9.Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life.This time,which took place several years ago,but seems as if it just happened.
One afternoon several years ago,my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's dress and picked out a beautiful skirt:"Jane bought this the first time we went to New York,at least 8 or 9 years ago,She never wore it.She was saving it for a special occasion."he said.I guess this was the occasion:it was the funeral of my sister,after her unexpected death.
He took the skirt and put it on the bed,with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral.Then he closed the drawer and turned to me,"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion.Every day you're alive is a special occasion."
I'm thinking about his words,and they've changed the way l live my life.I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings.Whenever possible,life should be a kind of experience to enjoy,not to suffer."Someday"and"one of these days"are losing their importance on my vocabulary.If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing,I want to see and hear and do it now.
Ever since that day,I have been trying very hard not to put off,hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives.Every morning when I open my eyes,I tell myself that every day,every minute,every breath,truly is a gift.So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.
29.Why did Jane buy the beautiful skirt but didn't wear it?A
A.She waited for a special occasion to wear it.
B.She wanted to keep it for someone else.
C.She saved it till she grew up.
D.She would give it to herself as a gift some day.
30.What does the underlined word"cherish"mean?A
A.Treasure.
B.Waste.
C.Own.
D.Save.
31.Which of the following is not the writer's attitude(态度) to life?C
A.Spending more time staying with family every day.
B.Enjoying life and valuing every day.
C.Attending social activities as often as possible.
D.Trying to get along well with friends.
32.What's the best title for this passage?A
A.Every Day Is a Gift
B.My Sister Jane
C.What Is the Meaningful Life Like
D.The Most Important Time in Your Life.
分析 作者是借讲述姐姐的故事告诫人们要珍惜每一天,利用好每一天,只有这样才能发现生活的意义.
解答 29.A 细节理解题.由第二段的"She was saving it for a special occasion."可知她想等一个特殊的场合才穿,故选A.
30.A词义猜测题.由第三段brother-in-law对"我"说的话,以及全文的主题可以看出:了解人生真正的含义在于珍惜每一天,所以这里cherish意思应是"珍惜(treasure)",故选A.
31.C 细节理解题.根据I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings可知选项A,D提到了;根据So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.选项B意思也提到了.故选C.
32.A 主旨大意题.纵观全文尤其是最后一段,可以看出,文章的大意是每一天都是一个礼物,我们珍惜每一天,因为每一天都非常珍贵.故选A.
点评 做题时要在理解好文意的基础上,与题目有机的结合,从文章中找到相关细节性的句子与选项细细比对,进行选择或推理判断,选出符合文章内容的正确选项.做题注意灵活,有时可采用排除法或直选法确定出最终答案.