Question

Back about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything, such as classes and friends. I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school, in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills.

This went on for months until my 19th birthday. My parents sent me a cake, which was a great cake. But I remember having this large cake and absolutely no one to share it with. I ended throwing out the cake after having one piece, with about 90 % of it leftover. That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run. I put my earphones in, went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p.m. on my birthday.

When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do. The next night I did the same. I wasn’t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something. This continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. A month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.

Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn’t only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join.

So go forward to present now. I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well. I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.

1.What made the author decide to run at night?

A. His l9th birthday.    B. His parents’ cake.

C. His loneliness.    D. His friends.

2.Which of the following best describes the author?

A. Traditional.    B. Determined.

C. Humorous.    D. Generous.

3.What is the biggest benefit of the author’s running?

A. Regaining his confidence.    B. Losing his weight.

C. Playing with his brothers.    D. Joining other activities.

4.Why do you think the author wrote this passage?

A. To recall his life in college.

B. To show his gratitude to his parents.

C. To emphasize the importance of friendship.

D. To share his experience of dealing with hardship.

Answer

1. C

2. B

3. A

4. D

【解析】

本文是故事类文章。作者上了大学，因为社交能力差没有朋友，于是那天晚上决定出去跑步，一直坚持了好几个月，不仅治愈了自己的抑郁而且让自己恢复了自信。最后表达希望自己的经历能对和他有类似经历的人有帮助。

1.C

推理判断题。根据第一和第二段内容可知，大约20个月前，作者上了大学，因为社交能力差没有朋友。甚至在19岁生日妈妈给作者送了一个很大的蛋糕也没人与作者分享，于是那天晚上决定出去跑步。分析这两段可知是因为孤独才去跑步的。分析选项可知C项符合题意，故选C。

2.B

推理判断题。根据第三段中的“.When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do The next night did the same.. The continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. A month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.”可知，作者在晚上跑步坚持了大约2个月，直到自己终于鼓起勇气去健身房。在那里作者开始游泳，就像在高中一样。一个月过去了，作者开始举重并继续跑步。由此可判断出作者是一个有决心的，坚定的（determined）人，分析选项可知B项符合题意。

3.A

推理判断题。根据第四段“.Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn't only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence”，分析本段可知，作者坚持好几个月的跑步，不仅治愈了自己的抑郁而且让自己恢复了自信。分析选项可知A项符合题意，故选A。

4.D

细节理解题。 最后一段最后一句“I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.” 我希望这能帮助那些可能处于类似情况的人。根据句意可知就是与他人分享自己应对这个困难的经历。分析选项可知D项与题意相符，故选D。