1 . Earlier today,a volcano erupted on New Zealand’s White Island for the first time in nearly two decades. Early reports indicate that the event has already claimed at least five lives,and emergency recovery efforts are still underway.

Unlike some volcanic events at known hot spots,the volcano provided little hint that it was ready for an eruption,making it difficult for officials to warn visitors that the destructive event was a-bout to occur.

As CNN reports a group of 23 visitors was near the volcano shortly before it erupted. The five individuals who have been confirmed dead were from that group,while everyone else suffered a variety of injuries.

The visitors that were on the island were members of a tourist group from a cruise ship known as Ovation of the Seas. The vessel is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. At the moment,it’s not believed that there is anyone else on the island.

“Based on the information we have,we do not believe there are any survivors on the island, “a police statement explains. “Police is working urgently to confirm the exact number of those who have died,further to the five confirmed deceased already. “

Tourists who said they were on the island just shortly before the eruption shared videos of the volcano spitting dust and debris on social media. As can be seen in the brief video here,the entire island appears as though it’s been swallowed up by the volcanic smoke and dust.

Additional video shot from a different location appears to show tourists stuck on the island,near the shore,away from the site of the eruption.

Boats from other tour groups picked up others who were attempting to flee,but the confused nature of the rescue efforts has left some still unaccounted for. Rescue crews are continuing their efforts as we speak.

1. Based on the passage,which of the following is NOT true about the volcano?

A．It has been sleeping for about twenty years.

B．Officials failed to warn visitors of its eruption.

C．It is a must-go attraction for tourists to the island.

D．Its eruption produced large amounts of smoke and dust.

2. According to the police statement in the passage,what conclusion can we draw?

A．All survivors have been rescued from the island.

B．Tourists should stay away from the erupting volcano.

C．There can’t be more deaths except for the five confirmed ones.

D．Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is responsible for the loss of lives.

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．This volcano is not an active one.

B．The exact number of deaths remains unknown.

C．New Zealand’s White Island is not a hot scenic spot.

D．The other 18 tourists of the group are still stuck on the island.

4. Where is this passage most likely to appear?

A．In a newspaper.

B．On the Internet.

C．In a magazine.

D．On TV.

2 . A Devoted Dog

As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there.

Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix's owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was _______. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison's _______, according to California-based animal rescue _______ Paw Print Rescue.

Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped _______ Madison's brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan _______ Madison a few times in a canyon(峡谷),apparently _______ his land, and put out fresh food and water _______ in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed _______ clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home '' to keep Madison hope _______ until his people could return'',Sullivan wrote.

When the evacuation(疏散)order was __________ last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her __________ were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what __________ remained of his family's home. ''Well, I'm so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!! ! ! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never __________ his people!" Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post, ''I'm so happy I'm crying as I write this! He didn't give up through the storms or the fire!" she added.

__________ , Madison was __________ with Miguel for the first time since the __________ broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with __________ to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how __________ she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, ''You could __________ ask for better animals. He is the best __________''

1.

A．picked out

B．carried away

C．left behind

D．cared for

2.

A．growth

B．safety

C．ability

D．relief

3.

A．fund

B．branch

C．accommodation

D．organization

4.

A．memorize

B．locate

C．relate

D．show

5.

A．caught

B．investigated

C．spotted

D．reserved

6.

A．guarding

B．measuring

C．rejecting

D．visiting

7.

A．regularly

B．carelessly

C．accidentally

D．clumsily

8.

A．a block of

B．an ear of

C．an article of

D．a bunch of

9.

A．alive

B．diverse

C．shallow

D．specific

10.

A．issued

B．lifted

C．turned down

D．kept

11.

A．curses

B．speeches

C．complaints

D．prayers

12.

A．little

B．great

C．small

D．few

13.

A．fell back on

B．gave up on

C．cracked down on

D．dawned on

14.

A．Soon afterwards

B．Gradually

C．Sooner or later

D．Unwillingly

15.

