Question

I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends．However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.

As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him．He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.

During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice （安养院） came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn't complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.

Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. You often can't learn these important attributes(属性) in the lap of luxury(优裕舒适的环境), and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.

1.Which word can best describe the man's initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?

A. Satisfied            B. Surprised

C. Terrified            D. Confused

2.What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?

A. He was operated on immediately

B. He retired from his job

C. He researched cancer treatments

D. He felt sad, doing nothing

3.What was the man's main source of comfort after several months with the disease?

A. His family and friends

B. The care from others

C. His doctors’ encouragement

D. His belief in humanity

4.What did the author learn from his friend’s story?

A. Giving more respect to the family and friends

B. Extending life as possible

C. Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury

D. Getting comfort from God

5.What does the author mainly want to tell?

A. All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spiritually

B. Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situation

C. Families provide the best support system during such a crisis

D. People should help those who have got serious illness

Answer

1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him,我曾经有一个被诊断出患有晚期癌症的朋友，而他可能只活六个月的消息对他是一个巨大的打击，可知，信息传来，他倍感震惊。故选B项。

2.C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life.然而，尽管病情严重，他起初还是决定考虑现有的疗法治愈或延长生命，故选C项。

3.D细节理解题。根据第二段but rather than give in to discouragement and self-pity, he took comfort in God and humanity但是，他没有屈从于沮丧和自怜，他从神与人性那里寻求安慰。故选D项。

4.A推理判断题。根据最后一段 Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. 的确，一个人也许会思考为什么上帝允许我们的死亡和痛苦，但是对我来说，这样的经历让我更看重家庭和友善待人。故选A项。

5.B主旨大意题。根据最后一段You often can't learn these important attributes(属性) in the lap of luxury(优裕舒适的环境), and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind. 在优裕舒适的环境里，常常无法学到这些重要品质，也许，这样的经历是疾病可以留下来的最大的和最后的礼物。可知作者想告诉读者逆境可以锤炼人的品德。故选B项。

考点：考查人生哲理类短文阅读

【解析】

试题分析: 本文讲述的是作者的一个朋友患有晚期癌症，在生命的最后几个月里,他的人生态度发生了改变,变得乐观开朗。告诉读者逆境会使人认识到家庭朋友的重要性，学会善待他人。