Ellen has had to learn many things,because sailing single-handed means that she has to beher own captain,electrician,sail maker,engineer,doctor,journalist,cameraman and cook.She also has to be very fit,and because of the dangers of sleeping for long periods of time she in themiddle of the ocean,she has trained herself to sleep for about 20 minutes at a time.
And she needs courage.Once,In the middle of the ocean,she had to climb the mast(桅杆)of a boat to repair the sails-at four oclock in the morning,with 100 kph winds blowing around her.It took her many hours to make the repairs.Ellen says。1 was exhausted when I came down.Itshard to describe how it feels to be up there.Its like trying to hold onto a big pole,which for me isjust too big to get my alTOS around,with someone kicking you all the time and trying to shakeyou off.
But in her diary,Ellen also describes moments which make it all worthwhile(值得的):Abeautiful sunrise started the day,with black clouds slowly lit by the bright yellow sun.I have a verystrong feeling of pleasure,being out here on the ocean and having the chance to live this.I just feellucky to be here.
41.In the Vendee Globe race,Ellen won________.
A.a gold medal
B.theBest Women Sailoraward
C.the second place
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