1、模块整合训练Units 79.阅读理解AHeres a selection of festivals for tourists to the United States in summer.San Francisco Silent Film FestivalFilms at this odd cinematic event have a variety of musical accompaniments，including piano and violin.It includes some classic silent movies.If you want to see them all，yo
2、u can buy a festival pass.May 29 to June 1；www.silentfilm.orgUnion Street FestivalThis popular street fair stretches out over six blocks of the city，in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street.This year，theres beer，wine tasting and more separate themesfashion，cuisine，tech，local，craft，and health
3、 and fitness.June 7 to 10；North Beach FestivalThis is San Franciscos oldest street party，with live entertainment，delicious food and arts and crafts.Situated in the Little Italy district，known for its associations with the“Beat Generation”，festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food.The
4、re is also as the“blessing of the animals”，a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi (610 Vallejo Street)at 2 pm on both days of the festival.June 14 to 16；www.sfnorthbeach.orgStern Grove FestivalThis is the oldest free summer arts festival of its
5、kind in the United States.It includes a wide variety of acts，from the local symphony orchestra to wellknown artists such as Smokey Robinson.Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24；www.sterngrove.org【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章为游客们介绍了夏天美国的四个节日。1Which of the following festivals contains the most themes?ASan Francisco Sil
6、ent Film Festival.BUnion Street Festival.CNorth Beach Festival.DStern Grove Festival.B细节理解题。由Union StreetFestival中的“This year，theres beer，wine tasting and more separate themesfashion，cuisine，tech，local，craft，and health and fitness.”可知包含主题最多的节日是Union Street Festival。故选B。2How is North Beach Festival d
7、ifferent from the other festivals?AIt lasts the shortest time.BFestival goers can enjoy food in it.CIt has the longest history of food.DSome foreign culture is presented in it.A推理判断题。由四个节目的起止时间：May 29 to June 1，June 7 to 10，June 14 to 16，Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24，可以看出North Beach Festival的持续时间最短
8、，故选A。3When can you enjoy the oldest arts festival in the United States?ASaturdays in May.BSaturdays in July.CSundays in May. DSundays in July.D细节理解题。由Stern Grove Festival中的“This is the oldest free summer arts festival of its kind in the United States.”和“Sundays from June 22 to Aug 24”可知在美国6月22到8月24号
9、的星期日，你可以享受最古老的艺术节，选项中只有D项符合，故选D。B(2019全国卷)“You can use me as a last resort(选择)，and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.”This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球)club.I guess that theres probably some demanding work schedule，or
10、social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport.She may just need a little persuading.So I try again and tug at the heartstringsI mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids arent even on.At this point the unwilling
11、parent speaks up，“Alright.Yes，Ill do it.”Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many.The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule，sends out emails，and collects money for endofseason gifts.Somewhere along the way，the same parent ends up b
12、ecoming an invaluable member of the team.The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season.Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still，most of us volunteers breathe a si
