2018-3天津B

With a satisfied smile, Keisha finished the last sentence of her English essay about one of her heroes, Rosa Parks, an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

    “Keisha,” her mother shouted from downstairs. “It's almost 4: 15.”

    “Don't worry. I won't be late. ” Keisha pulled down a storybook from her bookshelf, as she always read to the nursing home's residents. And on an impulse(一时心血来潮), she added her English notebook as well.

    As Keisha came running in the door, the manager told her, “We have a new resident this week, Mrs. Ruby Watson. She’s still adjusting to her new surroundings. You’ll find her in Room 28. And by the way, Keisha, good luck.”

    Keisha walked down the hallway at a quick pace. As she entered Room 28, she met two sharp brown eyes staring at her doubtfully.

    “I’m Keisha Jackson, a volunteer,” Keisha explained. “I come here to help pass the time with residents, or read to them, or, ...” Keisha started stammering(结巴) as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her.

    “I didn’t request anyone to keep me company,” Mrs Watson interrupted. “I’m alone most of the time, and that’s how I prefer it.”

    “I brought along some funny stories,” Keisha said hesitantly.

    “I’m not in the mood for funny stories,” Mrs Watson replied angrily. “What else do you have?”

    Nervously, Keisha opened her notebook to her essay. She read the title aloud, “Rosa Parks: A Woman of Courage and Conviction(信念).” She glanced at Mrs. Watson to see how she might react, but to her surprise, Mrs. Watson’s face relaxed and her eyes shone. “Read to me about Rosa,” Mrs Watson said.

    Keisha read how Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955 inspired the protest that became a turning point in the struggle for civil rights.

“I walked with Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King,” Mrs. Watson said with pride. “That was the greatest moment of my life because... ” She paused.

    “Because ... you were a woman of courage and conviction too.”

    Sitting up straighter, Mrs. Watson said, “Yes, I was and I still am. Thank you for reminding me, Keisha. Next Thursday, I will tell you my story.”

41. Why did Keisha take her English notebook along?

A. Her mother asked her to take it.              B. She would hand it in on her way.

C. She might read her essay to someone.      D. The manager wanted to read her essay.

42. Why did the manager wish Keisha good luck before she visited Mrs. Watson?

A. Mrs Watson could be difficult.                B. Mrs Watson was in poor health.

C. Keisha was feeling nervous.                    D. Keisha was a shy person.

43. Mrs. Watson’s eyes(Para. 10)suggested that she was ____.

A. amused             B. puzzled                    C. annoyed            D. interested

44. What effect did Keisha’s essay have on Mrs. Watson?

A. It aroused her curiosity in volunteer work.

B. It built up her expectation for more visitors.

C. It awoke her pride in her struggle for civil rights.

D. It changed her attitude to the Civil Rights Movement.

45. Readers may find this story inspiring because ______.

A. a girl enjoys learning about her heroes

B. a girl helps someone feel appreciated

C. a woman overcomes hardship by herself

D. a woman gathers the courage for life

CADCB

[解题]

41．C 推理判断 根据on an impulse确定。

42．A 推理判断 根据下文中Mrs Watson 一开始并不情愿接受Keisha确定。

43．D 推理判断 根据Mrs. Watson’s face relaxed and her eyes shone确定。

44．C 推理判断 根据最后一个自然段判断。

45．B 归纳总结 需要结合对整篇文章拿给的理解确定。