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Unit 4Earthquakes(时间：100分钟；满分120分).单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1It was _terrible earthquake and _number of people who were killed reached more than 20,000.Aa；theBthe；aCthe；the Da；a2The woman _in the accident should be given first aid.AdamagedBdestroyedCinjuredDruined3The most attractive _in the sports meet was the gymnastics competition.Aevent Baccident Cincident Dmatter4It _everybody to hear that the pretty girl said such rude words to her teacher.Aquaked BfrightenedCshocked Dimpressed5He told me he married well but _his expression，he isnt leading a happy life now.Ajudged from Bjudging byCjudged Dto judge6If you go on doing like that，it will_your bright future.Aruin Bdestroy Cdamage Dharm7Hold on a moment and we will go to your _right away.Atrap Btrack Crescue Drequest8_his parents expected，he was accepted as a member by the big company.AWhat BAs CWhich DThat9He likes books so much that he always _himself in reading books.Aignores Bsettles Cburies Dpacks10No words are strong enough to express my thanks for the great efforts you made to rescue my son._.Its our duty.ADont say it any more BDont mention itCIt wont bother us DThats not right11He put too much air into the bicycle tire and it _，so he had to go to school on foot this morning.Aspread Bburst Cdamaged Dbroke12Mr.White，a new teacher，stood in front of the students，his body _with fear.Atrembling BtrembledCwas trembling Dwas trembled13(2011湖南高考)Onethird of the country _covered with trees and the majority of the citizens_black people.Ais；are Bis；is Care；are Dare；is14Your friend _doesnt work hard asks you to help him cheat in the exam by looking at your paper.Awho Bwhom Cwhich Dwhether15It is reported that in Yushu earthquake a sixteenyearold girl spent a whole day_all nine family members _in the ruins alive.Adigging out；trapping Btaking out；trappingCdigging out；trapped Dpull out；trapped.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。That holiday morning I didnt have to attend school.Usually，on holidays，mother _16_ me to sleep in.And I would certainly take full advantage of it._17_，on this special morning，I felt like getting up early.I stood by my window overlooking(眺望，俯视) the _18_，having nothing better to do.But as it turned out，I was soon to learn about something _19_ in life.As I watched several people go by，get into their cars and drive off，I _20_ an old man on a bicycle with a bucket (水桶) _21_ on its handle and pieces of old and used cloth in a basket and bottles on its backcarriage.He _22_ from one car to another，washing and cleaning them.From the water on the ground，it seemed that he had already _23_ washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars.He must have begun to work quite early in the morning.Several thoughts _24_ my mind as I watched him work.He wasnt welldressed.He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) _25_Tshirt.The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern _26_ would want to be seen riding on.But he seemed _27_ with life.There he was，working hard at his small business，_28_ passersby and stopping to have a free talk now and then _29_ elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.There was a noticeable sense of _30_ in the way he seemed to be doing things_31_ the windscreen (挡风玻璃)，then standing back to look at it proudly; scrubbing (擦净) the wheels and _32_，standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.It was a _33_ to learn，I felt.One doesnt have to beg for a _34_ at any age if one is in good health and willing to work hard.For a while I felt _35_ of myself.Though I am youngjust sixteen，and there was this old man before me who must have got up very early and been busy working so hard and actively.16A.forces Ballows Ccauses Dprevents17A.Or BSo CHowever DBesides18A.parking lot Bbus stopCschool Dmarket19A.interesting BsurprisingCterrible Duseful20A.noticed Brecognized Ccalled Dhelped21A.hanged Bhang Changing Dhung22A.searched BleftCmoved Dwandered23A.stopped Bstarted Cintended Dfinished24A.crossed Bwent Cdisturbed Dcame25A.beautiful BshinyCsimple Dexpensive26A.repairmen BbusinessmenCdrivers Dcyclists27A.busy Bsatisfied Ccareful Dbored28A.saying hello to Blooking atClaughing at Dpointing at29A.about Bfor Cwith Dlike30A.worry Brespect Cpity Dpride31A.cleaning Bfixing Creplacing Dcovering32A.still Byet Cagain Dsoon33A.lesson Bsubject Cskill Dfact34A.business Bliving Csuccess Dright35A.tired BdoubtfulCfearful Dashamed(惭愧的).