1 . A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was ______along 165 north after delivering to one of his _______. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. _______ he got closer, he found ____ vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed _______ shooting out from under the _______ vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and _______the fire extinguisher (灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.
The man who had his bright lights on _______ and told Larry he had _______ an emergency call. They ________ heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked (毁坏的) vehicle. ________the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay ________ until the emergency personnel arrived, ________ she thought the car was going to ________. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move ________ she injured her neck.
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man ________ and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the ________ if he was needed or ________ to go. They let him and the other man go.
One thing is ________—Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His ________ most likely saved the woman’s life.
1. A.walking | B.touring | C.traveling | D.rushing |
2. A.passengers | B.colleagues | C.employers | D.customers |
3. A.Since | B.Although | C.As | D.If |
4. A.each | B.another | C.that | D.his |
5. A.flames | B.smoke | C.water | D.steam |
6. A.used | B.disabled | C.removed | D.abandoned |
7. A.got hold of | B.prepared | C.took charge of | D.controlled |
8. A.came down | B.came through | C.came in | D.came over |
9. A.returned | B.received | C.made | D.confirmed |
10. A.then | B.again | C.finally | D.even |
11. A.Starting | B.Parking | C.Passing | D.Approaching |
12. A.quiet | B.still | C.away | D.calm |
13. 14. A.explode | B.slip away | C.fall apart | D.crash |
15. A.as if | B.unless | C.in case | D.after |
16. A.stepped forward | B.backed off | C.moved on | D.set out |
17. A.woman | B.police | C.man | D.driver |
18. A.forbidden | B.ready | C.asked | D.free |
19. A.for certain | B.for consideration | C.reported | D.checked |
20. A.patience | B.skills | C.efforts | D.promise |