1 . Three men were _________ from a small, uninhabited Pacific island after writing a big SOS _________ in the sand.

The men had been _________ in the Micronesia archipelago (群岛) for nearly three days before their distress (遇险) signal was _________ on the Pikelot Island by searchers. SOS is an internationally recognized signal originally established for ships at sea to request _________.

Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the Federated States of Micronesia is _________ of more than 600 islands. Officials said that _________ the men aboard a seven-meter boat started off from Puluwat Atoll (环焦), _________ to travel about 43 kilometers to Pulp Atoll when they sailed off course and _________ fuel. They were reported missing after __________ to arrive at their destination.

__________, the men were found in good condition about 190 kilometers from where they originally __________. Helicopter landed on the beach and gave the men food and water before they were __________ and taken home by a Micronesian ship.

“I’m __________ of the response and professionalism of all on board as we perform our duty to __________ to the safety of life at sea wherever we are in the world,” said the commanding officer of one of the search ships.

1.

A．kept

B．rescued

C．injured

D．prohibited

2.

A．letter

B．word

C．article

D．sign

3.

A．missing

B．dangerous

C．intelligent

D．lucky

4.

A．recorded

B．followed

C．spotted

D．exposed

5.

A．access

B．permission

C．information

D．assistance

6.

A．composed

B．made

C．admitted

D．thought

7.

A．strangely

B．traditionally

C．surprisingly

D．originally

8.

A．applying

B．preferring

C．intending

D．turning

9.

A．held on to

B．ran out of

C．gave way to

D．made up for

10.

A．failing

B．submitting

C．pretending

D．stopping

11.

A．Sadly

B．Obviously

C．Fortunately

D．Consequently

12.

A．set out

B．took off

C．gave up

D．broke down

13.

A．picked at

B．picked up

C．picked out

D．picked off

14.

A．fond

B．aware

C．proud

D．careful

15.

A．attach

B．respond

C．contribute

D．object

2 . In a close-up (特写), one man is pulling the other with all his strength through the window of an SUV, a type of vehicle, which is stuck dangerously on a cliff (悬崖) 30 feet above a busy roadway.

Jason Warnock, then 29, is the man performing the life-saving action. He was driving in Lewiston, Idaho, in April 2015 when he came upon a fallen tree in the middle of the road. “I was like, ‘What happened’?” he told a news website. Warnock stretched out his neck to stare up the side of a cliff. At the very top, where the tree should have been, was an SUV swinging on the edge, held back from falling to the road by a delicate, heavily damaged chain-link fence. Looking inside the car, Warnock could see a panicked Matthew Sitko, 23, beating on the passenger-side window.

That’s when Warnock sprang into action. He crossed a nearby footbridge, and climbed up the cliff to get to the vehicle. When Warnock got to the car, he tried breaking the window with a tool he had on him, only to realize that his cracking was shaking the car and might cause it to slip down the hill. He stopped and turned to calming Sitko enough to get him to open the window. “Give me your hand,” Warnock said. “If this thing goes, I want to have a hold of you so I can at least get you out of there.” Before reaching for the lifeline, Sitko had one request: “Can I grab my phone?” Soon enough, Warnock had freed both man and his machine.

According to the Lewiston police chief, the accident was caused when Sitko, who suffered only minor injuries, lost control of his car. For his part, Warnock insisted he came to Sitko’s aid for one simple reason: “I just did what anyone would do.”

1. Where was Matthew Sitko’s SUV when spotted?

A．On a cliff.	B．By a river.
C．On the road.	D．Under a tree.

2. Why did Warnock stop breaking the window?

A．His strength ran up.

B．His tool stopped functioning.

C．He worried about his own safety.

D．He realized the possible consequence.

3. What is the cause of the accident?

A．The SUV was beyond repair.	B．The SUV was out of control.
C．Sitko was severely injured.	D．Sitko was sleepy and tired.

4. Which of the following can best describe Warnock?

A．Calm but stubborn.	B．Daring but anxious.
C．Caring and decisive.	D．Optimistic and strong.

3 . 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。

During the summer vacation, a mother planned an exciting trip with her two children. They were set to explore a famous tourist spot, famous for its breath-taking landscapes and attractions. Little did they know that their adventure would take an unexpected turn.

As they arrived at the destination, they were greeted by a sea of people. The place was overflowing with tourists from all over the globe. Excitement filled the air as families began their sightseeing adventures, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Eager to begin their own adventure, the mother, holding the hands of her two children, dove into the crowd. However, among the crowded army of tourists, fate had its own plans in store. In the chaos of the massive crowd, the younger son, unaware of the chaos unfolding around him, somehow managed to wander off, unknowingly leaving his family behind.

Suddenly, the mother realized that her younger child was no longer beside her. Panic seized her heart, and a sense of helplessness occupied her. She desperately called out her son’s name, her voice trembling with fear. Tears streamed down her face as she scanned the vast sea of people for her son, but there was no sign of him.

In a state of despair, the mother sought assistance from fellow tourists. Compassionate minds instantly joined in the search, spreading word about the lost child throughout the area. Strangers joined in the search, their hearts filled with empathy for the anxious mother.

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

Three agonizing (令人焦虑不安的) hours passed, each feeling like years.

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As the mother tightly folded her son in her arms, a wave of delight washed over her.

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5 . 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。

David and Susan lived with their parents about a mile from town, but they went there to school every day. It was a pleasant walk down the lane, and through the grassland by the pond. No one knows exactly whether they liked it better in spring or in winter. They used to pretend that they were travelers exploring a new country with lush vegetation (茂盛的草木) and bright yellow daffodils (水仙花) dotting the field, and would drop leaves on the road that they might find their way back again. Everything seemed amazing and appealing. When the ice was thick and firm, they went across the pond. But their mother did not like to have them do this unless someone was with them.

“Don’t go across the pond today, children,” she said, as she kissed them and bade them goodbye one morning. “It is beginning to melt It can be dangerous.”

“All right, mother,” said David, though not very good-naturedly, for he was very fond of running and sliding on the ice. When they came to the pond, the ice looked hard and safe. There said he to his sister, “I knew it hadn’t melted any. Mother is always afraid we shall be drowned. Come along, and we will have a good time sliding. The school bell will not ring for an hour at least.”

“But you promised mother,” said Susan. “No, I didn’t. I only said ‘All right,’ and it is all right,” said David, holding his head high. “Oh, well, I didn’t say anything; so I can do as I like,” said Susan. So they stepped on the ice without any delay, and started to go across the pond merrily. They had not gone far before the ice gave way, and they fell into the chilly water all at once.

“Help! Help!” they both cried for help in panic.

注意：
l. 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。

A man who was at work near the shore heard the screams of the children.

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David and Susan went home almost frozen.

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8 . 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。

Before we abandoned the ship, Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to rescue our    1    (essential) supplies — the small boats, our food, the cook stove, candles, clothes and blankets. We were not allowed to take most of our personal belongings, and Shackleton    2    (he) threw away all his gold.    3    (surprising), he allowed Hussey to keep his banjo in order to keep our spirits up. Soon    4    we arrived at Elephant Island, Shackleton selected a boat party and set off for South Georgia Island to get help. We    5    (struggle) for months since their departure, but things on Elephant Island are going    6    bad to worse. Thanks to Frank and Ernest, were it not for their genuine concern for others, their    7    (persevere) and their resolve, we would all be dead by now.