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UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A United Nations report says better planning could help developing countries reduce deaths from natural disasters. One－million－five－hundred－thousand people died in natural disasters between 1980 and 2000. These included earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and severe dry periods. On an average day, one－hundred－eighty－four people die in natural disasters.
These are the findings of a new study by the UN Development Program. An international team of experts examined information collected over twenty years. They found that disasters put development at risk. And they also found that the choices that individuals, communities and nations make can create new risks.
Researchers found that earthquakes killed more people by comparison in countries with high growth rates in cities. They say this is mainly because of poor quality housing and crowded conditions. Flooding caused more deaths in countries with widely spread populations. Rescue workers have a hard time reaching victims.
Things like armed conflicts can turn dry weather into situations where people starve. Droughts and floods can also increase the spread of disease.
The researchers created a special measure to show that poverty and the risk of dying in a disaster are linked. They call it a Disaster Risk Index. They gathered the number of people exposed to disasters in more than two－hundred nations. Then they compared those numbers to the populations of the countries.
The researchers found that only eleven percent of people exposed to natural disasters live in developing nations. However, these people represent more than fifty－three percent of the deaths recorded.
The study urges governments to develop better city planning. It also urges them to improve methods to rescue disaster victims. More importantly, the researchers say a strong government structure is needed. They say this can reduce disaster risks and improve development.
The UN researchers say they hope the study will improve understanding of the relationship between disaster risk and development. Their report is called “Reducing Disaster Risk: A Challenge for Development.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。自然灾害在发展中国家会引起重大伤亡，但是更好的城市规划、更佳的救援方法和更有效的政府机构可以降低自然灾害的影响。本文对这方面的研究进行了报道。
1．What caused too many deaths between 1980 and 2000
A．Earthquakes. B．Volcanoes.
C．Storms and dry. D．Natural disasters.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，在1980至2000年，主要是自然灾害造成人类死亡。
2．How did the new study by the UN Development Program get its findings
A．By analyzing information.
B．By using examples.
C．By comparing.
D．By questioning.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段第二句可知，国际研究专家团队通过分析过去二十年收集的资料得出研究结论。
3．Why did flooding cause more deaths in countries with widely spread populations
A．Because housing quality is poor and crowded.
B．Because flooding is more powerful than earthquake.
C．Because it is difficult for rescue workers to reach victims.
D．Because governments are too busy to care about flooding.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，洪水在人口居住分散地区造成更大伤亡的原因是救援人员很难及时前来施救。
4．What attitude does the researchers hold toward governments
A．Critical. B．Anticipated.
C．Indifferent. D．Grateful.
解析：选B 观点态度题。由倒数第二段内容可知，作者认为政府在城市规划、救援办法和政府机构改善方面都有提升的空间，以应对灾难，对政府发挥更重要的角色怀有期待。
Ⅱ.完形填空
You just can't imagine what a brave mother is like.She was a mother of three, who just __1__ an earthquake, couldn't tell if her children were __2__ for help.Or what if you knew you couldn't yell at her for help because she couldn't __3__ you That was what happened to Connie and her three children __4__ the 6.1－magnitude earthquake rocked Napa, California.Connie is __5__ and communicates with her children using sign language.
At midnight, Connie and her three children were __6__ on the first floor of their two－story home.She and her 16－year－old son, Juan, were shaken awake.Instantly, they realized there were no disaster supplies downstairs.Connie, also __7__one－month－old Raul and 8－year－old Adriana, called Juan to come close to her in the darkness and __8__ for him to go upstairs to get a __9__.
Juan slowly __10__ the stairs.He heard a loud creak (嘎吱声)．Arriving on the top floor, he moved quickly but __11__ to get what he needed.Using the flashlight to guide his steps back __12__ the stairs, the family was able to take a few items from the first floor and __13__.Their home was almost in ruins.
