1 . About 230 whales beached themselves on the western part of the Australian island of Tasmania. It is the second such incident in recent days. At least half are alive and animal officials are working to rescue them. They are trying to understand why the whales got stuck.

The whales are stuck on Ocean Beach near Macquarie Harbor in the western part of Tasmania. About two years ago, 470 whales became stuck on sand in the same area. That time, about 100 whales were saved but the rest died.

The whales are pilot whales, which weigh between 1,000 and 2,000 kilograms and measure over 6 meters. Pilot whales are the species that most often get stuck in large numbers. Some scientists believe it is because they travel in large groups and follow a leader.

A team from the Marine Conservation Program was heading to the area to help the whales. The harbor does not have deep water and its entrance is known by locals as Hell’s Gate.

Linton Kringle is a salmon farmer who once helped with the rescue in 2020. He told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation this year’s work would be more difficult. That time, he said that the whales were in the harbor, so people could reach them easily on boats. This time, they are outside of the safe area, on a beach, which means it will be harder to get boats near them. “It’s too shallow (浅的) and too rough. My thoughts would be to try to get them onto a vehicle if we can’t get them swim out,” Kringle added.

Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist who studies animals like whales and dolphins. She said the fact that the whales have gotten stuck around the same place during the same part of the year, suggesting there might be something environmental here.

1. What puzzles animal officials most?

A．The number of beached whales.	B．The cause of whales’ beaching.
C．The times of whales’ beaching.	D．The way to rescue beached whales.

2. What can make pilot whales suffer beaching in large numbers?

A．Their group travel habits.	B．Their heavy weights.
C．Their poor eyesight.	D．Their long bodies.

3. Why does Linton Kringle consider this year’s rescue work to be more difficult?

A．There aren’t so many rescue workers.

B．The entrance is known as Hell’s Gate.

C．Making them swim back to the sea is almost impossible.

D．The whales in danger are too far away to reach by boat.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce pilot whales.

B．To call on people to protect whales.

C．To recommend a suitable rescue method.

D．To tell an incident about whales’ beaching.

2 . London(AFP)— Friday the 13^th proved suitably unlucky for one 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning before being taken to hospital — at 13:13 on the dreaded date.

“They boy, who has not been named, was treated for a slight burn after being hit along with two others at an air show in Suffolk, eastern England.” a spokeswoman said.

Staff (人员) at eh St. Johns Ambulance service said there had been heavy rain all day before they saw a big flash of lightning and loud clap of thunder over the sea off the Suffolk coast.

“We got a call that someone had been struck by lightning so we immediately sent our first aid emergency stall to the scene, followed by an ambulance.” said Rex Clarke, head of the team of St. John Ambulance volunteers at the event.

“Lightning strikes can cause cardiac arrest (心搏骤停), but when our volunteers arrived the boy was conscious and breathing.”

Clarke added that two other people were treated for injuries from lightning burns in the space of twenty minutes, and that all three people were holding umbrellas at the time which “ acts as a conductor (导体) for electricity”.

Jason Gillingham, a County Ambulance officer on scene at the show, said, “This was a slight burn t the boy’s shoulder, but he was taken to hospital and is recovering well.”

1. According to the passage, 13 may be _____ in the UK.

A．a fortunate number that everyone likes

B．a number which can bring people bad luck

C．a common number which doesn’t have special meanings

D．a number which is only bad for kids

2. The underlined word “dreaded” in the first paragraph probably means_____.

A．exciting

B．encouraging

C．interesting

D．frightening

3. What happened to the 13-year-old boy after the lightning struck him?

A．His heart stopped beating.	B．He lost his umbrella.
C．He got hurt on the shoulder.	D．He lost his hearing.

4. We can know from the passage that the boy will _____ soon.

A．become disable

B．lose his shoulder

C．pass away

D．get better

5. What can be the suitable title to the passage?

A．An Interesting Event	B．A Brave Boy
C．Boy Struck By Lightning On Black Friday	D．Danger Of Lighting to People Outdoors

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the man probably go back to work?

