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In 1883, an engineer named John Roebling thought of an idea to build a great bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, all other bridge experts thought this was an impossible thing. Roebling thought about the bridge all the time and he knew in his heart that it could be done. Finally he managed to make his son Washington, a promising(有前途的) engineer believe that the bridge could be built.
The project started well, but only a few months later an accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was badly hurt and couldn't walk or talk or even move any more.
"We told them so." "Crazy men and their crazy dreams." "It's foolish to build such a bridge."
Everyone laughed at them and felt that the project should be stopped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. However, Washington still had a strong wish to complete the bridge.
He tried to encourage his workers, but they wanted to give up. As he lay on his bed in hospital room, he was able to see the sky. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. ▲ All he could do was to move one finger and he decided to use his finger.
He touched his wife's arm with that finger, talking to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same way of tapping(轻拍) her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was going on again.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the grand Brooklyn Bridge stands wonderfully as a praise to the success of one man's determination(决心).
()12. Why did John Roebling want to build a great bridge?
A. Because he wanted to show he was a great engineer.
B. Because all other bridge experts thought it was impossible.
C. Because he wanted to make Washington learn more from him.
D. Because the bridge could connect New York with the Long Island.
()13. How did Washington Roebling communicate with the engineers after the accident?
A. By writing letters to them.
B. By tapping on his wife's arm.
C. By talking to them on the phone.
D. By speaking to them face to face.
()14. Which of the following sentences can be put in "▲" in Paragraph 5?
A. Suddenly an idea hit him.
B. But he felt too tired to think anymore.
C. Finally he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
D. Then he decided to stop the project forever.
()15. Which of the following can best describe Washington Roebling?
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Where there is a will, there is a way.
The project started well, but only a few months later an accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was badly hurt and couldn't walk or talk or even move any more.
"We told them so." "Crazy men and their crazy dreams." "It's foolish to build such a bridge."
Everyone laughed at them and felt that the project should be stopped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. However, Washington still had a strong wish to complete the bridge.
He tried to encourage his workers, but they wanted to give up. As he lay on his bed in hospital room, he was able to see the sky. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. ▲ All he could do was to move one finger and he decided to use his finger.
He touched his wife's arm with that finger, talking to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same way of tapping(轻拍) her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was going on again.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the grand Brooklyn Bridge stands wonderfully as a praise to the success of one man's determination(决心).
()12. Why did John Roebling want to build a great bridge?
A. Because he wanted to show he was a great engineer.
B. Because all other bridge experts thought it was impossible.
C. Because he wanted to make Washington learn more from him.
D. Because the bridge could connect New York with the Long Island.
()13. How did Washington Roebling communicate with the engineers after the accident?
A. By writing letters to them.
B. By tapping on his wife's arm.
C. By talking to them on the phone.
D. By speaking to them face to face.
()14. Which of the following sentences can be put in "▲" in Paragraph 5?
A. Suddenly an idea hit him.
B. But he felt too tired to think anymore.
C. Finally he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
D. Then he decided to stop the project forever.
()15. Which of the following can best describe Washington Roebling?
A. Many hands make light work.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Where there is a will, there is a way.
答案
12.D 13.B 14.A 15.D
解析
【分析】
做英语阅读理解选择题时，需先定位原文对应信息，再结合语境分析选项，逐一排除错误答案，选出符合原文的正确选项。
【解析】
12题：定位原文第一段“In 1883, an engineer named John Roebling thought of an idea to build a great bridge connecting New York with the Long Island.”，可知John建桥的目的是连接纽约与长岛，对应选项D；A选项“展示自己是伟大工程师”、C选项“让儿子学更多”原文未提及，B选项是其他专家的看法而非建桥原因，故排除A、B、C，选D。
13题：定位原文第六段“For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm”，可知Washington通过轻拍妻子手臂传达指令，对应选项B；A写信、C电话、D面对面交流均不符合原文，故排除A、C、D，选B。
14题：空格前提到Washington不想放弃项目，后一句说他只能动一根手指并决定用手指，说明空格处应是他想到解决办法，选项A“突然一个主意击中他”符合语境；B“太累不想思考”、C“闭眼睡觉”、D“决定停止项目”均与上下文逻辑不符，故排除B、C、D，选A。
15题：Washington受伤残疾后，坚持13年用手指轻拍妻子手臂传达指令，最终完成大桥，体现了坚定的决心，对应“Where there is a will, there is a way（有志者事竟成）”，选项D；A“众人拾柴火焰高”、B“失败是成功之母”、C“行动胜于言语”均不符合主旨，故排除A、B、C，选D。
【答案】
12.D 13.B 14.A 15.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文通过讲述Washington Roebling克服残疾完成布鲁克林大桥的励志故事，考查学生的细节定位、语境推理和主旨归纳能力，需学生准确抓取原文关键信息，结合语境分析选项。
【难度系数】
0.5
做英语阅读理解选择题时，需先定位原文对应信息，再结合语境分析选项，逐一排除错误答案，选出符合原文的正确选项。
【解析】
12题：定位原文第一段“In 1883, an engineer named John Roebling thought of an idea to build a great bridge connecting New York with the Long Island.”，可知John建桥的目的是连接纽约与长岛，对应选项D；A选项“展示自己是伟大工程师”、C选项“让儿子学更多”原文未提及，B选项是其他专家的看法而非建桥原因，故排除A、B、C，选D。
13题：定位原文第六段“For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm”，可知Washington通过轻拍妻子手臂传达指令，对应选项B；A写信、C电话、D面对面交流均不符合原文，故排除A、C、D，选B。
14题：空格前提到Washington不想放弃项目，后一句说他只能动一根手指并决定用手指，说明空格处应是他想到解决办法，选项A“突然一个主意击中他”符合语境；B“太累不想思考”、C“闭眼睡觉”、D“决定停止项目”均与上下文逻辑不符，故排除B、C、D，选A。
15题：Washington受伤残疾后，坚持13年用手指轻拍妻子手臂传达指令，最终完成大桥，体现了坚定的决心，对应“Where there is a will, there is a way（有志者事竟成）”，选项D；A“众人拾柴火焰高”、B“失败是成功之母”、C“行动胜于言语”均不符合主旨，故排除A、B、C，选D。
【答案】
12.D 13.B 14.A 15.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文通过讲述Washington Roebling克服残疾完成布鲁克林大桥的励志故事，考查学生的细节定位、语境推理和主旨归纳能力，需学生准确抓取原文关键信息，结合语境分析选项。
【难度系数】
0.5
