It was unusually quiet in the emergency room on December 25. I didn’t think there would be any________, sighing about having to work on Christmas. Just then five bodies________at my desk, a pale woman and four children.
“Are you all________?” I asked. “Yes,” she said weakly and lowered her head.
But when it came to________of their problems, things got a little strange. Two of the children had headaches, but they didn’t show any________of headaches at all. Two children had earaches, but only one could tell me which ear was affected. The mother________of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.
Something was wrong. Our hospital policy,________, was not to turn away any patient. I explained it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She responded immediately, even a bit________“Take your time,” and then added, “It’s warm in here.”
Then, I checked their registration form out of curiosity. No address—they were________.The waiting room was warm. I went back to the nurses’ station and mentioned we had a homeless________in the waiting room. The nurses, complaining of________on Christmas, turned to sympathy for a family just trying to get________on Christmas. The team went into action, much as we do when there’s a________emergency. But this was a Christmas emergency.
We were all________a free meal on Christmas Day, so we took back that meal and prepared a big dinner for our________.We needed presents. We________from different departments candies, fruits and other things________that could be presents. As seriously as we met the________needs of the patients, our team worked to meet the needs of a family who just wanted to be warm on Christmas.
____, as the family walked to the door to leave, the mother came______back, gave me a hug and whispered, “Thanks for being our angels today.”
1.A.customers B.workers C.patients D.doctors
2.A.took in B.showed up C.came out D.looked on
3.A.tired B.hungry C.warm D.sick
4.A.comments B.descriptions C.instructions D.results
5.A.systems B.symbols C.signs D.secrets
6.A.explained B.expressed C.compared D.complained
7.A.therefore B.otherwise C.moreover D.however
8.A.shyly B.calmly C.happily D.politely
9.A.homeless B.greedy C.clever D.lonely
10.A.Christmas B.holiday C.woman D.family
11.A.working B.interrupting C.managing D.operating
12.A.present B.relief C.warm D.approval
13.A.beneficial B.friendly C.different D.medical
14.A.rewarded B.allowed C.offered D.ordered
15.A.guests B.relations C.brothers D.neighbors
16.A.borrowed B.received C.bought D.collected
17.A.available B.useful C.convenient D.expensive
18.A.healthy B.tragic C.physical D.mental
19.A.Soon B.Next C.Later D.Gradually
20.A.to run B.run C.and ran D.running
Time is the most valuable thing that mankind has.1.. Many people try to manage their time. They arrange information and tips in order to effectively do so.
2.. Time can be managed easily by finding out what is important and arranging these things in the order of importance. In this way you know your direction before making any plans and do not waste time and energy unnecessarily.
Now comes the next question. 3.. The answer is that you need to find out what steps you need to take and what you want to do. Then you know much time to spend for each thing. These steps are like goals. 4.. Not having them is like walking blindly in a dark room, trying to find the door.
Time management also demands a set schedule that works best for you. In this way you will be able to arrange your tasks based on their importance and finish them. In this way you will not waste your time in beating around the bush.
5.. There are lots of things that we need to do in short time. Therefore, having good itme management skills is at the top of the list of things we all need.
A. We all live in a fast-paced world now.
B. Using every passing second effectively can benefit us.
C. Could you divide your time equally while doing your work?
D. How do you manage time and what type of information is needed to do so?
E. Setting goals is the most important part of time management.
F. Managing time is not that hard.
G. The aim of time management is to give us a feeling of satisfaction.
An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters． It may cause great damage． So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members．
Fragile items， like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface， near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up． Never place them near your bed， sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down． When there is a strong movement，these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you．
There is a strong chance of short circuits （短路） and fire breakouts during an earthquake． Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens．
During an earthquake， lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged． Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you． Never use the elevator to go down． Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside． Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out． Use the staircases at all times．
If you are outdoors， do not take shelter under a tree， streetlights， electric poles or tall buildings． If you are driving， stop your car and stay in a safe place． Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object．
If trapped in debris （瓦砾堆）， cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing． Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you． Use a whistle （哨子） if one is available． Never shout for help． Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust． Do not light a match because you may burn yourself． Do not move about or kick up dust．
1.The purpose of the passage is to tell readers ．
A.the damage caused by earthquakes
B.the rescue work after earthquakes
C.what to do about earthquakes
D.how to prevent earthquakes
2.The underlined word "Fragile" in Paragraph 2 probably means ．
A.easily broken
B.easily found
C.expensive
D.heavy
3.During the earthquake， people are advised to ．
A.go out the building at once
B.turn off power and gas immediately
C.take shelter under a tree
D.drive to a safe place
4.What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris？
A.Cover their mouth with a handkerchief．
B.Tap on a pipe or wall for help．
C.Use a whistle for help．
D.Light a fire for help．
5.If you are driving， what should you do in the earthquake？
A.take shelter under a tree
B.stop your car and stay in a safe place
C.park your car under a tree
D.park your car under a tall object
One morning in July, Tina came downstairs and saw Mom and Dad talking at the kitchen table. Mom saw Tina standing at the doorway. She smiled at Tina, but her smile was missing in the sunshine.
“Good morning, my little treasure,” Dad said. “Could I talk to you about something?” “OK.” Tina said. “You know that Dad has a very important job,” Mom said. Tina nodded. “He helps keep people safe.” Tina said.
“That’s right,” Dad said. “Sometimes that means I need to help people who live far away from us,” he paused (停顿).
