Unit 4 单元检测卷
阅读理解
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When an earthquake hit a small town,many houses fell down.After the earthquake,all the newspapers reported many stories about some of the families who were in trouble.
One Sunday,when I was reading a newspaper,a special picture touched me.It gave the clothing sizes of each family member.I thought that this would be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky than themselves.I said to my seven year old twins,Brad and Brett,and three year old Meghan,“We have so much,and these poor people now have nothing.We'll share what we have with them.”
I filled a box with foods and clothes.While I was doing this,I encouraged the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favourite things.Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and games and put them together.Then she walked away.A few minutes later she came back with Lucy,her much loved doll.She put the doll on top of the other toys.“Oh,dear,” I said.“You don't have to give Lucy.You love her so much.”Meghan said,“Lucy makes me happy,Mommy.Maybe she'll make another little girl happy,too.”
I looked at Meghan for a long moment.She taught me a lesson.It's easy to give something that we don't want any more,but hard to give what we cherish (珍爱),isn't it
1.The writer has________ children.
A.one B.two
C.three D.four
2.The underlined word “donate” in paragraph 3 probably means “________”.
A.捐赠 B.丢掉
C.展出 D.放好
3.Which of the following is TRUE
A.An earthquake happened in the writer's hometown.
B.The writer let Meghan give her much loved doll.
C.The writer decided to buy some clothes for those people in trouble.
D.The writer thinks it is more difficult to give what we love a lot.
4.What's the best title for this passage
A.A Family Story
B.The Spirit of Giving
C.The Way of Helping Others
D.A Sad Experience
B
You have just finished eating an apple while on a hike.You are on a path without rubbish bins;what do you do with the apple core (核)?If you answered “throw it in the grass” because you always thought fruit would not have a bad influence on nature,prepare for a slowly nodding “ahhh” moment.
According to the people at Glacier National Park,decomposition (分解) of fruit litter takes much longer than you probably imagine;at the same time,it causes other problems.These “natural” food will not decompose quickly.Some fruit products can take years to decompose depending on the environment they are in!
When animals start to get their food from people,they may stop looking for their own food in nature.This is very dangerous because animals need different foods to stay healthy.Food waste also draws animals to areas where there are a lot of people.And when food is thrown out of a car window,animals may develop the habit of searching roadsides for food,which increases the chances of their being hit by a car.
In fact,apples,bananas and oranges are not native to Glacier National Park.If they are eaten by wild animals,they will probably cause the animals to get sick.Seeds (种子) of these fruit or vegetables that end up on the ground could result in an exotic plant growth.And then,of course,there is the simple fact that nobody wants to see somebody else's fruit litter,which has already gone bad,while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
I know that it's hard enough to get people not to litter plastic bags and water bottles,but even so,this article serves as a good public service announcement (公益广告).In the words of the Wildlife Center of Virginia,no litter is safe litter,not even an apple core.
5.How does the author start the text
A.By collecting readers' answers.
B.By describing a situation in life.
C.By encouraging people to protect nature.
D.By explaining how to deal with fruit litter.
6.What influence would throwing food waste have on animals
A.It provides different foods for them.
B.It prevents them from dying of hunger.
C.It develops their dependency on humans.
D.It makes them lose the ability to live in nature.
7.What does the underlined word “exotic” in paragraph 4 mean
A.Foreign. B.Wild.
C.Sick. D.Strong.
8.Why does the author write the text
A.To advise us not to eat while hiking.
B.To ask us to protect the wild animals.
C.To explain how food waste is decomposed.
D.To call on people not to litter food waste.
C
When you think of the Himalayas, you may picture tall, rocky, snow covered peaks. But that's not true.
The subnival (亚冰雪的) region is the zone between the treeline and the snowline. It is 5 to 15 times as large as the areas of glaciers (冰川) and permanent snow, which means studying it is vital to understanding the Himalayas as a whole.
The treeline is the edge of an ecosystem where trees are able to grow, and beyond the treeline environmental conditions become too tough to allow tree growth. Meanwhile, snowlines are the boundaries on mountains that separate areas with permanent snow (where snow is present for the majority of the year) from areas with seasonal or no snow.
