1 . A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend — a bear.
The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends near his grandmother's house in North Carolina. When the other children returned but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police.
Police formed a search team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and—no Casey.
Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. He was in good health.
Casey told the rescuers he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".
The police officer Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he could survive in the woods for two days in the cold, rainy weather. "However," the police officer said, "he did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear with him."
Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, police and members of the army. Doctors at the medical center gave Casey some examination. He was then sent to his family on January 25.
His mother talked with reporters and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. "We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey," said his mother. "He is up and talking He's already asked to watch cartoons."
1. When did Caseyget lost?A.On January24. |
B.After a 911 call. |
C.Before his playmates returned home. |
D.After he left his grandmother's house. |
A.He survived with the help of a bear. |
B.The rescuers rescued him from a bear. |
C.Someone offered key information to find him. |
D.He was eventually found by officer Hughes. |
A.To report the detailed situation. |
B.To show her gratitude and relief. |
C.To invite everyone to watch her child. |
D.To appreciate searchers and the bear. |
A.A newsreport | B.A guidebook. |
C.A diary. | D.An adverisement |
2 . Almost one in five drivers had dozed off behind the wheel, a shocking news report had showed. Of those who were dozing off, 29% have done so with their cars speeding at 70 miles per hour. The report also found a quarter of men have fallen asleep while driving, making it almost twice as many as women.
The Safety on Wheel Report, by Post Office Insurance, also looked at how often tiredness or a lack of concentration caused accidents. Three in ten drivers have experienced an accident, from passing a walker crossing to hitting another vehicle, because of a lack of concentration. Meanwhile, almost half (49%) of UK drivers have driven when they do not concentrate.
Paul Havenhand, head of insurance at Post Office, said, “ When tiredness strikes, drivers should avoid the roads.” There is no measurement for tired driving, unlike driving under the influence of alcohol, yet it could result in an equally dangerous accident.
Drivers are advised to take a 15-minute break from driving every two hours. However, a third (36%) are so eager to reach their destination that they will ignore feelings of tiredness. What’s more, almost one in five (18%) will drive for longer than four hours without a break, while 6% carry on for up to 6 hours. Just over a quarter (27%) choose a quick stop to buy a cup of coffee, which is a very popular way for drivers to get rid of tiredness, and only 17% stop to have a rest until they feel energetic again. Mr. Havenhand added, “Drivers should plan ahead and rest before starting a long journey; besides, they can take regular breaks to recharge their batteries while on road; in some cases, if they do feel too tired to concentrate on the roads, they could consider an alternative means of transport.”
1. Which suggestion is NOT put forward by Mr. Havenhand?A.Preparing well for a long journey and taking a complete rest before it. |
B.Having breaks regularly in order to feel refreshed. |
C.Choosing another method of transport instead. |
D.Choosing a quick stop to grab something to eat. |
A.Put a new supply of electricity into their batteries. |
B.Get back their energy by resting for a while. |
C.Accuse them of stealing batteries. |
D.Pay twice more money for their batteries. |
A.drinking coffee |
B.talking with others |
C.ignoring feelings of tiredness |
D.singing songs |
A.To warn people of the danger of tired driving. |
B.To tell people to be careful when walking on the street. |
C.To inform people of the importance of a good rest. |
D.To introduce some dangers while driving on the roads. |