（2025届陕西省山西省宁夏青海省四省高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题）At the age of 25, David Puglia’s life drastically changed. It started when his health severely declined. After a number of medical consultations, David finally got an answer: He had accumulated spinal fluid (积液) in his neck. Medical professionals were able to provide a solution. Unfortunately, that solution involved a highly invasive 12-hour surgical procedure, not to mention the fact that it seemed likely the fluid was caused by a brain tumor (肿瘤).
Thankfully, David did not have a brain tumor after all. The fluid around his neck was also successfully drained. That said, David was met with a new issue: his fingers have no feeling. This made everyday tasks much more strenuous, including buttoning up his own shirt, something he was required to do frequently for his job. “During a work trip, he had to ask a stranger to help him in buttoning his shirt,” his brother, Michael, shares with InspireMore. “He felt very awful.”
However, it inspired David to think outside of the box. If he was struggling like this, there was no way he was alone. So, for the sake of his own independence, and that of others, he got to work creating an alternative. Best of all, Michael helped turn his vision into a reality!
This resulted in the creation of the Magnetic Button. It has changed David’s life for the better, but he’s not the only one who has benefited from their hard work. This product is available for others to order online, too! This has been life-changing, and both David and Michael hope to see these magnetic buttons continue to help folks from all around the world.
“To this day, David’ s fingers are numb (麻木的) and need the Magnetic Button every day for work,” Michael shares. “I hope that we can increase awareness and distribution of our product, making it more accessible to those who could benefit from it.”
222．What does the underlined word “strenuous” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Difficult. B．Meaningless. C．Unavoidable. D．Boring.
223．What drove David to create the Magnetic Button?
A．His brother’s encounter. B．A familiar doctor’s advice.
C．His love for invention. D．An embarrassing experience.
224．What will be the focus of David’s work in the future?
A．Improving the design of the Magnetic Button.
B．Finding a cure for his numb fingers.
C．Promoting the Magnetic Button.
D．Developing more products.
225．Which words can best describe David?
A．Humorous and helpful. B．Optimistic and creative.
C．Ambitious and honest. D．Responsible and grateful.
【答案】222．A 223．D 224．C 225．B
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