Unit 3 Sea Exploration——Using Language
一、单词拼写
1.They became farmers and _____(商人),worked in mills and big companies.
2.This year they have introduced three new products to _____(扩展) their range.
3.Secretary of State John Hay had _____(达成) a series of peace treaties.
4.He was a good painter,but not in the same ____(水平) as Picasso.
5.After the Norman Conquest the forest became a _____(王室的) hunting preserve.
二、阅读理解
An earthquake is one of the most common natural calamities. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.
Fragile (易碎的) items, like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. When there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire outbreaks during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.
During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases at all times.
If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.
If trapped in debris (碎片), cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself. Do not move about or kick up dust.
1.What does the underlined word “calamities” mean in the passage
A.Scenes. B.Disasters.
C.Conditions. D.Sciences.
2.During the earthquake, people are advised to ________.
A.go out of the building at once
B.drive to a safe place quickly
C.take shelter under a tree
D.turn off electricity and gas immediately
3.What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris
A.Tap on a pipe or wall for help.
B.Cover their mouths with handkerchiefs.
C.Light a match for warmth.
D.Use a whistle for help.
4.What's the passage mainly about
A.The damage caused by earthquakes.
B.The rescue work after earthquakes.
C.How to prevent earthquakes.
D.What to do during earthquakes.
三、语法填空
Several thousand years ago,the silk trade first reached Europe via the Silk Road,1. brought with it not only excellent silk clothes and decorative items,but also the ancient culture of the Far East.From then on,silk 2. (regard) as the symbol of Eastern civilization.
According to 3. ancient Chinese legend,it was the Yellow Emperor
4. ordered the fibers woven into cloth and made into silk clothes,which were 5. (extreme) soft and comfortable.Later generations worshiped the Yellow Emperor 6. the God of Weaving.
China is the birthplace of sericulture (养蚕).Sericulture,including planting mulberry trees,raising silk worms and 7. (produce) silk fabric,has been an essential form of labor in China for 8. (century).The Chinese ancestors had invented flat weaving and figured weaving techniques,and colored cloth using natural vermilion (朱红) dye.
With the 9. (improve) in loom construction and printing and dyeing methods,more varieties of silk were developed.China possessed the most 10.
(advance) silk dyeing and weaving techniques of the ancient world.
四、读后续写
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。
During my school days,whenever I was asked to write an essay (文章) about brave people and their brave deeds,I always focused on heroes in news reports risking their lives to save others.But from that day on,I could write how my Mom,in her determined way,saved our elderly neighbor.
The event that stands out in my memory happened one morning when I was only 10 years old.I was doing my homework when I heard raised voices.At first I thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below our flat often became loud,but I 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.When I opened the front door of our flat to have a look outside,a thick cloud of smoke,billowing (汹涌) up from the ground floor,greeted me.It hit me that the motorcycle shop had caught fire.
My Mom,who had been working in the kitchen,hurried to the living room.We rushed out of the door and along the corridor(走廊) through the smoke.We were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Mom stopped and thought for a while.She turned around and headed back the way we came.Puzzled but having no idea what she was doing,I followed her.
It became clear soon that Mom had remembered the Korean lady in her 70s living next door to us,whom we called Jane.Mom began banging on the door,but got no answer.As the smoke thickened around us,I could see many of our neighbors—some still in their pyjamas(睡衣)—running for safety.The thought of fear crossed my mind.
“She must have already run for safety like everyone else! Let's rush downstairs!” I begged.But Mom refused to give up.“I know Jane's still inside.” She said she was familiar with Jane's daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:
I noticed the flame was reaching up.
Paragraph 2:
Luckily,some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help.
一、单词拼写
1.merchants
2.extend
3.negotiated
4.league
5.royal
二、阅读理解
1.B 考查词义猜测。依据下文中的“It may cause great damage”可知,地震是一种最常见的自然灾害,故选B。
2.D 考查细节理解。依据第三段中的“Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens”可知,作者建议人们在地震发生时立即关闭电和燃气,故选D。
3.C 考查细节理解。依据题干中的“they are trapped in debris”可知答案出自尾段,依据尾段中的“Do not light a match because you may burn yourself”可知C项正确。
4.D 考查主旨大意。通读全文可知,作者主要介绍了人们在地震发生时该做什么,不该做什么,故选D。
三、语法填空
1.which [考查定语从句。分析句子可知,本句是定语从句。空格处在句中指代前面的句子,此时要用关系词which,故本空填which。]
2.was regarded [考查一般过去时的被动语态。分析句子可知,本句中缺少谓语动词,其中的主语silk与谓语动词是被动关系,根据语境可知本句用一般过去时,故空格处用一般过去时的被动语态,故填was regarded。]
3.an [考查冠词。分析句子可知,空格处在句中表示数量“一”,因为ancient 是以元音音素开头的,要用不定冠词an,故填an。]
4.that/who [考查强调句。分析句子可知,本句是强调句。被强调部分为the Yellow Emperor,指人。故填that/who。]
5.extremely [考查副词。空格处在句中修饰形容词soft和comfortable,修饰形容词一般用副词形式,故填extremely。]
6.as [考查介词。分析句子及语境可知,空格处在句中意为“作为”,因此,用介词as。故填as。]
7.producing [考查动名词作宾语。空格处在句中作介词including的宾语,要用动词的 ing形式,故填producing。]
8.centuries [考查名词复数。分析句意可知,此处是指几个世纪,要用名词的复数形式,故填centuries。]
9.improvement [考查名词作宾语。空格处在句中作介词with的宾语,一般名词作宾语,故填名词improvement。]
10.advanced [考查词性转换。空格处在句中作定语,修饰名词短语silk dyeing and weaving techniques。根据语境可知,此处是指最先进的,即形容词advanced。故填advanced。]
四、读后续写
Paragraph 1:
I noticed the flame was reaching up.Frozen with fear,I stood rooted to the spot.I comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Mom's hand tightly.By then,both of us were coughing and our eyes were stinging.Time seemed to stand still,though we were probably there for only two or three minutes.I begged Mom to run for safety as quickly as possible.Mom tried to shield(挡住) her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head.She kept pounding against the door.I burst out crying.
Paragraph 2:
Luckily,some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help.A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in our minds.Learning that Ms.Jane must be still in the room,they immediately forced the door open.Sure enough,Ms.Jane was lying in bed,unconscious.She was carried downstairs and then rushed to hospital,where she finally came to herself.Everybody felt relieved and our joy was immense.Mom was praised for her brave and selfless act,because of which she has been my hero ever since.
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