1. What does the man do?
A.An animal keeper. | B.A zoo manager. | C.A park cleaner. |
A.A lion escaped into the zoo. |
B.A lion escaped from the zoo. |
C.A hurricane blew a lion away. |
A.In the zoo. | B.In the police station. | C.In a lady’s garden. |
A.Eating in the bushes. | B.Sleeping in the garden. | C.Playing in the park. |
1. What could the man most probably be?
A.A police officer. | B.A taxi driver. | C.A bank employee. |
A.Walking on the street. |
B.Standing outside the bank. |
C.Crossing the road. |
A.A truck hit a car. | B.A car crashed into a truck. | C.A man rushed into the street. |
A.Sign the paper. | B.Read the statement. | C.Tell him her address. |
1. Why was the speaker in the river?
A.To get water for picnic. | B.To catch a fish. | C.To get a piece of wood. |
A.Six. | B.Eight. | C.Ten. |
A.He jumped into the river. |
B.He was too scared to move. |
C.He ran to look for their father. |
A.His father. | B.His brother. | C.A passer-by. |
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. |
5 . 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.
8 . 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 |
9 . In a breathtaking incident in Berlin, a young man narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation where he became trapped beneath a bus.
The 16-year-old found himself unable to move beneath a tyre (轮胎) of the bus when he fell down during an attempt to catch the departing vehicle at a local stop on a Monday afternoon. The quick response of the bus driver, who immediately stopped the vehicle, coupled with the assistance of roughly 40 people, including both passengers and bystanders, led to a remarkable achievement. Together, they managed to lift the right side of the bus sufficiently to free the young man.
Frank Kurze, one of the courageous volunteers who participated in the rescue, recalled the messy scene, stating, “I saw the men trying to lift the bus, and it was clear to me that I also had to help lift the bus and try to pull the young man from underneath.”
Nearby medical professionals from a healthcare center in the Spandau neighborhood of Berlin instantly arrived at the scene to provide vital first aid. Michelle Rueckborn, one of the nurses on duty, shared their response, saying, “We were at work when we heard screams, and our coworker looked out of the window and saw what had happened, and said ‘Grab the doctor’s kit and run.’”
Sandra Grunwald, another nurse present at the scene, added, “He was responsive but understandably confused, unsure of what was unfolding around him.” Despite the frightening circumstances, the young man unbelievably survived with only minor injuries, thanks to the collective effort of around 40 individuals who came together to perform a heroic rescue.
The Berlin police department praised the collective efforts of those involved in the rescue as “heroes” and expressed their gratitude on social media, stating, “Thank you, Spandau. Thank you, Berlin.”
1. What was the accident at the bus stop?A.A teenager got caught under a bus. | B.The tyre of a bus suddenly blew out. |
C.A young passenger fell from his seat. | D.The driver found the bus uncontrollable. |
A.He recorded the whole event. | B.He stepped forward bravely. |
C.He turned to medical staff. | D.He called more volunteers in. |
A.Tolerant. | B.Creative. | C.Patient. | D.Decisive. |
A.One good turn deserves another. | B.Kindness brings mental rewards. |
C.Many hands make light work. | D.Opportunity is for the prepared. |
10 . 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 |