题目内容
5.When I was 11,my job that summer was to look after my two-year-old brother,Joey.One thing that helped me not to get bored was spending time with my neighbor,a young mother-to-be.They called her Catuzza.During the day,she missed her husband a lot.So she enjoyed the company Joey and I provided.She always smiled as if she was wondering about her own child in her body.Sometimes when the baby kicked,she would let us feel it.
After that summer,my family moved to another part of the city.Joey grew up to join the army,went to college,established a career in New York-and,suddenly,discovered at age 35that he had a terrible disease.Doctors did a surgery on his heart but didn't give him much hope.However,Joey was determined to live,and he drew strength from the doctor he eventually found-a respected expert at St.Peter's Hospital.This doctor would keep Joey alive.The doctor's name,Joey told me,was Frank Lizzi.
"Frank Lizzi?"I asked."That's a familiar name.When were small,our neighbor was named Frank Lizzi."
"Was Dr.Lizzi's mother teamed Catuzza?""That's right."Joey answered,"Besides,we are not far apart in age.Dr.Lizzi is just two years younger than I.
Only then did the realization hit me.The unborn baby who had kicked inside Catuzza all those years before had grown up to be the doctor who saved my brother's life.I was very surprised at the mystery of connections.Never would any of us have imagined that this unborn baby would one day return that touch,carrying with it the same miracle (奇迹)of life itself.
55.When the author was 11,his job that summer was toC.
A.feel the unborn baby kick B.provide company for Catuzza
C.take care of his younger brother D.spend time with the unborn baby
56.According to the passage,A.
A.Joey would have died without Dr.Lizzi's help
B.Joey had been weak since he was young
C.Dr.Lizzi did the surgery on Joey's heart
D.Joey stayed alive thanks to the surgery
57.We can infer from the text thatD.
A.Joey and Dr.Lizzi are of the same age
B.it was Catuzza who actually saved Joey
C.Dr.Lizzi remembered Joey all the time
D.later the two families became neighbors again
58.The undetiined sentence in the last paragraph probably meansA.
A.I suddenly figured out who Dr.Lizzi was
B.I realized then how lucky my brother was,
C.Dr.Lizzi hit me on the head all of a sudden
D.I didn't realize how old Dr.Lizzi was until then.
分析 本文主要讲述作者和他的弟弟小时候陪伴一位即将要做妈妈的母亲.在35年后,正是这位未出生的长大后成了医生的婴儿挽救作者弟弟的生命.
解答 55-58CADA
55.C 细节理解题.根据第一段When I was 11,my job that summer was to look after my two-year-old brother,Joey可知,当我11岁时,那个夏天我的工作是照看我2岁的弟弟Joey.故选C.
56.A 推理判断题.根据第三段However,Joey was determined to live,and he drew strength from the doctor he eventually found-a respected expert at St.Peter's Hospital.This doctor would keep Joey alive.The doctor's name,Joey told me,was Frank Lizzi.可知,不管怎样,Joey决定活下来,他从最后他在St.Peter's Hospital找到的一位尊敬的专家那儿得到力量,这位医生让他活着.他的名字是Frank Lizzi.即:没有 Frank Lizzi的帮助,Joey会死掉.故选A.
57.D 推理判断题.根据第三段This doctor would keep Joey alive可知,这个医生会让Joey活着,即:他应当要医生关注他,成为邻居方便观察.故选D.
58.A 句意猜测题.根据下文The unborn baby who had kicked inside Catuzza all those years before had grown up to be the doctor who saved my brother's life可知,那个未出生的以前在Catuzza体内踢的婴儿长大成了挽救我弟弟生命的医生,即作者知道 Dr.Lizzi是谁.故选A.
点评 人物故事类阅读理解文章是高考英语常考材料之一.这类文章一般可分为人物传记和短篇故事两类.这两类阅读材料一般较长,即词数多,而且命题也较多,特别是推理判断题和事实细节题多.在做此类阅读理解题时往往是材料看得懂,题目不好做的感觉.因此,在阅读材料时要重点放在事情发展的过程和结果上,注意把握事件的发展进程及人物之间的关系,细节与主题的关系,用以说明人物性格特点的事实、作者的态度等,这些内容往往是推理判断题的命题点.至于事实细节题的解答,同学们切忌想当然或者凭印象,一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确选择.

A. | exactly | B. | fortunately | C. | surprisingly | D. | hardly |
The first and perhaps most important step toward finding the courage you need to open up is to know what your emotion is.You will need to explain your feelings and emotions to the person you are opening up to,and it's truly challenging to name the emotion that you feel deep inside.If you are able to do that,you will see that other people will find it a lot easier to understand and accept the things you have to say.We connect with others through emotions and language.
Another important thing you need to do is to spend more time with other people.Not only will you feel more familiar with them,but you will also learn their reactions,making it a lot easier to find common ground.People react differently to unusual or even shocking news,and when you spend more time with the one who is about to receive the news,you will create an emotional and mental connection with them,meaning that it will be slightly more difficult for them to react negatively.
People are not mind-readers,and we all know how complex the human mind and emotions can get.Not even those who have been close to you for decades are able to know what's going on in your mind,and you should never expect them to be able to.Nobody knows for sure what you want,and only a few people are even curious to find out.Share your experiences,emotions,desires and plans with the other person,rather than waiting for them to guess what is happening deep inside you.
The final tip is to simply relax.It often happens that we create worst possible situations deep inside our minds-situations that remain there most of the time,while the reality is totally different.Make sure never try to assume the feelings,thoughts or emotions of other people-you may be terribly wrong.Let them speak for themselves before drawing any conclusions!
These are the most important tips to carefully consider before opening up to someone about a serious emotional matter.
(81)Tips on Finding the Courage to Open Up | ||
Introduction | ●We seldom show that we are sensitive,because we don't want to be (82)judgedor considered weak. ●Open up and be honest and direct about your struggles,(83)or\otherwise you cannot get help from others. | |
Tips | Know what you're feeling | (84)Name the emotion that is deep inside you,and other people will find it a lot easier to understand and accept what you have to say. |
Spend more time together | ●Spend more time with other people,and you will not only feel more (85)familiar with them,but you will also learn their reactions and find common ground more easily. ●Connect with them emotionally and mentally,which helps them react positively. | |
Never expect anyone to (86)read your mind | No matter how (87)close they are to you,they can never figure out what is happening in your mind. | |
(88)Relax | ●The reality is totally (89)diifferent from the worst situations you have imagined. ●It is unwise of you to assume others'feelings,thoughts or emotions-let them speak for themselves,instead. | |
Conclusion | You should take these tips into (90)carefulconsideration before opening up to someone. |
A. | finished he | B. | he had finished | C. | did he finish | D. | had he finished |