“When I do that, I have to leave you and Mom for a while.” Tina looked at Mom then at Dad. ”Are you going away?” she asked. Dad nodded. “Dad, how long is a while?” “In order to really help,” he said, “I have to go back home in July next year.” After Dad said this, Tina couldn’t hear anything but the tick-tock of the clock on the wall. Then Tina felt tears started to roll down her cheeks.
Tina didn’t want her dad to leave her. That’s because Dad is her favorite person. Dad and Tina do lots of fun things together. They can spend a whole day playing table tennis. They play musical instruments together. Dad plays the drums, and Tina plays the cymbals. Mother calls them “rock stars”.
“But if you are away for that long,” said Tina, “won’t you forget me?” Mom put her hand on Tina’s back and Dad pulled her and Tina into a big hug. “No, honey,” Mom said, “Dad could never forget you.”
1.Why was Tina’s mother’s smile missing in the sunshine?
A.Because the weather was cloudy on that day in July.
B.Because her daughter did not get up early on that morning.
C.Because she didn’t want her daughter to know Dad would leave.
D.Because her husband had to be away from them for a long time.
2.Where does Tina’s father probably work?
A.At the university. B.In the army.
C.On the farm. D.At the hotel.
3.How long would Tina’s father be away from them?
A.For about a year. B.For about a month.
C.For about a week. D.For about a season.
4.From Paragraph Five we can infer(推断) the underlined word “cymbals” is .
A.a kind of sport B.a kind of rock
C.a kind of toy D.a kind of instrument
5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Tina’s father’s job is to keep people healthy.
B.Tina’s mother has no time to play with Tina.
C.Tina’s parents are both good at playing table tennis.
D.A big hug of the family shows the true love from Tina’s father.
The Outdoor Centre
Opening times
Water sports: 9 am-5 pm
Play Park: 10 am-4 pm
Entrance / Car park fees
Low season: Weekdays £2.00 per car
Weekends £3.00 per car
High season: 23 July-11 September
Weekdays and weekends £4.00per car
One-day adventure (冒险) course
This is a chance you have been waiting for. Come and try sailing, climbing and surfing. This course is trying to introduce outdoor activities to adults in a fun way. You do not need to be very fit or to have had experience of the activities. All you need is to be interested.
Play Park
The Play Park is suitable for children from 2to 10 years of age. It is one of the best of its type in the country. It has sand and water play, a large ball pool, play castle and much, much more.
Group day and weekend courses
We also offer day and long weekend courses for groups. We receive regular visits from schools and colleges. There are three large rooms with twelve beds in each, which can be booked beforehand for groups of up to 36people (12 at least).
Summer adventure holiday (for 8 -14 years of age)
Safety is of great importance at the Outdoor Centre. All our workers are fully trained in first aid, and able to teach the activities on offer. We also make certain that all children only take part in activities that are suitable for their age and physical abilities. For this programme children must be able to swim 25metres and be in good physical health.
1.How much should a family driving two cars pay when entering the centre in August?
A.£2.00. B.£4.00.
C.£6.00. D.£8.00.
2.Which of the following is suitable for a group of ten children aged 6 to 8?
A.Summer adventure holiday. B.One-day adventure course.
C.Play Park. D.Group day and weekend courses.
3.If you want to take One-day adventure course, you need to _________.
A.be in good physical health
B.be pupils
C.have rich experience
D.have interest in outdoor activities
4.Which of the following students numbers can take Group day and weekend courses?
A.25. B.10.
C.38. D.50.
5.People who want to take the summer adventure holiday __________.
A.can stay overnight if they want B.can do any sport they are interested in
C.should have a knowledge of first aid D.should have basic skills in swimming
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Located halfway up the Italy’s Apennine Mountain，about 1 00 miles northeast of Rome，the Hotel Rigopiano has never been easy to reach. But its isolation(隔绝)only adds to its appeal，attracting a great number of tourists.
Snow began to fall across the Apennines in January and lasted for days. From his home in the Rome suburbs，Matrone watched the weather with concern. He and his wife，Cicioni，had planned an overnight getaway to the hotel. But now he wondered whether they should go. After phoning the hotel，they decided to make the trip. By the time they neared the hotel six hours later，they were battling a snowstorm. When they finally arrived，they were both cold and exhausted. They checked into their room and went to bed early.
As they awoke the next day，they discovered that their difficulty had worsened overnight. The cars in the parking lot were invisible. The phone and power lines were down. They were having breakfast when the hotel began to shake. An earthquake with a magnitude(震级)of 5. 7 had struck the mountain. “Get out of here!”Matrone shouted to his wife. They headed quickly to the parking lot，where others were digging their cars. Fifteen minutes after the first earthquake，another quake hit，this one measuring 5. 6.
With a dozen vehicles freed by noon，the guests set off down the driveway. But when they reached the main road，the path was blocked by a six-foot-high wall of snow. Matrone climbed out of his car and investigated it. There was no road in sight，“We’re trapped!”he told his wife. So they had no choice but to make their way back to the hotel.
As it was getting dark，they managed to be back. That was when the snow on the mountain began to slide. They heard the avalanche(雪崩)before they saw it. The avalanche gathered speed and size，grabbing rocks and trees and anything else in its way down the mountain，tearing the hotel from its foundation. When the avalanche came to a stop，those caught inside the hotel were left buried in the icy rocks and ruins.
Para1， When Matrone came to himself，he was stuck in the darkness.
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Para 2 It was not until the next morning that the rescuers finally arrived.
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