Trapped in Europe with air travel shut down during the COVID pandemic（流行?。﹊n 2020，Juan Ballestero had just one means to returns his native Argentina to be home with his parents—sailing across the Atlantic.He wanted to be reunited with his 82-year-old mother and his 90-year-old father.The 47-year-old did just that，sailing from Portugal on his 29-foot boat during a nearly three-month journey that included battling storms，dangerous waves and even escaping from what he thought were pirates off Africa's coast，and finally arrived in his hometown in June.
   The Argentine man said he planned the trip in just 24 hours after learning that flights to his home country had been canceled.Ballestero，who lives in Spain，was in Portugal when the local government announced strict lockdown（封鎖）measures and the country was closed to the rest of the world.He grabbed the 200 euros he had saved，loaded his sailboat with 160 cans of food and a bottle of whiskey，and set sail.He made the journey because he was sure the lockdown measures were going to be in place for a long time and he wanted to be with his family soon.
   He recalled being stopped by authorities and not allowed to enter Cape Verde in Africa to load up more food and fuel in case he needed to complete part of his journey with the boat's motor.He nearly got into a gunfight at night when a ship with bright lights seemed to be following him so he had to go as fast as possible.Besides，Ballestero almost lost the mast（桅桿）of the boat when the wave brushed him from above.The boat went over and a cable broke.Luckily，he got his boat fixed in Brazil.
   Ballestero said the important thing was his reunion with his parents. "I'll plant a garden and buy three chickens.I'll make it through the winter with the old people，" he said. "I want to be with the family."

（1）Why did Ballestero choose to sail back to Argentina？

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A．He enjoyed adventures.
B．He had only a little money.
C．He had enough time for sailing.
D．He had no other access.
（2）What made Ballestero plan his trip in a hurry？

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A．The danger of the coronavirus.
B．The request from his parents.
C．His judgment of lockdown measures.
D．His attempt to surprise his family.
（3）What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about？

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A．The dangers of sea travel.
B．People's sympathy for the man.
C．The difficulties of the journey.
D．The man's great determination.
（4）What is the best title for the text？

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B

A．A Family Reunion.
B．A Hard Way Home.
C．An Unforgettable Exploration.
D．A Battle Against Pandemic.