《2025年红对勾高考一轮复习金卷英语》

Test 4（2024·江西鹰潭第二次模拟）
I was born missing my left arm. And while there really wasn’t anything I couldn’t do, it felt like an obvious disadvantage in a world desiring perfection. In 1986, at 18 months, I was fitted with a prosthetic (假肢的) device, a decision made by my parents so that I would mix in and develop “normally”.
I spent my entire childhood trying to fit in. I did just about anything to ease the special pain of the stares and hurtful jokes from my classmates. I wore long sleeves and did whatever I needed to do to become invisible. By the time I was 8 years old, I had no self - confidence, and the hand I was wearing was making it harder and harder for me to fit in. So I decided I was better off without one. I didn’t need anyone to fix me, because I wasn’t broken.
One of the most obvious ways for me to prove that I wasn’t going to be limited by my disability was through movement. I developed a love for sports, in particular swimming. I felt free and excited when I powered through the water. I was selected to join my first Australian swimming team at age 13, and I successfully represented my country for eight years. I realized I’d made a name for myself because of my disability—not in spite of it.
I taught myself how to be comfortable in a society filled with insecurities. So when I was first contacted in 2021 by Simon Pollard, whose company Covvi was on a mission to create the world’s most advanced bionic (仿生) hand, I was a bit surprised. He asked me to try the hand and, if I was comfortable with the idea, to become a patient advocate. Through sharing my journey, I’m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That’s why I wear a bionic hand—not because I’m broken, but because I have an opportunity to enhance the human capabilities that already exist.
★13. What was the author’s early childhood probably like?
A. He struggled to do well in study.
B. He did well with the prosthetic hand.
C. He suffered a lot from unkind treatment.
D. He received acceptance among his classmates.
14. Why did the author start swimming?
A. To make himself known.
B. To join his classmates for fun.
C. To satisfy his parents’ expectations.
D. To boost confidence and gain happiness.
15. What does the author possibly think about his role as a patient advocate?
A. Encouraging.
B. Surprising.
C. Successful.
D. Stressful.
16. What can we learn from the author’s story?
A. Embrace change and adaptability.
B. Communication and teamwork lead to success.
C. Experience comes from having unstoppable trials.
D. Turn your uniqueness into your greatest strength.

答案： 13. C 14. D 15. A 16. D