第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
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Chen Yurong, 55, an average woman in Wuhan, Hubei province, who was diagnosed with a fatty liver (肝), walked 10 kilometers a day for seven months, despite wind an rain, so she could donate part of a healthy liver to her son. After wearing out four pairs of shoes and losing eight kilograms, her fatty liver condition disappeared. One doctor called it a “miracle” (奇迹).
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Hear 31 – year – old son, Ye Haibin suffered from severe Wilson’s disease, a rare disorder that causes body to keep copper. Doctors said only a liver transplant could lengthen his life. Despite her age and the knowledge that about one in 1,000 liver donators die after the transplant, Chen said she did not hesitate to donate part of her liver.
“In order to give my young granddaughter a complete family, I’dlike to do everything to save my son, including doing exercise and
eating less”, Chen said.
The transplant was performed on November 3,2009. The surgery
lasted more than 14 hours and saved her son from life threatening
liver disease. State – owned CCTV broadcast the transplant live and
she has been widely praised in China.
However, the 55 – year – old mother said she never expected
such attention, which did bring her hope and help from many others
– even stingers. Despite giving up part of her liver, Chen, like before,
gets up at 6 am to help her son wash and take his medicine. Moved
by Chen Yurong’s love for her son and her determination and effort, the hospital paid the entire medical bill, which would have added up to 600,000 yuan (US$ 85,715).
The great mother, Chen Yurong was honored as the most touching figure in China for 2009.
36.What can we learn about Chen Yurong according to the passage?
A.She together with her son lives a poor life.
B.She herself is in good health all the time.
C.She is willing to do everything for her son.
D.She wants to win other’s attention and praise.
37.Which of the following can best describe Chen Yurong’s behavior?
A.generous B.aggressive C.reasonable D.awesome
38.Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage?
A.Chen Yurong took exercise and ate less to keep slim.
B.Many people and organizations have helped the family.
C.Liver donators might lose their lives after the transplant.
D.Chen Yurong and her son have been through the hardest time.
39.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.A lucky son B.A successful operation C.A miracle D.A great Mother