1 . Types of Fire Extinguishers (灭火器)

Fire extinguishers are marked according to the kind of fire on which they should be used. Using the wrong type of extinguisher can be dangerous and make things worse.

Type A extinguishers are used for fires on paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics and so on. These types of fires usually leave ashes when they burn, so use Type A extinguishers for fire s that leave ashes.

Type B extinguishers are used for burning liquids, such as oil, gasoline, and paints. These substances often come in barrel-shaped (桶形的) containers, so use Type B extinguishers for such barrels.

Type C extinguishers are used for electrical fires. Electricity travels in a circuit (电路) , so use Type C extinguishers for circuits.

Remember, A Is for Ashes, B is for Barrels, and C I s for Circuits. Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher before you try to use it.

Using a Fire Extinguisher

To help you remember how to use a fire extinguisher, learn PAPS. PAPS stands for Pull, Aim, Press, and Sweep.

Pull the pin (销) at the top of the extinguisher cylinder (圆筒) .

Aim the nozzle (喷嘴) at the base of the fire.

Press the handle.

Sweep the spray (喷雾) from side-to-side at the fire’s base until it goes out.

1. What should you do before using a fire extinguisher?

A．Check whether it is in good condition.

B．Check whether you have chosen a right one.

C．Make sure you have an instructor beside you.

D．Make sure you have mastered the way to use one.

2. What does the underlined phrase “goes out” In the last paragraph mean?

A．Becomes bigger.

B．Stops burning.

C．Keeps shining.

D．Leaves a building.

3. The purpose of the text is to __________.

A．entertain

B．persuade

C．inform

D．comment

2 . Les Brown is one of the world’s greatest _______. He is also a thought leader on self-improvement and goal-setting.

However, Les found it _______ to learn knowledge when he was a student. During his school days, he was thought as “_______ to learn well” by the teachers and placed _______ from 6th grade to 5th grade. To make things worse, he had a twin brother who was rather _______ and talented, so Les was _______ by his classmates.

One day a teacher asked him to _______ a problem on the blackboard, but Les _______ and said that he couldn’t. “Of course you can,” the teacher replied _______. “Young man, come here and solve this problem for me.” “But I can’t,” insisted Les. “I’m a ________ boy.” The rest of the class burst (爆发) into ________ . At that point, the teacher stepped out from behind his desk and looked Les straight in the eye. “Don’t ever say that again,” he told him firmly. “Someone else’s ________ of you does not have to become your reality.”

Les never forgot those ________, and spent the rest of his life facing challenges, ________ and following his goals. Time and time again, thanks to the teacher’s powerful words, Les has been a famous speaker all over the world. Do remember: you have ________ within you.

1.

A．writer

B．speaker

C．teacher

D．leader

2.

A．important

B．easy

C．difficult

D．necessary

3.

A．curious

B．afraid

C．eager

D．unable

4.

A．away

B．back

C．off

D．forward

5.

A．naughty

B．stupid

C．bright

D．awkward

6.

A．looked into

B．cared about

C．knocked down

D．laughed at

7.

A．discuss

B．face

C．solve

D．choose

8.

A．refused

B．answered

C．replied

D．accepted

9.

A．surprisingly

B．anxiously

C．angrily

D．encouragingly

10.

A．smart

B．kind

C．silly

D．mean

11.

A．laughter

B．strength

C．cheers

D．tears

12.

A．risk

B．spirit

C．regret

D．opinion

13.

A．sentences

B．cry

C．laughter

D．words

14.

A．setting

B．missing

C．achieving

D．winning

15.

A．happiness

B．loneliness

C．greatness

D．darkness

3 . What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Father and daughter.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Classmates.

4 . What is Martin busy doing?

A．Writinging about Cuba .

B．Writing a book.

C．Looking for good news.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What difference does the speaker talk about first?

A．Some expressions.

B．Traffic rules.

C．The food.

2. What does the speaker think of the weather in London?

A．Changeable.

B．Great.

C．Uncomfortable.

3. When does the speaker finish work now?

A．At 5 p.m.

B．At 8:30 p.m.

C．At 9 p.m.

4. Where did the speaker use to go on Friday evening in America?

A．To the club.

B．To the gym.

C．To the restaurant.

7 . How is the weather this weekend according to the weatherman?

A．Cold .

B．Cool.

C．Warm.

8 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．The man’s toy.

B．The man’s father.

C．The man’s childhood.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the woman looking for the envelope?

A．She wants to send a letter.

B．She needs to give it to Jill.

C．She put her PIN number in it.

2. What might the woman do next?

A．Go to the kitchen .

B．Find Jill.

C．Buy an envelope.