5.Living an adventurous life
Nearly ten years ago,I was told that I had a brain tumor (瘤),and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever.I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over.I did not have a brain tumor,it turned out,but rather multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化),which meant that,although they were not over,the nature of my adventures could have to change.
Each morning that I wake up is a fresh event,something that I might not have had.Each gesture that I make carries the weight of uncertainty and demands significant attention; buttoning my shirt,changing a light bulb,walking down stairs.I might not be able to do it this time.If I could not delight in them,they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity.
I admire the grand adventures of others.I read about them with interest.With Peter Matthiessen I have hiked across the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain.I have walked with Annie Dillard up,down,into,and across Tinker Creek in all seasons.David Bain has gone with me along 110 miles of Philippine coast,and Ed Abbey has rowed me down the Colorado River,I enjoy the adventures of these courageous figures,who can strike out on difficult trips-2 miles,250 miles,3000 miles-ready to bear cold and tiredness-indeed not just to bear but to celebrate.
But as for me,I can no longer walk very far from the armchair in which I read.Some days I don't even make it to the backyard.And yet I'm unwilling to give up the adventurous life; the difficulty of it,even the pain,the anxiety and fear,and the sudden brief lift of spirit that makes a hard journey more attractive.
I refine adventure,make it smaller and smaller.And now,whether I am moving on my hands and knees across the dining room to help my cat,lying wide-eyed in the dark battling another period of sadness,gathering flowers from the garden,meeting a friend for lunch,I am always having the adventures that are mine to have.
28.What happens to the author after her illness?D
A.She has a fear of medical treatments.
B.She travels to places she has dreamed.
C.She can't take care of herself any longer.
D.She is not drowned in anger and self-pity.
29.Why does the author admire the people mentioned in paragraph 3?B
A.Because they write popular novels.
B.Because they are great adventurers.
C.Because they are famous geographers.
D.Because they struggle with hardship in life.
30.The author ends the article with a feeling ofD.
A.sadness B.sacrifice C.security D.satisfaction
31.What does"adventurous life"in the title mean to the author?C
A.The struggles of great people against difficulties.
B.Her concern about giving up certain activities.
C.Her adapting to the situation with an illness.
D.The exciting traveling experience of others.
分析 本文主要写了作者生病之后,改变生活态度适应疾病的身体,依然坚持与病魔作斗争快乐生活的故事.
解答 28.D 推理判断题.根据文中句子If I could not delight in them,they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity.如果我不喜欢他们,他们可能会淹没我的愤怒和自怜,可以推断出作者没有被愤怒和自怜淹没,所以答案选D.
29.B细节理解题.根据句子 admire the grand adventures of others.I read about them with interest欣赏别人的大冒险,我饶有兴趣地读他们的故事.可见后文中提到的人和事都是这些冒险家的故事.所以答案选B.
30.D推理判断题.根据文章最后一段第一句,I refine adventure,make it smaller and smaller.我细化冒险,使其变小变小.当作者身体很差的时候他依然把自己的小活动看成是冒险,可见作者对于自己的冒险活动是满意的"satisfaction".sadness"难过",sacrifice"牺牲",decurity"安全".所以答案选D.
31.C 主旨大意题.本文主要写了作者生病之后,改变生活态度适应疾病的身体,依然坚持与病魔作斗争快乐生活的故事.所以答案选C.
点评 这类文章一般描述的是某一件具体事情的发生发展或结局,有人物、时间、地点和事件.命题往往从故事的情节、人物或事件的之间的关系、作者的态度及意图、故事前因和后果的推测等方面着手,考查学生对细节的辨认能力以及推理判断能力.在阅读时要抓住文章的主题和细节,分析文章结构,根据上下文内在联系,挖掘文章的深层含义,对于暗含在文章中的人物的行为动机,事件中的因果关系及作者未言明的倾向、意图、态度、观点等要进行合乎逻辑的判断、推理、分析,进一步增强理解能力,抓住材料实质性的东西.