1、Unit 5Section .阅读理解Seeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the heat by climbing to the summit of Pacaya for a closeup view.There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travellers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerf
2、ul.Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colourful houses along its old streets that are turned into artworks during its Holy Week festival.No matter when you come to Antigua, you wont miss the Pacayatour companies.But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2,552 metres hig
3、h and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly onestepforward and twostepback movements.As you climb, you hear the sounds of eruptions high above.Smoke, hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you near the active summit: the McKenney Cone (火山锥)Just as though you
4、are going to walk over to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the safety of the old, inactive summit.Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano in plenty of time for sunset and the full scene of the erupting red lava in the darkening sky.On a good day t
5、he view from the summit is really exciting.The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air.There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone.As evening turns deeper into the night, the b
6、urning lava quietly falls down the sides of the volcano.For you, too, it is time to get down.文章大意：这篇文章主要介绍了看火山喷发是极好的经历。很多游客到Pacaya山顶去观看活火山，在此游客有机会看到大自然的强大。1Many tours are timed for people to_C_. Aget down the mountain in time when night fallsBavoid the smell from the upwind direction of the coneCenj
7、oy the fantastic eruption against the darkening skyDappreciate the beauty of the 2,552metrehigh mountain解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano in plenty of time for sunset and the full scene of the erupting red lava in the darkening sky.”可知，很多游览是在规定好的时间内
8、进行的，这样你到达火山锥时会有足够的时间看日落以及红色熔岩在黑色天空下喷发的全景。可知选C。2The word “summit” appears several times in the passage.It means_D_. Aremained, cooled rocks along the pathBloud sound and terrible smell in the airCthe most exciting happening in a placeDthe top point of a mountain or hill解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句“But climbing
9、Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2,552 metres high and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly onestepforward and twostepback movements.”可知爬Pacaya不是一件容易的事，它有2 552米高，到达顶部要花2至3个小时，似乎走一步，退两步。故选D。3What is the main purpose of this passage？_A_.ATo have more tourists come to Pacaya.BTo descri
10、be the beauty of Pacaya.CTo introduce guided tours to Pacaya.DTo explain the power of nature at Pacaya.解析：写作意图题。这篇文章告诉我们参观Pacaya是一次极好的经历，能够看到火山喷发的壮丽景色，由此可推断作者写这篇文章是为了吸引更多人去参观此地。故选A。.完形填空Lightning flashed, thunder boomed, and the rains poured down.Suddenly, a wail(尖叫)of a steam engine _1.B_ the storm
11、.It was moving closer and would cross Honey Creek Bridge.When the train reached the halfway point, the bridge _2.C_ .Finally, it collapsed (坍塌)，breaking completely apart.“The bridge collapsed！” Kate shouted to her sick mother.“Ive to _3.A_ the station.A train full of _4.B_ is due here.”Catching hold
12、 of a lantern, Kate raced out into the storm.The _5.C_ way to get there was to cross the Des Moines River Bridge.The bridge was little more than two steel rails stretched across narrow wooden strips, which were spaced so far apart that Kate could easily _6.B_between them.Getting down on her hands an
13、d _7.D_， Kate began her dangerous crossing.A strong wind quickly _8.D_ out the lantern, so Kate had to feel her way in the darkness.Finally, she was _9.D_across the river!Kate hurried to the station and burst through the _10.C_.“Honey Creek Bridge is out！” she shouted to the _11.C_.“Stop the passeng
14、er train！” Then，extremely _12.A_， she fell to the floor.Rushing out onto the tracks to give a _13.B_，the stationmaster was just in time to _14.D_ the train.Years later, a new bridge named Kate Shelly Bridge was built across the river _15.C_ people could always remember the bravey of the girl.文章大意：由于
15、桥梁出现事故，勇敢的女孩Kate用她的聪明和勇气救了即将到达这座桥的火车上的所有人。1Aadded toBcut throughCheaded forDled to解析：短语辨析题。一声尖叫“穿透”了暴雨，传到了耳中。add to增加；head for前往；lead to导致；cut through穿透，穿过。故选B。2AroseBconnectedCbentDmoved解析：逻辑推理题。火车过桥，桥因为受重开始摇晃弯曲，然后桥坍塌。3AwarnBaccuseCphoneDleave解析：逻辑推理题。根据下文可知，Kate爬过桥到车站去告知桥断了，即将经过桥的火车有危险。4AfoodBpass
16、engersCanimalsDcoal解析：词汇复现题。根据下文的“passenger train”可知，火车上满是乘客。5AworstBwidestCshortestDtoughest解析：逻辑推理题。因为情况紧急，Kate选择的是最短或最近的一条路。6ArunBfallCjumpDwalk解析：逻辑推理题。由于暴雨以及桥上的木条间距大，一个不小心Kate就有可能掉下去。7AcheeksBfingersCwristsDknees解析：逻辑推理题。Kate是手脚并用爬过桥去的。on her hands and knees手脚并用地。8AtookBletCpickedDblew解析：逻辑推理题。
