题型:完形填空 题类:常考题 难易度:困难
广西玉林市2018-2019学年高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
Most people are anxious about the unfamiliar or unknown while some are thrilled. I am one of the latter. The idea of skiing to the North Pole had never crossed my mind until I saw a(n)1in a newspaper looking for people to join a team that would2350 miles to the magnetic North Pole. Back in 1996, a woman from the UK had never3this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to4in temperatures that cold, so I sent off for the application form.
When the application form5, it said "Are You Man Enough for the Ultimate Challenge " and it was full of pictures of6explorers. I was angry and decided that women could do it too, so it made me even more7 to get on the team.
Over 500 individuals8 for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to9 the best group. Our test was to complete the Sandhurst military assault course, where the UK's best officers are trained, and it's not for10. We had to climb a huge rope ladder, and I stopped at the top because I have a fear of11. I thought all hope was12. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing13, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would14 others in the team.
I had also shown my real self, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself,15 there is nowhere to hide. These16of asking for help and showing your real self are necessary for women to master.
I realized that by being myself, I could17. I was chosen for the team, and as a result became the18 British woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever19 was possible﹣but more importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could20them to take a step into the unknown.
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