When two ninth-grade students found smoke coming out of the back of their school bus early Tuesday morning, their bus driver knew just what to do. Thanks to her ______ thinking, more than 50 students’ lives were ______.
While ______ a group of 56 students to their middle school in Duncan, South Carolina, on Tuesday, Teresa Stroble noticed the heavy ______ rising from the back of her bus. She ______ pulled the bus over, evacuated (疏散) the students, and radioed the transportation office to ask ______ to call 911. Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after the fire began and quickly ______ the fire, which CBS News reports was so ______ that people driving by were able to feel its heat inside their cars. Parents of the children on the bus were ______ the fire, but thanks to Stroble, the news they received was all ______: not a single child had been hurt.
Since then, Stroble, who has been a bus driver for seven years ______ also works as a teacher’s assistant (助教), has been ______ for her brave actions. “We are so ______ of our bus driver,” headmaster Scott Turner told local CBS News. “She was ______. She also kept the students calm. She made sure they were safe. She didn’t leave the bus ______ they all left. She is our ______ today.”
The local fire department is still unsure what ______ the fire, but some say that this 1995 ______ has been known to have wiring and electrical problems.______, we’re so happy that Stroble was able to,______ on her feet and keep everyone safe and sound.
1.A. careful B. deep C. kind D. quick
2.A. saved B. shown C. gotten D. checked
3.A. bringing B. driving C. inviting D. walking
4.A. gas B. water C. smoke D. heat
5.A. gradually B. suddenly C. finally D. immediately
6.A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. another
7.A. found out B. turned down C. put out D. cut down
8.A. large B. wide C. fast D. bright
9.A. tired of B. angry about C. surprised at D. worried about
10.A. new B. simple C. good D. active
11.A. or B. and C. but D. so
12.A. praised B. encouraged C. helped D. supported
13.A. sure B. fond C. certain D. proud
14.A. serious B. mad C. calm D. positive
15.A. after B. until C. if D. because
16.A. hero B. friend C. teacher D. leader
17.A. controlled B. fixed C. ordered D. caused
18.A. base B. bus C. source D. detail
19.A. Also B. Besides C. However D. Later
20.A. think B. run C. stand D. look
If you are planning to organize a summer camp, you need to have a good plan of action. Children look forward to attending-summer camps. They want to learn new things, and make new friends. So, your summer camp planning decides whether the kids are going to enjoy it or not. 1.
Summer Camp Themes
When you plan a summer Camp, you ought to have a theme. For example, you can have a swimming summer camp.2. An art camp would have a theme like “paint the world”, and so on.
Summer Camp Games
If the summer camp is going to be an overnight program, then you have to prepare all kinds of activities for kids.3. Games act as one of the best and simple relaxing skills for kids. They also help kids get along with each other and develop the ability to work in a team.
Adventure Sports (冒险运动)
The most interesting part of a summer camp is adventure sports! Plan for sports like rock-climbing, river-crossing, etc.4. However, words giving kids encouragement are always welcome.
A Special Day
5. You can have a party or something like that. You can also have a cultural day or a talent day when the children get to exhibit their culture or tradition they belong to, and at the same time, get to know about other cultures, too.
Just head on and carry out all the above things. Make it the most fun and interesting camp ever, so that you have them coming back to you each time you plan for a summer camp in the future!
A. So plan interesting and fun games.
B. Your summer camp program can have a special day.
C. Here the kids interested in swimming would join your camp.
D. A kid could feel bad if he / she is not doing well at the camp.
E. Kids on the summer camp need to be on their own sometimes.
F. This article will help you make the camp more interesting and fun.
G. Make sure you do not force a kid to take part in an activity he / she is scared of.
When Ron first started with his organization, he loved his job. He went into work every day filled with purpose and passion (热情). Three years later, however, it was hard to recognize him. Now, Ron detests going to work. He feels that his work is meaningless, he’s always stressed, and he calls in sick frequently.
These are basic symptoms (征兆) of burnout. If you’ve experienced this yourself, it’s important that you should know how to recover from it before you have difficulty in having a sense of satisfaction and then dislike your job.
You first need to know why you’ve experienced burnout. First, look at any resentment (愤怒) that you feel towards your work. Often, feelings of resentment point to something important that is missing.
Here’s a good example. Jennifer manages a team around the world, so her workday often starts at 6 a.m. She doesn’t mind this because she likes her team and her job. But she feels resentful when her boss forgets that she starts work so early and repeatedly asks her to stay late, which causes her to miss important time with her family.
In this example, burnout wouldn’t happen if Jennifer disliked her job; in fact, she loves what she does. She experiences burnout because she hates missing out on family time in the evenings.
Take time to think about any negative feelings that you have about your role, and try to get to the root of the problem. Once you’ve known the cause of your burnout, write down at least one way that you can manage that source of stress. This might include giving some of your duties to others, working from home one day a week, or even changing roles.
1.Which of the following is closest in meaning to “detests” in Paragraph 1?
A. Minds. B. Hates.
C. Avoids. D. Misses.
2.What does the author say about burnout?
A. It has a bad influence on one’s job.
B. It causes serious health problems.
C. Its cause is unclear.
D. It lasts a short time.
3.What causes Jennifer’s burnout at work?
A. That she works too hard.
B. That she doesn’t like her job.
C. That her boss is too strict with her.
D. That she can’t make time for her family.
4.What does the author advise people to do in the last paragraph?
