Do you know the Ali Plateau? It is a very cold area which is nearly 5,000 meters above sea level in the western part of China. Qi Fabao, the “hero regiment commander for defending the border” (卫国戍边英雄团长), has guarded our land with his life there.

Qi Fabao was born into a common family in Wuwei City, Gansu Province. He was always a top student at school in his childhood and had a strong wish to join the army. At the age of 18, he realized his dream. He chose to set foot on the land of the Ali Plateau in Xizang and began his career of defending the border. He said, “Not everyone can understand my choice, but I have never regretted it.”

For over 20 years, he has defended the border and experienced many life-and-death moments. When the communication lines didn’t work, he stood in the cold water for hours to repair them. When facing the falling stones, he even used his body to stop them. Once in 2005, he rode a horse in the snow mountains to carry out a task. He and the horse fell into the river from the cliff (悬崖). His back was badly hurt, but the great pain never broke him. More than 1,000 patrols (巡逻) saw his promise of defending the border of our land.

With his youth and blood, Qi Fabao has written a chapter of loyalty (忠诚) and responsibility. He shows us that loving our country is not empty words, but real actions.

1.1. How does the writer start the text?

A By using a saying.

B By asking a question.

C By giving a suggestion.

D By explaining a reason.

解析：选B。答案：B｜题型：写作手法题 解析：文章开头 “Do you know the Ali Plateau?” 是设问，通过提问开启文章。A 谚语；C 提建议；D 解释原因，均错

2.2. How old was Qi Fabao when he realized his dream of joining the army?

A 18

B 20

C 26

D 38

解析：选A。答案：A｜题型：细节理解题 解析：原文第二段 “At the age of 18, he realized his dream.”，18 岁实现参军梦想。

3.3. What does the underlined word “career ”in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A Report.

B Study.

C Interview.

D Work.

解析：选D。3.答案：D｜题型：词义猜测题 解析：career 所在句：开启戍边的工作 / 事业。report 报告；study 学习；interview 采访；work 工作。

4.4. What did Qi Fabao do when the communication lines didn’t work? A. He asked others to fix them. B. He rode a horse to find a new way. C. He stood in the cold water to repair them. D. He used his body to stop the falling stones.

A He asked others to fix them.

B He rode a horse to find a new way.

C He stood in the cold water to repair them.

D He used his body to stop the falling stones.

解析：选C。4.答案：C｜题型：细节理解题 解析：原文第三段 “When the communication lines didn’t work, he stood in the cold water for hours to repair them.” 通信中断时，他站在冷水中抢修线路。

5.5. What can be the best title for the text?

A The Introduction of the Ali Plateau

B The Way of Becoming a Top Student

C The Life of a Hero Defending the Border

D The Importance of Overcoming Difficulties

解析：选C。5.答案：C｜题型：主旨大意题 解析：全文围绕戍边英雄祁发宝的事迹展开。A 阿里高原介绍（只是引子）；B 如何成为优等生（片面）；D 克服困难的意义（偏离人物主线）。