1. How did Eric get hurt?
A.He got hit by a ladder. | B.He tripped over a rock. | C.He fell from the height. |
A.His arm. | B.His ankle. | C.His head. |
A.Lift Eric onto the bed. |
B.Send Eric to the hospital for an X-ray. |
C.Apply ice to the injured part. |
2 . It was 3 am, a cold and wet night, on August 21, 2010. I had just left a local club to travel ten kilometers home when I lost
I
With my seat belt undone, Jared then broke the driver’s window to drag me out. He
I owe my life to Jared and I consider him a good friend due to the
I spent a few weeks in hospital, during which time Jared visited me to see how I was
Today, nearly seven years later, Jared and I still
A.balance | B.sight | C.interest | D.control |
A.got | B.stepped | C.crashed | D.hid |
A.Worse | B.Luckily | C.Clearly | D.Badly |
A.off | B.under | C.near | D.beyond |
A.Sitting | B.Sleeping | C.Driving | D.Waiting |
A.stopped | B.failed | C.happened | D.hesitated |
A.practice | B.hand | C.safety | D.danger |
A.hardly | B.gradually | C.bravely | D.naturally |
A.Annoyed | B.Dragged | C.Warned | D.Woken |
A.while | B.although | C.until | D.since |
A.bloody | B.social | C.special | D.loose |
A.recovering | B.operating | C.struggling | D.relaxing |
A.spot | B.process | C.way | D.challenge |
A.take care | B.fit in | C.drop in on | D.keep in touch |
A.angel | B.owner | C.doctor | D.driver |
3 . After more than 2 months trapped in a collapsed copper (铜) and gold mine in the desert, all of 33 Chilean miners (矿工) were rescued Wednesday. With ingenuity and cutting-edge technology, the men have survived for 69 days, some 700 meters underground fending off hunger, anxiety and illness in a record-setting feat of survival. How did they survive the ordeal? Have a close look.
Before the miners were reached, they survived for 17 days on food already stored in the emergency shelter. They rationed themselves to 2 spoonfuls of tuna, half a cookie and a half-full glass of milk every 48 hours. Then a 6-inch diameter bore hole allowed food and water supplies to be sent down to the mine. Doctors then put the men on a solid diet of meat and rice, with a strict 2,200-calorie limit to keep them slim enough to fit in the evacuation shaft, which is just 66cm in diameter.
Yonny Barrios Rojas, 50, used knowledge gained on a nursing course he attended to administer medicine to the group and perform daily health checks.
“I was with God and I was with the devil. They fought and God won,” Mario Sepulveda, the second to be rescued, told CNN. He said he grabbed God’s hand and never doubted that he would be rescued.
1. What can we learn about the miners from the passage?A.The miners were trapped in the mine in the desert on Wednesday. |
B.The miners survived for 69 days on the food stored in the emergency shelter. |
C.The miners were rescued after more than two months trapped. |
D.Doctor Yonny Barrios Rojas administered medicine to the group and made daily health checks. |
A.Because the food was limited. |
B.Because the food had been eaten up already. |
C.Because the miners couldn’t eat too much due to their bad condition. |
D.Because the miners must be slim enough to get into the evacuation shaft. |
A.Intelligence and advanced technology. | B.Luck and Persistence. |
C.Courage and wisdom. | D.Experiences and bravery. |
A.Miners trapped in a mine | B.Miners survival miracle |
C.A collapsed copper and gold mine | D.A rescue mission |
1. What happened to the speakers?
A.They got lost in Stanton. |
B.Their car broke down. |
C.They got stuck in traffic. |
A.He forgot to charge the battery. |
B.It is out of service. |
C.It has no signal now. |
A .address B. launched C. charge D. highlights E. mentioned F. blocking G. involving H. potential I. previously J. fortunately K. authorities |
A fire that broke out in an apartment building in Nanjing on February 23 left 15 people dead and another 44 injured. Local
In China, it is forbidden (禁止) to park or
The recent tragedy (悲剧) further
“For many communities, builders didn’t take into consideration the infrastructure (基础施) for parking and charging electric bikes. Therefore, they often lack a corresponding (相应的) safety plan,” said Yang Zhimin, a Shenzhen official.
The latest incident in Nanjing isn’t the first electric bike fire that has happened in the community involved. Residents
Following the tragedy, Nanjing authorities announced a thorough (面) review of safety risks. This covers high-rise buildings, commercial spaces (商业区) and other densely populated areas. They aim to
Other cities across China have also taken action to remove
“We will work to ensure that all electric bikes in China are parked outdoors,” said the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM, 应急管理部) on February 26.
