Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
Learning Paper 4 Revision
Ⅰ.单项选择
1. I cannot ____ puzzled, for I simply cannot understand how I could have made such a stupid mistake.
help feel B. help but to feel C. but to feel D. but feel
2. I have worked with children before, so I know what ____ in my new job.
A .expected B.to expect C. to be expected D. expects
3. It was foolish ___ you to give up what you rightly owned.
A. for B. of C. about D. from
4.--- The light in the office is on.
--- Oh, I forget _____.
A. turning it off B. turn it off
C. to turn it off D. having turned it off
5. I’ll get her ____ the door.
A. see B. seeing C. to see D. for seeing
6. The government must take measures to prevent rivers___.
A. polluted B. polluting C. from D. being polluted
7. --- What a pity! Sao Paulo lost the football game yesterday.
--- ____ . It was that Sao Paulo defeated Liverpool to win the championship.
You are absolutely wrong B. You are absolutely right
C. It can’t be worse D. I couldn’t agree more
8. The sound of thunder _____ made her very ____.
one after another; scary B. little by little; scary
C. one after another; scared D. little by little; scared
9. --- What do you think of the film “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
--- There’s a lot I could say, but to put it____ it was fantastic!
in a sense B. in other words
C. in a nutshell D. in detail
10. The water that trees____has a good effect ___their growth.
A. give out; for B. take in; in
C. give out; upon D. take in; on
11. After we carried the boxes to the top of the building, our
____ almost gave out.
ability B. power C. force D. strength
12. The public were deeply ____ the safety of the miners in the Heilongjiang mine disaster.
A. concerned about B. interested in
C. amazed at D. disappointed by
13. A system has been set up ___ the coming of earthquake so as to reduce the losses it causes.
A. to forecast B. to be forecasting
C. to be forecast D. to have forecast
14. A storm is probable to come. Let’s hurry so as not to ___ it.
A. catch B. be caught C. be caught in D. catch in
15. ____ late in the morning, Bob turned off the alarm.
A. To sleep B. Sleeping C. Sleep D. Having slept
Ⅱ.完型填空
Scientists have made a lot of research on desert. A desert is a land 16 plants, animals and people cannot get all the water they need because the climate is 17 too dry or too cold. 18 deserts have 19 than 10 inches of rainfall a year. There may be months or even years between one rainstorm and 20 .The rainwater quickly runs
the land, sinks into the sand or evaporates into the dry air.
No matter how dry a desert may be, it is 22 to man. In some of the driest regions 23 has found valuable minerals. The discovery of petroleum, in particular, 24 great changes to the deserts. Oil is now the most important export of several desert countries in the Middle East, and it has been 25 in the western Sahara, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait are 26 called oil kingdoms.
Man has changed the desert in many ways to make it a better place 27 to live. But the greatest problem of the deserts 28 . That problem is 29 water over large areas. Man is 30 to the sea as a source of water.
Scientists are constantly 31 methods of 32 the salt from water so that it can be used in industry and agriculture. Some people believe that man will one day be able to 33 the climate and produce rainfall over the desert when it is wanted. This would be a simple 34 to the water problem, but we 35 much more about the atmosphere before that will be possible.
16. A. there B. where C. which D. that
17. A. both B. never C. either D.neither
18. A. Most B. most of C. All D. The Most
19. A. fewer B. more C.little D. less
20. A. the other B.other C.the next D. next one
21. A. off B. out of C. into D. from
22 A. rarely worthless B. nearly worthless
C .almost of no use D .almost worthless
23. A. people B. man C. scientists D. the man
24. A. brought up B. has brought C. have led up to D. has caused up
25. A.uncovered B. discovered C. invented D.founded out
26. A. some time B. sometime C. sometimes D. some times
27. A. where B. which C. in which D. that
28. A. stays B. leaves C. lies D. remains
29. A. loss of B. lack of C. in need of D. short for
30. A. turning B. going C. coming D. running
31. A. thinking B. improving C. finding D. sending
32. A. moving B. removing C. taking D. getting
33. A. control B. make C. improve D. arrange
34. A. way B. solution C. method D. means
35. A. need to find Bwant to learn C. need to know D. need to study
Ⅲ. 阅读理解
Sandstorms usually happen in spring in northern China. Most of sand comes from Gansu and Inner Mongolia. In northern China lots of places have few trees and don’t get much rain. People there have been cutting down too many trees. When there aren’t many trees, the ground can’t keep enough water. Over the years, the ground dries up and turns to sand. When spring comes and the ice melts, the ground becomes looser.（松散） Strong winds take the loose sand into the sky.
