A
Apart from speeches,in my point of view,we can use our eyes to express ourselves.And through one’s eyes,we can read sorrow,happiness,encouragement,and many other emotions.Eyes are always the most direct organs to reveal our thoughts.
Until now I still remember an experience,which happened when I took part in a singing contest at the age of nine.It was the power of my mother’s eyes that encouraged me to go for it.I had shown great interest in singing before that,but I was too shy to sing in public.So one day my mother took me to sign up for the singing contest.With my mother’s company and encouragement,I was determined to meet that challenge.Standing on the stage,I suddenly found I had become the focus of all attention.I got so nervous that I couldn’t even keep my eyes open.When it was my turn to be introduced to the audience and sing,I became even more nervous.I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed to have left me—I couldn’t remember anything.Searching for help,I met my mother’s eyes,which were sparkling with encouragement and strong power.It seemed that they were speaking to me,“Take it easy.You can do it!I’ll always be with you!” I read the message in her eyes and at that moment I got my confidence back and began to sing my song.When I came down from the stage,she came up to me,saying,“Great!I’m proud of you!” and gave me a big hug.At that moment, I saw her eyes filled with tears of joy.Sometimes, you see, just a look of encouragement from a loved one can make a shy person brave.
21What’s the author’s purpose of telling us about her unforgettable experience?
A.To prove that we can express ourselves through our eyes.
B.To explain that our eyes are an important part of our body.
C.To share her unforgettable experience with us.
D.To tell us how she became brave.
答案:A
解析:主旨大意题。作者通过讲述在一次比赛中妈妈用眼神对自己的鼓励,说明眼睛也是人们表达情感的一种途径。文章第一段提出作者对眼睛的看法,然后第二段通过描述自己的亲身经历来证明自己的观点。
22According to the passage we know that .
A.the author wasn’t interested in the singing contest at all
B.the author was nervous because she couldn’t see her mother
C.the author didn’t do well in the singing contest
D.the author got confidence from her mother’s eyes
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。从第二段倒数第四句可知,是妈妈的眼神鼓励了作者,使她找回了自信,完成了比赛,故D项正确。由第二段第三句排除A项;作者紧张是因为她很害羞,排除B项;比赛结束后,妈妈为她在舞台上的表现而拥抱她,可以看出作者在舞台上的表现应该还算不错,排除C项。
23What does the underlined word “reveal” in the first paragraph mean?
A.Give away. B.Give up.
C.Give in. D.Give out.
答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。从第一段可以看出,从人的眼睛里,我们可以看出一个人的情感和想法等,因此reveal的意思与giveaway“泄露”最为接近。
24What’s the best title for the passage?
A.How to Express Ourselves
B.Encouraging Eyes
C.A Singing Contest
D.Confidence and Success
答案:B
解析:主旨大意题。文章开头点出作者对眼睛的观点,然后通过事例说明这一观点,最后一句又点明观点,首尾呼应,主题明确,因此B项最贴切。
