1、Unit 4 Natural disasters复习检测卷考试时间：100分钟满分：120分选择题部分第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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。AEverybody hates rats. But in the earthquake capitals of the worldJapan, Los Angeles, Turkeyrats will soon be mans new best friends.What happens after an earthquake? We send
2、 in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they cant get into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat.How does it work? First，the rat is trained to smell peo
3、ple. When this happens, the rats brain gives a signal. This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. When the rats brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. The rat has smelled that person.Although there are already robots which can d
4、o this job, rats are better. Christian Linster at Cornell UniversityNew York says, “Robots noses dont work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that.” Rats can also see in the dark.They are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs, and unlike robots, they dont need electricity!The
5、 “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Corps in Scotland says, “It would be fantastic. A rat could get into spaces we couldnt get to and a rat would get out if it wasnt safe.” Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but
6、only after an earthquake, of course).1In the world earthquake capitals, rats will become mans best friends because they can _.Atake the place of mans rescue jobsBfind the position of people alive who are trapped in buildingsCserve as food for people alive who are trapped in buildingsDget into small
7、spaces2From the third paragraph we know the rescuers can judge a person is alive by _.Athe noise made by the ratBthe rats unusual behaviorCthe signal sent by the radio on the rats backDthe smell given off by the person3In doing rescue jobs, _.Arats smell better than dogsBdogs dont need to be trained
8、 to smell peopleCrobots sense of smell can be affected by other smells aroundDrats can see in the dark and smaller than robotsBNo matter where you are, knowing how to protect yourself and your family during an earthquake is necessary. Here are some tips for you.Duck, Drop, Cover and HoldDuck under a
9、 strong piece of furniture, if possible. Most earthquake injuries are the result of being hit by something falling on you. Drop to the floor to avoid falling or being thrown down. And protect you from flying glass. Use clothes, blankets, cushions or furniture for covering. Hold on to whatever youre
10、using, as the ground motion may be violent. Get away from glass, bookcases or anything heavy that could fall over on you.Stay away from the doorsDoorways used to be recommended but most experts now say: stay away from them. Doors can suddenly shut with bone crushing force. Anyway, the experts say th
11、at in modern construction a doorway is no stronger than any other location along the wall.Try to run outsideWhile the ground is moving, the greatest danger is of being injured by taking a fall or being hit by a falling piece of building as you exit. If you smell gas or when the shaking stops, calmly
12、, carefully make your way out and get clear of the building. Before you leave, get shoes on because you will be walking on broken glass. If youre in a crowd, stay calm, and take what can cover you and find where you are. In a crowd the greatest dangers are panic and the rush for an exit.4Which of th
13、e following can be concluded from the text?AFloors cause most injuries.BDoors should be shut at all times.CClothes can be used for protection.DFollowing a crowd is always right.5Which of the following best explains “recommended” underlined in this text?AIntroduced.BRealized.CSuggested.DExplained.6Wh
14、at is the purpose of the text?ATo inform people of possible dangers of an earthquake.BTo tell family members to stay calm in an earthquake.CTo order people to gain knowledge about an earthquake.DTo introduce ways to protect people in an earthquake.CEvery year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii, Ita
15、ly. They see the sights that Pompeii is famous forits stadium and theatres, its shops and restaurants. The tourists do not, however, see Pompeiis people. They do not see them because Pompeii has no people. No one has lived in Pompeii for almost 2,000 years.Once, Pompeii was a busy city of 22,000 peo
16、ple. It lay at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, a grasscovered volcano. Mount Vesuvius had not erupted for centuries, so the people of Pompeii felt safe, but they were not. In August of AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted. The entire top of the mountain exploded， and a huge black cloud rose into the air. Soon
17、stones and hot ash began to fall on Pompeii. When the eruption ended, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead.For centuries, Pompeii lay buried under stone and ash. Then, in the year 1861, an Italian scientist named Ginseppe began to uncover Pompeii.
