七、阅读短文，回答问题（10 分）
Mi Zhou, a disabled clay artist who sets up a street stall(小摊) by Nanqiao in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, has become famous all over China. In 2003, when he was only 21 years old, he had a serious high-voltage electric accident, which made doctors cut off both of his hands. After resting at home for one year, though he could only move his arms, he refused to give up and learned to eat and put on clothes by himself.
As he got married and had three kids to raise, he knew he had to find a skill to support his whole family. In 2007, when he saw an artist making lovely clay figures on the street, he fell in love with this art and hoped to learn it. At first, the artist refused because he thought it was impossible for a man without hands to do such fine work. However, since Mi endlessly visited the artist to ask for lessons, the artist was greatly touched and finally agreed to teach him clay art.
It was really a hard task for Mi to master this skill. No matter how difficult it was, he never stopped learning. As years went by, he created special ways that fitted him well. He changed the clay material and mainly made cute cartoon characters. After more than ten years of practice, he can finish one clay figure in just seven minutes and make about 30 works every day.
Now Mi not only makes money to support his family as he once wished, but takes great pleasure in creating clay works. Whenever he sits by the river to make clay pieces, lots of visitors will stop to watch him. He firmly believes that all his efforts will bring good results one day.
1. What physical（身体的）problem did Mi Zhou suffer from after the accident?
2. Why did Mi Zhou want to learn to make clay figures?
2. What made the artist finally agree to teach Mi Zhou?
4. What kind of clay works does Mi Zhou mainly make now?
5. What can we learn from Mi Zhou's story?
Mi Zhou, a disabled clay artist who sets up a street stall(小摊) by Nanqiao in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, has become famous all over China. In 2003, when he was only 21 years old, he had a serious high-voltage electric accident, which made doctors cut off both of his hands. After resting at home for one year, though he could only move his arms, he refused to give up and learned to eat and put on clothes by himself.
As he got married and had three kids to raise, he knew he had to find a skill to support his whole family. In 2007, when he saw an artist making lovely clay figures on the street, he fell in love with this art and hoped to learn it. At first, the artist refused because he thought it was impossible for a man without hands to do such fine work. However, since Mi endlessly visited the artist to ask for lessons, the artist was greatly touched and finally agreed to teach him clay art.
It was really a hard task for Mi to master this skill. No matter how difficult it was, he never stopped learning. As years went by, he created special ways that fitted him well. He changed the clay material and mainly made cute cartoon characters. After more than ten years of practice, he can finish one clay figure in just seven minutes and make about 30 works every day.
Now Mi not only makes money to support his family as he once wished, but takes great pleasure in creating clay works. Whenever he sits by the river to make clay pieces, lots of visitors will stop to watch him. He firmly believes that all his efforts will bring good results one day.
1. What physical（身体的）problem did Mi Zhou suffer from after the accident?
He lost both of his hands.
2. Why did Mi Zhou want to learn to make clay figures?
Because he needed a skill to support his whole family.
2. What made the artist finally agree to teach Mi Zhou?
Mi's endless visits.
4. What kind of clay works does Mi Zhou mainly make now?
Cute cartoon characters.
5. What can we learn from Mi Zhou's story?
We should be positive towards life and never give up when facing difficulties.
答案：1. He lost both of his hands.
2. Because he needed a skill to support his whole family.
3. Mi's endless visits.
4. Cute cartoon characters.
5. We should be positive towards life and never give up when facing difficulties.
2. Because he needed a skill to support his whole family.
3. Mi's endless visits.
4. Cute cartoon characters.
5. We should be positive towards life and never give up when facing difficulties.
解析：
【分析】
做这类阅读理解题，需先通读问题，带着问题到原文中定位关键信息，细节类问题直接查找对应原文语句作答，主旨类问题结合全文人物经历提炼核心道理。具体到本题：第1题定位事故后的身体状况，第2题定位学陶艺的原因，第3题定位艺术家同意教学的原因，第4题定位当前作品类型，第5题结合全文主旨提炼感悟。
【解析】
1. 根据第一段“which made doctors cut off both of his hands”可知，Mi Zhou在事故后失去了双手；
2. 根据第二段“he knew he had to find a skill to support his whole family”可知，他需要一项技能来养家；
3. 根据第二段“since Mi endlessly visited the artist to ask for lessons, the artist was greatly touched”可知，Mi Zhou不断拜访艺术家的举动打动了对方；
4. 根据第三段“He changed the clay material and mainly made cute cartoon characters”可知，他现在主要制作可爱的卡通人物；
5. 结合全文Mi Zhou身残志坚、坚持学习最终实现目标的经历，可提炼出面对困难要积极向上、永不放弃的道理。
【答案】
1. He lost both of his hands.
2. Because he needed a skill to support his whole family.
3. Mi's endless visits.
4. Cute cartoon characters.
5. We should be positive towards life and never give up when facing difficulties.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨归纳
【点评】
本题为人物故事类阅读理解，重点考查学生快速定位原文信息的能力和主旨归纳能力，题目设置贴合原文内容，难度不大，能引导学生学习人物的优秀品质。
【难度系数】
0.3
做这类阅读理解题，需先通读问题，带着问题到原文中定位关键信息，细节类问题直接查找对应原文语句作答，主旨类问题结合全文人物经历提炼核心道理。具体到本题：第1题定位事故后的身体状况，第2题定位学陶艺的原因，第3题定位艺术家同意教学的原因，第4题定位当前作品类型，第5题结合全文主旨提炼感悟。
【解析】
1. 根据第一段“which made doctors cut off both of his hands”可知，Mi Zhou在事故后失去了双手；
2. 根据第二段“he knew he had to find a skill to support his whole family”可知，他需要一项技能来养家；
3. 根据第二段“since Mi endlessly visited the artist to ask for lessons, the artist was greatly touched”可知，Mi Zhou不断拜访艺术家的举动打动了对方；
4. 根据第三段“He changed the clay material and mainly made cute cartoon characters”可知，他现在主要制作可爱的卡通人物；
