16.Weaving hammocks(吊床) is an art that takes a sharp eye,a skilled hand and lots of patience.But in Lenwood Haddock's case,being blind works to his advantage.His trained,sensitive hands can perfectly handle every step of the complicated process.Since beginning his craft in 1986,Lenwood has woven about 145,000 perfect hammocks.
Now 61,Lenwood lost his sight in 1973,at age 18,during a hunting accident."My whole working career has been blind,"he says.He first found a job as a woodworker,but when that organization closed,the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind connected him with Hatteras Hammocks.
On his first day of work,"I did a total of one hammock,"Lenwood recalls,laughing."And then I came home and laid on the sofa and went to sleep.I lift weights,but I wasn't as tough as I thought until I started weaving.It takes a lot of energy,and you're standing up all day."
In time,however,Lenwood got into a good working rhythm and found he had a gift for the job.At first he worked on-site at the company,but after a year Lenwood moved his operation to the home workshop where he'd worked for 10 years during his woodworking days.
Since Lenwood began with Hatteras Hammocks 30 years ago,the company has acquired other brands and changed its name to The Hammock Source.Today,it is the world's largest maker and seller of hammocks,all built by hand.
24.How old was Lenwood Haddock when he began weaving hammocks?C
A.18 years old.B.26 years old.C.31 years old.D.61 years old.
25.How did Lenwood Haddock feel after he has finished his first hammock?B
A.Disappointed.B.Exhausted.C.Energetic.D.Bored.
26.Which of the following is needed in weaving hammocks?D
A.Poor eyesight.B.Sensitive mind.C.Untrained craft.D.Full patience.
27.What is the best title of the passage?B
A.The Success of the Hammock Source Company
B.The Blind Craftsman Who Makes Perfect Hammocks
C.How to Weave Perfect Hammocks by Hand
D.How to Become a Successful Craftsman.
分析 本文是一篇人物故事類閱讀,屬于記敘文,主要講述了因故雙目失明的美國人Lenwood,開始從事做吊床的工作,并自強自立的勵志故事.
解答 24.C.推理判斷題.根據Since beginning his craft in 1986,Lenwood has woven about 145,000 perfect hammocks.以及Lenwood lost his sight in 1973,at age 18可知,1986年時Lenwood是31歲.故選C.
25.B.細節(jié)理解題.根據And then I came home and laid on the sofa and went to sleep.I lift weights,but I wasn't as tough as I thought until I started weaving.It takes a lot of energy,and you're standing up all day可知,他回到家就睡了,說明他很疲憊.故選B.
26.D.推理判斷題.根據It takes a lot of energy,and you're standing up all day可知,這需要很多精力,你需要一整天都站著.故這項工作需要充滿耐心.故選D.
27.B.主旨大意題.通讀全文,根據文章內容可知,本文主要講述了因故雙目失明的美國人Lenwood做吊床,自強自立的勵志故事.故選B.
點評 本文是一篇人物故事類閱讀,題目涉及多道細節(jié)理解題,推理判斷題,主旨大意題.做題時學生應仔細閱讀原文,把握文章主要內容,聯(lián)系文章上下文內容并結合所給選項含義,從中選出正確答案,一定要做到有理有據,切忌胡亂猜測.