Being deaf was not deterrent (妨碍物) for this __14__ mother.The family made it to the __15__ safely, which comforted everyone.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位聋哑妈妈带着三个孩子在地震中安全逃生的故事。
1．A.experienced B．dreamed
C．avoided D．reported
解析：选A 根据下文中的“the 6.1－magnitude earthquake rocked Napa, California”可知，此处指这位母亲刚刚经历了一场地震。experience“经历，体验”，故选A项。
2．A.turning around B．standing by
C．running away D．crying out
解析：选D 根据下文中的“communicates with her children using sign language”可知，这位母亲听不见声音，她分不清她的孩子们是否在大喊(crying out)救命。故选D项。
3．A.see B．hear
C．forgive D．reach
解析：选B 根据下文中的“Connie is ________ and communicates with her children using sign language.”可知，这位母亲听不见声音。故选B项。
4．A.when B．after
C．unless D．before
解析：选A 句意：当加州纳帕发生6.1级地震时，康妮和她的三个孩子就遇到了这样的情况。根据句意可知，本句为when引导的时间状语从句。故选A项。
5．A.blind B．deaf
C．old D．sick
解析：选B 根据空格后的“communicates with her children using sign language”可知，这位母亲是聋哑人。故选B项。
6．A.alone B．awake
C．alive D．asleep
解析：选D 根据下文中的“She and her 16－year－old son, Juan, were shaken awake.”可知，地震发生时，康妮和她的三个孩子在熟睡。故选D项。
7．A.chatting to B．playing with
C．focusing on D．running after
解析：选C 根据空格后的“one－month－old Raul and 8－year－old Adriana”可知，康妮不得不关注(focusing on)两个孩子，因为他们年龄较小。故选C项。
8．A.signed B．phoned
C．shouted D．explained
解析：选A 根据第一段中的“communicates with her children using sign language”可知，康妮是聋哑人，此处指她打手势示意胡安上楼。故选A项。
9．A.helper B．flashlight
C．box D．suitcase
解析：选B 根据第三段中的“Using the flashlight”可知，示意他上楼去拿手电筒。故选B项。
10．A.mopped B．examined
C．climbed D．left
解析：选C 根据上文中的“go upstairs”可知，胡安慢慢地爬上楼梯。故选C项。
11．A.carefully B．regularly
C．bravely D．hurriedly
解析：选A 根据语境，和空格前的“moved quickly but”可知，他迅速并且小心翼翼地去拿他需要的东西。故选A项。
12．A.up B．above
C．under D．down
解析：选D 根据上文可知，胡安爬上楼梯，取了东西，所以此处指“下楼梯”。故选D项。
13．A.stay B．return
C．flee D．cry
解析：选C 根据“Their home was almost in ruins.”可知，一家人从一楼拿了几件东西逃了出来。故选C项。
14．A.famous B．skillful
C．ordinary D．determined
解析：选D 根据上文文章首句“You just can't imagine what a brave mother is like.”可知， 对这位坚定的母亲来说，耳聋并不是障碍。故选D项。
15．A.darkness B．shelter
C．ruins D．stairs
解析：选B 根据下文“which comforted everyone”可知，这家人安全到达了避难所。故选B项。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Now satellites are helping to forecast the weather.They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world.The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere, because this is __1__ the weather forms.They send these pictures to the weather stations.So meteorologists (气象学家) can see the weather of any part of the world.From the pictures, the __2__(science) predict how the weather will change.
Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures.When __3__(receive) new pictures, the meteorologists compare them with __4__ (early) ones.Perhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours, __5__ may mean that the weather on the ground will __6__(possible) change, too.In __7__ (they) next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say this.
So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists.Before satellites __8__(invent), the meteorologists could forecast the weather __9__ about 24 or 48 hours.Now they can make good forecasts for three or five days.Soon, perhaps, they may be able __10__ (forecast) the weather for a week or more ahead.
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了现在利用气象卫星进行天气预报的方法，以及利用气象卫星进行天气预报的意义及应用前景。
1．where 考查名词性从句。此处where引导表语从句，where表示“……的地方”。
2．scientists 考查名词复数。根据句意可知此处表示“科学家”，然后根据空后面的predict可知此处需要填名词的复数形式。
3．receiving 考查非谓语动词。此处receive与主句主语为主谓关系，故用receiving，即现在分词形式。
4．earlier 考查形容词比较级。此处指更早的一些图片。
5．which 考查定语从句。which引导非限制性定语从句，which指代前面“the clouds have changed during the last few hours”。
6．possibly 考查副词。此处需要副词修饰谓语will change。
7．their 考查代词。此处指他们的下一次天气预报，所以需用形容词性物主代词。
8．were invented 考查动词的时态和语态。此处指在卫星被发明之前，invent这一动作发生在过去，且与主语satellites之间是被动关系，所以用一般过去时的被动语态。
9．for 考查介词。此处指持续24或48小时的天气预报。for＋时间段表示“持续多长时间”。
10．to forecast 考查非谓语动词。be able to do sth.表示“能够做某事”，是固定搭配。5 / 5
UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A United Nations report says better planning could help developing countries reduce deaths from natural disasters. One－million－five－hundred－thousand people died in natural disasters between 1980 and 2000. These included earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and severe dry periods. On an average day, one－hundred－eighty－four people die in natural disasters.
These are the findings of a new study by the UN Development Program. An international team of experts examined information collected over twenty years. They found that disasters put development at risk. And they also found that the choices that individuals, communities and nations make can create new risks.
