Larry Ritsema was out for an early morning jog around his neighborhood on one weekend. On a quiet street, he began to feel weak. Suddenly, everything went black. Larry fell to the ground.
Less than a minute later, Tom Alguire passed by on his bicycle. He caught sight of a man lying on the roadside, so he jumped off his bike and ran over. He recognized Larry immediately, because he had been Larry’s doctor for nearly 20 years.
Dr. Tom felt for a pulse (脉搏) at first. Finding none, he began to give Larry first aid. It wouldn’t restart Larry’s heart, but it would keep the blood flowing until someone else arrived. Tom could only hope someone would come by soon, around six o’clock in the morning on a holiday weekend. Tom couldn’t stop pressing Larry’s chest to run for help — Larry’s brain cells would die without the blood. And Tom didn’t have a cell phone with him.
Soon, a car did drive by. But the driver ignored Tom’s appeal for help. What was he going to do? Tom was very worried. Finally, another car came down the road, driven by Michael Saliot, a U.S. Coast Guard Officer. Michael wasn’t one to pass up a chance to help a person in need. He quickly dialed 911.
Doctors then found that Larry had suffered a heart attack and there were severe blockages in two of Larry’s major arteries (动脉). Only the timely arrival of Dr. Tom saved his life.
How did Dr. Tom happen to be bicycling that morning, down that quiet street? It turned out that as Tom rode, his bike chain fell off. He spent about eight minutes fitting it back; otherwise, he would have seen nothing of Larry’s problem.
1.Doctor Tom gave Larry first aid in order to _____.
A. wake up Larry B. keep Larry’s blood flowing
C. restart Larry’s pulse D. stop Larry from bleeding
2.Why didn’t Tom call 911 for help?
A. He couldn’t stop pressing Larry’s chest.
B. He was waiting for someone else for help.
C. He was so nervous that he forgot to do it.
D. He didn’t take a cell phone with him.
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. Tom Alguire saw Larry when Larry fell to the ground.
B. Larry Ritsema went to work early on foot that morning.
C. Tom fitted his bike chain back after Larry was sent to hospital.
D. Michael Saliot was a man always ready to help others.
Nia fitness class
A unique combination of yoga, dance and martial arts techniques, Nia is a new form of fitness designed for people of all fitness levels to open up their body and relax.
When: Every Wednesday 5-6 pm
Cost: 100 yuan for one class, 500 yuan for six
Contact: 135-2299-3724
Where: D-1F Jinxiuyuan Apartment, Xing Fu Cun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District
The Red Detachment of Women
Part of the closing ceremony for the 11th “Meet in Beijing” Arts Festival, the China National Ballet will be performing The Red Detachment of Women, one of the most successful full-length Chinese ballets.
When: May 25, 7:30 pm
Cost: 80-1,080 yuan
Contact: 6417-7845, ponypiaoen@hotmail.com
Where: Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District
Student rock
College bands Las Vegas, Strange July, Wet Sand, Poshangcun and Ganrao Diantai will take the stage at D-22 to show some of the best talent.
With many of Beijing’s best underground bands getting their start at D-22, it’s a place to experience new sounds, faces and performances inspired by the city’s youngest talent.
When: May 27, 8:30 pm
Cost: 20 yuan
Contact: 6265-3177
Where: D-22, 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District
Speed dating “on wheels”
The speed dating industry is not new in China. All speed dating is the same: small tables, pleasant environment, nervous people.
Speed dating “on wheels” is a new form of speed dating. The details: Chinese rickshaws (人力车) will drive you around the romantic places at Houhai Lake, stopping to make a change.
This traditional atmosphere will bring more romance to the old, boring speed dating.
When: June 5, 2-4 pm
Cost: 150 yuan (rickshaws and bar included)
Where: Houhai Lake
1.If a couple want to attend two Nia fitness classes, they need to pay _____.
A. 100 yuan B. 200 yuan C. 300 yuan D. 400 yuan
2.Which of the following activities can you attend if you are available on the evening of May 27?
A. Student rock. B. The Red Detachment of Women.
C. Nia fitness class. D. Speed dating “on wheels”.
3.Which of the following about the speed dating “on wheels” is TRUE?
A. It is not new in China. B. It lasts a whole day on June 5.
C. It is suitable for nervous people and old people. D. It will not cost people extra money to take rickshaws.
4.If you want to enjoy the ballet performance, you should go to _____.
A. D-1F Jinxiuyuan Apartment B. Houhai Lake
C. Poly Plaza D. D-22
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How many people were injured?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Six.
2.What emergency service arrived first on the scene?
A. An ambulance. B. The fire department. C. The police.
3.When will more news be updated?
A. At noon. B. At night. C. Next morning.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How often did the man’s last roommate smoke?
A. Never. B. Sometimes. C. Frequently.
2.Who is the cleanest in the house?
A. Rob. B. The man. C. Mary.
3.What does the man usually eat for dinner?
A. Salads that he makes. B. Food that Mary prepares. C. Food from restaurants.
4.What will the man do this afternoon?
A. Talk to his roommates. B. Make a phone call to Mary. C. Help the woman move in.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why isn’t the woman planning to go to Spain?
A. She doesn’t have a passport. B. She has a fear of flying. C. She is short of money.
2.When will the man leave for Spain?
A. In about three weeks. B. In about four weeks. C. In about six weeks.
3.What will the man buy for the woman?
A. Some clothing. B. A musical instrument. C. Some food.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A. In the office. B. In a coffee shop. C. In the parking lot.
2.Who bothers the woman?
A. People parking in the wrong place. B. People taking the last cup of coffee.
C. People making the microwave smelly.
3.What does the woman suggest?
A. Having people pay a fine. B. Making more useful signs. C. Preparing some paper towels.
