Kristy,28,a cook in La Gross, often wondered what she’d do in a life threatening situation. On August 29, she got her answer. While she was driving on a road,a big truck hit its head on a pickup car.The pickup burst into flames.Kristy rushed out and ran to the pickup.Two farmers,Dean Bernhard,51, and his brother,Donald,44,were inside.

When she got close,Kristy could see the unconscious driver.The other man was under the passenger seat. “The smells were sicking.I was afraid the truck would blow up and kill us all,” said kristy.

The driver of the big truck was struggling to open the passenger door,so Kristy rushed to the driver’s side.Finally they opened the door.She reached in,seized the driver and, to her horror,felt her hands sink into his chest.She quickly dragged the man to safety on the roadside,then hurried back.As Kristy started down the ditch(水沟) with the passenger,the pickup exploded..She jumped on top of him and they both rolled to safety.

Today,the two farmers,each the farmer of two children,are good friends with Kristy.To show their deep appreciation,they bought her a ring with nine diamonds---one for each member of their immediate families,and the ninth for her.

Which is the correct order according to the passage?

a.carried Dean and Donald to safety

b.rushed to the pickup

c.the pickup exploded

d.saw the truck hit on the pickup

e.got out of her car

f.wondered what she’d do when in danger

A.e,d,b,a,c,f      B.f,e,b,a,d,c      C.f,d,e,b,a,c    D.f,c,e,d,b,a

When coming to save Donald and Dean Bernhard,Kristy never thought that she___.

A.could have any help from others

B.would be successful in saving both of them

C.might be killed

D.would be tested in dangerous situations

This sentence “The pickup burst into flames.”in the first paragragh means “_______”.

A.The pickup was on fire

B.The pickup started smoking badly

C.A terrifying cry came out of the pickup

D.The pickup was broken into pieces

Which of the following best shows Kristy’s true heroism?

A.She did not feel terrified at the accident

B.She protected herself as well as the two brothers from harm.

C.She put her life  “on the line” to save others.

D.She was regarded as a member of Dean’s and Donald’s families.

Last week, only two people came to look at the house, __________ wanted to buy it.

A. none of them     B. both of them     

C. none of whom   D. neither of whom

 It is reported that two schools,____ are being built in my hometown,will open next year.

A.they both                             B.which both

C.both of them                          D.both of which

 

Kristy, 28, a cook in La Gross, often wondered what she’d do in a life-threatening situation. On August 29, she got her answer. While she was driving on a road, a big truck hit its head on a pickup car. The pickup car burst into flames. Kristy rushed out and ran to the pickup. Two farmers, Dean Berhard, 51, and his brother Donald, 44, were inside.

When she got close, Kristy could see the unconscious driver. The other man was under the passenger seat. Kristy says, “The smells were sickening. I was afraid the truck would blow up and kill us all.”

The driver of the big truck was struggling to open the passenger door, so Kristy rushed to the driver’s side. Finally they opened the door. She reached in, seized the driver and , to her horror, felt her hands sink into his chest. She quickly dragged the man to safety on the roadside, then hurried back. As Kristy stared down the ditch (水沟) with the passenger, the pickup blew up. She jumped on top of him and they both rolled to safety.

When the police arrived a while later, Kristy started crying, “I want my mum.” In fact she cried for the next three months.

Today the two farmers, each the father of two children, are good friends with Kristy. To show their deep appreciation, they bought her a ring with nine diamonds —one for each member of their immediate families, and ninth for her.

1.In which order did Kristy do the following things?

a. Carried Dean and Donald to safety

b. Rushed to the pickup

c. Surprised herself

d. Saw the truck hit on the pickup

e. Got out of her car

f. Wondered what she’d do in danger

A．e, d, b, a, c, f                           B．d, e, b, a, f, c

C．f, d, e, b, a, c                           D．f, c, e, d, b, a

2. When coming to save Donald and Dean Bernard, Kristy never thought that she ________.

A．could have any help from others

B．would fail to save both of them

C．might be killed

D．would be tested in a dangerous situation

3. Which of the following best shows Kristy’s true heroism(英雄行为)?

A．She remained calm during and after the accident.

B．She protected herself as well as the two brothers from harm.

C．She put her life “on the line” to save others.

D．She was regarded as a member of Dean’s and Donald’s families.

4. This sentence “The pickup burst into flames.” in the first paragraph means “_____.”

A．The pickup was on fire

B．The pickup started smoking badly

C．A terrifying cry came out of the pickup

D．The pickup was broken into pieces

5. Kristy cried because she _________.

A．was badly wounded

B．had never experienced such a situation

C．was too excited at the result

D．regretted not putting out the fire

 

Uganda is a country in East Africa and,as in many such countries,a high percentage of the population,about 80 percent,are village-dwellers living in huts,which are often no bigger than a garage. The walls of the huts are made of mud,which is held together by reeds and sticks,and the roofs of the older ones are thatched（覆盖）with grass,although an increasing number of newer village houses have roofs made from corrugated（波纹形的）iron.
Several generations of the same family live together in the huts,which are usually divided into two sections by a curtain. The inner section,the one furthest from the open door of the hut,is where everyone sleeps and food is prepared and served in the outer part. If the family owns chickens or goats,they are kept in a small room attached to the main house.
Food is usually prepared on open fires although some people prefer to cook inside. However,this is quite dangerous and also means that the walls of the hut are stained by smoke and the atmosphere is acrid. The family sit in a circle on mats while they eat.
Newer village houses are almost always made of corrugated iron and are bigger,with one or two separate bedrooms and the kitchen in a smaller building beside the main house. But,old or new,the houses are not powered by electricity,and all homes are lit by paraffin（石蜡）candles called “tadobba”.
Nor is there any running water in the houses. Some villages have their own well,but in many cases,collecting water involves a long and arduous walk to a river or spring,carrying plastic containers or pots made of clay.
Children are the ones who have to fetch water,and they have to do this early in the morning before they go to school,or in the evening when they come home. They often have to climb high hills or walk through valleys with narrow paths through dense vegetation. It is no surprise that they grow up muscular and fit after such daily exercise,walking for several kilometres carrying such heavy weights.
【小题1】Most Ugandans live        .

A．with their whole family in large mud houses in the countryside

B．in towns in small houses made of mud and iron

C．in villages in small houses made of wet earth,grass and wood

D．With their parents and children as well as their chickens and goats

【小题2】Where is food usually prepared?

A．In the kitchen.

B．On the floor in the middle of the house.

C．On fires in front of the hut.

D．In a small room attached to the main house.

【小题3】How are the old and new houses the same?

A．Both of them have roofs made of corrugated iron.

B．Neither of them have a garage or kitchen.

C．Neither of them have electricity,lights or running water.

D．Both of them have water inside but no electric light.

【小题4】The majority of Ugandan children have to          .

A．go to a well or a river and often carry it for a long distance

B．do a lot of work cooking and carrying water

C．collect water on the way home from school

D．get water out of their own well