Researchers found that earthquakes killed more people by comparison in countries with high growth rates in cities. They say this is mainly because of poor quality housing and crowded conditions. Flooding caused more deaths in countries with widely spread populations. Rescue workers have a hard time reaching victims.
Things like armed conflicts can turn dry weather into situations where people starve. Droughts and floods can also increase the spread of disease.
The researchers created a special measure to show that poverty and the risk of dying in a disaster are linked. They call it a Disaster Risk Index. They gathered the number of people exposed to disasters in more than two－hundred nations. Then they compared those numbers to the populations of the countries.
The researchers found that only eleven percent of people exposed to natural disasters live in developing nations. However, these people represent more than fifty－three percent of the deaths recorded.
The study urges governments to develop better city planning. It also urges them to improve methods to rescue disaster victims. More importantly, the researchers say a strong government structure is needed. They say this can reduce disaster risks and improve development.
The UN researchers say they hope the study will improve understanding of the relationship between disaster risk and development. Their report is called “Reducing Disaster Risk: A Challenge for Development.”
1．What caused too many deaths between 1980 and 2000
A．Earthquakes. B．Volcanoes.
C．Storms and dry. D．Natural disasters.
2．How did the new study by the UN Development Program get its findings
A．By analyzing information.
B．By using examples.
C．By comparing.
D．By questioning.
3．Why did flooding cause more deaths in countries with widely spread populations
A．Because housing quality is poor and crowded.
B．Because flooding is more powerful than earthquake.
C．Because it is difficult for rescue workers to reach victims.
D．Because governments are too busy to care about flooding.
4．What attitude does the researchers hold toward governments
A．Critical. B．Anticipated.
C．Indifferent. D．Grateful.
Ⅱ.完形填空
You just can't imagine what a brave mother is like.She was a mother of three, who just __1__ an earthquake, couldn't tell if her children were __2__ for help.Or what if you knew you couldn't yell at her for help because she couldn't __3__ you That was what happened to Connie and her three children __4__ the 6.1－magnitude earthquake rocked Napa, California.Connie is __5__ and communicates with her children using sign language.
At midnight, Connie and her three children were __6__ on the first floor of their two－story home.She and her 16－year－old son, Juan, were shaken awake.Instantly, they realized there were no disaster supplies downstairs.Connie, also __7__one－month－old Raul and 8－year－old Adriana, called Juan to come close to her in the darkness and __8__ for him to go upstairs to get a __9__.
Juan slowly __10__ the stairs.He heard a loud creak (嘎吱声)．Arriving on the top floor, he moved quickly but __11__ to get what he needed.Using the flashlight to guide his steps back __12__ the stairs, the family was able to take a few items from the first floor and __13__.Their home was almost in ruins.
Being deaf was not deterrent (妨碍物) for this __14__ mother.The family made it to the __15__ safely, which comforted everyone.
1．A.experienced B．dreamed
C．avoided D．reported
2．A.turning around B．standing by
C．running away D．crying out
3．A.see B．hear
C．forgive D．reach
4．A.when B．after
C．unless D．before
5．A.blind B．deaf
C．old D．sick
6．A.alone B．awake
C．alive D．asleep
7．A.chatting to B．playing with
C．focusing on D．running after
8．A.signed B．phoned
C．shouted D．explained
9．A.helper B．flashlight
C．box D．suitcase
10．A.mopped B．examined
C．climbed D．left
11．A.carefully B．regularly
C．bravely D．hurriedly
12．A.up B．above
C．under D．down
13．A.stay B．return
C．flee D．cry
14．A.famous B．skillful
C．ordinary D．determined
15．A.darkness B．shelter
C．ruins D．stairs
Ⅲ.语法填空
Now satellites are helping to forecast the weather.They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world.The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere, because this is __1__ the weather forms.They send these pictures to the weather stations.So meteorologists (气象学家) can see the weather of any part of the world.From the pictures, the __2__(science) predict how the weather will change.
Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures.When __3__(receive) new pictures, the meteorologists compare them with __4__ (early) ones.Perhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours, __5__ may mean that the weather on the ground will __6__(possible) change, too.In __7__ (they) next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say this.
So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists.Before satellites __8__(invent), the meteorologists could forecast the weather __9__ about 24 or 48 hours.Now they can make good forecasts for three or five days.Soon, perhaps, they may be able __10__ (forecast) the weather for a week or more ahead.1 / 4
UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Two teenagers are lost at sea off the coast of the United States for six days on their small sailing boat.Without any food and drink，the boys drink sea water.They try slipping into the ocean to cool off，but sharks drive them back onto the boat.At night，they use a single wet suit to keep warm.
