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1、 高考英语外刊阅读理解训练希望之路改编自Trail of HopeThe author of this story has just experienced the empty nest syndrome after raising her children and moving to a new place where she feels isolated. However, she begins to take walks with her husband and discovers a paved trail where she encounters several kinds of p
2、eople and animals. The author observes how these ordinary individuals, despite facing difficulties, make efforts to move forward. She admires their stories and energy, and is ultimately inspired by an elderly woman who sprints past her without letting age or any other barrier hold her back. This enc
3、ounter motivates the author to fill her empty nest with abundance and to move forward in life.The empty nest syndrome is a common phenomenon that parents experience when their children move out of home. It may lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, or purposelessness. Often, individuals in this si
4、tuation look for ways to reconnect with themselves and their partners. Taking up new hobbies or engaging in physical activity can be an effective way to do this. In the case of the author, walking on a trail provided her with an opportunity to exercise while also observing ordinary individuals doing
5、 the same.The authors observations suggest that despite personal or global challenges, individuals continue to push forward and find joy in simple things. Some use creative ways to overcome barriers, such as the man with a prosthetic leg cycling effortlessly down the trail. Others teach their childr
6、en to ride a bike or take their toddlers fishing. Each of these activities requires effort but rewards participants with small joys.The elderly woman sprinting down the trail is a symbol of resilience, determination, and fearlessness. She acts as an inspiration for the author, who realizes that she
7、too can move forward in life and fill her empty nest with abundance. Looking at others lives, thoughts, and stories, we can learn valuable lessons about resilience, optimism, diversity, and acceptance.In conclusion, the story illustrates how a simple activity like walking on a trail can transform on
8、es perspective on life. It emphasizes the importance of taking action, engaging in physical activities, and observing the lives of others to find inspiration for our own. The authors shift from feeling isolated and sad to feeling motivated and excited about her future serves as an example of how we
9、can all overcome difficult times and move forward with purpose and joy.【重点词汇】1. author (r) n. 作者2. syndrome sndrm n. 综合症，综合征3. raise rez v. 抚养，养育4. children tldrn n. 孩子，儿童5. move muv v. 移动；搬家 6. new nju adj. 新的，最新的7. place ples n. 地方，处所8. feel fil v. 感觉，觉得9. isolate aslet v. 使隔离；使孤立10. walk wk v. 走路
10、，散步11. husband hzbnd n. 丈夫，夫君12. discover dskv(r) v. 发现，找到13. pave pev v. 铺设，铺底14. trail trel n. 小路，径口15. encounter nkant(r) v. 遭遇，碰见16. several sevrl pron. 几个，若干个17. kinds kandz n. 种类，类别18. animal nml n. 动物19. observe bzv v. 观察，注视20. ordinary rdneri adj. 普通的，平常的21. individual ndvdul n. 个人，个体22. des
11、pite dspat prep. 尽管，虽然23. face fes v. 面对，面临24. difficulty dfklti n. 困难，艰难25. effort ef(r)t n. 努力，尝试26. make mek v. 做，制造27. admire dma(r) v. 欣赏，赞美28. story stri n. 故事，小说29. energy endi n. 精力，能量30. elderly eldli adj. 年长的，老年的31. woman wmn n. 女人，女性32. sprint sprnt v. 冲刺跑，短跑33. age ed n. 年龄34. barrier br
12、(r) n. 屏障，障碍35. hold hld v. 持有，抱有36. back bk adv. 回来，向后37. motivate mtvet v. 激发，激励38. fill fl v. 填充，装满39. nest nest n. 巢，窝40. common kmn adj. 普遍的，常见的41. phenomenon fnmnn n. 现象42. parents pernts n. 父母43. lead lid v. 导致，引导44. loneliness lnlins n. 孤独，寂寞45. sadness sdns n. 悲伤，悲哀46. purposelessness ppsls
13、ns n. 无目的，没有目标 47. individuals ndvdjlz n. 个人，个体48. situation stjen n. 情况，局面49. reconnect riknekt v. 重新联系，重建关系50. physical fzkl adj. 身体的，实物的。【阅读理解练习题】1. What is the authors main purpose in writing this story?A. To describe her experience with the empty nest syndrome.B. To encourage readers to take up
14、 new hobbies.C. To highlight the importance of physical activity.D. To inspire readers to find joy in simple things.答案：D。解析：文章主要通过作者的故事来强调寻找简单的乐趣对于克服生活中的困难和挑战是多么重要。因此选D。2. What does the term empty nest refer to in the story?A. The distance between the authors home and other places.B. The feeling of
15、loneliness experienced by parents when their children move out.C. The type of trail that the author walks on with her husband.D. The state of being physically active and engaged in new hobbies.答案：B。解析：文章明确提到“empty nest syndrome”，即当孩子搬离家后父母会感到的孤独感、悲伤或无目的感。因此选B。3. How does the author begin to overcome
16、 the empty nest syndrome?A. By moving to a new place and meeting new people.B. By engaging in physical activity and taking walks on a trail.C. By reconnecting with her children and spending more time with them.D. By finding new hobbies to occupy her time.答案：B。解析：文章指出采取新的兴趣爱好或进行体育运动可以是缓解“empty nest s
