2016年公共英语PETS2级备考模拟练习题三

　　Kristy,28,a cook in La Gross, often wondered what she'd do in a life-threatening situation. On August 29,1997,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. Hristy 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. Says Kristy: "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 net three months. Today, the two farmers, each the father of two children, are good friends with Kristry. 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.

　　52. 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

　　53. 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 a dangerous situation

　　54. In the first paragraph we read: "The pickup burst into flames."

　　This sentence most likely 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.

　　55. Which of the following best shows Kristy's true heroism?

　　A. She did not feel terrified at the accident.

　　B. She protcted 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.

　　CDAC