13、gh of relief when the season comes to a close.That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more：Connecting to the community(社区)as you freely give your time，money，skills，or services provides a real joy.Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense，Im pr
14、etty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit.However，if others benefit in the process，and I get some reward too，does it really matter where my motivation lies?4What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1?AShe knows little about the club.BShe isnt
15、good at sports.CShe just doesnt want to volunteer.DShes unable to meet her schedule.答案C5What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean?AEncourage teamwork.BAppeal to feelings.CPromote good deeds.DProvide advice.答案B6What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?AS
16、he gets interested in lacrosse.BShe is proud of her kids.CShell work for another season.DShe becomes a good helper.答案D7Why does the author like doing volunteer work?AIt gives her a sense of duty.BIt makes her very happy.CIt enables her to work hard.DIt brings her material rewards.答案BCThere are more
17、bicycles than residents in the Netherlands，and in cities like Amsterdam and The Hague up to 70% of all journeys are made by bike.The BBCs reporter，Anna Holligan，examines what made everyone get back in the saddle(车座)Before World War ，journeys in the Netherlands were mainly made by bike，but in the 195
18、0s and 1960s，as car ownership increased quickly，this changed.As in many countries in Europe，roads became increasingly crowded.The jump in car number caused a huge rise in the number of deaths on the roads.In 1971 more than 3，000 people were killed by motor vehicles，and 450 of them were children.In r
19、esponse a social movement demanding safer cycling conditions for children was formed.Called Stop de Kindermoord，it took its name from the headline of an article written by journalist Vic Langenhoff whose own child had been killed in a road accident.The Dutch love of the motor vehicle was also shaken
20、 by the Middle East oil crisis of 1973，when oil producing countries topped export to the US and Western Europe.These twin pressures helped to persuade the Dutch government to invest in improving cycling，infrastructure (基础设施)and the Dutch urban planners started to change from the roadbuilding policie
21、s designed mainly for cars.To make cycling safer and more inviting，the Dutch have built a vast network of cycle paths.These are clearly marked，have smooth surfaces，separate signs and lights for those on two wheels，and are wide enough to allow cycling side by side and overtaking.Even before they can
22、walk，Dutch chidren live in a world of cycling.As babies they travel in special seats on bikes.As the children grow up they ride their own bikes.And，as the Dutch are not allowed to drive until 18，cycling offers teenagers an alternative form of freedom.The state also plays a part in teaching，with cycl
23、ing lessons a compulsory(必修的) part in Dutch schools.All schools have places to park bikes and at some schools 90% of pupils cycle to class.【语篇解读】文章主要介绍了在荷兰骑车是生活的一部分。交通事故和石油短缺使得荷兰政府投资改善了自行车基础设施，并采取了一系列促进自行车骑行的措施。8What does Anna Holligan intend to find out?AWhy cycling is popular in the Netherlands.BH
24、ow journeys are made in the Netherlands.CWhats the main means of transport in the Netherlands.DWhat makes the children like cycling in the Netherlands.A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Anna Holligan想弄清楚为什么骑自行车在荷兰受欢迎。故选A。9Stop de Kindermoord is aimed at Aadvising people to travel by bikeBcalling on more children to
25、cycleCimproving cycling conditions for childrenDasking the government to invest more in cyclingC细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In response a social movement demanding safer cycling conditions for children was formed.Called Stop de Kindermoord”可知，Stop de Kindermoord的目标就是改善孩子们的骑车环境，使其更加安全。故选C。10What resulted in the Du
26、tch governments changing roadbuilding policies?AMore cars and road accidents.BMore cars and higher oil prices.CRoad accidents and oil shortage.DA social movement and oil crisis.C推理判断题。根据第三、四段的内容可知，交通事故和石油短缺导致了这一结果。11What do we learn about the Dutch children?AThey must get a license to ride a bike.BT
27、hey are not allowed to drive until 16.CThey must have cycling lessons at school.DThey dont use bikes when they are very young.C细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，荷兰的孩子在学校一定要上自行车课。故选C。DHillary failed to be president of America，but she never fails to serve America all her life.Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago，
28、Illinois，on October 26，1947，daughter of Hugh and Dorothy Rodham.She and her two younger brothers grew up in Park Ridge，Illinois.An excellent student，she was also a Girl Scout and a member of the local Methodist youth group.Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics.She entered
29、 Wellesley College in 1965.Graduating with high honors，she moved on to Yale Law School，where she served on the Board of Editors of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action.While at Yale，she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families.It was there th
30、at she met Bill Clinton，a fellow student.Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas，marrying Bill Clinton in 1975.The couple taught together on the law school of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.Their daughter，Chelsea，was born in 1980.As First Lady of Arkansas，Hillary conti
31、nued to work tirelessly on behalf of children and families.In addition to chairing the Arkansas Education Standards Committee，she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.She introduced a pioneering program called the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters into Arkansas，wh
32、ich trained parents to work with their children in preschool preparedness and literacy.Hillary also served on the board of the Arkansas Childrens Hospital.In recognition of her professional and personal accomplishments，Hillary was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and Arkansas Mother of the Y
33、ear in 1984.Womens International Center proudly presented the Living Legacy Award to Hillary Rodham Clinton for her vast contributions in so many fields，especially honoring her work for women and children.【语篇解读】本文介绍了希拉里的相关情况，包括她的家庭、所受的教育、事业以及为妇女和儿童做出的贡献等。12Where was it that Hillary began to show her
34、 concern for childrens interests?AIn Chicago，Illinois.BAt Wellesley College.CIn Washington and Arkansas.DAt Yale Law School.D细节理解题。根据第三段的倒数第二句“While at Yale，she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families.”可知，在耶鲁法学院时，希拉里就特别关心儿童及家庭的权益，故D项正确。13Which o
35、f the following was set up by Hillary?AThe Arkansas Education Standards Committee.BThe Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.CThe Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters.DThe Arkansas Childrens Hospital.B细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“she founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families”可知
36、，希拉里成立了“阿肯色州维护儿童和家庭权益组织”，故B项正确。14What can we learn from the passage?ABill Clinton and Hillary both graduated from Wellesley College.BBill Clinton and Hillary founded the University of Arkansas.CHillary did a great deal for children and women in Arkansas.DHillary was interested in sports but not in a
