2 . 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.

2. Who got well again on Thursday evening?

A．The deer.

B．Rivera.

C．The driver.

D．The old woman.

3. What attitude did Rivera have to the female passer-by?

A．Sympathetic.

B．Angry.

C．Grateful.

D．Respectful.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

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.

3 . I was hiking with Sam and Kyle to show them a cliff where they could feel the sea spray on their faces. I knew the area could be dangerous, but I was not worried for I had hiked there many times.

We sat in the sun and watched the waves throw themselves against the rock. Then I crept (爬) up to the edge, Kyle right behind me. I found a seat-shaped place and sat down with much contentment. When Kyle came near, I gave him my place. He settled in and I moved a few feet over where the smooth rock had no holds.

Suddenly, a monstrous wave came. I felt myself starting to slide. The water washed me off the cliff and forced me under. I screamed for help. I swam hard for the shore. I was not a strong swimmer but I tried rimming for shore anyway, battling the warm water the best I could. Soon, I realized the sea had swept me farther out.

“Sam!” I yelled. “Kyle, help me and send a helicopter!” After about thirty minutes, I saw a helicopter. I could see Sam and Kyle looking anxiously from it. My eyes lit up and my heart missed a beat. The helicopter buzzed overhead, and then kept on going. I floated on my back to make myself more visible, my body pale in contrast to the darker ocean. When the helicopter came by again, I moved my arms and legs desperately to attract their attention. Again, the helicopter disappeared. Helpless, I stared in disbelief as they missed seeing me twice in a row. Deciding that I needed to save my energy, I continued floating on my back and closed my eyes.

Gradually, a noise grew louder. I soon realized a helicopter was overhead. The crew had seen me, but it might be too late. Waves of exhaustion overwhelmed me. My leg muscles tightened uncontrollably. “This is it,” I thought, as I gave up to the weight that was pulling me down.

Then, I felt a strong arm wrap across my chest and turned to see a rescue diver. He asked me if I was alright. The next thing I knew was that I was in the air. The waves that had just been big enough to kill me suddenly seemed small.

1. Which of the following can best describe the author in paragraph 2?

A．Curious and careful.	B．Happy and relaxed.
C．Proud but disappointed.	D．Anxious but satisfied.

2. Why couldn’t the author swim back to shore?

A．He met with fast wind.	B．He couldn’t perform his best.
C．He was not a strong swimmer.	D．He was not used to the warm water.

3. What did the author do to increase his chances of being seen by the passing helicopter?

A．He tried to preserve his energy.	B．He made his arms pale.
C．He yelled at the helicopter.	D．He floated on his back.

4. What does the author’s thought “This is it” mean?

A．The disaster came to an end as expected.	B．He finally got the rescue he needed badly.
C．He was convinced he was about to drown.	D．The waves were not big enough to kill him.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was Tom’s attitude toward his mother’s advice?

A．He didn’t mind it.

B．He accepted it.

C．He argued against it.

2. What did Tom do when his parents were out one day?

A．He cleaned the kitchen.

B．He played with his friends.

C．He cooked lunch for himself.

3. What happened while Tom was talking on the phone?

A．His house was on fire.

B．The fire alarm sounded.

C．The firemen entered his house.

4. Who called the fire station?

A．Tom.

B．Gina.

C．Tom’s neighbor.

8 . National Drowning Prevention Week

National Drowning Prevention Week is July 17-23, 2022, which promotes the awareness of the drowning prevention problem in Canada and the need for individuals, communities, organizations, and government to take action in an effort to save lives. Drowning is preventable!

Measures to Promote

Members of the public, community groups, and government are encouraged to promote the following measures that have been taken from the World Health Organization’s publication Preventing Drowning.

★Teach basic swimming and water safety skills to school-age children aged 6 years and older. Activity Suggestions:

• Offer Swim To Survive sessions to your community during National Drowning Prevention Week

• Promote people to learn to swim by registering in Swim For Life lessons

• Work with local schools to book swimming lessons in the upcoming year

★Provide community-based childcare for preschool children to reduce the drowning risk.

•Work with local officials to create childcare options that are less than 20 minutes away for all communities

★Train bystanders in safe rescue and CPR (心肺复苏). Activity Suggestions:

•Offer free CPR training opportunities to the public during National Drowning Prevention Week

•Promote learning to rescue others by registering in Bronze Medallion

National Drowning Prevention Week Announcements

Since the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution declaring July 25 of each year as World Drowning Prevention Day last year, we have stopped our request for community announcements for National Drowning Prevention Week. This does not lessen the importance of raising awareness during National Drowning Prevention Week, but allows us to focus more on the other important matters.

1. Who brings forward the activity suggestions mentioned in the text?

A．The government of Canada.	B．The World Health Organization.
C．Bronze Medallion.	D．The United Nations.

2. Which is the best approach to preventing preschoolers’ drowning?

A．looking swimming lessons.	B．Teaching them how to swim.
C．Providing convenient childcare.	D．Offering water rescue skills.

3. When did the UN set up World Drowning Prevention Day?

A．In 2021.

B．In 2020.

C．In 2019.

D．In 2022.