5. 结合全文Mi Zhou身残志坚、坚持学习最终实现目标的经历，可提炼出面对困难要积极向上、永不放弃的道理。
【答案】
1. He lost both of his hands.
2. Because he needed a skill to support his whole family.
3. Mi's endless visits.
4. Cute cartoon characters.
5. We should be positive towards life and never give up when facing difficulties.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨归纳
【点评】
本题为人物故事类阅读理解，重点考查学生快速定位原文信息的能力和主旨归纳能力，题目设置贴合原文内容，难度不大，能引导学生学习人物的优秀品质。
【难度系数】
0.3
八、书面表达（30分）
假如你校校报以“Where there is a will, there is a way”为主题向学生开展征文活动，请你用英语写一篇100词左右的短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你对该名言的理解；2. 你了解的某些人物或你自己的事例；3. 你的感悟。
假如你校校报以“Where there is a will, there is a way”为主题向学生开展征文活动，请你用英语写一篇100词左右的短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你对该名言的理解；2. 你了解的某些人物或你自己的事例；3. 你的感悟。
I think "Where there is a will, there is a way" tells us that we can achieve anything if we keep trying and never give up. I think the sentence shows the truth of success.
Ma Long has set a good example. He dreamed of being an excellent ping-pong player from childhood. In his early years as an athlete, he failed many times when he competed against top players. However, he held a strong will and kept practising every day. Now his wonderful performances show the whole world what a great player he is.
We will surely meet difficulties during our life. What really matters is that we don't give up. Just keep working till we make it.
答案：I think "Where there is a will, there is a way" tells us that we can achieve anything if we keep trying and never give up. I think the sentence shows the truth of success.
Ma Long has set a good example. He dreamed of being an excellent ping-pong player from childhood. In his early years as an athlete, he failed many times when he competed against top players. However, he held a strong will and kept practising every day. Now his wonderful performances show the whole world what a great player he is.
We will surely meet difficulties during our life. What really matters is that we don't give up. Just keep working till we make it.
Ma Long has set a good example. He dreamed of being an excellent ping-pong player from childhood. In his early years as an athlete, he failed many times when he competed against top players. However, he held a strong will and kept practising every day. Now his wonderful performances show the whole world what a great player he is.
We will surely meet difficulties during our life. What really matters is that we don't give up. Just keep working till we make it.
解析：
【分析】本题为英语书面表达题，要求围绕主题“Where there is a will, there is a way”撰写100词左右的短文，需涵盖三部分内容：一是对该名言的理解，二是相关人物或自身事例，三是个人感悟。解题思路为：先开篇阐释名言核心内涵（坚持不放弃即可实现目标）；再选取贴合主题的典型事例（如乒乓球运动员马龙的经历）支撑观点；最后结合生活实际谈感悟，呼应主题，确保语言流畅、结构完整、字数达标。
【解析】按照题目要求的三个要点依次写作：1. 开篇点明名言含义：说明“Where there is a will, there is a way”意为只要坚持努力、永不放弃就能达成目标；2. 选取马龙的事例：介绍其从小立志成为优秀乒乓球运动员，多次比赛失利仍坚持训练，最终取得卓越成就；3. 结尾结合生活谈感悟：强调人生会遇困难，关键是不放弃，呼应主题。
【答案】I think "Where there is a will, there is a way" tells us that we can achieve anything if we keep trying and never give up. I think the sentence shows the truth of success. Ma Long has set a good example. He dreamed of being an excellent ping-pong player from childhood. In his early years as an athlete, he failed many times when he competed against top players. However, he held a strong will and kept practising every day. Now his wonderful performances show the whole world what a great player he is. We will surely meet difficulties during our life. What really matters is that we don't give up. Just keep working till we make it.
【知识点】英语书面表达、名言类写作
【点评】本文紧扣主题，结构清晰，开篇阐释名言内涵，选取马龙的典型事例支撑观点，结尾结合生活谈感悟，语言流畅自然，符合字数要求，是一篇符合要求的优秀征文。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】按照题目要求的三个要点依次写作：1. 开篇点明名言含义：说明“Where there is a will, there is a way”意为只要坚持努力、永不放弃就能达成目标；2. 选取马龙的事例：介绍其从小立志成为优秀乒乓球运动员，多次比赛失利仍坚持训练，最终取得卓越成就；3. 结尾结合生活谈感悟：强调人生会遇困难，关键是不放弃，呼应主题。
【答案】I think "Where there is a will, there is a way" tells us that we can achieve anything if we keep trying and never give up. I think the sentence shows the truth of success. Ma Long has set a good example. He dreamed of being an excellent ping-pong player from childhood. In his early years as an athlete, he failed many times when he competed against top players. However, he held a strong will and kept practising every day. Now his wonderful performances show the whole world what a great player he is. We will surely meet difficulties during our life. What really matters is that we don't give up. Just keep working till we make it.
【知识点】英语书面表达、名言类写作
【点评】本文紧扣主题，结构清晰，开篇阐释名言内涵，选取马龙的典型事例支撑观点，结尾结合生活谈感悟，语言流畅自然，符合字数要求，是一篇符合要求的优秀征文。
【难度系数】0.6