Question

【题目】My mother died twice in August 2009—once on her75th birthday at a crowded restaurant, surrounded by her closest family members - and finally，the next day at a hospital. Eight months later, I began to come out of the fog of grief and depression to find a new purpose for my life.

Like many of my generation, I had lived only for myself—traveling, acquiring what I needed, rising to a position of importance and getting financial rewards. I was “kind - hearted” and “volunteered” for various causes, but really didn't give of myself.

In the spring after Mom's death, I found myself waking in the middle of the night with one thought. I wanted to offer myself as a living kidney (肾)donor. My husband Robb had received the gift of life through a kidney transplant (移植）from a deceased donor in 1999，so I was familiar with the need for donors and knew several people who were waiting for a life saving transplant. I decided to offer myself to be matched with the most suitable person on the waiting list at my local transplant center. I was paired with a 71-year-old grandmother from New Jersey who had survived for six years. At her 70th birthday, her family threw a big party as they did not expect her to live much longer. She has become my very good friend.

In donating my kidney, I extended myself in a way far beyond what I ever believed was possible. I did so in honor of my mother who sacrificed so much for me and my sisters, and in memory of my husband's donor who extended her life through him.

I encourage all who enjoy the gift of good health to share with others, either as a living donor or by donating organs upon death. By extending yourself through organ donation, you will live on through others in a magic way and give comfort to your loved ones.

【1】 From the second paragraph, we can conclude that __________

A. the author was kind and generous in giving help

B. the author enjoyed financial rewards seriously

C. the author sought reasons to help others

D. the author looked after her own interest

【2】 When did the author decide to offer her kidney?

A. The moment her husband received a kidney transplant.

B. In the fourth month of 2010.

C. When she was waking at midnight alone.

D. After she visited a 71-year-old woman.

【3】 The grandmother's family held a birthday party __________

A. to show thanks for what the author had done

B. to celebrate the old woman's recovering

C. to make the old woman happy

D. to say goodbye to the old woman

【4】 After donating her kidney, the author __________.

A. carried out her mother's last wishes

B. wanted to honor her husband's donation

C. intended to live a longer life

D. meant to do something useful to others

Answer 1

【答案】【1】 D

【2】 B

【3】 C

【4】 D

【解析】【1】推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句话“...but really didn't give of myself. ”可知，作者没有帮助或照顾他人。give of “提供，献出”。

【2】细节理解题。第三段提到了作者想为他人捐肾，是在母亲去世后的春天。由第一段可知，母亲是在2009年8月去世，作者8个月后才从阴影中走出，所以应该是在2010年4月或5月时。

【3】细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句话 “...her family threw a big party as they did not expect her to live much longer. ”可知，生日晚会是在作者与老人肾脏配对之前，故排除A、B两项;D项不合常理。

【4】细节理解题。根据第四段第二句话“I did so in honor of my mother who sacrificed so much for me and my sisters, and in memory of my husband's donor who extended her life through him. ”可排除 A、B两项；文中的“I extended myself in a way”并不是作者想长寿，故排除C项。