综合检测(四)
Unit 4 Earthquakes
(时间：100分钟；满分120分)Ⅰ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale”. A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger than life.An African-American man named John Henry was the__1__of the people who built the__2__.He was known for his__3__.He worked for the railroads.By the time John Henry was a young man，he was one of the best__4__in the country.People said he worked so fast that his__5__moved like lightening.
One day，a salesman came to the work area with a new drilling machine powered by__6__.He said it could drill holes faster than twelve men working together.But the supervisor of the workers__7__the salesman's claims.He told the salesman that John Henry could__8__more than twenty men working together.But the salesman didn't believe him so a__9__took place.At first，the steam-powered drill worked two times__10__than John Henry did.Then，he started working with a hammer in each hand, He worked faster and faster.His wife and son cheered when the machine was pulled from the tunnel.But he kept on working，faster and faster.He hit the__11__so hard that his body began to fail him.He became weak，and__12__.His wife and son cried sadly.Soon，the steam drill and other machines__13__the steel-drivers.Many laborers left their families，looking for work.They took the only jobs they could find.As they worked，some sang about John Henry.We are not sure whether John Henry really lives but many people say he__14__the spirit of growth in__15__during this period.
1．A.leader B．soul
C．hero D．boss
2．A.houses B．bridges
C．railroads D．roads
3．A.strength B．kindness
C．courage D．bravery
4．A.steel-drivers B．bus-drivers
C．car-drivers D．subway-drivers
5．A.hands B．hammers
C．sticks D．steals
6．A.gas B．air
C．water D．steam
7．A.dismissed B．disliked
C．discovered D．discouraged
8．A.win B．beat
C．kill D．hurt
9．A.race B．show
C．performance D．game
10．A.slower B．faster
C．higher D．lower
11．A.rock B．wall
C．steel D．machine
12．A.slept B．sobbed
C．cried D．died
13．A.placed B．replaced
C．hit D．recovered
14．A.represented B．presented
C．remembered D．realized
15．A.Africa B．Asia
C．Europe D．America
Ⅱ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
The hostess was to have a party and entertain guests at home. She busied herself so early in the morning, cleaning the house. She was so tired 16.________ she felt pain in her waist and on the back. Drops of sweat fell from her forehead. She did not finish cleaning the house 17.________ dusk.
18．________(look) at the clean and tidy drawing room, she released a sigh with a smile on her face. The guests were coming! Entering the drawing room, they 19.________(attract) by the fresh flowers. Surprisingly pleased, they cheered in praise, “Oh, what beautiful flowers！”
“How colorful and fragrant！”
“Just a look at it, and life is full of pleasure！”
Then they went on to express their thanks 20.________ the hostess for her 21.________(delicate) arranged flowers.
With an embarrassed smile, the hostess said，“ I am glad you like it. Thank you for your praise. I was 22.________ bit surprised about it. I 23.________ make detailed arrangement for your honor. I was busy the whole day cleaning and mopping. As to the flowers in the vase, it is a piece of cake. I did it by just lifting my hand. Now you are 24.________(aware) of my hard work and praise 25.________highly for my easiest effort. It is beyond my expectation.”
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
My 10-year-old Donna said，“Mom，I made a new friend at school today.Can she come over tomorrow？” Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to_bring_her_out_of_her_shell.
“Sure，honey，that sounds great，” I said，thinking back to my own best friend，Lillian.We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights，New York.We met at the age of 10，too.Like my daughter，I was shy，but Lillian drew me out.She was one of the friendliest people in school，with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile.
In senior high school，Lillian went on a trip to Florida.This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days.“I'll be back soon，” she told me.But three days later，Lillian's sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadn't come out any more.Soon，my family moved to New Jersey.Whenever I thought of her，tears came into my eyes.
The next day Donna brought her new friend home，“Hi，Mrs.Loggia，” the little girl said.Her hair was so shiny and black and she shot me a big smile.“My name is Laura.”
My daughter's new friend was so much like Lillian.I was still puzzled (迷惑) when Laura's mom came to pick her up later that afternoon.I opened the door to let her in.“Judy！” she cried，“It's me，Lillian's sister，from Washington Heights.” Yes，my daughter's friend looked familiar.She was Lillian's niece.
26．The underlined words in the first paragraph “to bring her out of her shell” mean________.
