A large crowd on campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers.He shouted encouraging words，but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end.

　　“A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better，” he said.It is also a lesson in life for the students.

　　Anything，including walking on water，is possible，if you do the research，test it and go through the design process seriously.

　　【语篇导读】　本文主要介绍了佛罗里达国际学院的学生为了完成作业，需穿自己设计的鞋在水上活动。

　　1．Which statement about Alex Quinones is true ?

　　A．He finished the race in less than a minute.

　　B．He won the

　　race with

　　the help of 2 boats.

　　C．He failed the race last year.

　　D．He set a new record this year.

　　答案　D　[细]

　　2．For what purpose did the students take part in the race?

　　A．To go across the lake to school.

　　B．To test their balance on the water.

　　C．To pass Professor Canaves class.

　　D．To win the prize money of $ 500.

　　答案　C　[细节理解题。由第三段的第一句“in order to earn an A’ on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime Canaves”可知答案。]

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