Ⅰ.阅读理解
The phrase “live, love and laugh” was one my cousin Roger lived by every day of his life.Even in his sickness, he found the positive sides in what some would see as a negative situation.He enjoyed life.He loved to laugh and most importantly, he lived life to the fullest.He loved to travel, learning new things about different people and their culture.
Roger was born and raised in Alabama, and he then moved to Buffalo, New York where he lived for many years until he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, his final resting place.
Whether his travels were long visits or short visits, in large cities or small towns, his favorite souvenir was Tshirts.Everywhere he went he would buy a Tshirt to remind himself of his travel.Every Tshirt he owned had a story behind it that he would share with others.
As long as he was laughing, living and traveling, he was happy.He loved everybody he came in contact with and everybody loved him.The old saying “He never met a stranger.” definitely applied to Roger and his life.
His last few years of life were in hospital at least 10—15 days a month, sometimes more.Two weeks before he passed away, I spoke with him on the phone, and even then he managed to tell jokes about life.
I know he left this world happily; he refused to allow anything or anyone to hold him down, even his severe illnesses.He is definitely a model when it comes to not allowing any situation to keep you from moving forward in life.
I will forever miss his smile and his love for life.My cousin Roger knew the true meaning of the phrase “live，love and laugh”．
人究竟应该如何生活？本文作者通过表哥Roger的人生信条“live，love and laugh”告诉我们要积极地面对生活。
1．The author believes that Roger ________.
A．was a foolish man B．was rich in spirit
C．had a healthy body D．pretended to be happy
答案：B
解析：推理判断题。由第一段可知，Roger无论什么时候都热爱生活，积极面对生活。故B项符合题意。
2．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to “________”．
A．a Tshirt B．a story
C．a stranger D．a place
答案：A
解析：代词指代题。根据第三段最后一句话可知，Roger拥有的每一件T恤衫背后都有一个他愿意和他人分享的故事。由此可知，it指代的是a Tshirt。
3．We can learn from the text that Roger ________.
A．had few good friends
B．was afraid of his illness
C．seldom contacted the author
D．was loved by everyone who knew him
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第二句话可知，Roger爱着身边的每一个人，大家也都很爱他。
4．What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A．To feel pity for Roger.
B．To encourage readers to help others.
C．To encourage readers to be positive all the time.
D．To show that health is the most important thing.
答案：C
解析：意图推断题。本文主要讲述了Roger无论何时都热爱生活，积极乐观地面对生活的故事。由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励读者积极面对生活。