This is a real story of two American boys.Driscoll and his best friend,18－year－old Josh Long，were found six days later and more than 100 miles from where they had set off from Sullivan's Island，South Carolina，on April 24.The boys had lost a lot of water and were tired，but otherwise in pretty good shape.
They set out fishing on a 4.3－meter sailboat on a windy day when the National Weather Service had warned small boats to stay out of the water，but they didn't care.They realized they were in trouble almost immediately and tried to swim back to shore，pulling the boat along with them.Within hours，they were far out to sea.
“We lost our fishing equipment，” Driscoll said.“So we couldn't catch any fish.” The boys' hopes faded with each day passing.They stood on their boat every time they saw another boat，waving and shouting，but without success.One night they were woken up by water coming into the boat.A large ship was very close to them.
A coast guard boat set out to look for them.The boys got up and made some noise.This time，they were heard.
“What we have is a completely surprising story of survival that's going to be studied for years to come，” said Richard Goerling，Long's uncle，“ I think the boys have a book to write.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两个孩子在海上迷失了六天最后获救的故事。
1．Why did the two boys get lost at the sea
A．They were not good at boating.
B．They were separated from their parents while boating.
C．They didn't take the warning from National Weather Service seriously.
D．They went far into the sea to catch fish.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，在一个有风的日子里，他们乘坐一艘4.3米长的帆船开始捕鱼，当时国家气象局曾警告小船不要靠近水面，但他们并不在意。所以两个孩子在海上迷失是因为没有在意天气预报，故选C。
2．During their stay at the sea，the boys________.
A．swam in the water to cool themselves off in the daytime
B．lived on the fish they caught
C．fought against sharks
D．suffered cold at night
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At night，they use a single wet suit to keep warm.”可知，晚上，他们只穿一件湿衣服保暖。所以晚上他们遭遇了寒冷，故选D。
3．What can we conclude from the text
A．The boys went to the sea to go surfing.
B．Some boats had found the boys but refused to offer help.
C．The boys were sleeping soundly when the boat passed by.
D．The boys were saved on April 30.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“they had set off from Sullivan's Island，South Carolina，on April 24”以及第一段中的“Two teenagers are lost at sea off the coast of the United States for six days on their small sailing boat.”可以推算出男孩们被救是在4月30日。故选D。
4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The boys will write a book.
B．Something can be learned from the boys' experience.
C．Children's safety should be paid more attention to.
D．The boys did very well when facing danger.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，我们从孩子们的经历中可以学到一些东西。故选B。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，请根据下面的提示写一篇英语作文，题目为Sandstorm safety guidelines.
1．沙尘暴的严重性；
2．遇到沙尘天气应该怎么办；
3．防止沙尘暴的方法。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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参考范文：
Sandstorm safety guidelines
Sandstorms have become a great concern for both the public and the government in recent years.Every spring sand and dust sweep the northern part of China, blocking out the sky and bringing much inconvenience and problems to people's lives and work.
When a sandstorm is hitting, you'd better stay at home with doors and windows closed.If you must go out, wear your masks and scarves.If you drive, you should drive slowly because many things can't be seen clearly.
To prevent sandstorms, more trees should be planted.Besides, governments of all countries should pass some laws concerning environmental protection.
Ⅲ.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。
Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat.I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn't much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop.Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off，but the power was cut off anyway.That's why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person.
I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up.The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks，but it was a relief to get inside.
After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich's department store.There was Santa in a big wooden chair.“You two go talk to him，” she said.“Just don't expect to get all you ask for.” Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby.
Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted.Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad (记事本) and scribbled (涂写) something with a pencil.“Is your mother with you two？” he asked.I pointed to the bench.“That's our mama over there.She's waiting for us to finish.” Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee.“Could you ask her to come and talk to me？” he said.
Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes.Santa took a couple more notes.Then Mama brought us home.We didn't dare to ask about their private conversation.Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had.There were no toys from Santa under the tree.No presents at all, really.But that was okay，especially since we had electricity again.I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Suddenly，there was a knock at the door.
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Paragraph 2：
Mama and Daddy looked at each other，and she unpacked the food from the box.
