1 . Brandon Leseberg and his sons, Louie, 6 years old, Everett, 3 years old, headed for their farm one afternoon. When the sun set, Brandon
Knowing they couldn’t stay in the ice-cold water for so long, Brandon put his own legs against the narrow walls to
Minutes passed like hours for Brandon. He’d been hoping for the
A.finished | B.avoided | C.disliked | D.started |
A.played | B.cheered | C.cried | D.stopped |
A.useful | B.broken | C.dark | D.light |
A.mistake | B.adventure | C.accident | D.failure |
A.caught | B.encouraged | C.followed | D.recognized |
A.train | B.hide | C.seat | D.support |
A.so | B.unless | C.but | D.if |
A.brave | B.polite | C.honest | D.generous |
A.rest | B.help | C.advice | D.trust |
A.questioned | B.warned | C.honored | D.taught |
A.kindness | B.wisdom | C.experience | D.patience |
A.Obviously | B.Fortunately | C.Generally | D.Strangely |
A.separated | B.welcomed | C.saved | D.contacted |
A.responsible | B.concerned | C.sorry | D.thankful |
A.winner | B.hero | C.visitor | D.actor |
2 . An injured hiker was rescued earlier this month after a train passenger saw her from the window. She was crazily waving on the other side of a river, having just spent two days stuck in the wild with a broken leg.
The rider told the train crew, who then reported it to the train inspector. Henry Smith, who was in a motor car behind them. Henry was able to stop and communicate with the woman on the opposite bank of the river, which was freezing cold and moving quickly.
The hiker, a woman in her twenties, had been missing for two days. She said she’d intended to go on a day hike, but ended up falling 90 feet down a cliff face while trying to take pictures. She reportedly told rescuers that she lost consciousness (意识) for an unknown amount of time. Despite a badly broken leg, she struggled to pull herself to the bank of the river to try to flag down trains. She had no emergency supplies with her, or suitable clothing to spend the night outdoors. There had been a cold attack while the woman was stuck in the wild. The hiker described spending daylight hours trying to get the attention of passing trains and, at night, would roll herself into a nearby cliff face in an attempt to stay warm.
Henry called to request help for search and rescue. The operator who received the emergency call said the hiker’s family had been looking for her. While they were waiting for the rescue team, Nick and Kylah, an engineer and a fireman on the next train passing by the location, came to help. 327 passengers on the train waited on the track as they crossed the river to examine the woman’s injuries and bring emergency supplies, blankets and a radio for communication. Finally, a helicopter was sent to locate and rescue the hiker and she was transported safely to the hospital.
1. Who first noticed the injured hiker?A.A train rider. | B.Henry Smith. | C.The train crew. | D.Nick and Kylah. |
A.She fell down the cliff face accidentally. | B.She spent day and night waving for help. |
C.She had planned a two-day hike schedule. | D.She always stayed conscious in the wild. |
A.The hiker’s family had been against her going hiking. |
B.Henry sent a helicopter to locate and rescue the hiker. |
C.Nick and Kylah were sent by the police to the rescue. |
D.People on the next train also contributed to the rescue work. |
3 . A woman in her 20s from Aztec, New Mexico, went on a hiking trip in the Deer Park area along the Colorado Trail. She
That’s when her worst
The Silverton Narrow Gauge Train was carrying people to appreciate the beautiful
A.danced | B.went | C.survived | D.evacuated |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Instead | D.Besides |
A.behaviour | B.goal | C.impression | D.fear |
A.wilderness | B.greenhouse | C.castle | D.stadium |
A.moved | B.seen | C.followed | D.returned |
A.paths | B.marks | C.views | D.shelters |
A.customer | B.passenger | C.conductor | D.driver |
A.immediately | B.obviously | C.gracefully | D.stressfully |
A.result | B.employ | C.absorb | D.help |
A.offered | B.begged | C.tried | D.used |
A.attract | B.treat | C.match | D.remove |
A.warm | B.high | C.aware | D.alive |
A.school | B.prison | C.church | D.hospital |
A.turned out | B.worked on | C.gave off | D.came up |
A.latest | B.best | C.worst | D.fastest |
4 . There are some disabled people in the world who fight an unseen battle within themselves every day. They never cry and
Six-and-a-half years back, I was in a car accident. The driver slept, and the car fell in the ditch, as a result of which, I suffered
The days I spent in the hospital were
That’s how this
A.pray | B.blame | C.forgive | D.insist |
A.survivors | B.failures | C.fighters | D.explorers |
A.slight | B.personal | C.distinct | D.multiple |
A.cut | B.cured | C.cracked | D.separated |
A.improved | B.suited | C.changed | D.dominated |
A.in vain | B.in sorrow | C.in despair | D.in relief |
A.admitted | B.walked | C.showed | D.rushed |
A.kicked out | B.picked out | C.helped out | D.worn out |
A.performed | B.underwent | C.required | D.planned |
A.joyful | B.dreadful | C.helpful | D.regretful |
A.sensitively | B.theoretically | C.physically | D.psychologically |
A.frustrated | B.bored | C.tense | D.angry |
A.endless | B.colorless | C.limitless | D.priceless |
A.time | B.belief | C.decision | D.opportunity |
A.adversity | B.story | C.surgery | D.emergency |
5 . ON TUESDAY, the Shenzhen team of Blue Sky Rescue, confirmed (确认) that two of its members had died trying to rescue 24 tourists.
