Unit 4 Natural Disasters
(100分)
一、语法填空(共10小题,每小题4分)
1.It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work___________(practice).
2.The original text is here for___________(refer).
3.The___________(divide)of Europe into countries is the result of its complicated history.
4.The areas___________ (strike) by the typhoon took on a poor look.
5.The volunteers were rescuing those trapped in the damaged house ___________ an aftershock happened.
6.Amy caught sight of her close friend Jane in the distance and waved___________ her.
7.The neighbors aided the family ___________ money and necessities when they almost lost everything in a fire.
8.When you don't know the cause of your illness, ___________ seems that you're fighting against an invisible enemy.
9.It will be considered a miracle (奇迹) if someone is saved after___________ (trap) for72 hours.
10.What made the experts worried was that the great number of visitors had caused damage ___________ the ancient structures.
二、阅读理解(共4小题,每小题5分)
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night. The earthquake struck around 11 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8. But Morocco's earthquake center recorded the earthquake was almost twice as strong.
The quake was one of the most powerful ever recorded in Morocco. It was also the country's deadliest earthquake in over 60 years. The earthquake is reported to have killed over 2,680 people so far. It has injured over 2,500 others. The earthquake was extremely dangerous because it happened at night. Marrakesh is a big city that's popular with tourists. Many of its modern buildings seem to have survived the earthquake. But the old part of the city, called Medina, was hard hit. Medina has buildings that are over 1,000 years old.
Outside of Marrakesh, the earth quake caused even more damage. In the Atlas Mountains, the earthquake's center, there were many small villages. Some villages were nearly destroyed. Many of the people in the area live in simple houses made of mud bricks. This is a traditional way of building in Могоcco. But they are not strong enough to protect against earthquakes. Many of these houses collapsed. Some of the bricks turned to sand.
Rescue workers have been working hard to save those affected by the quake. In larger cities, rescue efforts seem to be going well.
But it has taken a lot longer for help to reach far areas in the mountains. Many of these villages are difficult to get to. The earthquake caused landslides, blocking roads and making these places even more difficult to reach. In some areas, telephone and electrical service were also knocked out, leaving these places completely cut off. That means that the local people in some areas far away have had to deal with the situation on their own.
But more help is coming. Some countries have offered teams of experts; others have offered emergency supplies.
11.Why was the earthquake in Morocco especially dangerous according to the text
A. It was the strongest on record.
B. There were too many tourists there.
C. The buildings there were all too old.
D. It happened when people were asleep.
12.What does the underlined word "collapsed" in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Built up. B. Fell down. C. Lasted long. D. Stood still.
13.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Causes of the earthquake.
B. Terrible sights after the earthquake.
C. Difficulties met with in rescuing.
D. Survivors' efforts to rebuild the city.
14.In which part of a website can the text appear
A. Culture. B. Society. C. Environment. D. Travel.
三、七选五(共5小题,每小题5分)
If you've ever felt as if you can't do anything right, you might think you're the only one that has experienced that feeling. 15. _______Fortunately, there are ways to cope with it.
16. _______When you're feeling as if you can't do anything right, take a moment and just let yourself feel that. Once you're feeling a little calmer, try to search deeper into where the feeling is coming from. This can lead you to understand if there is a large issue that you need to deal with.
Practice self-care. Self-care is a great stress reliever. 17. _______It is anything you do for yourself that makes you feel good. It can be physical, such as taking a bath, or emotional, like lying down and listening to relaxing music.
Do a good deed. Acts of kindness toward others aid our emotional well-being, and when you're feeling more positive, chances are you’ll realize you do plenty of things in life right. Additionally, a kind act is also something you do right! 18. _______
Take a break. 19. _______That's because we all need breaks and we all benefit from taking them! Taking a break reduces stress, makes us more productive overall and clears our heads. When you're feeling as if you can't do anything right, just pause, and ask yourself if you'd like to take a few minutes off, and see where that leads you.
A. Let yourself feel this way.
B. Get past the feeling and fight against it.
C. It's not a failure in life if you just need one.
D. It also helps you feel more positive about yourself.
E. And most of us do not share this feeling with others.
F. The truth, though, is that it's perfectly common to feel this way.
G. Everyone wins when you practice being kind to other people.
四、完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分)
When natural disasters happen, there are often stories of good people who offer help. The snowstorm hitting Buffalo, New York is no 20 . Sha'Kyra .Aughtry didn't just make a phone call or offer a meal ,but 21 one man who was lying just outside her home !