A．blocked off

B．acquainted

C．reunited

D．fed up

16.

A．conflict

B．disease

C．argument

D．fire

17.

A．fear

B．grief

C．boredom

D．joy

18.

A．special

B．grateful

C．superior

D．attractive

19.

A．always

B．less

C．only

D．never

20.

A．volunteer

B．neighbor

C．dog

D．rescuer

3 . 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.
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.

My friend Lilly and I were on the way back to home from school when we saw a boy fall off his bicycles. The boy lay on the ground， screamed in pain. We rushed to help and found if the boy's left leg was bleeding. It happened that we have learned some knowledge about first aid before， so we knew how we should do. We dialed "120" and called an ambulance. While waiting it， I took out my handkerchief and pressed them onto the bleeding point. Then we rolled the boy onto one side but put him in the recovery position. We stayed with him until the ambulance arrived 5 minutes late.

4 . New York—A truck struck a 56-year-old woman riding a Citi Bike through Midtown Thursday morning, and officers Dimitri Coutsouvelis and Thomas Demery came to her rescue, officials said.

Two counter-terrorism policemen on Sixth Ave. near W. 47th St. spotted the white truck dragging the Citi Bike about 9:30 a. m. — moments after it struck the woman, who was found lying on the street with an injured right leg, frightened witnesses said.

“She was just lying there in a lot of pain,” said Stanford Dawson, 57, who sells goods on the comer of Sixth Ave. and 48th St. “You could see her leg was turned back and the knee bones were sticking out through the skin.’’

One of the policemen ran after the truck and forced it to stop while the other tended to the woman.

“The driver acted a little confused about what happened,” said Police Officer Thomas Demery, who ran to stop the truck after hearing the “sound of the bike being dragged.”

“The woman suffered a deep gash on her leg from her knee to her hip,” said the policeman. “I kept telling her not to look at it, that it’s going to be fine. I kept comforting her.”

The ambulance rushed her to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The driver of the truck remained at the scene, policemen said. No charges were immediately filed.

“I can’t tell you how proud I am of the work that the Critical Response Team does each and every day protecting New York City. Generally, people think they always face danger all day and sometimes they shall feel bored in the street,” said Counter-terrorism Chief James Waters. “They always perform admirably, including today.”

“It feels really good to be a part of helping fellow New Yorkers. That’s what we guys want to express most,” Demery said.

Cars have struck and killed many bicyclists so far this year, and the reported number of deaths is a 21 % increase compared to the 13 killed during the same time last year.

1. Which is right about the truck driver?

A．His over-speeding made the accident happen.

B．He kept driving, not knowing the accident.

C．He was arrested shortly after the accident.

D．He had his leg hurt in the accident.

2. Who ran to take care of the injured woman?

A．Thomas Demery.

B．James Waters.

C．Stanford Dawson.

D．Dimitri Coutsouvelis.

3. What do the policemen think of their work on the street?

A．Rewarding.

B．Boring.

C．Acceptable.

D．Dangerous.

4. What can be inferred about the woman?

A．She was struck by a truck.	B．She was badly injured in the foot.
C．She was lucky to get timely help.	D．She was unconscious in hospital.

5 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you are in a crowd, the first and most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits.    1    Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on, and know that in a crowd of moving people wet or uneven ground can be slippery or hazardous, causing you to fall.    2    When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference, giving you the possibility of taking advantage of escaping route. Always stay closer to the escape route.If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get trampled.    3    Take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer—it gives you movement and protects your chest.    4    If you cannot get up because you are injured, get someone to pull you back up. If you have kids, lift them up.If you fall and cannot get up, keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl up into fetal position.    5    

A．Be aware of the general atmosphere of the event, as panic situations can often be expected.

B．There is always space between people.

C．Do not lie on your stomach or back, as this dangerously exposes your lungs.

D．The worst is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object

E．If you fall, get up quickly.

F．No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out.

G．Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd.