.阅读理解(人物故事类+广告信息类)
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The first day of school our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn't know. I turned around to find a wrinkled (有皱纹的) old lady. She said, “Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!”， and she gave me a giant squeeze. “Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!” she told me. After class we shared a chocolate milk shake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months, we would leave class together and talk non-stop. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus star and she easily made friends wherever she went.
At the end of the term we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet (宴会). I'll never forget what she taught us. She cleared her throat and began, “ We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. If you are 19 years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn 20 years old. If I am 87 years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change and have no regrets.”
At the year's end Rose finished the college degree. One week after graduation, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over 2,000 college students attended her funeral in honor of the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.
1. Where did the author first get to know Rose?
A. In a cafe. B.In class.
C. At a banquet. D.In the library.
2. What did Rose want to do through her speech?
A. Express gratefulness for her education.
B. Share her ambition with others.
C. Encourage her college mates.
D. Show her speaking skills.
3. What does the author think of Rose?
A. Energetic and caring.
B. Positive and admirable.
C. Curious and friendly.
D. Innocent and enthusiastic.
4. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. A Forever Friend B.Memory of College Life
C.We All Grow Older D.Never Too Late to Dream
答案：
【语篇解读】 一位87岁的老奶奶在她生命的最后阶段仍坚持追求梦想。她用实际行动告诉大家：任何人都会变老，但并不是每个人都在成长，追求梦想永远不会太晚。
1. B 解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段的第一句“The first day of school our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn't know”可知，作者是在课堂上认识Rose的，因此选择B项。
2. C 解析：推理判断题。从Rose的讲话及第三段的最后一句“The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change and have no regrets”可推知，Rose是在鼓励她的同学，因此选择C项。
3. B 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age”及第四段的最后一句可推知，作者认为Rose是积极的、令人钦佩的。故选B项。
4. D 解析：标题判断题。因为有梦想，所以87岁的Rose还在上大学。结合本文最后一段中的“it's never too late to be all you can possibly be”可知，D项最适合作文章标题。
