中考英语复习 阅读理解练习 The Parkinson’s Painter 课文原文及练习含答案.doc

The Parkinsons PainterNorman Greenstein lives in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. After being diagnosed with Parkinsons, he decided to turn his dark diagnosis into a good chance to achieve a lifelong dream. Now, Norman Greenstein is known as “The Parkinsons Painter”.When Norman was young, he loved painting and dreamed of being an artist. But a teacher of an art school didnt think he had a talent for painting after he showed his work to the teacher. Then Norman put his dream aside, and supported his family whole-heartedly. However, his love for painting was always in his heart. In 2008, when he was diagnosed with Parkinsons and had to get treatment, he decided to pick up the brush again. Then Norman began painting every day as a way to stay busy. He joyfully found that this creative work helped him face the problems of his Parkinsons. He said, “Painting has brought me happiness and peace. Its a very important activity for me. The simple movements while painting relax me.”In addition to creating his own paintings, Norman also tries to help other people like him. He raises money to support the research on Parkinsons. He shares his experience with people with Parkinsons in an effort to help them find the same relief. Also, Norman sells his paintings. He gives away 20% of all sales to two Parkinsons research organizations.Norman didnt give up his dream in the face of Parkinsons. Instead, it has inspired him to work hard for his dream. And we may learn something from him. We never know what life will throw at us but we can choose how to face the difficulties in life.True(T) or False(F)?( )1. Painting helped Norman with his Parkinsons.( )2. Norman supported his family by selling paintings.Choose the best answer. ( )1. What did Norman want to be? A. An artist. B. A teacher. C. A doctor. ( )2. Norman began painting every day when he _. A. was studying in high school B. started to fight against Parkinsons C. decided to support his family ( )3. Whats Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. How Norman helps others. B. When Norman sells his paintings. C. Why Norman shares his experience. ( )4. Which of the following words can we use to describe Norman? A. Smart and humorous. B. Quiet and honest. C. Strong and kind-hearted. Complete each sentence with one word in its proper form.create, diagnose, inspire, joy 1. The singer has _ millions of people. 2. Please dry your tears and face life _.3. They are waiting for the doctors _.4. _ thinking is very important for an editor. Translate the following sentences with phrases from the article.1. 她为自己的两个孩子都有音乐天赋感到自豪。(have a talent for)2. 我们能暂时把这个问题先搁置一旁吗？(put aside)3.为了保持健康，他戒了烟。(in an effort to)Keys:True(T) or False(F)?1. T2. FChoose the best answer. 1. A2. B3. A4. CComplete each sentence with one word in its proper form.1. inspired2. joyfully3. diagnosis4. CreativeTranslate the following sentences with phrases from the article.1. She is proud that both her children have a talent for music. 2. Can we put this question aside for now? 3. He stopped smoking in an effort to stay healthy. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司