【步步高】2017高考英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Earthquakes习题 新人教版必修1
高考英语一轮复习 Unit4 Earthquakes阅读理解全方位训练11
入舵市安恙阳光实验学校高考英语一轮复习全方位配套训练人教版必修一Unit 4 Earthquakes阅读理解1第Ⅰ组AEveryone has heard of the San Andreas fault （断层），which constantly threatens California and the West Coast with earthquakes.But how many people know about the equally serious New Madrid fault in Missouri? Between December of 1811 and February of 1812，three major earthquakes occurred，all centered around the town of New Madrid，Missouri，on the Mississippi River.Property damage was severe.Buildings in the area were almost destroyed.Whole forests fell at once，and huge cracks opened in the ground，releasing some strong smell chemicals.The Mississippi River itself completely changed character，developing sudden rapids and whirlpools（激流和漩涡）.Several times it changed its course，and once，according to some observers，it actually appeared to run backwards.Few people were killed in the New Madrid earthquakes，probably simply because few people lived in the area in 1811；but the severity of the earthquakes was shown by the fact that the shock waves rang bells in church towers in Charleston，South Carolina，on the coast.Buildings shook in New York City，and clocks were stopped in Washington，D.C.Scientists now know that America’s two major faults are essentially different.The San Andreas is a horizontal （水平的） boundary between two major land masses that are slowly moving in oppositedirections.California earthquakes result when the two masses make a sudden move.The New Madrid fault，on the other hand，is a vertical fault；at some point，possibly hundreds of millions of years ago，rock was pushed up toward the surface，probably by volcanoes under the surface.Suddenly，the volcanoes cooled and the rock collapsed，leaving huge cracks.Even now，the rock continues to settle downwards，and sudden sinking motions cause earthquakes in the region.The fault itself，a large crack in this layer of rock，with dozens of other cracks that split off from it，extends from northeast Arkansas through Missouri and into southern Illinois. Scientists who have studied the New Madrid fault say there have been numerous smaller quakes in the area since 1811；these smaller quakes indicate that larger ones are probably coming，but the scientists say they have no method of predicting when a large earthquake will occur.1.This passage is mainly about .A.the New Madrid faultB.the San AndreasC.the causes of faultsD.current scientific knowledge about faults2.Which of the following pictures best describes the type of the NewMadrid fault?3.This passage implies that .A.horizontal faults are more dangerous than vertical faultsB.vertical faults are more dangerous than horizontal faultsC.a lot of people would die if the 1811 New Madrid earthquakes happened todayD.the volcanoes that caused the New Madrid fault are still alive【语篇解读】本文通过历史回顾和科学分析，提醒人们多关注New Madrid地区频繁的地震。
高考英语一轮总复习 第一部分 教材知识梳理 Unit 4 Earthquakes练习 新人教版必修1
Unit 4 Earthquakes(60分钟79分)Part A一、阅读理解(共7小题;每小题2分,满分14分)AScientists at UC Berkeley released a video showing an earthquake early-warning system that sent an alert before the magnitude-6.0 Napa earthquake on Sunday morning.Officials said the system provided an alert 10 seconds before the quake was felt.California is working to complete a statewide system,which could be completed in the next few years.Once fully developed,the system could give downtown Los Angeles 40 to 50 seconds of warning that th e “Big One” was headed from the San Andreas fault,giving time for elevators to stop at the next floor and open up,firefighters to open up garage doors,high-speed trains to slow down to avoid derailment and surgeons to take the scalpel(手术刀) out of a patient.A lack of funds,however,has slowed the system’s progress.The system works because while earthquakes travel at the speed of sound,sensors that initially detect the shaking near the epicenter of a quake can send a message faster—at the speed of light—to warn residents farther away that the quake is coming.Rep.Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) said the successful test showed the need for the system.“While this was not the ‘big one’,we need to be prepared to save lives and protect vital infrastructure(基础设施)—even a few seconds of warning will allow people to seek cover,automatically slow or stop trains,pause surgeries and more,” he said in a statement.1.It will take a few years to finish the statewide earthquake early-warning system because .A.it’s a hard workB.there’s no enough moneyC.it’s a large systemD.there’s no enough workers2.Which can be inferred from the passage?A.The system can send an alert before an earthquake starts.B.The system works based on the difference of the speed between sound and light.C.Even warning a few seconds ahead can give time to save many lives and vital infrastructure.D.After the system is completed,people will not be afraid of earthquakes in California.3.The word “while” in the last paragraph means .A.thoughB.howeverC.andD.because【文章大意】本文为说明文,主要介绍了美国加州的地震预警系统。
高考英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Earthquakes(练)(含解析)新人教版必修1
Unit 4 EarthquakesⅠ.词义辨析1．The Second World War brought great ________ to the people of Europe and the world. A．steam B．suffering C．power D．flame2．The mountain climbers ________ in the storm were finally rescued by helicopter. A．ruined B．transported C．trapped D．sheltered3．I ________ hope that you’ll make an excellent engineer in the future.A．extremely B．fluently C．officially D．sincerely4．More than twenty miners were reported to be ________ alive when the tunnel fell in. A．buried B．damaged C．expressed D．frightened5．Don’t you realize the ________ these chemicals are doing to our environment? A．shelter B．track C．damage D．outline6．He defeated the other competitors and won the world________ for the high jump. A．track B．title C．judge D．headline7．He ________ his back in Tuesday’s game，and will be unable to play tomorrow. A．rescued B．trapped C．shocked D．injured8．Her actions ________ her love for her children more than any words could do. A．commanded B．scheduled C．burst D．expressed9．The car accident seemed to have completely ________ his confidence.A．shocked B．requested C．determined D．destroyed10．The natural ________ is believed to have caused heavy losses in this area. A．view B．block C．voyage D．disaster【答案】BCDAC BDDDDⅡ.名词性从句专练1.【福建省泉州第一中学2015届高三下学期最后一次模拟】With time going by, wehave come to realize that creativity is it takes to keep a nation highly competitive.A. whatB. howC. whyD. that【答案】A考点：考查名词性从句2.【四川省新津中学2015届高三考前最后模拟】 I don't doubt ______ he has the ability to deal with the situation, but ______ the problem can be solved quickly depends on his attitude.A. whether; ifB. that; whetherC. if; whetherD. whether; that【答案】B考点：考查宾语从句和主语从句3.【福建省泉州第一中学2015届高三下学期最后一次模拟】—Can I sit in the front row?—Yes, you can take ________ seat you like.A. whateverB. whatC. whicheverD. which【答案】C考点：考查名词性从句4.【天津市2015届高考压轴】An opinion is _____ someone believes is true but has not been proved.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whether【答案】B【解析】考点：考查名词性从句。
高考英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Earthquake单元检测(含解析)新人教版必修1
