1、课时作业(十三)Unit 4Making the newsSection Warming Up & ReadingPrereading(本栏目内容，在学生用书中以独立形式分册装订！).阅读理解AWithin a few seconds，an avalanche (雪崩) can move at 80 miles an hour，so people hardly have time to jump or run out of harms way.But these days，avalanches dont often hurt people because the ski patrol (滑雪救
2、护队) makes sure the fields are safe.Doug Driskell，Snow Safety Coordinator for Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol in Aspen，Colorado，says Colorado has the most avalanche accidents in the country，keeping him very busy.Big storms and warming weather make the month of March especially dangerous.But if skiers stay
3、in the suggested ski areas，they dont have to worry.“We control the risks that may cause accidents，so it is unlikely youll get caught，”Driskell explains.“We push snow together closely so that it becomes strong enough，and we use explosives (炸药) to make an avalanche move or to test an area to see if it
4、 is safe.” This work can be dangerous，so ski patrol members look out for each other and keep the public at a safe distance.Driskell and other team members also dig holes in the snow to study the layers.Back in the lab，they enter measurements into a computer，and then a picture shows how the different
5、 layers are holding up.If an area looks dangerous，the ski patrol closes it.People going out into the backcountry often wear a special instrument called an avalanche transceiver that sends out a radio signal.All members of the ski patrol wear one as well，in case they get caught in an avalanche while
6、working.The signal tells the patrol where to dig if someone ends up under the snow.Once the patrol knows the area where a person might be，they push a long piece of wood down into the snow.When it hits something，they start digging.Everyone on the ski patrol has studied first aid，so they can deal with
7、 serious injuries right there on the mountain.“Youre working with a group of great people，trying to work out the snow pack each year is pretty interesting，and especially you are right out there in nature most of the time，” Driskell says.语篇解读本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了滑雪救护队为确保滑雪者的安全所做的一些工作。1An avalanche transceiv
8、er helps people .Afind the escape routesBsend out a signal for helpClearn more about an avalancheDknow when an avalanche may happen解析：细节理解题。由第五、六两段中的内容可知，雪崩收发器可以帮助受困者发出求救信号。答案：B2One reason Driskell loves his job is that .Ahe can get close to natureBhe can get to know many peopleChe can learn a lot f
9、rom the jobDhe can make a lot of money解析：推理判断题。由最后一段中的especially you are right out there in nature most of the time可知A项说法正确。答案：A3We can learn from the text that avalanches .Ahave become the worst natural disasters in ColoradoBhave stopped more and more people going skiingCcan sometimes be prevented
10、before they happenDwont hurt the members on the ski patrol解析：推理判断题。由第三段中所讲的一些措施可知，有些雪崩是可以预防的。答案：C4What would be the best title of the text?AThe art of skiing BWhat causes avalanches?CWhat makes Driskell a ski patrol?DSki patrol：born for avalanche safety解析：标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了滑雪救护队是如何预防和控制滑雪场中可能出现的一些危险情况的。答
11、案：DB Glen Nevis is known as the “outdoor capital” of Scotland.Britains highest mountain，Ben Nevis，rises above the area，while the waters of the River Nevis flow through the rocky valley below.The wonderful scenery attracts walkers and climbers all through the seasons，though its cold in winter.During
12、the summer months，one of the most exciting activities is the yearly Glen Nevis River Race，in which competitors race for three kilometres along the river，but not in a boat.Instead，each competitor uses a lilo，a plastic bed filled with air normally used for camping or floating in the sea，to race along
13、the river.There are rocks，waterfalls and sections with scary names like Dead Dog Pool and the Leg Breaker for them to get through.Competitors set off at 30 second intervals (间隔) by jumping with their lilos from a tiny shelf on a rock into the fastflowing water 12 metres below.It can take anything fr
