学位英语试卷四.doc

华瑞学院2009年学位考试复习题 专业：公共 课程名称： 页数：5 题目 一 二 三 四 五 总分 核分人 题分 0 10 20 100 得分 得分 评卷人 . Reading (本题共 1 小题，每小题 分，共分） Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions . For each of the four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Passage 1 I was born with a disability that affects my balance, causing me to walk with a limp. Not only does it affect the function of the legs, but it also has an impact on the kidneys. The disability has had its ups and downs. As a young child, I can remember the way other children would stare at me because of the way that I walked. There were many times that my schoolmates would laugh at me and call my names simply because of their lack of understanding, especially back in the mid 70s and early 80s. Children then were just unwilling to take the time to learn why one of their classmates might walk, speak or seem noticeably different from themselves. Now that I am an adult, I have noticed that the stares and names have begun to fade, and judgments that once were negative have begun to turn toward acceptance. The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has played a great part in breaking down some of those barriers(障碍) that, as a child, left me to fight a war that seemed to have no end. Now I look beyond what I can’t do and focus on what I can. I have learned that limitations open doors that have been closed, showing other ways to meet our needs. I have always looked at life as a challenge, grasping each obstacle with open arms. There is nothing in this world that comes easy. I must stand tall and look forward, to be ever so ready for what still lies ahead. People often feel sorry for those who were born with some type of disability. But their compassion (怜悯) is misplaced. Yes, I may not be able to run as fast or perform certain tasks, but my disability gives me a better look at life and all that is around me. I want to be