A．This morning.

B．Next week.

C．In one month.

2. Which part of the man’s body was injured?

A．An arm.

B．A leg.

C．An eye.

3. Who is Molly most probably?

A．The man’s doctor.

B．The man’s boss.

C．The man’s wife.

4. Where has the man been for his holiday?

A．To the mountains.

B．To the seaside.

C．To the woods.

4 . In a close-up (特写), one man is pulling the other with all his strength through the window of an SUV, a type of vehicle, which is stuck dangerously on a cliff (悬崖) 30 feet above a busy roadway.

Jason Warnock, then 29, is the man performing the life-saving action. He was driving in Lewiston, Idaho, in April 2015 when he came upon a fallen tree in the middle of the road. “I was like, ‘What happened’?” he told a news website. Warnock stretched out his neck to stare up the side of a cliff. At the very top, where the tree should have been, was an SUV swinging on the edge, held back from falling to the road by a delicate, heavily damaged chain-link fence. Looking inside the car, Warnock could see a panicked Matthew Sitko, 23, beating on the passenger-side window.

That’s when Warnock sprang into action. He crossed a nearby footbridge, and climbed up the cliff to get to the vehicle. When Warnock got to the car, he tried breaking the window with a tool he had on him, only to realize that his cracking was shaking the car and might cause it to slip down the hill. He stopped and turned to calming Sitko enough to get him to open the window. “Give me your hand,” Warnock said. “If this thing goes, I want to have a hold of you so I can at least get you out of there.” Before reaching for the lifeline, Sitko had one request: “Can I grab my phone?” Soon enough, Warnock had freed both man and his machine.

According to the Lewiston police chief, the accident was caused when Sitko, who suffered only minor injuries, lost control of his car. For his part, Warnock insisted he came to Sitko’s aid for one simple reason: “I just did what anyone would do.”

1. Where was Matthew Sitko’s SUV when spotted?

A．On a cliff.	B．By a river.
C．On the road.	D．Under a tree.

2. Why did Warnock stop breaking the window?

A．His strength ran up.

B．His tool stopped functioning.

C．He worried about his own safety.

D．He realized the possible consequence.

3. What is the cause of the accident?

A．The SUV was beyond repair.	B．The SUV was out of control.
C．Sitko was severely injured.	D．Sitko was sleepy and tired.

4. Which of the following can best describe Warnock?

A．Calm but stubborn.	B．Daring but anxious.
C．Caring and decisive.	D．Optimistic and strong.

5 . 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.    1    

Injuries and Accidents

One of the most common instances where first aid is required is in injuries and accidents.    2     In such situations, it is essential to provide immediate care to prevent further damage and ensure that the affected individual receives timely medical attention. Some of the initial steps in first aid for injuries include applying pressure to stop bleeding, immobilizing the affected area, and administering pain relief medication.

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.     3     The first step in such a situation is to call emergency services and start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until professional help arrives. Knowing how to perform CPR can be life-saving in such situations.

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.     4     Similarly, if someone is suffocating due to a blocked airway, it is vital to clear the obstruction and ensure that the person’s airway is open.

When to use first aid can significantly save someone’s life or prevent further injury or illness.    5     Call for emergency services, and provide immediate care until professional help arrives. Being prepared and trained in first aid can ensure the safety and well-being of those around us.

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.

6 . Christine, an experienced skydiver, was about to complete her 112th jump in Johannesburg. Christine decided that she would _________ a sitting position jump for the first time.

Jumping off the plane from 3,353 meters, she stayed in that _________ until about 1,828 meters, when she flattened her body and _________ her parachute (降落伞) as she had done many times before. Unlike the _________ 111 jumps, however, this time, something felt different, and Christine soon realized that something had gone _________.

The first thing she noticed was that she had not slowed down, _________ she also couldn’t see the familiar life-saving canopy (伞盖) above her head. Christine realized her main parachute had not opened, so she _________ changed to her reserve (备用) chute before cutting away the main. But this effort sent her turning around wildly out of _________.

