Ⅳ.阅读理解(10分)

PARIS, France—as a child, Alain Robert was afraid of heights. One day, when he was 12, he returned home from school. At the front door of his building, he didn’t find his keys. It was 3: 30 p. m.  and his parents worked until 6: 00 p. m. . He saw the window was open. Then he closed his eyes and pictured himself climbing the building. When he opened his eyes, he told himself, “I can do it. ” Fifteen minutes later, he was in his house on the eighth floor and his fear of heights was gone.

In 2003, he climb ed a building in London dressed as Spiderman to advertise the movie. In 2004, he climbed Taipei 101(one of the tallest buildings in the world). To reach the top of a building, Alain uses only his hands and special shoes. He has no rope or other safety tools.

On 12th April, 2012, he set a Guinness World Record(吉尼斯世界纪 录) for climbing the 300-metre-high Aspire Tower in Doha, Qatar in the fastest time (1 hour, 33 minutes and 47 seconds).

Alain climbs as a hobby. He also does it to make money for charity (for children and the homeless). When he climbs, he wants to send a message to people. If you have a dream—something you really want to do—it can come true. But you must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. Close your eyes and tell yourself, “I can do it. ”

1. Alain Robert climbed the tall building  for the first time because he wanted _____.

A. to look for his keys    B. to be a super hero

C. to get into his home   D. to be famous

2. When Alain Robert climbs a building, he uses _____.

A. special tools

B. his hands and special shoes

C. his hands only

D. an airplane

3. Alain Rober t climbs for two reasons. What are they?

A. For fun and for his health.

B. For fun and for his family.

C. For charity and for fun.

D. For charity and for his job.

4. If you feel afraid to do something, what is Alain Robert’s advice?

A. Tell yourself  “I can do it. ”

B. Practise climbing buildings.

C. If something bad happens, then stop.

D. Give it up and do another one.

5. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Climbing buildings is easy.

B. Alain Robert is afraid of heights.

C. You can control your fears.

D. Climb ing buildings can make yo u well-known.