1 . Lisa Pina never thought she would need the fire safety training she received when she was a student learning painting. On Friday morning, she felt so thankful for having got the training.
On Thursday night, while Pina was looking after her granddaughter, nephew and two nieces in her sister’s apartment, she smelled smoke and realized the apartment building was on fire. When her 4-year-old granddaughter Garcia began saying, “we’re going to die”, she knew she had to act. Pina first closed the door, and then told all four children to lie on the floor. After calling 911, she told the children to start singing and promised them whatever they wanted to have as soon as they reached safety.
“I said, ‘OK, we’re going to lie down and we’re all going to play a game,’” Pina said. “We all started singing our ABCs and 123s. I was just trying to make it fun.”
Pina waited with patience, and a few minutes later, firefighters arrived. Pina and the children were all trapped on the second floor as flames filled the first floor.
Pina did the only thing she could. She opened the window and dropped the children, one by one, into the arms of the firefighters’ about 15-20 feet below.
“I just needed to keep the kids calm so they wouldn’t be frightened,” Pina said. “I was actually afraid inside, but I couldn’t let them know that.”
After the children was saved, firefighters rescued Pina with a ladder. Ten people were sent to hospital for suffering smoke, but nobody was seriously injured or killed.
1. Which is the right order of what Pina did according to Paragragh2?a. told the children to lie on the floor
b. let the children start singing
c. closed the door
d. called 911
| A．a-c-d-b | B．a-b-c-d | C．c-d-a-b | D．c-a-d-b |
| A．To make herself not afraid. | B．To spent time waiting for rescue. |
| C．To help calm down the children. | D．To practice the fire safety training. |
| A．during the fire Pina wasn’t afraid at all |
| B．Lisa Pina was the first to be saved |
| C．the children were sent to hospital after the fire |
| D．the fire didn’t cause any death |
| A．Helpless. | B．Brave. | C．Hardworking. | D．Frightened. |
2 . Mac Carter, a British father of 14-year-old Ben who has autism (自闭症), searched on the Internet to find a specific kind of little blue cup for his son.
When Ben was two, Mac gave him a little blue cup that was made in China and ever since the cup has become one of the most important things in Ben’s life. Mac never thought that the little cup would cause such a big problem. Ben became dependent on this cup because ever since he received the gift he would only drink water from the exact type of little blue cup. Over 12 years, Ben refused to drink water without the cup. Mac was worried about this because their current cup could break soon and he needed to find a replacement for his son to drink with. The problem was that the cup was no longer being produced.
Mac tried to take Ben to a doctor to solve the cup problem, but it was of no use. So Mac decided to seek help from the public on Twitter. He got a lot of responses and the enthusiasm people from all over the world showed gave him confidence and hope. Many strangers found their identical cup and offered to send them to Ben. Though Mac received a lot of help, he still was concerned. All the cups he received would eventually break. As time passed, it would be even harder to find the same cups.
The situation took a surprising turn when the baby products company Tommee Tippee UK got in touch with Mac. They sent a team to China, and they found the same exact mould (模具) for the cup in the factory that first made it. The company and the Chinese factory decided to make as many as 50 cups for Ben, and Mac was thrilled about all this.
1. What would happen to Ben without the cup?| A．He would feel sad. |
| B．He would break other cups. |
| C．He would refuse to drink water. |
| D．He would suffer from autism. |
| A．From a social network. |
| B．From a British company. |
| C．From a team of researchers. |
| D．From a Chinese factory. |
| A．Exactly alike. | B．Nearly broken. |
| C．Of good quality. | D．Of different size. |
| A．Enthusiastic People Gave Cups to Ben |
| B．British Boy Preferred Chinese Cup |
| C．Concerned Father Sought Medical Treatment for Ben |
| D．Chinese Factory Helped British Boy Find Favorite Cup |
3 . Paige Winter stood in waist-deep water when a shark suddenly appeared and pounced (猛扑) on her just three feet from her
“I
But Paige was the real
Both her hands were badly injured while trying to force open the shark’s
“I’m still Paige” she said. “Just a little
Charlie told the reporter that he couldn’t be
| A．brother | B．friend | C．father | D．coach |
| A．attack | B．wave | C．swim | D．storm |
| A．pointed at | B．escaped from | C．headed for | D．turned to |
| A．dived | B．hid | C．struggled | D．fought |
| A．swam away | B．got along | C．came up | D．lay down |
| A．unexpectedly | B．immediately | C．hesitantly | D．cautiously |
| A．unconsciously | B．undoubtedly | C．curiously | D．eventually |
| A．swimmer | B．fighter | C．patient | D．victim |
| A．eyes | B．jaws | C．body | D．head |
| A．scary | B．serious | C．uncommon | D．informal |
| A．attitude | B．decision | C．injury | D．experience |
| A．different | B．lucky | C．depressed | D．confused |
| A．throw | B．divide | C．drive | D．transform |
| A．sadder | B．faster | C．prouder | D．better |
| A．holiday | B．hobby | C．life | D．leg |
4 . Dick lived in England. One day in January he said to his wife, “I’m going to fly to New York next week because I’ve got some work there.” “Where are you going to stay there?” his wife asked. “I don’t know yet.” Dick answered. “Please send me your address from there in a telegram (电报),” his wife said. “All right,” Dick answered.