Researchers used satellite data from 1993 to 2018 to measure plant cover between 4,150 meters and 6,000 meters above sea level. The scientists discovered that the greatest increase in plant cover was between an altitude of 5,000 meters and 5,500 meters. Subnival plants mostly include small shrubs and grasses.
Even areas once completely occupied by glaciers now hold rocks covered with mosses (苔藓), lichen (地衣), and sometimes even flowers. In addition, the snowline seems to be retreating,_while the treeline is expanding. This shows that the region is becoming warmer, causing more melting of snow and allowing vegetation to move up in height.
In the past 40 years, 25% of all Himalayan ice has been lost due to global warming. Himalayan glaciers are reducing by about 0.5 meters each year. The rate of glacier melting has doubled in this decade. The melting of glaciers increases water in the region, making it wetter. Receding snow also forces the snowline to move up, providing a greater amount of area for the warm and moist conditions, which are perfect for vegetation growth.
As of now, we do not know whether vegetation will accelerate or slow down the rate of glacier melting.
1.How does the writer develop the third paragraph
A.By making explanations.
B.By giving some examples.
C.By analyzing cause and effect.
D.By listing specific data.
2.What does the underlined word “retreating” mean in paragraph 5
A.Disappearing. B.Lengthening.
C.Withdrawing. D.Widening.
3.What is the direct effect of global warming on the Himalayas
A.The snowline moves up.
B.Glaciers are melting faster.
C.The subnival area is wetter.
D.Plants grow much better.
4.What is the best title for the text
A.The Climate of Himalayas Is Changing
B.Icebergs in the Himalayas Disappear
C.Plants Are Diverse in the Himalayas
D.Plant Life Spreads in the Himalayas
D
Bamboo is one of the nature's most surprising plants.Many people call this plant a tree,but it is a kind of grass.
Like other kinds of grass,a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground,but it will grow back very quickly.A Japanese scientist recorded one bamboo plant that grew almost 1.5 meters in 24 hours!Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe.There are more than 1,000 kinds of bamboo that grow around the world on both mountains and plains (平原).
Not all bamboo looks the same.Some bamboo plants are very thin.They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while_others_may_grow_to_more_than_30_ centimeters_across.This plant also comes in different colors,from yellow to black to green.
Many Asian countries have been using bamboo for hundreds of years.They often use bamboo for building new buildings.As a matter of fact,the cables (绳索) that hold up the hanging bridge across the Min River in Sichuan are made of bamboo.The bridge has been in use for more than 1,000 years,and is still holding strong.
In Africa,engineers are teaching poor farmers how to find water using bamboo.These African countries need cheap ways to find water because they have no money,and their fields often die from no rain and no water.It seems that bamboo is one of the best things they can use.Bamboo pipes and drills (钻) can help to make the poor thirsty fields be watered.
1.How is bamboo like grass
A.It is thin and easy to cut.
B.It grows everywhere.
C.It grows quickly after it's cut short.
D.It is short and green.
2.The sentence “while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across” means “Some other bamboo plants may grow to be very ________.”
A.short B.strong
C.thick D.tall
3.From the text we know ________.
A.most people call bamboo plant trees
B.a bamboo plant may grow 4.5 meters in three days
C.the bamboo plant changes its colors when it grows
D.a bridge held by bamboo cable was built thousands of years ago
4.Why did the engineers teach the poor farmers in Africa to make use of bamboo
A.Because it is cheap.
B.Because it is colorful.
C.Because it drills fast.
D.Because it is used by Asians.
阅读七选五
1 However,all floods are not alike.Some floods develop slowly,sometimes over a period of days.But flash floods can develop quickly,sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain.Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water.It carries rocks and mud and can sweep away most things in its path.Overland flooding occurs outside a river but still can be harmful.Flooding can also occur when a dam breaks,producing effects similar to flash floods.
If a flood is likely to occur in your area,you should:
Listen to the radio for information. 2 Don't wait for instructions to move.
