牛津译林版（2019）必修三Unit 2 Natural disasters Extended reading—Reading comprehension课时精练四（含答案）

Ⅰ.阅读理解
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“Do you go to a window when you hear a clap of thunder，or pounding rain，or see a streak of lightning(闪电) in the sky Me too.Except I take my curiosity a little bit further.I go out and chase the biggest storms I can find.”
The quote above was from Tim Samaras.Tim’s curiosity started when he was about six years old when he saw the fantastic tornado in the movie The Wizard of Oz.And this curiosity took him in search of some of the worst storms and tornadoes in recent history.
He spent over half of his life running into the path of tornadoes to place research tools in the right places to gather information.He battled dangerous and powerful winds，pounding rain，chunks of hail，and the eerie noise of a racing tornado many times.He even saw the destruction of an entire community.Tim was a storm researcher and an explorer.
Tim didn’t put himself in harm’s way for the thrill of it he did it for the science.His goal was to answer questions about tornadoes to help people better prepare for these violent storms.
When Tim went after storms，sometimes the tables were turned and the storms chased him! That’s exactly what happened to Tim and his team while tracking a tornado.Upon seeing the tornado change course and head directly for them，the team jumped into action and quickly set up a tornado measuring device and then quickly drove away.
Besides chasing storms，Tim also wanted to inspire young people to study science and take up scientific research.“If you are as interested in weather as I do，learn as much as you can about weather.There are many colleges and universities that have active tornado research programs that allow students to participate at all levels.Most of all，keep your focus on what you want to do! Sometimes schoolwork can become very difficult.Keep at it，and you will do great！”
1．What made Tim curious about storms and tornadoes
A．A book. B．A film.
C．Lightning. D．Love for science.
2．Why did Tim go after the tornadoes
A．He wanted to see the destruction they made.
B．He tried to answer the students’ questions.
C．He was curious about how tornadoes looked.
D．He hoped to help others stay safe in the future.
3．What did Tim and his team do first when facing a dangerous storm
A．Drove away quickly.
B．Took a safe shelter.
C．Turned their table.
D．Set up measuring equipment.
4．According to Tim，how could students overcome learning difficulties
A．By sticking to their learning goal.
B．By taking up scientific research.
C．By participating in school programs.
D．By remembering as much as possible.
B
Massive flooding in America’s Yellowstone National Park caused widespread damage and resulted in many changes.The recent floodwaters changed the path of a river popular for fishing.It also devastated homes，bridges and roadways.
Yellowstone became America’s first national park in 1872.It is known for its natural beauty that includes mountains，rivers and lakes.The forces of fire and ice have shaped the park for thousands of years.It is a place where visitors can get close to different kinds of wildlife.
Flooding caused by heavy rain and melting mountain snow did cause a lot of damage.It drove more than 10,000 visitors out of the park.The rain also damaged hundreds of homes in nearby communities.Luckily，no one was reported hurt.However，the park could remain closed for up to one week.Some entrances might not open all summer.The water also washed away camp structures，flooded small towns and cut power to parts of southern Montana and northern Wyoming.The event happened as the park was beginning its busy summer season and received millions of summer visitors.
The Yellowstone River was running at a historically high level of 4.9 meters as it flowed past Billings，Montana’s largest city.The city got its water from the river and was forced to close its treatment plant(工厂) because it couldn’t operate effectively with water levels that high.Billings officials said the city only had a 24-hour supply of water.They were asking people to protect water until the river could drop and the plant could restart operations.“None of us planned a 500-year flood event on the Yellowstone when we designed the equipment，” said Debi Meling，the city’s director of public works.
Yellowstone officials said，“The northern half of the park is likely to remain closed over the summer.This will greatly affect local economies that depend on summer tourists.But we have faith in the park repairs and economic recovery.”
5.What does the underlined word “devastated” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Developed. B．Designed.
C．Destroyed. D．Demanded.
6．What can we learn about flooding from paragraph 3
A．Its bad effects.
B．Its lasting time.
C．The repairs after it.
D．The wildlife hurt in it.
