阅读理解+完形填空+书面表达 一 阅读理解 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Stuck in Neutral by Terry Truman This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel, a 14-year-old boy with brain disease. He is highly intelligent, yet unable to move his muscles and communicate. Through his first-person description, he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged. This short novel forces young readers to think about the assumptions (臆断) they make about people with disabilities, and also addresses euthanasia (***) and quality of life as related social problems. Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt Frank McCourt’s New York Times best-selling memoir (回忆录) tells the story of his life growing up as an extremely poor child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances. He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have, and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face. The Last Lecture by Randy Paunch & Jeffrey Zazlow In 2006, when he was only 45 years old, Randy Paunch suffered from cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live. Inspired by a professors inspirational lecture, Paunch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months. In spite of his disease, the book, is surprisingly encouraging. It encourages young readers to focus on what’s truly importan