题目内容
【题目】 Meeting at a church on a Friday night is not usual for most college students,but it is usual for the women members of the Alcoholics Anonymous(AA)in my hometown, which is an organization for alcoholics who want to stop drinking alcohol.AA is founded upon a number of principles,including twelve steps and twelve traditions,but the only requirement for becoming a member is a strong wish to stop drinking.
The AA meeting I attended was in a speaker week,which meant that most of the time was spent listening to a member talking about her journey with alcohol.The speaker told other members her true story of alcohol problems.The group processed the story in a positive way.I noticed several times when members laughed,smiled,and made brief supporting comments while she spoke.Later,a member named Lucy shared with me her view that"this is the kind of place where you can talk about things,and everyone just laughs...no judgment but support."Being able to talk about her feelings and experiences,receiving support,and the lack of judgment were a large part of her decision to keep coming to the meetings.
Years later,I looked back on the meeting I attended with positive memories.The members at the meeting were mothers,sisters,grandmothers,aunts,daughters,and friends.Some were professionals, some were students,and some were unemployed. Despite their differences,they united in their common goal for a better life.AA is a prime example of how a group of people follow a program and work together at changing their habits.The meeting changed the way I looked at addiction-it was no longer a monster. Now I think it's essential to have support when you're struggling with addiction,just as with any lifestyle change.
【1】What is the purpose of the Alcoholics Anonymous?
A.To create a program for college students.
B.To improve the alcohol industry.
C.To help people give up drinking.
D.To break twelve traditions.
【2】What is most likely to hurt Lucy's feelings according to the text?
A.Unfriendly judgment on her stories.
B.Loud laughter from the audiences.
C.Too little time left for her.
D.Silence after her speech.
【3】What is the text mainly about?
A.Sharing feelings with friends.
B.My experience of an AA meeting.
C.AA helping women lead a better life.
D.Tips on getting rid of alcohol addiction.
【答案】
【1】C
【2】A
【3】B
【解析】
本文为一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者几年前参加戒酒协会的经历。几年之后作者意识到这些戒酒的人为了更好的生活和共同目标而团结在一起,获得彼此的支持。
【1】细节理解题。根据第一段AA is founded upon a number of principles,including twelve steps and twelve traditions,but the only requirement for becoming a member is a strong wish to stop drinking. AA建立在一系列原则的基础上,包括十二个步骤和十二个传统,但成为会员的唯一要求是强烈的戒酒愿望。可知,Alcoholics Anonymous的目的是帮助有强烈戒酒愿望的人戒酒。故选C项。
【2】推理判断题。根据第二段Being able to talk about her feelings and experiences, receiving support, and the lack of judgment were a large part of her decision to keep coming to the meetings. 能够谈论她的感受和经历,得到支持,并且这里没有别人对自己的看法,是她决定继续参加会议的主要原因。因此判断出,如果对露西的故事有不友好的看法可能伤害她的感情。故选A项。
【3】主旨大意题。结合全文且根据最后一段“Years later,I looked back on the meeting I attended with positive memories.”多年以后,我回想起我参加的那次会议,心里充满了美好的回忆。所以文章记叙了作者参加戒酒协会的经历,在那里可以畅所欲言,获得别人的支持。B项“My experience of an AA meeting.”我的AA协会经历。符合文章主旨。故选B项。
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This month Angelina Horsefield writes about an animal rescue (援救) society in Australia: WIRES |
WIRES (Wildlife Information and Rescue Service) began in 1985 when someone found an injured bird in a park in Sydney, Australia. At the time, no one knew how to help this “native” animal. WIRES help animals like snakes, kangaroos and, of course, birds. However, they can only help Australian wildlife, so they can’t help other animals like cats or rabbits. Like other animal rescue groups, WIRES need more people. I believe they are helping the local animals, but they can only continue if others join in. They hold excellent courses, where people can learn what to do when they find an injured animal. They also explain what happens to the animals in their care. Many of the people who help also lake care of the animals themselves in their own gardens or on their farms. I spoke to 15-year-old Guy McKenzie, whose dad helps WIRES in his free time. Guy told me about the work they do. “Dad usually gets a phone call at home and drives immediately to where the animal is, to rescue it. He has special equipment and always wears gloves. The animals are wild, after all.” Guy also talked about a woman who found a bat in her garden. She thought it might be dead but then she noticed that there was a baby bat too. Guy’s dad brought it back to the centre, where it grew into a healthy adult. Then, WIRES returned it to nature. Guy showed me a baby kangaroo that his dad was looking after and told me that one day he’ll be doing the same thing. Yes, he will, for sure. |
【1】WIRES aim at helping ________.
A.pet animalsB.wildlife animals
C.small animalsD.farm animals
【2】Guy’s dad is an example to show ________.
A.who started WIRESB.how one helps WIRES
C.why people join WIRESD.how WIRES study animals
【3】What does Guy hope to do in the future?
A.Live in nature.B.Take care of his dad.
C.Study bats.D.Work for WIRES.
【4】The author writes the passage in order to ________.
A.describe a course on animalsB.introduce an animal scientist
C.call on people to join the rescue groupD.give advice on keeping pets