14.Living an adventurous lifeNearly 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 (多發(fā)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 an xiety 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 th ey 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 本文屬于說明文閱讀,作者通過這篇文章主要向我們描述了作者在身患重病的時候沒有自怨自艾堅(jiān)持自己的生活.
解答 28.D.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第二段If I could not delight in them,they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity可知作者在她生病以后并沒有沉浸在憤怒和自憐當(dāng)中;故選D.
29.B.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第三段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可知作者欽佩第3段中提到的人因?yàn)樗麄兪莻ゴ蟮拿半U家;故選B.
30.D.推理判斷題.根據(jù)最后一段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可知作者以一種滿意的態(tài)度結(jié)束了文章;故選D.
31.C.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章And yet I'm unwilling to give up the adventurous life; the difficulty of it,even the pain,the an xiety and fear,and the sudden brief lift of spirit that makes a hard journey more attractive可知書名中的"冒險生活"對作者意味著她適應(yīng)疾病的情況;故選C.
點(diǎn)評 考察學(xué)生的細(xì)節(jié)理解和推理判斷能力,做細(xì)節(jié)理解題時一定要找到文章中的原句,和題干進(jìn)行比較,再做出正確的選擇.在做推理判斷題不要以個人的主觀想象代替文章的事實(shí),要根據(jù)文章事實(shí)進(jìn)行合乎邏輯的推理判斷.