【配套K12】高中英语 4.1《Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia Introd

《Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia Introduction & Reading》
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．P________ is more important than result.
答案：Process
2．The government's m________ concern is to prevent accidents on the roads.
答案：major
3．She is German by birth but is now a French c________.
答案：citizen
4．Bikes are very popular in China. Many people prefer c________ to work.
答案：cycling
5．The company launched a huge advertising c________.
答案：campaign
6．Weather experts have ________ (预报) another big sandstorm in week's time.
答案：forecast
7．Young as he is, his ________ (力量，力气) is great.
答案：strength
8．There's a lot of ________ (灰尘) on your face.
答案：dust
9．The earthquake that occurred in Japan in 2011 was very ________ (可怕的)．答案：frightening
10．The increase in the number of plants can stop the process of ________ (土地沙漠化)．
答案：desertification
Ⅱ.用所给词的适当形式完成句子
1．On Halloween，children in America like to dress up as ghosts ____________ (frighten) people.
答案：to frighten
2．I'm going to Zhouqu, Gansu Province. Do you have some supplies ____________ (take)?
答案：to be taken
3．The students appeared ____________ (confuse) with my explanation.
答案：to be confused
4．The boy who seemed to be honest was caught____________ (steal) in the shop.
答案：stealing
5．The actress looked so charming in her beautiful dress that we took ____________ (mass)of pictures with her.
答案：masses/a mass
6．I advised that he ____________ (send)to the hospital at once, but he insisted that he ________ (feel)quite well then.
答案：be sent; was feeling
7．The ____________ (major) of the students in that class are against the plan.
答案：majority
8．This is the best way to prevent such a thing ____________ (happen) again.
答案：happening
9．This is the first time we ____________ (see) a film in the cinema together.
答案：have seen
Ⅲ.语法填空
Sandstorms are strong, dry winds __1__ carry sand. It is terrible, dangerous and __2__ (frighten). The main causes __3__ it are desertification and climate changes.
__4__ (cut) down trees and digging up grass are two of the causes. When it happens, you can see __5__ orange sky and strong winds that __6__ (cover) the city in a thick, brown­yellow dust, __7__ makes you ill.
We should do something __8__ sandstorms. One of solutions __9__ this problem is __10.__(plant) more trees.
答案：1. that 2.frightening 3.of 4.Cutting
5．an 6.cover 7.which 8.to deal with 9.to
10．to plant
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
Strong winds, sand in the air, poor visibility (能见度), we all know the characteristics of a sandstorm. But what else do you know about them?
Do you know for example, that the first sandstorm of 2009 hit north China's Inn Mongolia late February?
Sandstorms are today a special treat of life in northern, China because of desertification and the retreat (退化) of northern grasslands. They usually occur between February and May.
Fortunately, sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in north China, according to the National Meteorological Center.
And the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing are small, because recent rain has stopped drought (旱灾). Tree planting, as well as other measures taken by the government, has also helped decrease the chances of sandstorms in the city.
Sandstorms can be dangerous. However, there are measures you can take to protect yourself from harm.
·Wear a mask. Cover your nose and mouth with a mask that can keep out sand, or use a wet handkerchief.
If you are driving and the storm is far away from you, it may be possible to outrun it. If it looks like you will be caught in the storm, stop and wait it out.
·Take cover. If there is no shelter, then lie down. Keep e yes, nose and mouth covered. Cover your head with your arms or a backpack to protect yourself against flying objects.
If you are caught in a desert sandstorm, take the following action.
·Mark your direction before lying down. It is easy to get lost in a de sert.
·Keep plenty of water at hand. If you get lost, you need water to keep your life until you find your way or help arrives.
·Stay together if traveling in a group. Lock arms if caught in a sandstorm.
The most useful measure would actually be to make sandstorms disappear forever. To make this goal come true，people should plant trees, and stop desertification.
Today, the straight­line distance between Tian'anmen Square and a desert called Tianmo in Hebei Province is only about 80 km. If desertification is not stopped, environmental protection experts say, it will probably not be long until Beijingers can catch a camel to work.
1．Which of the following is NOT the characteristics of a sandstorm?
A. Strong winds.
B. Sand in the air.
C. Poor visibility.
D. Heavy snow.
答案解析：D 细节理解题。

由第一段第一句可知答案。

2．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. So far in 2009 no sandstorm has happened.
B. Sandstorms usually happen in spring.
C. Sandstorms are a part of life in China.
D. In sandstorms, what you need to do is just to lie down.
答案解析：B 推理判断题。