7．What happened to the treatment plant in Billings after flooding
A．It stopped working.
B．It was forced to operate.
C．It only cut down the city’s water supply for 24 hours.
D．It was asked to design new equipment to protect water.
8．What’s the attitude of Yellowstone officials to the rebuilding work after flooding
A．Uncertain. B．Unconcerned.
C．Curious. D．Confident.
C
A newly restored(修复的) house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii，House of the Vettii，opened to the public on Tuesday.
The house likely belonged to two former slaves who became rich through the wine trade.The house offers visitors a look at everyday life in Pompeii.The city was buried by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.The restoration of the house is yet another sign of the rebirth of Pompeii.
“House of the Vettii is like the history of Pompeii and actually of Roman society within one house，” said Pompeii’s director，Gabriel Zuchtriegel.He said it shows the last period of Pompeian-made wall paintings.
The restoration of the wall paintings contained a new，better method using wax(蜡)．Zuchtriegel thinks the wall paintings show the dreams，imagination and worries of the owners because they lived between these images.
And who were these owners The Vettii were two men—Aulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus.Pompeii experts say they were once slaves who were later freed.It is believed that they became wealthy through the wine trade.Some think the two were brothers.
Perhaps the Vettius men saw their own life story in the image of Hercules who overcame great difficulties.This possibility interests Zuchtriegel.
Architect Arianna Spinosa is director of the restoration.She said it represents the perfect Pompeii home，because of both the wall paintings and the architecture.
The house was discovered in the late 19th century.It was closed in 2002 for urgent restoration work.After a partial reopening in 2016，it was closed again in 2020 for the final part of the work，which included the restoration of the wall paintings，floor and structural elements.
9．Which of the following might be the owners of the house
A．Officers. B．Painters.
C．Businessmen. D．Slave owners.
10．What can be known from the paintings according to Zuchtriegel
A．The method of making wine.
B．Slaves’ working scenes.
C．The building process of a house.
D．Feelings of the house owners.
11．What happened to the house during the last 20 years
A．It was greatly damaged.
B．It was repaired and improved.
C．It was crowded with visitors.
D．It was hidden away from people.
12．What can be the best title for the text
A．House in Pompeii Shows Ancient Roman Life
B．Volcanic Eruption Caused Disaster in Pompeii
C．Pompeii Came to Life Due to Ancient Houses
D．Two Slaves Created Wonder of Paintings
Ⅱ.七选五
China is one of the countries with the most serious natural disasters in the world.There are many kinds of disasters，with wide distribution，high frequency and heavy losses.In the background of global climate change，major natural disasters occur from time to time. 1 It makes China face even much severe and complex situation.In order to raise the awareness of disaster prevention and minimize the losses，warnings and instructions are given to the public. 2 Let’s have a look.
Fire
When a fire breaks out，smoke threatens mostly. 3 Roll on the ground if you find your clothes on fire.It is too dangerous to take the elevator in this situation，so it is better to use a bundle of rope and safely slide down from the balcony.Jumping off the building blindly will cause serious injuries.
Mud-rock flow
Rainstorm may cause mud-rock flow，and it’s really dangerous to stay downstream.When you try to escape from it，instead of going along the bottom of the ditch，it is much wiser to climb up the mountain horizontally quickly.Please escape from ditch when selecting camping field.It’s important to check the weather when going into the mountain.
Flood
4 We could use a wooden bed or table to make a raft and tie it to a big tree with a safety rope.We have to prepare food and warm clothes to get through it.
Lightning strike
On cloudy and rainy days，a lightning strike may happen. 5 Of course，you also should stay away from iron tower poles.We need to pay attention to it even when we stay at home.Close the doors，windows and cut off the power.
A．Cut off the power and shut off water sources.
B．Please don’t stand under the tree in such kind of weather.
C．Try to find a higher place，but staying on a roof isn’t a good choice.
D．First you need to take shelter，and then find a gap under the table or bed.
E．Losses caused by natural disasters in China are continuously increasing.
F．They also play a part in popularizing the knowledge and self-rescue skills.
