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16.Weaving hammocks(吊床) is an art that takes a sharp eye,a skilled hand and lots of patience.But in Lenwood Haddock's case,being blind works to his advantage.His trained,sensitive hands can perfectly handle every step of the complicated process.Since beginning his craft in 1986,Lenwood has woven about 145,000 perfect hammocks.
Now 61,Lenwood lost his sight in 1973,at age 18,during a hunting accident."My whole working career has been blind,"he says.He first found a job as a woodworker,but when that organization closed,the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind connected him with Hatteras Hammocks.
On his first day of work,"I did a total of one hammock,"Lenwood recalls,laughing."And then I came home and laid on the sofa and went to sleep.I lift weights,but I wasn't as tough as I thought until I started weaving.It takes a lot of energy,and you're standing up all day."
In time,however,Lenwood got into a good working rhythm and found he had a gift for the job.At first he worked on-site at the company,but after a year Lenwood moved his operation to the home workshop where he'd worked for 10 years during his woodworking days.
Since Lenwood began with Hatteras Hammocks 30 years ago,the company has acquired other brands and changed its name to The Hammock Source.Today,it is the world's largest maker and seller of hammocks,all built by hand.

24.How old was Lenwood Haddock when he began weaving hammocks?C
A.18 years old.B.26 years old.C.31 years old.D.61 years old.
25.How did Lenwood Haddock feel after he has finished his first hammock?B
A.Disappointed.B.Exhausted.C.Energetic.D.Bored.
26.Which of the following is needed in weaving hammocks?D
A.Poor eyesight.B.Sensitive mind.C.Untrained craft.D.Full patience.
27.What is the best title of the passage?B
A.The Success of the Hammock Source Company
B.The Blind Craftsman Who Makes Perfect Hammocks
C.How to Weave Perfect Hammocks by Hand
D.How to Become a Successful Craftsman.

分析 本文是一篇人物故事类阅读,属于记叙文,主要讲述了因故双目失明的美国人Lenwood,开始从事做吊床的工作,并自强自立的励志故事.

解答 24.C.推理判断题.根据Since beginning his craft in 1986,Lenwood has woven about 145,000 perfect hammocks.以及Lenwood lost his sight in 1973,at age 18可知,1986年时Lenwood是31岁.故选C.
25.B.细节理解题.根据And then I came home and laid on the sofa and went to sleep.I lift weights,but I wasn't as tough as I thought until I started weaving.It takes a lot of energy,and you're standing up all day可知,他回到家就睡了,说明他很疲惫.故选B.
26.D.推理判断题.根据It takes a lot of energy,and you're standing up all day可知,这需要很多精力,你需要一整天都站着.故这项工作需要充满耐心.故选D.
27.B.主旨大意题.通读全文,根据文章内容可知,本文主要讲述了因故双目失明的美国人Lenwood做吊床,自强自立的励志故事.故选B.

点评 本文是一篇人物故事类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,推理判断题,主旨大意题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.

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