1 . It was late, about 10:15 p.m. Janice Esposito got off the train at Bellport, New York, went to her car and started driving home. She was so familiar with the route that she almost drove automatically: turned left to the Station Road, then another left onto Montauk Highway, and then—bam! When Esposito’s car had just crossed the railroad tracks, it hit another vehicle and was pushed back onto the tracks. Injured but mostly shocked by the crash and by the airbags that popped up, she was stuck in the vehicle.
As it happened, Pete DiPinto was just about to go to sleep when he heard a sharp noise and saw the accident not far outside his bedroom window. As a volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, DiPinto, who was 65,fetched a flashlight and rushed out without hesitation. “Any firefighter would have done what I did,” he said. “We’re always on duty.”
At first, he spotted the other car in the accident. After making sure that the driver was all right, DiPinto looked around and discovered Esposito’s car straddling the railway tracks. And then he heard the bell ring, which signaled a train’s arrival.
DiPinto rushed to Esposito’s car and broke the window on the driver’s side. Esposito looked up at him, with her eyes glazing over. “I don’t know where I am,” she said.
“You’re on the railroad tracks,”DiPinto yelled. “I have to get you off right now! The train was running toward them at a speed of some 105 kilometers per hour. The driver’s door fail to be opened due to the collision(碰撞), so DiPinto quickly run to the other side and was able to open the door. He put the airbags aside, seized her arms, pulled her toward him across the passenger seat until finally got her out and walked her to safety as swiftly as possible. Several seconds later, the train crashed into the vehicle. “It was like a Hollywood movie,” DiPinto told reporters the next day.
“Last night,” said Gregory Miglino Jr., Chief of the Department in South Country Ambulance, “the hero arrived in pajamas(睡衣裤), not in a fire truck.”
1. What can we know about the accident from Paragraph 1?A.Esposito’s car hit another vehicle. |
B.Esposito drove too fast. |
C.Esposito didn’t know the route well. |
D.A running train crashed into Esposito’s car. |
A.She felt all right. | B.She was badly hurt. |
C.She got stuck in the car. | D.She completely lost her consciousness. |
A.Through the window on the driver’s side. |
B.Through the door on the driver’s side. |
C.Through the window on the passenger’s side. |
D.Through the door on the passenger’s side. |
A.DiPinto was not a professional firefighter. |
B.DiPinto rushed to save life without thinking about himself. |
C.DiPinto was a special firefighter who preferred wearing pajamas. |
D.DiPinto was unable to find a fire truck when the accident happened. |
2 . First aid is a crucial aspect of healthcare that can significantly save someone’s life or prevent further injury or illness. Knowing when to use first aid is essential so that proper measures are taken promptly.
Injuries and Accidents
One of the most common instances where first aid is required is in injuries and accidents.
Cardiac Arrest (心脏停跳)
Another critical situation where first aid can make a difference is during a cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops functioning; immediate intervention is necessary.
Choking and Suffocation (窒息)
Choking and suffocation are emergencies that can occur at any time, and immediate intervention is necessary to prevent further complications. If someone is choking, it is essential to act quickly.
When to use first aid can significantly save someone’s life or prevent further injury or illness.
