1 . In the early hours of the morning on April 17, Kevin Record, 43, was sleeping in his apartment on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England. His dog, Shogun, jumped onto the bed and
Though suffering serious life-changing
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS)
Speaking from his hospital bed, Kevin promised he would routinely check his e-scooter and make sure it is in good working
A.pushed | B.picked | C.drew | D.woke |
A.fell off | B.blew up | C.turned over | D.ran out |
A.knocks | B.cuts | C.ruins | D.burns |
A.escape | B.keep | C.hear | D.suffer |
A.Finally | B.Typically | C.Unfortunately | D.Undoubtedly |
A.scared | B.nervous | C.puzzled | D.heartbroken |
A.forget | B.realize | C.express | D.regret |
A.result | B.shape | C.speed | D.color |
A.spread | B.awoke | C.pointed | D.jumped |
A.exciting | B.frightening | C.amazing | D.confusing |
A.backed | B.responded | C.turned | D.connected |
A.save | B.collect | C.move | D.deliver |
A.fuel | B.seat | C.engine | D.battery |
A.mind | B.order | C.practice | D.platform |
A.aim | B.model | C.warning | D.example |
2 . Justin Gavin, 18, was on a walk to a local shop. Then he saw something that made his heart
“I’m yelling (叫喊) to stop the car! Your car is on fire! Your car is on fire!” Gavin said. But the driver — a mother of three kids, couldn’t stop. That’s when, Gavin says, he didn’t have
When Gavin finally reached the
“It kind of got
The mother
Gavin said the experience was inspiring and changed his
A.sing | B.freeze | C.sink | D.hurt |
A.covered | B.built | C.packed | D.hidden |
A.plan | B.time | C.money | D.energy |
A.escape | B.rest | C.reflect | D.participate |
A.interruption | B.performance | C.situation | D.presence |
A.gave away | B.took over | C.settled down | D.dropped in |
A.vehicle | B.bus | C.root | D.peak |
A.fixed | B.designed | C.decorated | D.opened |
A.safety | B.destinations | C.function | D.conflicts |
A.easy | B.exciting | C.scary | D.interesting |
A.gradually | B.luckily | C.skillfully | D.angrily |
A.charged | B.interpreted | C.credited | D.bothered |
A.tutor | B.hero | C.firefighter | D.journalist |
A.anxious | B.curious | C.serious | D.courageous |
A.composition | B.logic | C.flavor | D.perspective |
3 . Templer was a tour guide in Zimbabwe, leading a canoe (皮划艇) safari down the Zambezi River. During the expedition, Templer’s canoe
Things were going the way they were supposed to go. Everyone was having a pretty good time. Eventually, they
Templer tried to steer (率领) the group safely around them. However, the third canoe was off the planned
Despite the unpleasant experience, Templer
A.made | B.found | C.led | D.wound |
A.encountered | B.interrupted | C.saved | D.killed |
A.unfortunate | B.unexpected | C.uncertain | D.unnecessary |
A.speed | B.angle | C.vision | D.distance |
A.line | B.control | C.course | D.duty |
A.watch | B.comfort | C.stop | D.rescue |
A.leaning over | B.turning away | C.looking up | D.calming down |
A.hearts | B.fingers | C.heads | D.thoughts |
A.appeared | B.flowed | C.froze | D.erupted |
A.free | B.empty | C.hurt | D.skinny |
A.risk | B.avoid | C.permit | D.finish |
A.surface | B.bottom | C.bank | D.sky |
A.hoped | B.continued | C.refused | D.hesitated |
A.habitat | B.safety | C.conservation | D.suffering |
A.readily | B.finally | C.casually | D.simply |
4 . Leigh Ann Sondrup, a devoted nurse at Valleywise, earned the title of a hero after a remarkable off-duty rescue.
