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I have three kids and a great husband and I'm enjoying a career that I find challenging and fun.This feels like “Success” to the outside world.But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be.
So I booked a trip to find out.I travelled, for the first time, without my husband or kids.I went to Iceland with a friend, who shares an appreciation for wilderness and silence.
For six days, we were immersed in wild, raw scenery and real weather — all kinds of weather.Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.
I found silence in Iceland, and time to consider the me outside of career and the me outside of kids as I shared stories with strangers.
When I stopped talking and just listened, I became more generous.I learned that choosing to be generous can create more space, more food and more warmth.
But I didn't really gain any better appreciation of what I want from life or my job.I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.
I came home to noise, rush and love; with no less confusion on who I want to be.I know the answer isn't waiting out there on the top of a mountain in Iceland.The answer is in front of me with every step on my own life's path, and in every choice I make.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者为了寻找真正的自我，踏上了冰岛之旅。回来之后，她意识到答案不在遥远的冰岛，而在平平淡淡的日常生活和工作中。
1．Why did the author take a trip to Iceland?
A．To gain a new experience.
B．To enjoy family happiness.
C．To better understand herself.
D．To appreciate natural beauty.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be.和第二段中的So I booked a trip to find out.可知，作者心里一直有疑问，那就是“我是真正的自己吗？”，所以作者预订了旅行去寻找答案。由此可知，作者去冰岛旅行的目的是寻找真正的自我。C项(为了更好的了解自己)符合以上说法。
2．Which word can best describe the author's trip?
A．Puzzling. B．Thrilling.
C．Relaxing. D．Demanding.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.可知，作者在冰岛旅行时冒雨爬山，饮食简单，并且体验到了种种不适。由此可以推测，作者的旅行是艰苦的。D项(费力的，苛求的)符合以上推测。
3．What change happened to the author after the trip?
A．She became more positive.
B．She became more energetic.
C．She became even lonelier.
D．She became more anxious.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的with no less confusion on who I want to be和The answer is in front of me with every step on my own life's path, and in every choice I make.可知，作者不再困惑，知道真正自我的答案就在日常生活中，就在她所作出的每个选择中，故推测作者旅行回来后变乐观了。A项(她变得更加乐观了)符合以上推测。
4．What will the author do in the future?
A．Withdraw back to nature.
B．Face reality bravely.
C．Travel to Iceland more often.
D．Pay less attention to her feelings.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.可知，作者怀疑驱使她去冰岛的焦虑正在让她失去选择感恩和快乐的能力，也让她看不到在家庭和事业中的挑战。故推测作者以后不会逃避生活，并且能够勇敢面对生活中的困惑。B项(勇敢地面对现实)符合以上推测。