A．to help her become less shy
B．to help her become smart
C．to help her live happily
D．to help her walk out of her house
27．Laura looked familiar to the writer because she________.
A．was Lillian's niece
B．was as old as her daughter
C．was from Washington Heights
D．had shiny black hair and a big smile，too
28．Why did the writer lose her best friend？Because________.
A．she moved to New Jersey
B．they were different from each other
C．her best friend travelled to Florida
D．her best friend lost her life on a trip
29．“I knew we would be best friends forever.” is a sentence from the passage and should be put at the end of________.
A．Paragraph 2 B．Paragraph 3
C．Paragraph 4 D．Paragraph 5
30．We can infer (推断) from the passage that________.
A．Laura is outgoing
B．Laura helps Donna a lot
C．Laura and Donna are of the same age
D．Judy moved to New Jersey because of Lillian's death
B
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：
·Visit art museums.They offer different kinds of activities to excite your kids' interest.Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces，traveling exhibits，book signings(签名)by children's favorite writers，and even musical shows，plays and some other arts.
·Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.Also，ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
·Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Pre-show play shops are directed by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about acting arts.Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
·Try hands-on_science.Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country.These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike.They'll keep your child active both in mind and body the whole day through while pushing buttons(按钮)，experimenting，and building.When everyone is tired，enjoy a fun family science show，commonly found in these museums.
31．If a child is interested in the universe，he will probably visit________.
A．a Youtheater
B．an art museum
C．a natural history museum
D．a hands-on science museum
32．What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A．Look at rock collections.
B．See dinosaur models.
C．Watch puppet making.
D．Give playing or acting.
33．What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?
A．Science games made or directed by kids.
B．Learning science by doing things.
C．A show of kids' science work.
D．Reading science books.
34．Your child would like to practise drawing some paintings by himself，which place will you take him to?
A．Hands-on science museums.
B．A Youtheater.
C．A natural history museum.
D．Art museums.
35．Where does this text probably come from?
A．A science textbook. B．A tourist map.
C．A museum guide. D．A news report.
C
There are a lot of strong tsunamis (海啸) because of the size of the ocean and large earthquakes there.In open seas tsunamis are only one or two meters high.But when they are near land，they can be as high as six or seven meters.
Houses and cars near the sea can be swept away by these big waves.Because tsunamis move fast and can travel to the other side of the sea within one day，they may affect a lot of places.
Do you know the worst tsunamis in history in the world? Look through the following list.
Worst tsunamis
Location
Year
Deaths
Indian Ocean
2004
150,000
South China Sea
1782
40,000
South Java Sea
1883
36,500
Tokaido-Nankaido，Japan
1707
30,000
Sartriku，Japan
1896
26,360
Northern Chile
1868
25,674
Southwest Kyushu Island，Japan
1792
15,030
Moro Gulf，Philippines
1976
8,000
Tokaido-Kashima，Japan
1703
5,233
Nankaido，Japan
1605
5,000
36.What kind of people is the passage mainly written for?
A．Scientists. B．Artists.
C．Experts. D．Common readers.
37．According to the chart，how many tsunamis have struck Japan?
A．Two. B．Five.
C．Six. D．Four.
38．Which century has the most tsunamis according to the chart?
A．The 18th century. B．The 19th century.
C．The 21st century. D．The 20th century.
39．According to the chart，how many people died in the 1700s as a result of tsunamis?
A．89,000. B．94,645.
C．90,263. D．30,000.
40．According to the chart，the second-worst tsunami happened in________.
A．Northern Chile B．Nankaido，Japan
C．Indian Ocean D．South China Sea
D
Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship.It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable_young_people (ages 7—17) with a volunteer(志愿者) adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.
Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married，single，with or without children.Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement (代替者) parents or social workers.They are tutors：someone to trust，to have fun with，to talk and go to when needed.
A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months.They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park，cooking，playing sport or going to a football match.These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect，confidence and life direction.
Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world.It is the large and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.
Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008.Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school.“I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”
Emily's mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be helpful to Emily by “providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to value her self-worth.”
Sarah wanted to take part in a volunteer program.“I googled it and found out how to be a part of it.I thought it would be fun for me to take part in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helpful and enjoyable to both Emily and Sarah.They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful，happy and unusually good girl she is!
41．What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?
A．To offer students public services.
