2020-2021学年新教材高中英语 单元综合评估1 UNIT 1 FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS课时作业（含解析）新人教版必修第三册.doc

1、单元综合评估一(UNIT 1)时间：120分钟满分：120分第一部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节：(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for “row of lights”. It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are begin

2、ning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York Citys Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created

3、 the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But，she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So，she decided to act.“I felt its about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show Indias rich culture, heritage, arts and varie

4、ty to the world，” she said, “and I couldnt find a better place than Times Square.”Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.I

5、n India, Diwali is a fiveday harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas”A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anahei

6、m this year. Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a festival of holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.Sa

7、n Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nations largest celebrations, with more than 15,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance, food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River，along th

8、e citys famous River Walk.本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在美国如今有越来越多的人开始庆祝印度的重要节日排灯节(Diwali)。21Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?ADances.BLamps.CFood. DClothes.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“Dawali is Hindi forrow of lights”及第五段最后一句可知，在排灯节，“灯”是主要的象征。故选B。答案：B22Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?

9、ATo make the American culture richer.BTo create a new business for the firm.CTo make Indian culture better known in the US.DTo show the achievements of Indian immigrants.解析：细节理解题。本题的关键句是第三段最后一句。根据关键句可知，她是为了向世界展示印度丰富的文化、遗产、艺术和多样性，所以组织了时代广场的活动。故选C。答案：C23What do we know about Diwali?AIt is held in autu

10、mn in India.BIt lasts five days in America.CIt has been held for 40 years in America.DIt happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.解析：细节理解题。本题的关键句是第五段第一、二句。根据关键句可知，排灯节确切的日期每年都会变化，但排灯节总是在秋天。故选A。答案：ABFrom the White House balcony，President Donald Trump，First Lady Melania Trump，and the Easter B

11、unny welcomed thousands of children，members of the military，staff，volunteers，and families to the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday，April 17.“Think of it,139.It began a long time ago: 1878，” President Trump told the crowd.“And we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever befor

12、e.” He thanked the many volunteers who renewed “this wonderful tradition”The annual Easter Egg Roll has its roots in the 1800s when local schoolchildren on spring break would play on the Capitol grounds and hold hardboiled egg races down Capital Hill.This tradition ended when Congress passed the Tur

13、f Protect Law banning children from using the grounds as their “playground”. In 1878，President Ruthford BHayes began to formally welcome children to the White House grounds each year at Easter.The egg roll in 2017 seemed to put together three themes: children，family and the military.There were milit

14、ary families，multiple military bands，and a military officer singing the US national anthem.At the Operation: Thank Our Troops station，children and families could color cards to send to soldiers serving overseas.Conway，the presidents counselor，brought her children to the egg roll and highlighted the

15、challenge of workfamily balance.“The hardest part of my job is being away from my four children.” she said，“ Helping the nation.”During the Easter Egg Roll，parents struggled to keep up as their children rolled brightlycolored eggs with wooden spoons down the South Lawn.Outside of the roll，kids playe

16、d soccer.Some danced to the music.Many kids took turns taking photos with popular characters such as Elmo，Dr Seusss Cat in the Hat，the Teeenage Ninja Turtles，and Peppa Pig.The Reading Nook was a particularly popular spot for children，who listened quietly as Melania Trump read a childrens book aloud.

17、The First Lady said she chose to read the book，Party Animals，“ Because it shows that we are all different，but we are all the same.” When asked about her favorite part of her new role as First Lady，she said，“Serving the country.Its an honor helping people in this great nation.”本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述一个复活节滚彩蛋传统

18、的继续。24What stopped the Easter Egg Roll tradition in history?AThe outbreak of war.BThe reduction of eggs.CThe adoption of a law.DThe repairing of Capital Hill.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中This tradition ended when Congress passed the Turf Protect Law banning children from using the grounds as their “playground”可知，

19、一项法律的通过阻止了历史上的复活节滚彩蛋的传统。故选C。答案：C25How did Conway find her work?ADifficult and boring.BPioneering and complex.CDangerous but meaningful.DDemanding but worthwhile.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中Conway，the presidents counselor，brought her children to the egg roll and highlighted the challenge of workfamily balance.“Th

20、e hardest part of my job is being away from my four children.” she said，“ Helping the nation.”可知，Conway的工作要求高但是值得的。故选D。答案：D26What can be inferred about the 2017 Easter Egg Roll?AIt featured colorful and interesting activities.BIt strengthened the nations family values.CIt called on people to do mili