根据第三段中“They usually occur between February and May.”可知B项正确。

由第二段中“...the first sandstorm of 2009 hit north China's Inn Mongolia...”可知A项错；由第三段中“Sandstorms are today a special treat of life in northern China...”可知C项错；由第六段中“...there are measures you can take...”可知D项错。

3．In order to protect you from harm in a sandstorm, which may NOT be the right action to take?
A. Finding a shelter.
B. Covering your head with a bag.
C. Lying down to wait.
D. Speed up and rush through the sandstorm.
答案解析：D 细节理解题。

由第八段中“If it looks like you will be caught in the storm, stop and wait it out”可知D项错误。

4．What can we infer from the passage?
A. North China has been hitting by sandstorms for several years.
B. 80 km has made the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing small this year.
C. Planting trees can help make sandstorms disappear.
D. It is more dangerous in cities because there are more flying objects.
答案解析：A 推理判断题。

由第四段中“Fortunately, sandstorms this year should be fewer than in p ast years in north China”说明过去的几年发生过。

C项为文章中明确提到的；B、D两项表述不正确。

5．What's the best title of this passage?
A. Protecting Environment
B. Flying Objects
C. The Realities of Sandstorms
D. Strong Winds
答案解析：C 主旨大意题。

文章主要讲述沙尘暴的特点及其形成因素，以及人们遇到沙尘暴时所要采取的措施，故C项正确。

B
Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons (视野). Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient (方便实用的) and too powerful.
Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed—the computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.
Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore, these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected (被忽略的). The computer may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand, the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy (侵犯隐私), fraud (欺诈), and computer­related mistakes are just a few shocking examples. The computer is like a double­edged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities, but it can also cut deep into profits, personal privacy, and our society in general. How it is used is not a function of technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours, and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many, many benefits of the computer age.
6. The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because ________.
A. it is simple and practical
B. it needs a lot of practice
C. it leads people to new life experiences
D. it takes much time to master the skills
答案解析：C 细节理解题。

第一段中的“...opened up new horizons”指出了学电脑与学车共同的优点。

A、B两项文中未提及。

D项中的much time也未出现在相关描述中。

7．According to the passage, computers bring people the following benefits except ________.
A. avoiding mistakes
B. saving money
C. making money
D. opening up opportunities
答案解析：A 细节理解题。

B选项出现在第三段第一句，D选项出现在第三段第二句，而第三段第三句中的“the return on investment is high”无疑为C选项提供了依据，只有A项没有提及。

8．According to the writer，the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ________.
A. have some knowledge of computer systems
B. tell people not to misuse computers
C. have strict rules over the use of computers
D. make more investments in the technology
答案解析：A 细节理解题。

由文章最后一句中的“...only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers”可知应选A。

9．This passage is probably written for ________ .
A. computers
B. computer producers
C. computer learners
D. computer programmers
答案解析：C 推理判断题。

文章以浅易的文字描述了电脑学习的优缺点及注意事项，其阅读对象显而易见是那些学习电脑的人。

Ⅴ.七选五阅读
Working in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective communication methods are necessary. Here we've outlined some ways to avoid some common team mistakes as well as some helpful advice.
1. Communicate
__1__ Letting bad feelings brew (酝酿) will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run.
2．__2__
People in your group will lose respect for you if you're constantly blaming others for not meeting deadlines. Group members understand if you have a heavy workload and aren't a ble to meet a deadline. Saying something like, “I'm really sorry, but I'll get it to you by the end of today.” will earn you a lot more respect than trying to make it seem like it's everyone else's fault that you missed your deadline.
3. Support group member's ideas
If a teammate suggests something, always consider it！__3__And this makes you
a good team member. After all, nobody likes a know­it­all.
4. Listen Actively
Look at the person who's speaking to you, nod, ask questions and acknowledge what's
said by paraphrasing points that have been made. If you're unclear about something that's been said, ask for more information to clear up any confusion before moving on. Effective communication is a vital part of any team. __4__
5. Get Involved
Share suggestions, ideas, solutions and proposals with your team members. Take the time to help your fellow teammates. You can guarantee there will be a time in the future when you'll need some help or advice. __5__
A. Don't Blame Others
B. Avoid showing off
C. Thus, the value of good listening skills shouldn't be ignored.
D. Have faith that people will recognize when good work is being done.
E．If you have a problem with someone in your group, talk to him about it.
F．And if you've helped them in the past, they'll be more than happy to lend a helping hand.
G．Considering the group's ideas shows you're interested in other people's ideas, not just your own.
答案：1.E 2.A 3.G 4.C 5.F。