New York Time —A gunman killed eight people at a mall in Omaha this afternoon and then killed himself,  setting off panic among holiday shoppers,  the police said.
“The person who we believe to be the shooter has died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, ” Sgt. Teresa Negron of the Omaha Police Department said at televised news.  “We have been able to clear the mall, ” she said. “We don’t believe we have any other shooters. ” The police said that at least five other people had been injured in the shootings. 
She did not give the shooter’s identity. “We are still doing the investigation, ” Sergeant Negron said, adding that the city’s mayor, who was out of town, was on his way back to Omaha.
She said the police received a 911 call from someone inside the Westroads Mall on the west side of Omaha, and shots could be heard in the background. The first police officers arrived at the mall six minutes after the first call, she said, but by then the shootings were over.
It is reported that the gunman left a suicide note that was found at his home by relatives. A law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity (匿名) said the note indicated that the gunman wanted to "go out in style".
The shootings broke the usually banal routine of holiday shopping. The gunman was said by some witnesses to have fired about 20 shots into a crowd. Some customers and workers ran screaming from the mall, while others dived into dressing rooms to hide from the shooter.
Shoppers and store workers were trapped inside the mall, which has roughly 135 stores. Others streamed out of mall exits with their hands raised. President Bush was in Omaha this morning to deliver a speech, but he had left the city by the time the shootings took place.
小題1:Where did the shootings first come out?

A．On a newspaper.	B．In the Internet.
C．In TV news.	D．In a police poster.

小題2:What do the underlined words “go out in style” probably mean?

A．Go out of the mall in particular clothes.

B．Walk in the mall with everybody focused on.

C．Go to a socially event by fashionable means.

D．Stop his life in an impressive way.

小題3:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Nobody knows why the shooter did so and nothing was found at his home.

B．The city’s mayor happened not to be in the city when the shootings took place.

C．Police arrived at the mall before the shootings were over and rescued customers.

D．The official who showed what the note meant had no request of his own identity.

小題4:Which of the following can be the best title of the news?

A．Gunman Kills 8 People, Then Himself at a Mall in Omaha

B．Shoppers in Great Panic before the Holiday

C．Bush Happened to Escape a Shot

D．Shooter Found Dead in a Mall on the west of Omaha

A study of a university in Shanghai had found that many of the students there are using a quote（引語）from the Italian poet Dante as a kind of motto．The study of Fudan University, one of China’s top universities, of 489 students, found that 82 had chosen Dante’s “Follow your own path and don’t worry about what others say” as their motto, out of 278 people who said they had a motto．This was followed by “Believe yourself” and “Self-improvement without stop．”
Students also expressed a common hope for greater understanding and care and said they were always ready to give a hand to those in need．
Some researchers think that mottoes can play an important part in children’s growth and they say that a good motto can help children develop a better character．
小題1:The study shows _________．

A．which university should have mottoes

B．what poems are popular

C．how many students like the motto “Believe yourself．”

D．the majority of the students like to choose their favorite mottoes

小題2:Of the students asked, _______ students have mottoes．

A．a(chǎn)bout 78%

B．a(chǎn)bout 57%

C．a(chǎn)bout 16%

D．a(chǎn)bout 8%

小題3:The motto “Self-improvement without stop” shares the similar meaning with ______．

A．going on to improve rapidly

B．growing by oneself continuously

C．making oneself better and perfect continuously

D．becoming better without having a break

小題4:The best title for the passage should be _______．

A．Mottoes and Character Developing	B．Students and Poet
C．Mottoes and Learning	D．Understanding Care

