1、Unit 5 课下题型练(二) Using language.阅读理解AWhen the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally.The fouryearold dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction.Then she ran along the edge
2、of cliff (悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock into the sea.Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds.Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90minute search.Three days lat
3、er, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall.Mr Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead.He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken.Then, one day, the phone rang an
4、d Steve Tregear, the coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holder if he would like his dog back.A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock.While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.The dog had initially been knocked uncons
5、cious (失去知觉的) but had survived by drinking water from a fresh scream at the base of the cliff.She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge.“The dog was very thin and hungry，” Steve Tregear said , “It was a very lucky dog.She survived because of a plentiful supply of fr
6、esh water，” he added.It was, as Mr Holden admitted，“a minor miracle (奇迹)”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一只叫Judy的狗在追赶一只羊的时候，从悬崖上掉了下来，最后死里逃生的故事。1The dog Jody fell down the cliff when she was .Arescuing her ownerBcaught in a hurricaneCblocked by a rock Drunning after a sheep解析：选D细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容可知，一条叫Judy的狗在追赶一只羊的时
7、候，从悬崖上掉了下来。故选D。2Who spotted Judy after the accident?AA birdwatcher. BA student from Leeds.CSix volunteers. DThe coastguard of Cornwall.解析：选A细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock.可知，事故发生后是一个观鸟者看见了Judy。故选A。3What can we infer from the text?APe
8、ople like to travel with their pets.BJudy was taken to the fields for hunting.CLuck plays a vital role in Judys survival.DHolden cared little where Judy was buried.解析：选C推理判断题。根据文章第六段中的It was a very lucky dog.She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water可知，在Judy的事故中，运气起着至关重要的作用。故选C。4Which
9、 of the following can be the best title for the text?AMiracle of the CoastguardBSurviving a HurricaneCDangers in the WildDComing Back from the Dead解析：选D标题归纳题。文章讲述的是一条狗在追赶一只羊的时候掉到悬崖下面，最后幸运地死里逃生的故事，所以Coming Back from the Dead作文章标题比较合适。故选D。 BThe UN Environment Programme says that raising temperatures c
10、ould mean the end of some migrating animals.Migrating animals move through several environments as they travel away from the cold area into winter to warmer ones.Birds may fly from one part of the world to another, perhaps stopping at feeding grounds on the way.Whales and turtles travel through huge
11、 areas of ocean.A report says that changes in any one of the places where these animals stay can cause serious problems.“Obviously these animals have developed their traveling ways over thousands of years.But weather changes much greater over the next 25 to 50 years.And it is impossible for these an
12、imals to change their habits fast enough，” said the report writer Dr Robert Hepworth.Turtles are hit hardest by rising temperatures.Scientists have found that at higher temperatures, turtles have far more female eggs than male ones.In parts of Malaysia, turtles are only giving birth to female babies
13、.And some turtles are more probable to develop cancer as the waters get warmer.With birds, the main problem is the harm to important areas at the end of their travels or at resting places along the way.About onefifth of immigration birds are now in danger because of these changes, including rising s
