Question

    It was back in 2014. I learned I needed an operation to remove the tumor (肿瘤). Hearing the word “cancer” was the first shock, but knowing the surgeon would have to cut the front of my neck open was a lot to swallow. I was relieved to learn that thyroid (甲状腺) cancer can be treated if caught early, but 1 wasn’t thrilled it would mean a lifelong scar front and center on my neck.

Back at home, I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I admired my neck, running my finger across a delicate gold chain I wore. Then came a tiny voice, “Mommy!” My then five year -old son. Jack, appeared in the mirror behind me. Our reflection was a big reality check. See, my son didn’t know I had been diagnosed (诊断) with the Big C, or that I was having an operation. I patiently explained my condition to him and told him I would have a scar on my neck after the operation.

I never had any intentions of hiding the scar. I didn’t want my son to think my scar was something to be ashamed of. I was his role model and I needed to set a good example. Bad things can happen, but it’s how you deal with them that matters.

The operation was successful. The recovery process, bearing it all, in the grocery store, out to dinner with family and on the summer camp pickup line, made me realize, if I could get through this phase (阶段),I could bear the scar of survival forever. The scar proves I looked at fear in the face and won.

People will ask about my scar even though it’s a very thin. dull line five years later. That means I have the chance to educate others about thyroid cancer and how they should. self-check their necks and remind their doctors to do the same, at yearly physicals. To me, the scar is like a superhero stamp.

1.What’s the author worried about before the operation?

A.Her neck would look ugly. B.The tumor couldn’t be removed.

C.Jack couldn’t take care of himself. D.She would have difficulty swallowing.

2.Why did the author decide to face the reality bravely?

A.She didn’t care how people liked her.

B.She realized she didn’t have other choice.

C.She wanted to set a good example to her son.

D.She felt lucky to have her cancer caught early.

3.How does the recovery process turn out?

A.Regretful. B.Stressful.

C.Surprising. D.Meaningful.

4.What can be inferred about the author from the last paragraph?

A.She has a better chance of education.

B.She feels proud of what she has done.

C.She has become an expert in cancer treatment.

D.She has suffered [rom poor health for five years.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.B

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一位妈妈在手术后勇敢面对颈部伤疤的故事。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中I was relieved to learn that thyroid (甲状腺) cancer can be treated if caught early, but 1 wasn’t thrilled it would mean a lifelong scar front and center on my neck.可知得知甲状腺癌如果早期发现是可以治疗的，我松了一口气，但我并不感到兴奋，因为这意味着我脖子前面和中间会有一辈子的伤疤。由此可知，作者在手术前担心她的脖子会看起来很丑。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中I didn’t want my son to think my scar was something to be ashamed of. I was his role model and I needed to set a good example.可知我不想让我的儿子觉得我的伤疤是件丢脸的事。我是他的榜样，我需要树立一个好榜样。由此可知，作者决定勇敢地面对现实，因为她想给她的儿子树立一个好榜样。故选C。

3.推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句The scar proves I looked at fear in the face and won.可知伤疤证明了我直面恐惧，并且胜利了。由此可推知，作者战胜了对伤疤的恐惧，因此可以推断出恢复过程中作者所做的事情是很有意义的。故选D。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句To me, the scar is like a superhero stamp.可知对我来说，这个伤疤就像超级英雄的印章。由此可以推断出 她为自己所做的感到自豪。故选B。