B．To help students improve their grades.
C．To organize sport activities for young people.
D．To provide partnership and fun for young people.
42．A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least________.
A．24 hours B．36 hours
C．48 hours D．72 hours
43．According to Emily's mother，this program may provide Emily with ________.
A．advice from her teachers
B．a new way to value herself
C．a new way to value her schoolmates
D．more thoughts from her schoolmates
44．Why did Sarah want to join in the program?
A．She used to be a volunteer.
B．She needed a part-time job.
C．She felt a bit bored with her life.
D She wanted to get a difficult but interesting job
45．According to the passage，the underlined phrase “vulnerable young people” in the first paragraph are probably those who are ________.
A．popular at school
B．rather in good health
C．easily hurt in feeling
D．sure about their own ability to do things
Ⅳ.信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
A. CALIFORNIA: Log Cabin Wilderness Camp Getaway (L. A. Area Council, 233 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026; [213] 413－4400): Backpacking (背包徒步旅行) is the top activity at this camp, including classes in backpacking stove (火炉) operation, back country first aid, water purification (净化) , and map and compass skills.
B．WISCONSIN: Gardner Dam Scout Camp (Bay-Lakes Council, P. O. Box 267, Appleton, WI 54912; [920] 734－5705): Whitewater canoeing (激流独木舟运动) is offered if you want to have fun on the river. A 35-mile overnight mountain biking trip is for those who prefer to stay on dry land. The camp is for boys and girls 12－18.
C．KANSAS: Spanish Peaks Scout Camp (Santa Fe Trail Council, 1513 E. Fulton Terrace, Garden City, KS 67846; [620]275－51620): Rock climbing around the camp and mountain climbing, including an attempt of topping East Spanish Peak. Join us and meet new friends and learn new activities.
D．IDAHO: Camp Aspen Ridge (Trapper Paths Council, 1200 East 5400 South, South Ogden, UT 84403; [801] 479－5460): Horseback riding and hillwalking are popular on the paths. Swimming, canoeing, rowing and fishing activities are offered on the lake. Learn about the culture and have fun!
E．MORTH CAROLINA: Camp Bud Schiele (Piedmont Council, 1222 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28053; [704]864－2694): Learn about the environment of the area while taking trips deep into the woods. Then spend Friday testing what you've learned against other groups. Activities are in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the state.
F．MAINE：Camp Roosevelt (Katahdin Area Council, Bangor, ME 04402; [207]866－2241): The log cabin dining house was built in 1929 and offers good camp food. Once you get your fill, take on the camp's Leaders Today program, which will have you climbing, jumping and working your way to better leadership skills.
在第46至50题中，Susan, Mike, Jane, George 和Tom正计划参加一个夏令营。选出符合各人需求的最佳选项，选项中有一项是多余选项。
46．Susan, a biology student, has a particular interest in wildlife. She is curious about how people and wildlife can co-exist peacefully in an area. She would like to study the environment and wild animals. With information she gathers in the camp she hopes to complete her project on wildlife.
47．Mike is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a while. He and his classmates have decided to join a summer camp where they can learn outdoor skills and learn to solve problems all by themselves.
48．Jane is longing for a break from school life. She wants to try something different and exciting. She is especially interested in mountain biking and water sports.
49．George is a born leader and is popular among his classmates. As a chairman of the Student Club, he often organizes activities and games. He'd like to attend wilderness courses which offer youth a chance to learn, lead and succeed.
50．Tom is a sports fan and a lover of the outdoors. Besides water sports, he enjoys horse-racing and hiking. He would like to go to a camp which offers a great variety of sports.
Ⅴ.读写任务(满分25分)
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were using smoke to force the mice inside a hole to come out, they saw two mice, after all the others escaped, squeezing slowly out at the exit of the hole. The strange thing was that after they came out, they did not run away immediately. Instead, one chased after the other near the exit of the hole. It seemed that one was trying to bite the tail of the other.
Everyone was puzzled, so they stepped closer to take a look. They realized that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything, and the other one was trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so he could pull the blind one with him to escape.
After witnessing what happened, everyone was speechless and lost in thought. Then one serious Rome official said, “I think husband and wife.” A Chinese, who was accustomed to the firm tradition of loyalty to parents, said, “I think mother and son.”
