人教版新课标高中英语选修 六 Unit 5 The power of nature Warming Up & Reading配套练习 含答案详解

　Unit 5 The power of nature
Warming Up & Reading
Ⅰ.用所给词的适当形式填空
1.That is an active 　　　　(volcanic) that we should pay special attention to.?
2.Last month, he 　　　　(appoint) general manager for his rich experience as well as excellent educational background.?
3.They can find you the best package 　　　　(suit) your needs.?
4.We’re giving away 2,000 free 　　　　(sample).?
5.Don’t be so sure.We don’t know with 　　　　(absolutely) certainty that the project will succeed.?
6.He 　　　　(wave) his hand in the air to attract her attention just now.?
7.The computer is the most important piece of 　　　　(equip) you will buy.?
8.It 　　　　(be) such a fine day,our family decided to take a trip to the city of Hangzhou. ?
9. A Roman writer called Pliny wrote about a terrible volcanic 　　　　(erupt) that he had witnessed as a young man. ?
10.He thought I had known the fact. But 　　　　(actual), I knew nothing about it.?
Ⅱ.短语填空
make an appointment; wave goodbye to; burn to the ground; share…with…; protect…from…; be suitable for; make one’s way; be enthusiastic about; be amazed at; in the distance
1.Because of a big fire, the house was 　　　　　　　　　overnight.?
2.On boarding the plane, he 　　　　　　　　　　 his friends. ?
3.Recently I’m off duty. Any day　　　　　　　　　　me to receive you. ?
4.I need to　　　　　　　　　　 with Mike to discuss the matter further.?
5.He tried his best to 　　　　 his child　　　　 being hurt. ?
6.Having admired the beautiful view, they began 　　　　　　　down the mountain. ?
7.The sound of the cheering faded away　　　　　　　　　　　　. ?
8.The coach 　　　　　　　　　　 the dramatic progress he has made. ?
9.He has always 　　　　　　　　　　 sports and football is his favourite.?
10.Keep your fears to yourself but 　　　　 your courage 　　　　 others. ?
Ⅲ.句型训练
1.She is humorous and 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(容易相处).?
2.We have three large multi-media classrooms in our school, each 　　　　　　　　(配备) the newest computers.(独立主格)?
3.I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(正要外出这时) it began snowing.?
4.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (是星期天), we don’t have to work.?
5.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (回答老师的问题后), she sat down and felt much more relaxed.?
Ⅳ.阅读理解
Many scientists are now exploring the idea of going to live on Mars.Some other scientists from the NASA’s Ames Research Centre have already started the creation of a “Mars town” and many others are in fact already experimenting with it.Of course, these experiments are done on the Earth itself but this “Mars town” has an environment practically like that of Mars.
The astronauts working in these towns wear their space-suit and also do everything they would really have to carry out if they ever go to Mars in the future.
But Mars would be like the Earth, a temporary (暂时的) place for humans.When the sun starts swallowing up the planets, Mars will disappear only hours after the Earth.So Mars only seems to be the ideal place to spread the human beings.It is also a good location to send humans if ever there is a disaster on the Earth.By saying disasters, I mean asteroids(小行星) hitting and things like that.
If we humans do not want to disappear when the Earth or Mars gets swallowed up, we will have to go and live beyond the solar system.But are there any planets outside our solar system prepared to support life? Astronomers’ answer is:
“If the Earth can support life, why can’t other planets do the same too? Astronomers have already discovered a Jupiter-like planet orbiting (绕轨道运动) a sun-like star, so why not an Earth-like planet orbiting a sun-like star next?”
To achieve this goal though, many other problems have to be taken into consideration.How do we transform a dusty planet like Mars into one more or less like our Earth? How should we go on? There is still a long way to go.
1.The “Mars town” mentioned in the passage is 　　　　.?
A.a research base on Mars B.a strange place found on Mars
C.an experimental lab built on the Earth D.a town existing in scientists’ imagination
2.Why would Mars only be a temporary place for humans?
A.It is too small to admit so many human beings.
B.It lacks enough natural resources humans need.
C.It would disappear when the Earth disappeared.
D.It has more natural disasters like asteroids hitting.
3.We can know from the passage that astronomers probably think 　　　　.?
A.it is impossible to transport humans to other planets
B.there may be an Earth-like planet outside the solar system
C.humans will move to the newly-found Jupiter-like planet
D.there’s no need for humans to move beyond the solar system
4.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A.The “Mars town” B.Explore space
C.The future of the Earth D.Where to live in the future
Ⅴ.语法填空
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Are people happier in nature with blue skies overhead and fresh green grass underfoot? Could noisy streets, 1.　　　　 (crowd) with cars and people, make us unhappy? The World Health Organization estimates that 54 per cent of the world population lived in urban areas in 2014. The WHO adds that the amount 2. 　　 (increase)
to 66 per cent by 2050.?