According to the official news, it was on Monday that the rescue team received a call from 24 travelers, who were trapped, in a river valley.
The team responded immediately. However, when they helped the travelers, two team members got trapped by the rising river water. The next day, they were confirmed dead.
Who can rescue the rescuers? The question aroused a heated discussion among people. Most of them think we would rather such “heroic deeds” were not required. In the past several years, there have been many cases in which travelers, ignoring the signs saying certain areas are dangerous and off-limits (禁止进入的), ended up needing to be rescued. By so doing, they put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of those who go to their aid.
Although the majority of travelers behave properly, some attempt challenging tasks that are obviously beyond their abilities.
The law has already made it clear that if a traveler or group gets into difficulties when entering unauthorized (未经许可的) regions, they must bear the costs of the rescue. The rules need strengthening to deter travelers from putting their own lives and the lives of others at risk.
1. How many travellers were trapped in a river valley?A.24. | B.2. | C.42. | D.26. |
A.They lost her way. | B.They were trapped on the mountain. |
C.They died in the rescue work. | D.They were seriously injured. |
A.Caring. | B.Negative. | C.Understanding. | D.Positive. |
A.protect… from | B.stop… from |
C.excuse… from | D.separate… from |
6 . Rivera, 27, was jogging on a path next to Claiborne Parkway in Ashburn near the Dulles Greenway about 6 p.m. A 71-year-old woman from South Riding Was driving a Toyota SUV on the road. And a deer came from somewhere.
The SUV struck the deer, which sent the animal flying into Rivera, who remembers running one minute and then coming into an ambulance as a doctor told her she needed to cut away one of her favorite running shirts “because it had deer blood all over.” “That’s when I knew a deer was part of this,” Rivera said Saturday.
The deer died on the spot. The driver was treated at Inova Loudoun Hospital and recovered. Rivera, who was taken to the same hospital and recovered on Thursday evening.
Barely 5 feet tall, Rivera already had been jokingly nicknamed “The Hulk” by her friends, which means a giant person. “So, I guess now they can really call me that,” she said.
She had finished five miles Thursday in her orange running shoes and was on the final stretch toward her home in Ashburn when she was hit by the deer.
“I’d thought that the run would make me feel better after work,” said Rivera, an administrative analyst. She has been a runner for about five years and started taking part in marathons last year. She also leads runs for a Loudoun fitness club.
A female passer-by called 911 and used Rivera’s phone to dial numbers that reached Rivera’s boyfriend and her family. “I want to really thank her, whoever she was. And I am glad the driver is all right.”
Rivera said she runs on the path often and wilt again. So how will she retell this tale? It’s hard to know where to start. Maybe I was out for a run one day. No, actually I probably have to start with, this really strange thing happened to me once.”
1. What happened to Rivera when she was jogging on a path?A.She was knocked down by a flying deer. |
B.She ran into a Toyota SUV on the way to work. |
C.She got help from a doctor just on her way home. |
D.She came across an injured deer on the way to hospital. |
A.The deer. | B.Rivera. | C.The driver. | D.The old woman. |
A.Sympathetic. | B.Angry. | C.Grateful. | D.Respectful. |
A.Rivera lost much blood in the accident. | B.The 71-year -old driver wasn’t hurt at all. |
C.Rivera didn’t realize what happened then. | D.Rivera took part in marathons five years ago. |
7 . A car with three teenage girls ran into the Pascagoula River accidentally. The car floated 25 yards into the river and then began to
A strong and confident swimmer since childhood, Corion Evans, 16, heard their calls. He
The girls were all treated at a nearby
“Mr. Evans is a true
A.crash | B.sink | C.appear | D.launch |
A.escaped | B.flooded | C.raced | D.flew |
A.easily | B.eventually | C.gradually | D.immediately |
A.changed | B.found | C.removed | D.fastened |
A.mentioned | B.knew | C.doubted | D.guessed |
A.relied on | B.focused on | C.agreed on | D.insisted on |
A.confused | B.cautious | C.anxious | D.frightened |
A.school | B.party | C.hospital | D.factory |
A.commitment | B.description | C.examination | D.recovery |
A.ashamed | B.original | C.grateful | D.curious |
A.experience | B.movie | C.instance | D.imagination |
A.dream | B.life | C.career | D.task |
A.genius | B.soldier | C.assistant | D.hero |
A.risking | B.ensuring | C.maintaining | D.concerning |
A.aimed at | B.suffered from | C.turned out | D.adapted into |
8 . Hunter Kittle, 24 years old, was driving through California’s Mount Baldy when his night took an unexpected turn. As he was going down the road, his car turned
The young man amazingly
Due to his
The Kittle family were also
After a total of three nights, a motorist
When Hunter was in his hospital bed and says, “I was so happy that I was finally being
Thanks to his
A.upside down | B.inside out | C.down | D.off |
A.caused | B.survived | C.transformed | D.froze |
A.looked up | B.set up | C.woke up | D.picked up |
A.disagreement | B.cry | C.gain | D.pain |
A.gradual | B.serious | C.bound | D.cautious |
A.crazy | B.patient | C.worried | D.happy |
A.suggestion | B.information | C.contribution | D.destination |
A.passed by | B.passed away | C.stood by | D.dropped in |
A.motorbike | B.valley | C.river | D.block |
A.immediately | B.easily | C.exactly | D.merely |
A.government | B.home | C.hospital | D.shelter |
A.saved | B.helped | C.listened | D.improved |
A.shout | B.explain | C.conclude | D.complain |
A.hopelessness | B.courage | C.determination | D.wisdom |
A.driving | B.volunteer | C.life | D.religion |
9 . Last week, 55-year-old Donald Lynn Cash of Utah collapsed and died just after reaching the Everest peak. Including Cash, at least 11 people have died on Mount Everest this year.