14、ea levels, land loss and more strong storms.Some other animals are now in great danger.For example, the North Atlantic Right Whale is losing their food because of the changing ocean flows; the WhiteNose Dolphin is outcompeted (淘汰) by other kinds in warmer waters.The report is not all bad news.Even w
15、ith the temperature changing, protecting the environment can still help migrating animals return.“We need governments to start taking action all over the world.The clock is ticking.We should make full use of every minute.” said Dr Hepworth.And now some projects are already working! Whales are changi
16、ng their feeding habits, finding new feeding grounds and new foods to eat.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章谈论的是气候变化对迁徙动物的影响。5Why does this raising temperature mean the end of some migrating animals?AThey stop moving through several environments.BThey cant suit the changes during their travelling.CTheir travelling ha
17、bits will be changed fast enough.DThey keep flying from one part of the world to another.解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章第二段最后部分Dr Robert Hepworth所说的话可推断，气温升高意味着一些迁徙动物不能适应旅行中的变化，从而导致它们的灭绝。故选B。6What is the result of the warming according to the passage?AThe North Atlantic Right Whale may find new food.BSome turtles m
18、ay develop cancer with the warm waters.C1/5 of migrating birds change their feeding habits.DThe WhiteNosed Dolphin may have only female babies.解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的And some turtles are more probable to develop cancer as the waters get warmer.可知，气候变暖导致了一些海龟在温暖的海水中可能会患上癌症。故选B。7What does the underlined
19、sentence “The clock is ticking.” in the last paragraph mean?AIt takes time to achieve the project.BIt may be too late to save the world.CIts time to solve the problems at once.DIts important to stop animals from returning.解析：选C句意猜测题。根据画线句前句和后句可猜测，画线句的意思是“是马上解决问题的时候了”。故选C。8Whats the main topic of the
20、 passage?AWays to prevent world warming.BSteps to save the animals in danger.CAnimals competition with others for food.DEffect of rising temperatures on migrating animals.解析：选D主旨大意题。根据文章第一段The UN Environment Programme says that raising temperatures could mean the end of some migrating animals.及全文内容可
21、知，本文主要介绍气温上升对迁徙动物的影响。故选D。.完形填空“Do I really want to go through with this？” Have you ever asked yourself that question?Sometimes in life, there are moments when you 1 if you will be able to handle the responsibilities ahead of you.For me, these 2 come daily, whether its taking a test or working.But on
22、e Saturday afternoon, my family and I were 3 around when my dad pulled into a small mall.Little did I realize we were going to a 4 store where a new member would be 5 to our family.As my dad parked our car, I figured we would just take a 6 look and then leave.After a while, my dad called us over.He
23、was standing next to my mom, looking at several cats.I began to think, “Are we 7 a cat？”My dad asked, “So guys, you like any of these？”My brother said “Yes！” before I could open my 8 .When I pictured feeding the cat, cleaning it and giving it water, all of these responsibilities felt 9 to me.Would I
24、 be able to handle them? After all, I would have to live a more adultlike 10 if I got a cat.Later on, after 11 that we should get a cat, I thought about this new phase of my life.I realized that the 12 I make can affect my future.Looking back, I find that I have been able to 13 the responsibility of
25、 owning a cat.Some tasks may be 14 ， but that doesnt mean they cant be accomplished.You 15 need to do your best in order to push past them.语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过对猫的悉心照顾发现自己是可以胜任养猫这项任务的。由此得到经验：只要尽力去做，有些任务并没有想象中那么难。1A.explain BwonderCexpress Dannounce解析：选B根据文章第一句Do I really want to go through with this？