37、cademic subjects.C推理判断题。根据第三段可知，在耶鲁法学院时，希拉里就特别关心儿童及其家庭的权益；倒数第二段介绍了希拉里在阿肯色州为妇女和儿童成立了“阿肯色州维护儿童和家庭权益组织”、引进了“学龄前儿童家庭教育”项目；据此可以判断，希拉里在阿肯色州为维护妇女和儿童的权益做出了很大的贡献，故C项正确。15What might be the best title for this passage?AHillarys Concern for ChildrenBA Story Told by HillaryCA Brief Introduction to HillaryDHillar
38、ys ContributionsC标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文第一段第一句为文章主题句，结合下文内容可知，本文主要对希拉里的相关情况作了简要介绍，故C项为最佳标题。.阅读七选五A generous stranger bought a plane ticket for a homeless mother to watch her three daughters compete at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. 16 Sisters Tai Sheppard，11，Rainn Sheppard，10，and Brooke Sheppard，8who began t
39、raining in track and field in January of 2015all made it into the Junior Olympics to compete in various races.Brooke also competed in the high jump，an event which involves equipment that her training team doesnt even have. 17 The girls，who live in a homeless shelter with their mother，Tonia Handy，46，
40、were able to attend the games thanks to support from the girls training team and a successful Go Fund Me campaign.Handy，however，could not afford a plane ticket of her own to watch them compete in person.That was until Ken Smaltz Jr.，a complete stranger，read about the ramily. 18 “It just feels nice t
41、o help someone，”Smaltz said，who also didnt intend for the gesture to be made public.On August 1，Handy surprised Rainn by showing up to the track right before she was about to run the 3，000m race.Rainn was extremely excited.The mother and daughter hugged six times before they took each others hands a
42、nd walked to the track together. 19 Although the familys athletic accomplishments are grand，their needs are simple.“Do you have money to eat？”Rainn whispered into her moms ear after her race. 20 “For me to be out here is an impressive achievement on its own.”AHe gave all three girls business cards a
43、fter the meet.BHe reached out to Handy and offered to buy her a ticket.C“She knew I didnt have money，”Handy later explained.DThey belong to Jeuness Track Club in Brooklyn，New York.EIt is an annual event where kids in the US. compete in sports.FThat meant all of her jumps were practiced during compet
44、itions.GShortly after their sweet reunion，Rainn won the gold medal in the race.【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。一位陌生人为一位居无定所的母亲买了机票，使她能够观看女儿们的田径比赛。16E结合本空前的“AAU Junior Olympic Games”及常识我们可以推测，这应该是“美国青少年参加的运动会”。17F根据本空上一句内容可知，Brooke所在的训练队并没有供她练习的跳高设备，“这意味着她所有的跳高练习都是在比赛中完成的”。18B根据上下文内容可知，一位陌生人为Handy买了机票，使她能够观看女儿们的田径比赛；再根
45、据下段中的“help someone”可知，是Smaltz“向Handy伸出援助之手，为她买了机票”。19G根据上文内容可知，Rainn和母亲“甜蜜相聚”；根据下段中的“the familys athletic accomplishments are grand”可知，Rainn姐妹们都取得了不错的成绩，“Rainn赢得跑步比赛的金牌”就是证明。20CRainn问妈妈有没有钱吃饭是因为“她知道妈妈没有钱”。.完形填空I first discovered Caf Gratitude several months ago.My friend Dr.Heather invited me to 21
46、her for lunch.Heather had 22 moved to Los Angeles，and we would discuss the project we were doing.As we sat down and were 23 the delicious vegetarian menu，the server who came to take our 24 asked us the question of the day，“What are you grateful for？”I felt a familiar stir(震动)in my chest，and my eyes
47、began to water. 25 a pause，Heather 26 her hand out to me and said that it was with me.I expressed my gratitude to be with her 27 ，enjoying this moment of our shared 28 and her new start in Los Angeles.After a delicious lunch，I decided to stay a while longer 29 the question had inspired me to meet th