14、om 20 minutes to over two hours to complete the course，depending on the level of the river and the abilities of the competitor.The only rules are that competitors must be at least 16 years old，and should provide their own crash helmet (防撞头盔)，a rubber wet suit and a life jacket.Gloves and old trainer
15、s are suggested to protect against knocks.The most important qualification (资格)，however，is a sense of fun.The race is full of exciting moments，and the greatest of these is at the Lower Falls Leap，where terrified competitors have to jump over a tenmetre waterfall not far from the finish.More than 3,0
16、00 athletes have taken part in the race during its 30year history.Their 30 entry fee helps to raise money for the mountain rescue team，whose members provide an essential service in the region for free.The prizes may not be fantastic，but everyone receives a certificate (证书) of completion and the winn
17、er gets the title River Race Champion and all who take part agree that it is worth it for the satisfying feeling of reaching the end safely.语篇解读本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了苏格兰的格伦尼维斯河比赛。5What do we know about the Glen Nevis River Race?AIt is usually held in winter.BIts winners receive grand prizes.CIt is interesti
18、ng though quite difficult.DIts participants have to swim for 3 km.解析：推理判断题。由第二段中的one of the most exciting activities和There are rocks，waterfalls.the Leg Breaker for them to get through可知，格伦尼维斯河比赛难度很大，但也有趣。答案：C6According to the text, to complete the race， .Athe competitors abilities matterBthe quality
19、 of the lilos plays a key roleCthe level of the river does not matter muchDthe racers performance counts more than speed解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的It can take anything.depending on the level of the river and the abilities of the competitor可知，在比赛中，参赛者的能力起决定作用。答案：A7What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe rules of t
20、he competition.BThe requirements for competitors.CMethods of winning the competition.DWays to protect you against injuries.解析：段落大意题。由该段中的The only rules和should provide以及The most important qualification可知，本段主要介绍了对参赛者的要求。答案：B8What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?AMost competitors give up half
21、way.BThe athletes have to pay for the rescue.CParticipants feel that finishing the race is worthwhile.DAbout 3,000 people participate in the race each year.解析：推理判断题。 由最后一段中的all who take part agree that it is worth it for the satisfying feeling of reaching the end safely可知，参赛者都认为，能够安全到达终点的满足感使得比赛时的付出
22、非常值得。答案：CCOn April Fools Day 2016，at 7：10 am，the day before I was to be married，the telephone rang.It was our friend，Brad.“Youre not going to believe this，” he said，“but there are twentyfoot flames coming from Magic Moments Bridal Shop.” Neither my fianc Aaron nor I believed a word he was saying.We
23、tuned into the local radio station and heard the news ourselves.After months of looking for the “perfect dress”，the one I found was now in flames.The telephone rang again，and we were afraid to answer.It was The Bridal Boutique，the other bridal shop in town.A dear friend had notified them of our dile
24、mma.They offered to let me come into their shop and pick out different dresses.Moments later，my mother and motherinlaw Shirley were at the door offering to help.One phone call after another，family and friends called to offer their services，wedding dresses，money，and sympathy.With all the offers to he
25、lp，I began to believe that the wedding could actually go on.In the midst of the commotion (混乱)，I recalled that I had tried on the exact same wedding dress months earlier at Thelmas Bridal，an hours drive from home.I called Thelmas Bridal.I said，“I am supposed to get married tomorrow，and my wedding dr
26、ess went up in flames this morning.” Immediately，I had the salespersons sympathy.She found the dress I described and agreed to sell off the rack (现成的)something they dont typically do.My mom drove for two hours and picked up the dress from Thelmas Bridal.We brought it to The Bridal Boutique where its
27、 owners and my motherinlaw had gathered.They were cheerfully cutting apart and resewing the dress.It was an incredible and heartwarming sight to see everyone working together to make our wedding day a reality.As I lay in bed that night，I reflected on the unbelievable day.The big day arrived，and what