When I was nine years old I lived in a small town. I found an ad for selling greeting cards in the back of a children’s magazine. I thought to myself I could do this. I begged my mother to let me send for the kit (配件). Two weeks later the kit arrived. The next three hours later, I returned home with no card and a pocket full of money shouting, “Mama, all the people couldn’t wait to buy my cards!” A salesperson was born.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Ziegler. I remember sitting in the dark hall listening to Mr. Ziegler raise everyone’s spirits up to ceiling. I left there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to make people feel like that.” My father asked me what I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Ziegler,” I replied. A dream was born.
Recently, I began pursuing（追求） my dream of motivating others. I realized that everything I had accomplished — the graduate degree, the successful sales career, speaking appointments, training and managing for a major fortune 100 company as a senior manager— had prepared me for this moment. I told my boss who was a great leader I would leave the company though I might not reach such a height in career. He told me to proceed（進(jìn)行） and he believed I would succeed.
Having made that decision, I was immediately tested. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job. We had recently bought a new home and needed both incomes to make the monthly mortgage (抵押) payment and now we were done to no income. I even planned to turn back to my former company, knowing they wanted me to stay but I was certain that if I went back, I would never leave. I decided I still wanted to move forward rather than end up with a mouth full of “if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.
When I held fast to my dream, even during the tough times, the miracles（奇跡） really began to happen. In a short time period my husband found a better job. We didn’t miss a mortgage payment. And I was able to book several speaking appointments with new clients (客戶). I discovered the incredible power of dreams. I loved my old job, my workmates and the company I left, but it was time to get on with my dream. To celebrate my success I had a local artist paint my new office as a garden. At the top of one wall she marked, “The world always makes way for the dreamer.”
小題1:Why was the kit sent for?

A．Selling greeting cards.	B．Collecting greeting cards.
C．Buying greeting cards.	D．Sending greeting cards.

小題2:When did the author decide to become a motivational speaker?

A．After buying a new home by mortgage.

B．After giving notice to leave her safe position in the company.

C．After finding a job in a major fortune 100 company.

D．After listening to Mr. Ziegler’s inspiring speech.

小題3:Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A．She was once an excellent manager.

B．She left her post at the height of her career.

C．She was not sure whether the former company could accept her.

D．She didn’t miss paying the monthly mortgage payment.

小題4:What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?

A．Carry on with your dreams and you will be successful.

B．Risk everything you have for a dream and you will succeed.

C．The world belongs to dreamers.

D．Everyone will find their dreams.

Chuck was one of my students in my high school English class. He was a writer of great 21. So, when he was accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t 22.
During his first year at college, Chuck would stopp by the school a few times to keep me informed of his 23. We recalled（回憶）that we had worked together several years before to 24 money for some sick African babies who were being cared for by a nurse friend of mine in Thailand, a place far away yet close to our 25. Chuck raised several thousand dollars. It was an activity that 26 our common relationship into a friendship.
In his second year at college, it was discovered that Chuck had lung cancer and had only a short while to 27. I went to see him one day. Seeing me, he was filled with 28 and we talked and laughed for most of the afternoon.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. It was a great 29 for everyone, especially for his family. Chuck was 30 and full of promise. More  31, he was a good person, a just person.
When I went to his funeral（葬禮）, his father told me that several weeks before, Chuck had asked him to 32 his possessions with him so that he might select a few things to be buried together with him . Chuck 33 six items, including an essay(論文) he had written.
He told me that Chuck liked the 34 I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed(證實(shí)) his talent as a 35.
I was grateful for the 36 gift Chuck gave me that day. His taking my note with him offered me a great opportunity to 37 students’ lives. I felt a sense of purpose that was greater than ever. Whenever I 38 my purpose in teaching, I think of Chuck, and I am reminded of it once again: 39 have the power to affect hearts and 40 for a long time.
小題1:.

A．use

B．talent

C．height

D．a(chǎn)ssistance

小題2:.

A．disappointed

B．a(chǎn)mused

C．excited

D．surprised

小題3:.

A．secret

B．school

C．progress

D．family

小題4:	A．raise B．borrow C．spend D．save

小題5:.

A．college

B．hearts

C．village

D．friends

小題6:.

A．transformed

B．divided

C．put

D．devoted

小題7:.

A．spare

B．a(chǎn)ct

C．live

D．sleep

小題8:.

A．worry

B．joy

C．pain

D．tears

小題9:.

A．honor

B．comfort

C．day

D．loss

小題10:

A．fortunate B．serious C．talented D．unsatisfied

小題11:.

