Question

Magic is the performance of tricks. It has been a part of almost every culture in the world. Magic shows might include a disappearing act, card tricks, or pulling a rabbit out of a hat. But what could that have to do with health?

Kevin Spencer, an American magician goes beyond just entertaining crowds. He also makes magic to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

What made him change the focus of his work was an accident. It took him almost a year to regain the skills he'd lost as a result of the accident and this made him think about using magic tricks as a tool for healing. So Spencer started conducting workshops all over the world. He teaches magic tricks to children and adults with disabilities.

Mr. Spencer says magic therapy（疗法） may seem non-traditional. But many skills needed to perform a good magic trick are used in traditional forms of therapy - physical movement, thinking, understanding and social skills are all there. And that social connection with other people can also help people feel better about themselves and increase their confidence.

Liam Shannon is an example. Liam has a brain disorder that can make learning and connecting with people difficult. People with severe brain disorder may also have trouble understanding complex emotions. The 10-year-old boy said after he learned a few simple tricks, he felt many different emotions. " It made me feel happy and proud. It was great! " Liam said.

Kevin Spencer says seeing kids like Liam come alive is better than all the applause in the world. “We can be on a stage and get the applause of thousands of people, but that is nothing compared to the smile that comes across a kid's face and when they say 'Look! I did it!' and it's like, 'yeah, you did!" .

He says he plans to spend more time working with people with disabilities.

1.What do you think of Kevin Spencer?

A. Kind    B. Humorous.

C. Brave.    D. Honest

2.Magic therapy is similar to traditional forms of therapy in_____________.

A. the use of tools    B. the use of skills

C. the length of history    D. the variety of forms

3.The author mentioned Liam Shannon in the text in order to ____________..

A. show Liam Shannon likes magic very much

B. tell us Liam Shmnon has a talent for magic

C. prove the success of Kevin Spencer's magic therapy

D. explain the connection between magic and personality

4.What is mainly talked about in the text?

A. Magic is an interesting performance.

B. Kevin Spencer is popular with children.

C. Kevin Spencer has a deep love for magic.

D. Kevin Spencer use magic to help the disabled.

Answer

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了一位美国魔术师不仅用魔术来娱乐观众，还用魔术来改善残疾人的生活。他的＂魔术疗法＂已经帮助了很多人，而且他也从中获得了很多的快乐。

1.推理判断题。文章主要介绍了魔术师凯文·史宾赛利用魔术去帮助残疾人的故事，由此判断他是善良、热心的，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“But many skills needed to perform a good magic trick are used in traditional forms of therapy - physical movement, thinking, understanding and social skills are all there.”可知要表演好一场魔术，需要许多在传统形式的治疗中都用到了的技能——物理运动、思考能力、理解能力和社交能力都在其中。故选B。

3.推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句＂And that social connection with other people can also help people feel better about themselves and increase their confidence.＂这种与他人的社交会让这些残疾人感觉更好一些，同时也增加他们的信心。并结合下文可判断，作者在下文所举的这个例子是用来证明上述内容的，故选C。

4.主旨大意题。作者在第二段提出“He also makes magic to improve the lives of people with disabilities.”,然后在下文中详细介绍凯文.史宾赛是如何利用魔术去帮助残疾人的，故本文主要讲的是凯文.史宾赛用魔术帮助残疾人的故事，选D。