17、根据上文的“a strong wind”，可知是大风吹灭了灯笼。9AregularlyBeasilyCpolitelyDsafely解析：逻辑推理题。Kate安全地过了桥，才有了后续故事的开展。10AbridgeBhomeCdoorDtrain解析：逻辑推理题。Kate到达车站，从大门闯入。11AheadmasterBconductorCstationmasterDrepairman解析：词汇复现题。根据下一段的“the stationmaster”可知。12AtiredBsurprisedCembarrassedDdisappointed解析：逻辑推理题。经历了艰难跋涉和担心后，Kate感到
18、疲惫。13AwelcomeBsignalCresponseDlesson解析：背景常识题。出现紧急情况后，站长会向即将到来的火车发出信号。14AapproachBdriveCpullDstop解析：逻辑推理题。站长及时让火车停下来。15Ain caseBas ifCso thatDeven if解析：逻辑推理题。为了记住那个女孩，人们在河流上建了一座桥，被叫作Kate Shelly Bridge。.应用文写作全球变暖是我们都关注的话题，我们每个人都应该对自己每天的生活和选择所产生的温室气体负责。因此，防止气候变化需要地球上的每个人共同来努力。写一篇80字左右的短文介绍如何减少碳排放量。开头已给
19、出。1采用喷头淋浴而非浴缸；2不使用时，关掉所有电器，如灯等；3买适量的食物，合理处理剩饭。使用自己的饭盒，不用一次性饭盒。使用可再用的购物袋。4参考词汇：温室气体：greenhouse gases碳排放量：carbon emission一次性饭盒：disposable container饭盒：lunch box剩饭：leftover foodGlobal warming catches and holds our concern._参考范文：Global warming catches and holds our concern.Each and every one of us is res
20、ponsible for the greenhouse gases we emit in our daily actions and choices.Therefore, combating climate change is going to take the combined efforts of everyone on the planet.Let me give you some suggestions about how you can work to reduce the carbon emission.First, you can take showers rather than
21、 baths and reduce your shower time.Its also essential to switch off all electric appliances when youre not using them, such as lights.Whats more, you should only buy the amount of food you need and if there is leftover food, get creative.For instance, make them into a soup.Remember to take your own
22、lunch box to avoid using a disposable container.Last but not least, carry your own reusable shopping bags when shopping.Lets adjust ourselves and live a “lowcarbon” life.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。No TimeWith a broad smile on her lips, 15yearold Sirin rushed to her mom to
23、show off her new painting.But mom raised her eyebrows with eyes wide open, and spoke in an impatient tone, “No time, baby.Right now I am busy with an important talk.Just wait for some time，OK？”Holding her oil painting, she frowned (皱眉), and then searched for her dad.“Dad, see what I have done，” Siri
24、n announced aloud in a thrilling voice.Her dad turned around while adjusting his tie, grinned at her, and showed his thumbs up!Immediately, blowing her two cheeks, Sirin replied angrily, “Dad, you havent seen it yet.”He smiled at her saying, “No time, baby.I will see it later.” He just patted her ba
25、ck lovingly, kissed her forehead, and rushed for his office.She was not a kid to be pleased with simple gesture or smile.She stood there for a few seconds，and then stormed off to her own bedroom.Hot air was blowing from her nostrils (鼻孔); her face turned into apple red.She threw the painting on the
26、table, slammed (把砰地关上) the door and threw herself on her bed.“Why is everybody so busy？” She recalled thousands of incidents that hurt her in preschool, middle school and even in high school too! She assumed at least her own family members would give some values to her thoughts, but they were no exc
27、eption.Unconsciously, her eyes were filled with tears.The knocking sound on the door put a sudden brake to her thought.Her mom was calling her for dinner.Sirin deliberately came late to join them.She kept silent and didnt look at anyone, scratching the table mat with her nail.Her mom was puzzled at
28、the unusual behavior.Suddenly, the morning incident clicked in her mind.Softly, she asked, “Honey, did I do anything wrong？”Paragraph 1：At this very moment, Sirin could no longer resist her anger._Paragraph 2：When back from school the next day, Sirin was surprised to see her beautifullydecorated pai
29、ning on the wall._参考范文：Paragraph 1：At this very moment, Sirin could no longer resist her anger.“Why is everybody so busy？” she roared, tears streaming down.She assumed that her mom and dad would feel proud of her great talent, would appreciate her painting but she was disgusted with everybody having
30、 “no time” for her.“I hate you！” She screamed, grabbed the painting on the table and tore it in half.Shocked, mom threw her arms around her tightly, announcing regretfully and firmly, “Baby, I am so sorry! I promise this mistake will not be repeated.”Paragraph 2：When back from school the next day, S
31、irin was surprised to see her beautifullydecorated painting on the wall.It was beautifully framed and just below the painting, it was written “We are so proud of you, our little angle！” On seeing it, she burst out crying.She ran to her mom and hugged her tightly as well, fully aware of her moms love.Recalling her moms stress from work and daily life, she was regretting her previous behavior.She ducked her head, apologizing, “Sorry, mom！” It dawned on them that though everything came and went, mutual understanding would stay forever in their family.
