阅读理解I had just made a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months' preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial (200周年) Speech Contest. After not placing (获得名次) in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.I couldn't accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.
(1)
How did the author feel after finishing his speech?
A . Delighted.
B . Nervous
C . Confused.
D . Thrilled.
(2)
What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?
A . He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.
B . He felt so disappointed and didn't want to try again.
C . He felt upset for getting up early on a freezing morning.
D . He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.
(3)
Which of the following can best describe the author?
A . Tough and determined.
B . Strong-willed and talented.
C . Enthusiastic and generous.
D . Creative and attractive.
(4)
What does the author want to tell us?
A . Don't rely too much on others.
B . Stand up from where we fall.
C . Never mind others' judgments.
D . Learn to value memories in our life.
答案: B
D
A
B