1. (2021高二下·广州期末) 阅读理解

Yu Chenrui, 29, is a fantastic maker of automata. On social media, Spooner, a famous British automata artist, applauded Yu as "a great practitioner".

Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication

University of China in Beijing. "It is like meeting a like-minded friend, " Yu says, recalling the moment.

When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency near Shichahai, where he stayed for three years because. At that time, he was not sure whether he could make a living out of his hobby.

While working as a designer, Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Every day, when he walked along the Shichahai lake, he watched ducks swimming and diving. He envied, in a way, their freedom to do as they pleased.

Finally, though, despite the job's good salary, it was not enough to compensate for not following his true passion. In 2018, Yu quitted his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.

The studio he rents exceeds 200 square meters, and Yu has spent more than 300, 000 yuan refurbishing it. Just after finishing the restoration, Yu didn't know what to do and worried about cash flow. To keep himself occupied he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer every day.

Over time, Yu's reputation grew and his business flourished. With prices ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of yuan, his fantastic pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.

Many of Yu's creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Woodcutter and Worm is originated from his own experience of finding a wormhole while cutting wood.

In an age of technology, automata is undoubtedly a marginal sector. Yu estimates that it has attracted no more than 10 full-time makers and practitioners across the country. "I hope it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and makes them feel more connected and happier, " He says.

1. （1） What is the correct developing order according to the passage?

   a. Yu gardened to kill time.
   b. Yu was into automata.

   c. Yu resigned for his passion.
   d. Yu's business took off.

   e. Yu redecorated his studio.
   f. Yu worked for an advertising agency.

   A . fcbeda B . fcbead C . bfcead D . bfceda
3. （2） What does the underlined word "marginal" (in last paragraph) probably mean?

   A . non-mainstream B . commercial C . man-made D . superior
5. （3） What can we learn from the text?

   A . Yu showed an interest in automata when he was a kid. B . Yu's works of art stem from his findings in the real life. C . Ducks comforted Yu and became his like-minded friends. D . Automata has gained popularity among those from all walks of life.
7. （4） What is the best title for this passage?

   A . Knowledge Starts with Practice B . Good Mind Leads to Good Career C . Popularity of Arts Comes from Life D . The Pursuit of One's Interest Counts