1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On 28 July 1976, the city’s one million people were asleep as usual. One of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century     1    (strike) the city. In less than one minute, the large city lay in ruins.     2     seemed as if the world were coming to an end. The number of people who were killed or badly     3     (injure) in the quake was more than 400,000. Nearly everything in the city    4     (destroy). But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, a rescue team     5     (consist) of more than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Soldiers were sent to Tangshan to dig out those     6     were trapped in the quakes. Water and food were brought into the city and     7     (shelter) were built for survivors. The city began     8     (breathe) again.

    9    the help of the government and the efforts of the city’s people, Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. In times of disaster, people must unite and stay positive to rebuild for     10    brighter future.

4 . Three lifeguards were hailed as (被誉为) heroes last night after they rescued dozens of teenagers from the sea. The quick action and bravery of the lifeguards saved several of the youngsters from certain death.

The group of thirty-six youngsters were on an outdoor activity holiday in West Wales. On Saturday afternoon, the group, accompanied by four adults, went down to the sea. Some of them did not know how to swim and had never seen the sea before the trip. They were taking part in an exercise to help build confidence and teamwork. As part of the exercise they were walking backwards into the sea. At the time the tide (海潮) was out and the water was not deep. The tide began to come in and the group started walking back to dry land. Suddenly the sandbank underneath them collapsed (坍塌) and the sea flooded in. Some of the teenagers were soon in dangerous waters.

Fortunately, three lifeguards were nearby and came to the rescue. David Miller, manager for the local coastguard, said that although the sea was fairly shallow, it was still very dangerous in that sea. “It is just fortunate that the brave lifeguards were quickly on the scene and lucky that lives were not lost,” he added.

1. Why were the three lifeguards hailed as heroes?

A．They worked hard in their holidays.	B．They won the first prize in a show.
C．They did well in their outdoor training.	D．They saved some youngsters from death.

2. For what purpose did the youngsters take part in the exercise?

A．To build confidence and teamwork.	B．To learn how to swim.
C．To fish in the sea.	D．To watch the tides.

3. Who were the people in danger when the sandbank fell down?

A．Three lifeguards.	B．The local people.
C．Some teenagers.	D．David and his friends.

4. What is this text?

A．A speech.

B．A news report.

C．A letter.

D．A medical report.

6 . Do you know what to do when there is an emergency? By calling the police, you can protect yourself and those around you.

Call the police in all of the following emergencies:

◆ A crime, such as a theft, especially if it is still in progress.

◆ A car accident, especially if someone is injured.

◆ Domestic violence, such as a child being mistreated.

◆ Anything else that seems like an emergency.

You may also call the police when you see something suspicious(可疑的)in your neighborhood:

◆ Someone you don’t know is frequently walking around in your neighborhood. This could be a sign that the person is trying to break into a house.

◆ Someone is trying to open the doors of a car. This could be a sign that the person is trying to steal the car.

When you see something suspicious, do not suppose someone else has already called the police. People often hesitate to call the police for fear of danger. However, the police want to help prevent crime.

What should you do when you call the police?

◆ Dial 911 (the U.S. emergency number; the number varies from one country to another—in China, you dial 110 to call the police). Stay calm when calling and give your name, address and phone number. Then, tell the person why you are calling (What happened? Where did it happen? When did it happen? Is it still in progress?). Follow any instructions you are given. For example, the dispatcher (调度员) might say, “Stay on the line,” or “Leave the building.”

◆ If you dial the emergency number by mistake.do not hang up. Doing so could make the dispatcher think an emergency really exists. Instead，just tell the person that you called by mistake.

Most police departments have a communication center. The communication center staff reach police officers by radio. Police officers carry headsets. like earphones, to stay in touch with the communication center.

1. When calling the police, you DON’T need to give ______ to the dispatcher.

A．your name	B．your phone number
C．your ID card number	D．some details of the emergency

2. What should you do if you dial the emergency number by mistake?

A．Power off your smartphone.	B．Hang up your phone at once.
C．Tell the dispatcher you called by mistake.	D．Go to a police station to explain your mistake.

3. What do the communication center staff in police departments do?

A．Monitor police officers.	B．Answer emergency calls.
C．Tell people what to do in an emergency.	D．Reach police officers when there is an emergency.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To tell people when and how to call the police.

B．To introduce a police officer’s general duties.

C．To share the author’s experience of calling the police.

D．To thank the police for trying to prevent crimes.

7 . You may never be in an emergency situation(紧急情况). But if it happens, you should know how to get help. The telephone book in the United States has emergency numbers on the inside front cover.

