1 . Norwood, a junior High School student, was driving three friends home in St. Petersburg, when another driver crashed into her from her left and made her car hit the tree. The impact jammed shut the driver’s side door, so Norwood climbed out the front window. Two of her friends managed to get out of the car unharmed, but her 16-year-old friend Zarria didn’t. She run back to the car only to find Zarria was just sitting there reactionless.

A lot of people started to gather around to see what was happening. Norwood started yelling, “Back up, back up, she needs space.” Norwood pulled Zarria out of the back seat, avoiding broken glass from the window. “That’s when I checked her pulse on her neck. I put my head against her chest, and I didn’t really hear nothing. So that’s when I just started doing CPR on her.” Norwood told the reporter. After the 30 compressions and two rescue breaths, Zarria regained consciousness. Ambulance quickly arrived and rushed her to the hospital to receive medical help.

When Miller, Norwood’s high school teacher, learned that Norwood saved a friend just   one day after completing CPR training, she was at a loss of words and so proud. Norwood participates in the school’s Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). The program prepares students for various careers in health science. “We do vital signs and they learn how to take blood pressure and check pulse.” Miller introduced. And another one of the skills learned is CPR. “There are two components, a hands-on skills component where they have to demonstrate that they’re able to do CPR well, and then there’s a written test component, showing that they remember that knowledge.”

Thanks to Norwood’s quick thinking, Zarria is recovering well. She also isn’t surprised by her friend’s actions. “She will always help any way she can, so I wasn’t really shocked about that.”

1. What happened to Norwood and her friends on their way home?

A．They lost their way.	B．They suffered a car accident.
C．They crashed into another car.	D．They were stuck in a traffic jam.

2. What did Norwood do first when finding Zarria reactionless?

A．To give her first aid.	B．To ask people for help.
C．To call ambulance at once.	D．To send her to hospital immediately.

3. What can we infer about the ALMA?

A．It normally lasts for one day.

B．It is for medical students only.

C．It focuses on both theory and practice.

D．It trains students to live a healthy lifestyle.

4. Which of the following can best describe Norwood?

A．Considerate and flexible.	B．Kind and ambitious.
C．Hardworking and clever.	D．Brave and calm.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was wrong with the woman’s car?

A．It was on fire.

B．It gave out a terrible noise.

C．Its engine smoked.

2. Where is the woman?

A．In a car park.

B．In a garage.

C．On the road.

3. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A．Hire a car.

B．Drive a truck.

C．Ring her friend.

3 . In a heart-pounding display of courage and quick thinking, a 65-year-old crane operator became an unexpected hero as he rescued a man trapped on top of a towering building engulfed in flames.

Glen Edwards, a crane operator from Egham, was expressing his gratitude after a tense rescue operation in Reading last Thursday. Edwards found himself in a challenging situation as he navigated circling winds to save a man trapped by smoke and flames on a building. The dramatic rescue unfolded amid thick black smoke, making visibility nearly impossible

When the alarm sounded, Edwards, who had a concrete skip on his crane, wasted no time the moment he spotted the distressed man waving his coat. Employing his experience and knowledge of the area, Edwards attached a metal cage to the crane, carefully considering his options for the rescue. However, the challenging conditions, with smoke sheltering his view, added an extra layer of difficulty to the operation.

With a colleague providing guidance and a concerned crowd watching from below, Edwards skillfully operated the crane to rescue the man. The onlookers erupted in cheers and applause as the man was safely lifted to the ground.

Reflecting on the intense experience, Edwards remarked, “It seemed to pass a long time until the man got inside. The adrenaline (肾上腺素) was pumping.” He admitted to experiencing shaking after the rescue, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.

Despite the successful operation, Edwards is yet to meet the man he saved, humorously noting, “He’s got to take me across the road for a drink!”

The heartwarming part of this story is the overwhelming support Edwards has received from well-wishers. A fund-raising page was set up to “buy Edwards a beer as a sign of gratitude,” initially aiming for £5,000 but now standing at an impressive ₤9,100. The community’s response has left Edwards deeply moved. He stated, “It means a lot; some of the comments have been absolutely fantastic.”

1. What does the underlined word “distressed” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Brave.

B．Painful.

C．Enthusiastic.

D．Disappointed.

2. Which of the following can best describe Edwards?

A．Warm and Curious.	B．Caring and ambitious.
C．Professional and humorous.	D．Gifted and generous.

3. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?

A．Sharp tools make good work.

B．One good turn descries another.

C．Actions speak louder than words.

D．Hope for the best,but prepare for the worst.

4. What is the text probably taken from?

A．A diary entry.

B．A medical magazine.

C．A news report.

D．A first-aid essay.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the drivers on the motorway to Warsaw find?

A．The road was blocked.	B．The road was flooded.
C．The road was frozen with snow.	D．The road was covered with spilled gas.

2. What did the report say about the accident?

A．A truck hit a barrier and overturned.	B．The truck driver slept while driving.
C．The heavy snow made driving difficult.	D．A truck plunged into a pool of chocolate.

