1、必 修 一 Unit 4 Earthquakes reading 课 时 作 业. 阅读理解A Zhang Heng(78139), a native of Nanyang in central Chinas Henan Province, was a mathematician,astronomer and geographer of the Eastern Han Dynasty(25220). Zhangs greatest contributions were in the field of astronomy. In 123 he corrected the calendar to
2、bring it into line with the seasons. In 132 he invented the first seismoscope. It was in the shape of a cylinder with eight dragon heads around the top, each with a ball in its mouth. Around the bottom were eight frogs, each directly under a dragons head. When an earthquake occurred, ball fell out o
3、f a dragons mouth into a frogs mouth, making a noise. Zhang Heng was a supporter of the Hun, the ancient theory, which stated that the earth is inside an egg. He wrote, “The sky is like a hens egg and the Earth is like the yolk of the egg, lying alone at the center. The sky is large and the Earth is
4、 small. ”He also drew a detailed map of the heaven. His chart showed 124 constellations (星群) consisting of a total of 2, 500 stars, 320 of which were bright stars with names. “This is not including those observed by sailors, ” he wrote, “Of the small stars, there are eleven thousand five hundred and
5、 twenty. ”However, Zhang Heng was not satisfied with his paper map of the sky. When his charts were completed, he hired craftsmen to build what may have been the worlds oldest three-dimensional models of the heaven. The first globes were made out of bamboo strips, but eventually he had a globe made
6、out of bronze, which was almost five meters in circumference. This in itself would have been a remarkable accomplishment. But Zhang Heng took it one step further. He used the power of water to make his globe complete one rotation every year, showing how the positions of the stars changed from one se
7、ason to the next. 1. What is seismoscope in Paragraph 2? A. An art work which was very beautiful. B. A device for measuring earthquake. C. A toy for kids with some animals on it. D. A musical instrument which can make a noise. 【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段 When an earthquake occurred, ball fell out of a drag
8、ons mouth可知应选 B 项。2. What does the underlined word “which” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. The detailed map of the heaven. B. 124 constellations. C. The heaven. D. 2, 500 stars. 【答案】D【解析】词义猜测题。根据第四段 320 of which 前面有 a total of 2, 500 stars 可知应该选 D。3. Whats the best title of this passage? A. A Great Astr
9、onomerB. The First SeismoscopeC. Zhang HengD. Zheng Heng and All His Inventions【答案】C【解析】主旨大意题。D 选项有 all, 并不是所有的发明, 所以选 C。BThe McDonald family from Glasgow, Scotland, were on holiday in Western Australia when their vehicle broke down in a desert area ninety miles north of the town of Laverton. This h
10、appened on a Tuesday, and the McDonalds were expected to arrive in the city of Kalgoorlie on Wednesday evening. When they did not show up, Mrs McDonalds brother told the local police. A spokesperson from the rescue team that discovered the McDonalds vehicle said that the family planned carefully for
11、 their desert trip. They knew that they needed to stay with their vehicle instead of setting out to seek help, and they did the right thing by lighting a fire as a signal to attract attention. When it comes to making a desert trip, the spokesperson also suggested bringing warm clothing for the cold
12、nights and light clothing, hats, and sunscreen for the hot days. Besides, travelers should have a well-stocked survival kit (装备) including a first-aid kit, map, matches or lighter, and a knife. They should also make sure to pack plenty of food and water, spare tires (轮胎), and fuel. The spokespersons
