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【题目】 A 74-year-old man is pounding(沉重地走)the pavement in the hope of finding a kidney for his sick wife. Wayne Winters began walking along the streets near his home in Farr West, Utah early this month with a sandwich board containing an unusual request. “Need Kidney for Wife, "the sign reads. Winters' phone number and his wife Deanne's blood type are also included.

Deanne has severe kidney failure and is in need of a transplant. Desperate to do something to help his sick wife, Winters walks along the streets armed with a new suitnew shoes, and his sign with a piea(恳请)for a kidney. Though he doesn' t walk fast. Winters' unusual method of tracking down a kidney for Deanne has attracted plenty of attention. In addition to the motorists and passers-by who have seen Winters out walking miles a day, his request for a kidney has now hit the In ternet and attracted the attention of millions more people.

Winters said he was inspired to pound the pavement on behalf of his wife after seeing a story online about another man who did the same thing and got national attention. Rush hour is his favorite time to walk up and down the streets because drivers are slowed down.

Though he hasn't had any success yet, Winters remains confident he will find a kidney for

Deanne, and says he won’t rest until he makes it. Winters has stated even after a match for Deanne is found, he will continue to raise awareness about kidney donation because it is now his Mlife mission". In fact, the back of his current sign includes a message aimed at helping others in need. It read," 1,000 kidneys are needed in Utah and Idaho. "

The National Kidney Foundation reports the average wait for an individual s first kidney transplant is over three and a half years, and can vary depending on health, compatibility（兼 容性）and availability of organs. The organization also notes over 3,000 new patients are added to the kidney waiting list each month, and 13 people die each day while waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant.

【1】Why is the old man walking along the streets?

A.To help his sick wife.B.To do some exercise.

C.To look for something he has lost.D.To appreciate the sights of the city.

【2】What encouraged Winters to think of walking along the streets?

A.Others' advice.B.A moving movie.

C.A story online.D.His devotion to his wife.

【3】According to Para . 4, how can we describe Winters?

A.Optimistic and kind.B.Patient and generous.

C.Passive and stubborn.D.Positive and successful.

【4】What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.A kidney transplant is a life-saving operation.

B.Getting a suitable kidney for a patient is not easy.

C.New patients that are added to the kidney waiting list.

D.The success of a kidney transplant depends on several factors.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】

这是一篇记叙文。一个叫温特斯的老人在大街上散步，为生病的妻子寻找肾源，并且他还打算为别人寻找肾源。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“A 74-year-old man is pounding the pavement in the hope of finding a kidney for his sick wife”可知，那个老人在街上颠簸是为了帮助他生病的妻子寻找肾源。故选A项。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Winters said he was inspired to pound the pavement on behalf of his wife after seeing a story online about another man who did the same thing and got national attention”可知，其他人的建议鼓励温特斯考虑沿着街道散步。故选C项。

【3】推理判断题。根据第四段中的关键词“confident”可知，他是一个很乐观的人，下文提到他还打算为别人寻找肾源，又可推知他是非常善良的。故选A项。

【4】主旨大意题。 根据最后一段中提到换肾一般需要等待的时间，条件以及需要换肾的人越来越多。故选B项。