【写作内容】
1．以约30个词概括以上短文内容。
2．以约120个词谈谈你对上文的看法，内容包括：
(1)你认为这两只老鼠最有可能是什么关系，为什么？
(2)以你或他人的亲身经历来说明你的体会。
【写作要求】
1．作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
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综合检测(四)
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了美国铁路英雄John Henry的事迹。
1．B 从本文最后一段John Henery代表了美国某个时代成长的精神可知。
2．C 从下一句He worked for the railroads可知。
3．A 从第一段最后一句可知他挥舞锤子快是由于力气大的原因。
4．A 从最后一段可知机器取代了steel-driver，他们不得不离家寻找工作。
5．B 从下一段he started working with a hammer可知。
6．D 从下一段At first, the steam-powered drill worked two times...可知。
7．A dismiss此处的意思是“对……不理会”，符合本句的意思。
8．B win是赢比赛，beat是打败人。
9．A 从下文可知他与机器进行了一场比赛。
10．B 从下文可知刚开始是机器比较快，但最后是John工作得越来越快并赢了比赛。
11．C 从他是个steel-driver可知。
12．D 只有此项符合逻辑。
13．B 从下文Many laborers left their families, looking for work可知。
14．A “代表”只有此项的意思符合。
15．D 从文章第一句Today we tell a traditional American story...可知。
16．that 17.until/till 18.Looking 19.were attracted 20.to 21.delicately 22.a 23.did 24.unaware 25.me
26．A 句意理解题。由上文Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends可知，我想让她多交朋友，不那么害羞。
27．D 细节理解题。由倒数第二段中Her hair was so shiny and black and she shot me a big smile和倒数第一段中My daughter's new friend was so much like Lillian可知答案选D项。
28．D 细节理解题。由倒数第三段But three days later，Lillian's sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadn't come out any more.可知选D项。
29．A 推理判断题。由各段意思推断，这句话适合放在第二段后。
30．A 推理判断题。由倒数两段Laura的表现，可知她很外向。
31．C 细节理解题。由Head to a natural history museum.部分中This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙)models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.可知选C项。
32．C 细节理解题。由Go to a Youtheater.部分最后一句话可知选C项。
33．B 句意理解题。由These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike.They'll keep your child active both in mind and body the whole day through while pushing buttons(按钮)，experimenting，and building.可知选B项。
34．D 细节理解题。由Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces，traveling exhibits，book signings(签名)by children's favorite writers，and even musical shows，plays and some other arts.可知选D项。
35．C 推理判断题。本文介绍了几家博物馆，故选C项。
36．D 推理判断题。本文是一篇有关世界海啸灾难的应用文。从文章所介绍的知识和语气可以判断，这篇文章是写给普通读者看的。
37．B 细节理解题。根据表格可知有关日本的海啸共有5次。
38．A 细节理解题。从表格中可以看出，18世纪海啸总数为4次，19世纪3次，20、2l世纪各1次，故选A。
39．C 细节理解题。根据表格可知，发生在18世纪的海啸造成的死亡人数分别为40 000,30 000,15 030和5 233。共计90 263人。
40．D 细节理解题。根据死亡人数可知第二大海啸发生在1782年的中国南海。
41．D 细节理解题。根据题目中大写“Big Brothers Big Sisters”及“aim”，定位至文章第一段。找到“It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching...”可得答案D。
42．B 细节理解题。注意题干中所提的at least，定位时需要注意题干中“volunteer”到文中“A Big sister and Little sister”的转换，定位之后，理解“between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months.”可知至少为12个月，每月3次，每次1小时，得出答案B。
43．B 细节理解题。根据题干中“Emily's mother”回文。找到倒数第三段“providing different feedback(反馈)about herself”可得答案B，一种评估自我的新方式。这里feedback与题干中的value(评价，评估)有对应关系。
44．C 细节理解题。根据题干中的“Sarah”回文，倒数第二段最后一句“I thought it would be fun for me to take part in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”直接推出答案C。
45．C 主旨大意题。此题表面看上去是词义猜测题，但实际是对于原文中“vulnerable young people”的概括。通过参加此类活动的Emily及Sarah可知，他们都是在生活中存在某些问题的年轻人，故可排除A，D。而B项中提到的身体上的问题，在文中并未体现。故正确答案为C。
46－50 EABFD
【参考范文】
The story is about two mice. One of them tried to help the other blind one to survive from a hole by risking his life. After seeing that, people made several guesses at their relationship.