Unit 4 Earthquake单元检测卷第一部分听力（满分30分）（略）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AReserve seats on any 2017 Rick Steves tour today, and you’ll save $ 100 per person! To receive your early booking discount, you must reserve a 2017 tour by midnight on November 30, 2016. Discounts are for new bookings only and must be secured with a $400 per person deposit(订金).See our Conditions:Tour price guarantee: our tour prices do not include air tickets, and may be adjusted without notice due to possible changes in currency rates and trip costs. However, your price for the tour you’ve selected will be guaranteed the moment we receive your deposit.Included in the price of each tour: Sightseeing tours by a Rick Steves’ Europe (RSE) guide, and local guides when appropriate, including all admission to sights seen as a group; all breakfasts and half of your dinners; accommodation each night; all transportation from the first hotel to the last hotel of the tour; all RSE guide, local guide and driver tips.The plans of the trip may be changed: Europe is full of surprise, and we need to be flexible enough to take advantage of whatever comes along so that we may provide you with the best possible tour.Tour payments: Your final tour payment must be paid at least 60 days before the departure. Missing the final payment deadline may result in your being removed from the tour! If you sign up for a tour less than 60 days before its departure, the entire tour price must be paid.Transferring(改签) to another tour: Up to 60 days before your departure, you can transfer to any other tour in the same calendar year with seats available, applying your existing deposit and with no transfer fee. If you transfer to a different tour, the price of that tour will be applied, effective on the date we confirm your transfer. Transfers less than 60 days before your tour’s departure may not be possible.1. What can we learn from the text?A. You can save $400 if you book a 2017 Rick Steves tour in advance.B. You must pay all the tour costs three days before its departure.C. Your tour price will be guaranteed the moment you pay for your tour.D. The plans of the trip are not fixed even though you have paid for it.2. All of the following are included in the price of each tour EXCEPT___________.A. accommodation every nightB. all RSE guide and driver tipsC. all breakfasts and dinnersD. all transportation from the first hotel to the last hotel.3. According to the text, what should you do if you want to transfer to another tour?A. Pay another depositB. Pay a transfer feeC. Transfer to a tour that is the same price as yours.D. Transfer more than 60 days before your tour’s departure.BBad news sells. If it bleeds, it leads. No news is good news, and good news is no news. Those are the classic rules for the evening broadcasts and the morning papers. But now that information is being spread and monitored(监控) in different ways, researchers are discovering new rules. By tracking people’s e-mails and online posts, scientists have found that good news can spread faster and farther than disasters and sob stories.＂The ‘if it bleeds’ rule works for mass media,＂ says Jonah Berger, a scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. ＂They want your eye balls and don’t care howyou’re feeling. But when you share a story with your friends, you care a lot more how they react. You don’t want them to think of you as a Debbie Downer.＂Researchers analyzing word-of-mouth communication — e-mails, Web posts and reviews, face-to-face conversations —found that it tended to be more positive than negative(消极的), but that didn’t necessarily mean people preferred positive news. Was positive news shared more often simply because people experienced more good things than bad things? To test for that possibility, Dr. Berger looked at how people spread a particular set of news stories: thousands of articles on The New York Times’ website. He and a Penn colleague analyzed the ＂most e-mailed＂ list for six months. One of his first findings was that articles in the science section were much more likely to make the list than non-science articles. He found that science amazed Times’ readers and made them want to share this positive feeling with others. Readers also tended to share articles that were exciting or funny, or that inspired negative feelings like anger or anxiety, but not articles that left them merely sad. They needed to be aroused(激发) one way or the other, and they preferred good news to bad. The more positive an article, the more likely it was to be shared, as Dr. Berger explains in his new book, ＂Contagious: Why Things Catch On.＂4. What do the classic rules mentioned in the text apply to?A. News reports.B. Research papers.C. Private e-mails.D. Daily conversations.5. What can we infer about people like Debbie Downer?A. They’re socially inactive.B. They’re good at telling stories.C. They’re inconsiderate of others.D. They’re careful with their words.6. Which tended to be the most e-maile d according to Dr. Berger’s research?A. Sports news.B. Science articles.C. Personal accounts.D. Financial reviews.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Sad Stories Travel Far and Wide.B. Online News Attracts More People.C. Reading Habits Change with the Times.D. Good News Beats Bad on Social Networks.CAlbert Szent-Gyorgyi was born in Budapest on September 16, 1893. In 1911 he entered his uncle’s laboratory where he studied until the outbreak of World War I when he was mobilized. He served on the Italian and Russian fronts, and he was discharged(准许离开) in 1917 after being wounded in action. He completed his studies in Budapest before he went to Hamburg for a two-year course in physical chemistry. In 1920 he became an assistant at a university in Leiden. The Netherlands and from 1922 t0 1926 he worked with H. J. Hamburger at the Physiology(生理学) Institute, Groningen, the Netherlands.In 1926, Szent-Gyorgyi was ready to end his own life after an embarrassing problem in his career. The scientist, thirty-two, had written a paper and handed it to his boss for approval it to publish. His boss threw it in the dustbin. Concluding his life was a failure, the young researcher quit. Unable to support his wife and child, he sent them home to her parents. His final wish was to attend one last scientific meeting to be among scientists, to have one last good time. So he went to the 1926 International Physiological Society Congress in Sweden.Sitting in the audience, lost in self-pity, Szent-Gyorgyi listened to the president of the society, Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, refer to the fine work of a researcher: Szent-Gyorgyi! After the speech, collecting his courage, he introduced himself to Hopkins. The great man invited the young scientist to Cambridge to do further work.Szent-Gyorgyi’s life changed. He discovered the oxidation-preventing (防院氧化的) action of vitamin C. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1937. He accounted for his success by saying that discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen but thinking what nobody else has thought.8. Which of the following is the correct order of the events relevant to Szent-Gyorgyi?a. finished his studies in Budapestb. served during WWIc. worked with Hopkinsd. studied in HamburgA. b c a dB. b a d cC. a c d bD. a b d c9. Why did Szent-Gyorgyi want to end his own life in 1926?A. His pride was hurt by his boss.B. He was not satisfied with his paper.C. He couldn’t support his wife and child.D. His boss stopped him attending a conference.10. What inspired Szent-Gyorgyi to continue with his research work?A. The great labs in Cambridge.B. Winning the Nobel Prize.C. The publication of his work.D. Hopkins’ praise.11. The text is organized in the pattern of______.A. cause and effectB. comparison and contrastC. time and eventsD. definition and classificationDMariah Bailey would like to make a difference with her dad and his organization Sidewalk Angels Inc. Mariah’s dad would go out on the streets to help the homeless in the community, and sometimes Mariah would go out with him. "After being with him on so many occasions, I started to get to know the people that he helped," Mariah said. "I started to learn about who they were as people and started building a friendship with them."While Mariah’s dad liked to do his good deeds, Mariah thought that she would like to start something similar that was better known to raise even more awareness. After years of making a difference, her organization, Trending Change, wasofficially launched in October 2013 through her dad’s organization.How does a 12-year-old girl start her organization? Well, for Mariah, she gave up everything she would have received for Christmas and used the money to start Trending Change. Now Mariah has helped countless numbers of people feel loved and comforted through her organization.Over the last year, Mariah has done a few campaigns, raising over $1,100. Her big goal for last December was to provide blessing bags for hundreds of homeless people in Myrtle Beach. Each blessing bag not only had daily necessities, but Mariah also added notes to each bag reminding each person that they were loved and she would be there for them until things got better."My goal is to let the homeless know that they have not been forgotten and that they are loved," Mariah said. For people who are homeless, there are a few outlets for them to find food and a shelter. However, no one at these homeless shelters is obligated(有义务的) to show compassion. "Sometimes people are starving for more than food. Sometimes they are starving for love."12. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that Mariah _________.A.didn’t stay at home every dayB.made friends with the homelessC.got along well with her fatherD.helped people that she knew well13. What did Mariah do in order to start her organization?A.She donated her own savings.B.She asked for help from her teachers.C.She tried her best to make much money.D.She gave up everything she had at home.14. Why did Mariah send notes to the homeless?A.To remind them to work hard.B.To tell them to learn to help others.C.To persuade them to accept her gifts.D.To encourage them to be confident about life.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.Mariah Does Well at SchoolB.A Generous FatherC.Mariah Supports Her Father FirmlyD.Mariah Helps the Homeless with Love第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高考英语一轮复习 Unit4 Earthquakes阅读理解全方位训练
入舵市安恙阳光实验学校高考英语一轮复习全方位配套训练人教版必修一Unit 4 Earthquakes阅读理解2第Ⅱ组AHaving lived in California until 1970，my family has felt a number of earthquakes.We have been fortunate，however，to have suffered no bodily harm or property damage.There is a website that lists all California earthquakes recorded from 1769 to the present.The site lists the dates and times as well as the magnitude （震级） and the exact location of any quake that measured more than 6.0.There are only a few quakes that stand out in my memory and，luckily，none is shown in the website.So，my personal experience with earthquakes might be considered insignificant.There are three earthquakes that are difficult to forget.The first one was in 1955 and our oldest daughter was walking with me in our backyard in Redwood City in California.As the shaking became stronger I held her to me with one arm as I held on to one of our fruit trees with the other.All three of us （my daughter，I and the tree）shook for two or three minutes that to us felt like hours.The second one was in 1963.Our entire family was visiting Disneyland in Southern California.The earth started to shake just as we were beginning to walk from our hotel toward the famous landmark.My third experience with an earthquake was a lonely one in California.It was in my sixties and I was alone in an old church.As the building started to shake，I quickly headed for the door to go outside.I remember I said a little prayer—something like，“Help me get out of here in time，Dear Heavenly Father”.Minutes later，I was safe outside.1.The author writes the passage mainly to tell us about .A.a new film about an earthquakeB.how to survive an earthquakeC.his three earthquake experiencesD.how to save children in an earthquake2.The earthquakes the author has experienced .A.all caused bodily harmB.are all recorded in a websiteC.all measured more than 6.0D.all happened in California3.When the first earthquake happened，the author .A.was staying with his daughterB.was planting fruit treesC.held on to a tree for hoursD.was in a hotel4.What does the underlined part “the famous landmark” refer to?A.A church.B.Disneyland.C.A building destroyed by an earthquake.D.The place where the author was born.【语篇解读】作者回忆了自己经历的三次地震。
高考英语一轮复习Unit4Earthquakes(测)(含解析)新人教版必修1
Unit 4 Earthquakes单元检测卷（时间50分钟；满分100分）班级_________________姓名_____________考号_________________得分_______________________I 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分30分)【山东省实验中学2016届高三上学期第三次诊断】完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）Several decades of years ago, I ran a service station and roadhouse on the main road between Melbourne and Adelaide. One very cold, wet night at about 3∶30 a.m., there was a 1 on the front door of our house. A young man, wet from 2 to toe, explained that he had 3 out of petrol about 30 km up the road. He had left his pregnant(怀孕的)wife and his two children 4 at the car and said that he would hitchhike(搭便车)back.Once I had 5 a can with petrol, I took him back to his car where his two-year-old and four-year-old children were both 6 , saying that they were cold. Once the car had started, I suggested that he 7 me back.Before leaving, I had turned the heater 8 in the roadhouse, so that when we went in, it was nice and 9 .While the little ones played and ran 10 , I prepared bread and butter for the children, and hot chocolate for the 11 .It was about 5 a.m. before they 12 .The young fellow asked me how much he 13 me and I told him that the petrol pump(加油泵)had 14 $15.He offered to pay “call-out fee”, but I wouldn’t accept it.About a month later, I received a 15 from Interstate, a large bus company that we had been trying to 16 to stop off at our roadhouse for a long time. It 17 out that the young fellow I had helped was its general manager, the most 18 person in the company.In his letter, he thanked me again and 19 me that, from then on, all their buses would stop at my service station. In this 20 , a little bit of kindness was rewarded with a huge amount of benefits.1. A. kick B. hit C. beat D. knock2. A. finger B. shoulder C. head D. hand3. A. driven B. used C. come D. run4. A. away B. behind C. over D. out5. A. supplied B. poured C. equipped D. filled6. A. sleeping B. crying C. quarrelling D. fighting7. A. allow B. ring C. lead D. follow8. A. on B. off C. in D. over9. A. neat B. hot C. warm D. attractive10. A. around B. inside C. nearby D. along11. A. drivers B. guests C. customers D. adults12. A. left B. arrived C. ate D. disappeared13. A. gave B. paid C. owed D. offered14. A. appeared B. exhibited C. calculated D. shown15. A. call B. letter C. check D. notice16. A. get B. force C. requite D. hope17. A. pointed B. turned C. worked D. found18. A. generous B. successful C. serious D. powerful19. A. praised B. persuaded C. informed D. convinced20. A. lesson B. business C. aspect D. case【答案】1.D2.C3.D4.B5.D6.B7.D8.A9.C10.A11.D12.A13.C14.D15.B16.A17.B18.D19.C20.D考点：故事类短文阅读【学法指导】故事类文章一般描述的是某一件具体事情的发生发展或结局，有人物、时间、地点和事件。
