2017高考英语一轮复习构想 Unit 1 Festivals around the world课时作业 新人教版必修3.doc

Unit 1　Festivals around the worldⅠ.阅读理解 A (2017·临沂一中模拟) One day, I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot while waiting for my husband. A pretty female driver pulled into the spot beside our car. There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and teeth like an even row of pearls. A few minutes later, a nice looking man entered her car, leaned over and kissed her and she drove away. Sitting there, I wanted to cry. How could some people have it all? Then it became almost routine to see her about once a week. She seemed friendly and always waved, flashing a big smile. My envy continued to exist long after she drove away. A couple of weeks later, sitting in our usual parking lot, I was holding a book, watching her over the top of it. Her husband came to the car, took her arm and helped her out of the car. I could see very well as she moved to get out. She unsteadily walked around to the passenger side very slowly, leaning on a walking cane. Sitting sideways, she lifted one leg with her hands and then the other. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis (假肢) on the left leg and a brace (支持物) on the right leg. I couldnt watch them drive away as the tears were blinding me. Through my tears, I told my husband about the beautiful lady. He said he knew her husband and the story. The lady and her parents were in a car that got caught on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train. Both parents were killed and she was severely injured. She was only 12 years old. The railroad made a large settlement with her because the crossing had no signals. He explained her car was specially built for her needs as well as the home. I prayed for forgiveness all the way home. The lady I thought had everything I didnt. I realized how lucky I was to have my parents, the ability to walk, run or dance through life and many wonderful things money cant buy. I would not have traded places with the beautiful lady for anything. When you meet a person who seems t