Sandstorms have bad effects on people’s health. If people breathe too much sand, they could cough or have asthma.（哮喘） Sandstorms also give farmers lots of problems. Sometimes their sheep get lost in the storms and never get back home. The winds also tear farmers’ houses down. What can you do to stop sandstorms Ask your parents to help you plant some trees this spring. See people cutting down too many trees, tell them if you about the dangers of sandstorms, and ask your government to stop them from cutting.
Sandstorms are bad for people’s eyes, nose and skin. So remember to take good care of yourself if sandstorms come your way.
If you a sandstorm is coming, stay at home and close your windows. If you have to go outside during a sandstorm, remember to put a wet towel （毛巾）over your mouth. That will prevent sand from getting in your mouth if you get sand in you eyes, close your eyes and put your head down. Wait until your tears wash the sand out. Don’t rub（揉） your eyes it you get sand in them. And if your hands are not clean, your eyes could get infected. （感染）Don’t forget to wash your face and hands when you get back home.
36、The purpose of the passage is to
A teach us ways to prevent sandstorms
B show the relationship between sandstorms and health
C warn us against sandstorms
D give information about sandstorms
37、What’s the direct reason that sandstorms usually happen in northern China
A Northern China is rich in sand and short of rains
B It blows strong winds there and the sand is taken into the sky
C Many trees have been cut down and it rains little there.
D The ice there melts in spring and the ground becomes loose.
38、Which of following statements is TRUE according to the second paragraph
A If you have asthma, you will breathe too much sand.
B In sandstorm days farmers’ sheep don’t go home
C Sandstorms can damage people’s houses.
D Northing can be done to prevent sandstorms.
39、From the last paragraph, we can learn that during a sandstorm,
A We should put a wet towel over our head when we go outside.
B We must not go out and should stay at home and close the windows
C We can’t rub our eyes when sand gets in.
D We should wash our face and hands many times.
Ⅳ.根据句后提示词，把下列句子翻译成英语。
一听到这个消息，她什么也没说就流下了眼泪。（but）
昨天这个时候有人听见他正在练习唱歌。（ be heard doing）
如果我们去度假，有人为我们照看房子吗？（Take care of）
为了阻止沙漠进一步逼近，村民正在种植树木和草皮。（ in order to）
问题是如何说服他改变主意。(persuade)
Ⅴ.书面表达
请根据下列提示，用英语写一篇论文，论述沙漠的成因、危害及其控制的措施。
提示：1. 沙漠的起因： 有自然原因，有人为原因。有人乱伐树木，动物吃光小植物；风把表层土刮走。
2.人能制造沙漠，也能控制其蔓延。沿沙漠边缘营造绿化带，我国在北部建立了防风带。
3. 沙漠正以惊人速度扩展，危及世界。应该采取措施制止沙漠化。
注意：1.题目自拟。
2.提示词： 防风带--- wind break; 威胁--- threaten
3. 词数 90—120 之间。Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
Learning Paper 3 Extensive Reading
Learning aims: to practice learning skills and revise words and expressions in this module.
Activity1 Read the passage on page 39.
1.T or F
(1)Germans put their garbage into different bags. ( )
(2)People can burn too much coal. ( )
(3)In the 1970s, the “Green” movement began. ( )
(4)The “Green ” movement tries to be against the government. ( )
2.Answer the questions:
(1)How do countries in Europe try to improve the environment
(2)When and why did the “Green ”movement begin
(3)What does the “Green” movement try to do
Activity2 Read the passage on page 87
1.The Dust Bowl lasted nearly ten years in America. ( ).
