1、1Period Three Lesson 3 Natural Disasters基础落实.课文缩写Nature is turning on usThe last few years have seen environmental disasters 1._ a grand scale，and experts are predicting far worse to come.Jin Li reports on our Earths changeable weather patterns.In the last decade，thunderstorms，floods，earthquakes，typ
2、hoons，tsunamis and etc.have become 2._(increase) common.Reduced rainfall has affected large areas of Africa for years,3._(leave) irrigation canals dry.A number of nations have already been in armed conflict over water.Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes have always been a threat in certain parts of t
3、he world.Indonesia has had 4._ rough time,5._(suffer) several killer quakes.Why is nature beginning to turn on 6._？ One answer is overpopulation.People in agricultural areas，7._ any means to earn their living，move to the cities，and then construct shabby homes from 8._ materials they can find on poor
4、 clay soil.These homes，seldom made of bricks，can easily fall down in earthquakes or slip and slide downhill in landslides，especially in mountainous areas.Most disaster experts believe there is the potential 9._ things could get a lot 10._(bad)Professor Hou Ming，of Beijing University studies volcanoe
5、s and he warns that the world has not seen the worst nature can do.单词检测1 n.规模，范围_；地震_；雷暴，雷雨_；台风_；方法_；分离_；砖块_；尘土，灰尘_；降雨量_；灌溉_；可能性，潜在性_2 v.武装_；建造_；滑落_；滑行_；(平稳地)移动，滚动_；逃走_3 adj.巨大的_；多变的_；艰难的_；多山的_；在近海岸的_.短语检测1导致_2谋生_23预先_4恢复_5抹去_.语境填词1Youd better take various clothes in such c_ weather.2A_ forces are d
6、efending our country.3Earthquake is one of the most terrible c_ on the earth.4After s_ last year，weve never seen each other.5Look！The car is _(滑落) downhill.6People living in _(多山的) areas are still living a hard life.7They were brought up in _ (艰难的) time，so they know how to value life.8One of the chi
7、ldren has the _(潜能) to be a brilliant scientist.选词填空result in， wipe out， get over， earn ones living， in advance， at risk， to some degree， turn on1The disease is spreading，and all young children are _.2When he was walking in the street，suddenly a dog _ him.3Make sure the inside of the coffee pot is t
8、horoughly _.4Your plan is good，but _，it is not perfect.5If you want to attend the concert conducted by the famous conductor，you should book a ticket _.6This action will only _ a more disastrous defeat for them.7They dont appear to have _ their disappointment.8He _ by contributing to newspapers.能力提升.
9、阅读理解The new university hospital in Trenton，which the Health Minister Victoria Culley has described as a “shining example” to hospitals all over the country，has been open now for over six months.Having heard several less than complimentary(赞美的) comments about the organization and efficiency of the pl
10、ace，I decided to see for myself.In spite of arriving early，I found that there were already long queues at the reception desks.While I was waiting，I looked around and had to admit that it is an impressive building：large and light with marble everywhere.Eventually 3my turn came and I presented my doct
11、ors letters to the receptionist，who informed me that I was in the Xray queue and Id have to go to another queue and start again！I couldnt believe it and asked her if it might be possible to give me an appointment card anyway without making me queue up again.She informed me it was no good arguing wit
12、h her and I should have read the sign，an almost invisible piece of card saying “Xrays” just in front of her where very few people can have seen it.No matter how hard I tried to persuade her，she wouldnt give me an appointment card for a blood test，so I started queuing again and finally got the card a
13、t 830！I then set off for the blood test room，following the nice new signs until they suddenly stopped and I realized that I was in a part of the hospital that hasnt been finished yet！When I got to the door I saw a notice saying “Back in 10 minutes”I sat down and waited for 30 minutes before a doctor
14、 appeared and told me to come in without，of course，apologizing for keeping me waiting.I asked him why Id had to wait and he explained hed had to help out in another ward which was understaffed as a result of a flu epidemic(流感) among the doctors!I got out of the hospital at 945 am and breathed a sigh
15、 of relief.Im now waiting for the results.So，Mrs.Culley，a far from rosy picture.Certainly the public should be under no illusions(错觉) that things have changed for the better.Perhaps you should visit the hospital as an anonymous outpatient(门诊病人) rather than a government minister if you really want to
