典范英语搜救犬凯利.docx

1、典范英语搜救犬凯利典范英语搜救犬凯利Kelly the Rescue Dog Introduction Earthquake Rock Western Turkey Many feared Buried Alive thOn 17 August 1999, at 3 oclock in the morning, a terrible earthquake shook western Turkey. It thwas one of the biggest earthquakes of the 20 century, measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale. It b

2、egan with a low rumbling sound like thunder. Soon the rumbling grew into a roar. The ground shook and deep cracks opened up in the streets. Huge buildings collapsed, sending clouds of dust into the air. Within seconds the town of Izmit lay in ruins. Some people managed to escape and ran from their h

3、omes. Others were not so lucky. During the next few hours rescue teams arrived from all over the world to help search for survivors of the earthquake. This story is about one such team from Britain and of a very special dog called Kelly. Buried Alive “Dad.” whispered Tariq. “Are you awake?” Omar gro

4、aned and opened his eyes. “Whats the matter, son?” “I cant sleep,” said Tariq. “Its too hot,. I think theres a storm coming.” “You could be right, “said Omar. “All day long its felt like something is about to happen. Go back to bed, theres a good lad.” Tariq shook his head. “Im going downstairs wher

5、e its cooler. Why dont you come with me?” Omar yawned sleepily. “No, I think Ill stay here.” Tariq crept along the landing. He and his father were alone in the house. His mother and sister had gone to visit relatives in Ankara. He padded down the stairs to the kitchen and lay on the floor. The tiles

6、 were hard but beautifully cool. At last he fell asleep. Suddenly he awoke with a start. In the distance he could hear a deafening roar, like thunder. It seemed to be coming closer and closer. The storm must have arrived, just as they expected. But this was no ordinary storm. Within seconds the whol

7、e house began to shake. The china rattled and fell off the shelves with a crash. Tariq could feel the floor moving beneath him. What on earth was happening?” He jumped to his feet and tried to switch on the light. It didnt work. He started towards the back door, but just as he reached it there came

8、a loud cracking noise. Next moment a pile of bricks came tumbling down around him. A terrible choking smell filled the air. At last the dust cleared. Tariq was amazed to find that he was still alive. The framework of the doorway must have saved him. He called out.” Dad? Dad, are you all right?” No a

9、nswer. Tariq stumbled back towards the stairs-or rather, to where the stairs used to be. There was nothing left of them now but a pile of rubble. A terrible fear took hold of him.” Dad? Dad, where are you?” he called again. A strange, empty silence hung in the air. News of the earthquake spread quic

10、kly. In England Simon Gillam heard about it and started to pack. He packed a tent, a sleeping-bag, a cooking stove-and lots of dog food. Because Simon 1 would not be travelling alone. “Kelly! Kelly!” he called, “Come here, old girl. Weve got work to do.” Kelly, a six-year-old Border Collie, came bou

11、nding up to him. Simon bent down to stroke her glossy head. “This wont be an easy job.” He warned her. “But well do our bestwont we, old girl? Kelly grinned up at him, eagerly wagging her tail. She was a trained search and rescue dog. Her job was to find people buried beneath rubble or mud. Together

12、, she and Simon made a brilliant team. But it would be difficult, exhausting work. And who knew what dangers awaited them in the ruins of the Turkish town? CHAPTER2 The Magic Word The pick-up truck lurched down the rough, uneven track and on to a smoother road. Kelly gazed out of the window. They ha

13、d been travelling for ours and must be a long way from home. But she wasnt scared. She was never scared as long as she was with Simon. Kelly turned to look at Simon, squashed beside her in the back of the truck. He gave her a reassuring grin. “Wont be long now, old girl. Soon be there.” Soon be wher

14、e? Kelly could tell from his voice their journey was important. This wasnt going to be a holiday: they were here to work. But that suited her fine. There was nothing Kelly enjoyed more than working. Wherever they were going she couldnt wait to get there. She had started her training when she was onl

15、y a puppy. To her just was just a game of hide-and-seek. Simon would take her to a quarry or a building site and send one of his friends to hide. This friend took a squeaky toy with him. As soon as Kelly heard it go “Squeak, squeak!” she would rush off in search of the toy. When she had found it she

16、 barked to tell Simon how clever she was. Oh, it was a great game! Kelly loved playing hide-and-seek. But now they had come to western Turkey and it was no longer a game. She wouldnt be searching for a squeaky toy. She would be looking for real live people in need of rescue. The pick-up came to a sudden stop. “Were here,” said Simon. He opened the door and jumped out. Kelly followed him