Although warned to stay at home, 64-year-old Joe White was 22 to head out to work. However, he underestimated(低估) how 23 the snowstorm was and was 24 in the snow outside of Aughtry's home.
Hearing cries of pain, Aughtry looked around and 25 Joe trapped outside in the snow. Without hesitation, she rushed into the storm, risking her own life. With great 26 , Aughtry brought Joe in. Then she 27 gave him first aid and spent an hour trying to warm Joe up. Unfortunately, Joe's hands 28 damage because of the cold. What's worse, 911 was unable to respond to repeated calls because there was no way for the emergency vehicles to reach the home.
Aughtry knew that Joe needed medical help beyond what she could 29 , so she posted messages online asking for help. Soon, neighbors arrived to clear the road and 30 Joe to hospital.
Unfortunately, Joe did lose his fingers as a result, but he did 31 the disaster! And that is due to the 32 of Aughtry, who took Joe into her home, warmed and nursed him, and cared for him for a few days!
The natural 33 is terrible, but seeing the compassion (怜悯) and love between strangers is just 34 .
16.A.exception B.difference C.confusion D.doubt
17.A.impressed B.rescued C.attracted D.recognised
18.A.anxious B.delighted C.determined D.curious
19.A.powerful B.unbelievable C.wonderful D.unique
20.A.buried B.stopped C.placed D.trapped
21.A.left B.discovered C.mentioned D.kept
22.A.honour B.respect C.effort D.concern
23.A.obviously B.immediately C.gradually D.eventually
24.A.suffered from B.got through C.came across D.fought against1
25.A.explore B.receive C.request D.offer
26.A.bring B.introduce C.take D.treat
27.A.beat B.survive C.challenge D.admire
28.A.dream B.responsibility C.kindness D.wisdom
29.A.disaster B.danger C.accident D.failure
30.A.worrying B.interesting C.relaxing D.amazing
答案以及解析
一、语法填空
1.答案:practically
解析:根据题意,本题考查的是“实际上”的英语单词,结合p开头,所以此处应该填写的是副词形式practically。
2.答案:reference
解析:句意原文在这儿以供参考。 for是介词,后面要接名词,参考的名词是"reference"
3.答案:division
解析:根据题意,本题需要按照所给词的正确形式填空。分析句子可知,该空在定冠词the和介词of之间,所以应为名词,divide为动词, 其名词形式为division,故本题答案为division。
4.答案:struck
解析:考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,strike与主语"The areas"之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,因此用其过去分词形式作后置定语。
5.答案:when
解析:考查固定句式。句意:志愿者们正在营救被困在受损房屋中的那些人时,突然余震发生了。be doing when...表示"正在做……时,突然……为固定用法。
6.答案: at/to
解析:考查wave 的用法。wave at/to..."向……招手"为固定搭配。
7.答案:in/with
解析:考查aid的用法。句意:当这家人在火灾中几乎失去一切时,邻居们帮助他们解决了钱和必需品的问题。aid sb.in/with sth.是固定搭配、意为"在……方面帮助某人"。
8.答案:it
解析:考查形式主语。句意:当你不知道病因时,你似乎在与看不见的敌人作斗争。it seems that…意为"看来好像/似乎......"为固定用法,其中it作形式主语,that引导的从句为真正的主语,故空处填it。
9.答案: being trapped
解析:考查非谓语动词。空处位于介词after后,且表示"被困",故用动词-ing形式的被动式。
10.答案:to