G．In that case，please cover your nose and your mouth with a wet towel.
课时精练四
Ⅰ.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了蒂姆致力于风暴的研究，以帮助人们更好地应对猛烈的风暴并且建议学生们坚持目标方能克服学习困难。
1．B　[细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Tim’s curiosity started when he was about six years old when he saw the fantastic tornado in the movie The Wizard of Oz.”可知，让蒂姆对风暴和龙卷风感到好奇的是一部电影。故选B。]
2．D　[细节理解题。根据第四段中的“His goal was to answer questions about tornadoes to help people better prepare for these violent storms.”可知，蒂姆追逐龙卷风是因为他希望将来能帮助别人保持安全。故选D。]
3．D　[细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Upon seeing the tornado change course and head directly for them，the team jumped into action and quickly set up a tornado measuring device and then quickly drove away.”可知，蒂姆和他的团队在面对危险风暴时首先做的事情是设置测量设备。故选D。]
4．A　[推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Most of all，keep your focus on what you want to do! Sometimes schoolwork can become very difficult.Keep at it，and you will do great！”可知，根据蒂姆的说法，学生克服学习困难的方法是坚持学习目标。故选A。]
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国黄石国家公园的大洪水造成的破坏和影响。
5．C　[词义猜测题。根据画线词前的内容可知，本段讲述了大洪水造成的破坏与变化，画线单词前的also表明该句讲述的内容与上文一样，也是讲述洪水造成的破坏，由此可猜测，该单词意为“破坏”。故选C。]
6．A　[推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，该段讲述的是洪水造成许多损害，例如破坏房屋、公园关闭等，由此可知，此段讲述的是洪水的负面影响。故选A。]
7．A　[细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The city got its water from the river and was forced to close its treatment plant(工厂) because it couldn’t operate effectively with water levels that high.”可知，随着水位不断上升，该处理厂被迫关闭，即停止运作。故选A。]
8．D　[观点态度题。根据尾段内容尤其最后一句可知，黄石公园的官员对重建非常有信心。故选D。]
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了罗马古城庞贝的一座新修复的房屋向公众开放。这座房子已经经历了20年的修复和改进。
9．C　[推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The house likely belonged to two former slaves who became rich through the wine trade.”可知，房子的主人可能是后来通过葡萄酒贸易致富的两个前奴隶，即他们是商人。故选C。]
10．D　[细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Zuchtriegel thinks the wall paintings show the dreams，imagination and worries of the owners because they lived between these images.”可知，从这些画中我们可以知道房主的情感。故选D。]
11．B　[推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可推断，最近20年来，房子主要是在被修复和改进。故选B。]
12．A　[标题归纳题。根据第二段中第二句及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了罗马古城庞贝的一座新修复的房屋向公众开放，这座房子可以让游客一窥在庞贝的日常生活。所以A项作为文章标题最为合适。故选A。]
Ⅱ.
1．E　[由空前一句和空后一句可知，E项“在中国自然灾害造成的损失在不断增加”承接上文“重大自然灾害时常发生”，并引出下文“这使得中国面临更严峻和复杂的形势”。故选E项。]
2．F　[空前一句说明要给出警告和指示以提高防治灾害和减少损害的意识，F项“它们还在普及知识和自救技能方面发挥了作用”与前文为并列关系，说明了警告和指示的作用。选项中的They指代上文“warnings and instructions”。故选F项。]
3．G　[空前说明火灾发生时，烟雾危害最大，G项“那样的话，请用湿毛巾捂住鼻子和嘴巴”是火灾发生时避免烟雾威胁的措施。故选G项。]
4．C　[结合小标题“Flood”可知，本段主要讲述洪水来临时的自救办法。故C项“试着找一个更高的地方，但是待在屋顶上不是一个好的选择”符合洪水来临时的做法。故选C项。]
5．B　[由空前一句和小标题可知，本段主要讲述下雨天避免雷击的方法。B项“在这种天气，请不要站在树下”符合此处语境，下雨天站在树下十分危险。故选B项。]