高考英语一轮巩固达标练题Unit4Earthquakes(含解析)新人教版必修1
Unit 4 Earthquakes李仕才***阅读理解My mother grew up in a small coal mining town in southwest Iowa.My grandfather once told me that she knew no stranger and considered everyone in that community her friend.That attitude continued wherever she lived for the rest of her life.As a young girl, I felt embarrassed and cringed(畏缩) every time my mother addressed strangers in the grocery store or on the city bus.She talked to everyone and offered a smile.What really sold me on Mom’s approach to life was her experience on the senior bus, a story I’ve repeated to others many times.The weeks I could not be there, she used this lowcost transportation to the grocery store.After her first trip, I asked her how it went.“Ha！”she said, “I got on that bus and what did I see？Thirteen little old ladies and one old man, and not one word was spoken.”I wondered how long it would be until the somberness(忧郁的氛围) on that bus would change.On my next visit, Mom mentioned the ladies on the bus and something one of them had told her.“Oh, are you talking with them now？” I asked.“Of course, ”she said.“One day I climbed up the steps of the bus and before I looked for a seat, I gave them a big smile and I said, ‘Isn’t it a wonderful day？’ I noticed a few shy smiles.”Mom didn’t give up.She greeted them all each time she got on the bus and before long, the whole group was laughing and talking to one another.The bus became more than just transportation.She’s been gone for ten years but I’ve carried on her recipe for life.I smile at people as I walk by and often begin a conversation in the checkout line.Silent, solemn(严肃的) people respond with smiles of their own and a bit of chatter.All it takes is for one person to initiate(发起) the smile or greeting.It was I who had done the smiling first and all those people had responded.My mother didn’t lecturebut taught me by exa mple.She’d given me a recipe for life.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了作者的母亲积极乐观的人生态度对作者的影响。
【步步高】高考英语大一轮复习 book1 unit 4 earthquakes练习 新人教版
Unit 4 EarthquakesⅠ.单项填空1．________our earth，or else it will be no longer fit for us to live on.A．Protected B．To protectC．Protecting D．Protect2．—What happened?—Oh，a bee appeared on Kate’s dress，and her sudden________ of cry scared us.A．break B．burstC．attitude D．express3．—What happened to the priceless works of art?—________.A．They were destroyed in the earthquakeB．The earthquake was destroying themC．They destroyed in the earthquakeD．The earthquake were to destroy them4．________ deep down in the earth，the dead forests rotted away and became coal.A．Burying B．BuriedC．To bury D．Having buried5．Our government are taking firm measures to make pollution________.A．to the end B．put to an endC．in the end D．without end6．There are ________ books in our school library；however，________ of them are old.A．a large number of；fourfifth B．a good number of；fourths fiveC．the large number of；four fifths D．a large number of；four fifths 7．It is________ for us to deal with.A．an enough difficult situationB．such a difficult situationC．too difficult a situationD．so difficult a situation8．I know Jack spends at least as much time reading as he________.A．does writing B．is writingC．writes D．does to write9．This area experienced ________ heaviest rainfall in ________ month of May.A．/；a B．a；theC．the；the D．the；a10．— Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away?—Thank you.________.A．It couldn’t be better B．Of course you canC．If you like D．It’s up to you11．The place ________ interested me most was the Children’s Palace.A．which B．whereC．what D．in which12．The girl cried because she ________ the elevator.A．has trapped in B．had trapped byC．was trapped with D．was trapped in13．The boys，________ could not reach the shelf，went to look for something to stand on.A．the tall of whom B．the tallest of whomC．the tallest one D．the tallest of them14．—I passed the driving test!—________！A．Congratulation B．Congratulations for youC．Congratulations D．Congratulation on you15．________ the rockets coming into being，the Space Age began，________ China is sure to play an important role.A．As；when B．With；at whichC．With；in which D．As；whileⅡ.完形填空One of my father’s favorite sayings as I wasgrowing up was “Try it！” I couldn’t say I didn’tlike __16__，whatever it might be，__17__ I triedit.Over the years I’ve come to __18__how much of my success I owe to my __19__ of thosewords as one of my values.My __20__ job was just one I decided to try for a couple of years until I __21__ what I wanted to do as a career(职业)．__22__ I believed I would work for a few years，get married，stay home and raise a family，so I didn’t think the job I took __23__ that much.I couldn’t have been more __24__.I mastered the skills of that beginning level position and I was given the opportunity(机会) to __25__ through the company into different __26__.I accepted each new opportunity with the __27__，“Well，I’ll try it；if I don’t like it I can always go back to my __28__ position.”But I was with the same company for the past 28 years，and I’ve __29__ every career change I’ve made.I’ve discovered I __30__ a large number of different talents(才能) and skills that I never would have thought were within me had it not been for my being __31__ trying new opportunities.I’ve also discovered that if I __32__ what I’m doing and work hard at achieving my __33__，I will succeed.That’s why I’m so __34__ to be a part of .I think __35__ has come and I am determined to make it a success.16．A.everything B．somethingC．everybody D．somebody17．A.until after B．ever sinceC．so that D．long before18．A.consider B．argueC．include D．realize19．A.suggestion B．explanationC．acceptance D．discussion20．A.hard B．bestC．extra D．first21．A.determined B．examinedC．experienced D．introduced22．A.Actually B．GraduallyC．Finally D．Usually23．A.helped B．requiredC．expressed D．mattered24．A.careful B．mistakenC．interested D．prepared25．A.look up B．take upC．move up D．put up26．A.situations B．choicesC．directions D．positions27．A.thought B．replyC．action D．advice28．A.easier B．newerC．earlier D．higher29．A.permitted B．countedC．organized D．enjoyed30．A.show B．possessC．need D．gather31．A.lucky for B．slow atC．open to D．afraid of32．A.think of B．give awayC．believe in D．turn into33．A.business B．goalC．fortune D．growth34．A.excited B．curiousC．surprised D．helpful35．A.dream B．timeC．power D．honorⅢ.