21、tary service.DIt stressed the importance of reading.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中The egg roll in 2017 seemed to put together three themes: children，family and the military.There were military families，multiple military bands，and a military officer singing the US national anthem.At the Operation: Thank Our Troops

22、station，children and families could color cards to send to soldiers serving overseas.可知，关于2017年的复活节滚彩蛋，我们能推断出它以丰富多彩的和有趣的活动为特色。故选A。答案：A27What is the best title for the text?AA day for the kidsBA tradition rolls onCThe fun of festival activitiesDThe story of the Easter Egg Roll解析：标题判断题。根据第一段尤其是“And we

23、 will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.” He thanked the many volunteers who renewed “this wonderful tradition”可知，本文在讲述一个传统的继续。故B项为最佳标题。答案：BCOther cultures can be different from yours in many aspects! They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses.Peo

24、ple probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours.However，they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other.We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.Some legends hold that，thousands of years ago，there was a single lan

25、guage spoken by everyone on Earth.It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this，of course.Today，there are thousands of languages spoken around the world.Yet，there are some means of communication t

26、hat go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings.For example，some people believe music is a universal language.There may be some scientific support for this idea，too.Experts have learned that，across cultures，people can recognize thre

27、e common emotions in music: happiness，sadness and fear.So what other types of universal languages might there be？Some people believe dance is a universal language.Along with music，dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world.Do you think you could see a dance from anoth

28、er culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it？We bet you could!Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now，though，it just makes sense.The value of pi is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth，likewise

29、，figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations，regardless of whether youre counting in dollars，pesos or coconuts.本文为说明文。其他文化可能在很多方面与我们不同！他们可能吃不同的食物，住不同类型的房子，可能说不同的语言，有与你截然不同的信仰和习俗。然而，人们在相互联系的方式上也可能是相似的。我们称这些沟通方式为通用语言。文章主要介绍了什么是通用语言。28What does the underlined word “t

30、his” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?AThe view that people only used one language.BThe fact that there used to be many languages.CThe evidence that proves old languages funny.DThe doubt that people didnt understand each other.解析：代词指代题。根据画线词所在句句意“虽然想想每个人都能用同一种语言进行交流的时代是很有趣的，但是当然历史证据并不支持这一点”可知，this指的

31、是“每个人都能用同一种语言进行交流”。故A选项正确。答案：A29Why is music regarded as a universal language?AIt can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.BIt can be understood more easily than languages.CIt usually comes from different backgrounds.DIt helps people to share common feelings.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的Experts have learn

32、ed that，across cultures，people can recognize three common emotions in music：happiness，sadness and fear.(专家们已经了解到，在不同的文化中，人们可以识别音乐中的三种常见情感：快乐，悲伤和恐惧)可知，音乐被认为是一种通用的语言，因为它帮助人们分享共同的感情。故D选项正确。答案：D30What are the universal languages according to the passage?AMath，English and music.BMusic，dance and math.CHis

33、tory，culture and music.DEmotion，pi and music.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的For example，some people believe music is a universal language.及第四段中的Some people believe dance is a universal language.和第五段中的Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math！可知，音乐、舞蹈和数学被认为是通用语言。故B选项正确。答案：B31What can be

34、a suitable title for the text?AVarious Differences Between CulturesBMusic Helps People Show FeelingsCUniversal Languages Connect Different CulturesDCrosscultural Communication History解析：标题判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了什么是通用语言，因此C项“通用语言连接了不同的文化”适合做本文最佳标题。故C选项正确。答案：CDChristmas is still a few weeks away.But in the

35、 Netherlands, Germany and other parts of central Europe, a man dressed in red with a big white beard will already be flying from house to house with a big sack(麻袋) full of presents for children.“Sinterklaas komt！” as Dutch children say, Saint Nicholas is coming!Its obvious that the name “Santa Claus

36、” comes from “Sinterklaas”Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6, but there are many things about the Saint and his festival that are similar to Christmas.Just as Santa has reindeer(驯鹿), Sinterklaas has a white horse.Dutch and German children put their shoes out in front of the chimney just

37、like children hang up their stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping that in the morning they will be full of presents.With Sinterklaas, however, youre also expected to put a carrot in one of your shoes as a present.Like Santa, Sinterklaas also judges whether children have been “naughty or nice” in the pa