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参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Suddenly，there was a knock at the door.Daddy opened it to a man I'd never seen before.He was holding a big box.“This is for you and your family，” he said，“Merry Christmas！” The man was gone before Daddy even had a chance to invite him in.Daddy put the box on the table and opened it up.Inside was an envelope and a lot of food! Daddy read the letter from the envelope.“May you be happy！”
Paragraph 2：
Mama and Daddy looked at each other，and she unpacked the food from the box.The first thing was a big can of pork and beans.Buddy Earl's eyes went wide.“ An angel came to our door today，” Mama said as she pulled out a big box of Sugar Crisp.With gratitude，we had a happy Christmas.Not long after the festival, Daddy was called back to work.My sister recovered from her illness.I even received a new coat，which was thicker than my old one and kept me warm.1 / 4
UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Two teenagers are lost at sea off the coast of the United States for six days on their small sailing boat.Without any food and drink，the boys drink sea water.They try slipping into the ocean to cool off，but sharks drive them back onto the boat.At night，they use a single wet suit to keep warm.
This is a real story of two American boys.Driscoll and his best friend,18－year－old Josh Long，were found six days later and more than 100 miles from where they had set off from Sullivan's Island，South Carolina，on April 24.The boys had lost a lot of water and were tired，but otherwise in pretty good shape.
They set out fishing on a 4.3－meter sailboat on a windy day when the National Weather Service had warned small boats to stay out of the water，but they didn't care.They realized they were in trouble almost immediately and tried to swim back to shore，pulling the boat along with them.Within hours，they were far out to sea.
“We lost our fishing equipment，” Driscoll said.“So we couldn't catch any fish.” The boys' hopes faded with each day passing.They stood on their boat every time they saw another boat，waving and shouting，but without success.One night they were woken up by water coming into the boat.A large ship was very close to them.
A coast guard boat set out to look for them.The boys got up and made some noise.This time，they were heard.
“What we have is a completely surprising story of survival that's going to be studied for years to come，” said Richard Goerling，Long's uncle，“ I think the boys have a book to write.”
1．Why did the two boys get lost at the sea
A．They were not good at boating.
B．They were separated from their parents while boating.
C．They didn't take the warning from National Weather Service seriously.
D．They went far into the sea to catch fish.
2．During their stay at the sea，the boys________.
A．swam in the water to cool themselves off in the daytime
B．lived on the fish they caught
C．fought against sharks
D．suffered cold at night
3．What can we conclude from the text
A．The boys went to the sea to go surfing.
B．Some boats had found the boys but refused to offer help.
C．The boys were sleeping soundly when the boat passed by.
D．The boys were saved on April 30.
4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The boys will write a book.
B．Something can be learned from the boys' experience.
C．Children's safety should be paid more attention to.
D．The boys did very well when facing danger.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，请根据下面的提示写一篇英语作文，题目为Sandstorm safety guidelines.
1．沙尘暴的严重性；
2．遇到沙尘天气应该怎么办；
3．防止沙尘暴的方法。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Ⅲ.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。
Cold December wind passed right through my worn coat.I might have wished to be at home, but those days it wasn't much warmer there than it was standing at the bus stop.Mama had written a letter to the electric company explaining that we were late paying our bill because my sister was ill and Daddy had been laid off，but the power was cut off anyway.That's why we were on our way into town to pay the bill in person.
I sat close to Buddy Earl for warmth on the bus when it finally showed up.The walk to the electric company office from the bus stop was only a couple of blocks，but it was a relief to get inside.
After settling the bill Mama brought us over to Rich's department store.There was Santa in a big wooden chair.“You two go talk to him，” she said.“Just don't expect to get all you ask for.” Buddy Earl and I joined the line of children waiting, and Mama sat on a bench nearby.
Then Santa started talking with us and asked us what we wanted.Santa reached in his pocket, pulled out a notepad (记事本) and scribbled (涂写) something with a pencil.“Is your mother with you two？” he asked.I pointed to the bench.“That's our mama over there.She's waiting for us to finish.” Santa lifted Buddy Earl off his knee.“Could you ask her to come and talk to me？” he said.
Later, Mama and Santa talked for a few minutes.Santa took a couple more notes.Then Mama brought us home.We didn't dare to ask about their private conversation.Christmas morning Mama and Daddy gathered us around our tree to give thanks for all we had.There were no toys from Santa under the tree.No presents at all, really.But that was okay，especially since we had electricity again.I felt pretty good as I took my seat at the kitchen table.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Suddenly，there was a knock at the door.
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UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Maggie had never experienced an earthquake before, only prepared for it.As long as she could remember, preparing for an earthquake was routine at school.Her family as well had made plans in the event of a natural disaster.Earthquakes are so much more common on the West Coast of the United States.
Today Maggie was home alone.Maggie knew her mom would be driving home on the busy freeway, thinking about preparing supper for Maggie's dad.Maggie's dad would arrive at the airport.He was coming home from a two－week business trip.
Maggie arrived home from school at the regular time.She was taking some biscuits from the kitchen cupboard, when she felt it.First just a tremor (微震), then the violent shaking.Maggie quickly ran under the large, wooden table in the dining room.The sounds of breaking glass and the crashing (坠落) of many things were frightening.But the table remained undamaged, and Maggie hid herself in fear.
