题目内容

Captain Henry,a 98"year—old American retired fisherman,has become a first—time author.having written and published his autobiography In a Fisherman’s Language after learning to read at the age of 91.

Mr.Henry spent most of his life without even his closest family members knowing he wasilliterate(不识字的).Forced to quit school in the third grade to take odd jobs,he kept the secret close to his chest,only telling his late wife.Henry’s granddaughter,Marlisa,told reporters how he used tricks,like waiting for others to order at restaurants first,to avoid the issue.

A family dispute(纠纷)in his 90s,she said,aroused his desire for education.“He signed a document he could not read about where he was going to live, Marlisa said.Starting with his name,he eventually moved on to the ABC’s and children’s books.He put them down since his wife fell ill.After the tragic loss of his wife,、he went back to reading and began to log his life.He wrote about his family’s voyage from Portugal to the US,how he went on to captain a boat,and his many journeys at sea. 

His life stories have become so popular that nearly 800 copies were sold in the first two weeks after the book’s release.One thousand more have since been printed as requests for the book flood in from as far as Germany.And now even Hollywood producers have approached Mr.Henry about buying the rights to his life story for a big screen adaptation.

The family also now has a book agent and a deal in the works to publish a second edition.Meanwhile,the family says they are reconnecting and closer than ever as a result of Henry’s.1ate—life efforts..“Everyone has a story,”Marlisa said.“It teaches that when you’re down and out.  never give up.”

1.When did Henry begin writing his life story?

A.When he was 91 years old.              B.After his wife passed away.

C.When he was 98 years old.               D.After he retired from work.

2.Which of the following is true?

A.Hollywood wishes to make a movie out of his book.

B.Henry never told anyone that he couldn’t read or write.

C.Henry began his reading with some famous novels.

D.Henry’s book was well-received only by Americans.

3.How did Henry’s family benefit from his writing?

A.The family got more money from the 2nd edition.

B.The family ties were rebuilt and strengthened.

C.His family moved from Portugal to the USA.

D.His family story has been made into a movie.

4.What message can Henry’s story give us?

A.Great minds think alike.                 B.Every coin has two sides.

C.Practice makes perfect.                 D.One is never too old to learn.

 

【答案】

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.D

【解析】

试题分析:文章介绍了亨利做为一名老渔夫,他91岁才开始学习写字,在妻子去世后写作,他的自传书成了畅销书,我们可以得到启发:活到老学到老。选D

1.细节题:从第三段的句子:After the tragic loss of his wife,、he went back to reading and began to log his life.He wrote about his family’s voyage from Portugal to the US,可知是在他的妻子去世后,他开始写作的,选B

2.推理题:从倒数第二段的句子:And now even Hollywood producers have approached Mr.Henry about buying the rights to his life story for a big screen adaptation.可知好莱坞想拍摄他的人生故事。选A

3.推理题:从最后一段的句子:Meanwhile,the family says they are reconnecting and closer than ever as a result of Henry’s.1ate—life efforts..

可知因为亨利的晚年的努力,他的家庭关系得到重建并加强了。选B

4.主旨题:从亨利的故事可以看出,他91岁才开始学习写字,并开始写作,取得了重大成就,我们可以得到启发:活到老学到老。选D

考点:考查故事类短文

点评:故事类短文阅读起来相对简单,但考查比较全面,要求考生在上下文的语境中灵活运用语义,需要根据文章情节,了解句意理解的同时,结合语境,做出准确的判断。

 

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