38、st year to help him decide whether they deserve presents.But while good children get sweets, the consequences of being bad are far worse than those with Father Christmas.Naughty children are given a stick so their parents can beat them.If you are really, really bad, Sinterklaas will put you into a s

39、ack and take you away.In parts of Germany and Austria, people also celebrate December 5but it is a celebration of naughtiness rather than niceness.On “Krampus Day”， bizarre(极其怪诞的), horned demons(长着角的恶魔) (or rather boys dressed in costumes) run around causing havoc(浩劫) and hitting girls with sticks.A

40、uthorities have struggled for years to ban the tradition, but have not been successful.Luckily Saint Nicholas always comes next day to put things right.本文主要介绍了在欧洲一些国家流行的有关圣尼古拉斯节(Saint Nicholas Day)的一些风俗习惯。32What is the main focus of the article? AThe history of Christmas Day.BThe traditions of Saint

41、 Nicholas Day.CThe similarities between Christmas Day and Saint Nicholas Day.DThe connections between Saint Nicholas Day and Krampus Day.解析：主旨大意题。结合文章的内容可知，本文主要介绍了在欧洲一些国家流行的圣尼古拉斯节的风俗习惯，故答案为B。 答案：B33Which of the following statements about Saint Nicholas Day is TRUE? AThe festival falls on December 5

42、in most European countries.BOn the eve of Saint Nicholas Day, people usually eat carrots.CIn Germany, children expect to get gifts in their shoes on Saint Nicholas Day.DLike Santa, Sinterklaas is believed to ride his reindeer from house to house to give gifts to children.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Dutch and

43、 German children put their shoes out in front of the chimney just like children hang up their stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping that in the morning they will be full of presents.”可知C项正确。答案：C34What can we conclude from Paragraph 3? ANaughty children dont get anything from Sinterklaas.BAs well as chi

44、ldren, Sinterklaas also brings gifts for adults.CSinterklaas is more generous than Father Christmas.DSinterklaas treats good children better than naughty ones.解析：推理判断题。结合文章第三段可知，Sinterklaas对待乖孩子和顽皮的孩子的态度不同：给乖孩子礼物，给顽皮孩子棍棒或者把他们装进麻袋里带走。故D项正确。 答案：D35Which is TRUE about the attitude of authorities toward

45、s Krampus Day traditions according to the article? AThey have tried in vain to get rid of some of the traditions.BThey organize various activities to entertain people.CThey respect the way people celebrate it.DThey regard it as an important tradition and try to promote it.解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Authori

46、ties have struggled for years to ban the tradition, but have not been successful.”可知A项正确。 答案：A第二节：(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。History is a record of what has happened in the past._36_ The really fascinating thing is that much of history has been repeated time and

47、again.It allows us to learn from the past, both the mistakes made and the successes achieved.One of the benefits of history is reading how other people both famous and totally unknown have overcome great challenges in their life.These challenges, although particular to a person, or to a certain time

48、 in the past, or occurring in a different country or culture, all convey(传达) the same thing._37_38_ He met with many failures on the road to finally inventing the modernday light bulb.He could be held out as an example of a person who never gave up._39_ However, he did not let those failures stop hi

49、m.He had a dream and he just kept trying different things until he did reach success.Or, consider the story of Abraham Lincoln who managed to become President of the United States even though he suffered many setbacks and personal losses.Most of us only realize the success of Mr Lincoln becoming Pre

50、sident._40_ His life was not an easy one.His story is one that motivates us to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles we have in life.AIt has a lot of influence on us.BTake the story of Thomas Edison as an example.CIt has some very unique qualities about it.DI am sure he was discouraged by his

51、 many failures.EThey convey wisdom in their short stories of perseverance.FFew of us know about the many challenges he had to overcome.GOnly those with courage to face challenges can hope to live their dreams.历史是对过去发生的事情的记录。从这些事情中，我们可以学到人类犯过的错误和取得的成就。36C解析：空格前面一句说的是历史是对过去发生的事情的记录。根据空格后的“The really f

52、ascinating thing is that.”可知，空格处说的是历史有许多独特性。37E解析：根据前一句“.all convey(传达) the same thing.”可知这一句要具体解释“传达的同样的事情”是什么。38B解析：本段主要讲的是爱迪生的故事。由空格后的内容可知前面应该是以爱迪生为例。39D解析：由空格后的转折词However可知， 前后句子表示转折关系，空格处应该为“爱迪生肯定为他的多次失败感到气馁过”。40F解析：根据空格前“Most of us only realize the success of Mr Lincoln becoming President.”可知空

