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5.Our world is a noisy place,but quiet places remain.Eight years ago,audio (声音的) engineer Gordon Hempton identified the quietest place in the continental United States.He calls the place"One Square Inch of Silence."He has used his symbolic spot in a northwestern rain forest to campaign against noise pollution.But the self-described"Sound Tracker"is now going deaf.For Gordon Hempton,it started with an experience known to many people."I was lying in the bed in the springtime about a year ago.The sun was shining.The birds could be singing.They should be singing.But I was hearing none.I knew my life was going to be different."
Hempton's eyes get watery as he describes his cruel situation.More than 20years ago he trademarked his nickname as"The Sound Tracker."Sharp hearing defined his career as an Emmy award winning sound recordist.It also led to his activism against noise pollution.He has circled the globe three times in search of the perfect sounds of nature.
Hempton says his hearing loss is quickly getting worse but he has to finish his project.
"I am running a race to finish the Quiet Planet collection."That's the title of a planned 19-volume set of nature recordings.The sound tracks could be licensed for use in movies,video games,exhibits,plays and the like.Volunteer assistants now help Hempton review and edit sound files and identify imperfections.
The exact cause of his hearing loss is not clear.Doctors say it may be the result of an infection,or a tumor (肿瘤) or a combination of things.Hempton is self-employed.His health care plan does not pay for hearing loss treatment.So,for now,he's directing his attention to completing his"greatest hits"album."After I get it finished,I have an economic cash flow to get my hearing back.That's the first thing on my to-do list."He's hopeful his hearing loss can be recovered.
32.How did Gordon Hempton feel when he knew his ears were going deaf?B
A.Curious. B.Sad C.Annoyed. D.Inspired.
33.What contributed most to his successful career?C.
A.Travelling experiences.
B.His reliable assistants.
C.His sharp hearing.
D.The sounds of nature.
34.What is Gordon Hempton doing now?B.
A.Listening to the birds in the forest.
B.Working on the Quiet Planet collection.
C.Doing activities for noise pollution.
D.Receiving medical care in the hospital.
35.What may be the best title of the text?D.
A.Searching for the sound of nature.
B.Hoping to get the hearing back.
C.Deaf fighter against noise pollution.
D.Successful Sound-Tracker going deaf.
分析 本文主要讲述了被称为"声音跟踪者"的著名录音师戈登•汉普顿丧失的听力下降却依然坚持收集声音片段来完成自己专辑的故事.敏锐的听力对他的事业很重要.当他知道听力正变得很糟糕时,他很伤心,因为他的计划还没有完成.他希望他的听力可以恢复.
解答 32.B 推理判断题.根据第三段Hempton's eyes get watery as he describes his cruelsituation.可知汉普顿在描述他残酷的处境时,眼睛都变得水汪汪的.所以当知道自己要失聪时,戈登•汉普顿很难过.故选B.
33.C 细节理解题.根据第三段Sharp hearing defined his career as an Emmy awardwinning sound recordist.可知敏锐的听力对他事业的成功贡献最大.故选C.
34.B 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段I am running a race to finish the Quiet Planetcollection.可知现在戈登•汉普顿目前一直在做the Quiet Planet 这张声音专辑.故选B.
35.D 主旨大意题.文章主要讲述了被称为"声音跟踪者"的著名录音师戈登•汉普顿丧失听力的故事.根据第一段最后一行"But the self-described"soundtracker"is now going deaf."文中转折之后是本文的主旨大意,故选D.
点评 本文是人生感悟类阅读,考查学生对细节的理解把握和推理判断能力,做题时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.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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