28、 a wonderful day it was！I had the “perfect dress” and the fairytale wedding I had envisioned.Actually，the wedding was more memorable because of the many hands and hearts that helped to make it possible.语篇解读 一件完美的婚纱体现了人们乐于助人的精神。9The author didnt believe Brads words because .Ahe liked telling lies to
29、othersBshe thought it must be a jokeChe overstated the fire disasterDthe radio didnt report the news解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第一句On April Fools Day 2016，at 7：10 am，the day before I was to be married，the telephone rang.可知，作者不相信朋友的话是因为她以为这是一个愚人节的玩笑。故答案为B项。答案：B10The Bridal Boutique called the author in order to .A
30、ask her to take her dressesBprovide timely help for herCpersuade her to buy dressesDinform her what had happened解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第四句They offered to let me come into their shop and pick out different dresses.可知，婚纱店的人得知作者的困境后想要帮助她。故答案为B项。答案：B11Why did the author finally buy the dress at Thelmas Bridal?AT
31、hey had some readymade dresses for sale.BShe could get a good price for a dress there.CThey could make her a dress as soon as possible.DShe wanted to buy the same dress as the burned one.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句In the midst of the commotion，I recalled that I had tried on the exact same wedding dress months
32、 earlier at Thelmas Bridal，an hours drive from home.可知，作者在Thelmas Bridal买婚纱是因为那里有一件婚纱和她在大火里被烧掉的婚纱是一样的。故答案为D项。答案：D12What did the author learn from her experience?AIt is better to give than to take.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CIts better to prepare for a rainy day.DActs of kindness can make a
33、 difference.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句Actually，the wedding was more memorable because of the many hands and hearts that helped to make it possible.可知，作者在陌生人和亲友的帮助下顺利举行了婚礼，所以她体会到善举能帮人走出困境。故答案为D项。答案：D.七选五Dylan Siegel and Jonah Pournazarian have been best friends since they met in preschool.“We do lots of fun
34、 things together，” says Dylan.“We like to play basketball and play on the swings.Jonah is super fun and nice.”Dylan thinks having a friend like Jonah is “so chocolate bar.” “That means something is awesome (了不起的)，” explains Dylan.When he found out Jonah had a rare liver disease，Dylan wanted to do so
35、mething to help his friend. 1 “People usually dont write a book to help other people.Thats why I wanted to do it，” says Dylan.In the book，Dylan wrote about things he and Jonah like to do.He figured that other kids would enjoy doing those things，too，and would understand how greathow “chocolate bar”th
36、ose things are in a friendship.Dylan and Jonah are not just best friends. 2 When their school announced a special “good deeds” day，Dylan decided that was the day he was going to start selling his book.He asked his mom and dad to make lots of copies.Then Dylan had another idea.He asked a local grocer
37、y store to donate (捐赠) real chocolate bars to sell in addition to the books.The store owner was happy to do it. 3 All the candy bars sold，too. 4 That day，Dylan raised $6,000！He gave the money to the University of Florida where Jonahs doctor and others are searching for a cure for the disease. 5 Soon
38、 Dylan started selling the book online.So far，he has donated more than $800,000 for liver disease research.AThey are classmates，too.BNews about Chocolate Bar spread quickly.CChocolate Bar was so popular that Dylan sold all 200 copies.DI like to help my friends and that is the biggest chocolate bar.E
39、Thats when he decided to create a book called Chocolate Bar.FJonahs parents are grateful that their son has such a good friend.GPeople were very generous with their money，and many made donations.语篇解读本文是记叙文。为了帮助好朋友Jonah治病，Dylan出版了一本他写的书来筹集善款。1解析：E项中的create a book与下文Dylan说的People usually dont write a
40、book to help other people.Thats why I wanted to do it相呼应，Dylan通过写书来帮助他患病的好友。答案：E2解析：由下文的their school可知，Dylan和Jonah不仅是好朋友，也是同学。 答案：A3解析：由上文Dylan请求一家当地杂货铺销售他写的书并赠送巧克力棒以及下文所有的巧克力棒都卖完了可知，Dylan写的书很畅销。答案：C4解析：Dylan在“做好事日”那天能募捐到6000美元，是因为慷慨的人们伸出了援助之手。答案：G5解析：由上文Dylan的书在“做好事日”那天广受欢迎和下文迄今为止他筹得不少善款可知，正因为Dylan写书的消息很快传播开来，所以他决定通过网络销售他的书。答案：B