1、专题限时训练(二十八)故事型阅读理解 (限时：25分钟) (一) Once many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide. In closing she called me a
2、hero. That got me thinking about what a hero is. Was I a hero because I pulled a family out from a burning car? If so, how could I be a hero just because I wrote a story that saved someones life? Today I decided to look up the word “hero” in the dictionary to see exactly what it meant. It read “a pe
3、rson who does something brave”. As I read on, it also said “a person who is good and noble ” That statement impressed me more than the part about being brave. So I thought about something very important. Say I was walking into the local WalMart Store and I happened to open, and hold the door for som
4、eone as a courtesy. As they passed me by, I said, “How are you today？” Most of the time that would be no big deal, but this time lets say it was for someone who was deeply depressed and near the end of the rope. That may have very well been the only kindness or courtesy shown to them in a very long
5、time. Having been near “the end of my rope”， after my marriage of twenty years ended, I was in such a condition. I was within hours trying to get enough courage to end the pain and misery. When I returned home, someone had sent me a card in the mail which told me how much they would appreciate me as
6、 a friend. That wonderful card probably saved my life. That person, without even knowing it, saved a life and became a hero. Gee, who would have ever thought that anyone can become a hero, and possibly save a life just by being kind and courteous to others? The best part of all is that becoming a he
7、ro is free to all who wish to wear such an honor.1Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. Why Should You Be A Hero? BWhat Exactly Is A Hero? CI Am A Hero DEveryone Is A Hero2. From the first paragraph we know that _. A. the woman was just the one from the family I pulled
8、out Bone of my stories prevented the womans son from ending his life Cthe woman couldnt help crying because I had saved her life Dthe writer was called a hero who had saved a family from an accident3. The underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 4 means the behavior that is _. A. polite and respectfu
9、l Bbrave and fearless Csmart and considerate Dcute and kind4. After the writer got divorced, _. Ahe devoted all his life to helping the poor Bhe led a very happy life Che led an extremely unhappy and uncomfortable life Dhe found much pleasure in supporting the homeless5. According to this passage, w
10、hich of the following can be considered as the behavior of a hero? A. Holding a door open for someone. BSending someone a wonderful card. CKeeping writing stories for children. DBeing kind to someone who has a hard time.(二)Galaxy saw a man and a woman who communicated with the sign language at the t
11、rain station when she was on the way home one evening.She noticed that the woman asked the man for the direction.He told her that he did not know.Galaxy decided to help them.She had learned the sign language when she served as a volunteer in the deaf and mute (聋哑) school.Then she showed the woman th
12、e direction and left her email address to them in case they needed her help later.She received an email from that man the next day.Kazrim was his name.Galaxy replied his mail sincerely.They both started chatting online soon after and began seeing each other.Although they only communicated with the s
13、ign language, it never bothered her. Galaxy was fond of him gradually.Obviously, Kazrim was the same too.He presented Galaxy with a bunch of sunflowers and asked her sincerely，“Are you willing to be my girlfriend？”Galaxy was pleasantly surprised.She requested him to give her some time to persuade he
14、r parents.As she had expected, her parents were very angry after they had learned of their love story.Galaxy explained, “Kazrim is an excellent and a very optimistic person.He has a very positive attitude towards life and work.He cares for others always.He is 100% better than the normal.Moreover, th
15、e mute is still a human.He should possess a perfect and wonderful love.”Her parents asked to see him, then.The very worried Galaxy took Kazrim home a few days later.When they were on the train, Kazrim told her, “Im going to tell your parents that Ill be looking after you well with all my life！” Gala
16、xy was deeply moved.As soon as they had entered the house, Galaxy introduced him to her parents.She said, “This is Kazrim.” Just right after her speech, an unbelievable thing happened.Kazrim threw the gift away and held her in his arms tightly. He said, “YOU CAN TALK？” It was the same question that
17、Galaxy wanted to ask, too. The four people were shocked all of a sudden.As a matter of fact, Kazrim always believed that Galaxy was a mute and he still fell in love with her deeply.1How did Galaxy and Kazrim get to know each other?AThey met each other by chance.BThey were introduced to each other.CT
18、hey once studied at the same university.DThey both served in a special needs school.2How did Galaxy probably communicate with Kazrim before she took him home?AWriting words on paper.BUsing the sign language.CJudging from his expression.DSpeaking her native language.3What did Galaxy expect her parent
19、s to do?ATo have a talk with Kazrim.BTo prepare for her marriage.CTo treat Kazrim as a normal man.DTo accept Kazrim as her boyfriend.4What can we learn about the two young people from the passage?AThey fell in love at the first sight.BThey cheated each other to win love. CThey mistook each other for
20、 being mutes.DThey ignored the anger of Galaxys parents.(三)Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families.With a social worker mother, the Sutton children had inherited her commitment to service, and knew never to take
21、 their good fortune at Christmas for granted.This year, Kinzie, her sevenyearold daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22yearold mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12monthold son by herself.The phone rang on Sunday.A representative from a local o
22、rganization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through.No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.Ann saw the cheer vanish from her childrens faces at the news.Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom.She returned, her face set with determination.Opening up her pigg
23、y bank, she put all the coins onto the table: $ 3.30.Everything she had.Mom, she told Ann, “I know its not much.But maybe this will buy a present for the baby.” At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughters story.To her surprise, the staff members began to open thei
24、r purses and empty their pockets to help Kinzie.By days end, the story of Kinzies gift had spread beyond Anns office.She received a call from an unknown donor.If a sevenyearold could give everything she had, he said, he should at least match her gift 100 to 1.He contributed $ 300.On Christmas Eve, A
25、nn drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashleys lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one.Ashley was very moved.Reflecting on a little girls generosity, Ashley says shell one day be able to do something similar for someone else
26、 in need.“Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away，” Ashley says.“Shes the type of kid Id like my son to grow up to be.”1According to the text, Ann Sutton _.Ais making lots of moneyBis ready to help othersCis only caring about herselfDis a hardworking mother2Which of the f
27、ollowing is NOT true according to the text?AAshley lived a hard life with her little son.BThe Sutton children took Ann as an example to follow.CThe coworkers of Ann helped Kinzie to realize her wish.DAnn Sutton tried to ask for help for her own children.3What can we learn about Kinzie? AShe was afra
28、id that Santa Claus would visit the Ashleys.BShe should get some presents from her mother at Christmas.CShe devoted all her coins to buying a present for the baby.DShe was cheerful when hearing the aid had fallen through.4Which of the following can be inferred from the text?AIt rained heavily on Christmas Eve.BAnn handed gifts to Ashley one by one.CAshley hoped she would help someone else in need. DA good deed can influence many peoples behavior.5What would be the best title for the text?AA Young Girls GiftBA Mothers LoveCA Story of a Young GirlDAn Unknown Donor