1. What happened to the woman?
A.Her car wouldn't start. |
B.She got into a car accident. |
C.She set her alarm clock for the wrong time. |
A.He's quite angry. | B.He's very understanding. | C.He's a little annoyed. |
A.Deal with some files. | B.Meet with a client. | C.Schedule a phone call. |
2 . More than a century after the Titanic sank in April 1912, few new stories are discovered about the accident. The history of the Chinese passengers who escaped the Titanic has largely been forgotten, even in their homeland.
The average survival rate for men in third class was just one in six. But when disaster struck, being a poor sailor with limited English turned into an advantage for the eight Chinese men on board - and six of them survived.
All eight Chinese men came from southern China. They had previously worked on cargo (货物) ships traveling between China and Europe, and they likely planed to move to the US to start a new life. They boarded the Titanic in Southampton, England, on a single ticket listing eight names. This was a common practice for third-class passengers at that time. Like other unmarried third-class men, they were housed in windowless cabins (船舱).
When the ship struck an iceberg, the men living in the worst conditions saw everything with their own eyes. Freezing water flooded into their living cabins, while on the upper levels, the crew (全体船员) were still reassuring (……安心) first-and second-class passengers that nothing was serious. Relying on their own survival skills, the Chinese sailors would have reacted quickly to leave the ship, especially since they likely did not understand orders in English to stay in their rooms.
Five of the six Chinese survivors made it directly onto lifeboats, while the sixth, Fang Lang, was one of the few lucky people picked up by Lifeboat 14, the only boat to return and search for survivors. He was found floating on a door to which he had tied himself. After he was pulled, freezing, he helped row the lifeboat to safety and was praised for his efforts.
The six men's lucky escape is little -known in China, despite the popularity of the Titanic story in the nation.
1. Why did the eight Chinese men board the Titanic?A.They were working on this ship then. |
B.They planned to travel to Europe. |
C.They went to the US to earn a living. |
D.They meant to make an unforgettable experience. |
A.thought nothing was serious | B.helped to comfort other passengers |
C.stayed in their rooms calmly | D.realized the ship was in great danger |
A.Eight. | B.Six. |
C.Five. | D.One. |
A.survival skills and poor English | B.their confidence and survival skills |
C.their kindness and courage | D.their bravery and patience |
3 . ﹡After the fire, what now?
Bishop Patrick Chauvet, Notre Dame’s (巴黎圣母院) manager, admitted that the famous building would close for “five to six years” as he spoke with local business owners Wednesday. He added that it was unclear what the church’s 67 employees would be doing in the future. French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he wanted the church rebuilt in five years.
﹡What are the new rules?
While tourists can’t go inside the site itself, the area still may prove popular to those paying their respects. Visitors are welcome to write messages of support in both the main and local city halls.
The island that houses the church has been closed and the people there have been evacuated since the fire. Paris businessmen who depend on Notre Dame tourism are worried about the church’s future as well as their own.
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It’s known that spring is a busy time for tourists in Paris. The travel company recommends(推荐) people visit other places, like the Basilique Saint-Denis, the Sacre-Coeur and so on. Those who tend to observe church services during Holy Week are advised to go to Saint-Eustache.
﹡Looking ahead to rebuilding
It seems rebuilding can begin, since firefighters put out the fire early Tuesday, more than 12 hours after nearly 400 firefighters had battled the flames that changed the city’s skyline. Two policemen and one firefighter were not badly injured, according to the Paris Fire Service.
A large campaign to raise money already is underway to rebuild the church. Up to Wednesday, donations(捐款) came to $1 billion.
