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Ⅳ. 阅读理解
Michael Jordan is known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But few people know how hard his childhood was when he was a skinny, short boy who dreamed of playing basketball well. Every Saturday, young Michael went to the park to play basketball with his elder brothers. He loved the game deeply, yet he was always the shortest player on the court. Taller boys easily stole his passes and blocked his shots. He often lost the games and felt deeply frustrated. One day, after another painful loss, Michael asked his mother sadly, “How can I grow taller so I can play better?”
His mother wanted to cheer him up. She told him a special way: “Put a little salt in your shoes every night and say a prayer. Be patient, and you will grow taller soon.” Michael believed his mum. He followed the rule carefully for months. He wore the shoes every day and practiced basketball again and again, even though he did not grow taller quickly. One evening, Michael felt upset and confused. He still looked the same height. His father talked to him gently, “Son, true strength is not about how tall you are. It is about determination, hard work, patience, and trying your best every day. Those are the real keys to being a great player.”
Michael understood the lesson. He kept training hard, practised his moves repeatedly, and built up his skills and confidence. Gradually, he grew taller and became a skilled player. Later, he became a world-famous basketball superstar, winning six NBA championships and many awards. The salt in his shoes was not magic. It was hope, love from his family, and his own continuous effort. Michael learned that dreams do not come true by magic—they come true with patience, persistence and hard work.
1. Why did young Michael feel frustrated when playing basketball?
A. He had no good basketball shoes.
B. He was too short and lost games often.
C. His brothers didn't want to play with him.
D. He hated practicing basketball every day.
2. What advice did Michael's mother give him?
A. Drink plenty of milk to grow taller.
B. Sleep early and exercise every morning.
C. Put salt in his shoes and be patient.
D. Give up basketball and choose another sport.
3. What did Michael's father teach him?
A. Height decides whether a player is good or not.
B. Magic salt can help people become taller.
C. Hard work and determination are true strength.
D. It is impossible for short boys to be basketball stars.
4. Which word has the closest meaning to the underlined word “persistence” in the last paragraph?
A. giving up
B. keeping on trying
C. good luck
D. natural talent
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The magic power of salt in shoes.
B. How Michael Jordan grew very tall quickly.
C. Family love and continuous effort help achieve dreams.
D. How to become an NBA basketball champion.
Michael Jordan is known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But few people know how hard his childhood was when he was a skinny, short boy who dreamed of playing basketball well. Every Saturday, young Michael went to the park to play basketball with his elder brothers. He loved the game deeply, yet he was always the shortest player on the court. Taller boys easily stole his passes and blocked his shots. He often lost the games and felt deeply frustrated. One day, after another painful loss, Michael asked his mother sadly, “How can I grow taller so I can play better?”
His mother wanted to cheer him up. She told him a special way: “Put a little salt in your shoes every night and say a prayer. Be patient, and you will grow taller soon.” Michael believed his mum. He followed the rule carefully for months. He wore the shoes every day and practiced basketball again and again, even though he did not grow taller quickly. One evening, Michael felt upset and confused. He still looked the same height. His father talked to him gently, “Son, true strength is not about how tall you are. It is about determination, hard work, patience, and trying your best every day. Those are the real keys to being a great player.”
Michael understood the lesson. He kept training hard, practised his moves repeatedly, and built up his skills and confidence. Gradually, he grew taller and became a skilled player. Later, he became a world-famous basketball superstar, winning six NBA championships and many awards. The salt in his shoes was not magic. It was hope, love from his family, and his own continuous effort. Michael learned that dreams do not come true by magic—they come true with patience, persistence and hard work.
1. Why did young Michael feel frustrated when playing basketball?
A. He had no good basketball shoes.
B. He was too short and lost games often.
C. His brothers didn't want to play with him.
D. He hated practicing basketball every day.
2. What advice did Michael's mother give him?
A. Drink plenty of milk to grow taller.
B. Sleep early and exercise every morning.
C. Put salt in his shoes and be patient.
D. Give up basketball and choose another sport.
3. What did Michael's father teach him?
A. Height decides whether a player is good or not.
B. Magic salt can help people become taller.
C. Hard work and determination are true strength.
D. It is impossible for short boys to be basketball stars.
4. Which word has the closest meaning to the underlined word “persistence” in the last paragraph?
A. giving up
B. keeping on trying
C. good luck
D. natural talent
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The magic power of salt in shoes.
B. How Michael Jordan grew very tall quickly.
C. Family love and continuous effort help achieve dreams.
D. How to become an NBA basketball champion.
答案
1－5 BCCBC
解析
【分析】首先通读全文，把握文章主旨（迈克尔·乔丹的成长故事，围绕梦想与努力展开）；针对每道题，提取题干关键词回到原文定位对应段落，对比原文信息与选项，排除无依据或与原文相悖的错误选项，选出正确答案。
【解析】1. 题干问小乔丹沮丧的原因，定位第一段：“he was always the shortest player on the court... He often lost the games and felt deeply frustrated”，对应选项B；A、C、D原文未提及，排除。2. 题干问妈妈的建议，定位第二段：“Put a little salt in your shoes every night... Be patient”，对应选项C；A、B、D原文无依据，排除。3. 题干问爸爸教的内容，定位第二段：“true strength is not about how tall you are. It is about determination, hard work...”，对应选项C；A与原文相反，B是错误说法，D原文未提，排除。4. 题干问“persistence”的近义词，最后一段提到梦想靠耐心、persistence、努力，结合语境可知persistence意为“坚持”，对应选项B；A是放弃，C是好运，D是天赋，均不符。5. 题干问主旨，文章最后点明“dreams come true with patience, persistence and hard work”，且体现家庭的支持，对应选项C；A是错误表述，B片面，D太宽泛，排除。
【答案】1－5 BCCBC
【知识点】阅读理解（细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题）
【点评】本文通过迈克尔·乔丹的成长经历，考察学生对不同阅读题型的解题能力，引导学生理解梦想实现的核心要素，兼具知识性与教育意义。
【难度系数】0.7
【解析】1. 题干问小乔丹沮丧的原因，定位第一段：“he was always the shortest player on the court... He often lost the games and felt deeply frustrated”，对应选项B；A、C、D原文未提及，排除。2. 题干问妈妈的建议，定位第二段：“Put a little salt in your shoes every night... Be patient”，对应选项C；A、B、D原文无依据，排除。3. 题干问爸爸教的内容，定位第二段：“true strength is not about how tall you are. It is about determination, hard work...”，对应选项C；A与原文相反，B是错误说法，D原文未提，排除。4. 题干问“persistence”的近义词，最后一段提到梦想靠耐心、persistence、努力，结合语境可知persistence意为“坚持”，对应选项B；A是放弃，C是好运，D是天赋，均不符。5. 题干问主旨，文章最后点明“dreams come true with patience, persistence and hard work”，且体现家庭的支持，对应选项C；A是错误表述，B片面，D太宽泛，排除。
【答案】1－5 BCCBC
【知识点】阅读理解（细节理解题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题）
【点评】本文通过迈克尔·乔丹的成长经历，考察学生对不同阅读题型的解题能力，引导学生理解梦想实现的核心要素，兼具知识性与教育意义。
【难度系数】0.7
