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It was unusually quiet in the emergency room on December 25. I didn't think there would be any patients, sighing about having to work on Christmas. Just then five bodies showed up at my desk, a pale woman and four small children.
“Are you all sick?” I asked doubtfully.
“Yes,” she said weakly and lowered her head.
But when it came to descriptions of their presenting problems，things got a little vague. Two of the children had headaches，but the headaches weren't accompanied by the normal body language of holding the head or trying to keep it still. Two children had earaches， but only one could tell me which ear was affected. The mother complained of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.
Something was wrong，but I didn't say anything but explained that it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She responded，Take your time; it's warm in here.”
On a hunch (直觉)，I checked the chart after the admitting clerk had finished registering the family. No address— they were homeless. The waiting room was warm.
I looked out at the family huddled by the Christmas tree. The littlest one was pointing at the television and saying something loudly and excitedly to her mother. The oldest one was looking at an ornament on the Christmas tree.
I went back to the nurses' station and mentioned we had a homeless family in the waiting room. The nurses, complaining about working Christmas, turned to compassion for a family just trying to get warm on Christmas. The team went into action，much as we do when there's a medical emergency. But this one was a Christmas emergency.
We were all offered a free meal in the hospital cafeteria on Christmas Day，so we claimed that meal and prepared a banquet for our Christmas guests. As seriously as we met the physical needs of the patients that came to us that day， our team worked to meet the needs, and exceed the expectations, of a family who just wanted to be warm on Christmas Day. Later，as the family walked to the door to leave, the four year -old came running back, gave me a hug and whispered, "Thanks for being our angels today.”
1.What did the author learn from the family s descriptions of presenting problems?
A.Two of the children had headaches.
B.One of the children had earaches.
C.The mother pretended to be coughing.
D.The whole family were seriously ill.
2.The author made sure that the family were homeless by ______.
A.asking them some questions
B.listening to their introduction
C.observing their facial expressions
D.checking their registration information
3.After knowing about the homeless family， the nurses ______.
A.gave them a medical treatment
B.provided them with a big dinner
C.prepared a Christmas tree for them
D.held a big Christmas party for them
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.An Unusual Christmas Emergency
B.Warm hearted and Beautiful Nurse Angels
C.Having Christmas Together With a Poor Family
D.Receiving Special Christmas Guests in the Waiting Room
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Working Christmas Day
It was unusually quiet in the emergency room on December 25．I was a nurse that day, sighing about having to work on Christmas．Just then five bodies showed up at my ，a pale woman and four small children．
“Are you all ? ” I asked doubtfully．
“Yes．”the woman said and lowered her head．
But when it came
to the of their problems，things got a little strange．Two of the chlidren had headaches, weren’t accompanied by the normal symptoms of being ill．Two children had earaches，but only one could tell me which ear was ．The mother complained of a but seemed to work to produce it．“It may be a little while a doctor sees you．” I explained．
“Take your time；it’s warm here．”She ．
Whne they were waiting，I checked the chart．They had no —they were homeless．The waiting room was warm．I looked out at the by the Christmas tree．The youngest one was saying to her mother．The oldest one was looking at the Christmas tree．
I went back to the nurses’ station and the homeless family in the waiting room．The nurses，complaining about the working Christmas，began to feel pity for a family just trying to get on Christmas．The team went into action，as we do when there’s a emergency, but this was a Christmas emergency．
We a simple dinner for our Christmas guests in the hospital cafeteria．They needed ，so we collected from different departments candies and other things that could be presents．
As the family walked to the door to leave，the four-year-old came running , gave me a hug and whispered，” Thanks for being our angel today．”