The deaths come among reports of overcrowding on the popular mountain. The Nepali government granted a total of 381 permits to climb Everest this year, a number that doesn’t include guides who are on the mountain as well. For some climbers, that traffic has meant longer wait times — some told the Himalayan Times the wait has exceeded two hours between the last camp and the peak. Mountaineer Vanessa O’Brien, who has also climbed the seven summits, said when there’s a crowd, being a more experienced climber won’t help you. “It doesn’t matter if you’re the best racecar driver in the world. If you’re stuck in traffic, you’re stuck in traffic,” she said in an interview.
When a climber is stuck in that traffic, “their body is starting to deteriorate.” O’Brien, who set a record as the fastest woman to reach the highest peak on every continent, also said the descent is often harder than the climb.
Climbing expert Alan Arnette said there’s no simple explanation for the string of deaths. He said weather that has led to a shorter climbing season is one factor causing overcrowding. He also said the cost to climb Mount Everest has decreased, which means more people are making the journey. He urged the governments in charge of granting permits to limit how many people can be on the mountain at once.
Still, Christopher was no beginner. His family said he’d been mountain climbing for five decades. His brother mentioned that being a lawyer as a “day job” for Christopher, while Climbing was his passion. “He was an zealous climber of peaks in Colorado, the West and the world over,” Mark Kulish said. “He passed away doing what he loved.”
1. What made longer wait times on Mount Everest?A.Lacking guides. |
B.Overcrowding. |
C.Bad weather. |
D.Getting government’s permission. |
a. The less cost attracting more climbers.
b. The more climbers worsening the environment.
c. More permits granted by the government.
d. The governments limiting the climber’s number.
e. The weather leading to a shorter climbing season.
A.a, b, d | B.a, c, e | C.b, c, d | D.b, d, e |
A.Being a racecar driver can get you out of the traffic jam. |
B.Being an experienced climber is always helpful. |
C.Climbers do not need the permits from government. |
D.When stuck in traffic, the climber’s body will fail to function as usual. |
A.Experienced. | B.Famous. | C.Excellent. | D.Keen. |
10 . Norwood, a junior High School student, was driving three friends home in St. Petersburg, when another driver crashed into her from her left and made her car hit the tree. The impact jammed shut the driver’s side door, so Norwood climbed out the front window. Two of her friends managed to get out of the car unharmed, but her 16-year-old friend Zarria didn’t. She run back to the car only to find Zarria was just sitting there reactionless.
A lot of people started to gather around to see what was happening. Norwood started yelling, “Back up, back up, she needs space.” Norwood pulled Zarria out of the back seat, avoiding broken glass from the window. “That’s when I checked her pulse on her neck. I put my head against her chest, and I didn’t really hear nothing. So that’s when I just started doing CPR on her.” Norwood told the reporter. After the 30 compressions and two rescue breaths, Zarria regained consciousness. Ambulance quickly arrived and rushed her to the hospital to receive medical help.
When Miller, Norwood’s high school teacher, learned that Norwood saved a friend just one day after completing CPR training, she was at a loss of words and so proud. Norwood participates in the school’s Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). The program prepares students for various careers in health science. “We do vital signs and they learn how to take blood pressure and check pulse.” Miller introduced. And another one of the skills learned is CPR. “There are two components, a hands-on skills component where they have to demonstrate that they’re able to do CPR well, and then there’s a written test component, showing that they remember that knowledge.”
Thanks to Norwood’s quick thinking, Zarria is recovering well. She also isn’t surprised by her friend’s actions. “She will always help any way she can, so I wasn’t really shocked about that.”
1. What happened to Norwood and her friends on their way home?A.They lost their way. | B.They suffered a car accident. |
C.They crashed into another car. | D.They were stuck in a traffic jam. |
A.To give her first aid. | B.To ask people for help. |
C.To call ambulance at once. | D.To send her to hospital immediately. |
A.It normally lasts for one day. |
B.It is for medical students only. |
C.It focuses on both theory and practice. |
D.It trains students to live a healthy lifestyle. |
A.Considerate and flexible. | B.Kind and ambitious. |
C.Hardworking and clever. | D.Brave and calm. |