Claire Wyatt,a 24-year-old British volunteer,led eight Cambodians living with disabilities on a 155-mile bike ride from Phnom Penh,the nation's capital,to Siem Reap to raise money and deliver supplies to those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic (新冠病毒大流行).
"Leading this trip was an incredibly special experience for me," said Claire. "Not only was I inspired by the determination of each and every rider,but also the team taught me every day not to focus on their disability."
When she was first asked to lead the excursion,Claire admitted,she was feeling nervous about her team traveling such a distance in just a few days,because cycling with a disability can come with added physical and emotional challenges.
One team member named Dy,who lost an arm in a landmine (地雷) accident,biked using just one arm to balance.Another named Vulta could only pedal on one side due to paralysis from polio (脊髓灰質炎).Despite all the difficulties,Claire realized quickly that she didn't have to worry about her team.She saw them deal with rough terrain (不平地形) that she had seen abled cyclists give up on before.
The volunteers covered the distance in just four days,not only helping so many people across the country,but also overcoming huge barriers (障礙) to get there.
"The best thing about this ride is that the riders have all volunteered their time to do this.They are so passionate about Cambodia and raising money for others in need," said Claire. "The money raised will feed 99 families in Siem Reap."
Claire recalled her favorite moment of the experience,when one of the cyclists pushed a shattered teammate up a hill for 2 miles. "One moment that stood out for me was when Naret,our only female rider,was feeling tired," she said. "Her fellow rider gently put his hand on her back and pushed her for 2 miles!They were encouraging each other to push through the tiredness."
(1)Why did Claire and eight Cambodians cycle 155 miles? (no more than 15 words)
To help needy people.
To help needy people.
(2)What worried Claire before the ride? (no more than 15 words) Her team couldn't finish the route.
Her team couldn't finish the route.
(3)What does the underlined word "shattered" probably mean in Paragraph 7? (1 word) Exhausted.
Exhausted.
(4)What did Claire think of the journey? (no more than 5 words) It was amazing and inspiring.
It was amazing and inspiring.
(5)What's your opinion on the team members?Please explain. (no more than 20 words) I think the team members are strong-minded,brave and caring.
I think the team members are strong-minded,brave and caring.