Debra, a five-year-old cousin of mine, often annoyed me. She wished me to stay with her, talk to her and teach her dancing. I hated it and never taught her to dance. That hot July afternoon, Debra annoyed me again.
Our big family all gathered together at a friend’s outdoor wedding. The children were running around and playing games. The afternoon couldn’t have been better. My friends and I gathered together and excitedly talked about our up-and-coming freshman year. Debra desired to join us, but what could a five-year-old kid contribute to our conversations?
I left the table where we were sitting, leaving behind my mother, my grandmother and Debra. I walked inside the house and greeted everyone inside before making my way to the bathroom. As I was washing my hands, there was a big knock and the bathroom door burst open. It was an older cousin of mine, Sylvia. With a look of fear, anxiety and shock, she rushed to find towels. I figured one of the kids was injured while playing. “There has been a bad accident outside,” she told me and rushed out.
What kind of accident? Was anyone hurt? I left the bathroom. A woman approached and told me that a guest who was leaving the party had lost control of his car. Then I heard a voice calling my name. It was my mother. She told me, “Debra has been badly hurt. Come and help rescue her!” My heart dropped to my feet. I was struck by the sudden thought that I might lose her.
I hurried outside. Tables and chairs were overturned everywhere by the runaway car. I was in shock. My mother quickly drove our car around and laid down the backseat. But where was Debra? I saw her parents running from a room with a piece of board, perfectly Debra’s size. I didn’t see my tiny cousin until she was put onto the board and laid in the car, crying. Her new white dress had blood, and on her left shoe was a tire (轮胎) mark.
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Together, we hurried to drive towards the hospital.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“She’ll walk again as long as you take good care of her,” the doctor told us.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . 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. |
It was a hot day. The sun scorched (炙烤) down and everywhere you looked, you could see the heat waves blowing above the sand. John rolled over, realizing that half of his body was well and truly burnt. He had not meant to sleep in the sun but the heat and late nights studying for his examinations made him miserable. Stretching, he got to his feet, picked up his surfboard and looked around. The beach, which had earlier been crowded in the sun, was now comparatively empty. Seagulls flew down to clean up the food of people’s picnic lunches.
The ice-cream van had gone, and so were the lifeguards who were doing first aid on the beach. John looked up to where the sun was and estimated it was about five o’clock. Time to head home. It was “Mum’s Kitchen Rule” that had him moving homewards. If he did not get home in time for dinner, he would go hungry. Wandering along the water’s edge, he happened to glance out to sea. What made him look up at that particular moment, he never knew, but it was the right time for the swimmer he spotted. His hand was up, signaling distress (险情) and he was calling out something.
Quickly John glanced around the beach — no one else was close enough to help the man, and crucially, no one had noticed. Cupping his hands to his mouth, he shouted “Help” to get the attention of other people on the beach. Someone waved back to him and John pointed to the swimmer. “Get help,” he shouted. Then without hesitation, he jumped into the sea with his surfboard. John was a strong swimmer and had a good skill for distance swimming. His coach had tried hard to persuade him to go into competitions but he was not interested.
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Now he was swimming for more than enjoyment or medals.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________| A．6. | B．5. | C．4. |
5 . Helen was sitting in the garden one evening when she heard a loud crash. As she walked to the front of the house, she could see a small crowd
Helen had
Helen raced back to the scene,
Helen successfully managed to
“I take comfort in the fact that knowing first aid helped me to
| A．gathering | B．playing | C．dancing | D．running |
| A．walking | B．lying | C．riding | D．reading |
| A．heavily | B．quietly | C．slowly | D．easily |
| A．taught | B．planned | C．taken | D．failed |
| A．climbed | B．called | C．fought | D．ran |
| A．books | B．towels | C．gloves | D．socks |
| A．expert | B．officer | C．ambulance | D．operation |
| A．tell | B．visit | C．meet | D．help |
| A．neck | B．leg | C．head | D．arm |
| A．cause | B．increase | C．control | D．check |
| A．Unfortunately | B．Luckily | C．Usually | D．Possibly |
| A．calls | B．actions | C．judgement | D．training |
| A．new | B．free | C．various | D．effective |
| A．worse | B．better | C．safer | D．clearer |
| A．describe | B．take | C．save | D．risk |
6 . 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 |
7 . A China plane struck a bird after taking off in Chengdu, Sichuan, and had to immediately return to the airport last October, and it wasn’t the first accident between an aircraft and a bird last year.
