1. (2022高二上·嘉兴期中) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项宗选出最佳选项。

In 1880, fourteen-year-old Matthew Henson loved to hear sailors tell tales of their exciting lives at sea. The travel, the adventure, the danger, and the steady pay were all attractive to young Henson. One day he made up his mind. Baltimore was the nearest large seaport. The next morning he set out on the forty-mile journey to seek work on a sailing ship.

In Baltimore, Henson found a job as a cabin boy on a beautiful ship called the Katie Hinds. For the next five years, Henson sailed around the world. By the time he left the Katie Hinds in 1885, Henson was well educated and had become an excellent seaman.

Unable to find work anywhere else, Henson took a job in a hat shop in Washington, D.C. One day in 1887, a man came in to buy a hat. The man, Lieutenant Robert Peary, asked the owner if he knew anyone with experience at sea. Peary would soon travel to South America for the U.S. government. He needed experienced men to accompany him.

The shop owner knew about his young employee's skills and experience on ocean voyages, so he introduced Peary to Henson. Henson and Peary soon found they had a great deal in common, including their love of the sea.

Using his map-reading and sailing skills, Henson proved himself to be a worthy and intelligent seaman. One day Peary told Henson about his real dream: to be the first man to stand on "the top of the world" at the North Pole. He asked Henson to help him make his dream come true.

Over the next five years, the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. However, they were not able to reach the pole either time.

In 1908, Peary and Henson were ready to make their final attempt at reaching the North Pole. Both men were over forty years old. The years of hardship and suffering in the arctic cold had taken their toll on both men. This would be their last chance.

In April 1909, Henson's instruments showed they were standing at the North Pole. Together Henson and Peary planted the American flag in the snow.

In later years, Robert Peary and Henson were greatly honored for their achievement. Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes' graves not far apart in the Arlington National Cemetery.

1. （1） What can we know about Henson from Paragraph 1?

   A . He was highly educated. B . He was skilled in sailing. C . He used to travel at sea. D . He was interested in sea exploring.
3. （2） What does Paragraph 3 mainly state?

   A . Why Matthew Henson went to the hat shop. B . How Matthew Henson met Robert Peary. C . Why Matthew Henson stopped working on the Katie Hinds. D . How the shop owner knew that Matthew Henson had sea experience.
5. （3） What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph 7?

   A . Helped them both. B . Satisfied them both. C . Weakened them both. D . Enlightened them both.
7. （4） The story between Henson and Peary could best be compared to ______.

   A . sailors seeking power over others B . fighters exploring an unknown land C . treasure hunters looking for fortunes D . soldiers fighting for their freedom