After what seemed like a century the earthquake appeared to be over.Maggie could hear the sound of water rushing below her in the basement.The smell of natural gas was present in the air.Maggie knew where the main water valve (阀门) was located.Dad had shown her where it was and how to turn it off.Slowly and carefully she came out from under the table.The once tidy home was now almost unrecognizable.As Maggie reached the open basement door she could see the steps were still in good condition.She carefully made her way down into the dark basement.While still on the steps she felt the water rising and rising.Suddenly Maggie felt a lot of pain as a large ceiling beam (天花板梁) hit her head and shoulder.She fell onto some storage boxes ...
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了主人公Maggie第一次遭遇地震的经历。
1．What do we know about Maggie and her family
A．They lived in earthquake country.
B．They seldom prepared for an earthquake.
C．They had experienced an earthquake before.
D．They got an earthquake warning that morning.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，在学校有常规性的地震预备，Maggie的家人也制定了应对自然灾害的计划。地震在美国西海岸更为常见。由此可以判断出，Maggie 和她的家人住在地震带国家。故选A项。
2．What was Maggie doing when the earthquake took place
A．She was about to clean her home.
B．She was about to enter her home.
C．She was looking for something to eat.
D．She was preparing supper for her family.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She was taking some biscuits from the kitchen cupboard”可知，Maggie正从厨房的碗橱里拿饼干。所以地震发生时，Maggie正在找吃的东西。故选C项。
3．Why did Maggie go to the basement
A．To close the basement door.
B．To find some storage boxes.
C．To turn off the main water valve.
D．To check where the rising water came from.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Maggie knew where the main water valve (阀门) was located.Dad had shown her where it was and how to turn it off.”可知，Maggie去地下室是为了关闭主水阀。故选C项。
4．What's the text mainly about
A．Maggie's first trip to the West Coast.
B．Maggie's first earthquake experience.
C．How Maggie survived a natural disaster.
D．How Maggie prepared for an earthquake.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Maggie第一次遭遇地震的经历。故选B项。
B
Tsunamis (海啸) are one of the most terrifying natural phenomena that the world suffers.The series of waves produced by the displacement (位移) of a large volume of water can be caused by several events, including earthquakes, underwater explosions and landslides.Once triggered (引发), a tsunami can hit the coast within minutes and its destructive power can be enormous.
At present，early warning systems rely on measuring the movement of dart buoys (浮标)，which record changes in the sea level，or assessing the bottom water pressure of the developing tsunami.But they require the tsunami to physically reach the measurement location.The buoys could be fixed in the deep ocean，but this requires an unrealistically big number of buoys.Or people can fix the buoys along the shoreline，but due to the high speed of the tsunami，this method may leave no warning time for people on the land.
Instead，there is a new system using sound waves to predict tsunamis.Sound waves caused by an earthquake can travel much faster than the tsunami that has been triggered.Using standard underwater microphones，we can record these sound waves long before the tsunami arrives regardless of the direction in which the tsunami will travel.The sound signals come from changes in pressure，so what we actually analyze is a series of data on how the pressure is changing overtime.Though buoys also show changes in pressure，the tsunami front must actually reach the buoys to inform us that there is an increase in the water surface.By using underwater microphones，however，we only need to catch the sound signals.
Though the idea of using sound waves to predict tsunamis has been put forward previously，the key to our idea is a new mathematical method that can be used to analyze these recorded sound signals in near real－time.Once this is worked out，we can not only warn people of a tsunami but also more accurately estimate its size long before it reaches the shoreline.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲述造成海啸的原因、海啸的破坏力以及当前海啸预警系统的弊端，从而介绍了一个新的实时海啸预警系统。
5．From Paragraph 1, we know________.
A．what can trigger off tsunamis
B．how to predict tsunamis effectively
C．why tsunamis are the worst natural disaster
D．how to protect the coastal areas from tsunamis
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“由大量水的位移所产生的一系列波浪可以由地震、水下爆炸和滑坡等多种事件引起”可知，我们可以知道什么会引发海啸。故选A。
6．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The dart buoys.
B．The changes in the sea level.
C．The changes in water pressure.
D．The present early warming systems.
解析：选D 代词指代题。根据第二段第一句“目前，早期预警系统依赖于测量dart浮标的运动，记录海平面的变化，或者评估发展中的海啸的底部水压”可知，目前早期的预警系统需要海啸实际到达测量地点。“they”指的是“目前早期的预警系统”。故选D。
7．What can we infer about the new warning system from Paragraph 3
A．It has high accuracy.
