题目内容
3.The big fights from the house down the street were quite common in Marianne and Kevin Naslund's neighborhood.During one particularly serious fight,the neighbor's son Andy Livasy was hit by his stepfather.Watching police cars moving around the street,Marianne realized that she had to help Andy before he"became an angry person who turned to drugs and alcohol".A few days later,she invited Andy to live with her family.Andy accepted.No one understood why Marianne would take in a troubled teen like Andy.
Then Andy scowled (怒视) at the world from beneath his long and untidy hair and picked fights with Nick and Jake.At the local high school,he often slept through classes.But Marianne saw herself in Andy.She,too,had grown up in an unsettled family,"with a lot of shouting and not a lot of love."
It wasn't easy.For Andy,moving in with the Naslunds was like entering a foreign country."I was used to getting screamed at if I ever messed up,so I was kind of waiting for that,"says Andy.But the day he was suspended (停学) from high school for fighting,the screaming never happened.Instead,Marianne calmly asked why he did it,listened to Andy's explanation,and didn't a llow him to use the computer and watch TV for one week.
"Marianne did it so that instead of fearing a punishment,I didn't want to let her down,"says Andy."I didn't get into another fight for the rest of high school."
After six months,he asked Kevin to cut his hair,and most of his anger disappeared.Two years later,he volunteered to teach youth soccer.And though few adults expected it from the boy with the grade-F,in 2010 he graduated on time from high school.
After four years,Marianne calls Andy her third son.Andy has had no contact (联系) with his mom and stepfather since moving out,even though they still live in the neighborhood and say they're pleased with how their son has turned out.And Andy,who recently joined the army,knows where he's leading when he comes home on leave.
Says Andy,"What were the chances of meeting someone living across the street who had a similar childhood,like Marianne,who would take me in and explain,‘You can change your life'?"
32.According to the text,why did Marianne take Andy in?B
A.Because the police would take Andy away.
B.Because she didn't want to see Andy go wrong.
C.Because Andy was driven out by his stepfather.
D.Because her sons knew Andy well.
33.Which of the following can best describe Andy's state before living with the Naslunds?A
A.Violent.B.Shy.C.Curious.D.Careless
34.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?D
A.Andy joined the army after college.
B.Andy made up with his parents eventually.
C.Andy was taken in by Marianne legally as a son.
D.Andy calmed down after living with the Naslunds.
35.What can be inferred about Andy from the last paragraph?A
A.Andy is grateful to Marianne for her help.
B.Andy wants to get more help from Marianne.
C.Andy wants to help other neighbors as Marianne does.
D.Andy is glad to have a similar childhood as Marianne's.
分析 本文是一篇人物故事类阅读,属于记叙文,主要讲述了Andy原来是一个坏孩子,但是Marianne接受他并帮助他,让他知道自己可以改变自己的生活,Andy逐渐改变,由原来的暴力变得安定和冷静,Andy十分感激Marianne.
解答 32.答案:B.细节理解题.根据"Marianne realized that she had to help Andy before he"became an angry person who turned to drugs and alcohol"."可知,Marianne想要帮助Andy,不想看他走错路.故选B.
33.答案:A.细节理解题.根据"Then Andy scowled (怒视) at the world from beneath his long and untidy hair and picked fights with Nick and Jake.At the local high school,he often slept through classes."可知,Andy之前是暴力的,颓废的.故选A.
34.答案:D.推理判断题.根据文章上下文内容可知,尤其是"Marianne did it so that instead of fearing a punishment,I didn't want to let her down,"says Andy."I didn't get into another fight for the rest of high school.""可推测出,Andy变得冷静,安定了.故选D.
35.答案:A.推理判断题.根据最后一段内容"Says Andy,"What were the chances of meeting someone living across the street who had a similar childhood,like Marianne,who would take me in and explain,‘You can change your life'?""可知,Marianne让Andy知道了他可以改变自己的生活,可以看出Andy对于Marianne的帮助十分感激.故选A.
点评 本文是一篇记叙文,题目涉及多道细节理解题及主旨大意题,做题时应仔细阅读原文,结合文章上下文内容并根据所给选项的含义进行分析,从而得出正确答案.切记胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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