Question

Roger Rolls was the first black governor in the history of New York State, USA. He was born in one of New York’s notorious(臭名昭著) slums. The children born here rarely did decent work after they grew up. However, Roger Rolls was an exception, for he was not only admitted to the university, but also he became a governor. At his inaugural(就职的) press conference, a reporter asked him, “What made you become the governor?” Faced with more than 300 journalists, Rolls did not mention his struggle but only spoke of his primary school schoolmaster---Pierre Paul.

In 1961, Pierre Paul was engaged as the director and principle of Nobita Primary School. When he entered this school, he found the children here didn’t cooperate with the teachers. Pierre thought up many ways to guide them, but none was effective. Later, he found these children were very superstitious(迷信的), so when he gave lectures, he added a program of palm reading as a means of fortune-telling, with which he encouraged the students.

When Rolls Jumped from the hathpace (高台) and walked to the platform with his small hands stretched out, Pierre Paul said, “As soon as I see your slender little fingers, I know you will be the governor of New York State in future.” At that moment, Rolls was shocked because only his grandmother inspired him once, saying that he could become the governor of New York State, so he remembered that remark and believed him.

From that day on, the “New York State Governor” was like a banner that constantly inspired him to study energetically and make progress. Rolls no longer stained his clothes with mud, nor did he speak in foul (污秽的) language. He began to straighten his back when he was walking. In the next more than 40 years, he demanded himself according to the identity of a governor. At the age of 51, he finally became the governor of New York State.

Put up a banner of faith for yourself and you will have the drive to struggle and the vitality of life.

1.In terms of Roger Rolls’ success, what did he mention made him become the governor of New York State?

A. That he was born in a poor family.

B. His strong belief and his hard struggle.

C. His great achievements in his university.

D. Pierre Paul’s and his grandmother’s encouragement.

2.We know from Para. 2 that ___________.

A. Pierre Paul was expert at palm reading

B. Nobita primary School was a key school in 1961

C. Pierre Paul had a unique way of guiding his students

D. at first students in Pierre Paul’s primary school obeyed school rules well

3.What was always in Roger Rolls’ mind then?

A. New York State Governor.

B. His slender little fingers.

C. His birthplace and identity.

D. The captain of a five-ton ship.

4.Which of the following is NOT true of Rolls after he heard Paul’s remark?

A. He didn’t speak in foul language.

B. He kept his back straight while walking.

C. He studied energetically and made progress.

D. He ignored his stained clothes and only worked hard.

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.A

4.D

【解析】

试题分析: 本文介绍Roger Rolls如何成功的故事。

1.D细节理解题。根据Rolls did not mention his struggle but only spoke of his primary school schoolmaster---Pierre Paul以及下文的描述可知，因为Rolls的校长和他的奶奶的鼓励，他才得以成功，故选D项。

2.C细节推理题。 根据 Pierre thought up many ways to guide them, but none was effective. Later, he found these children were very superstitious(迷信的), so when he gave lectures, he added a program of palm reading as a means of fortune-telling, with which he encouraged the students可知，Pierre了解到学生迷信，于是通过看手相的方法，让学生相信自己的命运并能成功，推断C项符合。

3.A 细节推理题。根据第三段At that moment, Rolls was shocked because only his grandmother inspired him once, saying that he could become the governor of New York State, so he remembered that remark and believed him可知，Rolls记住并相信自己能够成为纽约州长，故选A项。.

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