In my opinion, these two mice are most likely to be mother and son because I believe love from a mother is the most selfless and powerful emotion in the world. In such emergency, only a devoted mother has the extraordinary courage to save her child at any cost and protect her son against any harm. Only a mother is willing to sacrifice anything for her son, even her life, not to mention, being bitten.
I can still remember the moving scene I saw on TV during the Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008. It's reported that after several days of rescue, from inside a collapsed building came cries of a baby. People wondered how such a baby could survive such a destructive earthquake, so they recorded the whole rescue process. The baby's mother, a weak woman, knelt down against a heavy wall with great power when the earthquake broke out. In this way the mother created a small safe shelter for her baby with her arms even after her death. How unselfish a mother's love is!
A mother's love is the greatest love in the world. Wherever we are and whenever we need help, we can easily see the unconditional love from a mother.
Unit 4 Earthquakes
课时作业(七) Warming Up & Reading
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．He ________(伤害)his left hand in a fire.
2．She wasn't going to let her plans go to ________(毁灭)．
3．He has never recovered from the ________(震惊)of your brother's death.
4．________(营救)workers were sent to relieve the trapped coal miners.
5．It was the second air ________(灾难)in the region in less than two months.
6．He follows me everywhere and it makes me feel so ________(困住的)．
7．A bomb________(爆炸)a few meters a way from where we stood.
8．He________(埋葬)the secret deep within himself.
9．The fire ________(破坏)all my books.
10．Let's ________(躲藏)under this tree until the rain stops.
Ⅱ.完形填空
When I was ten，I asked my neighborhood，“Which city is further west，Reno or Los Angeles？” The correct answer is Reno.But he was so__1__that Los Angeles was west of Reno that he was willing to bet me two__2__.So I went to get my map of the USA.The guy looked at it and said，“The map is not__3__at all.”Actually it was.However，he was bigger than me.So I didn't__4__my two dollars.
I__5__some conclusions from this story.There is such a thing as__6__，but we often benefit from ignoring it or directly__7__it.Also，truth is neither relative nor subjective.It may be__8__to find.But there is such a thing as truth and the pursuit of truth：trying to figure out what has really happened, trying to figure out how things__9__are.
Almost 15 years ago，I__10__a story about a (n) __11__ man，who had been sentenced to death in Texas.And through hard work，I was able to make the movie The Thin Blue Line and to help get him out of __12__.
What kept me going was the__13__that there had to be answers to the questions“Was he guilty or not？”，“If not，who was？” and that I could find answers to these questions through__14__.
It's not that we find truth with a big“T”．We investigate and sometimes we find things out and sometimes we don't.There's no way to know in __15__.It's just that we have to go on as though there are answers to questions.We must go on as though we can find things out—even if we can't.
1. A．interested B．convinced
C．doubtful D．confused
2．A.cards B．presents
C．dollars D．toys
3．A.accurate B．real
C．wrong D．large
4．A.return B．borrow
C．get D．lend
5．A.got B．lifted
C．raised D．drew
6．A.truth B．result
C．proof D．experience
7．A.throwing B．favoring
C．agreeing D．denying
8．A.easy B．interesting
C．hard D．useful
9．A.eventually B．really
C．deeply D．easily
10．A.come from B．come across
C．come to D．come at
11．A.innocent B．guilty
C．poor D．kind
12．A.house B．hospital
C．court D．prison
13．A.appreciation B．consideration
C．belief D．promise
14．A.asking B．thinking
C．investigating D．communicating
15．A.general B．advance
C．conclusion D．brief
Ⅲ.阅读理解
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，but 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 children to choose their toys and donate some of their less favorite 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．According to the passage，the writer has________children.
A．one B．two
C．three D．four
2．The underlined word “donate” probably means______.
A．捐赠 B．丢掉
C．展出 D．放好
3．Lucy is the name of________.
A．a girl B．a game
C．a doll D．an earthquake
4．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.
5．What's the BEST title of this passage?
