1 . In a remote mountainous region in Pakistan, a cable car carrying six children and two adults became stuck in mid-air. However, this terrifying incident resulted in a remarkable display of bravery and intelligence as ordinary bystanders stepped up to save lives.
The incident began like any other day when the small group started their typical daily journey to school and the local shops aboard the shaky three cables broke, causing it to be suspended in the air.
Immediately, multiple rescue efforts were set into motion. The rescue mission lasted for over 10 hours. Military helicopters and local experts attempted to rescue the stuck car. However, the complex terrain (地形) and the cable car’s unsafe position made progress slow. By nightfall, the helicopter team had only rescued one child from the car.
The local administration called upon two local brothers, Sahib and Nasir, for their expert skill in operating temporary cable cars in the region. With limited resources available, the Khan brothers thought up a clever idea to reach the stuck cable car. They constructed a small temporary car using a zip line, allowing them to move over the risky terrain and approach the hanging cable car.
Nasir remained on the ground, assisting with the pulley (滑轮) system. Sahib bravely boarded the temporary car and started a dangerous journey to ward the stuck children. Once he reached the hanging car, Sahib carefully tied a rope around the children in the car. Making several trips, he secured the children and carried them across one at a time. He successfully transported two children to safety in this fashion.
With Sahib’s courageous efforts paving the way, local rescuers took over, using the same method to bring the remaining three children and the two adults back to safety. This heroic rescue mission is a powerful reminder that when people work together with a common goal in mind, they can brainstorm, even in the face of challenges that seemingly can’t be tackled successfully.
1. What happened when a cable car was on its daily routine journey?A.It stopped halfway due to a power failure. |
B.A group of visitors were trapped in it. |
C.Broken cables left it hanging in the sky. |
D.It crashed into the deep valley below. |
A.Injured individuals. | B.Difficult land features. |
C.Poor communication. | D.Severe weather conditions. |
A.The dangerous situation in the stuck car. |
B.The risk of saving the trapped children. |
C.The working principle of the rescue car. |
D.The rescue efforts by the two brothers. |
A.Bravery never goes out of fashion. |
B.A wise man makes his own decisions. |
C.Many hands make light work. |
D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
1. What do we know about the accident?
A.It caused a man to die. |
B.It occurred in the evening. |
C.Two drivers were hurt. |
A.Bad weather. | B.Careless driving. | C.Speeding. |
A.At 2:00 am. | B.At 4:00 am. | C.At 9:00 am. |
3 . In 1970, Alan Ayers was participating in a skydiving team competition in Gainesville, Florida. He would be
Ayers’ teammates skydived first,
“I was completely out of the plane on my back,
Thousands of feet in the air, hanging from the plane, Ayers was out of
“And what happened next was
Ayers dropped away from the plane, opened his parachute, and landed
More than 50 years later, she often came into his
A.falling | B.jumping | C.marching | D.sliding |
A.repaired | B.painted | C.removed | D.broken |
A.leaving | B.recognizing | C.choosing | D.admiring |
A.right | B.luck | C.chance | D.turn |
A.hurt | B.caught | C.spotted | D.covered |
A.hitting back | B.looking down | C.staring up | D.pushing forward |
A.challenging | B.confusing | C.fearful | D.visible |
A.sight | B.trouble | C.options | D.doors |
A.incredible | B.exciting | C.accidental | D.disappointing |
A.straightened | B.pushed | C.dropped | D.freed |
A.dramatically | B.safely | C.unconsciously | D.regretfully |
A.possession | B.mind | C.position | D.focus |
A.young | B.practiced | C.dirty | D.bony |
A.fame | B.victory | C.life | D.health |
A.bravest | B.happiest | C.kindest | D.wisest |
1. Who did Fred have a fight with last night?
A.A storekeeper. | B.A policeman. | C.His brother. |
A.At home. | B.In the hospital. | C.In the police station. |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Host and guest. | B.Mother and son. | C.Husband and wife. |
A.An accident. | B.The best gift for John. | C.A happy family. |
A.In a studio. | B.On a beach. | C.Next to a hotel. |
A.He walked their dog. | B.He looked after their baby. | C.He rescued their child. |
1. What was wrong with the woman’s car?
A.It was on fire. |
B.It gave out a terrible noise. |
C.Its engine smoked. |
A.In a car park. | B.In a garage. | C.On the road. |
A.Hire a car. | B.Drive a truck. | C.Ring her friend. |
A.She fell off her bike. | B.Her car broke down. | C.She was involved in an accident. |
8 . Helen was sitting in the garden one evening when she heard a loud crash. As she walked to the front of the house, she could see a small crowd
Helen had
Helen raced back to the scene,
Helen successfully managed to
“I take comfort in the fact that knowing first aid helped me to
A.gathering | B.playing | C.dancing | D.running |
A.walking | B.lying | C.riding | D.reading |
A.heavily | B.quietly | C.slowly | D.easily |
A.taught | B.planned | C.taken | D.failed |
A.climbed | B.called | C.fought | D.ran |
A.books | B.towels | C.gloves | D.socks |
A.expert | B.officer | C.ambulance | D.operation |
A.tell | B.visit | C.meet | D.help |
A.neck | B.leg | C.head | D.arm |
A.cause | B.increase | C.control | D.check |
A.Unfortunately | B.Luckily | C.Usually | D.Possibly |
A.calls | B.actions | C.judgement | D.training |
A.new | B.free | C.various | D.effective |
A.worse | B.better | C.safer | D.clearer |
A.describe | B.take | C.save | D.risk |
9 . Skydiving has always held a fascination for me. Despite the fear, there is something that
November 24, 2021, a day perfect for my solo skydiving — sunny, with little wind.
After going through safety rules with my coach, I
However, after 30 seconds, I realized I was lower than anticipated. Urgently, without stabilizing my body position, I
With the ground getting closer, I prepared to
The
Severe injuries cast
My enthusiasm for skydiving
A.draws | B.forces | C.drags | D.exposes |
A.embarrassed | B.terrified | C.satisfied | D.superior |
A.stormed | B.roared | C.marched | D.leaped |
A.rushed | B.failed | C.ceased | D.tended |
A.helpful | B.fruitless | C.risky | D.tireless |
A.slide | B.rise | C.die | D.crash |
A.Tragically | B.Thankfully | C.Hopefully | D.Regrettably |
A.make for | B.come across | C.result from | D.set up |
A.influence | B.pressure | C.impact | D.bounce |
A.unnoticeable | B.predictable | C.unbearable | D.tolerable |
A.worsening | B.strengthening | C.adding | D.causing |
A.blankets | B.stretchers | C.painkillers | D.wheelchairs |
A.suspicion | B.light | C.despair | D.uncertainty |
A.disappears | B.remains | C.declines | D.expands |
A.pursuit | B.reality | C.motto | D.spirit |
1. What happened to the woman at the beginning?
A.She lost her phone. | B.She couldn’t find the way. | C.She was trapped in heavy snow. |
A.The car was running out of gas, |
B.She stopped to answer a call. |
C.The engine couldn’t work properly. |
A.By drinking hot tea. | B.By using the car heater. | C.By having more clothes on. |
A.They called an ambulance. |
B.They led the woman to her home. |
C.They helped the woman go to the main road. |