Question

My life, as it really is, is always filled with sadness and little joy. However, no matter what happens, I can always face it bravely.

In July, last year, I couldn’t believe the news that I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown. Then I rushed to my home and told my parents. But my father didn’t seem as excited as I was. They didn’t say a word. My father just kept smoking and my mother put her head down and couldn’t help crying.

What I saw didn’t make me surprise. I knew very well what my family was like. My mum had been in bed for two years because of her disease. I knew my family lived a hard life and couldn’t afford my tuition fee (学费). I felt so upset at that moment, but I could say nothing to my parents.

I decided to help my father with his work to support my family instead of continuing my schooling.

To my surprise, things completely changed just three days before the beginning of the new term. My head teacher who had taught me three years came to my family with some money, which had been raised by my schoolmates. He encouraged me, “Always have dreams.”

At the same time，my father also earned some extra money so that he could afford part of my tuition fee.

I knew I was such a lucky dog and decided to study harder in return. With tears in my eyes, I stepped into the key high school that I had dreamed of.

I have been studying hard since I entered the high school. Whenever I meet difficulties, I always think of my teacher and schoolmates, and I can always get enough courage to go on, because I have a college dream and must work hard for it no matter how hard the life is. I believe what the saying “where there is will, there is a way.” tells us.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。

1.From the first paragraph we know that the writer was__________.

A. a boy who was shy

B. a boy who was always sad

C. a boy who had much pleasure

D. a boy who often helped others

2.When the writer was allowed to enter the only key school in his hometown,__________.

A. his mother didn’t say a word but to cry

B. he decided to study hard from then on

C. his father just put his head down without saying anything

D. all his family were very excited

3.Who helped the writer step into the key high school? _____________

A. His teacher.

B. His teacher and his classmates.

C. His parents.

D. His teacher, schoolmates and father.

4.Which is not the reason why he has been studying hard at school? ____________

A. His teacher and schoolmates’ help.

B. His college dream.

C. His dream of making more money.

D. His courage from a saying.

5.What’s the meaning of “Where there is a will, there is a way.” in Chinese? ___________

A. 车到山前必有路。 B. 有志者事竟成。

C. 有志不在年高。 D. 条条道路通罗马。

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.A

3.D

4.C

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了作者听到考入高中的消息，很兴奋。但是，面对家中的经济困难，无法担负起高中的费用时，作者打算放弃学业，参加工作。初中的老师和同学为作者筹集了资金，父亲也挣来了钱，让作者进入高中上学，在以后遇到困难的时候，作者都会勇敢地面对。

1.

2.

3.挣到了额外的钱，故选D

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5.

考点：故事类短文阅读。