Jeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16, went to the Rocky Mountains with their parents for the weekend. On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves while their parents relaxed at the campsite. After three hours, they reached the top with no problems.

However, trouble began when they started the climb down the mountain. On one very dangerous part of the path, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy was able to climb down to where Ian was. Ian was badly injured and could not move. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help, but he did not want to leave his friend. He used water from his own bottle to clean the dirt and blood from Ian’s face and hands. He tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian’s right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that someone would come and help them.

When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very worried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for the boys.

As night fell, the boys were still missing. While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable. As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian warm.

At sunrise, Jeremy decided that the only way to help his friend was to carry him. So, they started the long climb back to their parents. Sometimes Jeremy carried Ian on his hack. Sometimes he carried him in his arms. Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite where their parents were waiting. “I will always remember what Jeremy did for me,” said Ian. “He saved my life. That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his friend.”

【小题1】What happened to Ian on his way down the mountain?

A．Ian fell three miles off the side of the path.

B．Ian climbed down to where Jeremy was.

C．Ian was badly injured and could not move.

D．Ian decided what to do because Jeremy was injured.

【小题2】Why did the boys’ parents get in touch with the park workers?

A．Because they knew the boys got injured.

B．Because they are worried about their own safety.

C．Because the boys returned to the campsite with wounds.

D．Because the boys did not return to the campsite that evening.

【小题3】What did Jeremy do for Ian while they were waiting for help?

A．Jeremy had Ian’s food and water.

B．Jeremy left Ian alone to find help from their parents.

C．Jeremy let Ian lie on his jacket to make him comfortable.

D．Jeremy gave Ian his jacket and only shirt to keep Ian warm.

【小题4】How long were the boys away from the campsite?

A．Four hours.	B．Almost one night.
C．Three hours.	D．About 24 hours.