Going through a storm in a mountain穿越风暴，青山作伴

江苏 温从秀

原以为会令人惬意的野外露营，竟变成了一次令人失望至极的在大山中经历暴风雨的冒险。但当“我”仰望银河时，“我”意识到这是一次“我”永远不会忘记的经历。

1When Allen invited me to a camping trip to the mountains,I imagined a wooden cabin overlooking a lake,with a warm fireplace,hot cocoa,and soft beds.But my happy image became a nightmare when Allen and his older brother,Leo,showed up with a truck filled with camping equipment—tents,sleeping bags,and water bottles.We were going on survival training!

2The ever-efficient Leo was keen to leave the city behind us and urged us to hurry.Several hours later,as we drove through the forest,the mountains seemed bigger than I remembered;the trees were larger,and the environment looked more threatening.

3At the trailhead,Leo tied a sleeping bag on to my already heavy pack and lectured Allen and me about hiking rules.Then,with Leo in the lead,we set off along the narrow track that wound up the mountain.

4After 6 hours of climbing,we finally reached the top,our destination.My legs aching,I dropped my pack and groaned（呻吟） but there was no time to rest.“We need to set up camp quickly,” said Leo.“Dark clouds are coming and a storm is on its way.”

5I thought he was kidding,but Leo was quite serious.He and Allen worked expertly,while I stood around and pretended to help,thunder rumbling（隆隆作响）in the distance.We just finished putting up the tents when it hit.The wind,thunder,and lightning were relentless（不间断的）.

6Leo,sensing that I was scared,started telling us some stories about his camping adventures.But each time lightning lit up the tent and the thunder echoed,I jumped.“Don't worry.Summer storms pass quickly,”Leo said,trying to comfort me. “And at least the rain will keep the bears away,”he said with a teasing smile,which was less comforting.

7And just as quickly as the storm came rushing in,it passed,and we exited the tent.The view was incredible—I could see for miles.As darkness set in,I stared in wonder at the millions of glowing stars in the night sky.

8I wouldn't lie—I was still wishing for a hot shower and a soft bed,but as I gazed upward at the Milky Way,I knew this was an adventure I would never forget—it inspires me to stay positive whatever a storm is awaiting you ahead.

Reading Check

Choose the best answers according to the text

Detail 1.Why was the author surprised when Allen appeared?

A.Allen had arrived earlier than arranged.

B.He saw that Allen was not well prepared.

C.He realized their trip would be challenging.

D.Allen's brother was unexpectedly with him.

Detail 2.What made it urgent to set up camp upon reaching the mountain top?

A.It was almost night time.

B.The weather was changing.

C.They were tired and needed to rest.

D.They needed protection from animals.

Inference 3.What can we guess about Leo according to the text?

A.He was a capable experienced hiker.

B.He was inconsiderate of others'feelings.

C.He had known the author for a long time.

D.He had not been to this mountain before.

Inference 4.How did the author feel at the end of the story?

A.Satisfied. B.Optimistic. C.Scared. D.Disappointed.

Language Study

Useful expressions for creating continuation tasks

（一）describe a person

be keen to do渴望……

urge sb to hurry催促某人快一些

drop one's pack丢下某人的包袱

groan呻吟

pretend to help假装去帮忙

scared害怕的

try to comfort sb试图安慰某人

say with a teasing smile逗笑着说

exit the tent离开帐篷

gaze upward at the Milky Way抬头凝视银河

（二）describe the environment

look more threatening显得更加阴沉沉

wind up the mountain蜿蜒到山上

be less comforting更加使人难以得到安慰

glowing stars in the night sky夜空中闪亮的星星

each time lightning lit up the tent and the thunder echoed每次闪电照亮帐篷，雷声回响时

Dark clouds are coming and a storm is on its way.乌云来了，暴风雨即将来临。

Thunder rumbles in the distance.雷声在远处隆隆作响。

The wind,thunder,and lightning were relentless.山风、雷声和闪电狂躁不歇。

The storm came rushing in.暴风雨冲了进来。

The view was incredible—I could see for miles.景色令人难以置信，我可以看到好几英里远的地方。

Darkness set in.夜幕降临了。