Question

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,Deam 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 sickening.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,do 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（水溝） with the passenger,the pickup exploded.She jumped on top of him and they both rolled to safety.

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 the 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.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?

2.When coming to save Donald and Dean Bernhard,Kristy never thought that she _____.

A.could have any help for others

B.would be successful in saving both of them

C.might be killed?

D.would be tested in a dangerous situation?

3.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?

4.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.

 

Answer 1

1. 解析：可以采用排除法，f（好奇心）排在第一位，c（皮卡爆炸）排在最后。?

答案：C

2. 解析：根據第一段暗示，當時情況緊急，容不得Kristy去考慮后果。?

答案：D

3. 解析：由下文“爆炸”得知這里是pickup先著火，然后引起油箱爆炸。?

答案：A

4.解析：結合全文，Kristy不顧個人安危現場搶救受傷人員，真正體現了大無畏英雄主義?精神。??

答案：C