1 . Compean, fond of hiking, had hiked the park near his home in Southern California numerous times. But after taking risks along a
With no flashlight, only a bottle of water and a power bar in his
Compean climbed to a spot, where he found at least one bar of
Sixty miles away in Ventura County, Ben Kuo was working at home visiting the website when he
Ben is skilled at looking for where photos are taken and always
That finding tightened his search, leading him to an area that resembled the place in the
After spending 27 hours
| A．regular | B．new | C．broad | D．quiet |
| A．house | B．phone | C．team | D．backpack |
| A．charged | B．leaking | C．remaining | D．started |
| A．Enthusiasm | B．Curiosity | C．Fear | D．Surprise |
| A．signal | B．chocolate | C．soap | D．music |
| A．sight | B．control | C．power | D．condition |
| A．drawing | B．scanning | C．printing | D．attaching |
| A．maps | B．rocks | C．bottles | D．flashlights |
| A．read | B．enjoyed | C．edited | D．shared |
| A．feet | B．fingers | C．legs | D．ears |
| A．previous | B．snowy | C．terrible | D．foggy |
| A．mystery | B．challenge | C．accident | D．location |
| A．considerate | B．successful | C．confident | D．mature |
| A．picked out | B．picked up | C．folded up | D．printed out |
| A．identified | B．compared | C．explored | D．searched |
| A．image | B．plan | C．description | D．explanation |
| A．differed | B．disappeared | C．changed | D．matched |
| A．posted | B．expressed | C．supplied | D．sent |
| A．ambulance | B．helicopter | C．spaceship | D．balloon |
| A．bitterly | B．angrily | C．guiltily | D．alone |
2 . Brendon Birt accidentally took a wrong turn down a street in Red Oak, Iowa. But it turned out it was exactly where he was
The homeowner, Tender Lehman, was
| A．needed | B．discovered | C．received | D．chosen |
| A．street | B．restaurant | C．fire | D．bus |
| A．rubbish | B．people | C．bikes | D．smoke |
| A．sleeping | B．working | C．eating | D．cooking |
| A．quietly | B．quickly | C．finally | D．repeatedly |
| A．moved | B．rushed | C．listened | D．referred |
| A．surprise | B．excitement | C．anxiety | D．pleasure |
| A．up | B．out | C．ill | D．busy |
| A．oldest | B．smartest | C．tallest | D．kindest |
| A．came out | B．broke down | C．gave up | D．went off |
| A．stayed | B．helped | C．awoken | D．believed |
| A．shop | B．office | C．garden | D．building |
| A．met | B．saved | C．honored | D．taught |
| A．thankful | B．careful | C．serious | D．proud |
| A．troubled | B．started | C．remembered | D．made |
A couple，whom we shall call John and Mary, had a nice home and two lovely children. One day, John and Mary decided to go on a trip to another city, so they found a kind woman to look after the children and left.
Several days later, they returned home a little earlier than they had planned. As they drove back to their hometown, John and Mary noticed smoke and went to see what it was. They found a house was on fire.“Oh,well, it isn't our house. Let's go home,”Mary said.
But John drove closer and screamed in surprise，“That's Jordan's home. He works in a factory. He wouldn’t be off work yet. Maybe there is something we can do to help.”
“It has nothing to do with us,”cried Mary. “You have your good clothes on,so let's not get any closer.”
John didn't listen to Mary. He drove up and stopped. They were both shocked to see the whole house was on fire. A woman was crying in the yard, “The children! Get the children!”
John seized her by the shoulder and shouted to her, “Don't cry! Tell me where the children are!” “In the basement(地下室)，”cried the woman,“down the hall and to the left.”
John used water to get his clothes wet and put a wet towel on his head before rushing to the basement. The house was full of smoke and fire, and it was very difficult for him to find the children. But he made it. He held one under each arm. As he left，he could hear some more crying. He took the two kids out of the house and into the fresh air，and then asked the women how many more children were still down there.
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Thewoman told him there were two more.
