Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2023·湖北省七市联考)
The past few years have been difficult for 13-year-old Adeola Abraham.In 2020, the teen was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, and he survived a successful bone marrow transplant(骨髓移植) and rounds of chemotherapy(化疗)．Thankfully, Adeola is now out of the hospital.During his recovery, he found out that he had qualified for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Mississippi.While many teens would choose a memorable Disney trip, meet a favorite figure or get a PlayStation, Abraham instead chose to feed the homeless in his local community.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is famous for brightening the lives of children suffering from critical illnesses by meeting their wishes.A wish typically falls into three categories：a wish to have something, go somewhere or meet someone.Abraham's charitable wish to give came as a surprise to the organization.Linda Sermons，a Make-A-Wish Mississippi representative, said that Abraham's generous wish was the first of its kind in the organization's 35-year history.She was impressed with the teen's maturity and sense of sympathy.
Make-A-Wish Mississippi approved of the teen's wish in a big way.They created a service named after the teen, called Abraham's Table, which would provide free meals to the homeless every month for the next year.Local businesses generally donated food and supplies, and receivers gathered in Jackson's Poindexter Park for the meals.Abraham and his proud mom personally attended and handed out the food.Abraham's Table fed more than 80 people at its first event.Abraham said it warmed his heart when the receivers came back to thank him for the meal he provided.
Abraham now wants to inspire other teens to get more involved in local charity.He also wants to continue his mission of helping others by starting his own non-profit that helps those experiencing food insecurity.
语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了充满同情心的亚伯拉罕利用许愿的机会，选择为当地社区无家可归者提供食物的故事。
1．What made Abraham a remarkable boy？ A
A．His exceptional choice of a dream wish.
B．His great sufferings of a critical disease.
C．His special qualifications for a dream wish.
D．His successful survival from a blood disorder.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“While many teens...Abraham instead chose to feed the homeless in his local community.”和第二段第三句“Abraham's charitable wish to give came as a surprise to the organization.”可知，亚伯拉罕决定许愿完成慈善捐赠活动，这不同于一般孩子的选择，是一种非常卓越的行为。故选A。
2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3？ B
A．Eighty people or so benefited from Abraham's Table.
B．Abraham's act of kindness received positive reaction.
C．The organization provided financial help for the homeless.
D．The local businesses were greatly appreciated by the receivers.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知， Make-A-Wish基金会为亚伯拉罕专门成立了慈善项目，且该项目得到了当地企业的大力支持，受到这一项目帮助的人们也对亚伯拉罕表达了谢意。由此可知，亚伯拉罕的慈善行动得到了积极的回应。故选B。
3．According to the passage, which words can best describe Abraham？ C
A．Energetic and determined.
B．Mature and intelligent.
C．Sympathetic and selfless.
D．Generous and cautious.
解析：推理判断题。根据全文内容，特别是第二段最后一句“She was impressed with the teen's maturity and sense of sympathy.”可知，亚伯拉罕对无家可归者充满了同情心，利用许愿的机会无私地做慈善捐赠活动，而不是满足自己的愿望。由此可推断，亚伯拉罕是富有同情心且无私的。故选C。
4．Which of the following can best describe the story?
B
A．Hard work always pays off.
B．It's a blessing to be a giver.
C．Actions speak louder than words.
D．Miracles often occur in bad luck.
解析：推理判断题。本篇文章主要讲述了无私且充满同情心的亚伯拉罕利用许愿的机会，选择为当地社区无家可归者提供食物的故事。B项(做一名给予者是一种幸事。)最能概括文章内容。A项(努力总是有回报的。)、C项(行胜于言。)、D项(奇迹常在厄运中发生。)均不符合文章主旨。故选B。