13、 final suggestion was to tell a friend or family member about your travel plans. After the unpleasant experience, John McDonald told reporters that he had read quite a lot about desert survival before coming to Australia. He knew that if they had tried to walk to the nearest town, they would not hav
14、e been able to carry enough water and that they had to cut down on what they ate, because digestion requires a great deal of water. Mr McDonald said he was extremely happy to see the rescue team and thankful that his family had survived. When asked what advice he could share with other possible dese
15、rt travelers, Mr McDonald said, “Dont panic. Stay where you are and wait to be rescued. ” This trip through the Australian desert is one vacation the McDonald family will never forget! 4. Where was the McDonald family on Tuesday? A. In an Australian desert. B. In the city of Kalgoorlie. C. At a loca
16、l police station. D. At the town of Laverton. 【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“ their vehicle broke down in a desert area ninety miles north of the town of Laverton. This happened on a Tuesday.”可知, 周二的时候 McDonald 一家正被困在澳大利亚的一个沙漠里。5. What did the McDonald family do when their car broke down? A. They set out to
17、 ask for help. B. They walked to the nearest town. C. They sent out a signal and waited for rescue. D. They lit a fire to keep themselves warm. 【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“stay with their vehicle”和“they did the right thing by lighting a fire as a signal to attract attention”可知, 当车在沙漠抛锚后, McDonald 一家发出了求救
18、信号并在原地等待救援。6. In Paragraph 3, the spokesperson mainly _. A. gave tourists tips on visiting Western AustraliaB. provided details on how to prepare for desert travelC. gave instructions on surviving in terrible conditionsD. described how the McDonald family survived in the desert【答案】B【解析】段落大意题。根据第三段中的
19、“When it comes to making a desert trip, the spokesperson also suggestedBesides, travelers shouldThe spokespersons final suggestion was to.”可知, 发言人在第三段主要谈到准备沙漠旅行的细节问题。7. What is John McDonalds suggestion on a desert trip? A. Prepare a special vehicle for it. B. Never try to make a desert trip alone.
20、C. Try to cross a desert in a suitable season. D. Stay calm if you are trapped in the desert. 【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中 Mr McDonald 说的“Dont panic. Stay where you are and wait to be rescued. ”可知, 他建议如果被困在沙漠一定不要惊慌失措, 要保持镇定。. 完形填空 In the middle of town lived an old man. One day he 1 his watch in his own s
21、tore. It was 2 to him because it was from his wife. After searching 3 in the store for a long while, he 4 to ask for help from a group of children playing outside the store. He 5 them that the person who found it would be rewarded. 6 this, the children hurried inside the store, went through and arou
22、nd the 7 store, but still could not find the watch. Soon the man felt hopeless and wanted to 8 . A little boy went up to him and asked for another 9 . The man looked at him and thought, “Why not? 10 , this kid looks sincere enough. ” 11 the man sent him back in the store. After a while the boy 12 wi
23、th the watch in his hand! The man was very 13 , and he asked the boy how he found it while the others had 14 . The boy replied, “I did nothing but sat on the ground and 15 . Then I heard the ticking (滴答声) of the watch and just looked for it in that 16 . ” We usually think about our own needs, which
24、cant bring peace into our mind. 17 we need to think about ourselves and keep peaceful for a while, which can produce a 18 result. So allow a few minutes of 19 to your mind every day, and see how it helps you deal with your work and make 20 as you expect to! 1. A. lost B. broke C. hid D. fixed【答案】A【解
25、析】由该段的“searching”, “found”以及“still could not find the watch”可知, 他把表弄“丢了(lost)”。2. A. close B. strange C. similar D. important【答案】D【解析】由该空后的“because it was from his wife”可知, 这块表对他来说非常“重要(important)”。3. A. young and old B. heavy and lightC. high and low D. black and white【答案】C【解析】这位老人在店里“上上下下(high and
