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(2021·杭州模拟)
Katie always knew she wanted to be a performer. She was crazy about musicals and Disney movies from an early age and would often watch them singing along with her mom, Karen. When Katie was nine years old, her happy childhood took a turn when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Then they made a decision. Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen. So in November 1997, the family packed up and headed to Disney World.
They spent their days in the parks, seeing the sights, greeting characters, and watching Karen’s face light up with joy. They all shared the joy of experiencing the park for the first time with Karen. Katie says she’ll never forget the moment that changed her life on that trip. After a long day, the Whetsells decided to see one of Disney World’s nightly light shows. While watching, a Disney cast member performing in the parade came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen’s shoulder. This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney.
Sadly, Katie’s mom Karen lost her battle with cancer on June 2, 2003. Katie went on to pursue her dream.
After Katie received her degree in musical theatre, Katie struggled for years, trying to make it as an actor. Her hard work and passion finally paid off when she was hired to work on Disney Cruise Lines in 2009 and later as a performer in Disney on Classic.
Since then, Katie has had many opportunities to play with some of her favorite Disney characters, but Katie’s favorite friend is Dory in Finding Nemo at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Several times a week, Katie can be found voicing lovable, forgetful Dory. She says that Dory has taught her the value of living in the present moment and to “just keep swimming”.
【文章大意】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了从小对音乐剧和迪士尼电影着迷的Katie, 后来因为母亲重病一家人去迪士尼度过了梦想的假期, 这使Katie有了为迪士尼工作的新梦想。
1. Why did the family decide to visit Disney World?
A. To spend Katie’s dream vacation.
B. To help Katie be a performer.
C. To make Karen’s dream come true.
D. To enjoy the last family trip.
【解析】选C。 细节理解题。根据第一段“When Katie was nine years old, her happy childhood took a turn when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Then they made a decision. Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen. So in November 1997, the family packed up and headed to Disney World. ”当Katie九岁时, 她快乐的童年发生了变化, 因为她的母亲诊断出了癌症, 他们做了一个决定, 迪士尼乐园一直是Karen的梦想假期, 所以在1997年11月, 这家人收拾行装去了迪士尼。由此可知这家人决定去迪士尼是为了实现Karen的梦想。
2. What really urges Katie to work for Disney?
A. Karen was diagnosed with cancer.
B. The family shared the joy together in the park.
C. They saw a Disney World’s nightly light show.
D. A Disney performer had some interaction with Karen.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段“While watching, a Disney cast member performing in the parade came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen’s shoulder. This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney. ” 在观看过程中, 一名在游行队伍中表演的迪士尼演员走到她妈妈跟前, 把她的手放在Karen的肩上。就是在这一天, Katie决定要为迪士尼工作。可知, Katie想为迪士尼工作的原因是一个迪士尼演员和母亲的互动。
3. Why was Katie fond of Dory in Finding Nemo?
A. Because Dory taught her some life lessons.
B. Because Katie enjoyed voicing lovable Dory.
C. Because Dory played with a Disney character.
D. Because Katie had opportunities to swim with Dory.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段“She says that Dory has taught her the value of living in the present moment and to ’just keep swimming’. ” 她说Dory教会了她活在当下的价值, “只要继续游泳就好”。可知这里Katie喜欢Dory的原因是Dory教会了她一些人生道理。
4. Which of the following can best describe Katie?
A. Humorous and honest.
B. Hardworking and determined.
C. Optimistic and serious.
D. Outgoing and patient.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“After Katie received her degree in musical theatre, Katie struggled for years, trying to make it as an actor. ” 在Katie获得她的音乐戏剧学位后, Katie奋斗了多年, 试图成为一名演员, 可知Katie是一个努力并且有决心的人。
【知识拓展】词汇积累
1. take a turn 情况有所变化
take a turn for the better/worse
情况有所好转/恶化
2. be diagnosed with. . . 被诊断为……(疾病)
3. have interaction with sb.
与……互动, 交流
4. pay off 得到回报
5. rest her hand on Karen’s shoulder
把她的手放在Karen肩上
