Question

    Have you imagined that planting trees can make a big difference? People say that one man can’t make a difference, but Abdul Samad Sheikh, a 60-year-old rickshaw (人力车) driver from Bangladesh, has proved that doing a small thing over a long period of time can mean very much. He has planted at least one tree every day since he was 12 years old, which means that he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees. Imagine if everyone followed his example.

Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family, but he somehow tries to also buy at least one tree every day. He considers it his duty to the world. Mostly he plants them on government land so nobody can cut them down later. He also waters them, and if he sees anyone cutting a tree, he blames them.

Abdul, his wife Jorna, and four of their children live in two old houses, on a piece of land that is owned by the Faridpur deputy commissioner’s office. They have no land of their own.

Sometimes, she commands him not to plant trees but he doesn’t listen. Abdul’s 30-year-old son, Kutub Uddin, has never told his father not to plant trees, because he thinks his father does a good thing for society.

Abdul’s neighbors all know about his daily habit, and praise his work. Whoever can ask of him anything, he will do his best to help. Therefore, Abdul is loved by neighbors.

For his efforts, Abdul Samad Sheikh was recently honored by The Daily Star, and given $1,253 to help him build a better home for his family. The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment.

“I can’t do it alone. I need the help of you all,” Abdul said in his speech.

1.What do we know about Abdul?

A.He doesn’t support his family. B.He plants trees with his own money.

C.He makes a living by doing different jobs. D.He plants trees to win his neighbors’ praise.

2.Why does Abdul plant trees on government land?

A.To get money from government.

B.To set a good example to people.

C.To protect them from being cut down.

D.To get a place from government to build his own house.

3.Which of the following can best describe Abdul?

A.Poor but helpful. B.Rich and reliable.

C.Uncaring and stupid. D.Active but dishonest.

4.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?

A.Driving a rickshaw. B.Planting trees.

C.Making big money. D.Building a better home.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.B

【解析】

本文是记叙文。讲述了60岁的孟加拉国人力车司机Abdul每天用自己的钱至少种一棵树，保护树，保护环境的故事。号召更多的人向他学习，保护环境。

1.

推理判断题。根据第二段Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family, but he somehow tries to also buy at least one tree every day.可知Abdul一生大部分时间都在做人力车司机。他工作挣的钱只够养家糊口，但他还设法每天至少买一棵树。由此推知Abdul是用自己的钱种树，故选B。

2.

细节理解题。根据第二段Mostly he plants them on government land so nobody can cut them down later.可知大多数情况下，Abdul把树种植在政府的土地上，这样以后就没人能把它们砍倒了。他这样做是为了保护树，故选C。

3.

推理判断题。根据第二段Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family.和第三段They have no land of their own.可知Abdul挣的钱只能养家糊口，他很穷。根据第二段中He considers it his duty to the world.他认为这是他对世界的责任。和倒数第二段中Whoever can ask of him anything, he will do his best to help. Therefore, Abdul is loved by neighbors.可知Abdul乐于助人，深受邻居们喜欢。故选A。

4.

猜测词义题。第一段提到he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees.到目前为止，他已经种了一个有17500多棵树的小树。和倒数第二段The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment.《每日星报》希望每个人都以他为榜样，保护环境。可知Abdul一生种树为社会做贡献，也因此受到表彰。The Daily Star希望更多的人向他学习，保护环境。Abdul说的I can’t do it alone.指的是靠他自己的力量种树不行，需要更多人参与。it 指planting trees，故选B。