1、 Warming Up & Reading 课 文 预 读.课文理解1The writer doesnt mind the occasional danger of his job because _Ahe travels to unusual places and meets interesting people from all over the worldBhe likes the different ways of workingChe is excited about dangers and feels aliveDhe thinks his job the most importa
2、nt2What does the writer mean by using “lucky” in the sentence “I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at it”？AHe felt much safer on the top while the other two scientists climbed down into the crater.BIt was his first sight of an eruption.CIt was the first time for him to watch the crater.DBo
3、th B and C.3What did the author do after he was appointed as a volcanologist?AHe collected information about Mount Kilauea on the spot.BHe analyzed the data and predicted where the lava would flow.CHe persuaded people to move their homes out of the path of the lava.DHe saved people who were covered
4、with lava.4Which of the following descriptions of an eruption is NOT correct?AIt causes great damage near the top of Mount Kilauea.BThe places where the lava flows are usually seriously damaged.CIt can be seen from a distance，even in a house garden.DThe lava can fountain hundreds of metres.5When the
5、 author went to the location of the eruption，he _Aasked two other scientists to guide himBwent close to the crater formed during the eruptionCwas wearing protective suits the same as the spacemanDcollected some lava for further study6We can infer from the passage that _Athe author thinks volcanoes a
6、re full of mysteryBHawaii is the place with the most active volcanoesCpeople can mistake an eruption for an earthquakeDits safe for people to go near a crater after an eruption7Why did the volcanologist run out of the house into the back garden? ABecause his bed began shaking.BBecause his bedroom su
7、ddenly became as bright as day.CBecause he thought there was an earthquake in Hawaii.DBecause he wanted to collect information about eruption.8The following are what the scientists did after the eruption，and the correct order is _aslowly made their way to the edge of the craterbclimbed down into the
8、 crater to collect some lavaclooked down into the red，boiling centredput on white protective suits，helmets，big boots and special glovesewere dropped as close as possible to the craterAe，d，a，c，b Bd，a，e，b，cCd，e，c，b，a Dd，e，a，b，c答案1.C2.D3.B4.A5.B6.C7.B8.A.根据课文内容判断正(T)误(F)1The writer has the greatest job
9、 in the world，but sometimes he was bored.()2Mount Kilauea is the most active volcano in Hawaii.()3Many people live near the top of Mount Kilauea，where the rocks fall.()4After eruption the writer and the other scientists went to the mountain on foot.()5The eruption was the writers first experience an
10、d he would never forget it.()答案1.F 2.F 3.F4.F5.T.课文语法填空I 1._ (appoint) as a volcanologist twenty years ago.Sometimes I have to use scientific equipment 2._ (do) my job.I collect the information and evaluate the information to help other scientists to predict 3._ lava from the volcano will flow next
11、and how fast.And the lava 4._ flows slowly like a wave down the mountains 5._(cause) much damage.6._，the eruption 7._ is really exciting to watch.I had ever seen one and it was an 8._(absolute) fantastic sight.After the eruption，we had white protective suits，helmets and special gloves to have 9._ mu
12、ch closer look at it.It was very difficult，but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the centre.Today，10._(study) volcanoes for many years，Im still amazed at their beauty and their potential to cause great damage.答案1.was appointed2.to do3.where4.that5.causes6.However7
13、.itself8.absolutely9.a10.having studied.用60词左右概括作者第一次遇到火山爆发的情景【参考范文】He was fast asleep when suddenly his bed began to shake.He didnt take much notice at first，but his room became as bright as day；there had been an eruption and red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air.He was lucky
14、 enough to have a much closer look at it the next day.Wearing just like spacemen，they made their way to the edge to collect lava.知 识 梳 理.单词拼写1It is difficult to _ (评估)the damage to Japan because of the tsunami now.2The wind made little _(涟漪) on the pond.3Id love to be introduced to the man wearing a
15、 business _(西装)4She has acting _(潜能)，but she needs training.5The president _ (任命)a new trade minister.6After a fire broke out in the lab，a lot of _(设备)was damaged.7_(实际上)，the aim of developing economy is to raise people s living standards.8Beauty cannot be measured by any _(绝对的) standard.答案1.evaluat