A．importantly

B．seriously

C．usually

D．sincerely

小題12:.

A．go over

B．take over

C．give away

D．threw away

小題13:.

A．a(chǎn)dded

B．bought

C．examined

D．chose

小題14:.

A．story

B．letter

C．joke

D．message

小題15:.

A．writer

B．teacher

C．doctor

D．comedian

小題16:.

A．excellent

B．practical

C．special

D．expensive

小題17:.

A．believe

B．draw

C．know

D．influence

小題18:

A．remember B．forget C．change D．a(chǎn)chieve

小題19:.

A．Parents

B．Teachers

C．Students

D．Strangers

小題20:.

A．health

B．a(chǎn)ppearance

C．a(chǎn)ccents

D．minds

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A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about   36  in work and life.
Before offering his guests   37 , the professor went to the kitchen and   38  with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups -- porcelain（瓷）, plastic, glass, crystal, some   39  and cheap, some exquisite（精致的）and   40 -- telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: “If you   41 , all the nice-looking expensive cups were   42  up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is   __43 for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the   44  of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself   45  no quality to the coffee. In most cases   46  is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you   47  wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously   48  for the best cups... And then you began eyeing each other’s cups.
Now consider this:   49  is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to   50  life, and the type of cup we have does not define（規(guī)定）, nor change the   51  of life we live. Sometimes, by   52  only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has offered us.
God brews（釀造）the coffee, not the cups. Enjoy your coffee!
“The   53  people don’t have the best of everything: They just   54  the best of everything.”
Live simply. Love   55 . Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

小題1:	A．difficulties B．stress C．sadness D．hate

小題2:	A．coffee B．tea C．gift D．cups

小題3:	A．packed B．rushed C．fetched D．returned

小題4:	A．good-looking B．ugly-looking C．plain-looking D．nice-looking

小題5:	A．expensive B．bright C．excellent D．comfortable

小題6:	A．suspected B．noticed C．ignored D．a(chǎn)ppreciated

小題7:	A．filled B．brought C．taken D．used

小題8:	A．normal B．careful C．polite D．rode

小題9:	A．share B．a(chǎn)ccess C．entrance D．source

小題10:

A．puts B．a(chǎn)dds C．a(chǎn)ttaches D．ties

小題11:

A．this B．which C．it D．one

小題12:

A．really B．generally C．possibly D．precisely

小題13:

A．looked B．searched C．a(chǎn)pplied D．went

小題14:

A．Peace B．Joy C．Chance D．Life

小題15:

A．refer B．reflect C．contain D．support

小題16:

A．quality B．quantity C．character D．value

小題17:

A．keeping B．basing C．concentrating D．depending

小題18:

A．coolest B．craziest C．happiest D．saddest

小題19:

A．make B．use C．a(chǎn)ccept D．put

小題20:

A．nervously B．secretly C．generously D．curiously

Fred Michel is one of 7.2 million Americans who moonlight. Once a week, after his day job as medical director of a mental health center, the 40-year-old psychiatrist heads to a part-time job at a treatment center for young people. Twice a month, he travels three hours to another teenage treatment center.
Last year, 5.4 percent of the American workforce held second jobs, according to the US Labor Department, and that looks set to increase this year.
Many workers like the safety that moonlighting provides, says Carl Hausman , the writer of “Moonlighting: 148 Great Ways to Make Money to the Side”.
The information from the US Labor Department shows that 40 percent of US moonlighters take a second job to meet household expenses or pay off debts. Others save money or buy some special things.
People also take second jobs with an eye to the future -- wanting to try out a new field or gain experience.
Michel started moonlighting when medical systems were unstable. He wanted to make sure he wasn’t tied to one system that ended up failing.
Just as the purposes for moonlighting vary, the moonlighters cross all ages and racial groups. And they work in a variety of industries -- no longer just service, office and sales jobs.
“Technology just affects your ability to make money,” Hausman says. “That makes a frequent change in moonlighting.”
As its name means, moonlighting still occurs mostly at night. And that results in some pressures. Chief among them is time.
Full-time employers could misunderstand, too. Some companies do not allow after-hour work because they fear it will affect their employees’ 9-to-5 performance.
“The primary employer is saying, ‘Wait, I’m paying you for the sharp, fresh, energetic you,’” says Tom Gimbel, president and founder of LaSalle Staffing in Chicago. “If you’re burning yourself at both ends, it’s going to show.”
Still, the good done to the moonlighters can be great. Besides extra income, moonlighters enjoy variety, freedom and chance to do something new. They may also find their part-time jobs strengthen what they do full time.
Besides, “it’s fun,” Michel says. Not only do his part-time jobs offer a chance to network, stretch his professional skills and make more money, but they also give him the variety he wouldn’t find just in a full-time job.
“It’s a way of pulling from the spice cabinet,” he says, “and offering a little variety throughout the day.”
小題1:The reason why Fred Michel began to moonlight is that ________.
 