3. What did the firefighter representative tell the local TV?

A．It was lucky that no passenger got injured.	B．It was hard to remove the spilled substance.
C．It was long before the cleanup was finished.	D．It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.

5 . 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.

2. What’s the comments’ attitude towards the fire station?

A．Ambiguous.

B．Unconcerned.

C．Appreciative.

D．Sympathetic.

3. How does the author develop his idea?

A．By giving examples.	B．By using quotation.
C．By making comments.	D．By analysing causes.

4. What’s the best title of this article?

A．Firefighters or Santa Claus?	B．Firefighters Safeguarded Us
C．A Fire Brought Gifts	D．Love Can Cure

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is probably the man?

A．A policeman.

B．A tour guide.

C．A taxi driver.

2. Why did the woman drive so fast?

A．Someone was sick.

B．She felt very sleepy.

C．The roads were empty.

3. What happened to the car?

A．It fell off a bridge.

B．It ran into trees.

C．It hit a man.

4. Where was the woman when she woke up?

A．Near a farm.

B．On the grass.

C．In her car.

7 . A man in Elkhorn City, Kentucky is being called a “local hero” after he saved a driver from a burning car.

Justin Quesenberry was eating at home when he heard a loud ______ not far away. He rushed out, only to find a car, near the edge of a hillside, was on fire.

Neighbors gathered ______ in no time. They called 911 and waited for fire engines to come ______. Due to the smoke and heat, the crowd failed to ______ the car. Quesenberry predicted there was little possibility that the driver could ______.

Once the car windows were broken, some air made its way through the front seat, showing the driver was still alive. “You are on fire! Get out of the car!” Quesenberry ______. But the driver didn’t have any ______ and he just fell down in the driver seat. Without ______, Quesenberry fought through the fire and climbed inside the car. He ______ to pull the driver out of the driver seat ______.

Moments later, the fire grew brighter and the smoke became darker before the fire department got to the scene to ______ the fire.

If Quesenberry got ______ and let fear take him over, every second was a great ______ to the driver’s life.

The driver was sent to the ______ immediately, and the officials say that he is now ______ from the injury.

1.

A．explosion

B．horn

C．laugh

D．whistle

2.

A．at random

B．with ease

C．on end

D．in panic

3.

A．carefully

B．anxiously

C．seriously

D．joyfully

4.

A．protect

B．examine

C．approach

D．repair

5.

A．appear

B．survive

C．stop

D．respond

6.

A．repeated

B．whispered

C．cheered

D．screamed

7.

A．courage

B．confidence

C．energy

D．luck

8.

A．hesitation

B．doubt

C．complaint

D．difficulty

9.

A．prepared

B．continued

C．struggled

D．refused

10.

A．unwillingly

B．regretfully

C．gently

D．safely

11.

A．put out

B．put off

C．put on

D．put up

12.

A．annoyed

B．scared

C．shocked

D．touched

13.

A．warning

B．loss

C．change

D．threat

14.

A．hospital

B．police

C．apartment

D．restaurant

15.

A．exercising

B．adjusting

C．recovering

D．celebrating

8 . Chase Poust is a 7-year-old boy. He and his dad Steven, and his 4-year-old sister, Abigail were out for a family boating trip on Florida’s St. Johns River near Mandarin Point. Chase and Abigail were swimming at the back end of the anchored boat while Steven was on deck (甲板) fishing.

It was an idyllic (悠闲的) outing — until a strong wave came. It was too strong for Abigail to hold onto the boat. Instantly realizing his sister would be swept away, Chase let go of the boat as well to try and reach her.

Steven jumped into the water but after realizing he couldn’t keep up with both kids, he was faced with a hard decision. “I told them I loved them because I wasn’t sure what’s going to happen,” Steven told News-4 JAX. “I tried to stick with both of them. I wore myself out. She drifted away from me.”

Directing Chase to swim to shore for help, Steven stayed behind, keeping as close as he could to Abigail as the life-vest that was keeping her above the waves floated further and further from his reach.

It was a tough go for the 7-year-old, but rather than attempting to swim all out, Chase wisely paced himself. Stopping to float or dog paddle when he was tired, he’d rest and then set off again. It took Chase an hour to reach the shore. Once on solid ground, he ran to the nearest house and called for help.

Rescuers arrived soon to search for Steven and Abigail. Miraculously, the two were found and rescued about an hour later-more than a mile away from the family’s abandoned boat.

1. What happened during the family boating trip?

A．Chase went out fishing alone.	B．The boat ran into an anchored boat.
C．Steven fell off the boat by accident.	D．Abigail was washed away by a wave.

2. Why was Steven faced with a hard decision?

A．He couldn’t stick with both kids.	B．He didn’t know how to swim.
C．He couldn’t find rescuers nearby.	D．He wasn’t sure what might happen.

3. What did Steven ask Chase to do after the accident?

A．To hold Abigail tightly.	B．To look for helpers.
C．To wait calmly in the water.	D．To give the life-vest to Abigail.

4. Which of the following best describes Chase?

A．Brave and clever.	B．Innocent and kind.
C．Proud and patient.	D．Honest and helpful.

