1、高三英语培优外刊阅读班级：_学号：_姓名：_外刊精选亚特兰大枪击案遗孤：在悲伤中活下去3月16日，美国佐治亚州亚特兰大地区发生3起枪击事件，多人遇害，其中包括韩裔女性贤贞。暴行夺走的，不仅是受害者的生命，也是遗属们的正常生活。今天的文章中，作者用克制而隐忍的笔法向我们叙述了枪击案后一双遗孤独自摸索世界的日子。失去母亲的年轻人如何面对自己的伤痛？兄弟二人如何度过这段艰难的时间？She Died Working for Us: Sons of Atlanta Victim Struggle to Move ForwardBy Juliana KimIt was already 1 p.m. whe
2、n Randy Park tumbled out of bed one miserable March day. It had been another long night of TV and video games to distract himself from the emptiness swirling through the townhouse where his mother had once cooked meals between her shifts at a spa. He padded down the hallway, past her vacant bedroom,
3、 and nudged his younger brother, Eric, awake.It was past time to face another day on their own.In the immediate aftermath of the deadly shootings in the Atlanta area, the faces of Randy and Eric Park, now 22 and 21, seemed to be everywhere. They were overwhelmed by financial donations, care packages
4、, reporters at their door, and so many calls that Erics cellphone froze.But in the months since, on the cusp of adulthood, the Park brothers have been largely left to navigate the world by themselves.Sorrow takes many shapes after a mass shooting. And they include Randy and Eric Park, whose anguish
5、is compounded by the knowledge that their single mother was killed doing a job she disliked, part of her life that they knew little about and that kept her away from home for many hours.“She died working for us,” Randy said. “Its just unfair. She already didnt have much of a life to begin with.”The
6、brothers were not close growing up, but their grief has drawn them to each other. One April evening, Randy invited Eric to join him and some friends at Assa Tech Karaoke, a rare night out for singing and conversation. On opposite sides of the room, they kept their eyes glued to the lyrics on the scr
7、een, avoiding eye contact. They sang in sync in Korean until the very end. “Bogoshipda” “I miss you.”Among the most difficult parts of Hyun Jung Grants absence for the Park brothers is the long list of future trips and milestones they had hoped to spend together.That reality sank in on Erics 21st bi
8、rthday, which would have also been his mothers 52nd. For years, they had planned to share a drink when Eric was of age.And so, on the morning of May 4, Randy and Eric tried their best to recreate the celebration their mother had in store. They purchased fruit cake from a nearby Korean bakery and sea
9、rched the city for a bottle of Chamisul soju, a Korean distilled spirit, before driving to her grave.It had been storming for days, but as the brothers walked across the field, the rain scattered and only clouds remained.They spilled the liquor around their mothers grave as an offering and ate their
10、 cake from paper plates.They stayed, in silence, for half an hour, unsure what to say to each other. “Are you hungry?” Randy asked. Eric nodded yes, and they left.【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.tumble tmbl vi. _2.emptiness emptins n. _3.shift ft n. _4.pad pd vi. _；n. _5.aftermath ftm ftm n. _6.navigate n
11、vet v. _7.anguish w n. _8.glue lu vt._；n_【词块学习】请从文章中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。1.为了.而死_2放下当前的痛苦，继续生活下去_3.过了.的时间_4.太多了承受不起、应对不来_5.处于.的边缘_6.需要独自做._7.呈现出各种各样的形态_8.加剧，被加重_9.某件事情被完全理解或感受到 _10成年的_11.提前储备好某物_拓展练习阅读理解The Coolest Tiny Home GetawaysThe tiny home trend is the newest way to enjoy some home atmosphere during
12、 a trip. If you are looking for the coolest tiny home getaways, start by looking at these few:Relaxing Private Roundhouse (South Hills, Eugene, Oregon)This tiny home is made of cedar and glass, providing the coziest of cabin feels. Its got all the essentials youd need, like a queen-sized bed, a rock
13、ing chair to let you enjoy one of your favourite books and WiFi, in case you plan on connecting with the rest of the world on your stay away from home. This tiny house holds up to 3 guests and will cost you a little over $150 a night.Unique Modern Tiny House (Candler Park, Atlanta, Georgia)Enjoy the
14、 best of both worlds in this Atlanta two-bedroom, one-bath stylish mini-home. Youll be locked into a fully private pad that is also situated close to the citys hot spot restaurants and Ponce City Market. For $120 a night, you and 3 others can surely enjoy the modern luxury in a home half the size of
15、 what you are used to.Seattle Tiny House (Des Moines, Seattle, Washington)Near the Sea-Tac airport and major freeways, the “Seattle Tiny House” is a modern farmhouse with a full-sized kitchen and bathroom. At roughly $100 a day, with the option of having a late check-in and late check-out at your co
16、nvenience, you can plan your perfect getaway for 5. If you ever dreamed of living on a farm, this is a great way to get the experience without breaking the bank or committing to moving altogether.Tiny House in the Clouds (Balboa Park, San Diego, California)Close to Balboa Park, with sparkling clean
17、upstairs unit, it is very well designed and comfortable with thoughtful homey details. The place was well kept and has an incredible view of downtown and the Coronado bridge. For $92 a night and holding up to 2 guests, it is perfect for couples.5.What can you do in the Relaxing Private Roundhouse?A.
