阅读理解Maya Merhige is making major waves in swimming. She is now the third-youngest person to complete an athletic challenge known as the Triple Crown. At the age of 16, she swam 23 miles across the English Channel in the UK with a time of 11 hours, 39 minutes. Merhige had already completed the other two Triple Crown swims. At age 14, with a time of 10 hours, 48 minutes, she became the youngest female to swim the 20-mile Catalina Channel in California. The next year, she completed the 20 Bridges swim in New York City, a distance of 28.5 miles, in 8 hours, 43 minutes. Open-water swimming became her passion at age 9 when she got involved with Swim Across America, a nonprofit organization that funds cancer research. "I've been feeling as I've gotten older that nearly everyone is touched by cancer, and it's become more important for me to raise money for this cause," Merhige, now 17, said. Since she started, she has raised more than $100,000. One of her favorite swims was crossing the 28-mile Kaiwi Channel in Hawaii. She swam it at age 15 making her the youngest person to do so. It took her more than 27 hours to complete it, and she faced strong winds and jellyfish. Despite the great physical and mental challenges of her sport, Merhige said her greatest fear is not finishing a swim, but being unable to join it. Her goal is to complete the Oceans Seven by 2029, and with her Triple Crown swims, she has four more to go. As she considers the journey ahead, Merhige said it helps to constantly remind herself to stay in the moment.
(1)
How many times has Merhige completed the Triple Crown swims?
A . Once.
B . Twice.
C . Three times.
D . Four times.
(2)
What motivated Merhige to raise money for cancer research?
A . Her decision to break the world record.
B . Her desire to research cancer.
C . Her serious sufferings from cancer.
D . Her awareness of cancer's influence.
(3)
What do we know about Merhige?
A . She fears dangerous marine life most.
B . She finished the 20 Bridges swim at 15.
C . She aims to complete Oceans Seven after 2029.
D . She completed the Kaiwi Channel swim within 27 hours.
(4)
Which words can best describe Merhige?
A . Determined and caring.
B . Cautious and modest.
C . Curious and helpful.
D . Diligent and loyal.
答案: C
D
C
A