“Dad,” whispered Tarig. “Are you awake?” Dad opened his eyes. “What’s the matter, son?” Tarig couldn’t sleep and he felt that it was too hot. Maybe there’s a storm coming. All day long he felt like something was about to happen. Dad whispered back to his son, “You could be right. Go back to bed, there’s a good boy.”
Tarig shook his head. “I’m going downstairs where it’s cooler. Why don’t you come with me?” Dad refused, saying that he would stay there. Tarig went down the landing. He and his father were alone in the house. His mother and sister had gone to visit relatives. He went into the kitchen and lay on the floor. He felt cooler and fell sleep at last.
Suddenly he awoke with a shock. In the distance he could hear a roar, like thunder. It seemed to be coming closer and closer. The storm must have arrived, just as they expected. But this was no ordinary storm. Within seconds the whole house began to shake. The vase fell off the shelves with a crash. Tarig could feel the floor moving beneath him. What on earth was happening? He jumped to his feet and tried to turn on the light. It didn’t work. He reached the back door, but just then came aloud cracking noise. Next moment a pile of bricks came down around him. A terrible choking(窒息的) smell filled the air.
At last the dust cleared. Tarig was amazed to find that he was still alive. The framework of the doorway must have saved him. He called out, “Dad? Dad, are you all right?”
No answer. But he heard a rescue dog barking. He struggled to know what was going on outside, but he couldn’t move. Maybe someone was approaching here. “Are they my family? Or my relatives?”
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Without any more thought, Tarig determined to call for help.
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Tarig asked where his dad was but nobody replied.
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4 Steps to Take Immediately After a Home Fire
●Call 9-1-1. Give first aid where
● Let friends and family know you’re safe.
●People and animals that are
● Stay out of fire-damaged homes until local fire
Caring for Yourself & Loved Ones After a Fire
● Pay attention to how you and your loved ones are experiencing and handling stress. Promote emotional
● Discard any food that
● Watch pets closely and keep them under your direct control.
●Help people who require additional
3 . Luke is a cute dog, living together with me for five years. We get lots of
Somehow, Luke rushed toward the forest. There was no longer any hope at that moment to wait for Luke to come back to the
A.rain | B.sun | C.noise | D.fires |
A.damaged | B.removed | C.changed | D.treated |
A.made | B.caught | C.set | D.burned |
A.forest | B.house | C.area | D.shelter |
A.lost | B.died | C.appeared | D.remained |
A.warned | B.reminded | C.informed | D.promised |
A.buried | B.trapped | C.controlled | D.swallowed |
A.immediately | B.slightly | C.approximately | D.particularly |
A.Since | B.Unless | C.When | D.Until |
A.call | B.shout | C.voice | D.sound |
A.understood | B.recognized | C.treated | D.realized |
A.recorded | B.noticed | C.followed | D.wanted |
A.fireman | B.doctor | C.farmer | D.teacher |
A.save | B.raise | C.protect | D.hate |
A.fun | B.enormous | C.little | D.risky |
4 . On Dec.26, Gelinne was at home. Suddenly, his daughter cried “Look!” Gelinne looked up just in time to see a small
As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former
Gelinne
The kayaks’ paddles (桨)proved too weak, so the
With his son nearby, Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot
Soon a police officer arrived and radioed for help. A boat appeared and
The boat had arrived just in time, Gelinne recalled. “I’m 60 years old,” he says. “There was no way I could get him to shore.” Still, he was
A.spaceship | B.balloon | C.aircraft | D.parachute |
A.speed | B.height | C.direction | D.balance |
A.pilot | B.sailor | C.astronaut | D.bodyguard |
A.Without difficulty | B.With patience | C.Without hesitation | D.With courage |
A.nose | B.wing | C.engine | D.tail |
A.icy | B.deep | C.cold | D.rough |
A.touched | B.kicked | C.tested | D.stroked |
A.float | B.fleet | C.ride | D.slide |
A.couple | B.pair | C.pilots | D.sailors |
A.still | B.quiet | C.calm | D.peaceful |
A.hang over | B.hang on to | C.hang out | D.hang up |
A.drifting | B.floating | C.unbroken | D.melting |
A.broke into | B.broke through | C.broke out | D.broke down |
A.took up | B.held up | C.picked up | D.saved up |
A.contented | B.regretful | C.upset | D.excited |
5 . A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was
The man who had his bright lights on
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man
One thing is for certain — Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His
A.walking | B.touring | C.traveling | D.rushing |
A.Since | B.Although | C.As | D.If |
A.each | B.another | C.that | D.his |
A.used | B.disabled | C.removed | D.abandoned |
A.came down | B.came through | C.came in | D.came over |
A.returned | B.received | C.made | D.confirmed |
A.then | B.again | C.finally | D.even |
A.Starting | B.Parking | C.Passing | D.Approaching |
A.for | B.so | C.and | D.but |
A.explode | B.slip away | C.fall apart | D.crash |
A.as if | B.unless | C.in case | D.after |
A.stepped forward | B.backed off | C.moved on | D.set out |
A.woman | B.police | C.man | D.driver |
A.forbidden | B.ready | C.asked | D.free |
A.patience | B.skills | C.efforts | D.promise |
1. How many people were dead in the air crash?
A.11. | B.99. | C.110. |
A.No one survived. |
B.The survivors were in bad condition. |
C.Only 5 bodies were identified. |
A.Researching the reason of the crash. |
B.Identifying the rest of the victims. |
C.Searching the two black boxes. |
A.In November 2017. | B.In May 2018. | C.In July 2019. |
7 . A disastrous fire surrounded Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院)completely and destroyed large parts of the Gothic(哥特式的) architecture on Monday.