In fact, more than 20,000 wildlife strikes with aircraft were reported worldwide in 2023 — the vast majority of those animals being birds. The strikes can also include run-ins with bats or creatures on the ground, such as deer or turtles. Expanding wildlife populations, increases in number of aircraft movements, and a trend toward faster and quieter aircraft all have contributed to the increase in wildlife strikes.
Bird strikes are a hazard not just to commercial airplanes, but to all sorts of aircraft. However, historical data shows that damage is reported in a small percentage of incidents. Last year, 95% of the global strikes involved some kind of damage — and only 5% of those caused “substantial” damage.
Some of the most disturbing types of strikes can happen when one or more birds go into a plane’s engine, which might cause a lot of damage to the aircraft. The pilot would need to return to the airport or find a safe place to land.
In last October’s China plane incident, the Beijing-bound flight was able to land normally in Chengdu after taking into account what the airline described as security concerns. Senior captain Chen Jianguo said pilots are trained on how to respond if they have a bird strike in flight. The pilot in this case did exactly what he was trained to do.
“There are lots of things that are being used by airports to try to manage the habitat and birds around the airport,” said Chen Jianguo. Airports need to manage bird habitats to reduce or get rid of trees and plants that shelter birds, or address wetlands that can attract birds. Collecting data on what kinds of birds are involved in strikes is equally important so the risks can better be managed. Many airports also use audible signals to scare birds away, such as the sounds of fireworks.
1. What is a cause of the increase in wildlife strikes?| A．The poorly designed aircraft. |
| B．The growing number of birds. |
| C．The destruction of wildlife habitats. |
| D．The absence of environmental awareness. |
| A．Danger. | B．Delay. | C．Accident. | D．Reminder. |
| A．They are a rare occurrence. |
| B．They usually damage engines. |
| C．Most of them cause slight damage. |
| D．Most of them involve one single bird. |
| A．Ways to study bird behavior. |
| B．Measures to drive birds away. |
| C．Efforts to restore bird habitat. |
| D．Attempts to take care of birds. |
8 . Skydiving has always held a fascination for me. Despite the fear, there is something that
November 24, 2021, a day perfect for my solo skydiving — sunny, with little wind.
After going through safety rules with my coach, I
However, after 30 seconds, I realized I was lower than anticipated. Urgently, without stabilizing my body position, I
With the ground getting closer, I prepared to
The
Severe injuries cast
My enthusiasm for skydiving
| A．draws | B．forces | C．drags | D．exposes |
| A．embarrassed | B．terrified | C．satisfied | D．superior |
| A．stormed | B．roared | C．marched | D．leaped |
| A．rushed | B．failed | C．ceased | D．tended |
| A．helpful | B．fruitless | C．risky | D．tireless |
| A．slide | B．rise | C．die | D．crash |
| A．Tragically | B．Thankfully | C．Hopefully | D．Regrettably |
| A．make for | B．come across | C．result from | D．set up |
| A．influence | B．pressure | C．impact | D．bounce |
| A．unnoticeable | B．predictable | C．unbearable | D．tolerable |
| A．worsening | B．strengthening | C．adding | D．causing |
| A．blankets | B．stretchers | C．painkillers | D．wheelchairs |
| A．suspicion | B．light | C．despair | D．uncertainty |
| A．disappears | B．remains | C．declines | D．expands |
| A．pursuit | B．reality | C．motto | D．spirit |
9 . Imunek Williams drives a school bus for the Milwaukee Academy of Science. While driving her usual route recently, she smelt a strong smoke smell. Among the
While they had only a few blocks to go before
With no
When Imunek first
Firefighters arrived on the
| A．victims | B．audiences | C．employees | D．passengers |
| A．selecting | B．reaching | C．touring | D．recommending |
| A．fame | B．comfort | C．safety | D．calmness |
| A．switched off | B．picked up | C．turned down | D．handed over |
| A．time | B．need | C．plan | D．wish |
| A．instantly | B．nervously | C．casually | D．frequently |
| A．alarmed | B．remaining | C．killed | D．starving |
| A．station | B．academy | C．vehicle | D．road |
| A．explanation | B．discussion | C．refusal | D．thinking |
| A．described | B．detected | C．stored | D．removed |
| A．continued | B．risked | C．fancied | D．delayed |
| A．tough | B．bad | C．wise | D．easy |
| A．coast | B．platform | C．stage | D．scene |
| A．escaped | B．complained | C．volunteered | D．insisted |
| A．challenging | B．aggressive | C．heroic | D．slow |
10 . 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. |
