1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 4 Earthquakes . 阅读理解 A Last Thursday, Michael and Linda stood behind large food trucks distributing meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception in the border town of Kilis. The couple had decided that instead of hosting their friends and family for a traditional fea
2、st reception, they would feed the victims from an earthquakestricken area. The idea came from the bridegrooms father, Ted, who volunteers for a Turkish relief organization. For the past few years, the organization has distributed daily meals to thousands of people whove suffered from natural disaste
3、rs. He approached a representative of the organization and suggested that the family cover part of the costs of feeding them for the day. Then he told his son, who was surprised by the suggestion, but soon won over. When he told that to the bride, she was really shocked but finally accepted because
4、in southeastern Turkey there is a real culture of sharing with people in need. They love to share their food, their table and everything they have. And afterwards she was quite amazed about it. So, they arrived at the distribution center on Thursday to spend the day serving food and taking photograp
5、hs with their grateful recipients (接受者 ) On Tuesday evening, the newly married couple were still pleased with their decision to quit a personal celebration for one with a greater good. “Its like sharing a dinner with your friends and family who have this kind of thing on a daily basis or sharing som
6、ething with people who dont even have the most basic things， ” Michael said. “Hopefully, this will also give the start for other wedding dinners to be held here with our brothers and sisters in need.” 篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章描述了一场特殊的婚礼：一对善良的夫妻用救济震区灾民的形式来庆祝婚礼，让人敬仰。 1 Why did so many people crowd in Kilis? A
7、To attend Michael and Lindas wedding. B To support the organization. C To escape the damaging earthquake. D To help distribute free daily meals. 答案： C 细节理解题。根据第一段首句中的 “Michael and Linda stood behind large food trucks distributing meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception 【 精品教育资源文库
8、 】 on the border town of Kilis” 和第二句中的 “they would feed the victims from an earthquakestricken area” 可知，他们在婚礼上为从地震灾区而来的无家可归的 4,000 人分发食物，所以这些人是地震灾区的灾民，是来逃难的，故选 C。 2 What does the underlined word “approached” in Paragraph 2 mean? A Took in. B Moved towards. C Came across. D Consulted with. 答案： D 词义猜测
9、题。此处指他找了一个成员代表和这个人商讨这个问题。画线词语应是 “ 洽谈，商讨 ” 的意思，与 D 项相近，故选 D。 3 How did the couple celebrate their wedding? A They treated their friends and relatives to a big dinner. B They shared their happiness with the homeless in Kilis. C They afforded the entire cost of the day for feeding victims. D They took
10、photos with the grateful victims. 答案： B 细节理解题。根据第一段首句中的 “Michael and Linda stood behind large food trucks distributing meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception on the border town of Kilis” 和第二句中的 “they would feed the victims from an earthquakestricken area” 可知，他们决定不宴请亲朋，而是在结婚当日为从地震
11、灾区而来的无家可归的 4,000 人分发食物，所以这对夫妻用救济灾民的方式来庆祝婚礼，故选 B。 4 We can know from the text that _. A Kilis is a place which lies in southeastern Turkey B Ted was a representative of the organization C Linda adopted the suggestion immediately she heard it D Michael doubted if more new couples would follow him 答案：
12、A 细节推理题。根据倒数第二段第二句可知， Kilis 在土耳其东南部，故选 A。 B If you live in an earthquakeprone area, its wise to prepare your family well in advance for the next “Big One”. Its always important to make sure to prepare for earthquakes. Earthquakes are more common than some people realize, and though they rarely end u
13、p causing damage, its important to have your family prepared for an earthquake hit. Put together an emergency kit that includes food and water to last a week, a fire extinguisher, portable radio, batteries, flashlight, and firstaid supplies. Note all safe spots in each room, such as doorways or unde
14、r sturdy tables and desks. Know the dangerous spots, such as fireplaces, windows, mirrors and hanging objects. Point out safety exits and keep those areas clear. Make sure your family knows where emergency supplies are located. Check to be sure that everyone knows where and how to turn off electrica
15、l, gas, and water main valve and switches. Make sure that all family members know how to turn off the gas, 【 精品教育资源文库 】 water, and electricity in case there is damage after the earthquake that needs to be taken care of. It may prove useful to take your digital camera and make a “How to Guide” ， cus
16、tomized to your home, for these things which can be stored in the kit. Establish how and where your family will reunite if separated during the quake. Arrange a place for the family to meet, if you cannot return to your home after the earthquake. If you have a relative outside of your area, arrange
17、ahead of time to use his/her phone number as a contact point. Remember that phone lines will be needed for emergencies, so delay getting on the phone immediately after the earthquake. Conduct earthquake drills with your family every six months. Warnings and tips： Warm clothing and extra sleeping bag
18、s come in handy. Games, toys, and books help keep young ones comforted and entertained. Keep what you can pack with your emergency kit. Turning on light switches or lighting candles can start leaking gas choose flashlights instead. 篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了怎样和家人一起为地震做好自救准备。 5 The first paragraph is used
19、 as _. A a comment B a definition C an introduction D a warning 答案： C 细节理解题。第一段主要是对地震及做好防震准备的简单介绍，从而为下文做好铺垫。故选 C。 6 The underlined word “sturdy” in Paragraph 3 may mean “_” A wooden B wide C long D solid 答案： D 词义猜测题。结合第三段第一句中的 “Note all safe spots in ea ch room, such as doorways or .” 可知，此处是在列举那些安全的
20、地方，所以这个词应该是表示 “ 结实的 ” 。 7 To prepare for an earthquake, you are advised to _. A pack some daily supplies into a package to carry B call your family members immediately after an earthquake C hide near the windows to be ready for jumping outside D take your digital camera to record the scene of an ear
21、thquake 答案： A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “Put together an emergency kit that includes food and .” 可知，应该准备一个应用于地震急救的物品包，故答案选 A。 8 Which of the following should you avoid doing when an earthquake happens? A Turning off lights switches. B Lighting candles. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 C Putting toys into your emergency kit. D Tak
22、ing a flashlight along. 答案： B 细节理解题。从最后一段中的 “Turning on light switches or lighting candles can start leaking gas” 可知，地震发生时，应该避免打开电灯或点燃蜡烛。 故选B。 . 七选五 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。 Keeping Safe in Your House During a Fire Though you may not think youll ever fall victim to a house fire, its
23、 better to be prepared to avoid panicking. To increase your chances of survival, just follow these steps. 1.React as soon as you hear your smoke alarm go off. On hearing your smoke detector or alarm going off and seeing a fire, exit your home as safely as possible. _1_ 2.Safely exit through doors. If you dont see smoke at the door, open it slowly and pass through it after making sure the door feels cool. If there is a fire preventing you f
