Question

The story began with a young mother who had three sons. Unfortunately, the youngest son developed slow thinking skills, not having the intelligence of his brothers.

With double duty as the mother of the household, she was exhausted, so that the youngest was often the target of anger and annoyance. Bad words, such as “you little fool” and the like, served as a daily meal for the youngest.

The words and curses he got from the mother and ridicule from friends convinced him that he was distressing(使痛苦) and embarrassing his family. Every morning he woke up with his own face staring from the mirror reflection, he started to say quietly and sadly, “The fool is going to school.”

As adult citizens, there was compulsory military service which should be lived. Thus, the youngest son also signed up and started to follow the various tests: a medical, physical ability test and other tests. On the day of the announcement, he was called into the board of examiners.

In his mind, he convinced himself that he was the fool and couldn’t pass the tests this time as he entered the room with his head down. It was not expected at all. The tests turned out to have the highest praise from the board of examiners.

“Congratulations, young man! Your test results are incredible! You are really a great and talented young man. ”Words from the board of examiners became the discovery of a new side of himself that was not known in advance. Voice kept echoing in his mind, such as “I, the great man, am in the shower”, “the great man washes his face”, “The talented young man again brushes his teeth” and so on. Confidence and improved self-image came beyond usual.

20 years later, the youngest established himself as a successful businessman who was admired and respected, and received many awards.

The mindset and belief are the power behind the success that is within us. Whatever we think and believe in or mind continuously, it will eventually materialize in reality. That’s the universally applicable law.tzyzylfx.

1.Why was the youngest often scolded by his mother?

A. He didn’t behave himself at school.

B. He considered himself to be a fool.

C. He was not as clever as his brother.

D. He didn’t cook meals for his mother.

2.From the story we know that the young mother is ____.

A. selfish and lazy

B. gentle and caring

C. kind-hearted and diligent

D. ill-tempered and impatient

3.What happened to the youngest son later on?

A. He became confident and successful.

B. He became an admirable psychologist.

C. He received aid from others.

D. He developed strange mental diseases.

4.From this passage, the author tells us that____.

A. military service can change a person completely

B. mothers’ attitude toward children is important

C. think big and you will get big results

D. even a fool can become a successful businessman

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述最小的儿子思维能力发展缓慢，没有他的兄弟们的智慧。结果最年轻的儿子经常是母亲生气和烦恼的目标。但是二十年后最年轻的儿子成为一个成功的商人，受到欣赏和尊重,，并获得很多奖。

1.C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句Unfortunately, the youngest son developed slow thinking skills, not having the intelligence of his brothers.句意：很遗憾，最小的儿子思维能力发展缓慢，没有他的兄弟们的智慧。

2.D推理判断题。根据第二段With double duty as the mother of the household, she was exhausted, so that the youngest was often the target of anger and annoyance. Bad words, such as “you little fool” and the like, 作为双重任务的母亲家庭,他筋疲力尽，结果最年轻的儿子经常是她生气和烦恼的目标。难听的语言，例如“你是傻子”和类似的话，故选D。

3.A推理判断题。根据倒数第三段最后一句Confidence and improved self-image came beyond usual. 信心和改善自我形象超出一般。故选A。

4.The mindset and belief are the power behind the success that is within us. 心态和信念在我们内心深处是成功背后的力量。Whatever we think and believe in or mind continuously, it will eventually materialize in reality. 无论我们怎样不断地认为和相信或思想,它最终将在现实中实现。故选C。

【名师点拨】

推理判断题 既要求学生透过文章表面文字信息推测文章隐含意思，又要求学生对作者的态度、意图及文章细节的发展作正确的推理判断，力求从作者的角度去考虑，不要固守自己的看法或观点。这就要求考生首先在阅读时，要抓住文章的主题和细节，分析文章结构，根据上下文内在联系，挖掘文章的深层含义。 其次，对于暗含在文章中的人物的行为动机、事件中的因果关系及作者未言明的倾向、意图、态度、观点等要进行合乎逻辑的判断、推理、分析，进一步增强理解能力，抓住材料实质性的东西。我们从题目上看出，是在问“从这个故事可看出年轻的妈妈是一个什么样的人？“A. selfish and lazy 自私，懒惰；B. gentle and caring温柔，关爱；C. kind-hearted and diligent 热心肠，勤奋；D. ill-tempered and impatient 暴脾气，不耐心。根据第二段With double duty as the mother of the household, she was exhausted, so that the youngest was often the target of anger and annoyance. Bad words, such as “you little fool” and the like, 作为双重任务的母亲家庭,他筋疲力尽，结果最年轻的儿子经常是她生气和烦恼的目标。难听的语言，例如“你是傻子”和类似的话，可知妈妈的脾气不好，对孩子没耐心，故选D。

考点：考查人生哲理类阅读