Passage 6Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. Magda King began her climbing career in Spain in the 1960s. Back then, Spanish climbers were conquering one summit after another in the Andes and Himalayas. One problem, though: they were all men. “No Spanish woman had ever summited an eight-thousand-meter peak," she said. ""I began asking myself, 'If a man can do it, why not a woman? In fact, why not me?""Setting conquering an eight-thousand-meter peak as her life's goal，Magda began climbing higher and higher mountains. In 1987, Magda assembled a team to climb Mt. Yalung Kang (8,505m) in Eastern Nepal, and she might very well have succeeded had the weather cooperated. “We were caught for six days at 20,000 feet in the worst storm in a century," she said. “There was so much snow that we had to come out of our tents every two hours to dig ourselves out. We survived on tea and soup. "Two years later, she tried again. This time, the goal was Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on the Nepal-China border. Magda and another female climber, Monica Verge, literally raced up that mountain. The full impact of what they'd done did not strike them until they were safely back in Barcelona. “Being the first women to conquer an eight-thousand-meter peak, we'd essentially rewritten the history of Spanish mountaineering," Magda said. Even so, she was not prepared for the hero's welcome that awaited them when they returned. “We became instant celebrities," she said. "The president of Spain called to congratulate us. Total strangers would come up to us on the streets to shake our hands. We were even the answer to a question on a quiz show on Spanish TV. "Magda went on to conquer seven of the 14 highest peaks in the world. But by 1995, she was beginning to rethink her priorities. “T' d always looked for ways to fulfill my own dreams," she said. "Now I wanted to gain meaning and purpose by helping others. It was really a big shift for me. ”"She flew to Nepal to look for a project that might benefit the families of the Sherpas (夏尔巴人) who'd accompanied her on her Himalayan expeditions. What they needed most, she decided, was an education for their kids. Now Magda and her husband established a foundation dedicated to building schools in Nepal. So far, they've built seven schools. “Both the kids and their parents have received an education, and the standard of living has improved," Magda said. "We've learned that if you partner with people, miracles can and do happen. "What happened to Magda and Monica after they conquered Mt. Cho Oyu?

Passage 6Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. Magda King began her climbing career in Spain in the 1960s. Back then, Spanish climbers were conquering one summit after another in the Andes and Himalayas. One problem, though: they were all men. “No Spanish woman had ever summited an eight-thousand-meter peak," she said. ""I began asking myself, 'If a man can do it, why not a woman? In fact, why not me?""Setting conquering an eight-thousand-meter peak as her life's goal，Magda began climbing higher and higher mountains. In 1987, Magda assembled a team to climb Mt. Yalung Kang (8,505m) in Eastern Nepal, and she might very well have succeeded had the weather cooperated. “We were caught for six days at 20,000 feet in the worst storm in a century," she said. “There was so much snow that we had to come out of our tents every two hours to dig ourselves out. We survived on tea and soup. "Two years later, she tried again. This time, the goal was Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on the Nepal-China border. Magda and another female climber, Monica Verge, literally raced up that mountain. The full impact of what they'd done did not strike them until they were safely back in Barcelona. “Being the first women to conquer an eight-thousand-meter peak, we'd essentially rewritten the history of Spanish mountaineering," Magda said. Even so, she was not prepared for the hero's welcome that awaited them when they returned. “We became instant celebrities," she said. "The president of Spain called to congratulate us. Total strangers would come up to us on the streets to shake our hands. We were even the answer to a question on a quiz show on Spanish TV. "Magda went on to conquer seven of the 14 highest peaks in the world. But by 1995, she was beginning to rethink her priorities. “T' d always looked for ways to fulfill my own dreams," she said. "Now I wanted to gain meaning and purpose by helping others. It was really a big shift for me. ”"She flew to Nepal to look for a project that might benefit the families of the Sherpas (夏尔巴人) who'd accompanied her on her Himalayan expeditions. What they needed most, she decided, was an education for their kids. Now Magda and her husband established a foundation dedicated to building schools in Nepal. So far, they've built seven schools. “Both the kids and their parents have received an education, and the standard of living has improved," Magda said. "We've learned that if you partner with people, miracles can and do happen. "According to Magda, a big shift for her was from mountaineering to ______

