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【題目】 A 74-year-old man is pounding(沉重地走)the pavement in the hope of finding a kidney for his sick wife. Wayne Winters began walking along the streets near his home in Farr West, Utah early this month with a sandwich board containing an unusual request. “Need Kidney for Wife, "the sign reads. Winters' phone number and his wife Deanne's blood type are also included.

Deanne has severe kidney failure and is in need of a transplant. Desperate to do something to help his sick wife, Winters walks along the streets armed with a new suitnew shoes, and his sign with a piea(懇請(qǐng))for a kidney. Though he doesn' t walk fast. Winters' unusual method of tracking down a kidney for Deanne has attracted plenty of attention. In addition to the motorists and passers-by who have seen Winters out walking miles a day, his request for a kidney has now hit the In ternet and attracted the attention of millions more people.

Winters said he was inspired to pound the pavement on behalf of his wife after seeing a story online about another man who did the same thing and got national attention. Rush hour is his favorite time to walk up and down the streets because drivers are slowed down.

Though he hasn't had any success yet, Winters remains confident he will find a kidney for

Deanne, and says he won’t rest until he makes it. Winters has stated even after a match for Deanne is found, he will continue to raise awareness about kidney donation because it is now his Mlife mission". In fact, the back of his current sign includes a message aimed at helping others in need. It read," 1,000 kidneys are needed in Utah and Idaho. "

The National Kidney Foundation reports the average wait for an individual s first kidney transplant is over three and a half years, and can vary depending on health, compatibility（兼 容性）and availability of organs. The organization also notes over 3,000 new patients are added to the kidney waiting list each month, and 13 people die each day while waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant.

【1】Why is the old man walking along the streets?

A.To help his sick wife.B.To do some exercise.

C.To look for something he has lost.D.To appreciate the sights of the city.

【2】What encouraged Winters to think of walking along the streets?

A.Others' advice.B.A moving movie.

C.A story online.D.His devotion to his wife.

【3】According to Para . 4, how can we describe Winters?

A.Optimistic and kind.B.Patient and generous.

C.Passive and stubborn.D.Positive and successful.

【4】What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.A kidney transplant is a life-saving operation.

B.Getting a suitable kidney for a patient is not easy.

C.New patients that are added to the kidney waiting list.

D.The success of a kidney transplant depends on several factors.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】

這是一篇記敘文。一個(gè)叫溫特斯的老人在大街上散步，為生病的妻子尋找腎源，并且他還打算為別人尋找腎源。

【1】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第一句“A 74-year-old man is pounding the pavement in the hope of finding a kidney for his sick wife”可知，那個(gè)老人在街上顛簸是為了幫助他生病的妻子尋找腎源。故選A項(xiàng)。

【2】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第一句“Winters said he was inspired to pound the pavement on behalf of his wife after seeing a story online about another man who did the same thing and got national attention”可知，其他人的建議鼓勵(lì)溫特斯考慮沿著街道散步。故選C項(xiàng)。

【3】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段中的關(guān)鍵詞“confident”可知，他是一個(gè)很樂觀的人，下文提到他還打算為別人尋找腎源，又可推知他是非常善良的。故選A項(xiàng)。

【4】主旨大意題。 根據(jù)最后一段中提到換腎一般需要等待的時(shí)間，條件以及需要換腎的人越來越多。故選B項(xiàng)。