1.A．on business B．on holiday C．on duty D．on purpose
2.A．desk B．book C．computer D．chair
3.A．cold B．well C．sick D．poor
4.A．highly B．secrecy C．happily D．weakly
5.A．treatments B．descriptions C．suggestions D．solut
ions6.A．or B．but C．and D．thus
7.A．controlled B．reflected C．attacked D．affected
8.A．break B．trouble C．mistake D．cough
9.A．before B．after C．until D．unless
10.A．hesitated B．announced C．responded D．regretted
11.A．identity B．address C．money D．problem
12.A．nurses B．doctors C．patients D．family
13.A．something B．nothing C．everything D．anything
14.A．
informed B．mentioned C．rejected D．criticized15.A．relaxed B．busy C．free D．warm
16.A．mental B．physical C．medical D．vital
17.A．shared B．enjoyed C．prepared D．delivered
18.A．medicine B．courage C．houses D．presents
19.A．cheap B．available C．healthy D．convenient
20.A．back B．forward C．around D．away
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It was 4 o'clock in the morning when I received the phone call．
“This is the emergency room calling and your son was just41 in with severe burns on his face，neck and arms．We have called for a（n）42 and are going to fly him to the burn unit in Seattle．” Seattle was 350 miles from his college，so we knew immediately this was43 ．
The doctor described the44 ，which caused the burns．At 6 am，our son and his friends decided to barbecue hamburgers in the courtyard of their apartment．When they 45 the charcoal（木炭），it burst into flames because they had sprayed too much gasoline（petrol）．The flames46 my son’s shirt tail and shot from his waist to well over his head．
47 ，one of the boys was quick-minded，grasped my son，and48 him on the grass．While it saved his life，it was not in 49 to save him from severe burns and the terrible scars（伤疤）．
After he50 from the treatments，the doctors told him they would not do plastic surgery（整容）for 6 months51 it takes that long for the skin to stop shrinking and wrinkling．So，he had to return to college with scars typical of severe burns．
When I was a child, my mother told my sister，who had a 10-inch, very52__ scar on her arm，“Nancy，if you ignore the scar，other people will ignore it．It does not mean they will not53 it，but it means it will not matter to them if it doesn’t matter to you．’’
I54 this wisdom on to my son．He took my advice to 55 and returned to school with his head held high--glad he was alive．
By the end of the six-month waiting period，he decided that the scars did not56 , so he made the57 to give up any plastic surgery．
We all have “scars” that we believe58 people to keep away from us．And we spend a lot of time thinking that if only we looked different，or dressed differently，people would like us better．
But you see，people will only judge you by your looks，or your clothes，if you are judging yourself by these same59 standards．Put your imperfections out of your mind and concentrate on what you value60 yourself，and your beauty will shine through．
1.A．brought B．given C．turned D．showed
2.A．doctor B．hospital C．aircraft D．ambulance
3.A．serious B．terrible C．painful D．important
4.A．event B．process C．reason D．accident
5.A．got B．lit C．burned D．moved
6.A．took B．held C．caught D．attracted
7.A．Fortunately B．Surprisingly C．Happily D．Slowly
8.A．pushed B．threw C．dropped D．rolled
9.A．shape B．place C．fact D．time
10.A．benefited B．recovered C．suffered D．relaxed
11.A．if B．while C．because D．although
12.A．normal B．violent C．obvious D．popular
13.A．mention B．notice C．laugh D．hide
14.A．sent B．kept C．handed D．passed
15.A．heart B．life C．practice D．consideration
16.A．grow B．matter C．exist D．appear
17.A．mistake B．effort C．decision D．request
18.A．invite B．cause C．allow D．remind
19.A．false B．strict C．moral D．general
20.A．by B．over C．beyond D．within
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______ the incorrect operation of the driver in the emergency, the terrible December 8th accident on the Chengzilu Freeway in Sichuan could have been avoided.
A. Apart from B. Except for C. Due to D. But for
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Bob Wallace was 25 minutes from home in Tennessee, on a cold December night in 2015 when he got a cell phone call from his mother. “The mountain is on fire,” she screamed, “and Brian’s up there!”
Wallace’s family owned a dozen rental cabins (小屋) on Shields Mountain, and Wallace’s friend and fellow rental-cabin owner, Brian McGee, aged 56, was up there trying to put the fire out by himself. Wallace, 32, lived on the mountain too.
Wallace turned around and headed for a dirt road. He made it about halfway up the steep, winding path before his front-wheel-drive car gave up. He called McGee, who drove down in his pickup so they could fight the fire together.