Passage 6Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. Magda King began her climbing career in Spain in the 1960s. Back then, Spanish climbers were conquering one summit after another in the Andes and Himalayas. One problem, though: they were all men. “No Spanish woman had ever summited an eight-thousand-meter peak," she said. ""I began asking myself, 'If a man can do it, why not a woman? In fact, why not me?""Setting conquering an eight-thousand-meter peak as her life's goal，Magda began climbing higher and higher mountains. In 1987, Magda assembled a team to climb Mt. Yalung Kang (8,505m) in Eastern Nepal, and she might very well have succeeded had the weather cooperated. “We were caught for six days at 20,000 feet in the worst storm in a century," she said. “There was so much snow that we had to come out of our tents every two hours to dig ourselves out. We survived on tea and soup. "Two years later, she tried again. This time, the goal was Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on the Nepal-China border. Magda and another female climber, Monica Verge, literally raced up that mountain. The full impact of what they'd done did not strike them until they were safely back in Barcelona. “Being the first women to conquer an eight-thousand-meter peak, we'd essentially rewritten the history of Spanish mountaineering," Magda said. Even so, she was not prepared for the hero's welcome that awaited them when they returned. “We became instant celebrities," she said. "The president of Spain called to congratulate us. Total strangers would come up to us on the streets to shake our hands. We were even the answer to a question on a quiz show on Spanish TV. "Magda went on to conquer seven of the 14 highest peaks in the world. But by 1995, she was beginning to rethink her priorities. “T' d always looked for ways to fulfill my own dreams," she said. "Now I wanted to gain meaning and purpose by helping others. It was really a big shift for me. ”"She flew to Nepal to look for a project that might benefit the families of the Sherpas (夏尔巴人) who'd accompanied her on her Himalayan expeditions. What they needed most, she decided, was an education for their kids. Now Magda and her husband established a foundation dedicated to building schools in Nepal. So far, they've built seven schools. “Both the kids and their parents have received an education, and the standard of living has improved," Magda said. "We've learned that if you partner with people, miracles can and do happen. "What did the families of the Sherpas in Nepal need most according to Magda?

What does ready acceptance of vogue words mean to different people?

What dos “to lo language to wander of into obscure realms" mean?

Churchill was already planning the future. His aims, as he had said, were not only to defend Britain but also to set Europe free. While the German army waited to cross the Channel, he sent Britain's only armoured division round the south of Africa to the Suez Canal. (63) Its duty was to prepare the way for those armies which one day attacked Hitler's empire from the south. The next year Hitler attacked Russia, and Japan attacked America; this gave Churchill two strong allies to help him finish the struggle. (64) When the war was over. Britain had to turn her attention to problems inside the Empire . Many of the peoples who had helped to win the war，now demanded their independence. Britain accepted their right to make this demand. (65) She was already planning to turn the Empire into a commonwealth of free and equal members. The word commonwealth explains itself, for its members are united for their common profit. Religious problems caused India's division into two new independent states, India and Pakistan，in 1947. The next year Ceylon also became independent. (66) Other countries needed an urgent development programme to improve education, commercial production and public service before they were ready to stand on their own feet . With the British tax-payer' s help, this programme was carried out. Some of these countries would be stronger now if it had been carried out less hurriedly, but Britain was pressed by world opinion to hand over her responsibilities without delay. (67) One by one. the former colonies became independent members of the British Commonwealth, and took their seats among the United Nations. (From The World at War)

The day arrived. The people were standing in every corner of the arena. All was ready when the moment came. (31) ______。The crowd gasped. He was handsome. Half the audience did not know that someone so attractive had lived among them; no wonder the princess loved him! How terrible for him to be there!The princess had thought about this trial day and night for a long time. She knew she couldn't bear to miss the spectacle, (32)_________. She had such power, influence, and force of character (as well as plenty of gold) that she did what no one had ever done before; she found out the secret of the doors for that day. She knew in which room stood the hungry tiger and in which waited the lady. She knew, too, that the doors were so thick that there was no way anyone could ever hear some hint from behind them. (33)__________, she would have to do it by signal. She also knew something which made the whole process more complicated. She knew that the lady was one of the most beautiful maidens in the whole country, and the thought of her young man living with this woman enraged her. (34)______. When the accused bowed to the royal box, as was the custom, he looked only at the princess, and immediately he knew. He had expected her to find out the secret of the doors ,(35)______. It was only left for her to tell him. His quick glance at her asked, "which?"(36)______ 。There was no time to lose; the quick question had to be answered just quickly so that the king would not suspect. Her right hand was resting on a pillow in front of her. She raised it slightly and made a small, fast movement to the right. (37)________. Every eye in the arena was fixed on him. He turned, and with a firm and rapid step he walked across the empty space. Every heart stopped beating, (38)_________, every eye was upon him. Without hesitation, he went to the door on the right and opened it. Did the tiger come out of that door, or did the lady ?The more we think about this question, (39)______ . It involves a study of the human heart which leads to mazes of passion, love, hate, and excitement. Do not answer this for yourself , (40)______ 。A. It was as plain as if he had shouted itB. but put yourself in the place of the princessC. She hated he lady and hated what might happenD. A signal was given and he door opened, allowing he princess’ lover to enterE. It was to be a means for poetic justiceF. every breath was heldG. but there was another reason for her being thereH. No one but her lover saw herI. the harder it is to answerJ. If she were going to warm her loverK. and now he knew that she had the answerL. She knew that she had already lost him

(emotion) Volunteers need greater counselling sills and better ______ support than ever before.

(efficient) What is so impressive about their society is the ______ of the public services.

(hospitable) The local people showed me great ______ while I was there.