People often move to cities for 3.　　　　 (good) jobs and more cultural activities. But are they putting 4.　　　　 (they) at risk??
Experts say that natural environments or green spaces do a lot of good for our mental health.
Many studies have shown that nature can calm us and make us feel happy. Nature, experts say, can also help us learn better. And 5.　　　　 (experience) nature helps people recover from the mental tiredness that 6.　　　　(come) from day-to-day work.?
Mental health experts say some research suggests that city living might hurt our mental health, 7.　　　 　 they cannot say exactly why. “What are the specific
8.　　　　 (aspect) of the urban environment 9.　　　　 causes some people to develop mental health issues?” asked Andrea Mechelli, a doctor at Kings College, London.?
Researchers have found that being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, seeing the sky, and being 10　　　　touch with nature are associated with higher levels of mental well-being.?

参考答案answer
Ⅰ.1.volcano　2.was appointed　 3.to suit　4.samples　 5.absolute
6.waved　 7.equipment　8.being　 9.eruption　 10.actually
Ⅱ.1.burnt to the ground　2.waved goodbye to　3.is suitable for
4.make an appointment　5.protect; from　6.making/to make their way
7.in the distance　8.is amazed at　9.been enthusiastic about
10.share; with
Ⅲ.1.easy to get along with　2.equipped with
3.was about to go out when　4.It being Sunday
5.Having answered the teacher’s question
Ⅳ.【文章大意】 当太阳最终开始吞噬行星时,地球和火星会消失。茫茫宇宙,哪里才是人类未来的安身之所?
1.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Of course, these experiments are done on the Earth itself but this ‘Mars town’ has an environment practically like that of Mars.”可知, “火星城”是科学家模拟火星环境在地球上建的一个实验室。
2.C　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“…Mars will disappear only hours after the Earth.”可知,当太阳最终开始吞噬行星时,火星也会很快在地球之后消失,所以说火星只能作为人类暂时的家园(人类还需另外寻找安身之所)。
3.B　细节理解题。根据第五段中天文学家所说的话可推知,他们相信在宇宙中可能还有像地球一样的行星。
4.D　主旨大意题。从文章首句“Many scientists are now exploring the idea of going to live on Mars.”可以看出,本文就人类未来的安身之所这一问题进行了讨论,接下来介绍了“火星城”的可行性,以及在太阳系以外寻找类似地球这样的行星的可能性。故D项作为标题符合本文主旨。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文为说明文。人们到城市寻找更好的工作和更多的文化活动,但喧闹的街道、拥挤的汽车和人群会让我们不开心,危害到人们的心理健康。许多研究表明,大自然能让我们平静下来,让我们感到快乐。大自然有助于人们从精神疲劳中恢复过来。
1.crowded　考查非谓语动词。喧闹的街道、拥挤的汽车和人群 会使我们不高兴吗? crowded为非谓语动词,作后置定语。
2.will increase　考查动词时态。世界卫生组织补充说,到2050年,这个数字将增加到66%。由后面的“by 2050”可知,要用一般将来时。因此填will increase。
3.better　考查形容词的比较级。人们搬到城市通常是为了找到更好的工作。根据语境可知要用比较级,故填better。
4.themselves　考查反身代词。但他们是在冒险吗?put oneself at risk 意为“把自己置于危险中”。分析句子结构可知,本句的主语是they,所以要填themselves。
5.experiencing　考查非谓语动词。体验大自然有助于人们从精神疲劳中恢复过来。分析句子可知,本空在句中作主语,动词不能单独作主语,根据语境可知要用v.-ing形式作主语,所以填experiencing。
6.comes　考查主谓一致。体验大自然有助于人们从日常工作中产生的精神疲劳里恢复过来。分析句子可知,本句是定语从句,其中抽象名词tiredness是先行词,因此谓语动词要用comes。
7.but　考查连词。心理健康专家说,一些研究表明,城市生活可能会损害我们的心理健康,但他们不能确切说明原因。分析两句话的句意可知,这两句是转折关系,表示转折关系要用but,故填but。
8.aspects　考查名词复数。城市环境的哪些具体方面使一些人产生了心理健康问题?根据前面的系动词are可知,此处填aspects。
9.which/that　考查定语从句。城市环境的哪些具体方面使一些人产生了心理健康问题?分析句子可知,本句是定语从句,先行词是the urban environment,在句中作主语,在定语从句中物作主语用which/that。
10.in　考查固定搭配。在户外看树、听鸟鸣、看天空、与大自然接触都与更高层次的心理健康有关。in touch with同……有联系。