Pang Zhongwang: A Light in the Darkness
Pang Zhongwang is one of the most inspiring young scientists in China today. Born in 1999 in Wuqiao County, Hebei Province, his story is a living testament to the power of perseverance and education.
Pang grew up in extreme poverty. His father suffered from a severe mental illness, and his mother was disabled due to a spinal condition, leaving her unable to walk. As the only healthy member of the household, young Pang shouldered a heavy burden. He had to take care of his parents, do all the housework, and even collect waste materials to earn money for daily expenses. Despite these hardships and his own congenital heart condition, Pang never lost his passion for learning.
Life was a constant battle against fate, but Pang approached it with unwavering determination. He would get up at dawn to study and stay up late into the night reviewing lessons, often using an old lamp in his dim room. For him, knowledge was not just a subject—it was the only ladder out of poverty.
In 2017, his hard work paid off immensely. He scored an impressive 684 points in the college entrance examination, earning him a place at Tsinghua University, one of the world’s top universities. Despite widespread offers of financial support from society, Pang chose to remain independent. He relied on scholarships and odd jobs to fund his education, proving that he could stand on his own two feet.
Later, Pang pursued his doctoral studies at Tsinghua, focusing on cutting-edge scientific research aimed at solving national technical challenges. He worked tirelessly in laboratories, often sacrificing holidays. His dedication led to significant breakthroughs and several invention patents. Today, he stands as a shining example for millions of young people, showing that true success comes from within, regardless of external circumstances.
阅读理解
1. What did Pang Zhongwang do to support his family besides studying?
A. He sold his old books and clothes.
B. He collected waste things to earn money.
C. He worked as a part-time tutor in the village.
D. He helped his mother to run a small shop.
2. Why did Pang Zhongwang refuse the social financial help?
A. He was afraid that others would look down on him.
B.He wanted to keep his independence and self-respect.
C. The university had already given him a full scholarship.
D. He thought the money was not enough for his tuition.
3. The underlined word "testament" in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.
A. a sign or proof
B. a difficult problem
C. a kind of tradition
D. a famous story
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. It introduces how difficult Pang Zhongwang’s childhood was.
B. It tells us how Pang Zhongwang entered Tsinghua University.
C. It describes Pang Zhongwang’s life story and his inspiring spirit.
D. It explains the relationship between poverty and success.
5.What can we learn from Pang Zhongwang’s experience to deal with our own difficulties? (At least 30 words)
参考答案
1. B
解析：文中明确提到“collect waste materials to earn money for daily expenses”，A、C、D项在文中均未提及，属于无中生有。
2. B
解析：文中提到“Pang chose to remain independent. He relied on scholarships...”，说明他拒绝资助是为保持独立与自尊；A项为主观臆测，C、D项与原文不符。
3. A
解析：结合上下文“his story is a living testament to the power of perseverance”，可知“testament”在此处表示“证明、见证”，与“a sign or proof”含义一致。
4. C
解析：A、B选项仅为文章局部细节，不能概括全文；D选项表述过于绝对且偏离主旨；C选项涵盖了庞众望的人生经历与励志精神，是对全文的全面概括。
5.We should face difficulties bravely instead of giving up. We must believe in hard work and never lose hope, because persistence leads to success.
词汇积累
1. inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ (adj.) 鼓舞人心的
2. perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/ (n.) 毅力；坚持不懈
3. poverty /ˈpɒvəti/ (n.) 贫穷；贫困
4. severe /sɪˈvɪə(r)/ (adj.) 严重的；严厉的
5. disabled /dɪsˈeɪbld/ (adj.) 残疾的
6. burden /ˈbɜːdn/ (n.) 负担 v. 使负重
7. congenital /kənˈdʒenɪtl/ (adj.) 先天的；天生的
8. unwavering /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/ (adj.) 坚定的；不动摇的
9. cutting-edge (adj.) 最前沿的；尖端的
10. breakthrough /ˈbreɪkθruː/ (n.) 突破；重大进展
11.shoulder a burden 承担重担
12. daily expenses 日常开支
13. lose passion for 失去对……的热情
14. pay off 取得成功；得到回报
15. earn a place 获得名额/席位
16. remain independent 保持独立
17. rely on 依靠；依赖（替代depend on）
18.sacrifice holidays 牺牲假期
19. aim at 旨在；目的
20. Despite these hardships and his own congenital heart condition, Pang never lost his passion for learning.
尽管面临这些困难，还患有先天性心脏病，庞众望从未失去学习的热情。（despite引导让步状语的高级用法）
21. For him, knowledge was not just a subject—it was the only ladder out of poverty.
对他而言，知识不仅仅是一门学科——它是走出贫困的唯一阶梯。（not just...it was...强调句式）
22.True success comes from within, regardless of external circumstances.
真正的成功源于内心，无关外在环境。（regardless of引导让步状语）
