1 . All seven people have been rescued from a stricken cable car high above a remote Pakistan valley, a spokesman for the state-run emergency services said.

Pakistani authorities said army commandos (突击队), with the help of civilians, made the final rescues after an operation lasting hours. Floodlights were installed and a ground-based operation reached the remaining two people late on Tuesday more than 12 hours after their cable car was damaged, leaving it hanging unsteadily at an angle.

A helicopter had earlier plucked two children to safety before darkness. High winds meant the air rescue had to be called off. Rescuers used the cable keeping the cable car from plunging (突然向下冲) into the valley as a zip line to rescue three more children. Relatives of those trapped prayed while watching the operation and anxious crowds gathered on both sides of the valley, which is in a mountainous area of Battagram, about 125 miles (200km) north of Islamabad.

Several military helicopters had earlier in the day flown sorties and an airman was lowered by a set of bands to deliver food, water and medicine. Commandos could be seen on local TV trying to lower themselves on ropes from the helicopters to the cable car. An expert confirmed that the rescue was delicate because the wind created by the helicopters’ blades could further weaken cables holding the car up in the sky.

The children trapped were teenage boys studying at the government high school. The school is located in a mountainous area and there are no safe crossings, so it’s common to use the chairlift. People who live in the northern mountainous regions of Pakistan often use chairlifts for transport from one village to another. In 2017, 10 people were killed when a chairlift cable broke sending passengers plunging into a valley in a mountain hamlet near the capital, Islamabad.

1. How many people were saved 12 hours after cable car was trapped?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Seven.

D．Five.

2. How was the rescue conducted by army commandos and civilians?

A．By cable car.

B．By helicopter.

C．By floodlights.

D．By a zip line.

3. Why did the air rescue had to be called off?

A．The weather condition was tough with heavy rain.

B．The cable was left hanging at a dangerous angle.

C．The air rescue staff were incompetent.

D．The wind created by the helicopters’ blades is strong.

4. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To inform the underlying accident.	B．To provide background information.
C．To indicate the following settlement.	D．To public the rescuing result.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A horrible earthquake     1     (strike) Tangshan on 28 July, 1976, before which nature had presented many signs.     2     (fortunate), people paid no attention to them.

At 3:42 a.m., one of the most     3     (dead) earthquakes of the 20th century began,     4     (destroy) nearly everything in the city in less than one minute. It seemed as if the world were coming to     5     end.

But hope was not     6     (lose). Rescuers, including soldiers, doctors, nurses and workers came to help those     7     were lucky enough to survive the earthquake. They     8     (dig) out the trapped, buried the dead and built shelters. Thanks to their joint efforts, the city began to revive itself and got back     9     its feet. The reconstruction of Tangshan city shows the     10     (wise) of Chinese people to stay positive in times of disaster.

3 . IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP your kit accessible because you never know when you’ll need it. In fact, statistics indicate that more medically reported injuries happen at home than in public places, at the work place and on the road combined. To ensure you are adequately prepared for any emergency, here are the essential basics.

● Buy the Right Container

Your first-aid items should be kept in a waterproof bag or an airtight container with clear sections that allow you to quickly see what’s inside.     1     A good quality ready-made first-aid kit should have most, if not all, of the things we’ve suggested. Look for one created by a trustworthy organization, then buy any missing items separately.

●     2    

It’s essential to regularly review and refill your first-aid kit contents to ensure that it is adequately stocked and all supplies are in good condition. Check the expiration(过期) dates of all medications and promptly replace any that have expired.     3    . Restock items like clean dressings, bandages, and other essential items, so your first-aid kit remains fully equipped and prepared to provide immediate assistance when needed.

● Get Some Training

There’s no better way to prepare yourself for emergencies than by taking a course.     4    . They also publish brochures, some in pocket size that you can keep in your kit. These guides can lead you through a range of situations-from panic attacks to spinal injuries—with pictograms.

● Know When to Get Help

    5    . If a wound is large or deep, or doesn’t stop bleeding after10 minutes of pressure, call 911 or head to the nearest hospital emergency room. Also seek help if you or someone else has trouble breathing, or experiences sudden or severe pain or any other potential medical emergency.

A．Check Expiration Dates

B．Keep Your Kit Up-to-Date

C．Any cut longer than 1 inch will need stitches.

D．Consider engaging in practical training for better emergency skills.

E．Organizations like the RedCross offer weekend basic first aid certifications.

F．Also, make sure that you have enough supplies for any potential emergencies.

G．That way you won’t have to dig around or dump things out of the kit to find what you need.

4 . “I was dead for 67 minutes. It’s a miracle that I’m here today.” Those are the words of Bruce Richardson, who survived a cardiac arrest (心脏骤停) in July 2016 thanks to the quick actions of his friends and the first responders who refused to give up.

It was an early summer morning, a typical Saturday. Bruce volunteered as usual in the community center. “I had no symptoms that there was any problem. It was a completely normal morning; I felt fine,” he shared. “I was visiting with friends. Then, I passed out. What happened next I know from what others have told me.”

Bruce’s friend, Jack, had learned how to perform CPR, and he quickly began chest compressions. Another friend, Doug, dialed 911 and the operator walked him through compressions until first responders arrived. Once the ambulance arrived, the paramedics tried five times to restart Bruce’s heart with an AED. By this time, Bruce had been without a heartbeat for over 30 minutes, often when time of death is called. On the phone with an emergency room doctor. one of the paramedics was instructed to try two AEDs simultaneously (同时). It worked; Bruce’s heart began to beat again. Incredibly, he awoke the next day and was able to communicate. After a week, Bruce made a full recovery and left the hospital.

Since Bruce’s cardiac arrest, he has since been able to resume a normal life with some differences. He now is a passionate CPR advocate. He has shared his story in the news, and last year he was a guest speaker at the Association’s Indianapolis Heart & Stroke Ball to encourage people to spread the message of CPR. Finally, Bruce shared his story in a video now being used to promote American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR kiosks installed around the country.

1. What made Bruce’s survival from a severe heart attack possible?

A．The doctor’s first aid without delay.

B．His friends’ proper guidance on performing CPR.

C．His volunteer experiences in the community center.

D．The instant actions of his friends and the first responders.

2. Why did Bruce share his story in a video?

A．To advocate the application of CPR.	B．To appeal to more people to volunteer.
C．To share his struggle for a normal life.	D．To enhance people’s awareness of fitness.

3. What can we learn from Bruce’s story?

A．Hard work will pay off one day.	B．The knowledge of first aid counts.
C．Learning to live in the present matters.	D．Ease your mind when panic arises.

4. What is the text?

A．A research paper.	B．A book review.
C．A news report.	D．A course advertisement.