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AMy 10yearold Donna said，“Mom，I made a new friend at school today.Can she come over tomorrow？” Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to_bring_her_out_of_her_shell.“Sure，honey，that sounds great，” I said，thinking back to my own best friend，Lillian.We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights，New York.We met at the age of 10，too.Like my daughter，I was shy，but Lillian drew me out.She was one of the friendliest people in school，with shiny black hair and a milewide smile.In senior high school，Lillian went on a trip to Florida.This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days.“Ill be back soon，” she told me.But three days later，Lillians sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadnt come out any more.Soon，my family moved to New Jersey.Whenever I thought of her，tears came into my eyes.The next day Donna brought her new friend home，“Hi，Mrs.Loggia，” the little girl said.Her hair was so shiny and black and she shot me a big smile.“My name is Laura.”My daughters new friend was so much like Lillian.I was still puzzled (迷惑) when Lauras mom came to pick her up later that afternoon.I opened the door to let her in.“Judy！” she cried，“Its me，Lillians sister，from Washington Heights.” Yes，my daughters friend looked familiar.She was Lillians niece.36The underlined words in the first paragraph “to bring her out of her shell” mean_.Ato help her become less shyBto help her become smartCto help her live happilyDto help her walk out of her house37Why did the writer lose her best friend？Because_.Ashe moved to New JerseyBthey were different from each otherCher best friend travelled to FloridaDher best friend lost her life on a trip38“I knew we would be best friends forever.” is a sentence from the passage and should be put at the end of_.AParagraph 2 BParagraph 3CParagraph 4 DParagraph 539We can infer (推断) from the passage that_.ALaura is outgoingBLaura helps Donna a lotCLaura and Donna are of the same ageDJudy moved to New Jersey because of Lillians deathBAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：Visit art museums.They offer different kinds of activities to excite your kids interest.Many offer workshops for making handmade pieces，traveling exhibits，book signings(签名)by childrens favorite writers，and even musical shows，plays and some other arts.Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.Also，ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Preshow play shops are directed by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about acting arts.Puppet (木偶) making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try handson_science.Visit one of the many handson science museums around the country.These science playlands are great fun for kids and grownups alike.Theyll keep your child active both in mind and body the whole day through while pushing buttons(按钮)，experimenting，and building.When everyone is tired，enjoy a fun family science show，commonly found in these museums.活页裁切线40.What can kids do at a Youtheater?ALook at rock collections.BSee dinosaur models.CWatch puppet making.DGive playing or acting.41What does “handson science” mean in the last paragraph?AScience games made or directed by kids.BLearning science by doing things.CA show of kids science work.DReading science books.42Your child would like to practise drawing some paintings by himself，which place will you take him to?AHandson science museums.BA Youtheater.CA natural history museum.DArt museums.43Where does this text probably come from?AA science textbook. BA tourist map.CA museum guide. DA news report.CThere are a lot of strong tsunamis (海啸) because of the size of the ocean and large earthquakes there.In open seas tsunamis are only one or two meters high.But when they are near land，they can be as high as six or seven meters.Houses and cars near the sea can be swept away by these big waves.Because tsunamis move fast and can travel to the other side of the sea within one day，they may affect a lot of places.Do you know the worst tsunamis in history in the world? Look through the following list.Worst tsunamisLocationYearDeathsIndian Ocean2004150,000South China Sea178240,000South Java Sea188336,500续表LocationYearDeathsTokaidoNankaido，Japan170730,000Sartriku，Japan189626,360Northern