题目内容：

    As a child I once read an article about the Pacific Crest Trail (太平洋屋脊步道) in National Geographic. It was a ______ of two men who walked 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada with huge packs. It caught my eye, as I, too, ______ adventures in the wilderness. I've always remembered that story, but never believed I would actually ______ it. It was too far out of my comfort zone.

But then, at the age of 42, I hiked the 88 Temples Trail through Japan. There, I experienced how ______ it could be to hike alone. What ______ me most were the fantastic mountains, grand temples and generous local people. And ______, I managed to complete the trail in six weeks without any severe injuries. For the first time, I ______ that I could achieve my dream of travelling around America one day.

When I shared my plan with friends and colleagues, the news was welcomed with ______ reactions. From some I got enthusiastic ______. But from others there were frowns and question marks. Half a year away from my family was a ______ for me. Yet it wouldn't defeat me. After all, six months is ______ a short period in a lifetime. After having worked hard for 20 years in shiny office buildings, I felt the need for more ______ in my life. I hoped to ______ and look within, as well as explore the unfamiliar things. I understood that I needed them both. ______ John Muir once put it, "Keep close to ______... and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."

1.A.news B.report C.story D.photo

2.A.knew of B.dreamed of C.heard about D.worried about

3.A.make B.ignore C.appreciate D.reject

4.A.dull B.difficult C.attractive D.crazy

5.A.confused B.shocked C.affected D.impressed

6.A.to my regret B.to my surprise C.to my sadness D.to my disappointment

7.A.denied B.pretended C.realized D.promised

8.A.mixed B.positive C.doubtful D.strange

9.A.promise B.assistance C.devotion D.approval

10.A.relief B.challenge C.delight D.comfort

11.A.finally B.hardly C.quickly D.simply

12.A.adventure B.bravery C.safety D.knowledge

13.A.speed up B.stand by C.slow down D.drop out

14.A.When B.As C.If D.Unless

15.A.forest B.desert C.nature D.valley