He flew to New York on January 31st and found a nice hotel in the center of the city. He put his things in his room and then he sent his wife a telegram. He put the address of his hotel in it.
In the evening he didn’t have any work, so he went to a cinema. He came out at nine o'clock and said, “Now I’m going back to my hotel and have a nice dinner.”
He found a taxi and the driver said, “Where do you want to go?” But Dick didn’t remember the name and address of his hotel.
“Which hotel are my things in?” he said, “And what am I going to do tonight?” But the driver of the taxi did not know. So Dick got out and went into a post office. There he sent his wife another telegram, and in it he wrote, “Please send me my address at this post office. I’m waiting for your telegram.”
1. Dick flew to New York because ________.| A．he went there for a holiday. | B．he had work there. |
| C．he went there for sightseeing (观光). | D．his home was there. |
| A．Because she didn’t know his address yet. |
| B．Because she wanted to go to New York, too. |
| C．Because she might send him another telegram. |
| D．Because she couldn’t leave her husband by himself in New York. |
| A．In a park. | B．In a hotel. |
| C．In a restaurant. | D．At his friend’s house. |
| A．Go back to the cinema. | B．Go to the police office. |
| C．Have a rest in the park. | D．Stay in the post office. |
5 . An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.
The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to inferior workmanship and used cheap materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.
When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house and handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you."
What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.
So it is with us. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized, we would have done it differently.
Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived with dignity.
1. Why did the carpenter decide to retire according to the passage?| A．He didn't get his paycheck from his boss on time. |
| B．The employer was not satisfied with his work. |
| C．He planned to start his own house building business. |
| D．He wanted to spend more time with his family. |
| A．better than his expectation | B．far from satisfactory |
| C．a gift to the employer | D．built with heart and soul |
| A．grateful | B．disappointed |
| C．cheerful | D．regretful |
| A．Don't cry over spilt milk. | B．Opportunity only knocks once. |
| C．Life is what you make it. | D．Honesty is the best policy. |
6 . Curtis Fraser was a fashion designer. One afternoon in August, when he reached out to measure some materials, he lost his balance and fell down. The accident left the 55—year—old unable to use his hands and feet. So he had to arrive at the strange London to begin his long recovery period.
Having long had an interest in birds, he discovered Horatio's Garden London & South East before long which belonged to the hospital. Then he visited this garden at least once a day.
Working in the garden helped his hands to function normally. Not only that, he also felt that there was a different feeling when he was in nature. He loved the sweet smell of the flowers and the colors of the plants. It's therapeutic(治愈的).
Fraser was eventually introduced to Ashley Edwards, the head gardener, in September, for one—to—one gardening lessons. “When Curtis first came in, he had very little hand function and was hardly able to hold tools,” says Edwards. “He required a lot of help in the gardening classes but, as each week goes by, I’ve seen a huge improvement in his movements.”
Fraser recalls the first lesson: “It was 80 good. We were chatting away and the time went by so quickly. Soon, I could do things that I didn't think I would ever do again.”
For Fraser, the garden offered relief(减轻) from the painful treatment. “It gave me clear thoughts. In the garden, I'd forget that I was in hospital. I'd come out and think, ‘Oh man, sill here’—but I'd get a good feeling from the garden.” Fraser has been in recovery for seven months and left hospital on March 1.
The new gardener now suggests the garden to fellow patients, who return to tell him about its unique benefits. “That garden helped my recovery so much. Even for a little moment, I'd tell people to visit one. It can clear your mind.”
