A grandmother from Alberta, Canada, has broken the world record for the longest time in an abdominal plank (腹部平板支撑) position (female). DonnaJean Wilde, 58, planked for 4 hours 30 minutes 11 seconds, just 10 minutes 16 seconds longer than the previous record set by fellow Canadian Dana Glowacka in 2019.  

DonnaJean’s prolonged plank took place at the high school where she formerly served as vice headmaster before retiring. Overseeing the record attempt was Guinness World Records Official Adjudicator Tina Shi, who closely monitored DonnaJean’s form. DonnaJean drew motivation from her 12 grandchildren who came along to watch, in addition to the large audience of supportive school students. 

To successfully achieve the record, the challenger’s forearms and toes must touch the ground at all times. The remainder of the body must be lifted off the ground and be kept straight throughout. “My elbows hurt pretty bad,” DonnaJean said after completing her record-breaking plank. “I was so worried about losing my form, and I think that’s why my quads (股四头肌) hurt because I was just really tense.” DonnaJean felt that the first two hours went by quickly, but the following two hours were much more difficult. She said: “The last hour was the most challenging, just to stay focused and keep my form.” During the last 30 minutes, she focused on “breathing, staying calm, and not shaking”. 

DonnaJean says it feels “overwhelming” to have achieved this world record after over a decade of daily planking. “I actually still can’t believe it,” she said. “It feels like a dream.” DonnaJean’s advice for anyone who wants to break her record is: “Keep trying and keep practising. When you have to read or work on your computer, just get on the floor and do it on the floor.”

The men’s plank world record currently stands at 9 hours 38 minutes 47 seconds, achieved last year by Josef Šálek from Czechia.

1.How long did Dana Glowacka plank in 2019?

A For 3 hr 30 min 11 sec.

B For 4 hr 9 min 55 sec.

C For 4 hr 19 min 55 sec.

D For 4 hr 40 min 11 sec.

解析：选C。C 数字计算题。根据第一段第二句“DonnaJean Wilde, 58, planked for 4 hours 30 minutes 11 seconds, just 10 minutes 16 seconds longer than the previous record set by fellow Canadian Dana Glowacka in 2019.”唐纳·让·王尔德平板支撑了4小时30分11秒，比达纳·格洛瓦卡在2019年创造的纪录多了10分16秒，由此可计算出达纳·格洛瓦卡支撑的时长是4小时19分55秒。故选C。

2.What does the underlined word “prolonged” mean in the passage?

A Time-saving.

B Life-changing.

C World-shaking.

D Long-lasting.

解析：选D。D 词义猜测题。根据第一段中提到唐娜·让·王尔德持平板支撑动作长达 4 小时 30 分 11 秒，打破了女性平板支撑时间最长的吉尼斯纪录，可知，她挑战的这次平板支撑的时长很长。故选D。

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?

A DonnaJean couldn’t relax during the process.

B DonnaJean used to suffer from pain in her arms.

C DonnaJean completed the whole challenge easily.

D DonnaJean felt emotional in the last half hours.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I was so worried about losing my form”以及“I was just really tense”可知，她很担心自己的状态变差，并且她很紧张。故选A。

4.What can we learn from DonnaJean’s advice?

A Experience is the mother of wisdom.

B Industry is the parent of success.

C God helps those who help themselves.

D All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中唐纳·让·王尔德提到的“Keep trying and keep practising. When you have to read or work on your computer, just get on the floor and do it on the floor.”继续尝试，继续练习。当你必须在电脑上阅读或工作时，就在地板上做。由此可知，若想要挑战打破她的世界纪录，需要勤奋练习。故选B。