26、 low)”找了个遍。4. A. forgot B. decided C. agreed D. learned【答案】B【解析】由下文孩子们进店找表的行为可知, 他“ 决定(decided)” 让在店外玩耍的孩子们进来帮忙。5. A. warned B. taught C. worried D. promised【答案】D【解析】由该空后的“the person who found it would be rewarded”可知, 他向孩子们“承诺(promised)”: 谁找到了表, 就有奖赏。6. A. Hearing B. Seeing C. Wearing D. Feeling【答案】
27、A【解析】 “听到(Hearing)”他的承诺, 孩子们冲进了店里。7. A. big B. dirty C. whole D. busy【答案】C【解析】孩子们为了找到表, 搜遍了“整个(whole)”店。8. A. set off B. give upC. calm down D. show off【答案】B【解析】由该空前的“the man felt hopeless”可知, 他想要“放弃(give up)”了。9. A. date B. reason C. meeting D. chance【答案】D【解析】由下文的“the man sent him back in the store
28、”可知, 一个小男孩请老人再给他一次“机会(chance)”。10. A. After all B. So far C. At first D. As usual【答案】A【解析】由该空前后内容可知, 这里是说: 为什么不呢? “毕竟(After all)”这个孩子看上去十分真诚。11. A. But B. Or C. So D. Unless【答案】C【解析】老人认为这个孩子真诚, 因此又让他进了店, 前后是因果关系, 故填 So。12. A. ran away B. came outC. fell down D. went back【答案】B【解析】由上文的“the man sent hi
29、m back in the store”可知, 过了一会儿, 小男孩手里握着表“出来(came out)”了。13. A. angry B. proud C. nervous D. surprised【答案】D【解析】看到自己的表被找到了, 这位老人十分“惊喜(surprised)”。14. A. failed B. finished C. regretted D. doubted【答案】A【解析】由上文内容可知, 其他孩子都没有找到表而这个小男孩成功了, 故填failed。15. A. played B. waited C. listened D. watched【答案】C【解析】由该空后的
30、“Then I heard the ticking of the watch”可知, 这个小男孩坐在地上开始仔细地“听(listened)”。16. A. station B. directionC. situation D. darkness【答案】B【解析】听到手表的滴答声, 然后朝着那个“方向(direction)”去找。17. A. Luckily B. Possibly C. Besides D. Instead【答案】D【解析】我们往往只考虑自己的需求, 这样就无法让我们的心平静下来。 “相反(Instead)”, 我们应该从自身的角度去想一想, 保持片刻宁静, 这样才会带来“好的
31、(good)”结果。18. A. clear B. good C. direct D. natural【答案】B【解析】此处指好的结果。19. A. silence B. exercise C. pleasure D. conversation【答案】A【解析】由上文的“keep peaceful for a while”可知, 这里是说给自己的大脑片刻“宁静(silence)”。20. A. noises B. sense C. progress D. mistakes【答案】C【解析】由该空前的“helps you deal with your work”和该空后的“as you expe
32、ct to”可知, 这里是说取得“进步(progress)”。. 语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。After four years of living here, I have a better 1. _(understand) of northern Chinas food. Northern Chinas hearty food is 2. _(general) more acceptable to Westerners. They can enjoy Beijing roast duck, beef and dairy from Inner
33、Mongolia, and Korean dishes in the northeast. Northern China experiences cold and dry winters, and hot summers, 3. _(make) calories and salt replacement more important. As a result, northern dishes have strong flavors, compared with the south 4. _ dishes are lighter in flavor. Wheat is the main crop
34、 of northern China, and you will find a variety of wheat-flour 5. _(product). Rice is also eaten in the north, but it is certainly secondary to wheat. Dumplings are very popular in the north, 6. _(serve) with vinegar for dipping. Northerners tend to eat more meat and dairy for the purpose 7. _ fight
35、ing against the cold weather. Most meat dishes 8. _(base) on mutton, pork, beef, chicken, and fish. 9. _ are less fresh vegetables available because of the cold weather. Fruit is traditionally limited to a few hard seasonal varieties like apples, so it doesnt feature much in the cuisine, although th
36、e northwest is famous for 10. _(it) dried fruit and wine. 【答案】1.understanding 2.generally 3.making 4.where 5.products6.served 7.of 8.are based 9.There 10.its【解析】1.设空处作宾语, 前面有 a better 限定且意为“理解”, 故填 understanding。2.设空处修饰谓语, 故填副词 generally。3. Northern China 与 make 之间是逻辑上的主谓关系, 且 make 所表示的动作与谓语动作同时发生,
37、故填 making。4.设空处引导限制性定语从句修饰 the south, 且在从句中作地点状语, 故填where。5.此处意为“各种各样由面粉制成的产品”, 故填 product 的复数形式。6.设空处作后置定语, serve 与 Dumplings 之间是逻辑上的动宾关系, 且 serve 表示的动作已完成, 故填 served。7. for the purpose of 意为“ 以 为目的”。8.此处描述的是客观事实, 且主语 meat dishes 与 base 之间是被动关系 , 故填 are based。9.句意: 由于天气寒冷, 新鲜蔬菜比较少。此处是 there be 句型, 故填 There。10.设空处后有名词 fruit and wine, 故填形容词性物主代词。
