What is the most important thing to a mountaineer? To Jamie Andrew, it′s everything but his limbs(四肢).

Andrew, from Edinburgh, had his limbs cut off after a snow storm at the top of a mountain in the Alps for five days, 15 years ago. He learned how to walk again within a year with the use of prosthetics(假肢) and has taken part in marathons(馬拉松) to raise money for charity. But his greatest challenge is mountaineering.

Last year the man returned to his beloved activity, he wanted to stand on the top of the Matterhorn, a dangerous peak in the Alps. At least 500 people have lost their lives there.

Andrew tried to climb in August 2013. They started very early in the morning so that they would have time to come bake before nightfall. When they were about 200 meters from the top, the group was forced(被迫) to turn back because of the bad weather.

“It′s very hard to let go of a dream or a goal,” says Andrew. “But safety is the most important. Getting as far as we did was a great success in itself, and I feel very proud of that.” He is making plans for a second try.

“Hopefully I have done my part to push back the boundaries(限制) of what disabled people can get,” he says.

1.Which of the following is NOT right about Andrew?

A. He is from Edinburgh.

B. He can take part in marathons now.

C. He has no arms and legs.

D. His friends raised much money for him.

2.How did Andrew lose his limbs?

A. He met a snow storm in the Alps.

B. He had a fight with terrorists.

C. He was too tired during marathons.

D. He was caught by a big bear.

3.How was Andrew′s first try to climb Matterhorn?

A. He got to the top before the nightfall.

B. He failed near the top of the peak.

C. He didn′t start off because of the weather.

D. His group didn′t want to help him.

4.What does the underlined phrase mean in the passage?

A. Come true.

B. Give up.

C. Set up.

D. Close to.

5.What′s the best title for the passage?

A. A Dream Come True

B. Die For Your Dream

C. A Hero Without Limbs

D. Terrible Accident

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