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(2021年广东省调研考试)
Every year, countless individuals are impacted by cancer.Our goal is to walk away from cancer as we give strength to those fighting this life-threatening disease.Walk Cancer Away invites everyone to participate in our annual family friendly walk event and join together to share the strong will power found inside each of us with those around us.With each step we take, with each story shared, and with each donation made we are one step closer to finding a cure.To date, we have raised over $ 700,000 for Dr.Nancy Kemeny’s Colorectal(结肠直肠的) Research Fund at Memorial Slogan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)，together with thousands of people supporting this cause over the last 12 years we are committed to.
Walk Cancer Away began as a walk in honor of James N．Rentas.Deeply influenced by his loss due to colorectal cancer, the Rentas family came together 12 years ago to help others who are suffering the disease.Dr.Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Slogan Kettering Cancer Center, who was the doctor treating James N, Rentas, mirrors that same goal.Her efforts and that of her team at MSKCC are focused on researching to overcome the disease and find a cure.
Together, they have made great achievements over the years and have provided years of life for those who face adversity.
In many cases, their continued efforts have led to full remission of the cancer in patients.With the deepest gratitude we are thankful to all those who support and participate in the event each year, because without you this would not be possible.
Although Walk Cancer Away started just 12 years ago, we are forever honored to be able to join in this event that so many of us find so close to our hearts.We ask you, your family, and your friends to join in this year’s Walk Cancer Away Event.
( )1.What does Walk Cancer Away intend to do?
A．To contact those suffering from cancer.
B．To share experiences from cancer victims.
C．To give money to cancer patients’ family.
D．To find a way to defeat cancer at length.
( )2.What do we know about James N．Rentas according to Paragraph 2?
A．He died of cancer.
B．He donated his fortune.
C．He did research on cancer.
D．He founded Walk Away Cancer.
( )3.Dr.Nancy and her team at MSKCC have provided years of life for those facing _________________________________________________.
A．an unfavorable situation from nature
B．a serious disease hard to cure
C．a loss of a family member
D．an unpleasant treatment
( )4.Why does the author make this speech?
A．To introduce the history of an event.
B．To raise money for cancer research.
C．To call on people to join in the activity.
D．To express thanks to all the participants.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一项名为Walk Cancer Away的活动，想要找到帮助战胜癌症的方法。
1．D 推理判断题。根据第一段中“With each step we take, with each story shared, and with each donation made we are one step closer to finding a cure.” 可知，每走一步，每分享一个故事，每捐款一次，我们就离找到治疗方法更近一步。由此可知，Walk Cancer Away想要找到最终战胜癌症的方法。故选D项。
2．A 细节理解题。根据第二段可知Walk Cancer Away始于纪念James N．Rentas而举行的步行活动。在因结直肠癌而失去他的影响下，12年前，Rentas一家走到一起，帮助那些遭受疾病折磨的人们。由此可知，James N．Rentas死于癌症。故选A项。
3．B 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Dr.Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Slogan Kettering Cancer Center…are focused on researching to overcome the disease and find a cure.”以及第三段可知，Nancy 博士和她在MSKCC的团队为那些面临难以治愈的严重疾病的人提供了数年的生命。故选B项。
4．C 目的意图题。根据最后一段中的“We ask you, your family, and your friends to join in this year’s Walk Cancer Away Event.”可知，作者做这个演讲是为了号召人们参加这项活动。故选C项。