They headed first to their rental cabins. “I wanted to make sure our guests were gone. They were,” says Wallace. At that point, he had a choice: try to save his cabins or rescue people renting other cabins nearby. “On the moun¬tain, you don’t have many locals. They’re mostly tourists who don’t know their way around,” he says.
Over the next two hours, the two friends drove through the smoky moun¬tain, knocking on doors and leading panicked people to safety. “I know that mountain so well,” Wallace says, “I could drive and know exactly where I am just by time traveled.” Thanks to their brave and immediate action, the two helped 14 people out of the danger.
Fourteen people died that night in Sevier County. But the fire didn’t take away a single life on Shields Mountain. And though his home and business were destroyed, Wallace remains calm. “I wasn’t worried about my loss, not when I saw those families trapped on the mountain,” he says, “I knew I was gonna help them.”
1.Where was Wallace when the fire broke out?
A. On the way to visit his mother. B. Away from his home.
C. On the way to the cabins. D. On a dirt road.
2.What is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Wallace’s car broke down halfway.
B. Wallace was picked up by McGee on the path.
C. Brian tried to put the fire out by himself.
D. They hadn’t planned to save their guests first.
3.What was the main reason why the two friends could rescue the people?
A. They gave up their own cabins.
B. They turned to locals for help.
C. Wallace was familiar with the area.
D. They put out the fire before it spread.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Wallace?
A. Satisfied. B. Intelligent.
C. Wise. D. Selfless.
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Emergency on the Mountain
Ana was a 12-year-old girl living in the mountain. Her ________ was to become a village nurse like Leta, her neighbor. She spent almost all her spare time reading the ________ book by herself.
This morning, Leta went to Santiago to ________ a short-term training class by a group of volunteer doctors for first aiders to learn medical skills. Before she left, Ana begged Leta to take her along but Leta ________, saying that Ana was too ________ to learn anything important.
Ana was very ________ this morning, so she decided to wander around to refresh herself. On the hillside, she saw Rafi standing on a donkey’s bare back, some kids around him. Rafi was only 13, but he was always doing something to get ________. “No wonder adults don’t ________ kids with anything important”, Ana said to herself. She had just turned away ________ she heard a few screams and Rafi fell off the donkey. Ana ran to where Rafi was lying and __________ that one of his legs bent a little sideways between the knee and the ankle and that all the other kids were __________ not knowing what to do. She __________ what the first-aid book said about __________ legs.
“Vin!” Ana called to one of the boys.
“Go and get Rafi’s mama and find someone with a truck.”
She turned __________ the other kids. “Give me your shirts. We need something to __________ his leg with so it doesn’t move around.”
Ana found a strong, straight stick, which she’d use to __________ his leg. She carefully wrapped the boys’ shirts around his leg and the stick. When Ana was done, Rafi came back to himself. Ana __________ comforted him until Rafi’s mama came over.
Behind her was a neighbor in a pickup truck. They lifted Rafi into the truck, then __________ down the dusty hillside toward the hospital.
The next day, Leta came to Ana’s home. “I heard what you did,” Leta said. “You kept your head in a/an __________. That’s an important skill.” Ana’s face burned.
“Now, listen. The volunteer doctors are coming here tomorrow with vaccines (疫苗). We need some extra __________. Can you help?”
Ana didn’t hesitate. “I would love to and I’ll bring my first-aid book.” Ana said excitedly.
1.A. dream B. hobby C. plan D. addiction
2.A. science B. first-aid C. biology D. handcraft
3.A. attend B. give C. learn D. follow
4.A. agreed B. promised C. refused D. allowed
5.A. weak B. sensitive C. selfish D. young
6.A. upset B. relieved C. cold D. different
7.A. connection B. attention C. distinction D. education
8.A. bother B. present C. trust D. provide
9.A. when B. after C. until D. since
10.A. stated B. predicted C. explained D. noticed
11.A. annoyed B. confused C. frozen D. excited
12.A. memorized B. submitted C. remembered D. considered
13.A. wounded B. broken C. bleeding D. swollen
14.A. to B. down C. against D. on
15.A. add B. cover C. tie D. bend
16.A. carry B. fix C. raise D. lift
17.A. warmly B. quickly C. politely D. gently
18.A. rode B. drove C. walked D. marched
19.A. protection B. emergency C. accident D. difficulty
20.A. medicine B. lessons C. offers D. hands
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On the night of December 8, 1992, when he was standing in a parking lot talking to friends, Tracy March jumped to the top of a car, as he had done a hundred times before. This time, though, Tracy lost his balance. His head struck the ground, hard.
