1 . It seems that some people go out of their way to get into trouble. That’s more or less what happened on the night when Nashville Police Officer Floyd Hyde was on duty.
“I was on the way to a personal-injury accident in West Nashville. As I got onto Highway40, blue lights and sirens (警笛) going, I fell in behind a gold Pontiac Firebird that suddenly seemed to take off quickly down the highway. The driver somehow panicked at the sight of me. He was going more than a hundred miles an hour and began passing cars on the shoulder (路肩).”
But Hyde couldn’t go after him. Taking care of the injured people is always more important than worrying about speeders, so the officer had to stay on his way to the accident. But he did try to keep the Firebird in sight as he drove, hoping another nearby unit would be able to step in and stop the speeding car. As it turned out, keeping the Firebird in sight was not that difficult. Every turn the Pontiac made was the very turn the officer needed to get to the accident scene.
Hyde followed the Pontiac all the way to his destination. At that point he found another unit had already arrived at the accident scene. His help wasn't needed. Now he was free to try to stop the driver of the Firebird, who by this time had developed something new to panic about.
“Just about that time,” Hyde says, “I saw fire coming out from under that car, with blue smoke and oil going everywhere. He’d blown his engine. Now he had to stop.”
“After I arrested him, I asked him why he was running. He told me he didn't have a driver’s license.”
That accident cost the driver of the Firebird plenty — a thousand dollars for the new engine — not to mention the charges for driving without a license, attempting to run away, and dangerous driving.
1. Why did Floyd Hyde drive the car before he got onto Highway 40?| A．To arrest a criminal. | B．To catch up with a car. |
| C．To go to the police station. | D．To deal with an accident. |
| A．Another nearby unit could stop the speeding car. |
| B．The driver of the Firebird would turn his car around. |
| C．Another nearby unit could take care of the injured people. |
| D．The driver of the Firebird would show him his identity card. |
| A．Something was wrong with the wheel. | B．Something was wrong with the engine. |
| C．The car crashed into another one. | D．The car turned upside down. |
| A．The driver had to face the music. | B．The driver was finally under control. |
| C．The driver was actually in a dilemma. | D．The driver had to turn to others for help. |
2 . Colorado’s Grays Peak rises 14,278 feet above sea level, high enough that trees can’t grow towards the top, though there are plenty of bushes, rocks, etc. It was in this unforgiving place that Bev Wedelstedt was unlucky enough to have a bitter experience.
It was August 2018, and Wedelsted,56, was on her way back down the trail (小路) with three friends. A storm was upon, and they were anxious to get off the mountain. When they approached a rocky drop of a couple of feet, Wedelstedt decided that instead of shaking down on her hip — the safe way to go — she would leap. Then she landed on her left leg and heard a snap (劈啪声).
Every step after that was painful. Before long, she had to stop. As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help her down the narrow trail by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous.
Finally, one hiker, Matt, asked her, “How do you feel about a fireman’s carry?” Before she knew it, he lifted her over his shoulder. Matt clearly couldn’t carry her all the way down by himself. So six hikers and one of her friends followed. Three hours and two mountainous miles later, this human conveyor belt finally met the ambulance men, who took Wedelstedt to the hospital.
Now Wedelstedt has mostly recovered from her ill-fated hike, but she knows she’ll never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue. “I told them I wanted to meet a lot of guys, but this isn’t the way I wanted to do it. I’m still in awe now,” she said.
1. What is the writing purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To call on readers to have a trip there. |
| B．To introduce the scenery of Grays Peak. |
| C．To show the difficult situation for hikers. |
| D．To describe Wedelstedt’s favorite travel. |
| A．Walking down the rocky mountain. |
| B．Supporting Wedelstedt to walk. |
| C．Leaping from the mountain top. |
| D．Keeping Wedelstedt on the trail. |
| A．By giving her encouragement. | B．By supporting her on both sides. |
| C．By following her all the way. | D．By carrying her by turns. |
| A．She is still scared nowadays. | B．She will forget the sad event. |
| C．She has a fresh good memory. | D．She is respectful to the strangers. |
37-year-old Casey Ryan felt very comfortable in the mountains of the Willamette National Forest in Eugene, Oregon. He knew its roads and hiking trails well from his time as a volunteer in a roadside clean-up crew. These days, he was often there photographing wildlife, and he almost always had his lightweight drone(无人机) with him. It was one of his favorite cameras.
Though weather conditions weren’t great that morning, Ryan decided to go on a short hike with his friend. Snow was common and Ryan felt he knew the area well enough. Still, as they drove along, the roads became icy. Ryan thought he might turn back, but after a truck passed them coming from the opposite direction, he felt safe enough to keep going. The roads must still be passable in that direction, he reasoned.