17、yndrome”的有效方式。而作者通过与丈夫散步并发现了那条铺好的小路，这使她能够锻炼身体并在观察到其他行人时感受生活的喜悦。因此选B。4. What can be inferred about the individuals the author encounters on the trail?A. They all have similar backgrounds.B. They all face personal or global challenges but continue to move forward.C. They are all elderly and physically
18、 active.D. They all take part in outdoor activities like cycling and fishing.答案：B。解析：文章描述了作者所遇到的平凡人物，而且他们尽管面临困难，但仍然努力前进，并享受生活中一些小的乐趣。因此选B。5. What does the elderly woman who sprints past the author symbolize?A. Fearlessness and resilience.B. Loneliness and isolation.C. Discontent with life.D. Anger a
19、nd frustration.答案：A。解析：文章提及这位老奶奶是坚韧、决心和无畏的象征。通过她所代表的态度和行为，她激励了作者，让她明白自己也可以像这位老人家一样勇往直前充实自己的生活。因此选A。6. How can individuals find inspiration for their own lives, according to the story?A. By engaging in physical activity and taking walks.B. By observing the lives of others and learning from their stor
20、ies.C. By connecting with themselves and their partners.D. By taking up new hobbies and pursuing creative endeavors.答案：B。解析：文章指出人们可以通过观察他人的生活、思想和故事来获取有价值的启示。因此选B。7. What lesson can be learned from the man with a prosthetic leg cycling down the trail?A. The importance of creativity in overcoming barr
21、iers.B. The value of physical activity for all individuals.C. The joy that comes from simple activities.D. The need to make efforts in order to find small rewards.答案：B。解析：文章提到残疾人骑自行车是克服障碍的一种新思路，而且就像其他流动的节目一样，骑车需要努力但会带给参与者小小的快乐。因此选B。8. What is the authors overall message in this story?A. Life can be
22、full of challenges, but with effort and determination, we can find purpose and joy.B. Physical activity is the only effective way to combat the empty nest syndrome.C. Finding joy in simple things requires a drastic change in lifestyle.D. Aging should not prevent individuals from engaging in physical
23、 activity.答案：A。解析：全文以作者经历的空巢综合症为背景，并着重描述了她为打破孤独和悲伤所做的努力。作者的观察表明即使面对个人或全球挑战，人们也会继续前进并在简单的事物中找到喜悦。最后作者成为了那位“不让年龄或任何障 【全文逐句对照翻译】这个故事的作者在抚养孩子和搬到一个让她感到孤立的新地方后，刚刚经历了空巢综合症。The author of this story has just experienced the empty nest syndrome after raising her children and moving to a new place where she fe
24、els isolated.然而，她开始和丈夫散步，发现了一条铺好的小路，在那里她遇到了几种人和动物。However, she begins to take walks with her husband and discovers a paved trail where she encounters several kinds of people and animals.作者观察了这些普通人如何在困难面前努力前行。The author observes how these ordinary individuals, despite facing difficulties, make effort
25、s to move forward.她欣赏他们的故事和活力，最终受到一位老妇人的启发，这位老妇人从她身边疾驰而过，没有让年龄或任何其他障碍阻碍她。She admires their stories and energy, and is ultimately inspired by an elderly woman who sprints past her without letting age or any other barrier hold her back.这次相遇促使作者用富足填满她的空巢，并在生活中继续前进。This encounter motivates the author to
26、 fill her empty nest with abundance and to move forward in life.空巢综合症是父母在孩子搬出家后经历的一种常见现象。The empty nest syndrome is a common phenomenon that parents experience when their children move out of home.它可能会导致孤独、悲伤或漫无目的的感觉。It may lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, or purposelessness.通常，在这种情况下，人们会寻找与
27、自己和伴侣重新建立联系的方法。Often, individuals in this situation look for ways to reconnect with themselves and their partners.培养新的爱好或参加体育活动是一种有效的方法。Taking up new hobbies or engaging in physical activity can be an effective way to do this.就发件人而言，在小路上行走为她提供了一个锻炼的机会，同时也观察了普通人做同样的事情。In the case of the author, walki
28、ng on a trail provided her with an opportunity to exercise while also observing ordinary individuals doing the same.作者的观察表明，尽管个人或全球面临挑战，人们仍在继续前进，并在简单的事情中找到快乐。The authors observations suggest that despite personal or global challenges, individuals continue to push forward and find joy in simple thing
29、s.有些人用创造性的方法来克服障碍，比如一个戴着假肢的人毫不费力地沿着小路骑自行车。Some use creative ways to overcome barriers, such as the man with a prosthetic leg cycling effortlessly down the trail.其他人则教孩子骑自行车或带孩子去钓鱼。Others teach their children to ride a bike or take their toddlers fishing.每一项活动都需要付出努力，但会给参与者带来小小的快乐。Each of these activ
30、ities requires effort but rewards participants with small joys.在小路上奔跑的老妇人象征着坚韧、决心和无畏。The elderly woman sprinting down the trail is a symbol of resilience, determination, and fearlessness.她激励着作者，让作者意识到自己也可以在生活中继续前进，让自己的空巢充满富足。She acts as an inspiration for the author, who realizes that she too can mo
31、ve forward in life and fill her empty nest with abundance.看看别人的生活、思想和故事，我们可以学到关于韧性、乐观、多样性和接纳的宝贵经验。Looking at others lives, thoughts, and stories, we can learn valuable lessons about resilience, optimism, diversity, and acceptance.总之，这个故事说明了像在小路上散步这样简单的活动是如何改变一个人对生活的看法的。In conclusion, the story illus
32、trates how a simple activity like walking on a trail can transform ones perspective on life.它强调了采取行动、参与体育活动、观察他人的生活以寻找自己灵感的重要性。It emphasizes the importance of taking action, engaging in physical activities, and observing the lives of others to find inspiration for our own.作者从孤独和悲伤到对未来充满动力和兴奋的转变，为我们提供了一个例子，告诉我们如何克服困难，带着目标和快乐向前迈进。The authors shift from feeling isolated and sad to feeling motivated and excited about her future serves as an example of how we can all overcome difficult times and move forward with purpose and joy.学科网（北京）股份有限公司