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阅读理解In my hometown of Idaho Falls, beneath the elevated train tracks that paralleled West Yellowstone Highway, there was a hidden gem that aroused my curiosity. A small opening in the hill, easily missed if one wasn't attentive, attracted me with its half-moon shape and stone-framed edges. Although it looked pointless, brilliant light poured through, creating a tapestry of thin trees covered in delicate, light green leaves—a symbol of freshness and new beginnings—and illuminating the space.That image remains vivid in my mind, evoking a fanciful notion of a gateway to a secret world where wood nymphs and fairies have fun. I imagined an embrace of beautiful light, a peaceful place where I would feel secure and understood.As a teenager, armed with a driver's license, I fantasized about driving to that spot and finally stepping through the opening. However, I knew deep down that the moment I ventured closer, the enchantment(魔法) would disappear like morning mist.Even in adulthood, I had a knack for summoning enchantment. I could marvel at drifting clouds, sensing their magical dance. Old forests showed an otherworldly wisdom, and seemingly coincidental events held a mystical fascination. But the pandemic, like a thief in the night, robbed me of that gift. Confined to our homes, the cries of our children merged with our own as we wrestled with teaching them reading and math. Weeks stretched into months, and months into years, eroding my ability to find enchantment in the boring life, leaving only the residue of a COVID-infected existence.So when I picked up Katherine May's newest book and read this bit, it felt really familiar:"I have lost some fundamental part of my knowing, some basic human feeling. Without it, the world feels like tap water left overnight, flat and chemical, short of life. I am like lightning seeking earth. Uneasy. I need a better way to walk through this life. I want to be enchanted again. "May has written an entire book about this, appropriately titled Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age. I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed—the realization that I wasn't alone in my struggle. May's exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the path I yearned to rediscover. Therefore, I can't wait to recommend this book to you. You won't be disappointed; you have my word. （1） The first three paragraphs talk about____ . A . how the author discovered a hidden opening in her hometown B . what role a secret world plays in kids fascinated with fairy tales C . how the author holds onto a sense of wonder as a curious child D . why there is an inevitable loss of enchantment upon inspection （2） Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the passage? A . draining up B . calling up C . stepping up D . filling up （3） What can you infer from the passage? A . The author identifies with the content in May's newest book. B . The author enjoys reading books in the company of her dog. C . The pandemic has taken away the author's ability to read. D . May's newest book serves as a reminder of the boring past. （4） The purpose of this passage is to ____ . A . compare ways to find enchantment in life B . recommend May's newest book to readers C . explain why a sense of wonder is important D . introduce the author's fascinating childhood 答案： C B A B

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