Question

When my son was first diagnosed with Autism (自闭症), it was a very hard time for us. However, in some ways it was a relief, because we finally had a name for what was going on in our lives, but it also meant years more of uncertainty, and we didn’t know what the future held.

When I shared the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised and happy to receive so much immediate love and support from them. They were focused on what we needed, as opposed to how it would affect my ability to make it to work.

One co-worker, Jackie, in particular, was amazing to my family and me. She called me into her office a few days later, and gave me a “ worry stone”. It gives you something to focus on when you’re worried, rubbing your thumb around on this stone. It was a lovely gesture.

She then extended a permanent offer to drive us to any appointments or tests we needed. Considering the fact that we lived 90 minutes from where most treatment took place, this was a tremendous offer. She made it very clear to me that this offer included last minute trips or emergencies. Anytime we needed to go anywhere, she was willing to be our transportation. She said that we needed to be able to focus on our son instead of having to divide our attention between the road and him.

We never did need to take her up on her wonderful offer, but knowing it was there and that she was so willing to help made it feel like we were much less alone.

1.What does “a relief” refer to in the first paragraph ?

A. My son’s recovery from the disease.

B. The help from my co-workers.

C. Knowing what my boy’s problem is.

D. The sign of a better future.

2.Why did the co-worker offer to drive for us?

A. She is a more experienced driver.

B. We live far away from the hospital.

C. She lives very close to our house.

D. She wishes to reduce our worries.

3.What does the writer think of the offer by Jackie?

A. It’s a great comfort.

B. It’s a last-minute offer.

C. It’s not necessary.

D. It’s a difficult decision for her.

4.What might be the best title for the text?

A. Years of Uncertainty

B. The Most Generous Woman

C. In Time of Need

D. A Story of Sacrifice

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】人物故事类阅读。本文作者讲述了自己儿子被确诊患有自闭症后，经历了一个非常艰难的时间里。在这段最需要帮助的时候，自己周围的人尤其是同事对自己给予及时的帮助。

1.C

词义猜测题。根据第一段第一句“When my son was first diagnosed with Autism (自闭症), it was a very hard time for us. However, in some ways it was a relief, because we finally had a name for what was going on in our lives…” 上一句说“当我的儿子被确诊患有自闭症（自闭症），这对我们来说是一个非常艰难的时间。”，用“然而”引出下一句，可知前后两句相反，故与“hard time”相反，分析下文可知，这是一种解脱即知道儿子到底是出了什么问题，故C项符合题意。

2.D

推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后两句Anytime we needed to go anywhere, she was willing to be our transportation. She said that we needed to be able to focus on our son instead of having to divide our attention between the road and him.(任何时候我们需要去任何地方，她都愿意为我们开车。她说，我们需要能够专注于我们的儿子，而不是把我们的注意力分散在开车和他之间。)可知，她想减少我们的担心，（只关心儿子而不用担心开车过程中的麻烦），故选D项。

3.A

推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，Jackie送给作者一个“忧虑石”。当你担心的时候，它会分散你的一些注意力。这是为了减少一个人的压力，安慰紧张的心理的。故A项正确。

4.C

主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文作者讲述了自己遭遇不幸，最需要帮助的时候，自己周围的人尤其是同事对自己给予了及时的帮助。因此C项符合文意，故选C项。