四、阅读理解
Howard Wicks, whose stories are rapidly spreading and getting much attention, once faced a big change in his life following a serious stroke (中风) in 2011. This stroke left him almost completely paralyzed (瘫痪的). He could only think and perceive (感知) the world around him, unable to move his body. Surprisingly, Wicks has found a way to get through these difficulties through the use of an eyegaze computer. This computer tracks (追踪) his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him and follow his love for writing.
Over 18 months, using his eyes, he wrote 50,000 words, creating a story that shows his life experiences. The first chapter introduces his early life before the stroke, showing what his life used to be like. The story then follows his changes from his days in hospital to rebuilding his life in a difficult condition. It was a tough yet important period for him. This book is designed to be the first of a trilogy (三部曲). He decided to record his life from the age of 16 up to now.
Wicks says the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world. “I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts in which I expressed myself and shared how I faced what happened to me.” And he hopes his book will allow more people to learn about and support those in the same situation.
Wicks’ journey truly inspires plenty of people. His ability to turn hardship into a chance for creativity and communication shows his strong will. Through his writing, Wicks offers a powerful message of hope and courage. He also shares the importance of finding ways to connect and share our stories, no matter what challenges we face.
“From the moment I gained the ability to type, writing a book has always been my goal. I believe finishing it matters for my happiness and growth,” Wicks explained.
（
A. Help with his treatment.
B. Make him see more clearly.
C. Offer him ideas for writing.
D. Allow him to communicate.
（
A. His happy early life.
B. His deep thoughts about writing.
C. His hopes for the future.
D. His fight against challenges.
（
A. It is a test of his will.
B. It lets him show his feelings.
C. It helps him make a living.
D. It allows him to forget about his past.
（
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Failure is the mother of success.
Howard Wicks, whose stories are rapidly spreading and getting much attention, once faced a big change in his life following a serious stroke (中风) in 2011. This stroke left him almost completely paralyzed (瘫痪的). He could only think and perceive (感知) the world around him, unable to move his body. Surprisingly, Wicks has found a way to get through these difficulties through the use of an eyegaze computer. This computer tracks (追踪) his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him and follow his love for writing.
Over 18 months, using his eyes, he wrote 50,000 words, creating a story that shows his life experiences. The first chapter introduces his early life before the stroke, showing what his life used to be like. The story then follows his changes from his days in hospital to rebuilding his life in a difficult condition. It was a tough yet important period for him. This book is designed to be the first of a trilogy (三部曲). He decided to record his life from the age of 16 up to now.
Wicks says the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world. “I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts in which I expressed myself and shared how I faced what happened to me.” And he hopes his book will allow more people to learn about and support those in the same situation.
Wicks’ journey truly inspires plenty of people. His ability to turn hardship into a chance for creativity and communication shows his strong will. Through his writing, Wicks offers a powerful message of hope and courage. He also shares the importance of finding ways to connect and share our stories, no matter what challenges we face.
“From the moment I gained the ability to type, writing a book has always been my goal. I believe finishing it matters for my happiness and growth,” Wicks explained.
（
D
）1. What does the eyegaze computer do for Wicks?A. Help with his treatment.
B. Make him see more clearly.
C. Offer him ideas for writing.
D. Allow him to communicate.
（
D
）2. What is mainly described in Wicks’ book?A. His happy early life.
B. His deep thoughts about writing.
C. His hopes for the future.
D. His fight against challenges.
（
B
）3. How does Wicks feel about writing?A. It is a test of his will.
B. It lets him show his feelings.
C. It helps him make a living.
D. It allows him to forget about his past.
（
C
）4. Which proverb (俚语) can show Wicks’ story?A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. Failure is the mother of success.
答案：1－4 DDBC
解析：
【分析】
做这类阅读理解题时，需先通读原文把握人物事迹与核心内容，再带着每道题的问题回到原文定位关键语句，逐一比对选项得出答案。第1题定位眼动仪的作用，第2题定位书籍的核心内容，第3题定位Wicks对写作的感受，第4题定位体现其事迹的谚语，需精准匹配原文信息。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文第一段最后一句“This computer tracks (追踪) his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him and follow his love for writing.”可知，眼动仪的作用是帮助Wicks与他人交流，对应选项D。
2. 主旨大意题：原文第二段提到Wicks的书内容涵盖从住院到在困境中重建生活的经历，核心是对抗挑战，对应选项D。
3. 细节理解题：根据原文第三段“the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world. “I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts in which I expressed myself...”可知，写作让Wicks表达自身感受，对应选项B。
4. 推理判断题：Wicks瘫痪后通过眼动仪完成写作，体现了“有志者事竟成”的道理，对应选项C。
【答案】
1－4 DDBC
【知识点】
阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意、推理判断）
【点评】
本文是人物励志故事类阅读理解，考查学生提取细节信息、把握主旨及推理判断的能力，需学生认真阅读原文找准关键语句，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
做这类阅读理解题时，需先通读原文把握人物事迹与核心内容，再带着每道题的问题回到原文定位关键语句，逐一比对选项得出答案。第1题定位眼动仪的作用，第2题定位书籍的核心内容，第3题定位Wicks对写作的感受，第4题定位体现其事迹的谚语，需精准匹配原文信息。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文第一段最后一句“This computer tracks (追踪) his eye movements, letting him communicate with those around him and follow his love for writing.”可知，眼动仪的作用是帮助Wicks与他人交流，对应选项D。
2. 主旨大意题：原文第二段提到Wicks的书内容涵盖从住院到在困境中重建生活的经历，核心是对抗挑战，对应选项D。
3. 细节理解题：根据原文第三段“the process of writing was nothing but a valuable experience of showing his inner world. “I enjoyed writing it, especially the parts in which I expressed myself...”可知，写作让Wicks表达自身感受，对应选项B。
4. 推理判断题：Wicks瘫痪后通过眼动仪完成写作，体现了“有志者事竟成”的道理，对应选项C。
【答案】
1－4 DDBC
【知识点】
阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意、推理判断）
【点评】
本文是人物励志故事类阅读理解，考查学生提取细节信息、把握主旨及推理判断的能力，需学生认真阅读原文找准关键语句，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6