A.In any emergency, it is essential to remain calm. |
B.This can include cuts, burns, falls, sprains, and other unpleasant injuries. |
C.If someone has taken a poisonous substance, calling emergency services. |
D.Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre to force out the object causing the obstruction. |
E.Bleeding and overdose are medical emergencies that require immediate attention. |
F.This blog post will discuss when to use first aid and the importance of early intervention. |
G.Blood circulation (血液循环) and oxygen supply to vital organs should be restored immediately. |
3 . I was recently involved in a bad traffic accident. I was knocked unconscious by the impact so I don’t
As I lay in the emergency room, I found myself
Since that day, the physical recovery has been
A.receive | B.remember | C.mention | D.care |
A.bring | B.hit | C.pay | D.answer |
A.sacrificing | B.predicting | C.analyzing | D.mourning |
A.wealthy | B.alive | C.optimistic | D.healthy |
A.threatened | B.informed | C.ignored | D.hurt |
A.difficult | B.smooth | C.quick | D.stable |
A.works | B.happens | C.matters | D.functions |
A.understand | B.control | C.identify | D.oversee |
A.rejecting | B.identifying | C.improving | D.accepting |
A.hurry | B.dilemma | C.routine | D.mess |
A.comfortably | B.quietly | C.fully | D.busily |
A.As | B.Before | C.Unless | D.Although |
A.love | B.future | C.work | D.1ife |
A.1ift | B.break | C.protect | D.show |
A.suffer | B.escape | C.discover | D.learn |
4 . UPS deliveryman Ryan Arens was making his rounds near a pond, when he heard a strange sound. It was December, and about 15 feet from the frozen bank was the
Arens, 44, thought he
After breaking the ice using the man’s rock, Arens jumped into the icy water. He surfaced in time to see the dog going under. Arens swam about five feet toward the dog, grabbed hold of her collar, and
The next day, Arens was again making his
A.speed | B.source | C.cause | D.volume |
A.scene | B.way | C.road | D.air |
A.bridged | B.emptied | C.entered | D.crossed |
A.solution | B.approach | C.path | D.entrance |
A.deserved | B.took | C.enhanced | D.stood |
A.why | B.when | C.how | D.whether |
A.broke in | B.took over | C.brought about | D.drew upon |
A.threw | B.passed | C.shipped | D.pulled |
A.dynamic | B.indifferent | C.anxious | D.curious |
A.Unless | B.Once | C.Since | D.Until |
A.fled | B.returned | C.survived | D.died |
A.living | B.rounds | C.trip | D.activities |
A.over | B.across | C.off | D.about |
A.directly | B.abruptly | C.casually | D.friendly |
A.exception | B.caution | C.highlight | D.advance |
At least 151 people were killed and 82 others were injured in a stampede (踩踏) accident on October 29th in Itaewon, a district of the Republic of Korea’s capital Seoul, during a Halloween gathering, local authorities said
Many victims are largely in their
On 28 July 1976, the city’s one million people were asleep as usual. One of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century
7 . NEW DELHI—Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday inspected the bridge collapse site in the western state of Gujarat, where more than 100 people were killed, officials said. Ahead of the visit, Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Monday night during which he was briefed about rescue efforts.
The century-old British-era pedestrian suspension bridge (吊桥) collapsed on Sunday evening, with hundreds of people falling into Machchhu River in Morbi town, about 241 km west of the capital city, Gandhinagar. Reports said that 177 people were rescued and over 100 people were undergoing treatment at the Morbi civil hospital.
Soon after the bridge visit, Modi reached the civil hospital in Morbi to meet the injured. The prime minister was seen asking the survivors about their health. According to officials, search and rescue operations, carried out by teams of the State Disaster Response Force and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indian navy, the Indian air force and the Indian army, were called off (取消) on Monday evening and began again on Tuesday morning. Officials said Modi also met with those involved in rescue and relief operations.
The local government of Gujarat has already ordered an investigation into the deadly collapse of the bridge. The bridge is a popular tourist attraction in the area. It was shut for renovation (整修) for seven months and was open for the public on Oct 26, the Gujarati New Year.
Reports said that around 500 people, much beyond its capacity, were on the suspension bridge at the time when it crashed into the river.
Police have arrested nine people including officials of Oreva, the company that carried out the repair work, ticket sellers and security men. However, the owners of the company have not been arrested. Oreva group is actually a Gujarat-based watchmaker company. Reports said that the watchmaker reportedly outsourced (转包) the “technical aspect of the renovation” to a smaller construction company, Devprakash Solutions.
Oreva has been accused of violating multiple safety rules, leading to the huge tragedy just four days after the bridge reopened to the public. Questions have been raised over why Oreva with no experience in construction was given responsibility for maintaining a bridge.
