Question

    The 18-year-old deliveryman(快递员) Mao Zhaomu first hit the headlines(头条) in March after sending a text message in English to one of his customers, a student in Sichuan International Studies University.

“Hello, your phone was power off when I called you. Your meal have been put by me on the vending machine(自动售货机). Please carry it home after you see the message. Thank you. Have a pleasant meal.” Surprised to receive a message in English from a deliveryman, the student posted a screenshot(屏幕截图) of it on Weibo. The post soon was viral, and more and more people got to know him.

Mao later explained he just wanted to practice his language skills at that time, and was sure that all SISU students would understand.

One year ago, after dropping out of school, Mao worked as a deliveryman for a restaurant near the SISU. He also got a job at a nearby restaurant to “talk with foreigners”. In order to keep his dream of learning English alive, Mao chatted in English-language groups online every day after finishing work.

He was inspired to continue his language education by his former English teacher. “My English teacher was also a self-taught exam student,” Mao said, “I believed I can do that, too.”

Early last month, Mao stopped delivering food and concentrated(专心) on preparations for the examination and college application(申请).

Finally, his efforts paid off. He received his admission(录取) letter from SISU on August 10. “Now, when I walk in SISU, I am not a deliveryman, but a student.” Mao said.

1.The underlined word “viral” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by _____.

A.surprising B.common C.popular

2.Why did Mao Zhaomu send a short message to his customer in English?

A.To show off his English.

B.To finish his work.

C.To practice his English.

3.Which is NOT the way Mao Zhaomu kept alive his dream of learning English?

A.Working near SISU.

B.Delivering meals.

C.Chatting in English-language groups online.

4.Who inspired Mao Zhaomu most?

A.His parents. B.His study buddy. C.His former English teacher.

5.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A.Mao Zhaomu and his dream of learning English.

B.The ways to learn English.

C.The importance of learning English

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.B

4.C

5.A

【解析】

这篇短文主要讲述了快递员毛召木为了坚持自己学英语的梦想，在四川外国语大学附近工作，并抓住每个练习英语的机会的故事。

1.

词句猜测。Surprising令人吃惊的； common一般，普通的；popular受欢迎的。根据下文“and more and more people got to know him.” 越来越多的人认识了他。可知上文是“在微博上贴出了一张截图。这个帖子很快就传开了”。这里viral的意思是“受欢迎的”故选C。

2.

细节理解。根据文中“Mao later explained he just wanted to practice his language skills at that time, and was sure that all SISU students would understand.”毛后来解释说，他当时只是想练习语言技能，相信所有的四川外国语学生都能听懂。可知，他想练习英语。故选C。

3.

细节理解。根据文中“One year ago, after dropping out of school, Mao worked as a deliveryman for a restaurant near the SISU. He also got a job at a nearby restaurant to “talk with foreigners”. In order to keep his dream of learning English alive, Mao chatted in English-language groups online every day after finishing work.” 一年前，毛辍学后在四川外国语大学附近的一家餐馆做送货员。他还在附近的一家餐馆找到了一份“与外国人交谈”的工作。为了让学习英语的梦想永存，毛每天下班后都在英语小组里上网聊天。可知文中没有提到选项B；故选B。

4.

细节理解。His parents.他的父母； His study buddy.他的学习伙伴；His former English teacher. 他以前的英语老师。根据文中“He was inspired to continue his language education by his former English teacher.”他受到前英语老师的鼓舞，继续他的语言教育。故选C。

5.

标题归纳。本文主要讲述了主人公毛召木，讲的是他为了英语所做的努力，故A符合“Mao Zhaomu and his dream of learning English.” 毛召木和他学习英语的梦想。故选A。