27. 兴趣与爱好(10)-ok英语阅读理解精选

Both of Jessica's parents were lawyers and expected her to follow suit. So she went to law school, got a job at a great firm in Washington, DC, and worked as a lawyer for a decade. But her heart was never in it. “I had a big salary but no personal satisfaction,” she says.

Jessica found pleasure in the same thing that had brought her joy since joining the church choir at the age of 12. “Singing always felt like communicating something real at a spiritual and emotional level,” says Jessica. Yet she never considered it a career option.” That seemed like something people did in fairy tales, and I would never let my parents down.” She says.

It was her mom's diagnosis of brain cancer in 2009 that made Jessica realize she had to write her own happy-ever-after.” Work was busy and my mother was ailing. So I was flying back and forth from Washington, DC to Houston to see her,” Jessica says. “I finally said, “ enough!” and quit.” While caring for her mom, Jessica made a plan. She would spend her savings and study music for a year, and then open a part-time law practice so she could pursue her passion. Before her mother passed away two years later, she encouraged Jessica to follow her dream. Her song Live This Life was inspired by her mom, and her dad came to watch her perform at clubs.

In 2012, Jessica moved to Nashville to try singing and songwriting. A decade of presenting cases in court gave her the confidence to sing for a crowd. “At 20, I would have been too shy to perform,” says Jessica.

“Doing music is so free.” Jessica says. “There's no pressure to be a star. Success, to me, isn't

a dollar amount or a record deal; it's doing what I love.”

1.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Jessica didn't really like working as a lawyer.

B.Jessica didn't know what she truly loved for ten years.

C.Jessica wasn't satisfied with the pay she got as a lawyer

D.Jessica was grateful for her parents' arrangement for her

2.What does the underlined word “ailing” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Sick B, Crazy. C. Worried D. unhappy

3.What was Jessica's mother's attitude toward her singing?

A, Unknown B. Doubtful C. Supportive D. Negative

4.By telling Jessica's story, the writer most probably wants to .

A.Encourage us to pursue our dreams

B.Show that singing can be a practical career

C.Tell us the importance of choosing a right job

D.Show that family members' support is important

参考答案：AACA

On April 22, 2012, I jumped from an airplane 13,000 feet up. What was the purpose? It was just to overcome my fear of heights.

Seven years ago, when I went to France, I couldn't go up the Eiffel Tower because I was afraid. It seemed so high. I wanted to overcome my fear, so I could dare to go skydiving(跳伞). At first, I didn't think I could, but I finally made it.

I don't think that I could have jumped out of that plane without the encouragement of my wonderful friends and classmates—Yucel and Tatiana! It was a pity that we couldn't jump together. However, as we prepared to jump, there was something special among us—a special bond.

I made a reservation(预定) to go skydiving one week before the day of my jump. I felt nervous during the whole week, kind of blue; but mysteriously. When it was the moment to jump from the airplane, I didn't feel any fear… I just jumped! That was awesome! Awesome!

There was a whole new world and the beautiful sky. I had never seen such a beautiful world!!! First, I felt an awful acceleration(加速度), and then I felt like I was lying in the air… like a bird! I think it was an illusion, but it was wonderful!

The oncoming wind blew me strongly. It was amazing! After about 50 seconds of freefall, the parachute opened. When I landed on the ground, I felt a lack of oxygen. It was difficult to breathe in during the freefall.

I was so glad that I survived and was able to overcome my fear! Everything went well! If possible, I want to jump again. My first jump is an outstanding memory for me.

1. What could be the best title for the passage?

A.Overcoming Fear of Heights

B.Not Daring to Go up the Eiffel Tower

C.Jumping from a Plane

D. A Special Bond with Friends

2. By saying "I finally made it", the author means ___________________________

A.he gave up going skydiving in the end

B.at last he succeeded in skydiving

C.he made up his mind in the end

D.he finally made a reservation

3. The author felt it a pity that___________________________

A.he couldn't encourage his friends

B.he couldn't jump with his friends

C.he didn't climb the Eiffel Tower

D.he had made the reservation earlier

4. How did the author feel when it was time for him to jump?

A.He was a little afraid.

B.He was worried.

C.He was nervous.

D.He was very calm.

5. Why did the author feel a lack of oxygen when he was landing on the ground?

A.Because he was falling for about a minute.

B.Because it was his first time to do so.

C.Because people breathe in less air when falling freely.

D.Because the wind was blowing him strongly.

参考答案：1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C