Inspired by the projects his father built, 12-year-old Eric Klabel from Napervillede, Illinois (USA) has worked diligently to officially assemble the world’s tallest popsicle (冰棒) stick structure. Measuring a height of 6.157 m (20.20 ft), his record-breaking tower is now a project that can be seen from a distance—as well as one to make his dad proud. 

Eric first decided that he wanted to pursue a record of his own after witnessing other record-holders achieve records titles in a video by Guinness World Records. Knowing his skills and talent for popsicle stick sculpting, he knew this was the perfect craft for his very first attempt. While determining the shape formation of his title-holding structure, Eric came to the conclusion it was a better to form his attempt in the shape of a pyramid, to ensure a strong supported framework.

Eric says the most difficult part about executing this record would be ensuring the tower was properly built so that he could make it as high as possible. “To make the tower I had to build the same three feet long vertical structure many times, which got very repetitive, though it was still very fun to see it getting taller and taller.” One of his favorite moments during the attempt was stepping away from his hard work and admiring the height and overall measurement of his creation. To Eric, seeing his hard work pay off was rather rewarding.

Eric has always been fascinated by his father’s creations and that is why from a young age he decided to make some of his own using popsicle sticks. His work includes the tallest popsicle stick structure, a motorized car, boat, box and even a marble run.

In his earlier years, he first started his forming shapes with wooden ice cream sticks, after being curious by the development and engineering of his childhood toys. But it wasn’t until 2015, Eric started experimenting with the many variations of structures he could create with recycled materials like popsicle sticks. 

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1.What inspired Eric Klabel to attempt to create a record?

A The projects built by his father.

B A picture of popsicle stick structure.

C A book about Guinness World Records.

D The video by Guinness World Records.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段Eric first decided that he wanted to pursue a record of his own after witnessing other record-holders achieve records titles in a video by Guinness World Records. 可知，埃里克在吉尼斯世界纪录的一段视频中目睹其他纪录保持者获得纪录后，决定追求自己的纪录。故选D。

2.What did Eric do before he finished building the title-holding structure? a.He asked his father for advice. b.He thought about the shape formation. c.He built the similar structure many times. d.He applied for Guinness World Records.

A a; b

B b; c

C a; b; c

D a; b; d

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段While determining the shape formation of his title-holding structure, Eric came to the conclusion it was a better to form his attempt in the shape of a pyramid ...及第三段To make the tower I had to build the same three feet long vertical structure many times ...可知埃里克先决定搭建怎样的建筑结构，再多次建造同样的垂直结构，故选B。

3.Which moment is Eric’s favourite according to Paragraph 3?

A When he designed the structure.

B During the time of building process.

C When he stopped to enjoy his hard work.

D When he knew he broke the world’s record.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第三段One of his favorite moments during the attempt was stepping away from his hard work and admiring the height and overall measurement of his creation.可知，他最喜欢的一个时刻是远离自己的辛勤工作，欣赏自己作品的高度和整体尺寸。故选C。

4.Why did Eric choose popsicle sticks as the material?

A Because he couldn’t find any other materials.

B Because his father recommended them to him.

C Because his father’s works deeply influenced him.

D Because popsicle sticks are environmentally friendly.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据第四段Eric has always been fascinated by his father’s creations and that is why from a young age he decided to make some of his own using popsicle sticks.可知，埃里克一直对他父亲的作品着迷，这就是为什么他从小就决定用冰棒做一些自己的东西。由此推断他父亲的作品对他影响至深。故选C。