1. How long would Notre Dame close for after the fire?A.One year | B.Three to four years |
C.Five to six years | D.Ten years |
A.removed | B.examined | C.checked | D.ruined |
A.Saint-Eustache is favored by tourists. |
B.Tour companies offer other choices. |
C.Church culture develops fast in Paris. |
D.The best time to visit Paris is spring. |
A.The government will arrange work for 67 employees. |
B.Visitors will be forbidden to leave messages anywhere. |
C.Churches in Paris will also be examined and repaired. |
D.More money will be donated for the rebuilding project. |
1. What is the woman reporting?
A.A medical emergency. | B.A break-in. | C.A car accident. |
A.In 5 minutes. | B.In 10 minutes. | C.In 15 minutes. |
5 . It was late in the evening when Janice Esposito jumped into her minivan, and began the 20-minute drive home. She'd just
At the moment, Pete DiPinto was getting ready for
The first car he came upon was the one that had
"I see the
He tried to
"It was like a Hollywood movie," DiPinto said the next day. But this one turned out to be
A.returned | B.suffered | C.benefited | D.learned |
A.glass | B.man | C.car | D.train |
A.bed | B.meal | C.work | D.church |
A.tried | B.dared | C.started | D.stopped |
A.rest | B.same | C.trick | D.best |
A.met | B.hurt | C.hit | D.rang |
A.running | B.flying | C.moving | D.lying |
A.headlight | B.speed | C.driver | D.engine |
A.jogged | B.listened | C.rushed | D.pointed |
A.hold on | B.break down | C.put out | D.knock at |
A.day | B.week | C.minute | D.hour |
A.safety | B.peace | C.hospital | D.danger |
A.swept away | B.crashed into | C.gave up | D.worked out |
A.good | B.true | C.different | D.wrong |
A.movie | B.woman | C.time | D.hero |
1. Who is the man?
A.A repair man. | B.A doctor. | C.A neighbor. |
A.Tomorrow afternoon. | B.Tomorrow morning. | C.In a little while. |
A.Broke a small window. |
B.Repaired a window for the woman. |
C.Played ball with the woman’s children. |
A.The children played ball in the house. |
B.The window was of poor quality. |
C.The woman broke it by accident. |
1. Where did the accident happen?
A.Near a hospital. |
B.Near the man’s company. |
C.On the 4th Street. |
A.The man drove too fast. |
B.The man had drunk too much. |
C.A pet knocked into the man’s car. |
1. Why was there an accident?
A.The traffic light was broken. |
B.The cars slid in bad weather. |
C.The drivers didn't see each other. |
A.Two. | B.Four. | C.Six. |
A.Michelle. | B.Linda. | C.Liam. |
9 . Ways to save yourself in a fire emergency
Knowing how to act fast in case of a fire emergency can save your life and those of others. Most are the times people die from fire outbreaks, for short of information on how to deal with that situation once it happens.
Stay low to the ground when the fire happens. It is, more importantly, to note that poisonous gases are often more dangerous than fire. In an accident of a fire, make sure you lower down not to breathe the smoke as you move towards the outside.
Keep away from elevators! Once you find yourself in a building and a fire scene has happened, stop using the elevators since most fail to work in case of a serious fire.
Use proper ways to put out the fire. Make sure you are knowledgeable on how to use fire extinguishers in any building you work from. Once you realize that is not working, call for help as fast as possible. If possible, you can also learn some knowledge of first aid in your spare time.
A.Know the fire exits |
B.It is so dangerous to be kept in elevators |
C.First aid may save life in the fire sometimes |
D.To prevent a fire outbreak, here are some tips |
E.Don't get into a new place without showing care |
F.To save lives during a fire outbreak, do the following |
G.If possible, tie a wet cloth around your nose or mouth |
10 . Road traffic crashes kill 1.25 million people each year worldwide. The statistics are part of the “Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015”. The report surveyed 180 countries, and it shows the number of annual deaths from traffic crashes is stabilizing(稳定).And that is good news as the number of motor vehicles grow worldwide. But the data also show that road crashes are the NO.1cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29. Young adults around the world are the worst driving risks. Even in the U.S..drivers aged 15 to 24. account for about 30 percent of all driving-elated accidents .But the World Health Organization(WHO) says they are preventable.
The WHO report also finds a big gap in road safety and deaths between poor and rich countries Poor countries have only 54 percent of the world’s vehicles. But those countries have some of the worst safety statistics in the report. “Africa has only two percent of the world’s vehicles, but has the highest death rate on the road,” says Etienne Krug. The head of the WHO Department of Non-communicable Diseases. Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are leaders in preventing traffic deaths.
Stronger road safety laws and stricter vehicle safety requirements in developing countries would prevent many accidents .Laws can quickly influence driving behavior. In only three years. 17 countries became safer by putting tougher road safety laws into effect. Some of those laws include banning drunk driving ,requiring cyclists and motorcycle drivers to wear helmets and making safety belts mandatory(强制性的)in all vehicles. Good injury care after a crash can cut the number of deaths from road injuries in half. Of course, there are also many other ways to make roads safer.
1. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Motor vehicles | B.The statistics |
C.Traffic crashes | D.Young drivers |
A.People in developed countries are very skilled at driving. |
B.Africa has to take some measures to prevent traffic deaths. |
C.The Netherlands has done the best in avoiding traffic accidents. |
D.Poor countries need to buy fewer cars to reduce traffic accidents. |
A.Suggestions on good injury care. |
B.More ways to make roads safer. |
C.The number of deaths from accidents. |
D.Other road safety laws in poor countries. |
A.The danger of driving alone. |
B.The ways to avoid road accidents. |
C.The No.1 killer among the youth. |
D.The importance of helmets in driving cars. |