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a bank. | B.At an airport ticket office. | C.At a police station. |
A.Near the bank. |
B.On the moving stairs coming up from the underground. |
C.Around the police station. |
A.Doing a business. | B.Paying a visit. | C.Having lessons. |
A.About 10 dollars. | B.About 4,500 dollars. | C.About 4,200 dollars. |
7 . Brandon Leseberg and his sons, Louie, 6 years old, Everett, 3 years old, headed for their farm one afternoon. When the sun set, Brandon
Knowing they couldn’t stay in the ice-cold water for so long, Brandon put his own legs against the narrow walls to
Minutes passed like hours for Brandon. He’d been hoping for the
A.finished | B.avoided | C.disliked | D.started |
A.played | B.cheered | C.cried | D.stopped |
A.useful | B.broken | C.dark | D.light |
A.mistake | B.adventure | C.accident | D.failure |
A.caught | B.encouraged | C.followed | D.recognized |
A.train | B.hide | C.seat | D.support |
A.so | B.unless | C.but | D.if |
A.brave | B.polite | C.honest | D.generous |
A.rest | B.help | C.advice | D.trust |
A.questioned | B.warned | C.honored | D.taught |
A.kindness | B.wisdom | C.experience | D.patience |
A.Obviously | B.Fortunately | C.Generally | D.Strangely |
A.separated | B.welcomed | C.saved | D.contacted |
A.responsible | B.concerned | C.sorry | D.thankful |
A.winner | B.hero | C.visitor | D.actor |
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 . Leah Brown aged 36 fell several hundred feet from Oregon’s highest mountain right before the eyes of a group of volunteer rescue workers who rushed to her aid and helped save her life.
The woman was coming down a popular path (小路) on Mt. Hood, about 70 miles east of Portland, on Saturday morning, according to the local police. Mt. Hood is the highest in Oregon, standing at around11.240 feet.
The fall was seen by members of Portland Mountain Rescue (PMR), a volunteer organization focused on helping people in mountainous areas. The group called 911 and rushed to the woman, providing medical care. They helped keep the woman warm for seven hours as the police worked to get her off the mountain safely. Finally, the woman was evacuated (转移) to a parking lot at 9:30 pm and taken to a hospital.
The climber, Leah Brown, said she didn’t know what caused her fall. “I can only guess it was either an ice tool or a crampon (冰爪) that didn’t land and stick like it should have, so I became detached from the mountain,” Brown said. “The thing I’d like to most stress is my appreciation for the members of PMR who evacuated me and took good care of me the whole time,” Brown added. “They saved my life. ”
In a statement after the rescue, PMR warned of the dangerous winter conditions at the mountain. “The short days and lower temperatures mean that the snow tends to be very hard and icy, and the conditions tend to be much steeper. Climbing the mountain in icy conditions is much more difficult,” the group said.
1. What happened to Brown on Saturday morning?A.She lost her way in a forest. | B.She hurt her eye unexpectedly. |
C.She failed to call her family. | D.She fell down on a downhill path. |
A.Different. | B.Hidden. | C.Separated. | D.Tired. |
A.Thankful. | B.Regretful. | C.Surprised. | D.Concerned. |
A.Climbing requires teamwork. | B.Climbing in winter is too risky. |
C.We must remain positive in hard times. | D.We can admire the view on sunny days. |
10 . Recently, research on how a new virtual (虚拟的) reality (VR) experience educated primary children about the fire disasters was done. It was developed by the University of South Australia, aiming to educate children to learn how to be safer in a fire.
Focusing on children aged 10-12 years old, the new VR experience presents a situation where children are tasked to look after a friend’s dog just before a fire event begins to spread. They participate in a series of problem-solving activities to help save and protect themselves and the dog.
The findings showed that more than 80 percent of children reported that they felt more confident to calmly assess the situation and make wise decisions to protect themselves from a fire. This isl especially important considering that 91 percent of participants originally lacked any knowledge of fires, and that 67 percent had said that they were too young to make safety decisions in a fire.
The researchers believed such immersive (沉浸式的) VR experiences had real potential (潜力) to attract and educate the young. “As children born in digital times, they are interested in such technology and they can experience events realistically yet within the safe environment.” said Delene Weber, one of the researchers. “Well-designed VR can provide a chance for children to apply newly-acquired knowledge, strengthen their learnt concepts, and enable immediate reaction—all incredibly valuable learning tools.”
Meanwhile, because children have fewer life experiences, aren’t as physically strong, and are less likely to have learned much about fire safety, they’re often most at risk. Yet the ability for children to contribute to fire safety at their household should not be underestimated (低估).
“Children do not need to be passively attacked by disasters and with purpose-built virtual reality experiences such as these, we can help children understand the risks and realize they can help,” said Weber.
1. How does the new VR experience try to educate children?A.By introducing a virtual friend to them. | B.By finding the causes of a fire event. |
C.By letting them solve virtual problems. | D.By guiding them to ask a dog for help. |
A.Many children found it hard to adapt to them. |
B.They helped children deal with fire postively. |
C.They benefited children with knowledge of animals. |
D.Most children had a misunderstanding about them. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Indifferent. | C.Disapproving. | D.Supportive. |
A.VR experiences educate kids to survive a fire | B.VR experiences make learning easier for kids |
C.VR education appeals to the young generation | D.VR technology makes no sense in fighting a fire. |