【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 was a onceinalifetime opportunity to try acting through the Senior Play Project. Auditions (試鏡)came first. They weren39。t particularly difficult, more to see who may be a better fit tor certain roles. We were told our roles in the various plays, and started to work immediately. I was unsure of how I was as an actor, and I had to learn a lot fast: actions, my place in the story, my reactions, and countless other small details... As I began to improve as an actor, I was able to understand my characters better. My first character is a man named Roger who is a senior advisor to a presidential candidate in a play called The Spot. He39。s a shorttempered guy who says what he wants and takes what he wants to assist his candidate in today39。s tough political races. He39。s on the set of The Spot, an advertisement for the candidate, to make sure everything runs smoothly and that any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently. While I had really interesting characters, and the plays were funny and such a great experience to act in, I really love the Senior Play Project for the people. I worked with 12 other seniors who not only loved what they were doing, but offered help and advice throughout my entire learning process. Between the lights, sounds, costume and makeup, and plenty more, theatre is a team sport just like basketball or baseball. There are no small parts。 there is no one who isn39。t needed. I39。ve learned to appreciate live theatre, and the effort that every person in the show, both onstage and offstage, puts into it.（1）How did the author feel about being in the project? A.Lucky.B.Tired.C.Nervous.D.Confident.（2）What do we know about the character Roger? A.He means what he says.B.He puts up an advertisement.C.He gives advice to the candidate.D.He is running for president.（3）What does the author like most about the project? A.The people.B.The plays.C.The characters.D.The costume.（4）What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Senior Play Project.B.Acting for the First Time.C.What Makes a Good Actor.D.A Lesson Learnt through Acting.【答案】 （1）A（2）C（3）A（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇記敘文，作者講述了第一次登臺表演的經(jīng)歷。 （1）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的“As someone who takes part in so many activities, it39。s extremely difficult to find the time to be a part of any production. For me, it was a onceinalifetime opportunity to try acting through the Senior Play Project. ”對作者來說，這是一個千載難逢的機(jī)會，來嘗試表演，從而可以推斷出，作者對于參加這個項目感到非常幸運。故選A。 （2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第四段中的“My first character is a man named Roger who is a senior advisor to a presidential candidate in a play called ‘The Spot.’ He39。s a shorttempered guy who says what he wants and takes what he wants to assist his candidate in today39。s tough political races.”可知，羅杰在劇中是一位總統(tǒng)候選人的高級顧問，從而可以推斷出，他給候選人提供建議。故選C。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第四段中的“While I had really interesting characters, and the plays were funny and such a great experience to act in, I really love the Senior Play Project for the people. ”可知，作者最喜歡戲劇項目中的是人。故選A。 （4）考查主旨大意。根據(jù)第一段中的“On Wednesday, January 13th, I performed on stage for the first time.”及全文內(nèi)容可知，文章主要敘述作者第一次登臺表演的經(jīng)歷。故選B。 【點評】本題考點涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解，推理判斷和主旨大意三個題型的考查，是一篇故事類閱讀，要求考生在捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息的基礎(chǔ)上，進(jìn)一步根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系，進(jìn)行分析，推理，概括和歸納，從而選出正確答案。5．閱讀理解 Generally speaking, people like those who have a good sense of humor. Sometimes a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum (最后通牒) about being late on the job. Although there was a good reason for Brian39。s being late—serious illness at home—he decided that this bynowfamiliar excuse wouldn39。t work any longer. His boss was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech. Yes, the boss was, as Brian entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room (更衣室): everyone was hard at work. Brian39。s boss came up to him. Suddenly, Brian forced a smile and stretched out his hand. How do you do! he said. I39。m Brian. I39。m applying for a job, which, I understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. Doesn39。t the early bird get the worm? The room exploded in laughter. The boss clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. Brian had saved his job, with the only tool that could win—a laugh. Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying no, criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, it39。s the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. For example, many believe that edians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerance (忍受力) than people in any other forum.（1）Brian was late for his job because ________. A.he got up lateB.he was seriously illC.he was caught in a traffic jamD.he was busy apply