阅读理解Mt.Qomolangmawasfirstconquered(征服)in1953whenSirEdmundHillaryandSherpaTenzinghisguidebecametheclimberstoreachthetop.Morethan750timeshavepeopletriedtoconquerthemountainbutnota

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　　Mt. Qomolangma was first conquered (征服) in 1953 when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing his guide became the climbers to reach the top. More than 750 times have people tried to conquer the mountain but not all successful yet every climber knows the danger. This doesn't stop teams of climbers arriving at the base camp every year with the courage (勇气) of reaching the top.

　　Two such climbers and two unlucky ones are Scott Fischer and Rob Hall. Fischer an American guide with much experience was lost in a terrible storm which swept across the mountain. A rescue team (救护队) found him and his friend but didn't manage to bring Fischer to safety in the terrible conditions because he was dying. New Zealander Rob Hall another experienced (有经验的) climber and guide was lost near the top. These two men had something in common: they were both guides and always took a “ tour ” of less experienced climbers up the mountain.

　　There is a lot that can go wrong in an action to reach the top of Mt. Qomolangma; a sudden change in weather conditions or a wrong turning. Planes will only be sent to rescue if they have been paid for in advance (预先). In spite of (尽管) all these there is a business in leading guided tours to the top. Rich mountain climbers can now pay 64000 or more to succeed.

　　Many people wonder how guides can hope to look after their inexperienced climbers when they fail to keep themselves alive. Steve Bell also a guide who has recently led a team to Mt. Qomolangma believed that they are safer than others because the guide can ask a weak climber to turn back at any point if he feels that the climber is a danger to the team.

　　Whether these expeditions (远征) are safe or not many climbers feel they have turned Mt. Qomolangma into a business like a park for the very rich people. One truth however will always remain: it doesn't matter how much money you have if you make a mistake on Mt. Qomolangma the possible result will be death.

1．From the passage we can know ________.

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A．before 1953 people had tried to reach the mountain top over 750 times

B．it's difficult and dangerous to get to the top of Mt. Qomolangma

C．many climbers become successful

D．up to now the climbers have conquered the mountain around 750 times

2．In the second paragraph the underlined word “tour” refers to “________”.

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A．trip

B．climb

C．guide

D．group