18、Slowly, carefully, Ginseppe and his men dug. The city looked almost the same as it had looked in AD 79, There were streets and fountains, houses and shops, There was a stadium with 20,000 seats, Perhaps the most important of all, there were everyday objects, which tell us a great deal about the peop
19、le who lived in Pompeii. Many glasses and jars had some dark blue color in the bottom, so we know that the people of Pompeii liked wine. They liked bread, too; metal bread pans were in the bakery. In one bakery there were 81 round, flat loaves of breada type of bread that is still sold in Italy toda
20、y. Tiny boxes filled with a dark, shiny powder tell us that women liked to wear eyemakeup.7Why do large numbers of people come to Pompeii each year?ATo find the volcano.BTo shop and eat there.CTo watch sports and plays.DTo see how Pompeians lived.8Why had so many Pompeiians remained by volcanic Moun
21、t Vesuvius?AThe city nearby offered all kinds of fun.BThe area produced the finest wine in Italy.CFew people expected the volcano to erupt again.DThe mountain was beautiful and covered with grass.9Why did the city uncovered look almost the same as it had looked in AD 79?AGinseppe and his men dug it
22、slowly and carefully.BThe city was buried alive and remained untouched.CScientists successfully rebuilt the city with everyday objects.DNobody had lived in the city ever since the volcano erupted.10What do we know about the Pompeians who lived 2,000 years ago?AThey lived more or less the same as Ita
23、lians now do.BThey liked women wearing all kinds of makeup.CThey enjoyed a lazy life with drinking and eating.DThey went back to Pompeii after the eruption in AD 79.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone dreams. If youve ever tried to figure out the meaning of a stran
24、ge dream, youre not alone. Humans have been trying to make sense of dreams since recorded history. _1_Here are some of the findings. _2_People with great creativity are more likely to dream about unusual settings and about blocks in the natural world, such as a log or a rock they cant get around.You
25、ve got a heart problem. People who have frequent nightmares may be significantly more likely to suffer from an irregular heartbeat or chest pain. If you have those problems, its more difficult for you to breathe at night. _3_Youre avoiding something. Do you dream about being followed by a stranger,
26、a monster, or a giant tidal wave? This could indicate that youre afraid to deal with something in your daily life. _4_Youll have a good result in a test. Students whose performance improved were those who had dreamed about the maze (迷宫) during the sleep. _5_ This improves learning and problemsolving
27、 skills.Despite the fact that technology has vastly expanded our understanding of dreaming, much of what occurs when were asleep remains as it has always been: a mystery.AHow creative you are. BDreaming may strengthen memories.CWhat kind of problem solver you are.DWhat can our dreams tell about ours
28、elves?EHow can we understand better about ourselves?FThat explains why you cannot have a sound sleep.GAsk yourself what issue or emotion youre faced with.第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I found the bed shaking, gently at first. Because I was
29、 half asleep and not a native, I just thought it was _1_ serious.Sitting up, I turned on the bedside lamp. It was 3：34 am. _2_， my 14thfloor Santiago Hotel room came alive, like a(n) _3_ animal shaking a smaller one in its teeth. Then the lights _4_. The noise was more _5_ in the dark. _6_ began to
30、control me. As I pulled myself to standing, I couldnt help _7_ that I might not see my husband and sons again.In a hurry I opened the _8_ of my room and expected to find people. _9_ surprisingly, there was no one about. My mind was _10_ crazily, but I didnt even call for help. Luckily, a middleaged
31、man _11_. He just said, “We should go _12_.” I said “Okay” and followed him to the stairs. On a lower floor I joined in a river of people and walked our way outside to the tennis courts, where a crowd of several hundred were _13_. Some were crying; all were weak. Then I noticed that a woman was abou
32、t to fall down and immediately I went to _14_ her. When I looked around and saw frightened children in parents arms, my selfish thought was thank God that my _15_ werent here.Soon hotel staff were setting up chairs and passing around bottled water. They offered us tablecloths to wrap around ourselve