B．It can increase warning time.
C．It can monitor changeable sea levels.
D．It can adapt to various water wave conditions.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Instead, there is a new system using sound waves to predict tsunamis ...in which the tsunami will travel.”可推知，新的预警系统是可以增加预警时间的。故选B。
8．What's the best title for the text
A．Ways to Guard Against Tsunamis
B．Methods of Analyzing Sound Signals
C．A New Real－time Tsunami Warning System
D．Tsunami — the Most Terrifying Natural Disaster
解析：选C 标题归纳题。根据第三段第一句和最后一段第一句并结合全文内容可知，这篇文章通过讲述造成海啸的原因、海啸的破坏力以及当前海啸预警系统的弊端，从而介绍了一个新的实时海啸预警系统。这篇文章最佳标题是“一个新的实时海啸预警系统”。故选C。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Natural disasters come without warning, and this underlines the need for disaster management.Natural disasters may cause death or damage crops and properties without warning.Emergency management can reduce the damage and save more lives than if there are no systems set up for disaster security (安全)．
There are steps to take when you plan for a natural disaster.Here's a list of some of them：
Ask your local Red Cross chapter or emergency management office for reminders of disasters and emergency management steps.__1__ You may also request a list of emergency steps that should be done in each type of disaster.
Each community has its own set of emergency signals.__2__ Knowing what to do at once gives you a head start in any emergency.
__3__ Include discussions on what is likely to happen and what should be done in such cases.Plan how each one of you will react and what are the responsibilities of each one, in order to be able to work as a team.
Set a meeting place in case of a natural disaster.It should be one within the vicinity (附近) of your workplace or home, and one outside your immediate vicinity.__4__ Agree on an emergency telephone that everyone should try to call.
Prepare a disaster supply toolbox.Stock it with first aid supplies. __5__ Prepare emergency lights like flashlights with batteries.Include a battery－powered radio in the kit so you can listen to updates.
A．Find out what they sound like and what they mean.
B．Discuss the dangers of different types of natural disasters.
C．Try to understand why these signals sound unfamiliar to you.
D．Everyone should try to reach it when a natural disaster happens.
E．Find out any disaster management plan that your community has.
F．Prepare some water and food that should be enough for three days.
G．This is also the best time to ask what kind of disasters may likely take place.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了当你计划应对自然灾害时要采取的一些步骤。
1．选G 设空句在段中，应起到承前启后的作用。上文提及向红十字会询问灾害提醒和应急管理措施，且后文提到了emergency steps(应急管理措施)，因此设空句需要涉及“灾害提醒”。 G项符合语境。故选G。
2．选A 根据空前一句“每个社区都有自己的一套紧急信号”可知，本段主要讲述要对社区的紧急信号有所了解。A项“弄明白这些紧急信号听起来怎么样，它们是什么意思。”符合本段主旨。故选A。
3．选B 根据空后一句“包括讨论在这种情况下可能会发生什么以及应该做什么”可知，设空句应提及关键词discuss(讨论)。B项对应关键词discuss，符合语境。故选B。
4．选D 根据空前一句“它应该是一个在你的工作场所或家附近，一个在你紧邻场所的外面”可知，设空句应是进一步解释为何选择这样的地点作为集合场所。D项符合语境。故选D。
5．选F 根据本段的主题句“Prepare a disaster supply toolbox.(准备一个应急工具箱)”可知，在准备灾难应急箱时，水和食物应是必需品。F项符合语境。故选F。5 / 5
UNIT 6 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Maggie had never experienced an earthquake before, only prepared for it.As long as she could remember, preparing for an earthquake was routine at school.Her family as well had made plans in the event of a natural disaster.Earthquakes are so much more common on the West Coast of the United States.
Today Maggie was home alone.Maggie knew her mom would be driving home on the busy freeway, thinking about preparing supper for Maggie's dad.Maggie's dad would arrive at the airport.He was coming home from a two－week business trip.
Maggie arrived home from school at the regular time.She was taking some biscuits from the kitchen cupboard, when she felt it.First just a tremor (微震), then the violent shaking.Maggie quickly ran under the large, wooden table in the dining room.The sounds of breaking glass and the crashing (坠落) of many things were frightening.But the table remained undamaged, and Maggie hid herself in fear.
After what seemed like a century the earthquake appeared to be over.Maggie could hear the sound of water rushing below her in the basement.The smell of natural gas was present in the air.Maggie knew where the main water valve (阀门) was located.Dad had shown her where it was and how to turn it off.Slowly and carefully she came out from under the table.The once tidy home was now almost unrecognizable.As Maggie reached the open basement door she could see the steps were still in good condition.She carefully made her way down into the dark basement.While still on the steps she felt the water rising and rising.Suddenly Maggie felt a lot of pain as a large ceiling beam (天花板梁) hit her head and shoulder.She fell onto some storage boxes ...