2.People were forced to leave the southern plains. ( )
3.The lack of rainfall caused the Dust Bowl disaster. ( )
4.The Chinese government is fighting desertification by moving people to the cities. ( )
5.The most serious situation is Africa. ( )
6.The climate is largely responsible for desertification in Africa.
7.It is important to save the forests to stop the desert advancing. ( )
2.Answer the questions:
(1)What was the worst agricultural disaster in the history of the United States
(2)What caused the disaster `
(3)What is the Chinese government doing to fight desertification
(4)In which continent are dust and sandstorms worse than anywhere else
捡垃圾的老外
路乞，英文名K．L．Rothey，今年65岁，现在武汉新东方学校任教。这位美国老头给自己起的中文名叫“路乞”，意思就是“路边的乞丐”。路乞和志愿者所到之处，烟头、废纸等各种垃圾立刻被“请进”垃圾桶，少了它们的“点缀”，道路转眼间变得整洁起来。行走中，一些行人也被他们感染。来市区办事的郭婕，毫不犹豫地加入了捡垃圾的行列……她说：“我真后悔没把女儿带来受受教育。”
路乞说：“我认为捡垃圾的乞丐做的是爱护环境的工作，是很高尚、很重要的工作。”当然，乞丐并不是路乞的职业。退休前，他是一位法律工作者，现在的名片上印着“法学博士”。1984年他第一次因公来到中国，从此对中国文化产生浓厚兴趣，先后来华50余次。去年9月他来到湖北省黄石市，与该市女书法家孟顺波共结连理，定居中国。
居住黄石期间，他走在路上看到垃圾就捡，让夫人十分不解。路乞说：“我重视我的‘环境’。黄石是我的生活环境，我只是希望它更干净、更美好。”路乞也许不懂“身体力行”、“潜移默化”等中国成语，却用实际行动感动着他身边的人。在黄石，已有数百名志愿者跟他一起，不定期地做着捡拾垃圾、宣传环保的工作。路乞把它称作“五意工程”（义务、意识、意志、意气、毅力）。
当然，路乞认为环境问题不能仅靠捡垃圾解决，他更爱与市民交流，传播爱护环境的意识。“太多人觉得环保根本‘没关系’了！前几天在黄石，一个人一边说‘知道你的事情，见到你很高兴’，一边就随手扔掉香烟盒来和我握手———他根本不理解我的行动的意义。我马上把他的香烟盒捡了起来。另外，一些中国人的家里都是非常干净的，可是一出家门几步远，就很脏了。这就不是卫生习惯的问题，而是心态的问题。我要捡的不只是路面的垃圾，更是人心里的垃圾。”
希望同学们从一点一滴做起，爱护环境，爱护我们赖以生存的家园！Module 4
沙尘暴经常如此浓厚以至于看不见太阳，并且有时候强烈的大风足能移动沙丘。
遭遇沙尘暴是一件可怕的事情。
在沙尘暴种汽车真吓人。
因“荒漠化”越发严重，中国近年来发生沙尘暴的次数明显增加了。
为了防止沙漠靠近，政府在植树种林。
什么也干不了了。
树木吸收二氧化碳放出氧气。
把垃圾装入不同的带子，然后把垃圾带走，如有可能循环利用。
对此事我们什么也没做只是谈论了一下。
我只感到担心。
我禁不住想知道要发生什么。
我非常同意你的看法。情况糟透了。
浏览 对------有坏影响
Module 5
己所不欲勿施于人。
2．古代中国是一个诸国之间经常发生战争的地方。
3．孟子是一位思想家，他的理论和孔子的理论很相似。
4．孟子认为人不同于动物的原因是人是善良的。
5．他是母亲养大的。
6．因此，他花多年时间寻找一个人们遵循他的教导的国家。
7．他是一个让中国自豪的人。
8．这就是那位发明家居住的房子。
总之 第一次
Module 6
毛泽东写过一首词，词中他表达了 “更立西江石壁，截断巫山云雨，高峡出平湖”.