Look at the following table from the Boston telephone book. Notice that the numbers for the police and the fire department(消防处) are the same. And it is an easy number to remember.

If you are too unhappy or excited to remember any numbers at all, you can simply dial(拨打) “0” for an operator(接线员) in any emergency situation.

1. What number do you dial if you see a fire in Boston?

A．911.

B．876-5800.

C．482-5252.

D．223-6978.

2. What number do you dial if you see a boat sinking?

A．911.

B．023-1500.

C．223-6978.

D．025-4774.

3. What number do you dial if you live in Boston and you need a doctor?

A．911.

B．645-1212.

C．025-4774.

D．482-5252.

4. If you have to get to the hospital quickly, you should call ____________.

A．the doctor

B．an ambulance

C．the police

D．the fire department

5. Who will answer your call if you dial “0”?

A．The police.

B．The doctor.

C．The fire department.

D．The operator.

8 . As in other countries, road safety is always a concern in America. Studies show that in 2022, 7,485 pedestrians (行人) were killed by vehicles in the U.S. That’s an increase of more than 65% since 2012. Even during COVID-19, when fewer people were driving, more pedestrians were hit and more died.

Researchers found that drivers took advantage of empty streets and pay little attention to traffic rules. Another factor is the increasing popularity of SUVs, pickups (皮卡) and vans. These kinds of vehicles are up to three times more dangerous than smaller cars when hit pedestrians. The more fault drivers believe they could bear for the hitting, the more likely they are to leave without giving any help. Younger male drivers are more likely to run away. So are those who get drunken or lack a driving license. Other factors include the age of the victim, as children and elderly people are less likely to be left alone. Also, with more witnesses around, the drivers are less likely to hit and run.

In the U.S. drivers run away from serious crashes with pedestrians about 20% of the time, and the rate is very different among different states.

In 2020, 6,519 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. Speeding driving were a major cause. While Florida “wins” the least number of deaths caused by speeding. These following states were reported to have the most dangerous road accidents.

Ten most dangerous states for pedestrians

1. What does the first paragraph tell us?

A．Road security worries Americans.

B．Pedestrian are on the rise over time.

C．COVID-19 caused more road accidents.

D．Vehicles have doubled since 2012.

2. Which kind of vehicles is the least dangerous in America?

A．Cars.

B．SUVs.

C．Pickups.

D．Vans.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Young drivers are more likely to be honest.

B．Drunken driving is now allowed in America.

C．Children and the old are well protected in the U.S.

D．Drivers are more honest if witnessed by more people.

4. Which of the following states is the most suitable for tourists on foot?

A．New Mexico.	B．New York.
C．Florida.	D．South Carolina.

9 . A British climber who died on the slopes of Mount Everest had warned of the dangers of huge queues for the summit just hours before his death.

Robin Haynes Fisher died after reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.The deaths have aroused concerns over the large numbers of people scaling Everest, lining up to climb it.

An Instagram posted shortly before Fishers death, revealed his own fears about the situation and how he had changed his plans to try to avoid crowds. In another post, the 14-year-old described having received oxygen training for the so-called ‘death zone’.

“He achieved so much in his short life, climbing Mont Blanc, Aconcagua and Everest, statement from his family said.” He was a ‘tough guy’, triathlete, (三项全能的运动员) and marathoner. A champion for vegetarianism, published author, and a cultured theatre goer, lover of Shakespeare, “We are deeply saddened by his loss as he still had so many more adventures and dreams to fulfil. ”

There are 41 teams with a total of 378 climbers, plus an equal number of Nepalese guides helping them, who are permitted to scale the mountain during the spring climbing season in Nepal that begins around March and ends this month.

Mr Fisher is one of seven climbers to die on the mountain in the past two weeks. His death comes a week after Trinity College professor Seamus (Shay) Lawless, 39, fell during his going down from the peak having achieved a lifetime ambition of reaching the summit. The search for Mr Lawless has been called off. An American climber, Austrian climber and two Indian climbers are also reported to have died.

1. Why was Robin Haynes Fisher worried?

A．Because no guides helped him

B．Because it was snowing heavily in the mountain.

C．Because he had never climbed mountains before

D．Because there were too many people lining up to climb the mountain.

2. The underlined word “scaling” can be replaced by

A．walking

B．hiking

C．climbing

D．going

3. How many people joined in the climbing in total in this report?

A．41

B．756

C．378

D．411

4. From the passage we can infer______.

A．Mr. lawless was one of the dead

B．All the dead were from the same country

C．All the bodies of the dead will be carried down

D．There were eight persons dead in the past two weeks