16、 know what its like unless，as I suspect，you dont actually care that much.1Why did the author go to the hospital?ABecause he was asked to investigate the hospital.BBecause he wanted to find out the truth.CBecause he wanted to prove it was a good hospital.DBecause he had a flu and needed the doctors h
17、elp.2What did the author find when he got to the hospital?AThere were no doctors at all.BDoctors were polite and patient to patients.CA lot of people were waiting in line.DThere were nice new signs everywhere in the hospital.3What made the author stand in the wrong queue?4AThe receptionists guidance
18、.BHis poor eyesight.COther patients influence.DThe unclear sign.4From the passage，we can infer that_.Athe receptionist was very stubbornBthe authors request was not reasonableCthe hospital was able to deal with any emergencyDnone of the doctors were on time for patients5The best title for the passag
19、e should be _.AWhite Elephant or Shining ExampleBAn Unforgettable ExperienceCA Good LessonDAn Annoying Receptionist.信息匹配阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读下列夏令营的介绍：ACALIFORNIA：Log Cabin Wilderness Camp Getaway (L.A.Area Council,233 Scout Way，Los Angeles，CA 90026；2134134400)：Backpacking(背包徒步旅行) is the top a
20、ctivity at this camp，including classes in backpacking stove(火炉) operation，back country first aid，water purification(净化)，and map and compass skills.BWISCONSIN：Gardner Dam Scout Camp (BayLakes Council，P.O.Box 267，Appleton，WI 54912；9207345705)：Whitewater canoeing(激流独木舟运动) is offered if you want to have
21、 fun on the river.A 35mile overnight mountain biking trip is for those who prefer to stay on dry land.The camp is for boys and girls 1218.CKANSAS：Spanish Peaks Scout Camp (Santa Fe Trail Council,1513 EFulton Terrace，Garden City，KS 67846；620 27551620)：Rock climbing around the camp and mountain climbi
22、ng，including an attempt of topping East Spanish Peak.Join us and meet new friends and learn new activities.5DIDAHO：Camp Aspen Ridge (Trapper Paths Council,1200 East 5400 South，South Ogden，UT 84403；8014795460)：Horseback riding and hillwalking are popular on the paths.Swimming，canoeing，rowing and fish
23、ing activities are offered on the lake.Learn about the culture and have fun！EMORTH CAROLINA：Camp Bud Schiele (Piedmont Council,1222 EFranklin Blvd.，Gastonia，NC 28053；7048642694)：Learn about the environment of the area while taking trips deep into the woods.Then spend Friday testing what youve learne
24、d against other groups.Activities are in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the state.FMAINE：Camp Roosevelt (Katahdin Area Council，Bangor，ME 04402；2078662241)：The log cabin dining house was built in 1929 and offers good camp food.Once you get your fill，take on the camps Leaders Today
25、 program，which will have you climbing，jumping and working your way to better leadership skills.请阅读下列人员信息，匹配人员与适合他们的夏令营。1Susan，a biology student，has a particular interest in wildlife.She is curious about how people and wildlife can coexist peacefully in an area.She would like to study the environment
26、 and wild animals.With information she gathers in the camp she hopes to complete her project on wildlife.( )2Mike is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a while.He and his classmates have decided to join a summer camp where they can learn outdoor skills and learn to solve problems all by
27、themselves.( )3Jane is longing for a break from school life.She wants to try something different and exciting.She is especially interested in mountain biking and water sports.( )4George is a born leader and is popular among his classmates.As a chairman of the Student Club，he often organizes activiti
28、es and games.Hed like to attend wilderness courses which offer youth a chance to learn，lead and succeed.( )5Tom is a sports fan and a lover of the outdoors.Besides water sports，he 6enjoys horseracing and hiking.He would like to go to a camp which offers a great variety of sports.( )答案基础落实.1.on 2.inc
29、reasingly 3.leaving 4.a 5.suffering6us 7.without 8.whatever 9.that 10.worse.1.scale quake thunderstorm typhoon means separation brick dust rainfall irrigation potential 2.arm construct slip slide roll flee 3.grand changeable rough mountainous offshore.1.result in 2.earn ones living 3.in advance 4.get over 5.wipe out.1.changeable 2.Armed 3.catastrophes 4.separation5slipping 6.mountainous 7.rough 8.potential.1.at risk 2.turned on 3.wiped out 4.to some degree5in advance 6.result in 7.got over 8.earns his living能力提升.1.B 2C 3D 4A 5A .1.E 2.A 3.B 4.F 5.D