Chile186825,674Southwest Kyushu Island，Japan179215,030Moro Gulf，Philippines19768,000TokaidoKashima，Japan17035,233Nankaido，Japan16055,00044.What kind of people is the passage mainly written for?AScientists. BArtists.CExperts. DCommon readers.45According to the chart，how many tsunamis have struck Japan?ATwo. BFive. CSix. DFour.46According to the chart，the secondworst tsunami happened in_.ANorthern Chile BNankaido，JapanCIndian Ocean DSouth China SeaDBig Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship.It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable_young_people (ages 717) with a volunteer(志愿者) adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.Volunteer tutors come from all walks of lifemarried，single，with or without children.Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement (代替者) parents or social workers.They are tutors：someone to trust，to have fun with，to talk and go to when needed.A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months.They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park，cooking，playing sport or going to a football match.These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive selfrespect，confidence and life direction.Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world.It is the large and most wellknown provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008.Emily is a 10yearold girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school.“I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”Emilys mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be helpful to Emily by “providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to value her selfworth.” Sarah wanted to take part in a volunteer program.“I googled it and found out how to be a part of it.I thought it would be fun for me to take part in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helpful and enjoyable to both Emily and Sarah.They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful，happy and unusually good girl she is!47What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?ATo offer students public services.BTo help students improve their grades.CTo organize sport activities for young people.DTo provide partnership and fun for young people.48A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least_.A24 hours B36 hoursC48 hours D72 hours49Why did Sarah want to join in the program?AShe used to be a volunteer.BShe needed a parttime job.CShe felt a bit bored with her life.D She wanted to get a difficult but interesting job50According to the passage，the underlined phrase “vulnerable young people” in the first paragraph are probably those who are _.Apopular at schoolBrather in good healthCeasily hurt in feelingDsure about their own ability to do things.阅读填句(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)(2013衡水中学高一调研)Improve your memorySome people often complain about their poor memory. Actually there are several ways to keep your memory sharp. This article will show you some simple tips._51_ When you say these things, you begin to plant the thought in your mind and it may become true. Tell yourself you can remember anything as long as you put your mind to the task. You will see an improvement in your memory._52_ If you have trouble remembering phone numbers or other blocks of numbers, it can be really helpful to try this method. If you remember them in smaller groups, like two or three digits(数字), it will also be much easier to remember the number.Be sure to see a doctor if you really are losing your memory. A poor memory can be a sign that you are in low spirits. _53_Playing games also helps improve your memory. Any type of games that involves(涉及) remembering things is wonderful. _54_ Try and remember it when you have nothing better to do. A useful tip for anyone interested in games is to often work on solving word puzzles and similar types of games. _55_ Not only will your memory probably improve, you will also have a great deal of fun.ATake a right attitude.BRemember numbers in small groups.CStop telling yourself you have a weak memory.DIf you dont know your condition, you cannot treat it!EIf you dont like games, you can go over a list of “to do things”FIf so, treating it could be the key to getting your memory back.GSuch games use the same skills needed to remember facts and help keep the mind sharp.