Basketball fans around the world are mourning the 【小题1】(die) of American superstar Kobe Bryant. Bryant, along 【小题2】 his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people, 【小题3】(kill) in a helicopter crash Sunday in California. 41-year-old Bryant was an 18-time All-Star player and 【小题4】(win) five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He is considered one of the 【小题5】(great) basketball players of his generation. The helicopter 【小题6】(carry) Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles.【小题7】caused the crash is under investigation (调查).It took place about thirty-two kilometers from Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California. Bryant was on his way 【小题8】(attend) a youth basketball competition with his daughter. When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was 【小题9】 third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33, 643 points. He is 【小题10】(wide) expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.

A 30-year-old man was finally rescued from the Alaskan wilderness after his cabin burned down, 【小题1】 (leave) him trapped in the snow for almost three weeks.

Tyson Steele had been living alone 【小题2】 several months in a small house in Skwentna, a town 【小题3】 (locate) 70 miles northwest of Anchorage. He had been burning a fire in【小题4】 (he) woodstove back in December when a piece of flaming cardboard 【小题5】 (fly) up his fireplace chimney and landed on his roof, 【小题6】 started a slow fire that eventually left the cabin in ruins. Since Skwentna only has a population of about 35 people, Steele’s 【小题7】 (near) neighbor lived about 20 miles away. With no means of 【小题8】 (communicate) to call for help, Steele endured sub-zero temperatures 【小题9】 severe weather conditions wearing long johns (秋裤), boots with no socks, and a heavy wool sweater.

When his family and friends hadn’t heard from Steele for several 【小题10】 (week), they requested a welfare check from Alaska State Troopers. As a helicopter flew over the area, they caught sight of Steele waving his arms in the air next to a massive “SOS” sign that he had stamped into the snow.

Born in a wealthy family, my nephew, Jack, leads such a thoroughly decent and cosy life that he hardly meets with cruel adversities. He has been dreaming of an adventure since he was young. At 18, Jack resolved to join an expedition 【小题1】 (advertise) in the newspaper, but the leader turned him down, thinking Jack was not 【小题2】 (qualify). Full of vigour, Jack never abandoned his dream for he was so enthusiastic about a great voyage. At 19, he joined the navy and 【小题3】 (assign) to be a steward with low wages. On a bitter cold day, the crew went aboard a massive ship bound for Atlantic Ocean. Jack was genuine, good-tempered and loyal and he wasn't selfish, cither. He often played the banjo for recreation. So those who were on the ship all liked him. 【小题4】 (fortunate). one day, the motor broke down and the ship got crushed on a huge iceberg. When the ship sank, their hearts also sank. At that time, the calm captain made a 【小题5】 (commit) to save them and commanded them to throw away 【小题6】 (they) belongings such as stoves, blankets, bats. cupboards and other pieces of furniture. Finally, they were fortunate enough 【小题7】 (escape) the ship. It was their endurance, resolution and perseverance 【小题8】 helped them survive. On the distant island, Jack managed to make fire with animal fat. 【小题9】 gave off a smelly smell and then he cooked sea animals. One month later, they were saved by a passing ship. In summary, it has been 【小题10】 unforgettable episode in Jack’s life.