But it wasn’t long before the two men came across a woman who was stranded(滞留) along the mountain road. Ryan and his friend stopped to help her. Ryan tried to line up his truck’s rope to pull the woman’s car out —and ended up stuck in the same place.
The three tried for hours to dig the cars out, but the sun was setting fast. The temperature was dropping and the snow was turning to ice blocks around the tires. It was impossible to dig out.
Thirty miles from the closest town, their phones had no signal in such a low-lying(低洼的)area. Their car radio and walkie-talkies couldn’t transmit any signal far enough. The three travelers prepared to spend the night in their cars. The hikers had survival gear(装备) and food to share, so they weren’t terribly worried.
It was Ryan’s friend who, jokingly perhaps, brought up a news report he had seen about a man using a drone to send roses to his girlfriend living on the 10th floor to make a proposal (求婚).
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Looking at his drone, Ryan suddenly came up with an idea.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ryan’s wife received his phone message and contacted a rescue team.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . One morning, Huang Fulin, a local farmer, rode a motorcycle to the Lixinsha Bridge in Guangzhou. The bridge, is the main
The visibility was
The lorry driver, Wang Guoliang reversed his truck back and
Meanwhile, Huang
According to the official website, they will be awarded with the title of individuals who act bravely in a(n)
| A．passage | B．commute | C．routine | D．district |
| A．dusty | B．delicate | C．poor | D．clear |
| A．fell down | B．dropped in | C．popped up | D．turned out |
| A．explode | B．crack | C．destroy | D．shake |
| A．pedestrian | B．lifeboat | C．truck | D．policeman |
| A．effortlessly | B．continuously | C．suddenly | D．casually |
| A．drove | B．parked | C．shaped | D．turned |
| A．crossing | B．loading | C．blocking | D．blanketing |
| A．vehicles | B．ambulance | C．passengers | D．passers-by |
| A．uttered | B．reported | C．phoned | D．investigated |
| A．posed | B．covered | C．made | D．placed |
| A．assigned | B．delivered | C．followed | D．forced |
| A．produced | B．edited | C．saved | D．posted |
| A．attract | B．terrify | C．warn | D．expose |
| A．incident | B．operation | C．friction | D．emergency |
Four Colombian children survived a plane crash only to be lost deep in the Amazon rainforest for well over a month. This is how they survived this horrifying situation.
It’s most people’s nightmare: surviving a plane crash only to be trapped in a jungle with no way of contacting the outside world. But they survived. The children, aged 13, nine and four, as well as an 11-month-old baby, were flying with their mother from their village in the Amazon to visit their father in San José del Guaviare. The single-engine Cessna on which they were flying experienced engine problems and disappeared on May 1, 2023.
Bad weather prevented the army from finding the crash site for two weeks, where they then found the dead bodies of three adults, including the children’s mother. How did these children survive conditions that would be an unimaginable struggle for most adults? They are members of the Huitoto Indigenous group and were raised in the jungle. As such, they have an intimate understanding of the rainforest. They know which fruits are safe to eat and which plants should be avoided.
Working with, rather than against, the Amazon, they survived on fruits and seeds, while feeding the baby water mixed with yucca flour that they found on the plane. While the children got on with the business of surviving, the Colombian army worked with Indigenous volunteers to find them. After 40 days of searching, the children were found and taken to recover at a military hospital in Bogota.
While many around the world have taken this survival story to be a miracle, others point out that it is the result of an ancient and intimate knowledge of the rainforest that has been passed down through Indigenous communities over the generations. Indigenous tribes have a close relationship to the Amazon, marked by a deep respect for the forest that provides them with shelter and nutritious ingredients. It is their close connection to and understanding of the rainforest that undoubtedly helped the children to survive.
1. What made the plane on which they were flying crash?2. Why did it take the army so long to find the children after the accident?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The children survived the horrifying situation by fighting against the Amazon rainforest.
4. What lesson can you learn from the story? (In about 40 words)
1. What happened to the woman’s grandpa?
| A．He was hit by a truck. | B．He was hit by a bus. | C．He was hit by a car. |
| A．The driver. | B．A stranger. | C．The woman. |
7 . Before you head out to a fun event where there will be many people, you should be aware of the dangers of a crowd crush (拥挤的人群), whose possibility adds up during the festivals or on some celebrating occasions.
Though the risk of crowd crush is rare, it can be deadly when it happens. Crowd crush occurs when many people are packed together and begin to fall over one another. In the past, such instances have caused horrible injury and even death.
Before attending a crowded event, look up a map of the venue.
Helping others is another great way to keep everyone safe. Once one person falls down, more people tend to fall over them.
A common cause of death in a crowd crush isn’t being crushed but rather losing air. It’s best to hold out your arms in front of your chest.
