语。
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5. 在文中找出最能解释主题的语句。
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