人教版高中英语必修一Unit 4 Earthquakes reading课时作业

Unit 4 Earthquakes reading课时作业
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The following are three advertisements from different newspapers. Read them carefully and answer the following questions.
(China Daily, May 3) The biggest shopping center will open on May 8. Everybody with today's China Daily will get a small present that day. You are welcome.
Telephone: 38990688; Address: No. 6 Xidan Road.
(ENGLSIH NEWSPAPER, May 19) English Newspaper needs a foreign editor. He or she must have worked in China for more than 2 years. British nationality is necessary. The salary is $100,000 a year. The term is 3 years. In ten days this piece of advertisement will not be useful. Telephone: 3890666; Address: No. 6 Xinling Road.
(CHINA FOOTBALL, September 25)
Shanghai Shenhua Team——Dalian Shide Team
TIME: September 25, Sunday (15: 30)
PLACE: Hongkou Stadium
TICKET PRICE: RMB 25 yuan (for adults); RMB 15 yuan (for students)
NAME: China Football Super League
COACHES: Farinha & Valeri Nepomniatchi
1. If the customer has a China Daily of May 3, he will get a small present ________.
A. every day B. from China Daily
C. on May 8 D. on May 3
2. If an Englishman who has worked in China for 3 years comes to English Newspaper office to ask for the job in April, he will ________.
A. get the job B. not get the job
C. be a good editor D. not be useful
3. When and where will the football match be held?
A. In Dalian Shide on September 19.
B. In Hongkou Stadium on September 25.
C. In Hongkou Stadium on September 19.
D. In Shanghai Shenhua on September 25.
4. If three adults and six students want to watch the match, the tickets will cost RMB ________ yuan.
A. 165 B. 135 C. 195 D. 225
B
On February 3,1931 the peace of New Zealand's Hawkes Bay region was destroyed when the area was hit by the worst earthquake in New Zealand's history.At 10：46am on that summer's day, the quake hit with a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter scale（里氏震级）.The centre of the quake lied some 15 to 20 kilometers north of the two main centers, Napier and Hastings. The quake lasted for two and a half minutes. Many people died in the earthquake.
A fire broke out immediately after the quake. The fire started in a chemist's shop and spread quickly. Then the Fire Department in Napier came to help, but they were at a loss to control the fire as a result of losing their water supply. However, the water supply in Hastings, was still usable, allowing them to fight back against the fire.
The force of the earthquake destroyed many of the city's famous landmarks（地标）.Chunks of the coastline were thrown into the sea. Napier's Bluff Hill, a popular tourist spot, was completely destroyed and thrown into the waters below.
Most of the major buildings in the city were completely destroyed. Roads and communications across the whole area were cut. People were afraid to enter their homes for days and found shelters at the local Motor Camp or on the beach. There were about 150 aftershocks（余震）in the 24 hours after the main shock. Over the next 2 weeks, there would be 525 such aftershocks.
5.The worst earthquake took place in New Zealand ________.
A. at night B. in the morning
C. at noon D. in the afternoon
6.The firefighters in Napier failed to put out the fire probably because ________.
A. there was no usable water B. they couldn't get close to it
C. the flames spread too quickly D. The wind was very strong
7.The last two paragraphs mainly tell us that _________.
A. there were many places of interest in New Zealand
B. the earthquake damaged the city seriously
C. many famous landmarks were thrown into the sea
D. people were afraid to enter their homes for sleep
8.What's the best title for this passage？
A. The 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake B. New Zealand's Two Cities
C. The Great Fire After the Great Earthquake D. The City's Famous Landmarks
C
Mary Jones bought a dress in a woman's clothing store. She felt very happy about buying the dress until she got home. Then she remembered she had left her purse at the store. It was the third time that month that Mary had forgotten something important. Mary was angry with herself. She said, "Am I losing it？"
Emma Cleveland was teaching a class in mathematics at a college. She began to explain to the students how to solve a very difficult problem. She understood it very well. But to the students how to solve a very difficult problem. She understood it very well. But somehow, at that moment, she could not explain it. Emma said, "I must be losing it."
Americans seem to have a lot of concerns about losing it. At least that is what you would think from hearing them talk. They use the expression when they feel they are losing control. It can mean losing emotional control, or losing the ability to do something, or losing mental powers.
Word experts differabout how the expression started. Some believe it came from television programs popular in the 1980s. Others believe it began with psychologists who deal with how people think, feel and act.
"We Americans have many concerns about controlling oar lives. Perhaps we worry to much." one psychologists said. "In many situations, to say you are losing it eases the tensions（不安）." It is healthy. And most people who say they are having a problem are not losing it.
People may feel more like they are losing it when they are "down in the dumps." Word expert Charles Funk says people have been feeling down in the dumps for more than 400 years. The word dumps probably comes from Northern European countries. The languages of Denmark and Norway both have similar words. The words mean falling suddenly. Americans borrowed this saying. And, over the years, it has become a popular way of expressing sadness.
9. What problem did Mary think she had？
A. She had quite low intelligence.
B. She seemed to have a poor memory.
C. She lost the ability to shop wisely.
D. She easily lost emotional control.
10. How does the author explain the use of “losing it”？
A. By using examples.
B. By describing his own experiences.
C. By giving instructions.
D. By providing research findings.
11. If someone feels down in the dumps, he or she _________.
A. is in low spirits B. is losing something
C. becomes less popular D. has a sudden fall in life
D
While most consumers wish to reduce plastic waste, it's not an easy goal to achieve. That's because the cheap and long-lived material is found in almost every daily necessity. Now, an Indonesian-based company has come up with a delicious solution.
David Christian, the co-founder of Evoware, says after investigating various materials, the company settled on seaweed. Unlike corn, commonly used for containers, seaweed does not require water, fertilizers, or large amounts of space. According to Evoware, as much as 40 tons of seaweed can be grown in an area the size of a baseball field. Since Indonesian farmers harvest more seaweed than they can sell, it's easy to find the material.
The seaweed packaging is safe to consume and can entirely dissolve（溶解）in hot water. While the eatable wrappers（包装纸）may not have any taste, Dubbed Ello Jello, the single-use cups invented by Evoware, are available in four tastes-orange, lychee, peppermint, and green tea. The best part？ You can order the powder and make them at home! Though currently they cannot stand hot liquids, Evoware is working on making heat-resistant（耐热的）cups as well.
While the seaweed products seem like a perfect replacement, it's a hard-sell in Indonesia. According to Christian, "The awareness and sense of urgency to minimize the use of single-use plastic is still very low. This makes our bioplastic seem unnecessary." Also a factor is the cost, which is higher than using plastic. However, Evoware believes they can reduce the price once the company moves to mass production. Hopefully, Evoware will succeed in convincing people worldwide that switching to their products will go a long way in protecting our beautiful planet.
12. How does seaweed differ from corn？
A. It sells better. B. It's less expensive.
C. It takes less labor to process. D. It needs less resources to grow.
13. What nature do seaweed wrappers have？
A. They melt in cold water. B. They are easy to break down.
C. They can be made at home. D. They come in several tastes.
14. What does the underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refer to？
A. Evoware's current cups. B. Plastic containers.
C. Heat-resistant cups. D. Eatable packaging.
15. What can we infer from Christian's words in the last paragraph？
A. The price of plastics will go down.
B. Indonesians care little about the planet.
C. It takes much effort to promote the new product.
D. The seaweed products need much improvement.
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