By May, 2012, my family was already distressed. My mother had breast cancer. And then an ulcer (溃疡) appeared on my tongue. It grew and wouldn't go away. My doctor suggested a physical examination and it was early June when I collected the reports.
“Your doctor will discuss the report with you, sir,” the nurse told me.
“You can tell me,” I said. “I can deal with it. My mother has cancer.”
“It's cancer. ”
The result hit me, and I had to idea how my life and I were about to change.
I shared the news with my family. I couldn't help crying. I thought about what I needed to do for my family and the everyday things as well. What was going to happen to my newspaper column(栏目)?I e-mailed the concerned editor about my situation. I also sent her a few columns to run while I was in treatment.
Two days later I had an operation, and I recovered quickly, but Mummy passed away soon. Except for the regular check-ups, life returned to normal. But a few months on, my doctor found cancer in my neck!
“What are my chances of survival?” I asked.
“Pick any number between one and hundred, ”the doctor replied.
I had another operation. This time my doctor said I also needed radiation therapy(化疗), which is very hard on a patient with cancer. But I was again not going to allow cancer to disturb my job and life.
I have been cancer-free for over three years now. I've been working, writing and columns and appearing on my TV shows. If the disease returns, I will be unhappy. But having experienced so much and enjoyed every day, I know I am also better equipped to deal with cancer or anything else.
8. The underlined word “distressed” in the 1st paragraph means
.
A.Confident | B.secure |
C.upset | D.doubtful |
9. Which is correct order according to the story ?
a. Cancer was found in my neck.
b. I had an operation along with radiation therapy.
c. I have been free of cancer for three years.
d. Cancer was found in an ulcer on my tongue.
e. My mom passed away.
A.d - b - a - e - c | B.e -a - c - d - b |
C.e -d - a - b - c | D.d - e - a - b – c |
10. The author intends to tell us to
.
A.put work in the first place | B.kill cancer with operations |
C.get along well with all family | D.face difficulties and live bravely |
11. Which of the following words best describes the author?
A.strong-willed | B.easy-going |
C.warm-hearted | D.peace-loving |