48、e coowner，Ryland.Pauses or 30 in life are a very good time to listen to whats 31 on inside of our hearts.When Ryland came over to my 32 with his big smile，his title of Chief Inspiration Officer seemed very 33 for his personality.He gave me his 34 attention as he opend his heart to listen.I told him
49、how I wanted to help him open more 35 so there could be more places to eat and help spread this 36 of “being generous and grateful every day”Since that 37 ，Caf Gratitude has been my favorite place to eat.What a rewarding and meaningful experience！And Ive since learned that Caf Gratitude 38 business
50、through what they call “Sacred Commerce”where they provide inspired service，and express 39 for the richness of our lives.A simple question that day 40 me down new paths and gave me new friendships.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。“我”应邀和朋友在一家“感恩餐馆”共进午餐，期间服务员问我们“我们感激什么”时，“我”和“我”的朋友都认为那一刻彼此的陪伴让我们感激。这一简单的问题让“我”有了新的人生感悟
51、21A.attendBaccompanyCinvolve DfindB根据语境可知，“我”的朋友Heather博士邀请“我”陪她共进午餐。B项意为“陪伴”，故B项正确。A项意为“参加，看护”，C项意为“使卷入，涉及”，D项意为“找到”，都与语境不符。22A.even BeverCseldom DjustD根据上文可知，“我”的朋友Heather博士邀请“我”陪她共进午餐；结合常识和该句中“had 22 moved to Los Angeles”以及下文中的“her new start in Los Angeles”可推知，“我”的朋友Heather刚迁到洛杉矶。D项意为“刚刚”，符合语境，故D
52、项正确。A项意为“甚至”，B项意为“曾经”，C项意为“很少”，都与语境不符。23A.looking BtestingCplanning DstudyingD根据空后的“delicious vegetarian menu”及常识可知，我们坐下后开始仔细察看菜单。D项意为“仔细察看”，故D项正确。A项意为“看”，B项意为“测试”，C项意为“计划”，都与语境不符。 24A.space BtimeCorder DplaceC根据该句中的“the server who came to take”及常识可以推知，服务员过来为我们点餐。C项意为“点菜”，故C项正确。A项意为“空间”，B项意为“时间”，D项意
53、为“地方”，都与语境不符。25A.Without BDespiteCIn terms of DRegardless ofA根据语境可知，Heather毫无停顿地向“我”伸出(reach)手，说和“我”在一起让她很感激。without a pause意为“毫无停顿地”，故A项正确。B项意为“尽管”，C项意为“从角度来看”，D项意为“不管，不顾”，都与语境不符。 26A.reached BshookCclapped DstuckA参见上题解析。reach意为“伸，伸手(以碰触或提起某物)”，故A项正确。B项意为“摇动”，C项意为“鼓掌”，D项意为“粘，贴”，都与语境不符。27A.either Ba
54、s well asCalso DtooD根据上文的内容及该句中的“I expressed my gratitude to be with her”可知，“我”也为和她在一起表达了感激。too“也”，通常用于肯定句句末，故D项正确。28A.project BseatChonesty DfriendshipD根据上文可知，我们都表达了对彼此陪伴的感激；再结合该句中的“shared”可以推知，我们享受着共同的友谊时光。D项意为“友谊”，故D项正确。A项意为“项目”；B项意为“座位”；C项意为“诚实”。29A.so BasCif DbeforeB空处前一句是说，午饭后“我”想多待上一会儿；空处后一句说
55、，这个问题使“我”想要和餐厅老板Ryland见上一面，据此可知，空前为果，空后为因，故as“因为”正确。30A.action BdelaysChurry DdreamsB根据语境可知，空处与“Pauses”对应，应为其同义词语，故delays“延迟”符合语境。A项意为“行动”，C项意为“匆忙”，D项意为“梦想”，都与语境不符。31A.looking BinsistingCgoing DagreeingC根据语境可知，暂停和延迟是生活中很好的一个时刻去倾听我们内心进行的活动。go on意为“发生”，为固定搭配，符合语境，故C项正确。32A.company BtableChouse DcarB根据
56、语境可知，Ryland微笑着走近“我”的餐桌旁。B项意为“桌子”，故B项正确。A项意为“公司”，C项意为“房子”，D项意为“汽车”，都与语境不符。33A.suitable BreadyCeager DanxiousA根据语境可知，他微笑着，看起来他“高级激励职员”的头衔和他的个性很匹配。be suitable for为固定搭配，意为“适合于”，故A项正确。B项意为“准备好的”，C项意为“渴望的”，D项意为“令人焦虑的”，都与语境不符。34A.simple BfullCurgent DregularB根据语境可知，他敞开心扉倾听，全身心注意着“我”。B项意为“完全的”，故B项正确。A项意为“简单
57、的”；C项意为“紧急的”；D项意为“经常的”。35A.hotels BschoolsCclubs DrestaurantsD根据空后的“more places to eat”可推知，“我”想要帮助他开更多的饭店，这样的话就有更多的地方就餐并传播他“每天要慷慨并感恩”的理念(message)。D项意为“饭店”，故D项正确。A项意为“宾馆”；B项意为“学校”；C项意为“俱乐部”。36A.lesson BnoteCmessage DlectureC参见上题解析。A项意为“课”，B项意为“便条”，D项意为“讲座”，都与语境不符。37A.meeting BperformanceCact Dvacatio
58、nA根据上文中的“meet the coowner”并结合语境可知，自从那次见面以来，“感恩餐馆”就成了“我”最喜爱去就餐的地方。A项意为“会面”，故A项正确。B项意为“表演”；C项意为“行动”；D项意为“假期”。38A.trains BpracticesCreviews DconcludesB根据语境可知，“感恩餐馆”通过他们的这种商业模式实践他们的业务。B项意为“实践”，故B项正确。A项意为“培训”，C项意为“审查”，D项意为“总结”，都与语境不符。39A.explanation BappreciationCconsideration DapplicationB根据语境可知，他们向我们生命
59、的丰足表达了感激。B项意为“感激”，故B项正确。A项意为“解释”；C项意为“考虑”；D项意为“申请”。40A.surprised BledCreturned DheldB根据语境可知，那天的一个简单的问题，引导我走上新的道路，给了我新的友谊(关系)。B项意为“引领”，故B项正确。A项意为“使惊奇”；C项意为“归还”；D项意为“抓住，握住”。.语法填空A few years ago, after a long morning of sightseeing in New York, my children and I took a rest on a park bench in Central P
