1 . When Emma woke up, she knew it was going to be one of those days. She felt unwell—a cold had taken hold of her. Still, she needed to brave the storm of responsibilities at work. Emma dragged herself out of bed and got ready for work. Then she put on her raincoat and went out into the pouring rain. As she walked, she fought against the bad weather. Emma’s umbrella was almost useless as it was raining cats and dogs. Then like a bolt from the blue, the wind blew it inside out. She was immediately wet from head to toe. She said to herself in a quiet voice. “What a day to forget my rain boots!”

At the office, the day was as stormy as the weather. She had a mountain of tasks. Handling endless emails and phone calls should have been a light wind. But before long, she was desperate to take a break so she could get a second wind.

Then, at exactly the moment, her coworker Alex came to her rescue. Alex was not a fair-weather friend but was always ready to lend a hand. With a warm smile, he offered to help Emma. Having Alex assist her was like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day. Their laughter and good-fellowship as they completed their tasks made the hours pass quickly.

On her way home, Emma reflected on the day, which had ended up being surprisingly pleasant. She realized that every cloud did indeed have a silver lining. Today, that silver lining had been her wonderful colleague, Alex.

When Emma arrived home, she decided to send Alex a heartfelt message of appreciation. She wrote, “Thanks for being my ray of sunshine in this rainy day!” It was a simple message, but it carried a lot of meaning.

That night, listening to it rain cats and dogs outside, Emma couldn’t help but smile. She had weathered the storm with Alex’s help.

1. Why did Emma get totally wet?

A．Because she forgot to take her umbrella.

B．Because she didn’t wear her raincoat.

C．Because her rain boots were broken.

D．Because the wind was too strong.

2. What happened to Emma and Alex at the office?

A．They finished the assignments with joy.

B．They took a break to refresh themselves.

C．They talked about the weather while performing tasks.

D．Alex came to rescue Emma because she was in dinger.

3. How did Emma feel at last?

A．Grateful and warm.	B．Pleased and amused.
C．Shocked and confused.	D．Confident and determined.

4. What can we conclude from the passage?

A．Save for a rainy day.	B．Hard work pays off.
C．Actions speak louder than words.	D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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A strong work ethic (道德) is vital to a company. Certain     1     (factor) come together to create a strong work ethic. A sense of responsibility is a factor. It affects     2     an employee works. When the employee feels     3     (personal) responsible for his job performance, he shows up on time and completes projects to the best of his ability. A sense of team work is another factor. An employee with a high sense of team work helps a team meet its goals. These employees respect and help each other,     4     (make) cooperation go smoother.

4 . Almost every day, we learn of disasters of one form or another through the media. These include not just major disasters that affect large areas for a long time. A severe storm, an electric power breakdown, or a house fire can bring a personal disaster to an individual. This brochure aims to help you develop your personal preparedness plan.

I Stockpiling food and drink ● Drinking is more important than eating. Keep about 14 liters of liquid per person in stock for each week. ● No experiments. Your supplies should mainly consist of food and drink that you normally have. ● Ensure that your supplies can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration and that most of them can be eaten cold. Ⅱ Emergency pack ● The aim of a disaster supplies kit should be to help you to cope with the possibility of having to exist for a few days outside of your house. Don't take more for each family member than could be conveniently contained within the confines of a rucksack (帆布背包). A rucksack is more practical than a suitcase, as it allows you to have both hands free. ● The emergency rucksack should contain these items: —First aid materials, personal medication —Sleeping bag or blanket —Hygiene products for a couple of days Ⅲ Electric power breakdown ● Keep a supply of torches and candles, as well as spare batteries, matches or lighters in the house. Remember that batteries do not last indefinitely. Regularly use the batteries up and replace them. ● You can prepare smaller meals on a camping stove, one that can be operated through the use of charcoal (木炭) or gas. Ⅳ Keep up-to-date in an emergency Floods or heavy snowfalls may lead to parts of the population getting cut off from the outside world. Information and warnings are important for survival. Those who are trapped can often only be reached by radio, television or the Internet. However, television and the Internet only work when there is electric power, which could fail. This leaves just the radio as the main warning device. Ⅴ About us The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) was established in2004 as a central organizational unit for civil security in Germany. The BBK is your reliable partner for emergency preparedness and self-help. You can find further information on our website.

1. The brochure is provided in order to _______.

A．inform people about recent disasters

B．provide tips on how to survive in a disaster

C．encourage people to stockpile food and drink on a regular basis

D．promote the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance

2. What is the recommended device to receive warnings during a disaster?

A．A laptop.

B．A television.

C．A mobile phone.

D．A battery-powered radio.

3. The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance is _______.

A．a charity that collects donations for disaster victims

B．a non-profit organization that provides disaster relief globally

C．an international organization that coordinates disaster response efforts

D．a government agency that prepares people for emergencies in Germany

5 . It was my first day of high school, and it was my first day of school in a new city. There was only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A good image is everything, so it was important for me to _______ the people who I would spend the next four years with.

For the first time in my life, I thought about how convenient it would be to wear the school uniform. After carefully selecting, I emerged proudly in a patterned dress. An hour later, I felt _________ as I stepped off the bus and headed toward room 1136. But as I turned the corner into my first class, my jaw dropped to the floor.

