Get Out of the Crowd and Reach New Heights
John and his friends decided to go mountain climbing in the Swiss Alps. When they reached one of the famous mountains, they were surprised to see many people already climbing it. John and his friends put on their gear(装备)and started climbing. In no time at all, they reached the top of the mountain.
His friends thought they could 13 there for some time and then go back. Then John saw another mountain that only a handful of people were trying to climb. He told his friends, “Let’s go and climb that mountain instead of camping here. It will be fun and 14 !” A friend replied, “No way. It seems very difficult to climb and only a few people are climbing it now.”
John wanted to take on the challenge and started walking toward the mountain. Two hours later he reached the top. The people at the top 15 John with a round of applause(掌声). John was very happy to see the beautiful views of 16 .
He then started talking with people, “This mountain is not so difficult to climb. So why are there so many people below us? If people could reach that peak(顶峰), they can reach this one if they put in some 17 !”
An experienced climber smiled and said, “Most people in the crowd down there are happy with what they find easy. They don’t think that it is possible to 18 more. Even people who aren’t happy down there don’t want to take any risks. They think that if they take risks, they will 19 what they already have. The reality is, to reach a new peak, you just need effort. Many of them do not show any 20 and they remain part of the crowd their whole life. They also complain about the handful of courageous people by saying that they’re just lucky!”
After hearing this, John thanked the experienced climber for explaining the importance of courage in life.
13. A. camp
B. wait
C. live
D. walk
14. A. necessary
B. difficult
C. important
D. challenging
15. A. encouraged
B. supported
C. welcomed
D. pleased
16. A. life
B. nature
C. seasons
D. friends
17. A. effort
B. emotion
C. thought
D. attention
18. A. expect
B. experience
C. change
D. achieve
19. A. lose
B. hold
C. get
D. drop
20. A. happiness
B. courage
C. attitude
D. respect
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