53、格处应为“很少有人知道他所克服的许多挑战”。 第二部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节：(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。On Sunday I had my own Fathers Day celebration.Suddenly I _41_ about my dad a lot.My dad is absolutely the kindest man in the world.He would _42_ refuse to help anyone in trouble.Every Thursday

54、night，my dad would _43_ Shreveport，LA to a church there.I always drove the car for him._44_ this happened many times，I recalled(回想起) one incident on one of those trips to Shreveport.That time on the _45_，my dad saw a hitchhiker(搭便车的人)Dad asked me to pull the car over and offer him a _46_.Dad asked h

55、im his name and address，told him ours，and talked to him about all sorts of things.At first the hitchhiker was hesitant(迟疑的)，but he changed his _47_ as he could tell we were really listening to him.I did know that it was quite _48_ outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in

56、 our warm car.We drove another fortyfive minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was _49_ many difficulties in life.Dad told him to keep his head up and said that things would become better for him soon.Dad reached into his pocket and _50_ the hitchhiker a twentydollar bill，leaving only a tendollar

57、bill for himself.The hitchhiker then became very _51_.I was always told never to _52_ a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one.Dad always gave them money _53_ he did not have very much of his own.From that Ive learned a lot about my dad and _54_.Ive learned that if you come from a pl

58、ace with love，you will show a lot of kindness to people who are _55_.Just one single kind act may change someones life.这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章主要讲述了作者的父亲总是帮助别人，作者从中受到很大的影响和教育。父亲助人为乐的精神影响着作者也去帮助别人，对需要帮助的人献出爱心。41A.learned BtalkedCthought Dworried解析：根据下文作者对父亲的描述可知，他想到了自己的父亲。答案：C42A.sometimes BneverCoften Dever解析

59、：因为父亲是善良的，所以他从不拒绝帮助别人。答案：B43A.head for Bdrive toCcome from Dstay in解析：根据下文“.to a church there.I always drove the car for him.”可知，作者的父亲是要去Shreveport。答案：A44A.Because BSo CUnless DAlthough解析：根据句中的many times和one可知，前后为转折关系。答案：D45A.field Bway Cjob Dside解析：根据句中的“.my dad saw a hitchhiker(搭便车的人)”可知，作者和父亲是在去S

60、hreveport的途中。答案：B46A.dinner Bsign Cride Dchance解析：根据下文可知，父亲让搭车人上车，准备载他一程。答案：C47A.attitude Btrip Croute Dplan解析：根据句中的“At first the hitchhiker was hesitant (迟疑的).”可知，当他知道作者和父亲在认真地听他讲话时，态度也就变了。答案：A48A.dark Bcold Csunny Dwindy解析：根据句中的“.get a lift in our warm car.”可推断，外面很冷。答案：B49A.facing Bforgetting Cund

61、erstanding Dcausing解析：根据下文“Dad told him to keep his head up and said that.would become better for him soon.”可推断，那个人当时面临很多生活上的困难。答案：A50A.returned BhandedCpaid Dcharged解析：根据句中“.reached into his pocket.”可知，作者的父亲把手伸进衣袋里拿钱给他。hand sb. sth.表示“递给某人某物”。答案：B51A.sad BangryCnervous Dgrateful解析：根据常识可知，那个人得到父亲的帮助

62、后应该很感激。答案：D52A.look at Blaugh atClisten to Dpick up解析：根据句中的“.yet my dad did it every time he saw one.”可知，这里指别人告诉作者永远不要让路人搭便车。答案：D53A.as soon as Bexcept thatCeven if Das if解析：根据后文的“.he did not have very much of his own.”可知前后两个分句表示让步关系，故用even if。句意：即使父亲不是很有钱，他还是经常资助搭便车的人。答案：C54A.business Blife Centert

63、ainment Dadventure解析：根据下文可知，作者学到了父亲乐于助人的品质和生活的道理。答案：B55A.suffering BtravellingCplaying Dstudying解析：suffer受苦，受难。此处指帮助那些正在受苦的人。答案：A第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。What do Richard Branson，Jack Dorsey，and Michelle Obama all have in common? Besides being _56_(extreme) successful，

64、each of them is known for _57_(wake) up very early.The three famous persons examples tell us how this habit can make a _58_(different) in life, _59_ can help you，too.Early rising is helpful in more than one way.To begin with, it helps us to have good health.The air is never _60_ fresh as early in th

