登录
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】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需结合原文细节、主旨及语境推理作答。第1题是细节理解题，需定位原文中眼动追踪电脑对Wicks的作用；第2题是主旨大意题，需概括Wicks书籍的核心内容；第3题是细节理解题，需找到Wicks对写作的感受相关表述；第4题是推理判断题，需匹配Wicks故事体现的谚语含义。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据第一段最后一句“This computer tracks his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him...”可知，眼动追踪电脑能让Wicks进行交流，对应选项D。
2. 主旨大意题：根据第二段内容，Wicks的书记录了他从患病到重建生活、对抗困难的经历，核心是与挑战抗争，对应选项D。
3. 细节理解题：根据第三段“the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world”可知，写作能让他展现内心感受，对应选项B。
4. 推理判断题：Wicks瘫痪后通过眼动电脑完成写作，实现目标，体现“有志者事竟成”的含义，对应选项C。
【答案】
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本题为人物故事类阅读理解，侧重考查学生定位细节、把握主旨及推理判断的能力，需学生仔细梳理原文对应信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为英语阅读理解题，需结合原文细节、主旨及语境推理作答。第1题是细节理解题，需定位原文中眼动追踪电脑对Wicks的作用；第2题是主旨大意题，需概括Wicks书籍的核心内容；第3题是细节理解题，需找到Wicks对写作的感受相关表述；第4题是推理判断题，需匹配Wicks故事体现的谚语含义。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据第一段最后一句“This computer tracks his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him...”可知，眼动追踪电脑能让Wicks进行交流，对应选项D。
2. 主旨大意题：根据第二段内容，Wicks的书记录了他从患病到重建生活、对抗困难的经历，核心是与挑战抗争，对应选项D。
3. 细节理解题：根据第三段“the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world”可知，写作能让他展现内心感受，对应选项B。
4. 推理判断题：Wicks瘫痪后通过眼动电脑完成写作，实现目标，体现“有志者事竟成”的含义，对应选项C。
【答案】
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本题为人物故事类阅读理解，侧重考查学生定位细节、把握主旨及推理判断的能力，需学生仔细梳理原文对应信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
