Question

 Liz Murray was born in the Bronx,New York. Her parents died when she was just 15. What do you think you might do if you were homeless at the age of 15? Liz did not give up. She knew that education was the key to her future success.

Liz finally went to a school in Greenwich Village called the Humanities Preparatory School. She started high school much later than most students,but she never gave up.   She had a wonderful teacher,and the teacher helped her work hard and achieve excellent grades. With her help,Liz finished her high school in 2 years. Her grades were so good that she won a New York Times Reward. Soon after that,Liz went into Harvard University.

  Today,Liz is an excellent and successful speaker. She often gives speeches about her experiences. She has also written a hook. But most importantly,she understands the problems that homeless people face. She knows that people become homeless for many reasons. So she always helps the homeless people.

  Homelessness is harder on children than anyone else. And not every person can he like Liz Murray,but she hopes that her example will encourage others to help the homeless people. She says ， " No matter how many things are thrown in front of you,there is always a way to get past them so long as you know well the power that you have.”

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

(   ) 1. What made Liz Murray succeed?

A. Her speeches.

B. Her experience.

C. The education.

D. The age.

(   ) 2. How old was Liz when she left high school?

A. 15. B.16.

C.17. D. 18.

(   ) 3. Why  does  Liz  often  give speeches today?

A. To make money.

B. To encourage the homeless people.

C. To learn something from homeless people.

D. To     teach  homeless  people some skills.

(   ) 4. What do you think of Liz now?

A. She is a kind and successful woman.

B. She is a successful speaker.

C. She is an excellent and successful woman.

D. She is a kind speaker.

(   ) 5. What's the best title of the passage?

A. Helping Others is Helping Yourself

B. Believe in Yourself and Never Give up

C. A Way to Get Past Difficulty

D. Homeless People Need Help

Answer 1

1. C由第一段最后一句可知，教育让她取得了成功，故选C。

2. C  由第二段第四句可知，Liz是在17岁完成高中的。

3. B 由第三段内容可知，她做演讲是用她自身的经历来鼓励那些无家可归的人们要坚强。

4. A  由第三段第一句和第四段Liz为那些无家可归的人所做的事情，可推断她是一位事业成功且善良的女性。

5. B本文主要通过Liz的事例告诉我们，面对困难要相信自己，永不放弃，最终会取得成功。