题目内容
4.It started as a special day for Wesley Autrey,a 50-year-old construction worker in New York City.It was about 12:45P.M.,and he was waiting on a subway platform (月台) to take his daughters home before he went to work.He suddenly noticed a man nearby have convulsions (抽搐) and fall down suddenly.Mr.Autrey and two women went to help the stranger.The man,Cameron Hollopeter,managed to get to his feet,but then stumbled (绊倒) at the edge of the platform and fell onto the subway tracks.Mr.Autrey looked up and saw the lights of the subway train coming near through the tunnel.Mr.Autrey jumped onto the track immediately.He realized that he didn't have time to get Mr.Hollopeter and himself back up on the platform before the train arrived,so he lay on top of the man and pressed down as hard as he could.Although the driver tried to stop the train before it reached them,he couldn't.Five cars passed over them before the train finally stopped.The cars had passed only inches from his head.
New York loves a hero.Mr.Autrey became an overnight hero and was named the"Subway Superman".New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave him the Bronze Medallion,the city's highest honor.He was asked to appear on several TV talk shows.He was also rewarded with money and gifts,such as 10,000 fromDonaldTrump,a5,000gift card from the Gap clothing store,a new Jeep,and Beyonce concert tickets.
How did Autrey react (反应) to all this?He said,"I don't feel like I did anything great; I just saw someone who needed help.I did what I felt was right".
21.When Mr.Autrey saw Cameron Hollopeter,heC.
A.was leaving for work
B.was talking with two women
C.was waiting for the train home
D.was getting ready to pick up his daughters
22.Which of the following can best describe Mr.Autrey?D
A.Smart.B.Shy.C.Strong.D.Brave.
23.Facing the praise and rewards,Mr.Autrey wasA.
A.quite calm
B.very proud
C.rather satisfied
D.really surprised
24.What would be the best title for the text?B
A.A good father
B.A subway superman
C.A Beyonce super fan
D.A construction worker.
分析 本文讲述了一个男人在地铁站忽然昏倒,这时候地铁即将到来,然而Mr.Autrey不顾自身安危,勇救他人而且觉得这是他应当做的感人故事.
解答 21.C.细节理解题.由第一段第二句It was about 12:45 P.M.,and he was waiting on a subway platform (月台) to take his daughters home before he went to work可知Wesley Autrey在地铁站等待把女儿送回家,即一同坐地铁回家,故选C.
22.D.主旨大意题.从文中第一段的最后一句和第二段的第一句 Mr.Autrey looked up and saw the lights of the subway train coming near through the tunnel.Mr.Autrey jumped onto the track immediately即奥特里先生抬头看到地铁列车接近通过隧道灯.奥特里先生跳到轨道上可知他是个勇敢的人,故选D.
23.A.推理判断题.从最后一段Wesley Autrey说的话I don't feel like I did anything great; I just saw someone who needed help.I did what I felt was right可知他对此事看得很淡,认为自己只是做了自己该做的事,故选A.
24.B.主旨大意题.从文章第三段第二句Mr.Autrey became an overnight hero and was named the"Subway Superman".可知题目定为A Subway Superman"地铁超人"较为醒目,形象准确,故选B.
点评 本篇内容比较适中,对于考生的能力要求不高,只要认真细致阅读,不难发现答案.可以先看题目再读文章,这样可以提高阅读的速度.还要准确定位考点.特别是推理题,要结合上下文的暗示做题,掌握方法是关键.