“Notre Dame is our history, our literature; part of our spirit, the place of all our great events, our wars, our liberations, the center of our lives" French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters in front of the still burning Paris landmark and promised to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral.
“Notre Dame is burning, and know the sadness and this tremble felt by so many fellow French people. But tonight, I’d like to speak of hope too, "he said, announcing the launch of a fundraising campaign.
“Let’s be proud, because we built this cathedral more than 800 years ago, we’ve built it and, throughout the centuries, let it grow and improve it. So I gravely say tonight: we will rebuild it together, ”he added.
The disastrous fire engulfed(吞没) the upper reaches of Paris’ towering Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations(翻新)。
Tourists and Parisians looked on horrified from the streets below. France’s Interior Ministry said firefighters might not be able to save the structure.
The fire collapsed the cathedrals’ spire(尖顶) and spread to one of its landmark towers "Everything is burning; nothing will remain from the frame, "Notre Dame spokesman Andre Finot told French media. The 12th-century cathedral is home to incalculable works of art and is one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, immortalized by Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The cause of the fire was not known, but French media quoted the Paris fire brigade(消防队) as saying the fire is “potentially linked" to a 6 million—euro($6. 88 million)renovation project on the church’s spire and its 250 tons of lead. Officials opened an investigation as Paris police said there were no reported deaths. Some 400 firefighters were battling the fire well into the night.
1. What Emmanuel Macron said mainly shows that____________A.Notre Dame was the symbol of Paris in history. |
B.The French government are going to rebuild Notre Dame. |
C.It took more than 800 years to build Notre Dame. |
D.He was desperate when he made the announcement. |
A.Notre Dame Cathedral was burnt down entirely. |
B.The structure was well saved by the firefighters. |
C.People who were killed in the fire are some firefighters. |
D.The fire was likely caused by a renovation project on the church’s spire. |
A.The novel made the cathedral famous. |
B.The cathedral is repeatedly mentioned in the novel. |
C.The novel became a bestseller thanks to the cathedral. |
D.The novel became more mysterious due to the cathedral. |
A.Disappointed. | B.Humorous. |
C.Matter-of-fact. | D.Critical. |
8 . In a Home Fire,
Is your own household prepared for a home fire? Just 2 simple steps can help prepare your family to escape from a home fire.
Use our worksheet to draw your home’s floor plan and plot your escape routes.
● Practice your 2-minute drill (from home to a safe meeting place) at least twice a year.
● Everyone in your household should know two ways to escape from each room in your home.
● In a real fire, remember to get out, stay out and call 911.
Test Your Smoke Alarms Monthly
● You should hear three beeps, letting you know the alarm is working.
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● If your smoke alarm is 10 years old, it’s time to get a new alarm because the sensor becomes less sensitive over time.
A.Don’t hear the beeps? |
B.Never go back inside for people, pets or things. |
C.Practice a 2-Minute Fire Drill |
D.Can Your Family Safely Escape in Just 2 Minutes? |
E.Test your smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button. |
F.2-minute is very essential. |
G.A monthly smoke alarm test is unavoidable. |
9 . It is interesting to see that the force of only 6 or 7 people pushing in the same direction can cause up to 1,000 pounds of force—enough to break brick walls. During a fatal stampede (蜂拥), people can even die standing up. People die when pressure is put to their bodies in a front to back direction, causing them not to be able to breathe.
If you are in a crowd, the first and most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and find different exits. No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out.
Make yourself aware of the type of the ground you are standing on, and know that in a crowd of moving people wet ground can cause you to fall.
When in danger, a few seconds can make a difference, giving you the possibility of making use of your escaping route. Always stay closer to the escape route. If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure and do not stand still or sit down, because you can easily get trampled (踩踏). Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd; make use of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.
Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer—it gives you movement and protects your chest. If you fall, get up quickly. If you can’t get up because you are injured, get someone to pull you up. If you have kids, lift them up. If you fall and cannot get up, keep moving in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms; do not lie on your stomach or back.
1. Why may people in a stampede die standing up?A.They can’t breathe freely. |
B.They push in the same direction. |
C.They are not able to get up. |
D.They aren’t familiar with the surroundings. |
A.Harmful. | B.Shocking. |
C.Deadly. | D.Hateful. |
A.Fight against the pressure. |
B.Stand still where you are. |
C.Sit down covering your head. |
D.Move along the escape route. |
A.How to stay far away from a crowd. |
B.What to do when you are in a crowd. |
C.Where to go when you are in danger. |
D.How to get along with a big crowd. |
Four Chinese nationals have been confirmed killed in a stampede
An estimated 100,000 people