As she was falling toward the _________, Christine thought about her family and upcoming wedding before realizing she was __________ straight into live power lines. This seemed to be terrible luck at the time but probably saved her life as they broke her fall before she __________ into the earth, suffering a broken pelvis (骨盆) and other injuries. Fortunately, she was __________ during her falling by a passerby who stopped his truck to __________ an ambulance and help the stricken woman.

Christine eventually made a full __________, although she did ask her would-be-husband to change their upcoming honeymoon __________ from their adventurous ideas of skydiving and cage-diving with great white sharks to something less dangerous.

1.

A．create

B．find

C．try

D．show

2.

A．situation

B．position

C．direction

D．movement

3.

A．spread

B．fixed

C．lifted

D．tied

4.

A．traditional

B．easy

C．skillful

D．previous

5.

A．crazy

B．‘wrong

C．unnoticed

D．unfinished

6.

A．but

B．while

C．because

D．and

7.

A．quickly

B．suddenly

C．actually

D．finally

8.

A．danger

B．control

C．sight

D．order

9.

A．destination

B．targets

C．lines

D．ground

10.

A．running

B．breaking

C．heading

D．climbing

11.

A．crashed

B．burned

C．dug

D．got

12.

A．watched

B．followed

C．spotted

D．caught

13.

A．call

B．stop

C．drive

D．board

14.

A．preparation

B．victory

C．mistake

D．recovery

15.

A．tasks

B．plans

C．dreams

D．imaginations

7 . It was a hot weekend in Australia. Adrian was working outside in the _________. Over the years, the 40-year-old had _________ dangerous animals while digging around in soil, but he knew how to _________ the non-threatening ones from the dangerous ones.

His shovel(铲子) was in his truck, _________ some 50 metres away. He considered getting it, but the job was _________, and only a light dig was necessary. So he used his hands instead. Just as his fingers slid under the pile of leaves, he felt a _________ pain in his hand. Adrian quickly pulled out his hand to see a spider grasping his finger.

But that wasn’t the worst of it. Adrian knew immediately it was the most _________ spider in Australia. He _________ shook his hand up and down to _________ the spider and finally made it.

He called out to his __________, Phil, who was working close by. Phil dropped his shovel and ran over. The pair quickly walked to the truck while Adrian __________ hard at the base of his finger to __________ the spread of venom(毒) into his bloodstream.

Fortunately, the woodland was not very far from the hospital. Phil __________ Adrian to hospital as fast as he could. Adrian walked into the emergency department with __________ still streaming down his finger. He told the doctor what had happened and was treated __________. After being observed for 24 hours, Adrian was allowed to go home.

1.

A．desert

B．camp

C．farm

D．forest

2.

A．followed

B．met

C．saved

D．fed

3.

A．tell

B．protect

C．separate

D．excuse

4.

A．sold

B．discovered

C．repaired

D．parked

5.

A．small

B．difficult

C．attractive

D．boring

6.

A．slight

B．bearable

C．sharp

D．familiar

7.

A．dangerous

B．typical

C．important

D．common

8.

A．eagerly

B．constantly

C．properly

D．crazily

9.

A．look for

B．throw off

C．catch hold of

D．step away from

10.

A．doctor

B．driver

C．coworker

D．visitor

11.

A．knocked

B．pressed

C．seized

D．rubbed

12.

A．guide

B．slow

C．prevent

D．control

13.

A．greeted

B．directed

C．raced

D．invited

14.

A．blood

B．rainwater

C．sweat

D．oil

15.

A．by chance

B．at first

C．on purpose

D．in time

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man do?

A．A policeman.

B．A firefighter.

C．A journalist.

2. How many kids died from the fire?

A．2.

B．5.

C．28.

3. Where did the boy throw the cigarette end?

A．On the carpet.

B．On the sofa.

C．On the table.

4. Why was the boy able to touch the cigarette end?

A．His father asked him to throw it.

B．His father was drunk and sleeping.

C．His father left him alone at home.