1. What was Fraser' s hobby?| A．Designing houses. | B．Watching birds. |
| C．Collecting plants. | D．Studying materials. |
| A．Gardening benefited Fraser. |
| B．Fraser was unlucky. |
| C．Fraser had a gift for gardening. |
| D．Garden tools were hard to use. |
| A．It was a nice place to chat. |
| B．They could make more friends. |
| C．It offered an escape from reality. |
| D．They could get free classes there. |
| A．An Old Gardener | B．A Terrible Experience |
| C．Gardening Gets Popular | D．Gardening Works Wonders |
7 . I had a picnic one day with my sister. We both like to ride her motorcycle and that day we rode it to the nearest park. We bought some coffee and cakes, and then we enjoyed our food. Within a few hours, the sky changed and looked ready for a heavy rain. We packed everything and were ready to go. My sister, who was sitting on a bench suddenly was very still and couldn't talk to me.She couldn't move. Her eyes were rolling and she was about to lose consciousness(知觉). I held her in my arms and asked if she wanted to rest. She didn’t answer and only said“Sorry.”
It started to rain and I didn't know what to do. She was fighting to stay aware but her skin was pale and her eyes were acting strangely. Suddenly, from nowhere, a woman on a bicycle appeared. wearing a raincoat." She isn't looking good. Do you want me to call an ambulance(救护车)?”“Yes, please,yes!”I begged.
She did. Struggling with the rain, she managed to call some policemen, who quickly helped me carry my sister to a safer place. The ambulance arrived and we went to a hospital where she was treated in time and she came to life the next morning after some rest and medical help.
An interesting fact was that I guessed the woman in the raincoat was a doctor or a nurse. I later learned from one of the police officers who told me: “No.She was an ordinary person who took some courses on emergency situations(紧急情况).”
I am so grateful that she appeared exactly at the moment I don’t know why or how .I didn’t even get the chance to say thanks to her.
1. What happened when the author and her sister were ready to go?| A．They had a fight. | B．The sister fell ill suddenly. |
| C．They were caught in the rain. | D．They had difficulty packing things. |
| A．By giving first aid to her sister. | B．By protecting her sister from the rain. |
| C．By carrying her sister to the hospital | D．By asking for emergency medical help |
| A．To keep order in the park. |
| B．To send the sick girl to hospital. |
| C．To carry the sick girl to a safer place quickly. |
| D．To carry the sick girl onto the ambulance. |
| A．Thankful | B．Friendly |
| C．Doubtful | D．Admirable |
8 . One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest (卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“May I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?| A．Unfriendly. | B．Untidy. | C．Gentle. | D．Kind. |
| A．he thought the old man was poor. | B．he wanted to start a conversation. |
| C．he intended to show his politeness. | D．he would like to thank the old man. |
| A．Proud. | B．Pitiful. | C．Astonished. | D．Regretful. |
| A．We should learn to be generous. |
| B．It is honorable to help those in need. |
| C．People in high positions are not like what we expect. |
| D．We should avoid judging people by their appearances. |
9 . Music is something I could never live without. Without music, I was
Everyone who wanted to be in the show choir auditioned for the
A year passed, and I was at
| A．calm | B．mad | C．nervous | D．quiet |
| A．teach | B．praise | C．express | D．help |
| A．heart | B．brain | C．mind | D．head |
| A．pride | B．enthusiasm | C．knowledge | D．courage |
| A．programme | B．activity | C．service | D．job |
| A．suggested | B．written | C．translated | D．recorded |
| A．relief | B．concern | C．anger | D．sympathy |
| A．removed | B．signed | C．expected | D．posted |
| A．curiosity | B．confidence | C．pressure | D．kindness |
| A．continued | B．started | C．crashed | D．existed |
| A．theatre | B．park | C．garden | D．restaurant |
| A．create | B．choose | C．play | D．compose |
| A．cheered | B．stopped | C．struggled | D．voted |
| A．efforts | B．ideas | C．knowledge | D．hope |
| A．picked out | B．brought up | C．turned down | D．left behind |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
In the Dragon Boat Festival (龙舟节) this year, I invited Mr Smith, my foreign teacher, to my home to spent the festival together. My mother cooked delicious food for us. He even showed Mr Smith what to make zongzi. After dinner, I led him the river to see the dragon boat race. The banks of the river were full of people but a total of 12 dragon boat teams took part. As the game began, so the team members paddled (划桨) quickly. The race was excited.
I explained that the race is in memory of the famous poet Qu Yuan, that threw himself into the river and killing himself. People then paddled hardly in the hope of saving him.
