The raft was built with four water supply pipes measuring nearly 40 feet long and 14 cross pipes.Seven pipes held the crew’s fresh water supply.The raft also had a nearly 40­foot­long mast(桅杆)and a 400­square­foot sail.Twin rudders provided the steering，along with centerboards and two oars(桨)．The raft traveled at an average speed of four knots.

　　While enjoying their time on the high seas，the crew members were glad to be back on the ground，looking forward to having a nice shower and enjoying a good meal.“We haven’t had fresh food for a long time，”Russell said.“We’ve been living out of tins.Our fresh fruit and vegetables ran out a long time ago.”

　　85岁的英国水手Anthony Smith和他的船员们用两个多月的时间驾驶一条帆动力的筏子完成了横渡大西洋的航行。

　　1．What is the best title for the passage?

　　A．Elderly adventure：85­year­old makes it across the Atlantic on a raft.

　　B．Successful adventure：crew members complete the transatlantic voyage.

　　C．New adventure：the Atlantic is crossed by four retirees on a raft.

　　D．Exciting adventure：four people conquered the Atlantic on a raft.

　　解析：主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了85岁的英国水手Anthony Smith和他的船员们驾驶筏子横渡大西洋的故事，故答案为A项。

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