Question

【题目】 I entered a cabinetmaking(家具制造)program. I didn’t think I would be good at making furniture. I’m not handy. Nobody in my family is.

I had great teachers, but making furniture is hard. There are so many steps and something can go wrong at each one. I couldn’t even get organized. My toolbox always looked as if a hurricane had gone through it.

I didn’t fully know what I was committed to in the beginning, but I kept attending class. I tried to be wrapped up in math. The projects forced me to solve new kinds of problems. My brain started to build new connections. Working in this new physical manner and giving it 100 percent of my effort had huge benefits for my mental health. I got over my fear of embarrassment and asked for help at every opportunity.

I spent that year truly learning. True learning is the most challenging experience, especially for those of us who are learning a new set of skills. I could understand exactly what was wrong with the furniture I made, but I couldn’t fix those problems. And yet, I kept trying. I failed again and again, until I learned to fail better.

In the end, I finished the program—with honors, no less! My grades were helped by my good written work. I also learned how to use tools. Having to constantly push myself to step outside my comfort zone has made me a more well-rounded person.

Maybe most importantly, the school gave me a more realistic idea of my strengths and limitations. I’m stronger than I thought!

【1】What can we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?

A.She had a gift for making furniture.B.She lacked practical skills.

C.She disliked making everything in a mess.D.She went to the program to surprise her family.

【2】What was the biggest challenge the author encountered?

A.Physical condition.B.Psychological preparation.

C.To know how to correct mistakes.D.Not being good at math.

【3】What do you think of the author?

A.Hard-working and determined.B.Confident and efficient.

C.Cooperative and creative.D.Modest and talented.

【4】What did the author benefit most from the project?

A.She won an award for good writing.B.She became stronger both mentally and physically.

C.She became skillful at making furniture.D.She had a better understanding of herself.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者学习一个新的项目——家具制造的经历。一开始作者面临重重困难，但是作者没有放弃，抱着坚定的决定和谦逊积极的态度，最后完成了这一项目，并在这一过程中加深了对自己的理解。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第一段中I’m not handy.可知我手不灵活。以及第二段中I couldn’t even get organized. My toolbox always looked as if a hurricane had gone through it.可知我毫无头绪。我的工具箱看起来总是像被飓风吹过一样。由此可知，作者缺乏实践技能。故选B。

【2】

细节理解题。根据第四段中I could understand exactly what was wrong with the furniture I made, but I couldn’t fix those problems. And yet, I kept trying. I failed again and again, until I learned to fail better.可知我能确切地理解我做的家具出了什么问题，但我无法解决这些问题。然而，我一直在尝试。我一次又一次的失败，直到我的失败有所好转。由此可知，作者遇到的最大挑战是学会如何改正自己的错误。故选C。

【3】

推理判断题。根据第三段中I didn’t fully know what I was committed to in the beginning, but I kept attending class.可知一开始我并不完全知道自己要做什么，但我一直在上课。以及I got over my fear of embarrassment and asked for help at every opportunity.(我克服了对尴尬的恐惧，一有机会就寻求帮助)以及第四段中I spent that year truly learning.(那一年我真正地学习了很多东西)和And yet, I kept trying. I failed again and again, until I learned to fail better.(然而，我一直在尝试。我一次又一次的失败，直到我的失败有所好转)由此可推知，作者工作努力，有决心。故选A。

【4】

推理判断题。根据最后一段Maybe most importantly, the school gave me a more realistic idea of my strengths and limitations. I’m stronger than I thought!可知也许最重要的是，学校让我对自己的优势和不足有了更现实的认识。我比想象中更坚强！结合文章内容可知，作者在这一过程中更清楚地认识到了自己的长处和不足，由此可推知，作者从这个项目中获益最多的是她对自己有了更好的了解。故选D。