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As he took them out,he felt something strangely familiar about the little bodies.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Dung the rush hour in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, White was driving home when he saw a car on the opposite side of the street. It was easy to
White made a U-turn to the same
White worked quickly. He forced the car into a
A police officer went to the
White’s actions weren’t
| A．remember | B．manage | C．generate | D．notice |
| A．shelter | B．problem | C．trick | D．sculpture |
| A．unfortunate | B．identical | C．bound | D．helpless |
| A．direction | B．situation | C．plan | D．insight |
| A．Involved | B．Confused | C．Trapped | D．Exposed |
| A．consumed | B．estimated | C．investigated | D．introduced |
| A．made out | B．broke out | C．took in | D．jumped in |
| A．reach | B．sight | C．experience | D．discipline |
| A．comprehensive | B．suitable | C．sharp | D．permanent |
| A．unexpectedly | B．awkwardly | C．automatically | D．specifically |
| A．scene | B．summary | C．conclusion | D．media |
| A．arranged | B．guaranteed | C．documented | D．decided |
| A．unusual | B．uncomfortable | C．frequent | D．elegant |
| A．advocated | B．committed | C．admitted | D．complained |
| A．breakdown | B．crash | C．conflict | D．emergency |
1. What did the woman do to what the man said?
| A．She wrote it down. | B．She repeated it. | C．She typed it out |
| A．Riding a bike. | B．Listening to music. | C．Getting on a car. |
| A．At 7:20 a. m. yesterday. |
| B．At 7:20 a. m. today. |
| C．At 7:20 p. m. today. |
| A．Record their conversation |
| B．Copy his ID card. |
| C．Sign his name |
6 . Seoul, South Korea — Most weekends, the narrow alleys of Itaewon, the neon-lit nightlife district in South Korea’s capital Seoul, are busy with partygoers and tourists. Now it’s the site of one of the country’s worst disasters.
At least 151 were killed in the crush, with dozens more injured. Authorities have now launched an urgent investigation to find out how what was supposed to be a night of celebration went so horribly wrong, as families across the country mourn and search for missing loved ones.
Here’s what we know so far.
Itaewon has long been a popular place to celebrate Halloween, especially as the holiday became more popular in Asia in recent years. Some even fly into Seoul from other countries in the region for the festivities.
But for the past two years, celebrations were softened by pandemic restrictions (防疫限制措施) on crowd sizes and mask orders.
Saturday night marked the first Halloween since the country lifted these restrictions – lending it particular significance for many eager young people in Seoul, as well as international visitors including foreign residents and tourists.
Hotels and ticketed events in the neighborhood had been booked solid in advance, and large crowds were expected.
Witnesses told that there was very little — if any — crowd control before the mass of people turned deadly.
Videos and photos posted to social media show people crammed together, standing shoulder to shoulder in the narrow street.
After the first emergency calls came in around 10:24 p.m., authorities rushed to the scene — but the large crowd of people made it difficult to reach those who needed help.
The thousands of people in Halloween costumes contributed to the widespread sense of confusion and disorder. One witness described seeing a police officer shouting during the disaster — but some celebrators mistook him for another partygoer.
The cause of the crush is still under investigation, though officials said there were no gas leaks or fires on site.
1. What do we know about the deadly Halloween disaster in Seoul?| A．Rescue and first aid were provided by authorities immediately. |
| B．As much as 151 were killed, most of whom were foreign residents and tourists. |
| C．For the past two years, public events have been banned to ensure people safety at Itaewon. |
| D．Celebrating Halloween is not unusual for Itaewon. |
| A．Because tens of thousands of people flooded into the area to celebrate Halloween. |
| B．Because there were not any officials trying to limit the number of people entering the area. |
| C．Because the official was not monitoring crowd amount in real time. |
| D．Because the country lifted pandemic restrictions. |
| A．completely hard, not soft | B．without any spaces |
| C．not liquid or gas | D．certain or safe |
| A．They had sent a large number of police and security forces to this part of Seoul. |
| B．They still didn’t know how the traditional Halloween celebrations turned into a disaster. |
| C．They had called an emergency meeting. |
| D．They had identified the dead. |
After sixteen years of waiting, Brian finally got his driver’s license. Just about two months after receiving his license, Brian asked if he could take the family car and spend a day at the state fair with a friend. His parents agreed happily and wished him a pleasant trip. So with that, Brian pulled out of the driveway and waved goodbye to his parents.
Colin didn’t live far—maybe ten or fifteen minutes away. And it wasn’t long before both boys were on their way downtown to the fair. Their drive was on a winding two-lane road with a few small hills. They followed the road to the left, slowly curved back to the right, and then proceeded up toward the crest of a hill. All of a sudden, there was a crash. It all happened so fast.
