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The well-known adventurer(冒险家) and explorer Steve Fossett, born in 1944 in America, was famous for extraordinary(非凡的, 特别的) efforts setting world records in flying, ballooning and sailing. He set or broke over 100 records in five different sports, many of which are still held. Many of his most extraordinary adventures were as a pilot. He once said that he did not like risks(冒险). This might sound strange considering his activities. But he said what he tried to do was to reduce risk with careful planning, technological development and the help of the best scientists and other experts. In 2007, during a short-distance light, his plane disappeared and he died at the age of 63.

In 1903 Benjamin Spock was born in America. After he attended Yale University he joined a sports team that competed in rolling boats，which in 1924 won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. He used to work at a camp for disabled children for three summers during his years at Yale. And the experience probably led to his decision to enter Yale Medical School, and finally completed his medical degree at Columbia in New York. From 1933 he worked as a baby doctor, trying to fit the theories (理论) about how children develop with what mothers told him about their children. During the 1950s, Dr Spock became famous. He wrote articles for magazines，appeared on TV programs，taught at universities and gave speeches to talk to parents about their concerns (担心). Benjamin died in 1998 at 94. Yet his advice continues to affect the lives of millions of children and their parents.

An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had four heart surgeries (手术) reached the top of Mount on Thursday, becoming the oldest to climb up the world's highest mountain on May 23，2013. It was Yuichiro Miura. As a famous adventurer, he skied down Everest from the South Col in 1970, a deed that became the subject of a documentary. He has since skied down the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, following the tradition of his late father, who skied down Europe' Mont Blanc at 99. " If you wish strongly, have courage and endurance, then you can get to the summit (顶峰) of your dream." Miura said.

1. （1） What is the main achievement of Benjamin Spock according to the author?

   A . His courage to challenge medical field. B . His contribution to children and their parents. C . His active social activities to help the poor family. D . His winning the Olympic gold medal in rolling boats.
3. （2） What can we learn from Yuichiro Miura's experience?

   A . Luck and misfortune (不幸) comes in turn. B . It is never too late to learn. C . He who makes no mistakes makes nothing. D . Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.
5. （3） Which of the following can best describe the common personality of the three people?

   A . Strong-willed. B . Dangerous. C . Honest. D . Stressed.