A．A family story
B．The spirit of giving
C．The way of helping others
D．A sad experience
Ⅳ.翻译句子
1．他太激动了，说不出话来。
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2．看来我们队要胜了。
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3．我的一切痛苦都成为过去。
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4．图书馆里遗失了很多书。
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5．这两本书我并不都喜欢。
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课时作业(七)
Ⅰ.1.injured 2.ruin 3.shock 4.Rescue 5.disaster 6.trapped 7.burst 8.buried 9.destroyed
10．shelter
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议的哲理美文，作者通过一则童年逸事，阐述他对事实和真理的态度。
1．B 由下文打赌可以看出他很确信。
2．C 由第一段最后一句话得知。
3．A 通过上下文可知邻家孩子找借口不承认输了，所以accurate最合理。
4．C 上文说两人打赌，此处意为赢了却得不到那两块钱。
5．D 此处表示“得出结论”。
6．A 这一段讨论的中心话题是truth，从also后面的意思可以看出。
7．D 由空格前的ignoring it or directly可知，or前后面是递进关系，“忽视或直截了当地否定”。
8．C 由本段最后一句话的意思推出。
9．B 与前面一句呼应，本句是说“弄清楚事情的来龙去脉”。
10．B 作者讲述他以前遇到的一件事。A意为“来自”；C“来到”“达成”；D“袭击”。
11．A 由倒数第二节意思可知他无罪。
12．D 因为作者通过调查得出他无罪的结论，应该是帮助他结束了被关押的生活。
13．C 是一种对真相探求的“信念”使作者能坚持把事情弄清楚。
14．C 由最后一段第二句可知。
15．B 上文句子是说“无法提前预知”。
Ⅲ.1.C 细节理解题。根据第二段第四句I said to my seven-year-old twins，Brad and Brett，and three-year-old Meghan.可知，作者有三个孩子Brad，Brett and Meghan。
2．A 词义猜测题。根据第三段中I filled a box with foods and clothes.While I was doing this，I encouraged the children to choose their toys...及Lucy makes me happy.Maybe she'll make another girl happy，too.可知“donate”意为“赠送，捐赠”。
3．C 细节理解题。根据第三段第五句．..she came back with Lucy，her much-loved doll.便知。
4．D 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句It's easy to give something that we don't want any more，but hard to give what we cherish，isn't it？便知。
5．B 主旨大意题。文章介绍作者看了报纸报道地震之后许多家庭陷入困境，她想借此机会让孩子们学会关爱和给予。
Ⅳ.1.He is too excited to speak. 2.It seems as if our team is going to win. 3.All my sorrows are at an end. 4.A large number of books have been stolen from the library. 5.I don't like both of the books.
课时作业(八) Using Language
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．How much must I pay for the ________(损失)?
2．The ________(令人害怕的)news spread across the USA.
3．________(从……判断)from her letters，mother seems to be feeling a lot better.
4．Allow me to ______(祝贺)you on your anniversary.
5．I can't ________(表达)my meaning properly.
6．I ________(真诚地)hope you'll come with us.
7．He opened the newspaper and had a look through the ________(标题)．
8．We met a group of ________(骑自行车的人)on the tour in the Lake District.
9．You should make an ________(大纲)before trying to write a composition.
10．We should send a ________(记者)to cover the accident happening on the highway.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
Young people can have problems with their minds.Some students become worried because they have to study very hard.Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Li Wen，a junior 2 student from No.2 Middle School，could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons.He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.
Another student,16-year-old Yang Fang from No.1 Middle School，was afraid of exams.She got very worried in one，and when she looked at the exam paper，she couldn't think of anything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental problems.Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy，and having problems in learning and getting on with people.Many students who have problems won't go for advice or help.Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor.Others don't want to talk about their secrets.
Liang Yuezhu，an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers：
·Talk to your parents or teachers often.
·Take part in group activities and play sports.
·Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.
1．The students who often become worried or have trouble getting on with others may have________.
A．no parents B．a headache
C．knife with them D．mental problems
2．Li Wen cut his finger with a knife because________.
A．he was afraid of his teacher
B．he was so worried about his studies
C．he wanted to frighten his parents
D．his finger was badly hurt
3．Yang Fang's problem happened when________.
A．she had exams
B．she studied very hard
C．she talked with her parents
D．she thought of something
4．Students who have problems won't ask others for help because________.
A．they won't let others think they are stupid
B．they don't think doctors can help them
C．they don't want to talk about their secrets
D．both A and C
5．Liang Yuezhu's advice tells us that ________.
