四、阅读理解
Life has a way of shaping us. Life can make us question our purpose. These are thoughts that I have had in my head for many years. Poetry(诗) prepares me for my purpose.
My purpose of my life is poetry. In my journey towards purpose, writing poetry is my safety net. I started writing at the age of 5. By 13, I had written quite a lot of poems. Poetry was my escape(解脱) from bullying by some of my classmates. They bullied me because I was different from others. Teachers helped me, but this bullying still left me with low self-esteem. Poetry was my way to be seen, be heard and be known. For each important moment in my life, I write poetry. In hard times, I write poetry. I connect with poetry on a deep level. It releases(释放) me from pain.
However, writing poetry can't support me. So I turned to teaching instead. While living in China, my job is an English teacher. I help teach two classes. The two Chinese teachers I work with give me help on how to teach the students English properly. The teachers decide what I need to do in the classroom.
With challenging situations like this, I go on writing poetry. I write down my feelings. I reflect. I accept a new me happily. I learn to think positively. My relationship with poetry grows over time. Poetry stays in the depths of my soul(灵魂). My hard work is not in vain.
There is nothing stopping you. The only person standing in your way is you. You are powerful with a strong will. Keep going. Keep believing. Go for it! Your purpose is waiting for you!
()1. In Paragraph 2, the writer says writing poetry is her safety net. What does she mean?
A. Writing poetry helped release her from pain.
B. Writing poetry gave her a feeling of success.
C. Writing poetry made her different from others.
D. Writing poetry was a way for her to make friends.
()2. Which of the following can replace the underlined words "in vain" in Paragraph 4?
A. Meaningful.
B. In need.
C. Successful.
D. Of no use.
()3. What lesson can we probably learn from the writer's experience?
A. Work hard to become a poet.
B. Be brave and say no to bullying.
C. Difficulty is the mother of happiness.
D. A strong will helps us reach our purpose.

1.A 2.D 3.D

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，包含细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意三类题型。解题思路为：1. 针对第1题，定位题干关键词“safety net”到第二段，结合上下文作者提到诗歌是从欺凌中解脱、释放痛苦的内容，判断其含义；2. 针对第2题，结合第四段语境及短语“in vain”的常见含义，匹配对应选项；3. 针对第3题，定位最后一段主旨句，提炼核心观点匹配选项。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：定位第二段，作者提到“Poetry was my way to be seen... It releases me from pain.”，说明诗歌帮助她释放痛苦，对应“safety net”（安全保障，此处指精神依托）的含义，故选A。
2. 词义猜测题：“in vain”意为“徒劳，白费”，结合第四段语境“我的努力不是白费的”，对应选项D“Of no use”（无用，白费），故选D。
3. 主旨大意题：最后一段点明“唯一阻碍你的是你自己，坚强意志让你有力量，坚持就能实现目标”，对应选项D“坚强意志帮助我们实现目标”，故选D。
【答案】
1.A 2.D 3.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意）
【点评】
本文通过作者的亲身经历，讲述诗歌对其人生的意义，考查学生对文章细节、短语含义及主旨的把握，题型基础，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6