Over a year ago, Jamel Balhi, a French young adventurer, made a promise in Paris to his Ch

inese friend from Shanghai he would【21】to meet him in China and have a cup of tea together. His Chinese friend never【22】that he really meant what he said. To his great【23】the 25-year-old Frenchman reached Shanghai in September【24】after a long journey.

【25】 the young adventurer had covered about 15,000 kilometres of different climates, travelling【26】15 countries. For him, it was a test of【27】and will:

Balhi started his journey on May 30 from Paris. The journey was to be a real test,【28】he had fully prepared.

【29】problem made it very hard for him to ask the way, and it always caused him troubles when he crossed【30】When he was venturing (冒险)【31】desert and the war zone between Iran and Iraq, he was【32】from hunger, coldness and war. At the same time, he had to stay alert (警惕)【33】and safeguard himself against the possible attacks by both animals and robbers.

"I'm lucky enough to arrive in Shanghai safe and【34】a cup of tea together with my Chinese friend【35】I promised last year." he said.

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A．come

B．run

C．fly

D．ride