65、e morning.Early rising gives you time to take exercise.Besides，early rising helps us in our studies.In the morning we learn more quickly and find _61_ easy to learn something by heart.At last，early rising makes people able _62_(plan) the work for the day.We cant work well _63_ a good plan.Just as a

66、years plan starts with spring，the plan for the day ought to _64_(make) in the morning.Therefore，if you want to _65_(success)，its a good idea to jump out of bed earlier.本文是一篇议论文。文章通过列举理查德布兰森，杰克道斯和米歇尔奥巴马三位名人的个人习惯，论述了起床早对人生的积极影响。56extremely解析：考查词性转化。此处修饰形容词successful，应使用副词形式。故填extremely。57waking解析：考查非谓

67、语动词。be known for因为而著名。此空位于介词for之后，应使用v.ing形式。故填waking。58difference解析：考查词性转化。make a difference起作用，有影响。故填difference。59which解析：考查定语从句。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为this habit，关系词在从句中作主语。故填which。60so/as解析： 考查固定结构。so/as.as.和一样。句意：空气从来不会像清晨的空气那样新鲜。故填so/as。61it解析：考查形式宾语。“find sth.形容词”意为“发现某物是怎么样的”。分析句子结构可知，真正的宾语为to lear

68、n something by heart，此处应使用it充当形式宾语。故填it。62to_plan解析：考查非谓语动词。形容词able常与to do搭配。此处为“早起能让人们计划一天的工作”。故填to plan。63without解析：考查介词。根据语境可知，此处为“没有好的计划，我们不能很好地工作”。without没有。故填without。64be_made解析：考查动词语态。根据语境可知，此处为“一天的计划应该在早上制订”，应使用被动语态，同时ought to为情态动词。故填be made。65succeed解析：考查词性转化。want to do sth.想要做某事。此处应使用动词形式。

69、故填succeed。第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：(满分15分)假设你是红星中学高三(1)班学生李华， 你们学校将举行一次英语沙龙活动， 请你给外教Jeff写一封邀请信， 邀请他给你们做主题为“西方节日”的讲座。邀请信的内容包括：1英语沙龙活动的具体时间、地点和主题；2选择该主题的原因；3期待对方的回复。注意：1.词数80左右；2开头和结尾已给出， 不计入总词数。参考词汇：英语沙龙 English salonDear Jeff, Our_school_is_going_to_have_an_English_salon.We_warmly_invite_you_to_give_a_

70、lecture_about_Western_holidays.The_salon_will_be_at_the_lecture_room_from_9_to_11_in_the_morning_on_Saturday,_January_14th.Western_holidays_are_becoming_increasingly_popular_in_China.Many_of_us_are_interested_in_them_and_we_want_to_know_more_about_the_holidays_in_the_West.We_would_really_appreciate_

71、your_participation.We_are_looking_forward_to_your_reply.Yours, Li Hua第二节：(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The event that stands out in Toms memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old.He was at home with his elder sister Jane.Tom was doing his homework when he

72、 heard raised voices.At first he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop.” Someone yelled.Then a thick burning smell filled the air.Wh

73、en Tom opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him.The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room.Jane and Tom rushed out of the door and went along the co

74、rridor(走廊)through the smoke.They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stopped in her track.She turned around and headed back the way they came.Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed suit.Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived nex

75、t door to them.They called her Auntie Makcik.Jane began banging on Makciks door, but got no answer.As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighbourssome still in their pajamasrunning for safety.The thought of fear crossed his mind.“She may have run for safety like everyone e

76、lse！” Tom said.However, Jane refused to give up and said, “I know Makcik is still inside.” Jane was familiar with Makciks daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping.She pounded the door.“Go downstairs.Go now! Go！”答案Paragraph 1：Tom noticed the flame was reaching up.Frozen with fear, he

77、 stood rooted to the spot.He comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Janes hand tightly.By then, both of them were coughing and their eyes were stinging.Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes.Tom begged Jane to run for safety as quickly a

78、s possible.Jane tried to shield her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head.She kept pounding against the door.Tom burst out crying.Paragraph 2：Luckily, some neighbours passing by stopped and offered help.A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in Janes mind.She

79、 told them Makcik must be still in the room.They forced the door open with all their might.Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious.She was carried downstairs.And then some neighbours rushed her to the hospital, where she finally came to herself.People in the neighbourhood felt relieved.Jane and Toms joy was immense.