A 17-year-old pilot（飛行員）has become the youngest person to fly alone around the world.Mack Rutherford，who holds British and Belgian citizenship，completed his trip on Wednesday.He landed his small plane in Bulgaria's capital，Sofia.That is also where he started his trip five months ago.Rutherford，who turned 17 during his trip，broke the Guinness World Record for youngest male to fly around the world.That record had been held by Travis Ladlow of Britain.Ludlow was 18 when he made his flight around the world last year.
Rutherford was born into a family of flyers.He earned his pilot's license（許可證）in 2020，becoming the youngest pilot in the world at the age of 15.
His trip around the world started in Sofia on a plane owned by the internet company ICD Soft.The ultralight plane，called Shark，can travel at the speed of 300 kilometers per hour.Normally a two-seater，the plane was changed for his long trip by replacing the second seat with an extra fuel （燃料）container.
Rutherford first planned to make the trip in three months.But it lasted longer because of rainstorms，sandstorms and extreme heat.Most of the delays were caused by waits to get permits and other documents required for keeping with the flight plan.The flight took him through Africa and the Gulf area to India，China，South Korea，and Japan.He crossed the northern Pacific and landed after 10 straight hours in the air on a volcanic island near the Bering Strait.From there，he headed to Alaska and down the West Coast of the United States to Mexico.Then he headed north againalong the U.S.East Coast to Canada，and across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.
His sister，Zara，said she kept in close touch with her younger brother during his flight.
On Wednesday，a huge crowd of people welcomed Rutherford and celebrated his achievements.His father，Sam Rutherford，said he was extremely happy and proud of his children's achievements.He told reporters that such an event helps show other children they should follow their dreams.
（1）How old was Mack Rutherford when he started his flight around the world？ AA
A．At the age of 16 years old.
B．At the age of 17 years old.
C．At the age of 18 years old.
D．At the age of 19 years old.
（2）Why was the plane changed before the flight？ CC
A．To have a faster speed.
B．To have a lighter weight.
C．To have a longer flying time.
D．To have an extra seat.
（3）What were the feelings of Rutherford's father when Rutherford was back on Wednesday？ DD
A．Unbelievable and respectful.
B．Grateful and touched.
C．Sad and doubtful.
D．Happy and proud.
（4）Where is the text probably from？ DD
A．A scientific research.
B．A guidebook.
C．A diary.
D．A news report.
【答案】A；C；D；D
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