If you have time to prepare,you should:
Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor furniture.More essential items to an upper floor. 3 Do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
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Don't walk through moving water.Six inches of moving water can make you fall.If you have to walk in water,walk where the water is not moving.Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
Don't drive into flooded areas.If flood water rises around your car,give up the car and move higher ground if you can do so safely. 5
The following are guidelines for the period following a flood:
Listen to news reports to learn whether the community's water supply is safe to drink.Stay away from downed power lines,and report them to the power company.
A.Turn off all pieces of electrical equipment.
B.Otherwise you and the car can be quickly swept away.
C.The following are tips about escaping from floods.
D.Floods are one of the most common disasters in the US.
E.If you have to leave your home right away,remember the following tips.
F.If there is any possibility of a flash flood,move immediately to higher ground.
G.There are many natural disasters like floods,storms,hurricanes in the US every year.
完形填空
The earthquake was over and the city was in ruins.
I had no choice but to walk home as all the __1__ had stopped as a result of the quake.On my way home I __2__ an old lady at a bakery shop giving out free bread,which made my heart __3__.A man was holding a sign saying,“Please use our house.” He was __4__ his house for people to go to the restroom.
My friend,who wanted to be of help to others,stood in the cold with a sign “If you don't __5__ a motorcycle,I'll be glad to drive you home.” And then I saw him pick up an old man and drive him all the way to a faraway place!
The next day I drove to have my car filled up.There was not enough __6__ now and many gas stations were either closed or had very __7__ lines.I got worried,since I was behind fifteen cars.Finally,when my __8__ came,the man smiled and said,“__9__ this situation,we are only giving 30 dollars' worth of gas per person.Is that alright?” “Of course.It's nice that we are all able to __10__,”I said.His smile gave me so much comfort.
At the escape center I saw a man __11__ when people brought food to him.It was the first time in three days that food had been brought to their center.However,after he cleaned up the tears,his next __12__ surprised me.“I am very __13__ that we are provided with food.But people in the city next to us haven't __14__ any food at all.Please go to that center as well.” Hearing that,I realized there was a bright future on the other side of this __15__.
1.A.life B.business
C.rescue D.traffic
2.A.noticed B.missed
C.ignored D.caught
3.A.kind B.broken
C.warm D.empty
4.A.opening B.selling
C.repairing D.building
5.A.buy B.care
C.matter D.mind
6.A.gas B.information
C.food D.water
7.A.direct B.fine
C.long D.thin
8.A.time B.turn
C.duty D.decision
9.A.Except for B.Together with
C.Instead of D.Because of
10.A.share B.offer
C.learn D.choose
11.A.crying B.eating
C.smiling D.singing
12.A.ways B.roles
C.words D.promises
13.A.sure B.grateful
C.surprised D.proud
14.A.bought B.wasted
C.prepared D.received
15.A.disaster B.chance
C.city D.center
语法填空
David was a normal boy, but he had been born deaf.He was well known to everyone in town, and they were all very fond 1.____________ him.Unfortunately, he always seemed to be treated 2.____________ (different) from everyone else.
David didn't like this very much.But the person 3.____________ disliked this most was his friend Michael.Michael decided that things had to change.So he managed to persuade other people in town 4.____________ (choose) one day of the festival for deaf people this year.During that whole day,everyone in town would have to wear earplugs (耳塞).The day 5.____________ (call) The Day of Silence, and when it arrived everyone stuck plugs in their ears.As the hours passed, people began to realize 6.____________ difficult life was for the deaf.Soon no one was thinking of David as a deaf person.7.____________ (use) his usual gestures, David was the one who could communicate best with everyone.They were 8.____________ (surprise) at his ability to find solutions to almost any problem.They realized all David needed was a little 9.____________ (much) time than others to communicate.That was the only difference.
It was on this day that everyone realized they have to give people a chance to show how 10.____________ (use) they are.
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CADB BCAD ACBD CCBA DFAEB
DACAD ACBDA ACBDC
1.of
2.differently
3.who/that
4.to choose
5.was called
6.how
7.Using
8.surprised
9.more
10.useful