26、可知，此处指在遇到问题时自我怀疑，故选B。2A.activities BchancesCexpectations Dmoments解析：选D根据第二段中Sometimes in life, there are moments可知，这里意思是对作者来说，这些时刻每天都会发生，此处是上文moments的原词复现。故选D。3A.driving BpassingCwalking Dmoving解析：选A根据第四段开头As my dad parked our car可知，作者和家人是一起开车出去的。故选A。4A.car BfoodCbook Dpet解析：选D根据第四段末尾的looking at sev
27、eral cats可知，爸爸带他们去的是一家宠物店。故选D。5A.returned BintroducedCdelivered Dattracted解析：选B根据空前的a new member可知，这位成员是第一次与作者和他的家人见面，所以应该是被介绍给作者的家庭。故选B。6A.quick BcuriousCformal Dcareful解析：选A根据空前的just和空后的and then leave可知，作者最初并没有想到会在那家店里停留很久，以为仅仅是快速看一眼就会离开。故选A。7A.feeding BpreparingCgetting Dtraining解析：选C根据下文that we
28、should get a cat可知，这里意思是作者开始想：“我们要养只猫吗？”此处是get的原词复现。故选C。8A.mouth BheartCbag Dmind解析：选A根据前文的My dad asked可知，此处指作者想要回答爸爸的问题，而回答问题要张开嘴巴。故选A。9A.interesting BconfusingCenjoyable Dheavy解析：选D根据空后作者的心理描写Would I be able to handle them? After all, I would have to live a more adultlike 10 if I got a cat.可推断，作者认
29、为养猫这件事对于他来说是一项沉重的任务。故选D。10A.dream BlifeChobby Deffort解析：选B根据后文的this new phase of my life可知，这里意思是如果作者养了一只猫，那他将不得不过一种更像成年人的生活，此处是life的原词复现。故选B。11A.agreeing BrefusingCignoring Dadvising解析：选A根据下文作者的养猫经历，可推断此处指作者同意了养猫。故选A。12A.efforts BrepliesCdecisions Dcomments解析：选C本句是对上一句内容的总结，we should get a cat是作者所做出
30、的决定。故选C。13A.think of Bdeal withCtalk about Dconnect with解析：选B根据第二段中的if you will be able to handle the responsibilities ahead of you可知，此处指作者回顾养猫的经历发现自己能够应付养猫的任务，deal with与handle意义相近。故选B。14A.exciting BeasyCpossible Dchallenging解析：选D根据倒数第二段首句When I pictured feeding the cat, cleaning it and giving it wa
31、ter, all of these responsibilities felt 9 to me.可推断，此处指作者认为有些任务在最初的时候可能会很富有挑战性。故选D。15A.extremely Breally Csimply Dprobably解析：选C作者在经历了养猫的过程之后总结出：有些任务虽然具有挑战性，但是并不是不可完成，只需要尽力去推进就可以完成。此处指作者认为完成任务的方法其实很简单。故选C。.语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Wolong Panda Reserve Research Center was set up in 1958
32、 1 (save) the declining panda population.The Panda Reserve is a threehour drive from Chengdu.Its a natural reserve 2 (cover) over 200,000 hectares.As 3 (large) panda reserve of all in China, Wolong 4 (add) to UNESCO in 1980.In 2003 Wolong Panda Reserve opened up wildlife observation areas, and it 5
33、(attract) over 100,000 visitors each year.The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve is also home to other rare and endangered wild animals such as the golden monkey, red panda, and more.The Giant Panda is 6 (usual) classified in the bear family, and is native to central and southern China.Pandas main food is b
34、amboo, but they also eat foods such as fish, eggs, and honey.Adult pandas have a 7 (long) of 1.6m to 1.8m, and weight between 176 to 275 pounds.Giant pandas have a large head 8 obvious black patches around the eyes, ears, and the body.Giant pandas are found in mountainous regions 9 are thick with ba
35、mboo trees in Sichuan and Tibet.Pandas reproduce very slowly, and infant mortality (死亡率) is high these are major reasons why its such 10 endangered species.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了卧龙大熊猫保护区和大熊猫的体态、饮食、生活习性等相关知识。1to save此处表示目的，用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to save。2covering本句已有谓语is且无连词，此处动词应用非谓语形式，名词短语a natural reserve和动词c
36、over是逻辑上的主谓关系，用现在分词表示主动，作名词短语a natural reserve的后置定语。故填covering。3the largestof all常用于含最高级的句子中，此处用“the形容词最高级”作定语，修饰名词短语panda reserve。故填the largest。4was added此处缺少谓语，由时间状语in 1980可知，事情发生在过去，时态用一般过去时。主语Wolong和谓语动词add之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语Wolong是单数，谓语也用单数形式。故填was added。5attracts此处缺少谓语，由时间状语each year可知，表示经常性的动作，时态用一般现在时，主语it是单数，谓语也用单数形式。故填attracts。6usually此处作状语修饰动词classified应用副词形式。故填usually。7length不定冠词a后接名词形式。故填length。8with此处是“with宾语介词短语(作宾语补足语)”复合结构。故填with。9that/which此处是定语从句，先行词是mountainous regions，指物，在从句中作主语。故填that或which。10an“sucha/an形容词名词”为固定用法，意为“如此一个的”。endangered以元音音素开头。故填an。