如今，他的理想变成了现实。
中国四分之三的能量是通过燃烧煤获得的。
1993年，中国燃烧了十二亿吨煤用于供热和发电。
现在他们在不同的地区过上了幸福的生活。
大约有八百处历史遗迹已被淹没，有些正被搬走，有些正被放入博物馆。
在一个大雾天，一架飞机撞上了这座大楼。
起源于 有意义，有道理 结束，终止Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
Learning Paper2 Intensive Reading
Learning aims:1.To practice the reading skill
2.To learn some important words ,phrases and sentences of the text
3.To know the cause of sandstorms and how to prevent sandstorms
1.T or F
(1)A government campaign has been started to help solve the sandstorms problem. ( )
(2)The winds in a sandstorm can sometimes prevent you from seeing the sun. ( )
(3)Northwest China is the sandstorms centre in Central Asia.
( )
(4)Sandstorms begin in desert areas ( )
(5)Sandstorms in China appear to have increased in recent years as a result of “desertification” ( )
(6)To prevent sandstorms coming nearer, the government is planting trees. ( )
2.Answer the questions:
(1)What are sandstorms
(2)Where are major sandstorms in the world
(3)To be cycling in a sandstorm is frightening. Why
What should we wear if we go out
(4)What do you think is the cause of sandstorms
(5)How can we prevent sandstorms
3. Translation
(1)Sandstorms have been a major disaster for Asian countries for centuries.
Major (adj.) (n.) (v.)
(2)It was the most frightening and the most dangerous situation I’ve ever been in.
. (I’ve ever been in 为定语从句，修饰situation)
(3)Sandstorms in China appear to have increased in recent years as a result of “desertification”
as a result of =
(4)Citizens wake up to an orange sky and strong winds that cover the city in a thick, brown-yellow dust.
wake up: wake up to sth:
eg: 他意识到他错了
(5)To prevent it coming nearer, the government is planting trees.
prevent sb/sth (from) doing sth :
4.Complete the sentences:
(1)掌握一门外语不是一件容易的事情。
is not an easy thing.
(2)遭遇沙尘暴是一件可怕的事。
was a terrible experience.
(3)人们过度砍树和挖草皮。
People and .
(4) Sam his father stop (建议他父亲戒烟)
(5)Some countries are others looking after the environment.(更善于)
(6) People in countries (例如)Germany
their garbage different bags.（把……放入）
5. Choose the correct answer.
(1) When Jason failed to pay his bill, the network company his Internet connection.
A. cut off B. cut back C. cut short D. cut down
(2)I was just talking to Margaret when Jackson .
A. cut in B. cut down C. cut out D. cut up
(3) I moved to a small town and changed my job years ago. I don’t make
.
money as much so I used to B. money as much as I was used to
C. as much money as I used to D. as much money as I was used to
(4) this cake, you’ll need 2 eggs,175g sugar and 175 g flour.
A. Having made B. Make C. To make D. Making
(5)This school was the first textbooks as well as reading materials.
A. publishing B. to publish C. having published D. published
(6) We should protect the trees from .
A. destroy B. destroying C. being destroyed D. be destroyed
7．Smith looked the students’ test paper before he went out to dinner.
A. out B. through C. at D. on
8.Paul doesn’t have to be made . He always works hard.
A learn B. to learn C. learned D. learningModule 4 Sandstorms in Asia (Book Ⅲ)
Learning paper 1
New words and phrases
沙尘暴_________沙丘_________ 沙漠化____________
沙尘 _____ 大气层__________ 废料_________ Mass_________ campaign _________ process ________ citizen ________forecast _________ Pollution ______ 化学药品________ 环境___________ 力量_______ 重新利用___________ Concerned ________
urgent__________complain________scary___________
absolutely _________ protection _________
cut _____ (砍倒) be _____ in (突然遭遇)
吸收_______ one ____ another (一个接一个地)
对……有影响 _________________放出__________
In a nutshell ___________ look through ____________
2. Match the words with the definitions.
①To continue to live after a difficult or dangerous situation or event __________
② To say what will probably happen. __________
③Someone who lives in a particular town or country ________
④the air around the earth. _________
⑤damage to the environment because of chemicals
⑥to treat something so that we can use again
⑦completely __________
⑧Scary __________
⑨to have a bad effect ___________
⑩ someone who knows a lot about a particular subject_______
3．Fill the blanks (根据汉语提示或首字母写出单词)
①The sight was so f_______ that he stood there, unable to move.