All night, Cory, Tracy’s mother, stood next to her son, who was lying in a hospital bed, his brown eyes fixed in a lifeless stare. She remembered that Tracy had once mentioned organ donation. Maybe I can spare another family this pain, she thought. When the time came, she and her husband Bill signed the forms permitting his organs to be donated.
Tracy was declared dead the next day. Twenty-four hours later, in a Boston hospital, Tracy’s liver was made part of my husband, David, who was suffering from a hopeless liver disease.
Months later, we learned from the local organ bank that the donor’s parents wished desperately to meet someone who had gained life through the gift from their son. A meeting was arranged by the organ bank to bring together two families linked by the most bittersweet ties imaginable.
The meeting was risky, but worth it. We talked for 3 hours. They showed us a picture of Tracy. We learned how he had lived and died. We learned something about Bill and Cory too.
For the Marches, seeing David and knowing he was well seemed to ease their suffering. I’ll never forget seeing David’s tall figure stopped over Cory, her arms around his waist, as a mother would hug a son. For a long time they held each other tight. It was hard to know if she was saying hello or good-bye. Maybe she was saying both.
1.We learn from the passage that Tracy died _______.
A. of brain damage B. on December 8, 1992
C. 24 hours after he fell off the roof of a car D. in a car crash
2.Tracy’s parents decided to donate Tracy’s organs because _______.
A. Tracy told them to do so just before he died
B. they wanted to save others the pain of seeing dear one die
C. David’s life could continue in a meaningful way
D. they knew David was suffering from a hopeless liver disease
3.The meeting between the two families helped to relieve the Marches’ suffering because _______.
A. they saw that David looked very much like their son
B. they now knew for sure they had done the right thing
C. they now had someone to share their memories of Tracy
D. they saw that David had regained health with Tracy’s liver
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It was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas; and as the newest doctor in our office, I had to work. The only thing that brightened my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a gift sent to me by a fellow I was dating — a dozen long-stemmed red roses.
As I was cleaning my office, I was told a lady urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young, tired-looking woman with a baby in her arms. Nervously, she explained that her husband — a prisoner in a nearby prison — was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in prison and that he had never seen his son. Her request was for me to let the boy’s father sit in the waiting room with her as long as possible before I called him for his appointment. Since my schedule wasn’t full, I agreed. After all, it was Christmas Eve.
A short time later, her husband arrived — with chains on his feet and hands, and two armed guards as bodyguards. The woman’s tired face lit up like our little Christmas tree when her husband took a seat beside her. I kept glancing out to watch them laugh, cry and share their child. After almost an hour, I called the prisoner back to my office. The patient seemed like a gentle and modest man. I wondered what he possibly could have done to be held under such conditions. I tried to make him as comfortable as possible.
At the end of the appointment, I wished him a Merry Christmas-a difficult thing to say to a man headed back to prison. He smiled and thanked me. He also said he felt saddened by the fact he hadn’t been able to get his wife anything for Christmas. On hearing this, I was inspired with a wonderful idea.
I’ll never forget the look on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed roses. I’m not sure who experienced the most joy — the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this special moment.
1.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. The writer was a newcomer to her office.
B. A fellow sent her a dozen red roses as Christmas present.
C. She was in low spirits because she had to work before Christmas.
D. She was at work with a light heart.
2.The young woman came to the writer’s office for the purpose of .
A. having her baby examined
B. giving her husband a chance to make his escape
C. having her husband examined
D. getting a chance for her family to get together
3.The underlined part in paragraph 3 most probably means “________”
A.to be sent to hospital B.to be separated from his family
C.to be comfortable D.to become a prisoner
4.What does the writer learn from the story?