阅读理解Recently，scientists attending a meeting in Chicagopresented new studies showing how food and its productionaffect global warming.They offered some suggestions forhow to eat in a more environmentally friendly way.For many years，scientists have warned us that ourplanet is getting warmer.If current trends continue，animals may start to die off and life could get very difficult for everyone.The temperature is rising because humans have been releasing massive amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere，which surround the planet and keep heat from escaping.One of these gases is carbon dioxide.Most carbon dioxide we produce comes from the process of making and eating food，the scientists reported in Chicago.The production of meat contributes to a lot of carbon dioxide.And much of meat’s contribution comes from beef，which is responsiblefor releasing even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.The process of making a hamburger，for example，requires a lot of energy.A cow has to be fed and raised，and cow’s wastes are a major sourc e of greenhouse gases.After the cow is killed，the meat has to be processed and shipped to a consumer，which takes fuel.And most of the cow won’t even be used for meat people eat.By the time a hamburger finally lands on a dinner plate，it has taken a heavy t oll on the environment.It is believed that the process of making a halfpound allbeef burger adds about 19 times the weight of hamburgers in carbon dioxide.The message is clear：We can greatly reduce the production of greenhouse gases by eating less beef.Other kinds of meat like pork and chicken do less harm to the environment—at least in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases released.Nathan Pelletier，a scientist at Dalhousie University in Canada，reported that if everyone in industrial countries ate chicken instead of beef，we would cut the Earth’s greenhouse gases by more than half.All kinds of meat，the scientists reported，are harder on the planet than vegetables.To grow and eat a pound of potatoes，for example，sends less than one quarter pound of carbon dioxide into the air.So shifting our diet to less meat and more vegetables may do the world some good.36．The text mainly tells us ________.A．what we eat can affect the whole planetB．the way we live affects the environmentC．how we can save energy on the EarthD．how we can produce environmentfriendly food37．What is likely to happen if the climate is getting warmer according to the passage?A．Sea level will continue to rise sharply.B．Human beings won’t have enough food.C．It would be very hard for man to survive.D．All the animals and plants will disappear.38．Why does the author mention the process of making a hamburger?A．To show meat is usually part of a hamburger.B．To illustrate that our food contributes to greenhouse gases.C．To prove making a hamburger is a complex process.D．To suggest a lot of energy is needed to make hamburgers.39．The author believes one effective way to fight global warming is________.A．we should eat no pork and no chickenB．we should eat more chicken than beefC．we should eat not meat but vegetablesD．we should eat less meat and more vegetables40．Which of the following statements would Nathan Pelletier agree to?A．Eating pork and chicken is more environmentally friendly.B．Meat consumption is the main cause of greenhouse gases.C．People in industrial countries consume more beef than fish.D．Eating more beef is a more efficient way to save more energy.1.D2.B3.A4.B5.B6.D7.C8.A9.C 10.A 11.A 12.D 13.B 14.C15.C 16.B 17.A 18.D 19.C 20.D 21.A 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.C 26.D 27.A28.C 29.D 30.B 31.C 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.B 36.A 37.C 38.B 39.D 40.A。
高考英语一轮复习练习题 Unit 4 Earthquakes(含解析)新人教版必修1-新人教版高三必
Earthquakes李仕才【阅读理解】At present we spend a lot of time on our mobile devices these days and automakers have taken notes, rolling out connected cars that make it easy to do nearly everything from your phone.“We all enjoy those kinds of experiences where you want something and by the push of a button everything gets taken care of for you.You don’t have to go here and there and piece a bunch of things together by yourself. 〞Ford recently introduced FordPass, a mobile platform that lets car owners access services like finding and paying for a parking spot.“Here’s the details of what charges will be in sign, and then I submit (点击承受), and then I receive a QRphoto allowing me entry access to that parking location. 〞Over at Buick, the OnStar RemoteLink app connects owners to their cars no matter how faraway they are. “This car in Detroit, I could start from here in New York. Or let us say I have the only key to it and my wife in Detroit needs to get in the car, I can unlock it for her from here. 〞The featu re harnesses the car’s 4G LTE connectivity (连接性). Up to seven mobile devices can connect to it at any given time.“We want people to feel as if they are at home within the car, which a lot of people want to be in just for the driving experience, now they can be in there as well, the passengers can be in there as well for the connectivity experience. 〞But what does that connectivity mean for your privacy?“It is important to have personal information to create that individualized, personalized experience, but certainly it will be a customer’s option. 〞For certain consumers, it may not even be an issue.“There certainly is a factor where a younger consumer is much more comfortable giving up a lot more privacy and data than an older consumer is, and more likely than not, you are going to see a similar behavior to how they handle their personal privacy within the vehicle. 〞Considering how capable our mobile devices have become, perhaps the only question left to answer is: “Who’s driving? 〞【文章大意】由于移动设备的广泛应用, 制造商推出了装配有车载移动设备的轿车, 进而可从事由智能手机发出指令的动作。
高考英语一轮选练编题Unit4Earthquakes(含解析)新人教版必修1
必修1Unit 4李仕才考点规范练(必修1 Unit 4)【短文语法填空】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。
When a plane from London arrived at Sydney airport, workers began to unload a number of __1__ (wood) boxes which contained clothing. No one could account for the fact that one of the boxes was __2__ (extreme) heavy. It __3__ (sudden) occurred to one of the workers to open up the box. He was __4__ (astonish) at what he found. A man was lying in the box on top of a pile of __5__ (wool) goods. He was __6__ surprised at being discovered that he did not even try to run away. After he was arrested, the man admitted hiding __7__ (silent) in the box before the plane left London. He had had a long and __8__ (comfort) trip, for he had been confined (关在)to the wooden box __9__ (secret)for over eighteen hours. The man was ordered to pay ￡3,500 for the cost of the trip, which was __10__ expensive than the normal price, which only cost ￡2,000.1．______ 2.______ 3.______ 4.______ 5.______6．______ 7.______ 8.______ 9.______ 10.______参考答案：1.wooden2.extremely3.suddenly4.astonished 5．woolen6.so7.silently8.uncomfortable9.secretly 10．moreⅠ.阅读理解AGerman company DHL recently announced it is starting a new drone(无人驾驶飞机) delivery service to get “urgently needed goods,”such as life-saving medicines,to certain remote locations.The company’s plan is to use small,parcel-carrying drones to deliver medicines and emergency supplies to Juist,an island in Germany’s North Sea,where more traditional delivery options(such as ferries or trains) aren’t always available.The drone service is a continuation of DHL’s “parcelcopter research project,”which was launched in December 2013.But the DHL drones have changed significantly since their maiden(初次的) flight,DHL officials said in a statement.For one thing,they’ve been improved to undergo the high winds and rain that they may face over the North Sea.For another,the parcelcopter 2.0 can reach altitudes of 164 feet and can fly as fast as 40 miles per hour.The drone is also capable of flying for extended periods of time—about 45 minutes before needing to be recharged—enabling it to make the roughly 7.5-mile journey to Juist.The drone can carry loads of up to 2.6 pounds(1.2 kilograms).The drone itself weighs 11 pounds(5kg).Thanks to a new autopilot feature,the maiden flights of the new and improved drones will be completely automated,even during takeoff and landing.However,drone pilots will be standing by at a mobile ground station in Norddeich,on the coast of mainland Germany,just in case something goes wrong.Once the drones land at Juist,the parcels will be delivered to their recipients(收件人) by a human courier(急件递送者).For now,the company will be using the drones,only when other delivery options aren’t available,and no plans are currently in the works to incorporate the parcelcopters into normal day-to-day deliveries,according to company officials.1.T o meet what requirement will DHL probably use the drones?A.A ton of life necessities need to be sent to a village.B.An important parcel needs to be sent to a man in Juist.C.Some medicines are urgently needed in the city hospital.D.A family needs to go to Juist when ferries aren’t available.2.