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UNIT 2 课时检测(四)
“Developing ideas”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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When Mark Dunajtschik escaped from the prison camp near the end of WWⅡ, he was forced to leave his homeland of Yugoslavia.Five years after the war ended, he became a toolmaker.The trade he mastered then may have decided on his career, but it was the life lessons he learned that finally shaped the character of the man he'd someday become.
Almost without housing in post-war Germany, Dunajtschik's only choice at that time was living in a shelter for the mentally and physically disabled.Seeing the daily challenges his housemates faced, he realized how just lucky he was.“Because I was given the opportunity to live in that home, which was founded by an industrialist in the 1880s, now that I am in a position where I can also do something, naturally I want to do it.” he told the New Zealand Herald.
At the age of 85, as one of the most successful industrialists in New Zealand, Dunajtschik is ready to give back.
Already known for his charitable works — having financed the country's Life Flight Trust helicopter rescue service — Dunajtschik is devoted to construction of a new children's hospital in Wellington.In 2017, he spent 50 million dollars of his own money toward building it.But Dunajtschik had no desire to simply throw money at the new hospital.He took a hands-on approach to all his projects.
Over the summer, construction passed a major milestone.As Dunajtschik and Spotswood looked on, the industrial support cranes were cleared from the site, signaling the outside was complete.“Those people that are born with a healthy body and mind can look after themselves and those unfortunate to be born with, or suffering ill health, need our help,” said Dunajtschik.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了新西兰实业家马克·杜纳伊奇克的个人经历和他对社会所做出的一些贡献。
1.What shaped Dunajtschik's character?
A.His trade. B.His career.
C.His experience. D.His homeland.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The trade he mastered ...become.”可知,杜纳伊奇克的个人经历塑造了他的性格。
2.What do we know about Dun