16、e2.waves3.suit4.potential5.appointed6.equipment7.Actually8.absolute.用课文中的词语替换画线部分1I travel to unusual places and work with people from all over the world._2Although my job is sometimes dangerous，I dont mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive._3Unluckily，we cannot move their homes out
17、of the way，and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground._4Having gone through quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already，I didnt take much notice._5I ran out of the house into the back garden where I could see Mount Kilauea far away_6It was a completely fantastic sight._7We had
18、 white protective clothes that covered our whole body._8It was not easy to walk wearing these suits，but we slowly marched to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red，boiling centre._答案1.alongside2.occasionally3.Unfortunately4.experienced5.in the distance6.an absolutely7.suits8.in；made our
19、 way.重点短语1前往 _2全部焚毁 _3在户外工作 _4注意，留心 _5在远处，在远方 _答案1.make ones way2.burn to the ground3.work outdoors4.take notice5.in the distance.用所给词的适当形式填空1The government has an interest in importing scientific _ (equip)2Your idea is _ (absolute) absurd.3These films are _ (suit) for adults only because they are v
20、iolent.4_ (actual)，on second thoughts，I dont think I want to go out tonight.5Robert had made an _ (appoint) with the head of the Drama Club.答案1.equipment2.absolutely3.suitable4.Actually5.appointment.写作句式运用完成句子1Sometimes _ (在室外工作)，sometimes in an office，sometimes _(工作中要用科学仪器) and sometimes _(会见当地的老百姓
21、)and tourists，I am never bored.2_(我刚要再睡时，突然)my bedroom became as bright as day.3I ran out of the house into the back garden _(在那儿我能看见) Mount Kilauea in the distance.4The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study，but _(是第一次经历这样的事)，I stayed at the top and watched them
22、.答案1.working outdoors；using scientific equipment；meeting local people2I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly3where I could see4this being my first experience【话题语篇导读】In the past hundred years，there have been frequent natural disasters，such as floods，droughts，mudrock flows，seismic sea waves，ear
23、thquakes，windstorms and the stretching of new deserts.The disasters have killed millions upon millions of people，destroyed countless homes，and wiped out numerous pieces of fertile land.Now more and more people become aware that those disasters have much to do with what we have done to the earth.We h
24、ave cut down too many trees in the forests，we have badly polluted the environment，we have shocked our own homeplanet time and again with tremendously powerful explosions of nuclear bombs.As a result，climates have become abnormal，rainwater rushes down hillsides angrily，and the underground energy goes
25、 up to revenge itself on us.The earth is our only homeplanet.It is urgent for us to stop damaging it，and to do our best to protect it and make it a lovely place suitable to live in，for we have nowhere to go and survive except where we are now.用60词左右概括短文内容【参考范文】In the past hundred years，there have be
26、en frequent natural disasters，killing millions of people and destroying countless homes and fertile land.Now more and more people become aware that those disasters have much to do with what we have done to the earth.It is urgent for us to stop damaging it，for we have nowhere to go and survive except
27、 where we are now.【知识链接】1appoint vt.任命；委派appoint sb as/to be.任命某人为appoint sb to do sth委派某人做某事appointment n约会；约定；委任make/have an appointment with sb与某人约会I decide to appoint you as/to be a vice manager of the company.我决定任命你为公司副经理。The director appointed him to look into those complaints.主任委派他去调查那些投诉。单句语
28、法填空Who shall we appoint _ chairperson?We must appoint someone _ (act) as secretary.I have an _ (appoint) with my old friends this Sunday.答案asto actappointment2.make ones way去；前往；获得成功；发达feel ones way摸索着前行fight/push ones way推挤着前行lose ones way迷路push ones way in挤进We made our way along the path to the to
29、p of the mountain.我们沿着小路朝山顶上走。The snowstorms always made it impossible for them to make their way home.暴风雪常常使他们很难回家。完成句子Without experience on it，we _ (我们不得不摸索着前进)As we got into a forest，we _ (迷路)答案have to feel our waylost our way3be about to do.when.正要做突然be on the point of doing.when.正要做突然be doing.w
30、hen.正在做突然had just done sth when.刚刚做了某事突然I was about to go out when my friend came.我正要出门，这时我的朋友来了。She was on the point of watching TV when there was a power failure.她刚要看电视，这时突然停电了。I had just gone to bed when the telephone rang.我刚刚上床睡觉，突然电话铃响了。单句语法填空I was about _ (give) up after several attempts in vain when my teacher came to my help.We _ (have) a meeting when someone broke in.答案to givewere having