②Planting trees is the best way to deal with d________.
③A group of representatives of the citizens were invited to watch the p______ of the vote.
④Every day he c______ to school instead of taking a bus.
⑤The use of ______(化学药品)does great harm to the environment.
⑥ The chairman was much _______ (关心)about the living conditions of the farmers.
⑦ We still need _______ (证据)to prove that there is life on the Mars.
⑧If you think you have passed the exam, you are
_________ (绝对地)wrong.
⑨Weather experts have _______(预报)another big sandstorm in a week’s time.
⑩Sandstorms sometimes ________(影响)Beijing.
参考译文
亚洲的沙尘暴
几个世纪以来，沙尘暴一直是困扰许多亚洲国家的主要灾害。为解决这一问题，科学家们尝试了许多方法。中国为帮助解决这一问题发动了群众性的运动。
沙尘暴是裹着沙尘的强劲而又干燥的风，它们（沙尘暴）非常密集以至于人们都无法看到太阳；风有时会很大，足以能够移动沙丘。世界上发生沙尘暴的四个主要地区是中亚、北美、中非和澳大利亚。出生于内蒙古的任建波描述了他小时候在沙漠中经历过的一场可怕的沙尘暴。“被沙尘暴所困是可怕的经历，”他说到，“什么也干不了。那是我遭遇过的最可怕、最危险的境况。我原以为我会消失在沙尘中的。”
中国的西北部是中亚沙尘暴中心地带的一部分。沙尘暴在沙漠地区形成。因“荒漠化”越发严重，中国近年来发生沙尘暴的次数明显增加了。这是一个过程，当土地因为气候的改变以及人们对树木的砍伐和对草木的挖掘而变成沙漠时，这一过程就会发生。
沙尘暴有时会影响到北京。居民醒来时，看到昏黄的天空，狂风夹着黄沙在城里肆虐。暴风有时持续一整天，车辆开得很慢，因为浓浓的尘埃降低了能见度。
中国中央气象台在沙尘暴抵达北京时的几个星期前就能预报它，但有时候沙尘暴的威力是惊人的。气象专家们建议，在沙尘暴抵达京城时，人们不要外出，可大量的人仍然要去工作。街上许多人戴着面罩。现住北京的黄晓梅这样说：“在沙尘暴中骑车真是可怕，风很大，很难呼吸，沙尘使我生病了，可我还得去工作啊。”
沙漠离北京的西郊只有250公里，为防止它继续接近北京，北京政府在组织人们栽树。他们已经栽了三百亿棵树，而且计划在今后的五年中继续植树。
绿色运动
有些国家在保护环境方面比其他国家做的好。在欧洲，德国和一些北欧国家都在努力致力于环境的改善。德国等国家的人民把垃圾放到不同的袋子中，如：把纸放在一个袋中，把塑料放在另一个袋中。然后，把垃圾运走，而且，有可能的话，还要回收再用。在电冰箱和器雾剂的铁罐中常见的化学物质氟氯化碳是禁止使用的。还有法律规定人们不得过量使用燃煤。
二十世纪七十年代，人们对于环境有了更多的认识，于是绿色运动兴起并迅速蔓延整个欧洲。绿色运动力图使各国政府严肃认真的考虑环境问题和如何关爱环境。他们收集了有关工业如何破坏环境的信息并将其公诸报端。
& v0 l: c) X-
Atmosphere damage pollution recycle frightening
Absolutely survive forecast citizen expert