1．What do we know about Maggie and her family
A．They lived in earthquake country.
B．They seldom prepared for an earthquake.
C．They had experienced an earthquake before.
D．They got an earthquake warning that morning.
2．What was Maggie doing when the earthquake took place
A．She was about to clean her home.
B．She was about to enter her home.
C．She was looking for something to eat.
D．She was preparing supper for her family.
3．Why did Maggie go to the basement
A．To close the basement door.
B．To find some storage boxes.
C．To turn off the main water valve.
D．To check where the rising water came from.
4．What's the text mainly about
A．Maggie's first trip to the West Coast.
B．Maggie's first earthquake experience.
C．How Maggie survived a natural disaster.
D．How Maggie prepared for an earthquake.
B
Tsunamis (海啸) are one of the most terrifying natural phenomena that the world suffers.The series of waves produced by the displacement (位移) of a large volume of water can be caused by several events, including earthquakes, underwater explosions and landslides.Once triggered (引发), a tsunami can hit the coast within minutes and its destructive power can be enormous.
At present，early warning systems rely on measuring the movement of dart buoys (浮标)，which record changes in the sea level，or assessing the bottom water pressure of the developing tsunami.But they require the tsunami to physically reach the measurement location.The buoys could be fixed in the deep ocean，but this requires an unrealistically big number of buoys.Or people can fix the buoys along the shoreline，but due to the high speed of the tsunami，this method may leave no warning time for people on the land.
Instead，there is a new system using sound waves to predict tsunamis.Sound waves caused by an earthquake can travel much faster than the tsunami that has been triggered.Using standard underwater microphones，we can record these sound waves long before the tsunami arrives regardless of the direction in which the tsunami will travel.The sound signals come from changes in pressure，so what we actually analyze is a series of data on how the pressure is changing overtime.Though buoys also show changes in pressure，the tsunami front must actually reach the buoys to inform us that there is an increase in the water surface.By using underwater microphones，however，we only need to catch the sound signals.
Though the idea of using sound waves to predict tsunamis has been put forward previously，the key to our idea is a new mathematical method that can be used to analyze these recorded sound signals in near real－time.Once this is worked out，we can not only warn people of a tsunami but also more accurately estimate its size long before it reaches the shoreline.
5．From Paragraph 1, we know________.
A．what can trigger off tsunamis
B．how to predict tsunamis effectively
C．why tsunamis are the worst natural disaster
D．how to protect the coastal areas from tsunamis
6．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The dart buoys.
B．The changes in the sea level.
C．The changes in water pressure.
D．The present early warming systems.
7．What can we infer about the new warning system from Paragraph 3
A．It has high accuracy.
B．It can increase warning time.
C．It can monitor changeable sea levels.
D．It can adapt to various water wave conditions.
8．What's the best title for the text
A．Ways to Guard Against Tsunamis
B．Methods of Analyzing Sound Signals
C．A New Real－time Tsunami Warning System
D．Tsunami — the Most Terrifying Natural Disaster
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Natural disasters come without warning, and this underlines the need for disaster management.Natural disasters may cause death or damage crops and properties without warning.Emergency management can reduce the damage and save more lives than if there are no systems set up for disaster security (安全)．
There are steps to take when you plan for a natural disaster.Here's a list of some of them：
Ask your local Red Cross chapter or emergency management office for reminders of disasters and emergency management steps.__1__ You may also request a list of emergency steps that should be done in each type of disaster.
Each community has its own set of emergency signals.__2__ Knowing what to do at once gives you a head start in any emergency.
__3__ Include discussions on what is likely to happen and what should be done in such cases.Plan how each one of you will react and what are the responsibilities of each one, in order to be able to work as a team.
Set a meeting place in case of a natural disaster.It should be one within the vicinity (附近) of your workplace or home, and one outside your immediate vicinity.__4__ Agree on an emergency telephone that everyone should try to call.
Prepare a disaster supply toolbox.Stock it with first aid supplies. __5__ Prepare emergency lights like flashlights with batteries.Include a battery－powered radio in the kit so you can listen to updates.
A．Find out what they sound like and what they mean.
B．Discuss the dangers of different types of natural disasters.
C．Try to understand why these signals sound unfamiliar to you.
D．Everyone should try to reach it when a natural disaster happens.
E．Find out any disaster management plan that your community has.
F．Prepare some water and food that should be enough for three days.
G．This is also the best time to ask what kind of disasters may likely take place.