60、ark.“Look！”my son said，41. (point) to a nearby rubbish bin.Thats when we saw a raccoon (浣熊)Quite feeling at home in the big city, he paid us no attention, concentrating only on finding a 42. (taste) lunch. He sorted through a few options before coming out with a wrapped sandwich 43. (hold) between h
61、is paws.44 (surprise), rather than run away, he jumped down and walked casually to a spot on the path, not a metre from 45. we sat.The children were spellbound, as the raccoon was providing better 46. (entertain) than any museum. He glanced at us，perhaps checking to see 47. we were about to steal hi
62、s lunch.48 delicate fingers, he peeled back the layer of plastic wrap until the halfeaten sandwich 49. (uncover)Then he surprised us all. Instead of starting eating his food，he turned to a nearby pool of water and 50. (dip) his paws in it. With a casual air, he rubbed his paws together underwater fo
63、r a moment, brushed his fur, and then started gracefully picking at his meal.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要叙述了作者与孩子们几年前遇见一只浣熊的经历。41pointing考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，动词point与句子的谓语动词said之间没有连词，且point与其逻辑主语my son之间为主谓关系，所以用其现在分词形式作状语。42tasty考查词形转换。此处修饰名词lunch，需用其形容词形式，所以填tasty“美味的”。43held考查非谓语动词。根据语境并分析句子结构可知，hold和其逻辑主语a wr
64、apped sandwich之间是动宾关系，故此处应用其过去分词形式作后置定语。44Surprisingly考查副词。句意：令人吃惊的是，他跳下来然后漫不经心地走到路上的一个地方，而没有跑开，离我们坐的地方不到一米。根据句意可知，此处应用其副词形式Surprisingly修饰整个句子。45where考查状语从句。句意参见上题解析。根据句意并结合句子结构可知，此处应用where引导宾语从句，作介词from的宾语。46entertainment考查名词。根据空前的“better”可推知，此处应填其名词形式entertainment，意为“娱乐”，是不可数名词。47if/whether考查名词性从句
65、。句意：它看了我们一眼，也许是想察看我们是否打算偷它的午餐。根据空前的“see”，并结合句意可知，此处应用if/whether“是否”引导宾语从句，作及物动词see的宾语。48With考查介词。根据句意并分析句子结构可知，此处在句中作状语，意为“用”，故填With。49was uncovered考查动词的时态和语态。句意：他用纤细的手指剥去塑料包装层，直到未吃完的三明治露了出来。根据该句中的“peeled back”可知，此处应用一般过去时；且sandwich与uncover之间为被动关系，故此处用一般过去时的被动语态。50dipped考查动词的时态。通读全文可知，本文叙述的是发生在过去的事情
66、，且根据空前的“turned to”和并列连词“and”可知，此处用一般过去时。.短文改错My parents were singers but none of them played a musical instrument.There was an old piano in my school.I loved it so much that I could keep my hands off，but it was clear that I didnt know how I was doing.One day，a teacher realized that I wanted to learn
67、 how to play a piano.She ended up gave me lessons after school.At the end of the term，I performed at the school concert.Two years late，my music teacher said to me，“Theres nothing much more to teach you.From now on，you needed a better teacher and a better piano.”I did as told.Eventual，I was admitted
68、into a school of music for student.答案My parents were singers but of them played a musical instrument.There was an old piano in my school.I loved it so much that I could keep my hands off，but it was clear that I didnt know I was doing.One day，a teacher realized that I wanted to learn how to play pian
69、o.She ended up me lessons after school.At the end of the term，I performed at the school concert.Two years ，my music teacher said to me，“Theres nothing more to teach you.From now on，you a better teacher and a better piano.”I did as told.，I was admitted into a school of music for .微写作1这座城市发生了地震。2突然，世界
70、好像到了末日。3几秒钟之内城市被毁。4管道裂开了，电也停了，大量建筑物变为废墟。5人们有的受伤，有的被埋。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用as if引导的表语从句。【连句成篇】(将以上句子连成一篇60词左右的英语短文) 【参考范文】An earthquake happened in the city.Suddenly，it seemed as if the world was at an end.The city was destroyed in seconds.Pipes burst and electricity went out.A great number of buildings lay in ruins and people were injured or buried.
