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In the mornings Alain Pepin works in a surveying office, doing clerical (文书的) work, but in the afternoons and at weekends he does something much more exciting — he is an underwater stuntman (特技演员). In this week’s article he tells us what a summer day in his life is like.
What time do you get up?
A summer day for me starts around 7 am. I have breakfast and ride my bike to work. I start work at 8 am. I spend all morning in front of my network computer working until lunchtime.
What do you do after work?
Well, I leave the office at 1 pm and have lunch. If the weather is fine, I pack my equipment and set off to the location of the stunt. When I get there, I set up the equipment and get into the water. This is when the fun starts. I move about in and under the water in a wetsuit and helmet (潜水服和头盔) performing tricks. It’s quite tiring though, because each stunt is different and takes a different length of time. A photo shoot usually takes a long time to complete because everything has to be perfect.
What do you do when you are not diving?
I enjoy water-skiing, kayaking and snorkelling (带呼吸管潜泳). I spend most of my spare time, however, planning, practicing and training for my stunts.
How do you like working underwater?
I love it. It can be a bit boring in the winter, though, when the weather is cold. It is difficult to get a swimming pool all to myself so I can practice. But when I'm diving, I really enjoy it. Every time I come home after work, I feel full of energy and I have a great sense of achievement.
21. The clerical work Alain Pepin does _____.
A. is about sports
B. pays very well
C. is a full-time job
D. has to be finished online
22. According to Alain Pepin, working underwater is _____.
A. fairly easy
B. full of danger
C. quite interesting
D. perfect for everyone
23. We can say that Alain Pepin _____.
A. leads a double life
B. should choose a better job
C. needs to plan for the future
D. is always ready to help others