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The DHL drones’first flight.B.The purpose of the DHL drones.C.The disadvantages of the DHL drones.D.The improvements on the initial DHL drones.3.The new drone .A.will be much lighterB.can deliver much heavier parcelsC.can send parcels directly to recipientsD.will be fully automatic during the whole flight4.What can we infer from the text?A.The drones have been in use since December 2013.B.The drones won’t be widely used in the near future.C.The drones will replace human couriers in the future.D.The drones will replace traditional delivery options soon.BTaylore is a kid who passes by to ride sometimes and help us with chores. Barely 15, she’s never short of advice, and one of her favorite pastimes is teasing me about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.Last summer four of us rode down the trail behind our woods: my wife Karen, Taylore, Taylore’s friend Kendall and me. I was riding my 13-year-old, Tawny.We were two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason, I pushed Tawny into a gallop（飞驰）. The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.Taylore brushed past my left leg and, seconds later, Kendall went by on my right. I realized Tawny was covering ground faster than I’d ever seen her. She strained every muscle in her body to catch up with the girls. It was like a truck winding over a mountain road without brakes (闸). Part of me felt perfectly in control, while another part screamed that I wasn’t.In half a mile I knew we’d be crossing the highway, so I prayed that the girls would be fine. I gave up calculating how long it might take before my horse would be tried enough to want to slow down.I was just about out of answers when I saw the girls slowing in front of me. Their horses were relaxed and comfortable, not even breathing hard. Taylore’s face glowed.She gave me a high five. ＂Wow, you did well, ＂she said. ＂I knew you’d go fast when you were ready.＂No one in the group had even broken a sweat, except me. I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart pounded too, but not from exercise. Karen claims I was showing off for the girls that day, and maybe she’s right. But I think I had something to prove. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart. And, like a horse on a warm summer day, I’m always ready to kick up my heels.1. How did the race between the girls and the author begin?A. His horse’s gallop made the other horses want to catch up.B. He wanted to show off his riding skills for the girls.C. They wanted to know whose horse could run fastest.D. They teased him about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.2. During the race, ___________.A. the author’s horse outran the girl’s horses the whole timeB. the author was confident that Tawny was in controlC. the girls were so anxious to win that they sweated a lotD. the author’s good performance took Taylore by surprise3. When the race ended, the author’s heart pounded because ________.A. he was feeling thrilled and youngB. it was really tough exercise for himC. he was worried that the girls might be in dangerD. he felt quite embarrassed that he had lost the race4. The phrase ＂kick up my heels＂at the end can be replaced by _________.A. devote myselfB. enjoy myselfC. accept my challengeD. take part in running competition【语篇解析】文章描述作者和两个女孩骑马比赛，这让作者感到兴奋，也感到虽然自己上了年纪，但是有一颗年轻的心。
高三英语一轮复习Unit4Earthquakes练习新人教版必修120170421151.doc
Unit 4 Earthquakes练(一) 英语知识运用·组块专练——练准度(限时：30分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空(2017·宁夏银川一中一模)When I was eighteen, I couldn't wait to get my first job, which meant I made the first step toward adulthood.But it was difficult to get a work permit. One day I was dropped off by my parents at the __1__， where applicants took their physical te sts for work permits. Although I had night blindness, my vision was clearer during the day, which helped me walk __2__ by myself. Then the doctor began the __3__. He looked into my eyes with a bright light. “I suggest your parents take you to an eye specialist，” he said，“I __4__ you have a retinal (视网膜) disease. If you do, yo u'll never __5__ a day in your life ...”My parents did take me to specialists. After much time and money spent seeking an __6__ result, it was determined that I had an eye disease that slowly __7__ a person of sight. But still, during daylight, I could walk without __8__. I could read, but not for hours. M y eyes began to __9__ and words slipped off the page when I read more than a few pages. However, no ma tter how tired my eyes became, I never gave up reading. I knew the __10__ of great writers as well as the most popular music stars. Their words were powerful, which __11__ me to try writing. Soon writing brought me a lot of __12__ each time I completed a paper.Then an important phone call from an editor changed my life. An article I __13__ appeared in a local newspaper. The newspaper, to my __14__， continued to print my work. Next, a book series published several of my essays. I got interested in writing and __15__ up with each acceptance. On the pages, readers never knew of my blindness __16__ I chose to present it. For me, finding my voice through writing gave me the pride and satisfaction I __17__ so many years ago. Now, I have numerous essays and articles in __18__.Should I be thanking that misguided doctor? By falsely predicting that I could never work a day, he fueled my __19__ into success. He set the bar too __20__ and focused on what I wouldn't be able to do. Yet I proved what I could do.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。
高考英语一轮复习构想Unit4Earthquakes课时作业新人教版必修10411327.doc
Unit 4 EarthquakesⅠ.阅读理解A(2017·山东潍坊高三统一考试)“There's a mother in PICU(儿童重症监护病房)who wants to talk about a kit she received，” the nurse told me. “Something about it made her cry.”I've been a childlife specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospita l since 2000. I help families understand diagnoses and treatment plans and manage the ups and downs that come with caring for a sick child. Tough talks with parents are part of the job，which still makes me feel nervous.The kits the nurse was talking about were something I had recently introducedto the hospital: Comfort Kits from Guideposts. They were supposed to make a child's experience here easier，not upsetting.When I came across the kits at a conference，I fell in love with them. A treasure box of items designed not only to entertain kids，but to comfort and inspire them. There's a coloring book，a stress ball，a CD of relaxing music，a hairy star named Sparkle，a journal and much more. I really believed these kits would help kids. I wished I hadn't been mistaken.At the patient's room in PICU I saw a little girl，sleeping soundly，surroundedby tubes and machines. My eyes met her mother's. The kit was open on her lap and tears were running down her cheeks.“I'm Shannon. I manage the Child Life Departm ent，”I said. “I'm sorry if thekit upset you. It's a new item ...”The mother shook her head. “This has been one of the worst days of my life.I felt so scared and alone. Then I was handed this box. I know it's for my daughter，but it's just the comfort I n eeded. I wanted to say thankyou.”With that I knew Comfort Kits belonged here. We've been using them for almost three years now. Each child who's admitted to the hospital receives one. Every day I see kids coloring，journaling，playing with Sparkle.But as this mom showed me Comfort Kits aren't just for kids. The hope they bring, which_can_be_in_short_supply_in_hospitals_sometimes,_is felt by the whole family.【解题导语】作为一名儿童医护专家，作者引进了一套工具，这套工具对患者及其家属产生了很大的影响。
