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课件网) 阅读理解A Jesse Barber, a documentary photographer and lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, brings a deeply personal camera to cover the destruction of Hurricane Helene. As a graduate of Appalachian State University in Documentary and Appalachian Studies, Barber focuses on capturing(拍摄)rural life in his beloved mountains. However, Helene presented an unexpected challenge. (第一段) cover 4. What prepared Barber to cover Hurricane Helene A. His studies in big cities. B. His local life experience. C. Special disaster training. D. Work with national media. 覆盖;行走…路程; 支付开支;报道 “The photos of destruction are endless, and are going to continue to be endless,” he said. Barber drove over 1,000 miles in the region over three days last week, to Brevard and beyond, finding the shots, talking with rescue workers and residents. But as a local, Barber brought a different focus than many journalists and photographers covering the storm’s destruction and the beginnings of recovery. “I started to feel the outsider in me becomes the insider,” he says. (第二段) 现在分词做伴随状语 现在分词做后置定语=定语从句主动的省略 5. What does the underlined word “copious” in paragraph 3 mean A. Limited. B. Enormous. C. Advanced. D. Further. His copious knowledge of the conditions in the area proved crucial. When an editor suggested staying in an Asheville hotel, Barber knew it was impossible. Leaving his own flooding basement, he found no gas or food, realizing the situation was far worse than editors understood. At a Marion gas station, he photographed a man whose house was half-destroyed, a pure introduction to the degree of personal loss. (第三段) 现在分词做状语 现在分词做结果状语 whose引导的定语从句 6. What makes Barber’s photos different from others A. Centering on destruction. B. Ignoring people’s suffering. C. Focusing on people’s spirits. D. Avoiding geological change. Barber’s approach prioritized connection over quick disaster shots. “I’m trying to experience and listen,” he says, valuing the sense of place and people. While documenting shocking geological changes, he also sought resilience(韧性)and hope among the disaster. He met tired and hungry residents maintaining positive attitudes, like a Bat Cave-born volunteer firefighter in Chimney Rock who insisted, “We’ll be all right… Things will be a little different but we’ll still be here.”(第四段) As national attention shifts, Barber will remain focused on Appalachia. His rapid response during Helene “confirmed my investment in staying rooted in place,” he says, ensuring his choice to live in Morganton over larger art centres. “I do feel like my work and my instruction are worthwhile. I just want to do my people good.” (第五段) 7. What does Barber’s story show A. Social responsibilities matter. B. Disaster shots define impact. C. Big cities offer better growth. D. Teamwork is crucial in media. 阅读理解B Electri ... ...
