三、新素材 阅读诗歌，选择正确的答案。
When the road is hard and long, and you feel you're not so strong.
When you want to turn away, remember to try another day.
Every failure helps you grow.
Plant a seed, and then watch it blossom(开花).
Mountains seem so high to climb, but you'll make it—one step at a time.
Don't be afraid, every expert once was
green.
Keep on trying, keep on going, let your confidence keep growing!
(
B
)1. According to the poem, how can we climb a high mountain?
A. By running fast.
B. One step at a time.
C. By asking for help.
(
B
)2. What does the underlined word "green" probably mean?
A. The colour of grass.
B. Inexperienced or new.
C. Feeling sick.
(
B
)3. According to the poem, what should you do when you feel weak?
A. Give up and rest.
B. Remember to try another day.
C. Ask someone for help.
(
B
)4. What is the poem mainly about?
A. The beauty of mountains.
B. The importance of never giving up.
C. Different kinds of feelings.
解析：
【分析】
本题为英语诗歌阅读理解题，需结合诗歌原文内容解答各小题：第1题定位到诗歌中关于爬高山的语句，第2题结合语境猜测划线词含义，第3题找到对应感觉虚弱时的建议，第4题归纳诗歌主旨。
【解析】
1. 第1题：诗歌中明确提到“Mountains seem so high to climb, but you'll make it—one step at a time.”，即爬高山要一步一步来，对应选项B。
2. 第2题：划线词“green”所在句意为“每个专家曾经是green”，结合语境，此处指“没经验的、新手”，对应选项B。
3. 第3题：诗歌中“When you want to turn away, remember to try another day.”对应感觉虚弱想放弃时的建议，即记得再试一天，对应选项B。
4. 第4题：诗歌整体鼓励人们遇到困难时坚持、不放弃，对应选项B。
【答案】
1.B 2.B 3.B 4.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题通过英语诗歌考查阅读理解能力，需学生准确提取细节、结合语境猜词、归纳主旨，是常见的英语阅读题型。
【难度系数】
0.5