Sitting at her desk was Mrs. Hutfilz, my English teacher, _______ the exact same dress as I. I kept my head down and tiptoed to my seat, but the first day meant introductions in front of the whole class, and soon enough it was my _______. I made it through my minute speech, until Mrs. Hutfilz stood up, jokingly adding that she liked my _______. Although this was the moment I had been worrying from the moment I walked in, all the _______ that had increased surprisingly melted away; the students who had previously been staring at their phones _______ their heads as I shared my story. My smile grew as I laughed with my peers, ending my speech with “And I am very stylish, much like my first period _______.” After class, I stayed behind and talked to Mrs. Hutfilz, sharing my previous worry about coming into a new school and city. I was _______ to make a humorous and genuine connection with my first teacher, one that would continue for the rest of the year.

While my first period of high school may not have gone exactly the way I thought it would, it certainly made the day __________ in the best way, and taught me that Mrs. Hutfilz has an awesome sense of style!

1.

A．impress

B．surprise

C．please

D．encourage

2.

A．shy

B．lucky

C．free

D．powerful

3.

A．preparing

B．wearing

C．hiding

D．designing

4.

A．turn

B．chance

C．reward

D．solution

5.

A．writing

B．style

C．speech

D．voice

6.

A．happiness

B．confidence

C．boredom

D．anxiety

7.

A．nodded

B．buried

C．raised

D．touched

8.

A．neighbor

B．peer

C．teacher

D．friend

9.

A．relieved

B．nervous

C．patient

D．embarrassed

10.

A．unpredictable

B．unforgettable

C．unbearable

D．unchangeable

6 . 语法填空

According to a 2006 Danish study published in the Psychonomic Bulletin &Review, people over age 40 perceive themselves to be, on average, 20 percent younger than     1     their ID indicates. Why do some of us feel that the number of candles on our birthday cake can't be right? Psychologists and scientists    2    (study) this phenomenon since the 1970s. Some wonder about the cultural factors that push us to look younger because old age is often associated     3    being unproductive and dependent. Other factors that lead to us perceiving ourselves as younger are being sociable and having intergenerational relationships.

7 . 语法填空

I had an experience that I will forever bear in my mind. Once upon a time, as I was swimming in a lake, I suddenly felt a sharp sting in my leg. When    1    (look) down, I realized that it was a snake! I was so frightened that I swam fast     2    (avoid) it. Then I remembered what I had learned about dealing with snakebites. I immediately pressed against the wound and swam to the shore for help.    3    (lucky), I was sent to the hospital in time.

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China is likely to become the first country     1     (bring) Martian soil back to Earth in an ambitious science and engineering endeavor, according to a top space scientist.

Wu Weiren, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a     2     (lead) scientist at the China National Space Administration, said that the nation plans to collect Martian samples and then bring them back to Earth around 2030 via a historic mission     3     (name) Tianwen 3, the third in China's interplanetary exploration schedule.

9 . It was rush hour in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. White, 38, was driving home. He noticed a gray Nissan four-door pickup on the opposite side of the two-lane street. It was hard to _______ , since it was turning sharply and careening into the curb (路缘) .

As the pickup drew closer, White got a good look at the _______ : the driver appeared to be asleep. Pretty soon, this guy's going to crash into a house, White thought. While many people would have _______ driving, that's not how White because of his permanent instinct to help out. He had to stop that vehicle.

White busted a U-turn and was now facing in the same direction as the pickup, but there were four cars _______ them. Trapped, White pulled his car over, jumped out and ran around to the driver's side. The window was down on this _______ autumn day. White grabbed the frame of the window—his legs moving in step with the pickup—and with a mighty heave, leaped in.

White was now inside the cab of the truck, waist deep, his legs dangling out the window. The man behind the wheel, 64-year-old Todd DeAngelis, was just _______ enough to be shocked by the sight of a stranger sprawled across his stomach, and he let out a yelp.

White worked quickly. They were coming up to a busy intersection, he recalls, “so I was trying to stop anything before it happened.” He _______ the pickup into park, causing it to jolt to a stop. He _______ himself from the truck window the same way he came in.

From outside the truck, White asked DeAngelis if he was OK. “No,” he replied, in a haze. DeAngelis, a diabetic, was _______ facing dangerously low blood sugar.

“I'm always trying to help, where I can, when I can, ” White says.

But jumping into a moving vehicle to prevent a crash? White admits this was new ________ .

1.

A．miss

B．recognize

C．seek

D．realize

2.

A．direction

B．problem

C．street

D．pickup

3.

A．carried out

B．given up

C．kept on

D．taken over

4.

A．prohibiting

B．overtaking

C．separating

D．following

5.

A．burning

B．cooling

C．warm

D．temperate

6.

A．calm

B．anxious

C．desperate

D．conscious

7.

A．forced

B．wheeled

C．urged

D．led

8.

A．ejected

B．landed

C．released

D．escaped

9.

A．regularly

B．specially

C．constantly

D．unexpectedly

10.

A．cause

B．challenge

C．approach

D．territory