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【题目】 At 15, Stephen Sutton found out that he had cancer. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he decided to make the most of the day and live every second to the fullest. He ended up achieving more in a few years than many could in a lifetime.

Stephen made a long list, which had goals ranging from skydiving to hugging a huge animal. He didn’t manage to check off all the items on his list, but he did achieve the first item, which was to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

At first, he set out to raise 10,000 dollars for the Trust. However, the passion(热情)he put into his fund-raising efforts drew the attention of many famous people. In a matter of months, Stephen raised over 3 million dollars.

Stephen had wanted to study hard and become a doctor so that he could make a contribution to the world. However, his doctors suggested that he take a year off from school, Instead of following their suggestion, Stephen continued with his studies, receiving excellent grades.

In December 2012, doctors told him that his disease was not able to be cured that was when he made his list and decided to put his energy into raising money for young people with cancer. Stephen saw this as the best way to make his own life better. "I don’t see the point in measuring (测量)life in terms of time anymore. I’d rather measure life in terms of making a difference.” he said.

On May 14, 2014, Stephen passed away in his sleep. He was 19. Tributes(哀悼)poured in from all over the world, calling him exactly what he was-a selfless and inspiring person. His experience teaches us the importance of appreciating life and helping others.

【1】According to the passage, which or the following about Stephen is TRUE?

A.Stephen felt really sorry for himself after knowing the fact.

B.Stephen managed to raise much more money than he expected.

C.Stephen followed his doctors' suggestion and took a year off from school.

D.Stephen was lucky to achieve all of his wishes on the list at last.

【2】Why did Stephen want to become a doctor?

A.To raise more money for the Trust.B.To make his own life much better.

C.To help the world and people in need.D.To show his great ability in learning.

【3】How old was Stephen when he decided to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust?

A.15B.17C.19D.21

【4】What is the correct order in which these events happened?

a. Stephen wrote down his wishes and tried his best to raise money for the trust.

b.Although Stephen died at a young age, people praised him highly.

c.A lot of people followed Stephen, and he raised over 3 million dollars at last.

d. Stephen discovered that he had cancer and decided to do something different.

A.d-c-a-bB.a-c-d-bC.a-d-c-bD.d-a-c-b

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

本篇文章难度适中，主要讲述史蒂芬萨顿检查出得了癌症，但是他没有伤心，而是列了一个他计划要做的事情的清单，最后，他虽然没有完成所有的计划，但是他的无私激励了许多人，并告诉我们珍惜生命以及帮助他人的重要性。

【1】推理判断题。根据Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he decided to make the most of the day and live every second to the fullest“而不是对他自己感到遗憾，他决定充分利用每一天，且让他的每一秒变得很充实”可知，他知道事实后没有感到遗憾，排除A；根据However, his doctors suggested that he take a year off from school, Instead of following their suggestion, Stephen continued with his studies, receiving excellent grades“然而，他的医生建议他应该休学一年，他没有听从医生的建议，史蒂芬继续他的学业并获得和极好的成绩”可知，他没有听从医生的建议，排除C；根据He didn’t manage to check off all the items on his list, but he did achieve the first item, which was to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust“他没有完成清单上所有的项目，但是他完成了第一个目标，即为青少年癌症信托基金筹集资金”可知，最后他没有完成清单上所有的愿望，排除D；根据At first, he set out to raise 10,000 dollars for the Trust. However, the passion(热情)he put into his fund-raising efforts drew the attention of many famous people. In a matter of months, Stephen raised over 3 million dollars.“起初，他打算为信托基金筹集1万美元。然而，他为筹款所投入的热情吸引了许多名人的注意。几个月后，斯蒂芬筹集了300多万美元”可知，史蒂芬筹集的钱比他预期的要多，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据Stephen had wanted to study hard and become a doctor so that he could make a contribution to the world“斯蒂芬曾想努力学习，成为一名医生，这样他就能对世界做出贡献”可知，他能够帮助世界上需要帮助的人，故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据At 15, Stephen Sutton found out that he had cancer. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he decided to make the most of the day and live every second to the fullest“史蒂芬萨顿15岁时查明他患了癌症，而不是对他自己感到遗憾，他决定充分利用每一天，且让他的每一秒变得很充实”以及He didn't manage to check off all the items on his list, but he did achieve the first item, which was to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust“他没有完成清单上所有的项目，但是他完成了第一个目标，即为青少年癌症信托基金筹集资金”可知，他15岁决定为青少年癌症信托基金筹资，故选A。

【4】细节理解题。根据At 15, Stephen Sutton found out that he had cancer. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he decided to make the most of the day and live every second to the fullest“史蒂芬萨顿15岁时查明他患了癌症，而不是对他自己感到遗憾，他决定充分利用每一天，且让他的每一秒变得很充实”、Stephen made a long list, which had goals ranging from skydiving to hugging a huge animal“斯蒂芬列出了一长串目标，从跳伞到拥抱巨型动物”、At first, he set out to raise 10,000 dollars for the Trust. However, the passion(热情)he put into his fund-raising efforts drew the attention of many famous people. In a matter of months, Stephen raised over 3 million dollars“起初，他打算为信托基金筹集1万美元。然而，他为筹款所投入的热情吸引了许多名人的注意。几个月后，斯蒂芬筹集了300多万美元”、Tributes(哀悼)poured in from all over the world, calling him exactly what he was-a selfless and inspiring person. His experience teaches us the importance of appreciating life and helping others“来自世界各地的人们纷纷向他哀悼，称他为无私、鼓舞人心的人。他的经历告诉我们珍惜生命和帮助他人的重要性”可知，正确的顺序为dacb，故选D。

做细节理解题时要先划关键词，再根据关键词定位到文中的某一段即可做出题目。

例如第2题。根据关键词want to become a doctor可知，定位至Stephen had wanted to study hard and become a doctor so that he could make a contribution to the world“斯蒂芬曾想努力学习，成为一名医生，这样他就能对世界做出贡献”可知，他能够帮助世界上需要帮助的人，故选C。