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【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
When I was growing up,I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚),and when we would walk together,his hand on my arm for balance,people would stare,I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention.
It was difficult to walk together—and because of that,we didn't say much as we went along. But as we started out,he always said,“You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”
Our usual walk was to or from the subway,which was how he got to work. He went to work sick,and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day,and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.
When snow or ice was on the ground,it was impossible for him to walk,even with help. At such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn,N.Y.,on a child's sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there,he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building,and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.
When I think of it now,I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.
He never talked about himself as an object of pity,nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”,and if he found one,the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older,I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people,even though I still don't know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don't have one myself.
He has been away for many years now,but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did,I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was,how unworthy I was,how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles,when I am envious of another's good fortune,when I don't have a “good heart”.
(1)How did the man treat his father when he was young?
A.He helped his father happily.
B.He never helped his father.
C.He helped his father,but not very happily.
D.He only helped his father take a walk after supper.
(2)As a disabled man,his father ________.
A.didn't work very hard
B.didn't go to work from time to time
C.hated those who had good fortune
D.was happy and satisfied,and never lost hope
(3)What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article?It means ________.
A.anger
B.sadness
C.happiness
D.unwillingness
(4)How did the father get to work usually?
A.By subway.
B.By bus.
C.By wheelchair.
D.By bike.

【答案】
(1)C
(2)D
(3)D
(4)A
【解析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文,在我成长的过程中,我一直羞于让别人看见的和父亲在一起。跛脚, 但父亲从不因自己的残疾而自暴自弃,反而对生活充满勇气。
(1)考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“...and when we would walk together,his hand on my arm for balance,people would stare,I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention.”可知,在“我们”一起外出时,“我”会给他一些帮助,但是见到人盯着看时,“我”又极不好意思。故选C。
(2)考查细节理解。根据第六段中的“He never talked about himself as an object of pity,nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able.”可知,他的父亲从不因自己的残疾而自暴自弃,因此D项为最佳答案。
(3)考查词义理解。这个词所在的句子是根据第一段第一句中的“When I was growing up,I was embarrassed to be seen with my father.”其中的embarrassed是指“尴尬的”,因为“我”父亲的残疾,“我”不愿意与他一起出现在众人面前。因此本词意为“不乐意”。故选D。
(4)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Our usual walk was to or from the subway,which was how he got to work.”可知A项为最佳答案。

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【题目】People aren’t walking any more-if they can figure out a way to avoid it.

I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn’t in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis.

It is an illness to which T had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was bred in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as a good day’s walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as a sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I raced—and beat-a teenage football player the 168 steps up the Statue of Liberty.

Such enterprises today are regarded by many middle-aged persons as bad for the heart. But a well-known British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrahams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illness than one who exercises regularly. And walking is an ideal form of exercise-the most familiar and natural of all.

It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car.

The car is convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people don’t dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is a steel river thundering on a concrete (混凝土) road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic to turn green.

I say that the green of forests is the mind’s best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.

1What is the national sickness?

A. Walking too much.

B. Traveling too much.

C. Driving cars too much.

D. Climbing stairs too much.

2What was life like when the author was young?

A. People usually went around on foot.

B. People often walked 25 miles a day.

C. People used to climb the Statue of Liberty.

D. People considered a ten-hour walk as a hardship.

3The author mentions Henry Thoreau to prove that .

A. middle-aged people like getting back to nature

B. walking in nature helps enrich one’s mind

C. people need regular exercise to keep fit

D. going on foot prevents heart disease

4What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6?

A. A queue of cars.

B. A ray of traffic light.

C. A flash of lightning.

D. A stream of people.

【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
I wasn't surprised when I read that actress Helen Hunt recently stated that she would never allow her young daughter to become a child star. Ms. Hunt is the daughter of a Hollywood technical director, and grew up in Hollywood. Now in her late 40s, she started acting and modeling when she was eight and has probably seen a lot over those years in show business.
She has had a successful career. She earned four Golden Globes and four Emmys. She also attained the top honor of her profession when she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the 1992 movie, As Good As It Gets. Given those accolades, Ms. Hunt is successful. There is no doubt that her early experiences as a child star prepared her for what has been an outstanding adult career. Given those achievements, why would this star declare she'll never allow her daughter, now at the age of six, to follow in her footsteps?
Everyone familiar with the entertainment scene is aware of the reasons for her attitude. Recent tabloid (小报) news headlines featuring the troubles of former child stars, among them Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and the late Gary Coleman, may answer the question. Although Ms. Hunt managed to become a successful grown-up star, she apparently believes she's an exception.
What Ms. Hunt may be suggesting is that many very young stars go through unnatural childhoods on movie and TV sets. While they're earning big incomes, they're so pampered (纵容) by directors and praised by fans; they may get false impressions that their lives will always be that way. Then, within a few years, when faced with reality, they're hurt and confused. After all the overwhelming affection, they find they can't deal with the problems. That's often when drugs and alcohol take over their lives.
Helen Hunt has some other reasons why she doesn't want her daughter to be in the entertainment business. Many child stars can never make a successful transition to meaningful adulthood. However, as with many Hollywood movies, I believe there are both good and bad scenes about how it can be played out in real life.
(1)According to the passage, Ms. Hunt ________.
A.started acting and modeling when she was a little girl
B.has been acting for about 40 years
C.is the daughter of a famous actor
D.started singing when she was eight
(2)The underlined word “accolades” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”.
A.difficulties
B.awards
C.salaries
D.opinions
(3)The author thinks Helen Hunt's success is mainly due to ________.
A.her hard work
B.the help of a technical director
C.her experiences as a child star
D.her talent and good luck
(4)From the passage we can conclude that ________.
A.few child stars will succeed in the future
B.there is no way to save the entertainment business
C.the author has a different opinion about child stars
D.meaningful adulthood only belongs to non-child stars

【题目】阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

When someone has 【1】(deep)hurt you,it can be very difficult to let go of your anger.But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly 2】(benefit) to your physical,and mental health.So far,research 3(show) that people who forgive can have more energy,better appetite and better sleep.“People who forgive show 【4】(1ittle) anger and more hopefulness.”says Dr.Frederic Luskin,who wrote the book Forgive for Good.“So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people 【5】(feel) more energetic.

So when someone has hurt you,cool down first.Take a couple of breaths and think of something, 6 gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature,or someone you 1ove.Don’t wait for an 7】(apologize).“Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing. says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things in 8】 same way.So if you wait for people to say sorry,you could be waiting a very long time.

Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean 【9】(accept) the action of the person who upsets you.Instead,learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective.You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance. To gain perspective, you may want to write, a letter to 【10】(you) from that person's point of view.

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