33、s against the night _16_ and shoes for people _17_ feet were bare. They seemed very _18_ while in fact they too must be afraid.We all felt _19_ to be alive, but as _20_ our relief was mixed with guilt for we soon learnt that the 8.8magnitude earthquake had left many dead and others homeless and tsun
34、amis (海啸) were on the way.1A.everything BsomethingCnothing Danything2A.GraduallyBSuddenlyCSecretlyDRecently3A.angryBquietCbusyDloose4A.burst outBrun outCgave inDwent out5A.frighteningBshockingCdisappointingDtiring6A.ExcitementBPanicCJoyDAnger7A.dreamingBhopingCexpectingDthinking8A.curtainBwindowCdoo
35、rDshelter9A.ButBAndCOrDSo10A.bendingBcryingCfailingDflying11A.came upBwent throughCcared aboutDwalked away12A.insideBupstairsCdownstairsDaround13A.lyingBstandingCsittingDsleeping14A.persuadeBcomfortCsupportDignore15A.relativesBbrothersCfriendsDkids16A.coldnessBwarmthCdarknessDloneliness17A.whoBwhich
36、CthatDwhose18A.proudBsureCupsetDcalm19A.excitedBluckyCdeterminedDconfident20A.visitorsBreportersCsurvivorsDrescuers非选择题部分第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，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。An earthquake is a shaking of the ground _1_ (cause) by the sudden breaking and shifting of large sections of Earths ro
37、cky outer shell. Earthquakes are among the most _2_ (power) events on earth, and their results can be terrifying. Rock movements during an earthquake can make rivers _3_ (change) their course. Earthquakes can cause great damage and loss of _4_ (live). Large earthquakes beneath the ocean can create a
38、 series _5_ huge and destructive waves called tsunamis _6_ flood coasts for many miles. Earthquakes almost never kill people _7_ (direct). Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from _8_ (fall) objects and the collapse (倒塌) of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Fire caused fr
39、om broken gas or power lines is another major danger during _9_ quake. Spills (溢出) of _10_ (harm) chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake.1_2._3._4._5_6._7._8._9_10._第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)假设你是校英文报的记者。上周六上午，你校高二学生刘伟在去参加英语演讲比赛的路上，发现一位妇女从自行车上摔了下来并且右腿流血较多。刘伟对她进行了简单的急救处理并将她送到了医院，却错过了英
40、语演讲比赛。请你就刘伟的事迹写一篇新闻报道，并号召全校师生向他学习。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3报道的标题已给出，不计入总词数。A Heroic Teen Missed a Competition but Saved an Injured Woman 第二节概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。A new study warns that about thirty percent of the worlds people may not have enough water by 2025. A private America
41、n organisation called Population Action International (PAI) did the new study. It says more than three hundred and thirtyfive million people lack enough water now. The people live in twentyeight countries. Most of the countries are in Africa or the Middle East. PAI researcher Robert Engelman says by
42、 the year 2025, about three thousand million people are short of water. Eighteen more countries are expected to have serious water problems. The demand for water keeps increasing. Yet the amount of water on the earth stays the same.Mr Engelman says the population in countries that lack water is grow
43、ing faster than in other parts of the world. He says population growth in these countries will continue to increase. The report says lack of water in the future may result in several problems. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking water is not safe. Mr Engelman says the
44、re are problems all over the world because of diseases like cholera that are carried in water. Lack of water may also lead to more international conflicts. Countries may have to fight for water in the future. Some countries now get sixty percent of their fresh water from other countries. This is tru
45、e of Egypt, the Netherlands, Cambodia, Syria, Sudan and Iraq. And the report says lack of water would affect the ability to improve their economies. This is because new industries often need large amounts of water when they are beginning.The Population Action International study gives several soluti
46、ons to the water problem. One way, it says, is to find ways to use water for more than one purpose. Another way is to teach people to be careful not to waste water. A third way is to use less water of agriculture.The report also says longterm solutions to the water problem must include controls on population growth. It says countries cannot provide clean water unless they slow population growth by limiting the number of children people have.
