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Recently,as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his school team, I was feeling sorry for myself and for him. His team was facing adversity(逆境)on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment―it was the opponent’s home gym filled with their supporters,and Nathan’s team was trailing(落后)for three quarters of the game. As for me,I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day.
During my drive home,I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time―I am confident in my experience and abilities. This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son.
The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing. I saw the determination on his,as well as his teammates’ faces as they fought back to not only tie the game,but then go ahead by three points. Then,a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again. With a tie game and seconds on the clock,Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence,he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul(犯规).
As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points,I saw the focus and determination on his face,there was no room for self doubt. Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill,it was as if he had done it a thousand times.
As I sat there,my heart bursting with pride,it dawned on me. I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity,and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He will play in the finals,but it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses,at this moment,we both won.
【语篇概述】本文讲述了作者在观看儿子篮球比赛的过程中,看到儿子的球队在比赛临近尾声并处于劣势的情况下,依然满怀信心、坚持不懈,最后获得了胜利,这番情景让刚刚失业正处于沮丧不自信中的作者消除了自我怀疑,重新燃起了生活的斗志。
1. What did the author estimate his son’s team would be like at first?
A. The team would lose at home court.
B. The team would finally win.
C. The team would win the championship.
D. The team would lose at visiting court.
【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据文章第一段中His team was facing adversity on the court and. . . it was the opponent’s home gym. . . and Nathan’s team was trailing for three quarters of the game. 可知儿子的球队在客场而且三节比赛中都落后,由此可推断出作者认为儿子的球队会客场失败,故选D。
2. Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A. Self-doubting and pessimistic.
B. Self-confident and optimistic.
C. Hard-working and intelligent.
D. Easy-going and warm-hearted.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据文章第二段,During my drive home,I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time―I am confident in my experience and abilities. 可推断出作者很有自信而且乐观,故选B。
3. What does the underlined phrase “tune out” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Avoid. B. Focus.
C. Create D. Receive.
【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据文章第四段,I saw the focus and determination on his face,there was no room for self doubt. 以及all the distractions使人分心的事物可推断出tune out表示: 避免,故选A。
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball.
B. It Matters Whether to Win or Lose.
C. A Lesson in Life and Basketball.
D. Father And Son in Life.
【解析】选C。主旨要义题。文章讲述了作者在观看儿子篮球比赛过程中,看到儿子所在的球队在比赛临近尾声并处于劣势的情况下,依然满怀信心、坚持不懈,最后获得了胜利。这番情景让刚刚失业的作者坚定了自信。因此C项: 生活和篮球中的一节课,是最佳题目。