1. What did Modi first do after hearing the bridge collapse?A.He paid a visit to the bridge. |
B.He held and took charge of a meeting. |
C.He went to see the injured in the hospital. |
D.He met with those involved in rescue and relief operations. |
A.It was too old to repair well. |
B.It was maintained very well. |
C.It had a safety risk. |
D.It was solid enough. |
A.Making. | B.Obeying. | C.Breaking. | D.Replacing. |
A.Indian PM inspects site of deadly bridge collapse |
B.Police arrest security men after bridge collapse |
C.Modi is briefed about rescue efforts after bridge collapse |
D.Around 500 people are on suspension bridge when it collapses |
8 . Nicole Salgado and and her family woke up on New Year’s Day to panic knocking at the front door of their home in Avodale, Arizona. Her house was on fire, but she didn’t know it. “We were all
Salgado, a mother of four, ran to
Making sure that everyone was out, they realized the full extent of it. They were just in
“We are so grateful to just be
In the footage (一段镜头), Palisch is seen yelling outside the Salgado family’s door, surrounded by smoke and
A.sleeping | B.dining | C.playing | D.chatting |
A.going down | B.going off | C.going about | D.going ahead |
A.scared | B.embarrassed | C.thrilled | D.discouraged |
A.turn away | B.pick out | C.take on | D.check on |
A.cheerfully | B.unconsciously | C.instantly | D.amazingly |
A.learned | B.benefited | C.escaped | D.recovered |
A.due to | B.except for | C.regardless of | D.free from |
A.vain | B.shock | C.line | D.order |
A.dam | B.tower | C.bridge | D.roof |
A.Firefighters | B.Nurses | C.Architects | D.Lawyers |
A.stayed up | B.worked out | C.turned up | D.passed out |
A.absent | B.alarmed | C.alive | D.annoyed |
A.viewed | B.applied | C.evaluated | D.blamed |
A.plants | B.branches | C.papers | D.flames |
A.pretends | B.agrees | C.continues | D.declines |
9 . On June 14, 2022, Mia Samolinski was driving a Subaru Outback in the parking lot when she stepped on the gas pedal (油门) instead of the brake (刹车) and drove into the water. It
Samolinski was at risk of
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“It doesn’t matter who it was, they were in an
A.happened | B.appeared | C.changed | D.turned |
A.reported | B.prevented | C.witnessed | D.recalled |
A.starving | B.dying | C.escaping | D.bleeding |
A.confusion | B.passion | C.quality | D.strength |
A.At last | B.As usual | C.Of course | D.For example |
A.worry about | B.talk about | C.speak out | D.figure out |
A.aim | B.luck | C.proof | D.secret |
A.weight | B.enthusiasm | C.imagination | D.height |
A.bottom | B.window | C.nose | D.wheel |
A.reach | B.balance | C.protect | D.lift |
A.stand | B.escape | C.hide | D.participate |
A.frightened | B.excited | C.ashamed | D.disappointed |
A.unavoidable | B.similar | C.alarming | D.embarrassing |
A.suffer | B.cheat | C.relax | D.complain |
A.Confusingly | B.Obviously | C.Responsibly | D.Interestingly |
10 . While driving home after work, Jane Hodgson noticed a car pulled over at the side of the road and a crowd beginning to gather around someone who was lying on the ground.
Jane, who had completed a first aid at work course, pulled over to see if she could offer any help — and it turned out to be lucky for the young injured girl that she did.
Describing the scene she came across, Jane says: “The onlookers were ashen-faced and looking lost. They were so shocked that they hadn’t even thought to call for an ambulance yet.”
After speaking to the emergency services, Jane started finding out what had happened and what injuries the young girl called Jenny had. The girl had been hit by a car and gone over the handlebars of her bike, landing on her head and shoulder. Her shoulder and arm were twisted (扭曲) underneath her.
“She hadn’t been wearing a helmet (头盔) when she got knocked down, and I thought that she should not be moved as I couldn’t be sure about a spinal injury (脊椎损伤), but after looking her over and checking the circulation in her injured arm I did feel fairly confident that she had escaped relatively unhurt.
“As we were waiting for an ambulance, the amount of pain the girl was in was increasing. To distract (分散注意力) her and minimize the risk of her going into shock I kept her talking. She held my hand tightly when the pain got too much and this helped. I told her I could handle it — we laughed about that,” describes Jane.
Later, a doctor from the local hospital’s ICU stopped at the scene too. The ICU doctor decided that Jenny should lie on her back, making her much more comfortable until the emergency services arrived.
Thinking back, Jane says: “For me, knowing that in a small way I helped that girl through what was a frightening experience is all the reward I need. I felt great to know I’d made a difference and I’d do it again.”
1. We can learn from the text that Jane Hodgson _____.A.is an ICU doctor | B.is a first⁃aid trainer |
C.works in a local hospital | D.has learned some first aid |
A.Jenny had a spinal injury |
B.Jenny didn’t have serious injuries |
C.Jenny couldn’t remember what had happened |
D.Jenny lost her helmet when she was knocked down |
A.Jenny refused to talk | B.Jenny went into shock |
C.Jane was a little impatient | D.Jane kept giving Jenny confidence |
A.Strict but caring. | B.Tough and generous. |
C.Proud but determined. | D.Warm-hearted and helpful. |