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阅读理解。 (2016·皖北协作区高三联考)A former RAF (Royal Air Force) Spitfire pilot Peter Proctor, who fought in the...
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(2016·皖北协作区高三联考)A former RAF (Royal Air Force) Spitfire pilot Peter Proctor, who fought in the World War Two, parachuted (跳伞) for the first time — at the grand old age of 92. Mr Proctor jumped out of a plane for the first time at Sibson Airfield, Peterborough, more than 70 years after he joined the RAF.
Mr Proctor, who has two artificial hips (臀部) and a false knee, jumped more than 13,000 feet to successfully complete his first ever freefall jump. He said, “I've spent a lot of my life up in the air but this was a completely different experience. It was a nightmare trying to open up the hatches (舱口) and jump out of the plane back then, but I am so glad I have managed to complete the jump and I would love to do it again in the near future.”
Mr Proctor joined the RAF in 1942 and he was stationed in Durban, South Africa, to do his training before being sent to Zimbabwe where he earned his wings. He went on to become a fighter pilot in Egypt, India and went on a jungle selfpreservation course before being sent to Burma in 1945. He ended his career in the armed forces in 1946 to return to his job as a store keeper in a shoe factory and went on to become a lorry driver for 33 years.
His wife, Olive, passed away eight years ago, but Mr Proctor has been determined to continue traveling around the world. He said, “Olive died eight years ago and it was absolutely upsetting. But I've had great support from my family and friends who always encourage me to enjoy life.”
Mr Proctor did the jump with the RAF Falcons and raised £3,000 for the Royal Air Force Association which provides support for servicemen and their families.
1.How did Mr Proctor feel when he jumped out of the plane?
A.Terrified. B.Inspired.
C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.
2.How long did Mr Proctor serve in RAF?
A.About 3 years. B.About 4 years.
C.About 8 years. D.About 33 years.
3.What's the purpose of Mr Proctor's jump?
A.To break the record of a parachute jump.
B.To encourage young people to enjoy life.
C.To raise money for servicemen and their families.
D.To challenge himself and realize his value of life.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.A former pilot's first parachute jump
B.A newlyset Guinness record
C.The oldest parachute jumper
D.A pilot's colorful whole life
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