9 . I never see myself as a miracle. I was just an_________person with realistic goals and big dreams. I was a 19-year-old student at the university of Texas and well on my way to fulfilling my big dream of becoming an surgeon.

On February 17, 1981, a_________car accident happened to me and after the four hours of operation, I_________. I still could not talk, my entire right side was paralyzed but_________I was stable. After two weeks I improved enough to be_________to a rehabilitation(康复) hospital.

It took me a lot of hard work but I_________returned to the university of Texas in 1983—a year and a half after almost_________. The next few years were very_________for me, but I truly believe that in order to see_________in life you have to experience something bad. Maybe I have experienced too much, but I believe in living each day to the fullest, and doing the very__________I can. And each new day was__________and very full, for__________attending classes at the university I__________ therapy(理疗) three to five days each week at Brackenridge hospital.

Early, during my therapy, my father__________repeating to me one of his favorite sayings. I have repeated it almost everyday after being hurt: “Mile by mile it’s a（n）__________; yard by yard it’s hard; but inch by inch it’s a cinch(容易的事).

I thought of those__________, and I thought of my family who__________believed in me as I climbed the steps to receive my__________from the dean of Liberal Arts at the university of Texas on the graduation ceremony in June of 1986. Excitement and__________filled my heart as I heard the dear announce that I graduated with “highest honors”, and was chosen as one of the most outstanding__________ in the college of Liberal Arts.

1.

A．excellent

B．outstanding

C．outgoing

D．ordinary

2.

A．terrible

B．small

C．expected

D．mild

3.

A．agreed

B．survived

C．prayed

D．breathed

4.

A．at least

B．at first

C．in public

D．in time

5.

A．transported

B．transformed

C．transferred

D．transplanted

6.

A．slowly

B．gradually

C．finally

D．quickly

7.

A．missing

B．dying

C．hurting

D．injuring

8.

A．smooth

B．easy

C．rough

D．relaxing

9.

A．beauty

B．fact

C．truth

D．interest

10.

A．much

B．worst

C．best

D．first

11.

A．boring

B．busy

C．dull

D．empty

12.

A．besides

B．but

C．except

D．except for

13.

A．received

B．conducted

C．practised

D．improved

14.

A．stopped

B．kept

C．avoided

D．practised

15.

A．challenge

B．effort

C．test

D．trial

16.

A．complaints

B．comments

C．lectures

D．words

17.

A．honestly

B．strongly

C．differently

D．calmly

18.

A．money

B．praise

C．advice

D．diploma

19.

A．admiration

B．envy

C．pride

D．sorrow

20.

A．assistants

B．teachers

C．scholars

D．graduates

10 . It was January 2016, when dark clouds hid the day. Jeremy and his girlfriend, Molei Wright, were _________ for a weekend of fun with friends on the slopes in Breckenridge, Colorado. They were two _________ Colorado natives: ambitious and _________, both lovers of books, music, the outdoors. They’d been together for less than a year, but it had taken only a few dates to realise that they could be well _________. As the car began the winding climb toward the destination, the snow came earlier than they’d _________, but Jeremy wasn’t worried. He’d driven this route a thousand times, and he knew exactly what to do. However, a truck _________ them. One minute, Jeremy’s car was _________ smoothly through the falling snow; the next, he found himself pinned to his seat by the wheel and he _________ with pain. To his right he saw Molei, who was injured seriously, without motion and reaction. Jeremy fell into _________.

Henry, an officer on holiday trained in emergency medicine, was driving on the same road not far behind Jeremy and __________ instantly when he saw the wreck. While his wife calmed the trapped and __________ Jeremy, Henry worked __________. Protecting Molei’s head and neck, he carefully pulled her out of the wreckage (残骸) and __________ her chest to bring her heart back to life. Meanwhile, Henry’s wife called the emergency center, and soon an ambulance arrived and rushed Molei to a hospital, where she was treated __________. If it hadn’t been Henry’s professional first aid, Molie couldn’t have made it to hospital alive. It was really a __________.

1.

A．hiking

B．driving

C．flying

D．camping

2.

A．like-minded

B．absent-minded

C．healthy-minded

D．open-minded

3.

A．remarkable

B．cautious

C．experienced

D．active

4.

A．organised

B．mannered

C．trained

D．matched

5.

A．acknowledged

B．investigated

C．expected

D．imagined

6.

A．hit

B．passed

C．blocked

D．approached

7.

A．controlled

B．stopped

C．rolling

D．accelerating

8.

A．jumped

B．turned

C．screamed

D．whistled

9.

A．thought

B．despair

C．silence

D．sleep

10.

A．drove away

B．turned over

C．hid away

D．pulled over

11.

A．determined

B．frightened

C．grateful

D．peaceful

12.

A．impatiently

B．swiftly

C．joyfully

D．effortlessly

13.

A．checked

B．clicked

C．covered

D．pounded

14.

A．in time

B．in turn

C．in vain

D．in place

15.

A．tale

B．record

C．miracle

D．comedy