解析:考查介词。句意:令专家们担心的是大量游客的到来对这些古代建筑物造成了破坏。cause damage to...表示"对……造成损害/伤害",为固定搭配。故填to。
二、阅读理解
11.答案:D
解析:考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"The earthquake was extremely dangerous because it happened at night"可知,这次地震极其危险是因为它发生在晚上,这正是人们睡觉的时候。故选D。
12.答案:B
解析:考查词义猜测。根据第三段画线词前的"But they are not strong enough to protect against earthquakes"和画线词后的"Some of the bricks turned to sand"可推知,画线词所在句意为"许多这样的房屋都倒塌了"。故画线词与B项意思一致。fall down"倒塌"。
13.答案:C
解析:考查段落大意。根据第五段内容可知,本段主要说明了山区的偏远地区难以到达,而且一些地区的电话服务和电力服务中断,使这些地方完全被隔绝,这些都给救援工作带来了很大的困难。故C项"救援中遇到的困难"符合题意。
14.答案:B
解析:考查文章出处。通读全文可知,本文主要报道了摩洛哥发生的强震的相关情况,因此应出现在网站的社会部分。故选B。
三、七选五
答案:15-19 FADGC
解析:15. 根据空前内容可知,如果你曾经觉得自己什么都做不好,你可能会认为你是唯一一个有过那种感觉的人。再结合选项可知,F项"然而,事实是,有这种感觉是非常普遍的"与上文形成转折,同时引出下文,起承上启下的作用,符合语境。故选F。
16. 此处是本段的主旨句。根据下文中的"When you're feeling as if you can't do anything right, take a moment and just let yourself feel that"可知,本段主要介绍让自己感受自己什么都做不好的感觉。由此可知A项概括了本段内容。故选A。
17. 根据空前的"Self-care is a great stress reliever"可知,此处在介绍自顾的好处。再结合选项可知,D项"它也帮助你更积极地看待自己"承接上文,与上文是递进关系,符合语境。故选D。
18. 本段的主旨句是"Do a good deed"。空前介绍了做好事的益处。由此可知,G项"当你经常对别人友好时,每个人都是赢家"符合本段主旨,其中的" being kind to other people"是关键信息。故选G。
19. 根据本段主旨句"Take a break"可知,本段介绍休息的作用。再结合选项可知,C项"必果你需要休息,这并不是人生的失败"符合语境。C项中的one指代空前的a break。故选C。
四、完形填空
20.答案: A
解析:根据上文中的"When natural disasters happen, there are often stories of good people who offer help"可知,当自然灾害发生时,经常有助人为乐的故事。结合下文内容可知,此处指这次的暴风雪也不例外。be no exception"不例外"。
21.答案:B
解析:根据下文内容可知,此处指Sha'Kyra Aughtry 救了一名躺在她家门外的男子。
22.答案:C
解析:根据空后的"However, he underestimated(低估)how______ the snowstorm was and was______ in the snow outside of Aughtry's home"可知,此处指他不顾警告,决意去上班。
23.答案:A
解析:根据下一段中的"Joe trapped outside in the snow"可知,此处指Joe低估了暴风雪的威力,结果被困在了暴风雪里。
24.答案:D
解析:参见上题解析。第6空后的 trapped为关键词。
25.答案:B
解析:根据空前的"Aughtry looked around"可知,此处指Aughtry环顾四周,发现被困的Joe。
26.答案:C
解析:根据上文语境可知,外面暴风雪很大,因此可推知,Aughtry要经过一番努力才能把被困的Joe带回家里。
27.答案:B
解析:根据上文提及的Aughtry 把被困的Joe带回了家里以及空后的"gave him first aid"可知,此处指Aughtry立即给Joe做急救。
28.答案: A
解析:根据空前的"Unfortunately"和空后的" because ofthe cold"可知,此处指由于寒冷,Joe的手冻坏了。
29.答案:D
解析:根据空后的"so she posted messages online asking for help"可知,Joe 需要的医疗帮助是Aughtry 无法提供的。offer "提出,提供,自愿给"。
30.答案:C
解析:根据"neighbors arrived to clear the road and_______ Joe to hospital"可知,此处指邻居们赶来清理道路,并把 Joe送到了医院。
31.答案:B
解析:根据空前的"Unfortunately, Joe did lose his fingers as a result, but"可知,后面所述情况与but 前为转折关系,且由空后的"And that is due to the _______of Aughtry"可知,此处指由于 Aughtry 的救助,Joe幸存了下来。
32.答案: C
解析:根据空后的"who took Joe into her home, warmed and nursed him, and cared for him for a few days"可知,是 Aughtry 的善行救了Joe的命。
33.答案: A
解析:根据上文内容可知,本文讲述了Sha'Kyra Aughtry冒着生命危险营救被困于暴风雪中的Joe White的故事。这里是升华文章主题:虽然自然灾害很可怕,但看到陌生人之间的怜悯和爱让人感到惊喜。
34.答案: D
解析:参见上题解析。amazing"令人惊喜(或惊羡、惊叹)的"。