1、Unit 4 Earthquakes grammar 课时作业 .单句语法填空1They need an activity they can learn to cooperate with each other.答案： where2They were both (certain) about what to do and went to their uncle for help.答案： uncertain3As the meeting was on，the man who was late (slide) into the meeting room without being noticed.
2、答案： slid4He got into a situation where it is hard (decide) what is right and wrong.答案： to decide5Both sides said that they wanted to try to reach a (settle) in a peaceful way，not by violence.答案： settlement6Fortunately，someone who happened to be passing by called the fire department (instant) the fir
3、e broke out.答案： instantly7The dustman (sweep) up all the fallen leaves on this street yesterday.答案： swept8Mark went into the room and picked up the (receive) and started to dial his friends number.答案： receiver9Her parents gave her so much money that shes got no (motive) to get a job.答案： motivation10
4、The (recycle) water is used to water plants.答案： recycled.阅读理解AMy outlook on life took a sharp turn last year when I learned about the 1994 genocide (种族大屠杀) in Rwanda.I first heard of the genocide when a survivor came to my school and talked about her experience.Hearing about the frightening murders
5、made me ashamed that I had never heard of the Rwandan Genocide and it bothered me deeply to realize that events go on in the world that deserve to be recognized，but for whatever reason，are not.Listening to that speaker changed me，and afterward I learned as much about the genocide as I could.I read b
6、ooks，went on the Internet，and watched movies.In my research I came across a man who became my biggest hero：Paul Rusesabagina，a Rwandan who managed to save over 1,000 people through bravery and selflessness.I was excited when I heard he was going to speak at Rutgers University about his experience in
7、 Rwanda.I never dreamed that I would be in the same room with Paul Rusesabagina，let alone shake hands with him，but I was lucky to meet this man whom I admired and respected so much.His story attracted me because he is，in the purest sense，an ordinary man.The sacrifices (牺牲) he made for so many， howev
8、er，are something that most people could not do.When I met Rusesabagina I didnt know what to say.Even though it was only a brief moment，I was able to tell him how much his courage meant to me.His story makes me want to be a better person.Its a shame there arent more people like Paul Rusesabagina and
9、the woman who spoke at my school.So many seem focused on themselves and their own lives，myself included sometimes.I believe the ultimate (终极的) sacrifice is being able to help someone in need with all your heart；ignoring what may happen to you.Paul Rusesabagina displayed just that：he risked his life
10、and family to save others when they needed help the most.I aspire (渴望) to have these qualities，which is why Rusesabagina is my true hero.语篇解读 本文是记叙文。有关卢旺达种族大屠杀的故事使得作者的人生观开始发生巨大的转变。1How did the author get to know about the Rwandan Genocide?ABy surfing the Internet.BBy watching documentaries.CBy liste
11、ning to a survivors talk.DBy interviewing Paul Rusesabagina.解析： 细节理解题。由第一段中的 I first heard of the genocide when a survivor came to my school and talked about her experience 可知，当一位幸存者来学校讲述她自己的经历时，作者才第一次听说卢旺达种族大屠杀。答案： C2What do we know about Paul Rusesabagina?AHe calls on people to make sacrifices.BHe
12、 did indepth research on genocide.CHe is a professor at Rutgers University.DHe won respect for his courageous deeds.解析： 推理判断题。由第三、四段的描述可知，Paul Rusesabagina 是作者心目中的英雄，是作者最钦佩的人，作为一个普通人，他在 1994 年卢旺达种族大屠杀中做出巨大的牺牲，拯救了 1000 多人。 答案： D3What do we know about the authors meeting with Paul Rusesabagina?AThe au
13、thor managed to express his feelings.BThe author forgot to shake hands with him.CThe author remained speechless for long.DThe author told stories of his own.解析： 细节理解题。由第四段中的 Even though it was only a brief moment，I was able to tell him how much his courage meant to me 可知，作者在与 Paul Rusesabagina 见面的时候
14、表达了自己对他的勇气的敬仰之情。答案： A4What does the author think of most people?AUnlucky. BSelfconcerned.CEnthusiastic. DWarmhearted.解析： 推理判断题。由最后一段中的 So many seem focused on themselves and their own lives，myself included sometimes 可知，作者 认为大多数人，包括他自己，都只关注自己和自己的生活。答案： BBMost people think Thanksgiving dinner is incom
15、plete without mashed potatoes (土豆泥)，cranberry sauce (蔓越橘酱)，and pumpkin pie (南瓜派) It might surprise you to learn that not one of those foods was served during the 1621 celebration we think of as “The First Thanksgiving.”In fact，the event itself was not even a Thanksgiving observation.Instead，to the E
16、nglish colonists (殖民者)，it was a harvest celebration.In 1620,102 English men，women，and children crossed the Atlantic to begin a new life.They landed in what we now call Massachusetts.The English chose a site that had been a native village，which they renamed New Plymouth.The first winter was deadly.Ar
