第十四周 Unit 4 Our World Topic 2 How can we protect ourselves from the earthquake?八年级上册英语仁爱版每周测验（含解析）

第十四周 Unit 4 2. How can we protect ourselves from the earthquake？—八年级上册英语仁爱版每周测验
一、翻译题
1.他必须重新开始生活。
He must begin living ________ ________.
2.它的街道也更干净，宽广得多。
Its streets are much ______ ______ cleaner too.
3.过马路时要非常当心迎面疾驰而来的车。
________ ________ ________ ________ the fast coming car when you go across the street.
4.在英语老师的帮助下,我通过了英语考试。
________ ________ ________ ________ my English teacher, I passed the English exam.
5.我告诉了他整个故事。
I told him ________ ________ story.
6.你需要温暖的衣服来御寒。(protect...from...)
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7.如果她懂英语的话, 就不会向我求助。(ask sb. for help)
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8.暴风雨过后, 许多房屋倒塌了。(fall down)
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9.我认为足球运动比篮球运动更有趣。(interesting, than )
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二、阅读理解
Natural Disasters
Earthquakes are natural disasters. They are the shaking of the earth’s surface(表面). The earth makes these natural earthquakes in order to release pressure(释放压力).
More than a million earthquakes happen in the world each year. Earthquakes usually last less than a minute but you can feel them. The scary thing about earthquakes is that they begin with no warning. But scientists are still working on the problem.
There are about 20 plates(板块) along the surface of the earth that move slowly all the time next to each other. When the plates touch each other, huge rocks are created(创造) and explode(爆炸) with great power(力量), causing an earthquake. As the plates move, they put pressure on themselves and each other. When the pressure is large enough, the crust(地壳) is forced(被迫) to break.
Shaking and ground breaking are the main effects(影响) created by earthquakes. After an earthquake is over, buildings are usually damaged(破坏) and people get hurt even killed.
Some people think animals can predict(预言) an earthquake. The earliest reference(参考) about unusual animal behavior is from Greece in 373 BC. Rats and snakes reportedly left their homes and headed for safety several days before an earthquake. Scientists can easily explain the cause of unusual animal behavior seconds before humans feel an earthquake. Very few humans notice the smaller P wave that travels the fastest from the earthquake source(源) and arrives before the larger S wave. But many animals are able to feel the P wave seconds before the S wave arrives. As for sensing an earthquake days or weeks before it happens, that’s a different story. Scientists have tried many different ways of predicting earthquakes, but none have been successful. They need to do much research on this subject.
So what should you do when an earthquake begins If you are inside a building, you should take cover under a table. If you are outside, you should stay out in an open place.
11.An earthquake happens because ________.
A.the earth wants to release pressure
B.there are more creatures on the earth
C.there are about 30 plates along the surface of the earth
D.people damaged the surface of the earth
12.What is the third paragraph mainly about
A.The places of earthquakes. B.The reasons for earthquakes.
C.The ways of predicting earthquakes. D.The bad result of an earthquake.
13.Some animals ________ so they leave their homes to safe places before an earthquake.
A.are very clever
B.can create an earthquake
C.like living in new places with their friends
D.can feel the P wave seconds before the S wave arrives
14.The writer probably agrees(同意) that ________.
A.we should protect the animals before earthquakes
B.scientists can know earthquakes before they happen
C.people should learn to keep safe during earthquakes
D.earthquakes are the most dangerous natural disasters
答案以及解析
一、翻译题
1.答案：over again
2.答案：wider and
3.答案：Be very careful of
4.答案：With the help of
5.答案：the whole
6.答案：You need warm clothes to protect yourself from the cold.
7.答案：She won't ask me for help if she knows English.
8.答案：Many houses fell down after the rainstorm.
9.答案：I think football is more interesting than basketball.
10.答案：—Your mother doesn't understand English, does she
—Yes, she does.
二、阅读理解
11.答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据The earth makes these natural earthquakes in order to release pressure(释放压力).(地球制造这些自然地震是为了释放压力。)可知地震是因为地球想要释放压力。故选A。
12.答案：B
解析：段落大意题。根据There are about 20 plates(板块) along the surface of the earth that move slowly all the time next to each other. When the plates touch each other, huge rocks are created(创造) and explode(爆炸) with great power(力量), causing an earthquake. As the plates move, they put pressure on themselves and each other. When the pressure is large enough, the crust(地壳) is forced(被迫) to break.(沿着地球表面大约有20个板块,它们一个挨着一个一直在缓慢移动。当板块相互接触时,巨大的岩石产生并以巨大的力量爆炸,引起地震。随着板块的移动,它们给自己和彼此施加压力。当压力足够大时,地壳被迫破裂。)可知第三段主要介绍了地震的原因。故选B。
13.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据But many animals are able to feel the P wave seconds before the S wave arrives.(但是许多动物能够在S波到来前几秒感觉到P波。)可知一些动物能够在S波到来前几秒感觉到P波。故选D。
14.答案：C
解析：理解判断题。根据So what should you do when an earthquake begins If you are inside a building, you should take cover under a table. If you are outside, you should stay out in an open place.(那么当地震开始时,你应该做什么呢 如果你在建筑物内,你应该躲在桌子下面。如果你在户外,你应该待在一个开阔的地方。)可知作者认为人们应该学会在地震中保持安全。故选C。