Question

【题目】C

Last year, Phyllida Swift stood proudly for her graduation photo. However, in addition to her degree from Arts University Bournemouth, she had also been on her very own journey after her life changed significantly as a result of a car crash three years ago.

Ms Swift arrived in Ghana in July of that year. However, the bus she and 14 other volunteers were traveling in was involved in an accident. “I came around and felt my face was completely cut open,” she said.

Swift was treated in a Ghanian hospital and was later transferred to a hospital in the UK. She first saw the change in her face after the operation in Ghana. However, despite the shock people might expect Swift to feel, she quickly remembered there was more to life.

At the beginning, she covered her scar with make-up. After going back home to Chester for two months to recover where she rarely went out and just “existed”, Swift returned to school to begin her third year. She soon regained her confidence thanks to her friends who never looked at her differently.

Since graduating, Ms Swift has taken part in motivational speeches surrounding young people and body image.

“People walk around with scars, whether they are physical or mental. They are more willing to open up to me because they can see my physical scar and can see I’ve been through so much,” Swift said. It’s given her an insight into the struggles young people face in the world where everyone is trying to be perfect.

“Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. I’ll happily wear my scar with pride. It is a mark of what I have been through and a mark of being able to appreciate how lucky I am,” Ms Swift said.

【1】Why did Phyllida Swift go to Ghana?

A. To go sightseeing. B. To visit a university.

C. To do voluntary work. D. To receive medical treatment.

【2】 During the two months of recovery in Chester, Phyllida Swift .

A. spent most of her time staying at home

B. learned to use make-up to cover the scar

C. learned how to wear the scar with pride

D. returned to Arts University Bournemouth

【3】What does the underlined phrase“sweat the small stuff”in the last paragraph mean?

A. Deal with physical or mental scars.

B. Worry about unimportant things.

C. Wear make-up every day.

D. Gain further education.

【4】Which of the following words can best describe Phyllida Swift?

A. Reliable and generous. B. Peaceful and supporting.

C. Confident and easy-going. D. Optimistic and strong-willed.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】B

【4】D

【解析】

【文章大意】Phyllida Swift在三年前的一起交通事故中面部毁了容，但她并未因此而一蹶不振。在坚强的内心和朋友的帮助下，她重拾自信，顺利完成大学学业，并通过励志演讲激励年轻人。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段第一句和该段第二句中的she and 14 other volunteers可知，Phyllida Swift去加纳是为了做志愿工作。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知，在切斯特度过的那两个月里，Phyllida Swift极少出门，她大部分时间都待在家里。

【3】词义猜测题。根据Phyllida Swift的经历和第三段最后一句中的she quickly remembered there was more to life可推知，她没有被自己的伤疤羁绊住，最终能用乐观的心态看待伤疤，把精力放在了重要的事情上。由此可推知，此处她旨在点明，生命太短暂了，以至于没有时间让人为不重要的小事担心。

【4】推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“I’ll happily wear my scar with pride.”和该段第三句中的being able to appreciate how lucky I am可推知，她很乐观；联系第三段最后一句以及文中提到的她摆脱伤疤的羁绊活出了自己的精彩可推知，她意志坚强。综上可推知，应选D项。