Question

【题目】 I saw the most beautiful thing ever one morning. It was early with a slight frost on the ground, and I was walking on grass down to the farm—my mind on the daily routines.

Suddenly a shining flash erupted straight from the ground about 15 feet in front of me, and shot up into the sky. It was so brilliant, clear and clean. I thought the only thing that could make such a flash must be a diamond—maybe someone had lost some kind of jewelry. Or some kind of lightning strikes—so bright. I waited to see if it repeated but it didn’t.

I walked slowly towards it. There was nothing to see. I stared down at the grass, searching for gold or some kind of metal. Nothing. So I dropped down really close and there it was! A tiny spider’s web, delicately hanging between grass, flashing in a number of colors. The rising sun had caught the exact angle of the dewdrops (露珠), and that light had exploded up into the sky.

It was unbelievable, such a powerful flash from something so small and fragile, and I would have destroyed it beneath my feet. It was as if the unseen world was giving me a heads-up. Hello! Look what’s around you. I’ve never forgotten that moment.

So take some time to notice the wonder of nature that most of us never even see. So much beauty all around us if we would only take the time. Look at the tiny flowers that cover playing fields—we walk all over them without a second glance. The colors of practically any flower on the earth are breathtaking and all natural—if we would only notice. Take the time and discover from nature one secret beautiful thing that you can keep in your heart. Take a picture. It’s what life really consists of. And it’s free.

【1】What actually caused the flash?

A.A diamond.B.The lightning.

C.A piece of metal.D.A spider’s web.

【2】Why did the writer feel the discovery unforgettable?

A.The flash is very splendid.B.The spider’s web is mysterious.

C.The shining object was priceless.D.Something small touches her soul.

【3】What does the writer try to convey in the last paragraph?

A.Appreciate the beauty of nature.B.Be considerate towards the weak.

C.Find time to play outdoors.D.Keep a secret deep in heart.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】A

【解析】

这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章记叙了作者在一个早上看到了一道闪光，结果发现这道明亮的闪光是一个小小的蜘蛛网引起的。这让作者感悟到应该花点时间去看看那些我们从未见过的自然奇观，学会去欣赏自然之美。

【1】细节理解题。根据第三段中A tiny spider’s web, delicately hanging between grass, flashing in a number of colors. The rising sun had caught the exact angle of the dewdrops , and that light had exploded up into the sky.（一个微小的蜘蛛网，优雅地挂在草地之间，闪烁着多种颜色。初升的太阳正好照在露珠的角度上，那光便在天空中爆炸了。）可知实际上是蜘蛛网引起了闪光。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段It was unbelievable, such a powerful flash from something so small and fragile, and I would have destroyed it beneath my feet. It was as if the unseen world was giving me a heads-up. Hello! Look what’s around you. I’ve never forgotten that moment.（这是难以置信的，如此强大的闪光来自如此小和脆弱的东西，我可以将它在我的脚下摧毁。仿佛看不见的世界在提醒我。你好!看看你的周围。我永远不会忘记那一刻。）可知作者觉得这个发现令人难忘是因为这微小的事物触动了她的心灵。故选D。

【3】推理判断题。根据最后一段中Take the time and discover from nature one secret beautiful thing that you can keep in your heart. Take a picture. It’s what life really consists of. And it’s free.（花点时间，从大自然中发现一个你可以藏在心里的美丽秘密。拍张照片。这才是生活的真谛。而且它是免费的。）可知作者在最后一段想要表达欣赏自然之美。故选A。