The extraordinary chain of events unfolded as Sondrup was heading home from
Emergency first responders had not yet made it to the
She
Months later, the man who had suffered a life-threatening injury reached out to Sondrup to express his gratitude for a second
A.exercise | B.work | C.vacation | D.school |
A.high-spirited | B.cut-off | C.worn-out | D.heart-broken |
A.awoke | B.wandered | C.departed | D.approached |
A.trapped | B.transported | C.questioned | D.laid |
A.office | B.scene | C.hospital | D.base |
A.continue | B.attempt | C.offer | D.hesitate |
A.held onto | B.warmed up | C.pulled over | D.backed up |
A.forcing | B.allowing | C.reminding | D.requiring |
A.controlled | B.pictured | C.assessed | D.revealed |
A.blood | B.heart | C.balance | D.strength |
A.accidentally | B.secretly | C.curiously | D.quickly |
A.marked | B.employed | C.swung | D.fetched |
A.encounter | B.choice | C.lesson | D.chance |
A.courageous | B.optimistic | C.amusing | D.effortless |
A.assumption | B.proposal | C.belief | D.character |
5 . Like many families, we had a dog — Little Joe. We all loved him dearly. He always trotted (小跑) around the streets. We tried to teach him about the
Sometime later, the
Suddenly the crowd began to
I’ll never forget that homeward journey. My father led a group of admiring children. We held our heads high with pride as we
After struggling for several days, Little Joe finally survived. He went on to live a long life.
1.A.rule | B.danger | C.construction | D.length |
A.turned away | B.jumped out | C.fled away | D.ran over |
A.alarming | B.embarrassing | C.amazing | D.rewarding |
A.way | B.scene | C.sight | D.direction |
A.scientific | B.supportive | C.different | D.accepted |
A.turned | B.looked | C.gathered | D.got |
A.appeal | B.claim | C.application | D.passion |
A.scared | B.saw | C.gave | D.signaled |
A.feather | B.lead | C.wood | D.leather |
A.respond | B.scream | C.pray | D.part |
A.authority | B.enthusiasm | C.confidence | D.sincerity |
A.going away | B.stepping aside | C.bending down | D.stretching out |
A.focused | B.packed | C.hung | D.wrapped |
A.expression | B.curiosity | C.gentleness | D.elegance |
A.ran | B.marched | C.left | D.stayed |
6 . On a Monday morning, a bus full of bright-eyed kids was on the way to school along with Connor and his brother Seamus. The bus was being driven by a 60-year-old driver, McDougal.
“I didn’t see him fall. I heard him
After the bus driver fell down, Connor and Seamus
Meanwhile, Seamus tried to keep his fellow classmates
The bus didn’t veer off the road because of the
A.Immediately | B.Actually | C.Suddenly | D.Obviously |
A.kick | B.break | C.hit | D.cover |
A.pain | B.sorrow | C.disappointment | D.fear |
A.heard about | B.were aware of | C.related to | D.gave way to |
A.lost | B.punished | C.burnt | D.hurt |
A.looked up | B.got up | C.signed up | D.spoke up |
A.fit | B.awake | C.calm | D.busy |
A.hug | B.lesson | C.treat | D.warning |
A.hard | B.quick | C.creative | D.serious |
A.courageous | B.painstaking | C.energetic | D.limitless |
7 . Helen was sitting in the garden one evening when she heard a loud crash. As she walked to the front of the house, she could see a small crowd
Helen had
Helen raced back to the scene,
Helen successfully managed to
“I take comfort in the fact that knowing first aid helped me to
A.gathering | B.playing | C.dancing | D.running |
A.walking | B.lying | C.riding | D.reading |
A.heavily | B.quietly | C.slowly | D.easily |
A.taught | B.planned | C.taken | D.failed |
A.climbed | B.called | C.fought | D.ran |
A.books | B.towels | C.gloves | D.socks |
A.expert | B.officer | C.ambulance | D.operation |
A.tell | B.visit | C.meet | D.help |
A.neck | B.leg | C.head | D.arm |
A.cause | B.increase | C.control | D.check |