A．it's unnecessary for them to be with others
B．only group activities and sports can help them
C．it's better for the students who have mental problems to join others
D．teachers and parents can't do anything about mental problems
B
Tornadoes(龙卷风) are nature's most violent storms，which can cause deaths and destroy a neighborhood in seconds.A tornado appears as a rotating，funnel(漏斗)-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.Damage paths can be over one mile wide and 50 miles long.Every state is at some risk from this disaster.
Some tornadoes can be seen clearly，while rain or nearby low-hanging clouds obscure others.At many times，tornadoes develop so rapidly that little，if any，advance warning is possible.
Before a tornado hits，the air may become very still.A cloud of debris(散片)can mark the location of a tornado even if a funnel can not be seen.Tornadoes generally occur near the edge of a thunderstorm，when the strong wind may die down.It is not uncommon to see clear，sunlit skies behind a tornado.
The following are facts about tornadoes：
☆The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 MPH，but may also vary from still to 70 MPH.Debris are picked up or a cloud forms in the funnel.
☆The average tornado moves southwest to northeast，but tornadoes have been known to move in any direction.Tornadoes are most often reported east of the Rocky Mountains during spring and summer months.
☆Tornadoes can happen together with tropical storms and hurricanes as they move onto land.Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water.
☆Peak tornado season in the southern states of America is March through May; in the northern states，it is late spring through early summer.Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 p．m.and 9 p．m.，but can occur at any time.
6．From the passage，we can learn that tornadoes come from________.
A．hurricanes B．great heat
C．thunderstorms D．sandstorms
7．What does the underlined word “obscure” probably mean?
A．hide B．reduce
C．produce D．raise
8．Which of the following scenes may not be seen before the coming of a tornado?
A．The wind may die down.
B．A clear and sunlit sky may appear.
C．The air may become still.
D．Its position may be marked by clouds.
9．When a tornado happens，________.
A．it can only be seen in the late of the day
B．it only moves from southwest to northeast
C．it may form over sea water
D．it often reaches the speed of 70 MPH
10．The passage makes us believe that________.
A．warnings about tornadoes are well developed in many countries
B．of all the natural disasters，tornadoes often cause the smallest damage
C．tornadoes are mostly seen in the southern states of America
D．tornadoes may strike so quickly that there is often little or no warning
Ⅲ.翻译句子
1．根据风向判断，今天不会下雨。
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2．我不能恰当地把它表达出来。
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3．我记得我们当时是坐在一个河畔的餐馆里。
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4．你来电话时我正要睡觉。
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5．请允许我为您的成就向您表示祝贺。
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课时作业(八)
Ⅰ.1.damage 2.frightening 3.Judging 4.congratulate 5.express 6.sincerely 7.titles
8．cyclists 9.outline 10.reporter
Ⅱ.1.D 细节理解题。由第一句话可知选D项。
2．B 细节理解题。由第二段内容可知选B项。
3．A 细节理解题。由第三段内容可知选A项。
4．D 细节理解题。由Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor.Others don't want to talk about their secrets.可知选D项。
5．C 推断判断题。Liang Yuezhu的三条建议都是鼓励有心理问题的学生与别人交流，故选C项。
6．C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句以及第三段中的第三句可知龙卷风是起源于雷雨。
7．A 词义猜测题。根据第二段的首句可知有些龙卷风可以很清楚地看到，而有些龙卷风被雨或浮云遮挡看不清楚。
8．B 细节推断题。根据第三段的“the air may become very still”可知C项正确；根据第三段第二句可知D项正确；根据“when the strong wind may die down”可知A项正确；因此看不到的现象应为B项，注意第三段末句的含义是“在龙卷风过后，晴朗阳光照耀的天空是常见的”。
9．C 细节理解题。根据第三个星号中的“Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water.”可知有些龙卷风是来源于海面。
10．D 推理判断题。根据第二段中第二句可知很多时候龙卷风来得太快，以至于不可能去提前发出警告，因此A项错误而D项正确；B项根据第一段首句可知错误；C项根据末段可知错误。
Ⅲ.1.Judging from the direction of the wind，it won't rain today. 2.I can't express it properly. 3.We were sitting，as I remember，in a riverside restaurant. 4.I was on the point of going to bed when you rang. 5.Let me congratulate you on your achievement.
