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四、阅读理解
Howard Wicks, whose stories are rapidly spreading and getting much attention, once faced a big change in his life following a serious stroke (中风) in 2011. This stroke left him almost completely paralyzed (瘫痪的). He could only think and perceive (感知) the world around him, unable to move his body. Surprisingly, Wicks has found a way to get through these difficulties through the use of an eyegaze computer. This computer tracks (追踪) his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him and follow his love for writing.
Over 18 months, using his eyes, he wrote 50,000 words, creating a story that shows his life experiences. The first chapter introduces his early life before the stroke, showing what his life used to be like. The story then follows his changes from his days in hospital to rebuilding his life in a difficult condition. It was a tough yet important period for him. This book is designed to be the first of a trilogy (三部曲). He decided to record his life from the age of 16 up to now.
Wicks says the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world. “I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts in which I expressed myself and shared how I faced what happened to me.” And he hopes his book will allow more people to learn about and support those in the same situation.
Wicks' journey truly inspires plenty of people. His ability to turn hardship into a chance for creativity and communication shows his strong will. Through his writing, Wicks offers a powerful message of hope and courage. He also shares the importance of finding ways to connect and share our stories, no matter what challenges we face.
“From the moment I gained the ability to type, writing a book has always been my goal. I believe finishing it matters for my happiness and growth,” Wicks explained.
(
A. Help with his treatment.
B. Make him see more clearly.
C. Offer him ideas for writing.
D. Allow him to communicate.
(
A. His happy early life.
B. His deep thoughts about writing.
C. His hopes for the future.
D. His fight against challenges.
(
A. It is a test of his will.
B. It lets him show his feelings.
C. It helps him make a living.
D. It allows him to forget about his past.
(
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Failure is the mother of success.
Howard Wicks, whose stories are rapidly spreading and getting much attention, once faced a big change in his life following a serious stroke (中风) in 2011. This stroke left him almost completely paralyzed (瘫痪的). He could only think and perceive (感知) the world around him, unable to move his body. Surprisingly, Wicks has found a way to get through these difficulties through the use of an eyegaze computer. This computer tracks (追踪) his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him and follow his love for writing.
Over 18 months, using his eyes, he wrote 50,000 words, creating a story that shows his life experiences. The first chapter introduces his early life before the stroke, showing what his life used to be like. The story then follows his changes from his days in hospital to rebuilding his life in a difficult condition. It was a tough yet important period for him. This book is designed to be the first of a trilogy (三部曲). He decided to record his life from the age of 16 up to now.
Wicks says the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world. “I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts in which I expressed myself and shared how I faced what happened to me.” And he hopes his book will allow more people to learn about and support those in the same situation.
Wicks' journey truly inspires plenty of people. His ability to turn hardship into a chance for creativity and communication shows his strong will. Through his writing, Wicks offers a powerful message of hope and courage. He also shares the importance of finding ways to connect and share our stories, no matter what challenges we face.
“From the moment I gained the ability to type, writing a book has always been my goal. I believe finishing it matters for my happiness and growth,” Wicks explained.
(
D
) 1. What does the eyegaze computer do for Wicks?A. Help with his treatment.
B. Make him see more clearly.
C. Offer him ideas for writing.
D. Allow him to communicate.
(
D
) 2. What is mainly described in Wicks' book?A. His happy early life.
B. His deep thoughts about writing.
C. His hopes for the future.
D. His fight against challenges.
(
B
) 3. How does Wicks feel about writing?A. It is a test of his will.
B. It lets him show his feelings.
C. It helps him make a living.
D. It allows him to forget about his past.
(
C
) 4. Which proverb (俚语) can show Wicks' story?A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Failure is the mother of success.
答案
1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C
解析
【分析】
做此类英语阅读理解题，需先通读原文把握主旨，再针对每个题目，通过题干关键词定位原文对应内容，逐一对比选项与原文信息，排除错误选项后确定答案。具体步骤：1. 读题时圈出题干关键词；2. 回原文查找关键词所在段落，定位解题依据；3. 分析选项，选出与原文匹配的正确答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：题干关键词为“eyegaze computer”，定位原文第一段最后一句“This computer tracks his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him...”，可知该电脑帮助Wicks交流，对应选项D。
2. 主旨大意题：题干问书的主要内容，原文第二段提到书记录了Wicks从中风前到住院、重建生活的全过程，是他对抗挑战的经历，对应选项D。
3. 细节理解题：题干关键词为“feel about writing”，定位原文第三段Wicks的话“the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world”，可知写作让他表达内心感受，对应选项B。
4. 推理判断题：Wicks瘫痪后借助眼球电脑完成写作，体现了“有志者事竟成”的道理，对应选项C。
【答案】
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解基础题型，考查学生定位原文信息、理解主旨和推理判断的能力，需准确抓取题干关键词并对应原文内容，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
做此类英语阅读理解题，需先通读原文把握主旨，再针对每个题目，通过题干关键词定位原文对应内容，逐一对比选项与原文信息，排除错误选项后确定答案。具体步骤：1. 读题时圈出题干关键词；2. 回原文查找关键词所在段落，定位解题依据；3. 分析选项，选出与原文匹配的正确答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：题干关键词为“eyegaze computer”，定位原文第一段最后一句“This computer tracks his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him...”，可知该电脑帮助Wicks交流，对应选项D。
2. 主旨大意题：题干问书的主要内容，原文第二段提到书记录了Wicks从中风前到住院、重建生活的全过程，是他对抗挑战的经历，对应选项D。
3. 细节理解题：题干关键词为“feel about writing”，定位原文第三段Wicks的话“the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world”，可知写作让他表达内心感受，对应选项B。
4. 推理判断题：Wicks瘫痪后借助眼球电脑完成写作，体现了“有志者事竟成”的道理，对应选项C。
【答案】
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解基础题型，考查学生定位原文信息、理解主旨和推理判断的能力，需准确抓取题干关键词并对应原文内容，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