17、riving later than planned，the English were forced to build houses during the icy winter weather.Soon sickness spread among them，and half of them died.Fortunately，the illnesses ended by springtime.Living conditions improved as some of the houses were finished and the weather warmed.Gardens and the fi
18、rst crops were planted.Governor William Bradford later wrote， “They began to gather in the small harvest they had，and to fit up their houses against winter.”Early in the 1621 celebration，Massasoit，a native leader，and ninety native men visited New Plymouth.Some historians believe that the noise from
19、the English hunting party attracted their attention.Following the English custom，the colonial leaders may have invited Massasoit and his advisors to join them at a “high table， ” where the best foods were served.There would have been important business for the leaders to discuss.It took a lot of wor
20、k to pull off such a big event.But the combination of feasting and “entertainments” must have made those days enjoyable.There may have been singing， dancing，and games for everyone.For three days，these two different cultures feasted and visited.Though they didnt speak a common language，they likely en
21、joyed the time spent togethersharing one anothers company in that years special celebration of plenty.语篇解读 本文是说明文。本文主要介绍了感恩节的起源。5The first winter for the English colonists was .Arather warm Blong and boringCextremely difficult Dbusy but comfortable解析： 推理判断题。由第四段中的 The first winter was deadly.Soon si
22、ckness spread among them，and half of them died 可知，英国殖民者在美国马萨诸塞州的第一个冬天异常艰难。答案： C6What do we know about the 1621 celebration?AIt lasted for a couple of weeks.BIt was hosted by the native men.CIt aimed to build business connections with the natives.DIt was enjoyed by the English colonists and some nati
23、ves.解析： 细节理解题。由第六段和最后一段的描述可知，当地人参加了英国殖民者的庆祝会。答案： D7Whats the main idea of the text?AThe first feast in history.BThe origin of Thanksgiving.CHow the English colonists survived.DWhy people celebrate Thanksgiving.解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了感恩 节的起源和由来。答案： B.七选五Should people be allowed to take photos during
24、 concerts?Smartphones，tablet computers and digital cameras (数码相机) are now so common that some of us make a record of almost everything we do.Some would say that we are recording our lives more than we are living them.Two weeks ago，at a concert in Atlanta，singer Beyonc Knowles criticized a fan in the
25、 front row. 1 Knowles was trying to get the audience to sing with her.She told the fan， “You cant even sing because youre too busy taping.Im right in your face！Youve got to seize this moment！ 2 ”Other singers have also made clear requests to fans to experience their shows rather than photograph them
26、.Are these efforts really about the music？ 3 Knowles in fact banned concert photographers on her current tour because of unflattering (有损形象的) photos taken during her performance at this years Super Bowl.Usually，its record companies and the artists publicists who ban photographers.The musicians thems
27、elves are often grateful for any publicity they get through social media.Unless their concert is filmed for television or DVD，it cannot be experienced by anyone who isnt there.Enthusiastic photographers complain that their fullsize digital singlelens reflex (DSLR) cameras are usually banned. 4 Some
28、fans complain because they go to concerts to see and hear the artists，not to film them. 5 So anyone taking any sort of photos is probably blocking someones view.For this reason，some artists allow photography during the first three songs，then ask everyone to put their phones and cameras away.APut tha
29、t camera down!BThe man，like many others，was filming the event.CA good view of the stage is hard to get at any concert.DMore and more musicians are really interested in controlling their image.EKnowles once asked the audience to film the whole concert and upload it.FAnd their photos are just good eno
30、ugh to be bought at a lowerthanmarket price.GThey cant understand why hundreds of people are allowed to take very bad photos with their phones.语篇解读 本文是议论文。文章主要议论了是否应该允许人们在听演唱会时拍照。1解析： 由该段中的 Beyonc Knowles criticized a fan 和 You cant even sing because youre too busy taping 可知，坐在前排的歌迷正在用相机录演唱会的现场。答案：
31、B2解析： 由上文中的 criticized 和 Knowles was trying to get the audience to sing with her 以及 该空前她 说的话可知， A 项“把照相机放下”符合此 处语境。答案： A3解析： 由该空前的 Are these efforts really about the music 和该空后的 Knowles in fact banned concert photographers.because of unflattering photos taken during her performance可知，演唱者真正关心的是如何保护他们的形象。答案： D4解析： 由该空前的描述可知， 摄影爱好者抱怨自己的数 码单镜反光相机被禁止在演唱会拍摄，他们也难以理解 为什么允许人们用手机拍摄 劣质的照片。答案： G5解析： 由该空前的 they go to concerts to see and hear the artists，not to film them 和该空后的 So anyone taking any sort of photos is probably blocking someones view 可知，C 项内容“在音乐会上很难清楚地看到舞台上的表演”符合此处语境。答案： C
