For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours, it worked.
Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “I’m going to go for help or you’re not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the deep, cold waters. “I understand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last set of instructions, “Kiss my babies for me.”
Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press.
They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderson got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwater that had leaked in break them straight away…Coen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke.
“The water was so cold and it took your breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately began to tremble.
The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked.
“We discussed things and discussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said.
Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep Coen’s arms and legs moving. But as morning came, Coen’s situation worsened. And so Henderson decided to cut the strap.
He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantly there were no trees.
His legs was so weak that he could barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rig’s ladder.
It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water.
All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted.
Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacket.
Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize his wishes and look after his girls.
“I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Henderson said.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?
A. It was Henderson who first noticed something was wrong with the boat.
B. Everything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.
C. Henderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.
D. The men’s long discussion about life and death filled them with sadness.
2.After Henderson cut the strap and swam away, .
A. he regretted his decision to leave his friend
B. he knew he had a good chance of being saved
C. he had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinations
D. he got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen
3.What can we conclude from the article?
A. Henderson tried to rescue both of them.
B. They kept talking because they felt excited.
C. Coen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.
D. Coen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.
4.What kind of person is Henderson?
A. Strong-willed and loyal. B. Selfish but decisive.
C. Smart and creative. D. Experienced but indifferent.
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For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours, it worked.
Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “I’m going to go for help or you’re not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the deep, cold waters. “I understand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last set of instructions, “Kiss my babies for me.”
Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press.
They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderson got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwater that had leaked in break them straight away…Coen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke.
“The water was so cold and it took your breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately began to tremble.
The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked.
“We discussed things and discussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said.
Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep Coen’s arms and legs moving. But as morning came, Coen’s situation worsened. And so Henderson decided to cut the strap.
He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantly there were no trees.
His legs was so weak that he could barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rig’s ladder.
It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water.
All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted.
Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacket.
Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize his wishes and look after his girls.
“I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Henderson said.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?
A. It was Henderson who first noticed something was wrong with the boat.
B. Everything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.
C. Henderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.
D. The men’s long discussion about life and death filled them with sadness.
2.After Henderson cut the strap and swam away, .
A. he regretted his decision to leave his friend
B. he knew he had a good chance of being saved
C. he had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinations
D. he got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen
3.What can we conclude from the article?
A. Henderson tried to rescue both of them.
B. They kept talking because they felt excited.
C. Coen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.
D. Coen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.
4.What kind of person is Henderson?
A. Strong-willed and loyal. B. Selfish but decisive.
C. Smart and creative. D. Experienced but indifferent.
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After hours of searching, their patience was _________ and they found what they were looking for.
A. calculated B. confirmed C. rewarded D. evaluated
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
After study for hours, I went outside and up to the roof nearby for a break and watched people cwimming in the sea. It was a sunny day—a blue, cloudless sky over a calm sea. But then, as I looked in the distance. I discovered a series of three or four big waves heading towards the shore. I’d seen these mini-tsunamis (小型海啸)many times before. They were heading at speed in the direction of the swimming area. Most people knew to look out for them, but from the screams that started coming from the beach, I could tell someone was in trouble.
Without thinking, I ran down into the street, holding my bodvboard (冲浪板)on the way and shouted at a stranger to call the coastguard(海岸警卫).My neighbor Tom had heard the screaming as well and was also outside with his bodyboard, so togetlier we rushed to the steps that led down to the sea.
Once we got closer, we discovered the waves had pulled a bov and a girl into the open sea. I knew that the nearest boat would take at least 30 minutes to reach us. I wasn’t used to this sort of emergency—I’d never been trained as a lifeguard—but I didn’t think twice about trying to save them. I suppose in a way I wanted to impress everyone; at 19, a deal like that can seem like a good opportunity to show off.
Tom and I dived into the water and it took us 10 minutes to get to them. When we finally reached them, they were almost lifeless with only their heads coming in and out of the water. We could tell they were still alive from their small breaths but it was clear they wouldn't have been able to stay there much longer. I held the boy and pulled him over my board. Tom then moved the girl onto his board.
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We discussed pushing them back to the shore, but we were too far out.
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That night, word came from the hospital that the two kids were in good condition.
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Some retired people have nothing to do. They often get together and ___for hours talking about their past experiences.
| A．look around | B．get around | C．turn around | D．sit around |
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After talking with her teacher for about an hour, she felt relieved and began to know how to this kind of situation.