A.The wife experienced the most joy in receiving
B.An act of kindness can mean a lot
C.The prisoner was treated with mercy
D.Whoever breaks the law should be punished
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It was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas; and as the newest doctor in our office, I had to work. The only thing that brightened my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a gift sent to me by a fellow I was dating — a dozen long-stemmed red roses.
As I was cleaning my office, I was told a lady urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young, tired-looking woman with a baby in her arms. Nervously, she explained that her husband — a prisoner in a nearby prison — was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in prison and that he had never seen his son. Her request was for me to let the boy’s father sit in the waiting room with her as long as possible before I called him for his appointment. Since my schedule wasn’t full, I agreed. After all, it was Christmas Eve.
A short time later, her husband arrived — with chains on his feet and hands, and two armed guards as bodyguards. The woman’s tired face lit up like our little Christmas tree when her husband took a seat beside her. I kept glancing out to watch them laugh, cry and share their child. After almost an hour, I called the prisoner back to my office. The patient seemed like a gentle and modest man. I wondered what he possibly could have done to be held under such conditions. I tried to make him as comfortable as possible.
At the end of the appointment, I wished him a Merry Christmas----a difficult thing to say to a man headed back to prison. He smiled and thanked me. He also said he felt saddened by the fact he hadn’t been able to get his wife anything for Christmas. On hearing this, I was inspired with a wonderful idea.
I’ll never forget the look on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed roses. I’m not sure who experienced the most joy — the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this special moment.
1.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A. The writer was a newcomer to her office.
B. A fellow sent her a dozen red roses as Christmas present.
C. She was in low spirits because she had to work before Christmas.
D. She was at work with a light heart.
2.The young woman came to the writer’s office for the purpose of __________.
A. having her baby examined
B. giving her husband a chance to make his escape
C. having her husband examined
D. getting a chance for her family to get together
3.The underlined part in paragraph 3 most probably means “__________”.
A. to be sent to hospital B. to be separated from his family
C. to be comfortable D. to become a prisoner
4.What does the writer learn from the story?
A. The wife experienced the most joy in receiving.
B. An act of kindness can mean a lot.
C. The prisoner was treated with mercy.
D. Whoever breaks the law should be punished.
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I work in a busy Emergency Room( E. R. ) . This weekend, I had a patient who was very nervousand paranoid.
After looking at his chart, I saw that he was seeking treatment for alcoholism. There is an immediate prejudice against substance abuse in my E. R. One -we do not have a detox(戒酒) facility.The people seeking treatment for addiction are sometimes looked down on as being less worthy of treatment than other serious physical " ailments" .
At first glance, I found out that the man was now somewhere in his mid-thirties, was very weak and had a generally aggressive character. He could not sit still and had a cough. He had not had a drink in four days. His hands were shaking and there was a scared look in his eyes.
He told me that he began drinking about age 11 when his mother supplied him with it. He had tried to quit many times before but had not been able to." So . what's different this time ?"I asked.
"Because I'm starting to be mean to the people I love, but now I don't want to be. I ca:n see that I'm changing into something else. "
That answer helped change my attitude toward him. I could see the pain behind his eyes. Behind the appearance, there was a terrified person whose goodness was being claimed by the alcohol. He was desperate for help, but not so sure that his condition could be changed.
I, thank this man for showing me that the goodness is dressed in all sorts of disguises(伪装) . Sometimes we have to undress it. It's worth doing. My patient was admitted to the hospital for help ,despite us not having a detox facility.
1. What does the underlined word " ailments" me
A. build B. energy C. illness D. ability
2. How long has the man been drinking?
A. 20 years B. 11 years C. Over 30 years D. Over 20 years
3.From the passage we know that___ .
A. The patient was refused mainly for the hospital's lack of equipment
B. The patient once didn't want to treat the people he loved kindly
C. The patient was strong and brave at first glance
D. The patient once succeeded in giving up drinking alcohol
4.What conclusion can we draw from the passage?
A. Where there is a will, there's a way.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. Never judge a book by its cover.
D. Good is rewarded with good.
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