“Are you OK?” Brian asked his buddy.
“I think so. What just happened?” Colin responded.
“We just had an accident.”
Slowly the boys began to regain their senses. Brian unbuckled(解开) his seat belt and stepped outside to assess the damage. It looked as if the entire left side of the car were one big dent(凹陷). The windows on the driver’s side were in a thousand pieces, and the doors were crunched. Soon the police arrived and surveyed the scene. The police dealt with the accident quickly, then they let all people leave and go back on their way.
The fair was unthinkable under the circumstances. Brain thought it’s best to get Colin home safe before making the journey to his own house. When they reached Colin’s house, Colin climbed out of the car and wished his shaken friend luck.
“Be honest to your parents and don’t worry. It wasn’t your fault.” Colin said, trying to be upbeat.
“I know... I think. But it’s not going to be easy to break this to them. It’s their car.”Brian pointed the car in the direction of his house and drove.
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Brian’s mind began to fill with questions and confusion.
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As he neared the house, he saw his parents outside working in the front yard.
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8 . A group of Georgia high school football players are being praised as heroes. They
The students were on their way to school on Friday morning when they saw the crash
Luis Goya,a math teacher at the high school, praised the boys’
Police said the lady was taken to the
| A．sprang | B．looked | C．ran | D．turned |
| A．exist | B．occur | C．play | D．stop |
| A．awkwardly | B．deliberately | C．successfully | D．formally |
| A．strategies | B．plans | C．services | D．efforts |
| A．ran off | B．calmed down | C．rolled over | D．broke off |
| A．fairy | B．imaginary | C．detailed | D．frightening |
| A．guessed | B．feared | C．copied | D．heard |
| A．accident | B．performance | C．competition | D．party |
| A．youth | B．partner | C．victim | D．teacher |
| A．usual | B．terrible | C．good | D．normal |
| A．forming | B．paying | C．renting | D．using |
| A．released | B．hidden | C．avoided | D．blocked |
| A．school | B．hospital | C．square | D．spot |
| A．easy | B．clear | C．selfless | D．common |
| A．boys | B．students | C．athletes | D．heroes |
9 . Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that mature our vision and give us a sense of responsibility and gratefulness. Connor had just started college and loved being at that stage in his life where he could eat all the pizza he wanted, yet engage in adult conversations with his parents about the responsibility to make life better for others. Connor’s optimism was infectious. There was so much he could do, and so much he could become.
But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted while driving on a Colorado highway. A young man, who gave off so much light, suddenly went dark.
Connor’s father, David, took it particularly hard.A father sees more than his own traits(性格) in his son; he sees greater possibilities than he achieved. Taking that hope away left David feeling at a loss. But Connor ‘s optimism was one of those traits passed on to him by his father. So, David got to work.
First, he established the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund to reward students who served in the community, Next, he went to work creating a research-based curriculum that educates University of Colorado Boulder students and their families about the dangers of texting while driving. It includes a very simple three part promise: Do not text or use social media while driving, speak out if riding with a driver who is distracted and encourage friends and family to drive phone-free.
David now works with lecturers at various colleges’ and high schools, ensuring young minds understand how statistically at risk they are when they text while driving. He’s become a passionate advocate for preparing young people to drive safely and not reach for their phones while they’re at the wheel. “I just don’t want other parents to go through what I did when I lost Connor,” says David. “It’s just so preventable.”
1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To give the background of a funny story. |
| B．To explain why David chose to volunteer. |
| C．To set off David’s great pain of losing his son. |
| D．To sing high praise for Connor’s healthy growth. |
| A．The headlight of his car went wrong. |
| B．He drove carelessly and died in an accident. |
| C．He suffered an accident for his father’s fault. |
| D．He died from another driver’s careless driving. |
| A．His coach. | B．His grandfather. | C．His teacher. | D．His father. |
| A．He wanted to take a job in a college. |
| B．He took the classes that Connor hadn’t finished. |
| C．He wanted to prevent similar sad stories repeating. |
| D．He honored Connor for what he had done in the community. |
1. What was the truck carrying?
| A．Beer. | B．Animals. | C．Glass boxes. |
| A．He got hurt. | B．He ran away. | C．He felt upset. |
