【名师指津】2017高考英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Astronomy the science of the stars限时特训 新人教版必修3.doc

Unit 4 Astronomy the science of the stars Ⅰ.阅读理解(建议用时16′) A [2016·保定摸底考试]Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. With a social worker mother, the Sutton children had inherited (继承) her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted. This year, Kinzie, her seven－year－old daughter was thrilled that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22－year－old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12－month－old son by herself. The phone rang on Sunday. A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing. Ann saw the cheer fade away from her childrens faces at the news. Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom. She returned, her face set with determination. Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table: $3.30. Everything she had. “Mom，” she told Ann, “I know its not much. But maybe this will buy a present for the baby.” At a breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her coworkers about her daughters story. To her surprise， staff members began to open their purses and empty their pockets to help Kinzie. On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashleys lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one. Ashley was very moved. Reflecting on a little girls generosity. Ashley says shell one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need. “Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away，” Ashley says. “Shes the type of kid Id like my son to grow up to be.” 一位母亲帮助穷人的善举影响了自己的孩子，母女共同将爱心传递，这也影响了别人。 1．According to the text, Ann Sutton ________. A．only cares about poor children B．has possessed a good fortune C．is warm－hearted and ready to help others D．is a single mother with a 12－month－old boy