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Lufinha has crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat powered only by the sun and wind. He used kites to move the boat and solar power to use lights and equipment on the boat. He expects his trip will earn him a Guinness World Record for Fastest Solo Atlantic Crossing by Kite Boat. He also hopes to help people understand the need to protect the oceans.

The kite-powered boat reached top speeds of over 30 kilometers per hour. Lufinha traveled 6,400 kilometers in 25 days. The 38-year-old set out from Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal on November 3, 2022, and arrived in Martinique on December 20, Lufinha was not at sea for all that time, however. He made a planned stop at the Canary Islands on November 8. But he had to stay longer than planned because of the powerful storm and he remained there until November 30.

Lufinha made the crossing completely alone in a 7.2-meter-long and 5.6-meter-wide trimaran, a boat which has three long, thin parts, with a small room for sleeping and shelter. Lufinha used a hand pump (抽水机) to produce water for drinking and cooking. He said, "I have two such water makers, which I can pump and every hour I can make around four liters of water." The water pump has a special filter (过滤器) to remove salt from the sea water. Lufinha used the water to add to dried food he carried with him on the boat.

He called his trip "a big learning experience". It was a big test of his adaptability. He learned most of all to look at his problems relatively. He had so many problems all of the time, such as kites getting torn and kites exploding (爆炸). And the only way not to suffer was to think, "It could be worse." He said his way of thinking during the difficult crossing helped him get through it hour by hour, day by day, week by week until he finished this Atlantic crossing.

1. （1） What's one of the purposes of Lufinha's trip?

   A . To set a new world record. B . To map out a new sailing route. C . To check his boat's performance. D . To collect money for the local charity.
3. （2） Why did Lufinha stay longer than expected at the Canary Islands?

   A . His boat broke down halfway. B . He took the wrong sailing direction. C . His water pumps required replacing. D . He was overtaken by terrible weather.
5. （3） What was Lufinha's biggest gain from the trip?

   A . He developed his own independence. B . He discovered how to obtain drinkable water. C . He learned to view problems more positively. D . He mastered more advanced sailing techniques.
7. （4） Which of the following can best describe Lufinha?

   A . Strict and honest. B . Calm and curious. C . Determined and brave. D . Outgoing and generous.