The Smallest Mountain in the World

張曉飛

There are hundreds of mountains in the world. Some are very famous in the world. Qomolangma at 8，848m is the tallest mountain in the world. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest in Africa. Mount Blanc is the highest in Europe. Do you know that the smallest mountain is in Australia？

The smallest mountain in the world is Mount Wycheproof at 141 feet. However， this mountain stands 486 feet above the sea level. It is in the small town of Wycheproof with a population of 789. There is always a discussion about whether Mount Wycheproof is a mountain or a hill. The mountain has several tracks and some local wild animals such as kangaroos appear there.

Although Mount Wycheproof is the smallest， it isnt so famous as Qomolangma. Interestingly， more people have reached the top of Qomolangma than Mount Wycheproof， though it is easy and safe to climb Wycheproof.

Mount Wycheproof was named after the town of Wycheproof. People began to live there as early as 1845. The name Wycheproof means the grass on a hill. It is an important place for the local people. They have running competitions to the hill top every year.

People always have the Grain Festival， family picnic and dinner on the mountain every year. The government has spent much money on the mountain to make it more enjoyable for visitors. Tourists can enjoy a picnic， walk on the long tracks or sit around the great 7-foot-tall sculpture on the mountain.

Word bank： foot n. 英尺 sea level 海平面 track n. 小路 local adj. 當地的 picnic n. 野炊? sculpture n. 雕塑

根據短文內容，選擇最佳答案。

1. What mountain is the tallest in Europe？

A. Qomolangma. B. Mount Kilimanjaro.

C. Mount Blanc. D. Mount Wycheproof.

2. How high is the Mount Wycheproof above the sea level？

A. Its 141 feet. B. Its 141 meters. C. Its 486 feet. D. Its 486 meters.

3. How is it to climb Qomolangma？

A. Its dangerous. B. Its easy. C. Its enjoyable. D. Its safe.

4. What was the name of Wycheproof for at first？

A. A competition. B. A town. C. A city. D. A person.

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A. Mount Wycheproof is in Canada. B. Mount Wycheproof is always a hill.

C. Mount Wycheproof has much grass. D. Mount Wycheproof has a tall sculpture.