山西省忻州市青桐鸣大联考
2025届
高三三模
英语试题
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Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, features five distinct climatic zones. It’s famous for being the tallest mountain in Africa with a height of 5,895 meters above sea level.
Although located just 300 kilometers from the equator (
赤道
), Kilimanjaro remains snow-capped throughout the year. The origin of its name is unclear, but by the 1860s, European explorers had adopted the name.
Hiking Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro is a famous hiking destination rather than a climbing destination. Despite its height and status as one of the world's seven peaks, it does not require technical climbing skills. About 30,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro each year, but only 50% succeed, with altitude sickness (
高原反应
) being the main reason for failure.
Notable Records and Achievements
Speed Climbs:
Karl Egloff climbed and went down Kilimanjaro in 6 hours and 42 minutes in 2014. Killian Jornet reached Uhuru Peak in 5 hours and 23 minutes in 2010. Simon Mtuy achieved the fastest unaided climb and down in 9 hours and 19 minutes in 2006.
Oldest Climber:
Ann Lorimor climbed Kilimanjaro in 2019 at the age of 89.
Youngest Climber:
Keats Boyd climbed Kilimanjaro at the age of 7.
Disabled Climbers:
Individuals like Spencer West and Aaron Phipps, who are blind, have successfully reached the peak, highlighting Kilimanjaro’s accessibility.
Historical Significance
First Climbers:
Hans Meyer, Ludwig Purtscheller, and Yohani Kinyala Lauwo were the first to climb Kilimanjaro in 1889.
First Woman Climber:
A Scottish woman climbed to the peak in 1927.
Since 1912. Kilimanjaro has lost about 80% of its glaciers (
冰川
), and scientists predict they could disappear completely by 2050. To tackle climate change, about 5 million trees were planted at the ba
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