A. Try to keep great passion at work.
B. Change the role you play in your work.
C. Find out the cause of burnout and solve it.
D. Consider negative feelings as something unimportant.
A drug that is used to treat serious bleeding could save thousands of lives of mothers giving birth. A world test of the drug found it reduced (降低) the risk of bleeding deaths during childbirth by nearly one third. The study included 20,000 women in 21 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia. The test was carried out by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The drug is called tranexamic acid (凝血酸). It is low-cost and researchers said it does not cause serious side effects (副作用) for mothers or babies.
The drug is used to treat mothers for serious bleeding during childbirth. Postpartum hemorrhage (产后出血) is the main cause of mothers’ death around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Haleema Shakur is the project director for the test. She said though medical condition is improved in many countries, serious bleeding after childbirth remains a big problem in some parts of the world. “It’s one of the biggest killers of mothers. In Africa and Asia, about 10% of women will end up with serious bleeding.” The drug works after a mother gives birth.
Shakur said the best results were reported when the drug was given to women as soon as possible after childbirth. “The earlier you give it — within the first three hours after giving birth — the better the result is.”
The next step will be to provide training for doctors and nurses on how to use it and then to find where the drug is needed. During the test, women were given the drug in a hospital. But researchers are looking for easier ways to use the drug so it can be more widely used in small clinics and the countryside.
1.What can we learn about the drug from the text?
A. It is not very expensive.
B. It can be used for babies.
C. It doesn’t cause any side effects.
D. It is tested only in Africa and Asia.
2.When is the best time to give the drug to a woman?
A. After finding bleeding can’t be controlled.
B. In three hours before giving birth.
C. In one hour after giving birth.
D. During giving birth.
3.What will researchers probably do next?
A. Make medical workers know how to use the drug.
B. Find out how many drugs are needed.
C. Let more people know the drug.
D. Allow people to use the drug.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. What’s the Biggest Killer of Women?
B. How We Use Tranexamic Acid Well
C. A Drug Greatly Reduces Bleeding Deaths
D. Care for the Health of Women Giving Birth
What do you think of cats? Some people think very lovely. But not all people love cats. Compared with dogs, cats seem to be very lazy and unfriendly. Besides, cats are not known for acts of selflessness (无私). But maybe we’re wrong about them. Don’t believe it? Then meet Pippa, a very unusual cat.
The black-and-white cat was left in a box outside a shop and taken by the British RSPCA to the Jansa family in Whitstable, Kent. They really loved her character (性格) and decided to adopt (收养) it，but they never guessed she’d become a lifesaver.
Eight-year-old Mia Jansa had diabetes and had become good at testing her blood during the day, as well as having something to eat or drink to bring her blood sugar levels back. But the danger was at night. Mia could easily experience hypoglycemic (低血糖症的) situations when she was asleep, which could cause even death.
Soon after she was adopted, Pippa went into Mia’s bedroom in the middle of the night and woke her up. When the child tested her blood sugar levels, she found they were dangerously low. Ever since, Pippa always visits Mia at night. If she can’t get her to wake up, she raises the alarm.
“Pippa does this of her own accord,” says Mia’s mother Laura. “We don’t make a request for caring because we don’t want to encourage wrong alarms. She gets plenty of hugs. It gives me peace of mind and I know someone else is keeping an eye on Mia.”
Now the family is so happy that they’ve chosen to adopt it in the first place.
1.Why did the family decide to adopt the cat?
A. Because they considered it as a lifesaver.
B. Because her character interested them.
C. Because they really loved her looks.
D. Because Mia Jansa needed help.
2.What problem did Mia Jansa face?
A. She was bad at testing her blood.
B. She might suffer death in the daytime.
C. She might be in danger while asleep at night.
D. She couldn’t let her blood sugar levels return to normal.
3.For what does Pippa visit Mia at night?
A. To see if her blood sugar levels are normal.
B. To make her laugh when she’s lonely.
C. To make sure that she is safe.
D. To play with the alarm.
4.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. Pippa does that according to her own habits.
B. Pippa does that without being asked.
C. Pippa does that for her own good.
D. Pippa does that without a purpose.
The holidays are a time to give. These organizations are looking for volunteers and donations (捐赠). Read on to learn more about them. Then, find out how you can help.
American Red Cross
This holiday season, your donation can make a difference at home and abroad. The American Red Cross is making it easy to help people who have experienced natural disasters (灾害), members of the U.S. armed forces, and children all over the world. With just one click (点击), you can give the gift of caring.
National Military Family Association
Each year hundreds of Americans serve both at home and abroad to keep our country safe. This holiday season, we can help serve them. Through donations, National Military Family Association helps to provide military members and their families with scholarships, family retreats, camp programs for kids, and more.
Network for Good
This website allows its users to donate to organizations and discover volunteer chances. After natural disasters, the Network for Good provides a system of help and support for those in need. The website also offers tips to kids who want to give. Visit the website to find out how you can help make someone’s holiday season shine bright.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Sometimes all it takes is one wish made come true to make someone smile. The work of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to make the wishes come true. Through support and donations, the foundation has made dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of children with serious illnesses.
If you want to help others, don’t wait for a better time. Help now! Your help will be valued highly.
1.What do we know about the American Red Cross?
A. It serves members of armed forces all over the world.
B. It mainly supports people in natural disasters.
C. It helps children at home and abroad.
D. It doesn’t often ask for donations.
2.To help American soldiers’ parents, which organization will you donate things to?
A. Network for Good.
B. American Red Cross.
C. Make-A-Wish Foundation.
D. National Military Family Association.
3.Who would most probably visit Network for Good?
A. People who want to learn about natural disasters.
B. People who have volunteering experiences.
C. People who want to volunteer.
D. People who want to offer tips.
