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(2020·开封市一模)I'm Amanda Gorman.I've been crazy about writing poetry since third grade.After polishing up my skills for about a decade and having judges review my poetry and videos of my performances，I was named the country's Youth Poet Laureate in 2017.I've read my work at the Library of Congress.It's been an excellent journey especially since I used to have trouble saying half of the alphabet.
My twin sister Sarah and I were born very prematurely，which led to lots of ear infections.I didn't have as much luck as Sarah and the ear infections left me with a severe hearing problem，making it difficult to understand speech，which caused me to develop a speech impediment(障碍)．My sister would have to translate when I spoke because people had no idea what I was saying.Writing wasn't just fun；it was a way to have my voice heard and to stop me from feeling pity for my disability.And I was determined to read my poetry in front of audiences.
Our single mom couldn't always afford medical help.Sometimes she had to choose：Shall I put food on the table or make sure Amanda can say this word? When we couldn't pay，I'd spend about an hour a day recording my talking and correcting the mistakes again and again.But poetry was a constant.I didn't need expensive materials to train myself to be better at that.
At age 20，I still suffer from selfdoubt，but I have got a necklace which my grandmother gave me.When I'm nervous before performing，I hold it and say，“I am the daughter of black writers who fought for their freedom，broke their chains and changed the world.”And usually after saying that，I'm ready to go.
【语篇解读】 Amanda Gorman因为早产而有听力方面的问题和随之导致的语言障碍，但她从小酷爱写诗，并一直坚持，在2017年获得了“青年桂冠诗人”的称号。
1．Why was the visit to the Library of Congress special for Amanda?
A．Because she received a big award after the visit.
B．Because she was inspired to write poetry there.
C．Because she did some reading for the audience.
D．Because she succeeded in saying the alphabet there.
C [细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句“I've read my work at the Library of Congress.It's been an excellent journey especially since I used to have trouble saying half of the alphabet”可知，国会图书馆之行对于Amanda来说很特别是因为她在那里朗读了自己的作品，故选C。]
2．How is Sarah different from Amanda?
A．Sarah is physically healthier.
B．Sarah finds writing much more fun.
C．Sarah likes public speaking a lot more.
D．Sarah didn't have ear infections as a baby.
A [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I didn't have as much luck as Sarah”和“My sister would have to translate”可推知，Sarah的身体状况要比Amanda好，故A项正确。]
3．What did Amanda think of her mom?
A．Her mom didn't like setting the table.
B．Her mom struggled to support the family.
C．Her mom showed little concern for her.
D．Her mom was good at correcting her mistakes.
B [细节理解题。 根据第三段第一、二句“Our single mom couldn't always afford medical help...say this word”可知，Amanda的母亲辛苦养家，故B项正确。]
4．What can we know about Amanda from the last paragraph?
A．She's a black woman.
B．She's always confident.
C．She has many necklaces.
D．She aims to change the world.
A [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“I am the daughter of black writers”可知，Amanda是一个黑人，故选A。]