18、Receive queen-like services.B.Have a perfect view of the downtown.C.Enjoy dinner in the popular restaurants.D.Read books in a comfortable chair.6.Where can a couple and their twins have farm experience?A.Relaxing Private Roundhouse.B.Unique Modern Tiny House.C.Seattle Tiny House.D.Tiny House in the
19、Clouds.7.What do the four tiny homes have in common?A.Having basic living essentials.B.Being close to the park.C.Having modern luxury.D.Having flexible schedule for checking in and out.外刊精选答案【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.tumble tmbl vi. 突然跌落2.emptiness emptins n. 空旷；空虚感3.shift ft n. 轮班4.pad pd vi. 轻手轻脚地
20、走；n. 垫子；动物脚底的肉垫5.aftermath ftm ftm n. 后果6.navigate nvet v. 找到正确方法（应对困难复杂的情况）；航行7.anguish w n. 极度痛苦8.glue lu vt. 粘贴，粘合；n. 胶水【词块学习】请从文章中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。1.die doing sth.为了.而死2.move forward放下当前的痛苦，继续生活下去3.It was past time to.过了.的时间4.be overwhelmed by sth.太多了承受不起、应对不来5.on the cusp of sth.处于.的边缘6.be left to
21、 do sth.需要独自做.7.take many shapes呈现出各种各样的形态8.be compounded by被加剧，被加重9.sink in某件事情被完全理解或感受到 10.of age成年的11.have sth. in store提前储备好某物【全文翻译】 “她为了养活我们而死”：亚特兰大枪击案遗孤，艰难地继续着自己的生活三月，令人痛苦的一天。兰迪朴从床上跌了下来。时间已经是下午一点，他又熬过了一个长夜：整个晚上，他都在看电视、打电子游戏，试图让自己不去注意盘旋在整幢房子里的空虚。之前，他母亲在水疗中心换班的间隙，会回到这儿做饭。兰迪快步穿过门厅，经过母亲空荡荡的卧室，轻轻地把
22、弟弟埃里克摇醒。他们不得不独自面对的又一天，开始了。今年，兰迪朴22岁，埃里克朴21岁。亚特兰大致命枪击案之后，二人的面孔很快便无处不在。他们收到大量的捐款和爱心包裹，上门采访的记者络绎不绝，因为打来的电话太多，埃里克的手机都死机了。这一切都让兄弟俩不知所措。但在这之后的几个月里，刚刚成年的朴氏兄弟就只能靠自己去摸索这个世界了。大规模枪击案之后，悲伤会呈现出很多不同的形态。对于兰迪朴和埃里克朴而言，这份痛苦尤其强烈，因为他们知道，自己的单身母亲惨遭杀害时，还做着一份自己不喜欢的工作。对于她的这部分生活，他们知之甚少。而她之所以没空待在家里，也是这份工作的缘故。 兰迪说：“她是为了养活我们而死的
23、。这太不公平了。她本来就没有多少自己的生活。”在成长过程中，兄弟二人并不亲近。但丧母之痛缩短了他们之间的距离。四月的一个晚上，兰迪和一些朋友去阿萨科技卡拉OK，他邀请了埃里克一起。难得有这么一晚，能出去唱唱歌、聊聊天。他们俩坐在包厢的两端，眼睛盯着屏幕上的歌词，避免与彼此眼神接触。他们用韩语合唱，一直唱到最后一首：“Bogoshipda”，意思是“我好想你”。一家人曾经有很多计划，要一起去旅行、一起去经历重要的人生事件。而贤贞格兰特的离世，让它们成了最令朴氏兄弟难熬的事。他们意识到这一点，是在埃里克21岁生日那天。这本来也会是母亲的52岁生日。他们原本要在埃里克成年的这天一起喝一杯。这个计划说了好多年。于是，在5月4日早上，兰迪和埃里克拼尽了全力，想要重现母亲一直筹备的庆祝活动。他们在附近的一家韩国面包房买了水果蛋糕，还跑遍全城、买了一瓶真露烧酒（一种韩式蒸馏烈酒），才开车前往母亲的墓地。那些天原本是接连暴雨，但当兄弟俩穿过墓地时，雨滴渐稀，然后就只剩下了云。他们把用作祭品的酒撒在母亲的坟墓周围，然后就着纸盘吃了蛋糕。两人在墓旁沉默地待了半小时，不知该对彼此说点什么。“你饿吗？”兰迪问。埃里克点了点头，两人便离开了。拓展练习阅读理解参考答案5.D 6.C 7.A
