Unit 1 B卷 能力提升 一、阅读理解 1. I'd just finished some shopping, and was getting ready to leave the supermarket's parking lot, when I heard music coming from the area of the shopping carts(购物车). I knew it was someone I knew, well—the beggar, I couldn't really call him. He never begged. It was more like he was open to accepting presents. He never had a sign out, never spoke and never looked at you to beg. He would just sit quietly on the side of the entrance, out of the way, have a little box outside, and thank everyone very politely who gave him something. He didn't look like the many people I knew in my town who lived on the streets. His clothes always looked quite clean. I often wondered how he'd gotten to live on the streets. And he was playing his guitar, just like the last time I'd seen him in summer. He hadn't noticed me then, being so deep into his music. I started to talk to him. He told me that he had been an epileptic(癫痫患者) as a child and as a young man now, and he couldn't even get the job the social services try to offer people like him—everybody seemed afraid of the duty, even though he'd had no seizure (发作) for the past 13 years. I started feeling sorry for him, but then he said, "I've made my peace with that. I'm happy I got an apartment," He said he'd gotten so much help, and he wanted to try to give back, starting with the music. I was so happy that he remembered his love for music, and shared his music with the people passing by. I was glad he found an apartment, and had the inner strength not to let himself down, and as he said, "found my faith again". 1.In the author's opinion, what made the man different from other homeless men A. He only wanted gifts. B. He could write music. C. He always begged near a shop. D. He always wore clean clothes. 2. Why was the young man unable to find a job A. Because he was too weak to work. B. Because he considered music to be his job. C. Because others misunderstood his illness. D. Because bosses were short of responsibility. 3. What was the young man's attitude towards his present situation A.Doubtful. B. Grateful. C.Unconcerned. D.Disappointed. 2. People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You've made friends since childhood, but you still don't know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend. Always honest Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories. _____ There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give advice. He/She may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend made time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend ... ...
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