A．he found it exciting to do a part-time job

B．he needed to make ends meet with more money

C．he feared he would lose his present job one day

D．he felt more and more pressure from his employer

小題2:Some companies don’t allow their workers to moonlight because they are afraid ________.

A．their workers cannot do extra-hour work for them

B．their workers will be too tired to try their best at work

C．their workers will one day turn to some other different jobs

D．their workers will not get to work and be off work on time

小題3:The underlined sentence “It’s a way of pulling from the spice cabinet.” in the last paragraph means ________.

A．moonlighting gets you away from the job you don’t enjoy

B．moonlighting offers you freedom to make extra money

C．moonlighting strengthens your professional skills

D．moonlighting brings you chances to do something different

小題4:What is the article mainly about?

A．The ways of moonlighting.	B．The reasons for moonlighting.
C．The problems with moonlighting.	D．The kinds of people who moonlight.

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My mother knew that she could not send me to college and pay for it．If I wanted to go to college, it was up to roe to find out how to get there．I found that I 36   for some grants （助學(xué)金）.There was enough to 37  school and books, but not enough for room and board．I accepted a job as part of a work-study program．I washed dishes in the school cafeteria．My grades went   38   ．It was the hardest work I had   39   done．
Just when I thought I was going to 40  of my college career, a friend told me that his grandmother needed help on the weekends． 41   that was required of me was cooking meals． Now I would have time to study．I went to meet his grandmother and accepted the job．My first   42 was his grandmother' s great love of music．One day, she told me I didn't have enough   43  in my life and decided to teach me the art．Grandma was 44  with my ability and encouraged me to continue．Weekends became more than just books and cooking; they were   45  the wonderful sounds of the piano and two singers．
When Christmas break came, Grandma got a chest cold 46  I was unwilling to leave her．I hadn't been home since Labor Day, and my family was 47  to see me．I said my good-bye, 48  for her temporary care and returned home． 49   I was loading my car to go back to school, the phone rang and my friend told me Grandma died．I hung up the phone feeling like my world had ended．I had 50  my friend, and that was   51  worse than knowing I would have to return to dishwashing．
Four weeks later, I asked to begin the work-study program again．The financial aid advisor looked at me   52  I had lost my mind．I   53 my position, then he smiled and slid me an envelope which was from Grandma．She had known how sick she was．In the envelope was enough money to pay for the rest of my school year and a request that I take piano lessons in her   54  ． Now, years later, when I walk by a piano, I   55  and think of Grandma．She is playing the piano in heaven, I am sure．

小題1:	A．fit B．matched C．suited D．qualified

小題2:	A．cover B．offer C．contain D．include

小題3:	A．back to front B．ins and outs C．up and down D．left to right

小題4:	A．even B．ever C．never D．still

小題5:	A．cut out B．drop out C．leave out D．turn out

小題6:	A．Everything B．Something C．All D．Anything

小題7:	A．idea B．job C．finding D．discovery

小題8:	A．money B．fun C．energy D．a(chǎn)mbition

小題9:	A．persuaded B．stuck C．impressed D．beaten

小題10:

A．filled with B．covered with C．dotted with D．equipped with

小題11:

A．therefore B．then C．or D．a(chǎn)nd

小題12:

A．nervous B．surprised C．a(chǎn)nxious D．shocked

小題13:

A．settled B．recommended C．organized D．a(chǎn)rranged

小題14:

A．Before B．As C．After D．Since

小題15:

A．lost B．missed C．forgotten D．known

小題16:

A．far B．fairly C．very D．more

小題17:

A．a(chǎn)s long as B．a(chǎn)s if C．even if D．now that

小題18:

A．explained B．expressed C．realized D．a(chǎn)nnounced

小題19:

A．way B．need C．memory D．response

小題20:

A．smile B．cry C．leave D．escape

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Stefan and Erika Svanstrom on a four-month honeymoon were hit by several natural disasters, including the Australian floods, Christchurch earthquake and Japanese tsunami.
The    36   couple left Sweden on December 6 and were    37   caught in Munich, Germany, due to one of Europe’s worst snowstorms.
Later, they flew on to Australia which then    38   with one of the most terrible hurricanes in the nation’s history. From there, the couple,    39  , were forced to    40   for 24 hours on the floor of a shopping centre with 2500 others.
“Trees were being    41   and big branches were scattered across the streets,” Stefan told Sweden’s Expressen newspaper. “We    42   escaped”
The couple then flew to Christchurch, New Zealand.    43   their arriving, a massive earthquake    44   magnitude 6.3 hit the city on February 22.
Erika said “We could not visit the city since it was completely in    45  , so instead we travelled around before going to Japan.” But days after the Svanstroms arrived, Tokyo was    46   by Japan’s largest earthquake    47   records began. “The trembling was horrible and we saw roof debris (碎片) fly off the buildings,” Mr. Svantrom said. “   48   seemed the buildings were swaying    49  .”
The family returned to Sweden on March 29 after a(n)    50   calmer visit to their last destination China.
But Mr. Svanstrom, who also survived the very tsunami    51   hit Southeast Asia in 2004, said “I know marriages have to experience some    52  , but I think we have    53   most of them.” ,   54   that the marriage had become strong.
“We’ve certainly experienced    55   our fair share of catastrophes, but the most important thing is that we’re together and happy.” said the couple.

小題1:	A．new-married B．newly-marry C．newly-married D．new-marry

小題2:	A．finally B．eventually C．gradually D．immediately

小題3:	A．met B．faced C．hit D．come

小題4:	A．in vain B．in panic C．in sorrow D．in depression

小題5:	A．hide B．stay C．remain D．shelter

小題6:	A．taken over B．turned over C．got over D．knocked over

小題7:	A．nearly B．narrowly C．a(chǎn)lmost D．easily

小題8:	A．At B．With C．On D．For

小題9:	A．measuring B．is measured C．measures D．measured

小題10:

A．mess B．order C．chaos D．control

小題11:

A．effected B．destroyed C．shaken D．suffered

小題12:

A．when B．while C．a(chǎn)s D．since

小題13:

A．It B．There C．That D．What

小題14:

A．in and out B．here and there C．backwards and forwards D．back and forth

小題15:

A．pretty B．fairly C．much D．even

小題16:

A．which B．a(chǎn)s C．that D．what

小題17:

A．trials B．tricks C．trips D．triangles

小題18:

A．looked through B．put through C．come through D．got through

小題19:

A．a(chǎn)dded B．a(chǎn)dding C．a(chǎn)dded to D．a(chǎn)dding to

小題20:

A．rather than B．other than C．more than D．less than

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When Lucy walked into Hardaway High school on her first day as a high school student. She felt  36  by so many classes and the crowded  37 .
“I don’t like being in a big crowd.” Lucy said “It was  38 at first, because the school was really big. I lost  39  many times. I wasn’t  40  to seeing people so tall and big.
But a few weeks later, Lucy has felt  41  at home at school now, thanks to the school’s Mentoring(指導(dǎo)) Matters program. The club  42  a senior student and a new student a pair, in order to help new students easily adapt to the new  43 .
“It really  44 with my problems and helped me choose the right  45  ”said Lucy. She has made friends with a senior student  46 this program.
“We  47  get along well” she said. “We talked on the phone and she  48  my mother and my little sister.”
Kevin is working with a new student called Susan. He said, “At first I was saying  49  I made mistakes in my first year. I hope it can help her in some way.
Linda, a senior student, is in seven different  50  and has encouraged the new student Tony to  51 them, too.
“Don’t lose heart if no one talks to you at first Linda said, “Join clubs. Surround yourself with  52  people.” Besides, the two of them have worked together to  53 Tony’s science grades.
“I’m good at science myself, and I’m helping him pass.” Linda said.
Tony said he  54  the help and advice.
“If she didn’t do it, I would just be sitting in my  55  by myself.” Tony said, “she pushed me to want to do more.” Now the students are living in harmony.
36. A. puzzled          B. shocked      C. pleased          D. excited
37. A. doors            B. students     C. hallways         D. balcony
38. A. frightening      B. satisfactory     C. disappointing        D. comfortable

小題1:	A．it B．myself C．one D．me

小題2:	A．a(chǎn)ttached B．suited C．devoted D．used

小題3:	A．much B．well C．more D．better

小題4:	A．makes B．gets C．has D．a(chǎn)llows

小題5:	A．study B．life C．touch D．subject

小題6:	A．developed B．treated C．marked D．helped

小題7:	A．book B．method C．path D．course

小題8:	A．by B．through C．on D．a(chǎn)cross

小題9:	A．could B．should C．would D．must

小題10:

A．surprised B．met C．discussed D．informed

小題11:

A．whether B．when C．what D．how

小題12:

A．clubs B．groups C．teams D．classes

小題13:

A．part B．join C．miss D．a(chǎn)ttend

小題14:

A．loyal B．inactive C．positive D．important

小題15:

A．change B．correct C．test D．improve

小題16:

A．considered B．noticed C．enjoyed D．wondered

小題17:

A．box B．chair C．room D．class

When Chato’s barking didn’t stir Jerrica Seals, the recently adopted dog tried nibbling on the teenager’s leg to get the girl out of the burning house.?
“No one was hurt.” Fort Myers firefighters responded at about 7:00 a.m.
Five people lived in the Garcia’s home. That was neighbor Janice Hamilton’s main concern when she looked out of her window Friday and saw the flames. “I just threw my pants on to run outside and make sure they knew how many people lived there,” Hamilton said. “It was scary.”
“Seals called me screamingly,” said Leticia Vega, 36, the sister of Seals’ boyfriend, Javier Garcia, 23, who owns the house. “She said the dog woke her up barking, jumped on the bed and bit her on the leg.”?
It is said that Garcia’s brother brought Chato home several weeks ago after the animal wandered onto a Lehigh Acres construction site. Since then, Vega said, Chato had been mostly quiet until it mattered. “He doesn’t usually bark.” Vega said. “He’s really friendly.”?
According to deputy fire chief Steve Clyatt, possibly the fire started because of an improper extension cord(電纜) used on a window air conditioner. More than half of the house was burned down. There was extensive smoke and water damage in the remainder of the structure. Estimates （估計(jì)）for repair costs were unavailable. “I’d say it’s unlikely they will recover this, but I’ve been surprised before.” Clyatt said.?
小題1:Which of the following would be the best title for the passage??

A．Janice Hamilton Helps Save Neighbors?

B．Firefighters Put out House Fire?

C．A Dog Saves the Whole Family from House Fire?

D．Family Needs Help Due to House Fire

小題2:The underlined word “they” in the third paragraph most probably refers to _______.

A．other neighbors?	B．Hamilton’s family members?
C．Vega and her brother Garcia?	D．the firefighters

小題3:By saying “I’d say it’s unlikely they will recover this, but I’ve been surprised before.” in the
last paragraph, Clyatt means _______.?

A．it’s a wonder that Seals survived the fire?	B．the house was badly damaged?
C．such a big fire was seldom seen?	D．Chato is a very clever dog

小題4:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned??

A．The person who called the firefighters.?

B．The possible cause of the accident.?

C．The relationship between Seals and Garcia.?

D．The owner of the house.