A.Unfortunately | B.Luckily | C.Usually | D.Possibly |
A.calls | B.actions | C.judgement | D.training |
A.new | B.free | C.various | D.effective |
A.worse | B.better | C.safer | D.clearer |
A.describe | B.take | C.save | D.risk |
8 . Madden is an 8-year-old boy. He was playing with his toys in front of the window. Suddenly, he saw water flowing into the
Sandy thought quickly and found a big basin (盆) to put Madden in. They
After being
But as a mother, she couldn’t imagine
Then came good news. Madden was found on the top of a small house, safe and
A.basin | B.river | C.yard | D.well |
A.rain | B.flood | C.stream | D.sun |
A.base | B.wall | C.roof | D.exit |
A.marched | B.jogged | C.struggled | D.rolled |
A.cracked | B.disappeared | C.shook | D.overturned |
A.charge | B.sense | C.sight | D.breath |
A.separated | B.saved | C.transported | D.delivered |
A.unique | B.professional | C.responsible | D.lucky |
A.helping | B.losing | C.calming | D.trapping |
A.research | B.legend | C.search | D.hike |
A.sign | B.symbol | C.alarm | D.whistle |
A.warm | B.dark | C.normal | D.strange |
A.watch out | B.check out | C.take control | D.break down |
A.powerful | B.sound | C.active | D.wise |
A.appreciate | B.accept | C.supply | D.compare |
9 . It was a regular school day, and the air was filled with the usual sounds of chatter and laughter as students prepared for their lessons. Little did I know that this day would soon take a
As the bell rang, signaling the beginning of our English class, we entered the classroom, completely
Panic spread as we understood how
In all the chaos, I noticed my
As we reached the door, it felt hotter, and we knew we had to hurry. With hearts
Outside, we took a moment to catch our breath,
After everything happened, I couldn’t help but reflect on the events of that day.
A.classic | B.dramatic | C.powerful | D.graceful |
A.independent | B.tolerant | C.fluent | D.unaware |
A.into | B.onto | C.behind | D.against |
A.destroyed | B.interrupted | C.buried | D.sheltered |
A.formal | B.unique | C.severe | D.awkward |
A.hurried | B.delivered | C.jogged | D.hesitated |
A.sister | B.mother | C.classmate | D.teammate |
A.protested | B.reminded | C.stressed | D.realized |
A.flight | B.step | C.wave | D.foot |
A.racing | B.debating | C.suffering | D.begging |
A.greeted | B.conducted | C.surrounded | D.attracted |
A.stress | B.sadness | C.confidence | D.relief |
A.Breaking through | B.Going through | C.Making out | D.Working out |
A.tough | B.plain | C.various | D.specific |
A.contribution | B.ambition | C.determination | D.addiction |
10 . Skydiving has always held a fascination for me. Despite the fear, there is something that
November 24, 2021, a day perfect for my solo skydiving — sunny, with little wind.
After going through safety rules with my coach, I
However, after 30 seconds, I realized I was lower than anticipated. Urgently, without stabilizing my body position, I
With the ground getting closer, I prepared to
The
Severe injuries cast
My enthusiasm for skydiving
A.draws | B.forces | C.drags | D.exposes |
A.embarrassed | B.terrified | C.satisfied | D.superior |
A.stormed | B.roared | C.marched | D.leaped |
A.rushed | B.failed | C.ceased | D.tended |
A.helpful | B.fruitless | C.risky | D.tireless |
A.slide | B.rise | C.die | D.crash |
A.Tragically | B.Thankfully | C.Hopefully | D.Regrettably |
A.make for | B.come across | C.result from | D.set up |
A.influence | B.pressure | C.impact | D.bounce |
A.unnoticeable | B.predictable | C.unbearable | D.tolerable |
A.worsening | B.strengthening | C.adding | D.causing |
A.blankets | B.stretchers | C.painkillers | D.wheelchairs |
A.suspicion | B.light | C.despair | D.uncertainty |
A.disappears | B.remains | C.declines | D.expands |
A.pursuit | B.reality | C.motto | D.spirit |