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Dear Mr.Smith，Thanks for your letter inviting me go and stay several day with you. But Im terrible sorry to say that I cant go this winter vacation, for you have promised to go and spend the vacation with my uncle, who lives in the countryside.Id like to tell you that I get on well my study.I must owe the success in my physics for your help. At present I devote myself to prepare for the final examinations but I feel sure Ill succeed without doubt. I do hope we can meet the each other quite soon. Please remember to give my best regard to your family.Yours，Henry.书面表达(满分25分)2008年5月12日汶川大地震带来的伤痛让国人永远铭记在心。四年过去了，一个新汶川重新展现在世人的面前。近日某英语报社举办主题为“New Wenchuan，Great Changes”的征文大赛，请你根据所提供图片写一篇100词左右的英语短文参加此次大赛。_综合检测(四)1Aa terrible earthquake“一场可怕的地震”；the number of后接可数名词复数表示“的数量”，符合题意。2C句意：在事故中受伤的那个女人应当给予急救。damage破坏；destroy毁坏；injure在事故中受伤；ruin毁灭。3A句意：在运动会中最有吸引力的项目是体操比赛。event事件，体育项目；accident事故；incident严重事件；matter物质，麻烦。4C句意：使得每个人都震惊的是听到这个漂亮女孩对她老师说出那样粗鲁的话。quake晃动；frighten使惊吓，吓唬；impress给留下深刻印象。5Bjudging by/from为悬垂分词，它的形式不受句子主语的影响。其他常用的悬垂分词还有generally speaking，considering等。6A句意：如果你继续这样做下去会毁掉你的光明前程。名誉、前程作宾语时，应用ruin，表示名誉受损，毁坏前途。在表示“希望破坏”时应用destroy；damage后不接抽象名词。7C句意：坚持一会，我们马上去营救你。go to ones rescue“营救某人”，为固定搭配。8B句意：正如他父母所期望的，他被一家大公司接受成为其中一员。as引导非限制性定语从句，可置于句首，意为“正如”。9C句意：他非常喜欢书，所以总是埋头读书。bury掩埋，埋葬，符合题意。ignore不理睬，忽视；settle定居 ，停留；pack捆扎，包。10B根据对话提供的情景，上句是表达感谢，下句应该是“不客气/不用谢”，答案为B。Dont mention it别客气，不用谢。11B根据句中打气太多，可知是由于内部压力导致轮胎爆了，故答案为B。句意：他给自行车轮胎打气太多，结果轮胎爆了，今天早上他只好步行去上学。spread扩大；burst爆裂；damage损失，损害；break破碎。12Ahis body与tremble构成逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词。13A句意：这个国家三分之一的领土被树木覆盖且多数公民为黑人。onethird of the country“国家三分之一的领土”在概念上是单数，故系动词用单数；而the majority of the citizens“国家公民的大多数”是复数，故系动词用复数。14A句意：你那个学习不努力的朋友要求你考试时让他看你的试卷帮他作弊。who引导定语从句，修饰your friend。从句中缺少主语，且指人用who引导。15C由spend time in doing sth.可知，D项不正确。由句意可知第二题空处应为trapped，即为“被困在废墟中的九个家庭成员”。过去分词作后置定语，故排除A、B两项。16B这里要注意mother这个身份，父母是允许自己的孩子不上学的假日里多睡觉的，sleep in睡个懒觉。17C前面是谈自己会好好利用一下母亲的许可：睡个懒觉，后面又是在谈自己想早起，中间是明显的转折。18A此题从下文的提示“several people go by，get into their car and drive off”可以得知：是停车的地方。19D此题是主题设空，从后面的作者体会可以看出是对自己的生活有用的一些东西。区别比较各选项，本题难度不大。20A前面的动词“watched”是提示，这里表示“注意到”。21C这里考查了hang的用法，在表状态时，是不及物动词。指水桶挂在前车把上。22C从后面的清洗车辆可以看出，是在一辆辆车之间移动。23D此题要注意前后的提示：“already”和“a dozen or more cars”，所以这里表示老人工作时间早，已经清洗了很多车子了。24A这里是一个固定的表示方式：(thoughts，etc.)cross ones mind/ come into ones mind(指想法等)出现，掠过，其他选项明显错误。25C这里是考查对老人形象的判断，前面谈到he wasnt welldressed，从后面的自行车描述可以看出，老人是一个朴素之人。26D从后面的riding on可以得知是骑自行车的人。27Bbut是表示转折，前面提到他的穿着和所骑的车子都不时尚，后面又提到和他自己时而不时的和路人闲聊可以看出他自己是对这一切都是满意的，老人的精神世界很丰富，be satisfied with对满意。28A这里要注意连词and所表示的平行关系，后面动词是停下来闲聊，那么前面的动词不能仅表示look，因为他当时是在洗车，不可能洗车而视线在别的地方，这里应该是表示有时候他朝路人招手示意，有时还会闲聊。29C这里考查动词短语与介词的搭配，have a free talk with sb.与某人闲聊。30D从后面的解释语句：洗完后总要站在一旁看看，可以看出老人对所做之事是自豪的，这样才会去欣赏自己的事。31A后面的scrubbing是一个提示，这里和28空的两个并列句都是相同句式结构，这样的考查也是完型填空的一个固定设题。32C对应上一个分句中的then，这里是表示重复一个相同的动作。33A这里是作者在发表感叹：这是要学习的一课。34Bbeg for a living乞讨为生，这里是指老人虽然清贫，但是自己能自食其力，身体健康而且乐于工作，所以没有必要去乞讨。35D对比老人的勤劳，自己这时感到我跟老人相比觉得自己的生活不够积极，有点羞愧。36A句意理解题。由上文Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends可知，我想让她多交朋友，不那么害羞。37D细节理解题。由倒数第三段But three days later，Lillians sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadnt come out any more.可知选D项。38A推理判断题。由各段意思推断，这句话适合放在第二段后。39A推理判断题。由倒数两段Laura的表现，可知她很外向。40C细节理解题。由Go to a Youtheater.部分最后一句话可知选C项。41B句意理解题。由These science playlands are great fun for kids and grownups alike.Theyll keep your child active both in mind and body the whole day through while pushing buttons(按钮)，experimenting，and building.可知选B项。42D细节理解题。由Many offer workshops for making handmade pieces，traveling exhibits，book signings(签名)by childrens favorite writers，and even musical shows，plays and some other arts.可知选D项。43C推理判断题。本文介绍了几家博物馆，故选C项。44D推理判断题。本文是一篇有关世界海啸灾难的应用文。从文章所介绍的知识和语气可以判断，这篇文章是写给普通读者看的。45B细节理解题。根据表格可知有关日本的海啸共有5次。46D细节理解题。根据死亡人数可知第二大海啸发生在1782年的中国南海。47D细节理解题。根据题目中大写“Big Brothers Big Sisters”及“aim”，定位至文章第一段。找到“It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching.”可得答案D。48B细节理解题。注意题干中所提的at least，定位时需要注意题干中“volunteer”到文中“A Big sister and Little sister”的转换，定位之后，理解“between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months.”可知至少为12个月，每月3次，每次1小时，得出答案B。49C细节理解题。根据题干中的“Sarah”回文，倒数第二段最后一句“I thought it would be fun for me to take part in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”直接推出答案C。50C主旨大意题。此题表面看上去是词义猜测题，但实际是对于原文中“vulnerable young people”的概括。通过参加此类活动的Emily及Sarah
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