专题08 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇(第二期)-备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用)

备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用) 第二期 专题08 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇 （23·24上·江苏镇江·期中）An author with cerebral palsy(脑瘫) who fulfilled his dream of writing a children’s book said he hoped it could help young people “be themselves”. Gavin Clift on wrote Max and the Magic Wish, about a boy with cerebral palsy who wishes to be like other children before starting school. Clifton wanted to convey the message that it is OK for children to be different. Clifton was expected to never walk, talk or go to mainstream school due to his condition. Clifton now walks and drives and can speak through a specialist machine. He said he wanted to show others what people with disabilities can do, “The person you become is the most important thing because you learn to adapt your life in your own way. And I want to show children and others with disabilities that being yourself is always the best that they should do. It has always been a dream of mine to write a children’s book and if I can educate more people and inspire them whilst making a difference to their lives, I would be so happy. It would be my biggest achievement yet.” Clifton said he wanted it to go against “keyboard warriors” searching for people with disabilities on social media. “I have suffered abuse from keyboard warriors myself but the best advice I can give is to never bite back and let go of all the horrible comments and let them go over your head.” The author’s father Martin Clifton said, “The doctor said he would never walk or talk because of his cerebral pals y that affects one side of his body. I am so proud of him.” Illustrator and publisher of Clifton’s book, Clare Thomas, said working with him was “an absolute honour”. She said, “He doesn’t let anything stand in his way.” 1．How is the third paragraph developed? A．By describing a process. B．By analyzing causes. C．By giving an example. D．By following time order. 2．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The motivation behind Clifton’s writing a book. B．The reason for Gavin Clifton