高三英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Earthquakes精品同步练习 新人教版必修1
高三英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Earthquakes精品同步练习新人教版必修1Ⅰ.多项选择1．He’s going to relax with friends once the exams are __________ and he has exciting plans for the summer holidays.A．at the end B．by the endC．in the end D．at an end解析：选D。
be at an end表示“结束，终结”，符合句意。
at the end(of)在(……的)末端；by the end(of)到(……)结束时；in the end最后。
2．Hearing her only son killed in the accident，the old woman __________ her face in her hands and cried.A．bent B．shelteredC．buried D．trapped解析：选C。
bury one’s face in one’s hands双手掩面。
3．(2011年新乡调研)—We __________ hope you will get a nice result on the National Games.—Thank you very much.A．rapidly B．properlyC．gradually D．sincerely解析：选D。
We sincerely hope that...我们真诚地希望……。
4．A party was held __________ the heroes who had helped save thousands and thousands of lives in the big earthquake.A．in time of B．in honour ofC．in danger of D．in place of解析：选B。
高三英语一轮复习Unit4Earthquakes练习新人教必修1
【春走向高考】高三英语一轮复习 Unit 4 Earthquakes练习新人教版必修1Ⅰ.语法单句填空1．________(bury) in a classic detective novel, the landlord didn't notice a thief was creeping up to his bedroom.答案：Buried考查非谓语动词作状语。
句意：因为全神贯注于一部经典侦探小说，房主没有注意到一个贼正在蹑手蹑脚地向他的卧室走去。
句子主语the landlord与bury构成逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词形式。
2．________(judge) from ________ number of cars, he thought there were many people at the shop.答案：Judging; the句意：按照车的数量看，他认为商店里有很多人。
judging from“从……来看；按照……来判断”；the number of＋可数名词复数暗示“……的数目”。
3．I agree with most of what you said, but I don't agree with ________.答案：everything考查部分否认。
句意：我同意你所说的大部分内容，但是我并不是同意全部内容。
not...everything暗示部分否认。
4．(2021·天津改编)The water supply has been cut off temporarily because the workers ________(repair) one of the main pipes.答案：are repairing本题考查时态。
句意：水供应被临时堵截，因为工人们正在维修一条主要管道。
由has been cut off可以看出是发生在现在的事情，并且“临时堵截水供应”是因为“正在维修”，所以要用现在进行时。
高考英语一轮复习课时作业 Unit 4 Earthquakes 新人教版必修1
(限时：40分钟)Ⅰ.多项选择1．Tom got addicted to drinking wine. As a result, he ________ as a failure in his career.A．ended up B．dropped outC．came back D．started off2．I really can't ________ with the noise that is going on outside. It is driving me crazy.A．come up B．put upC．push ahead D．get through3．Due to the aging water supply facilities and poor management, waste of water is ________ severe in the city.A．slightly B．basicallyC．extremely D．narrowly4．Some parents are just too protective. They want to ________ their kids from every kind of danger, real or imagined.A．spot B．dismiss C．shelter D．distinguish5．He's going to relax with friends once the exams are ________ and he has exciting plans for the summer holidays.A．at the end B．by the endC．in the end D．at an end6．Hearing her only son killed in the accident, the old woman ________ her face in her hands and cried.A．bent B．sheltered C．buried D．trapped7．She was a very good wife，a very careful mother, looked after her children unceasingly, was ________ attached to her husband.A．extremely B．fluentlyC．officially D．sincerely8．Afterwards, she went straight to the ladies' room and ________ tears.A．gave out B．burst outC．found out D．burst into9．The houses across the street are ________， but they were in good condition a few years ago.A．in rows B．in detailC．in ruins D．in total10．The young man dove into the cold water to ________ the drowning boy. Everyone was proud of him.A．carry B．rescueC．judge D．forecastⅡ.阅读理解AOn Sundays my father always wore that black apron—the one with the race cars all over it. After breakfast Dad always announced: “Go ahead everyone.I'll take care of the dishes！” With that my mother disappeared into the folds of the Sunday paper.Off_came_the_suit_coat_he_had_worn_to_church_that_morning._Up_went_the_shirtsle eves._On_went_that_apron. For the next hour Dad did the dishes, singing songs like“Who Put the Chow in Mrs. Murphy's Chowder”？I suppose it was strange for a father to wear an apron—even one with race cars—but I never thought much of it until that Sunday when we walked home from church together.“Tommy”， he said，“There comes a time in every boy's life when he must take on responsibilities．” “Responsibilities？” I asked. “Yes. It's time you took a greater role in the household. Starting today, I want you to do the dishes on Sunday morning so your mother and I can relax.” “The dishes？” “Anythin g wrong with taking over the dishes？”I started to say something about a man's job, but I knew immediately that my protests would fall on deaf ears.I didn't taste a bit of breakfast that morning. My father announced to my mother, “Let's go to read the pape r, honey.Our oldest son has generously offered to fill the position.”So this was what my life had come to.People often say there is a special chemistry between a father and a son. He came back into the kitchen just as I was about to storm out. In his right hand was the old apron.“I want you to have this, Tommy. It'll keep your clothes from getting wet.” And before I could do anything, he had put that apron on me. “Thanks, Son. Your mother and I appreciate this.”With that he disappeared into the Sunday paper. I looked down at the apron.It had seen better days.I could see my dad reaching for the dishes. Soon I was singing about Mrs. Murphy's Chowder.11．What is the main purpose of the underlined sentences in the first paragraph?A．To show the unwillingness of his father when doing dishes.B．To instruct the main steps of how his father does dishes.C．To emphasize his father's clumsy way of doing dishes.D．To stress the enjoyment and happiness of his father's doing dishes.12．Wha t does the underlined word “responsibilities” in the second paragraph refer to?A．Taking care of the brothers.B．Making progress academically.C．Doing all the dishes.D．Washing the apron with race cars.13．What did the author mean by saying “People often say there is a special chemistry between a father and a son” in the fourth paragraph?A．Mind acts upon mind.B．Like father like son.C．A child is better unborn than untaught.D．Obedience is the first duty of a boy.14．How did the author feel at the end of the passage?A．Proud. B．Enjoyable.C．Surprised. D．