选择性必修第三册 Unit 4 Adversity And Courage 题组训练2-【导与练】2024高考英语一轮复习高中总复习第1轮能力提升题组训练（新教材，人教版）

题组训练2 Ⅰ.阅读 A Thankfully,I found the courage to persevere in the face of adversity and succeeded.Otherwise,I could be a victim and feel sorry for myself for the rest of my life. A doctor told me at a young age that I would likely never graduate from high school due to my severe hearing loss and my extremely slow speech development.I found the courage to work hard in school and be active in sports and other activities despite wearing hearing aids and living with a 70% hearing loss.By the time I was college-age,I started losing my night vision.I decided to go away to college 300 miles from home.I obtained my bachelor’s degree and graduated with honours.Even though I had terrible hearing loss and was beginning to lose my sight at night,I found the courage to begin a professional career. After earning my MBA degree,I accepted a position in the Corporate Affairs Department.When I was working on my MBA degree,I found the courage to ask someone successful despite facing similar challenges to mentor (指导) me.He encouraged me to consider this company as he knew the company was committed to diversity and inclusion (包容).I nervously started my new career,because my vision loss had progressed significantly in the past few years.I am thankful to have a mentor that encouraged me and I am thankful I found the courage to apply for a position in this company. While the company fosters a supportive,encouraging environment,it still takes courage for me to require what I need to make sure I am successful in my career.I need courage to speak up and ask for suitable accommodations to do my job.I also have to ask for assistance navigating through unfamiliar areas.I have found that everyone at this company is always more than willing to take my requests into account. Even though I face daily challenges,I have so much to be grateful for.We often face difficulties we cannot control,but we can be courageous in order to face adversity and address challenges. 1.What does the underlined word “adve