9 . Last Sunday, I was standing still and watching traffic, so I could cross the road. Traffic was coming from the right side. When I saw it was _______ , I moved just a step forward.

All of a sudden, an electric bicycle driver came from the left side. A part of the electric bicycle _______ my right leg. Luckily, he came from the left side. It is the_______ side, so he had to drive against oncoming traffic, which was why he was driving_______.

I had open bleeding wounds. The driver drove me to a nearby_______ to buy cotton bandage (绷带) and alcohol wipes.

The driver tried to _______ what I bought, but I did not agree. Letting him pay may_______ sad feelings in him and make him feel guilty (愧疚的) as well. I told him not to_______.

Nothing in this world happens without a _______. Whatever bad thing happens to us is the effect of our past ________. I will treat this accident as a(n) ________ and be more careful when going out.

I came to the hospital later and visited my doctor, who ________ me carefully and fixed the wounds with bandage. He also gave me some ________ , so that I could better deal with the wounds at home.

The driver did hit me, but I didn’t think it would be a big problem, about which the doctor ________ . I thank myself for helping me to stay________ and forgive (原谅) the driver.

1.

A．busier

B．safer

C．heavier

D．faster

2.

A．passed

B．controlled

C．cut

D．followed

3.

A．wrong

B．far

C．thick

D．right

4.

A．excitedly

B．bravely

C．properly

D．slowly

5.

A．bookstore

B．drugstore

C．school

D．station

6.

A．pay for

B．pack up

C．take away

D．pick out

7.

A．remove

B．change

C．hide

D．create

8.

A．quit

B．regret

C．worry

D．struggle

9.

A．word

B．reason

C．sign

D．meaning

10.

A．mistakes

B．efforts

C．research

D．success

11.

A．achievement

B．failure

C．loss

D．warning

12.

A．protected

B．treated

C．questioned

D．trained

13.

A．time

B．presents

C．advice

D．chances

14.

A．learned .

B．talked

C．agreed

D．heard

15.

A．stressful

B．neat

C．confident

D．calm

10 . An 18-year-old pilot, Brock Peters, was flying his grandmother to Riverside. Everything was going _________ when he did his preflight check of his aircraft. About 15 minutes into the flight, he heard a loud sound from the _________. At that point, he had to do the emergency checklist to get the engine restarted but _________ happened. He was already below the mountain range so he couldn’t _________ the control tower.

Peters had trained for engine failure situations. He knew he had only one shot and he had to do it correctly. He could hear his grandmother _________ but then her emotions _________ on finding a spot to land. The fields near the plane looked rocky, and trees made the landing seem far from _________. Then he saw the old Route 66 and he _________ that chance to put it down.

Although the road was smooth, landing on the highway presented other _________. A car was coming toward the aircraft as it was __________ down. But he knew he had enough space to land in front of the car.

The second the __________ of the aircraft touched the ground, he knew everything was going to be OK. He __________ to the side of the road and called 911. “My passenger was shocked,” he said. “I think she just had a deep __________.”

The terrifying experience won’t stop the young pilot from __________ to fly. If anything, he’s more __________ about his abilities than ever before.

1.

A．perfect

B．strange

C．weak

D．bad

2.

A．engine

B．window

C．seat

D．outside

3.

A．everything

B．something

C．nothing

D．anything

4.

A．recognize

B．miss

C．see

D．contact

5.

A．crying

B．talking

C．running

D．whispering

6.

A．depended

B．built

C．worked

D．focused

7.

A．comfortable

B．amazing

C．safe

D．graceful

8.

A．created

B．lost

C．took

D．missed

9.

A．choices

B．results

C．patterns

D．difficulties

10.

A．jumping

B．touching

C．settling

D．knocking

11.

A．wheels

B．wings

C．tail

D．side

12.

A．got across

B．pulled off

C．went down

D．drove out

13.

A．understanding

B．love

C．sleep

D．breath

14.

A．training

B．continuing

C．refusing

D．affording

15.

A．confident

B．worried

C．shy

D．serious