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.

3 . 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.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

One fall evening, 13-year-old Briar Omar agreed to look after his four younger sisters when his parents went to the grocery store to pick up the family dinner. The parents were confident that responsible big brother Briar with their protective dog called Mandy, was capable of managing the family in their absence. During that brief time, an unexpected thing happened: The home suddenly went up in flames(火焰). It was up to Briar and Mandy to save his family.

The children smelled smoke soon after their parents left for the store. They turned around to search for where the fire came from and were shocked and frightened to find their baby sister’s playpen(玩耍护栏) on fire.

The first thought that came to Briar’s mind was to rescue his little sisters. The family had previously discussed what to do in the face of danger, so he was prepared to act.

In a few minutes, flames were climbing the ceiling(天花板). Smoke was filling up the hallways. The horrible fire quickly spread throughout the home.

Briar remained calm and focused on the urgent task of saving his four younger sisters: Peyton, 12, Jocelyn, 3, Willow, 1, and 6-month-old baby Sawyer. He quickly picked up the two babies and rushed the older sisters out of the door to safety. After making sure his sisters were far away from the danger and breathing in fresh air, he ran back to save their home despite the flames surrounding him.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

He quickly held the fire extinguisher(灭火器) from the kitchen and tried to put out the flames.

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Briar cheered up immediately and managed to escape from the fire to safety with the dog following the way.

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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 . What happened to the painting Simpson’s Mother?

A．It was burned.

B．It was spotted.

C．It was torn.