2023届高三英语三轮复习冲刺押题外刊阅读理解专项训练 (45)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练45 ——改编自Big News, Little News 【文章】 Eleven-year-old Henry loved his job as a paperboy, but when he delivered the news that the local paper was closing down, he was shocked and saddened. Despite this setback, Henry didn't lose hope. Instead, he asked his customers how they felt about losing the community's source of news. He realized that there was still a need for local news and thought up a plan to deliver it himself. Using his notebook, Henry collected stories, advertisements, recipes, requests, and more from his neighbors. With the help of the librarian, Miss Ginger, he learned how to mimeograph purple copies of their news-page, which he called the Tree Streets News. Henry's customers were thrilled with the idea and came forward with their own stories, ads, and requests to include in the Tree Streets News. The residents used the page to communicate and connect with each other. This heartwarming story shows how one person's initiative and positive attitude can make a difference in their community. When faced with a setback, like the loss of a beloved newspaper, it is essential to look for alternative solutions and create something new. Henry's dedication to his community and his willingness to take risks helped him become an inspiration to his neighbors. In summary, this beautiful story reminds us that we should never give up hope and always look for ways to bring people together. We can make a difference by being proactive and connecting with our community, even in challenging times. 【重点词汇&词组】 1. eleven-year-old [ɪˈlɛvn-jɪr-oʊld] adj. 十一岁的 2. paperboy [ˈpeɪpərˌbɔɪ] n. 报童，送报员 3. closing down [ˈkloʊzɪŋ daʊn] phrasal verb. 关闭，停刊 4. shocked [ʃɑkt] adj. 震惊的，惊愕的 5. saddened [ˈsædn̩d] adj. 感到悲伤的，伤心的 6. setback [ˈsɛtbæk] n. 挫折，失败 7. lose hope [luːz hoʊp] phrase. 失去希望 8. customers [ˈkʌstəmərz] n. 顾客，客户 9. losing [ˈluːzɪŋ] v. 失去，失掉 10. community [kəˈmjunəti] n. 社区，社会 11. source [sɔrs] n. 来源，资源 12. local [ˈloʊkəl] adj. 当地的，本地的 13. need [nid] n. 需