A. handle B. raise C. explore D. strengthen
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Last Sunday I saw a worst storm in years .It came sudden and went on for over three hours .After lunch, I went into my room to have a rest .The air was hot, but all was quiet. Then a strong wind started to blow into my room .Pieces of paper on my desk flew high into the air and some flew out the open window .As I ran out to catch it, big drop of rain began to fall .When I come back into the house, it was raining more harder and harder .Then I heard a loud crashing sound from the back of the house .When I ran out to find out that had happened, a big tree had fallen down and broke the top of the backroom .
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After supper she would sit down by the fire, sometimes for ____ an hour, thinking of her young and happy days.
A. as long as B. as soon as C. as much as D. as many as
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After talking with his father for about half an hour, he felt better and began to know how to ____ this kind of situation.
A．strengthen B．explore C．handle D．arrange
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After successfully serving their terms for 4 years, military service men and women are given the choice to stay in the military or return to civilian life.
For some, having to readjust to civilian life is one of the most challenging assignments our returning soldiers and marines（水兵）will ever to undertake. While people may think readjusting should be simple, they must take into consideration all physical and mental stress our servicemen went through.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder（创伤后应急障碍）, or PTSD, is a mental disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events such as military combat（打仗）.
Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. In the military, the marines are given a two-week course on how to return to civilian life.
Unfortunately, some will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individual may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD have difficulty sleeping because they are often reliving the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, and feel deserted or often stand off, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly damage the person’s daily life.
Fullerton College, like most colleges, has its own Veteran’s Office. Ray Bustos has been running the office for 3 years. Bustos acts as a liaison（联络）for the school and the veteran（老兵）students. He makes sure the veterans returning to school get the right benefits. There are various types of financial aid for soldiers and marines. He strongly encourages the use of the Veteran Affairs website.
The website is very informative and extremely helpful for veterans as well as for friends and relatives of veterans who want to learn more.
1.One purpose of the writer in writing the passage is ________________.
A．to introduce some methods to cure PTSD
B．to instruct PTSD patients to return to civilian life
C．to recommend a website to veterans and people concerned
D．to give military service men and women advice on civilian life
2.What problems will some returning soldiers and marines meet with?
A．How to readjust to civilian life.
B．How to get rid of mental diseases.
C．How to get along with PTSD patients.
D．How to return to school for benefits.
3.Which of the following is true about Ray Bustos?
A．He runs Fullerton College with a veteran office.
B．He’s in charge of an office dealing with veteran affairs.
C．He provides a lot of financial aid for soldiers and marines.
D．He’s a veteran who has just come back from a military combat.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．PTSD: Killer of A Civilian Life
B．The Last Assignment for All Military Persons
C．How to Overcome PTSD
D．Ready for a Civilian Life?
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After-hours events in 2020
Join us after hours for a special programme of unique events throughout 2020 at Shakespeare’s Birthplace. When the crowds have left and our beautiful buildings are quiet, we invite you to try something different.
The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne – 9 March
Join artist Lee Lapthorne for a private evening when he will show two pieces of furniture inspired by our collections and discuss his process of reinventing pieces of furniture to create something new.
Venue (举办地点): The Shakespeare Centre
Poetry with Punch – 8 June
Come and meet Matt Windle, the “Poet with Punch” and Birmingham’s Poet Laureate 2016 – 2018 for a unique workshop, full of tips and advice to help you get your poetry moving. Suitable for beginners, this workshop will get you thinking about taking the next steps to create writing!
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Over Throne – 9 November
The frequent changing of rulers is nothing new. Join us for an evening of performance and discussion as we take a look at the bad rulers that were overthrown in Shakespeare’s plays. This is hosted by our Senior Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies, Dr. Anjna Chouhan.
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Herbs for Health – 12 October
Growing in the Hall’s Croft garden are the secret recipes to natural good health. Find out more about the medicine used by the Tudors that still influences our well-being ( 康 乐 ) today. Using herbs and sharing recipes, you will learn the theories behind natural medicine. Reserve your spot before availability.
Tickets: £10 per adult Venue: Hall’s Croft
1.When can you see the reinvented furniture?
A.On 12 October. B.On 8 June
C.On 9 November. D.On 9 March.
2.What can you do if you attend the event hosted by Chouhan?
A.Enjoy a performance. B.Learn to be a lecturer.
C.Visit the Hall’s Croft garden. D.Perform in Shakespeare’s plays.
3.Which event do you need to book in advance?
A.Poetry with Punch. B.Herbs for Health.
C.Over Throne. D.The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne.
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