Regretful.BAll over the world, libraries have begun the Herculean task of making faithful digital copies of the books, images and recordings that preserve the intellectual effort of humankind. For armchair scholars, the work promises to bring such a wealth of information to the desktop that the present Internet may seem amateurish in retrospect. …Librarians see three clear benefits to going digital. First, it helps them preserve rare and fragile objects without denying access to those who wish to study them. The British Library, for example, holds the only medieval manuscript of Beowulf in London. Only qualified scholars were allowed to see it until Kevin S. Kiernan of the University of Kentucky scanned the manuscript with three different light sources(revealing detail not normally apparent to the naked eye) and put the images up on the Internet for anyone to peruse(细读). Tokyo's National Diet Library is similarly creating highly detailed digital photographs of 1，236 woodblock prints, scrolls and other materials it considers national treasures so that researchers can scrutinize them without handling the originals.A second benefit is convenience. Once books are converted to digital form, patrons can retrieve them in seconds rather than minutes. Several people can simultaneously read the same book or view the same picture. Clerks are spared the chore of reshelving. And libraries could conceivably use the Internet to land their virtual collections to those who are unable to visit in person.The third advantage of electronic copies is that they occupy millimeters of space on a magnetic disk rather than meters on a shelf. Expanding library buildings is increasingly costly. The University of California at Berkeley recently spent $46 million on an underground addition to house 1.5 million books—an average cost of $30 per volume. The price of disk storage, in contrast, has fallen to about $2 per 300page publication and continues to drop.15．The best title for this passage would be “________”．A．Three Benefits of LibrariesB．Libraries Going DigitalC．Spacesaving ElearningD．Security of Electronic Reading16．Which paragraph(s) in the text offer(s) further explanation of the central idea?A．Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 B．Paragraphs 3 and 4C．Paragraphs 2 and 4 D．Paragraph 417．Which one of the following is mentioned as an advantage of elibraries?A．Old manuscripts can be moved more easily.B．Materials can be examined without being touched.C．Fewer staff will be required in libraries.D．Libraries will be able to move underground.18．What does the word “scrutinize” probably mean?A．Keep for a while. B．Reprint.C．Restore. D．Examine carefully.Ⅲ.完成句子19．With ________________________， many animals are facing the danger of dying out. (destroy)大部分森林毁掉了，很多动物面临着灭绝的危险。
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Unit 4 EarthquakesⅠ.单项填空1．Having heard the unfair conditions，the angry man________from the chair，________his voice.A．raised；raising B．rose；raisingC．raised；rising D．rose；rising解析句意：听到不公平的条件，那人很生气，大声喊着从椅子上站起来。
前一空应该用不及物动词rise。
第二空应该用及物动词raise，而且是现在分词形式，表示伴随状况。
答案 B2．The American Civil War________four years________the North won.A．was lasted；until B．had lasted；beforeC．were lasted；when D．lasted；after解析句意：美国内战持续了四年，最后北方获得了胜利。
last没有被动式；由win 用过去时可推知前面的last应该用过去完成时。
答案 B3．The people there were greatly ______ to see everything changed overnight.A．pleased B．shockedC．interested D．moved解析句意：看到在一夜之间所有的一切都改变了，那里的人们感到非常震惊。
根据句意，B项为正确答案，shock意思是“(使)震惊；震动”。
答案 B4．In the big fire all their houses were________，so they had to build new ones.A．hurt B．injuredC．destroyed D．harmed解析句意：他们所有的房子都在大火中被烧毁了，所以不得不建造新的了。
根据后半句句意可知空处要表达“烧毁”的含义，故选C。
答案 C5．Threefourths of the surface of the earth________covered by water.A．is B．are C．were D．has been解析“分数＋of＋名词(代词)”作主语时，谓语动词的单复数取决于其后名词(代词)的形式和意义。
答案 A6．A bomb________two buildings and caused many deaths.A．destroyed B．damagedC．harmed D．injured解析destroy指彻底的、不能或很难修复的“破坏”，程度较深；damage是程度较小的“破坏”。
harm强调“有危害”；injure指“损伤，损害”，从后面的many deaths可知，程度较深，故选A项。
答案 A7．I got caught in the rain and my suit______.A．has ruined B．had ruinedC．has been ruined D．had been ruined解析句意：我淋雨了，我的衣服被毁坏了。
此题是由两个并列句组成，第一个句子用一般过去时说明过去发生的事情，第二个句子强调过去发生的事情对现在造成的影响，用现在完成时；又因此处my suit与ruin之间存在着被动关系，故用现在完成时的被动式。
答案 C8．I burst out________when hearing the amusing story.A．laugh B．to laughC．laughter D．laughing解析burst out doing“突然……起来”，为固定搭配形式。
答案 D9．________in his study，he didn't know that all the others had left.A．Burying B．BuriedC．Buried himself D．He buried解析句意：他专心于学习，因此不知道其他人都走了。
空白处与in his study一起在句中作原因状语。
答案 B10．______ children whose parents had died in the earthquake ______ sent to live with families in other cities.A．A great number of；wasB．A great number of；wereC．The great number of；wasD．The great number of；were解析the number of后面接复数名词表示“……的数量”，它的谓语动词一般是be动词，表语则常是表示数量的词。
在本句中这种结构明显不符合句意，因此排除C、D两项。
另外，a number of接复数名词作主语，其谓语动词应用复数形式，故此题应选B项。
句意：许许多多在地震中失去父母的孩子被其他城市的家庭收养了。
答案B11．The meeting________at six o'clock in the afternoon.A．at an end B．came to an endC．brought to an end D．put to an end解析A项为介词短语，不能充当谓语；C、D两项中brought与put为及物动词，后需要加宾语，因此只有B项正确。
come to an end“结束；终结”。
答案 B12．She ______ into tears the moment she knew she had failed that exam.A．burst B．brokeC．shocked D．cried解析burst into后接名词，表示“突然(进入某种状态或发生某种情况)”；break into 闯入，破门而入，后面接地点名词。
而shock与cry不和into搭配。
句意：一得知没有通过那次考试，她就哭了起来。
答案 A13．Broadly speaking，I would agree with Shirley，though not________.A．entirely B．widelyC．extremely D．eventually解析考查副词词义的辨析。
entirely完全地；widely广泛地；extremely极端地；eventually最后。
句意：我大体上同意Shirley的话，尽管不完全同意。
答案 A14．—Jack fell off the bike yesterday，but he is all right now.—What a lucky dog！He________himself badly.A．should injure B．might injureC．should have injured D．could have injured解析考查情态动词的用法。
D项意为“可能会……”；should have done意为“过去”应该干某事而没有干。
答案 D15．Don't touch________live wire，or you will get________shock.A．the；the B．the；aC．/；a D．/；/解析考查冠词的使用。
第一空由形容词live可知应表示特指，即“通电的电线”，应用定冠词the；第二空get a shock被电击，为短语搭配。
答案 BⅡ.阅读理解“Tiger Mother”parenting raises media storm.A new book written by a selfdescribed Chinese descent(血统)on her superstrict parenting—Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has raised media storm and fierce debates in the U．S.Amy Chua is a Yale Law School professor and the mother of two teenage girls.She is the daughter of immigrants of Chinese descent.In the Chinese culture，the tiger symbolizes strength and power.In her book Ms.Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters.For example，her daughters，Sophia and Louisa，were never allowed to attend a sleepover，be in a school play，watch TV or play computer games.They couldn't choose their own afterclass activities or get any grade less than an A．They had to play piano or violin—and no other musical instruments.She writes that if a Chinese child gets a B—which she says“would never happen”—there would be“a screaming，hairtearing explosion”．She describes making her 7yearold daughter play a piano piece perfectly—yelling and not letting her leave the bench even to use the bathroom—until it was.Many people have criticized Chua.Some say her parenting methods were abusive.She even admits that her husband，who is not Chinese，objects to her parenting style.But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.Stacy DeBroff，who has written four books about parenting，says Amy Chua's parenting style is not limited to Chinese families.She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children.But she also sees a risk.When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests，they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life.Stacy DeBroff advised parents not to just repeat the way they were raised.Alison Lo，an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Washington's Bothell campus said，“I don't think Amy is advocating a best practice of parenting style，or that success and achievements are critical yardsticks(衡量标准)of a good life.But I can imagine how strong her daughters' college applications are going to be.For many parents whose dreams are seeing their kids graduating from a competitive university，Amy is sharing with the readers that it is achievable by persistent，dedicated parental guidance，”Lo said in aninterview with Julie Muhlstein，a columnist with the USbased .“In that sence，a young adult's giftedness can be born，or made，”Lo continued.【语篇解读】耶鲁大学华裔教授Amy Chua的新书《虎妈战歌》成为美国人热议的话题，她提出的“中国式”严苛教子方法引发了巨大争议。