There is usually fun where the crowds are, so enjoy yourself. But meanwhile, it is also important to remember to stay alert and take care of your family members when you sense the smell of danger.
| A．If you do end up in a crush, here’s how you can stay safe. |
| B．This allows space between you and the person in front of you. |
| C．So if your neighbor in the crowd falls to the ground, help them up. |
| D．Seeking for a safer place takes some time and is sometimes challenging. |
| E．To avoid such an outcome, it’s best to escape the crush before it happens. |
| F．The shortage of air means less oxygen, which will lead to serious consequences. |
| G．This will give you an idea of the surroundings—pay special attention to any exits. |
8 . It was January 2016, when dark clouds hid the day. Jeremy and his girlfriend, Molei Wright, were
Henry, an officer on holiday trained in emergency medicine, was driving on the same road not far behind Jeremy and
| A．hiking | B．driving | C．flying | D．camping |
| A．like-minded | B．absent-minded | C．healthy-minded | D．open-minded |
| A．remarkable | B．cautious | C．experienced | D．active |
| A．organised | B．mannered | C．trained | D．matched |
| A．acknowledged | B．investigated | C．expected | D．imagined |
| A．hit | B．passed | C．blocked | D．approached |
| A．controlled | B．stopped | C．rolling | D．accelerating |
| A．jumped | B．turned | C．screamed | D．whistled |
| A．thought | B．despair | C．silence | D．sleep |
| A．drove away | B．turned over | C．hid away | D．pulled over |
| A．determined | B．frightened | C．grateful | D．peaceful |
| A．impatiently | B．swiftly | C．joyfully | D．effortlessly |
| A．checked | B．clicked | C．covered | D．pounded |
| A．in time | B．in turn | C．in vain | D．in place |
| A．tale | B．record | C．miracle | D．comedy |
9 . A 17-year-old teenager who got lost while on a snowmobiling (摩托雪橇) trip in the Canadian wilderness was safely rescued on Saturday evening. He was found in good
Robert went snowmobiling that afternoon with his father James and his brother Peter near Mahood Lake. At some point, James stopped to
Trying to find a temporary
“This young man made our task a little less
| A．taste | B．faith | C．company | D．condition |
| A．tough | B．ordinary | C．silent | D．crucial |
| A．treated | B．honored | C．mistaken | D．identified |
| A．help | B．greet | C．encourage | D．protect |
| A．warming | B．guiding | C．following | D．blaming |
| A．crowded | B．even | C．magic | D．unfamiliar |
| A．checked | B．trapped | C．wounded | D．rescued |
| A．match | B．field | C．process | D．shadow |
| A．job | B．shelter | C．volunteer | D．partner |
| A．vehicle | B．message | C．key | D．package |
| A．hesitantly | B．eventually | C．randomly | D．secretly |
| A．showed up | B．turned around | C．looked up | D．hung around |
| A．rewarding | B．boring | C．significant | D．difficult |
| A．concepts | B．knowledge | C．chances | D．equipment |
| A．unrealistic | B．noble | C．extreme | D．mature |
10 . A Virginia family whose home was destroyed by a fire last week recently received the gift of some old-fashioned Christmas cheer from “Santa Claus” (圣诞老人).
In the spirit of Christmas, the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department delivered presents to the family who lost their home and belongings in a house fire on Thursday.
“It was a working structure fire and unfortunately the family lost everything. We as volunteers knew that we couldn’t let this mom and her three kids go through Christmas without anything,” the fire station wrote on Facebook. “Yes, they’re OK but it’s Christmas, right?”
The fire station officials delivered Christmas gifts to the mother and her three children the following day at the local church shelter they were staying at, and in photos posted on the site, the children appeared joyful.
“We brought gifts and more gifts! The kids were overjoyed and very grateful.” the station said on its post.
“They were very happy to see all the gifts and the fire trucks that we brought the gifts in,” the department told USA TODAY. The kids received Barbies, Pokémon, artworks, remote control cars, blankets, clothes and shoes. The mother also received a gift card.
The Facebook post was flooded with what seemed to be comments from community members touched by the generosity. “The best Christmas gifts are the ones you give! Thank you all for your wonderful service and your big hearts!” one user commented.
“So thankful they are alright! We are truly blessed to live in such a giving and helping community, and our fire department and rescue teams are amazing! Great job! So proud!” another user wrote.
1. What can we learn from the text?| A．The Fire Department provided the family with shelter. |
| B．The volunteers saved some belongings for the family. |
| C．The family went through Christmas in sorrow. |
| D．Receiving a Christmas gift is a traditional joy. |
| A．Ambiguous. | B．Unconcerned. | C．Appreciative. | D．Sympathetic. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By using quotation. |
| C．By making comments. | D．By analysing causes. |
| A．Firefighters or Santa Claus? | B．Firefighters Safeguarded Us |
| C．A Fire Brought Gifts | D．Love Can Cure |
