Question

    Tim Ma's parents came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s. They opened a restaurant. It was not a success. They found success in America, however, in computers and engineering. In part because of their own experiences, Ma's parents hoped he would study to become an engineer or a doctor. They wanted financial security for their child.

Growing up, Ma considered many professions — writer, fireman, even president. Ma did well in math and science classes in high school. And he ended up choosing to study electrical engineering in college. Several engineering jobs later, though, Ma had a change of heart. He wanted to leave the engineering world behind and enter the restaurant business. It was in his blood. After all, his parents had owned a Chinese restaurant in Arkansas. His parents could not understand why he would want to leave such a good job to open a restaurant.

He wanted to study the fundamentals of cooking so that he could work as a chef in his own restaurant. Ma enrolled at the International Culinary Center in New York, where he received training in French cooking. “I have never cooked through my entire life up until this point.” Ma soon learned that he enjoyed cooking and he discovered it was similar to engineering. “Professional cooking is consistency, efficiency, cleanliness and it's all about the process of things which you know my background in engineering was. ”

In 2009, Ma opened his first restaurant in Virginia. His long hours paid off. Ma opened his fourth restaurant last year in Washington, D.C. He mixes his training in French cooking with his Chinese heritage to create new dishes. “I think in this country you can create your own success, just by working hard. Not because you're smarter than anybody, just by working hard. And that's why a lot of people end up coming to America.”

1.Why did Tim Ma's parents expect him to be an engineer or a doctor?

A.Because he can have enough money to support himself.

B.Because they wanted him to achieve their unfinished dream.

C.Because he has a great interest in math and science.

D.Because these two jobs both have high social statues.

2.What was Ma's parents' attitude towards his job changing?

A.Supportive. B.Unfavorable.

C.Neutral. D.Skeptical.

3.What does Tim Ma think about cooking?

A.It is something like engineering.

B.Cooking is all about cleaning.

C.You have to do the work consistently.

D.Efficiency is important in cooking.

4.Which of the following best describes Tim Ma?

A.Humorous and athletic.

B.Hard-working and determined.

C.Fashionable and aggressive.

D.Stubborn and devoted.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.A

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了Tim Ma从按照父母的意愿学习工程学，到后来自主选择了烹饪作为自己职业的故事。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句They wanted financial security for their child.可知他们想要孩子的经济安全。由此可知，Tim Ma的父母期望他成为一名工程师或医生因为他有足够的钱养活自己。故选A。

2.推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句His parents could not understand why he would want to leave such a good job to open a restaurant.可知，他的父母不明白他为什么要放弃这么好的工作去开餐馆。由此可推知，Ma的父母是不理解、不支持他放弃好工作而来开餐馆的。故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Ma soon learned that he enjoyed cooking and he discovered it was similar to engineering.可知，Ma很快就发现他喜欢烹饪，他发现这和工程学很相似。由此可知，Tim Ma认为烹饪有点像工程学。故选A。

4.推理判断题。根据文章中记叙Tim Ma放弃自己电气工程方面的工作，选择了烹饪，并坚持不懈地为之努力，长时间工作终于得到了回报可知Tim Ma是个有决心的人；以及最后一段中I think in this country you can create your own success, just by working hard.可知，我认为在这个国家，你可以通过努力工作来创造自己的成功。由此可推知，主人公是勤勉又有决心的人。故选B。