2023-2024学年高一下学期英语限时训练6

高一英语限时训练 (6) 王兴 I. 阅读理解 A Born and brought up in a small family in Kaliwal village in Karnataka, India, Veeranna Madiwalar’s childhood was full of struggle. Even as his parents struggled to make ends meet, it was very difficult to pay his school fees (学费). It was his uncle who supported his education. “He used to say that he saw a changemaker and artist in me, and he wanted me to complete my education,” he says. After receiving his master’s degree in English and Kannada, he moved back to his hometown because he wanted to make education better for future generations. “I worked for four years before being made the headmaster of Nidagundi Ambedkar School in 2016,” he says, adding that the old and poor building and lack of infrastructure (基础设施不足) made him think of his own school’s state. Using his own money, he started small — he planted a few trees across the campus, and started repair work on the building. But he knew he could not fund the repair of the school alone and would need more help. So he used the power of social media(社交媒体) to raise money. “I started posting pictures of the school with my repairs on Facebook. Word spread and, surprisingly, many people came forward to help me,” he says. Today this school is a far cry from what it used to be — with colourful walls, many infrastructure, trees, a garden, and a library with picture books and audiovisual resources (视听资源) in English and Kannada. And the number of students has grown from 76 to 136. “The change is amazing,” says Suleman Sheikh, an official from the school. “It didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow journey, and everyone, even students, played a part in it. Today, the school stands proudly, and the students have a place they truly enjoy studying in.” 1. What do we know about young Veeranna? A. He lived a rich life. B. He finished his schooling. C. He struggled with his parents. D. He was brought up by his uncle. 2. What led Veeranna to go back to Kaliwal village? A. The plan to complete his degree.