1、Unit 1 Art reading课时作业第一节 阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (HG2G) by Douglas AdamsThis is a comedy science-fiction series about a mans adventures in space. It was initially a radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio4. It is extremely funny and inventive, and has a
2、 very British sense of humor, whose true meanings foreign readers can hardly make out though it has been translated into French and Italian and so on. But when I read it I feel a strong connection to my home. It was published in paperback by Pan Books, after BBC Publishing had turned down the offer
3、of publishing a novelization, an action they later regretted.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettHave you ever read a description of a landscape or countryside that made you feel like you were actually there? For me, this book does exactly that. It is about a young girl who is taken to live
4、in a big house in my hometown and discovers a secret garden.Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean WebsterThis book takes the form of a series of letters, and follows the story of a young orphan(孤儿), Judy, as she goes to university and discovers a whole world of new experiences. This book always reminds me of my f
5、amily, especially my mother, because she used to read it to me when I was ill in bed.The Railway Children by E. NesbitThis was one of my favorite books when I was younger, and for this reason it still strongly reminds me of England and my childhood. It is also set in Yorkshire where I was born and s
6、pent my childhood, and follows three children living next to a railway and their adventures. 1. What do we know about HG2G?A. It was based on true adventures.B. Its language is abstract and inventive.C. Its humor is hard for foreigners to understand. D. It was adapted for radio after being published
7、.2. Which books are set in the same place?A. Daddy-Long-Legs&HG2G. B. The Secret Garden& The Railway Children.C. The Secret Garden & HG2G. D. Daddy Long Legs & The Railway Children.3. What do all the books have in common?A. They follow childrens adventures. B. They are British countryside series.C.
8、They refer to the authors childhood. D. They bring memories of home to the author.BIn 2015, Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century, leaving thousands without food, water and supplies. During the flood, many heroes arose, one of whom was Santosh, a young man who owned a ta
9、ke out restaurant in Chennai.When the first flood hit in November, he got a call from a company called Naga Rava. The company asked him to prepare 5,000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims. He, with his partners, took the order, cooked for 14 hours and delivered them. But that night,
10、as they sat together discussing the event of the day, they actually felt ashamed. “Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people. We, while living here, had not really done anything ourselves for our own people,” said Santosh later.He then began the
11、 groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes. Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning, and the real show was about to begin. The December flood affected them all. His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor. They lost phone connection a
12、nd electricity. In spite of this, Santosh went back out into the flood, creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.He did not sleep for four days, taking a one-hour break every day as he kept on cooking. As word got out about this mans effort, others stepped out to join him
13、. From children to the elderly, strangers came to help him in cooking, packing and transporting food. Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen. By the time the fourth day finally came to an end, Santosh and his team had prepared 170,000 food boxes and delivered them to people in ne
14、ed.4. What inspired Santosh to help the affected people?A.A call for help. B. His cooking skills.C. An act of kindness of a stranger. D. The encouragement from his partners.5. What does “the real show” in the third paragraph refer to?A. The help and support. B. The severer flood.C. Santoshs family s
15、uffering. D. Santoshs cooking more food.6. Which of the following can best describe Santosh?A. Energetic and helpful. B. Determined and clever.C. Selfless and caring. D. Kind and wise.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Many Hands Make Light Work B. Major Floods Brought Challenges To PeopleC.
16、Kindness Is Its Own Reward D. A Man Cooked 170,000 Meals For The Affected CClaraBarton,bornonChristmasin1821,iswidelyknownasoneofthemosthonoredwomeninAmericanhistory.Shebeganteachingschoolwhenmostteachersweremenatthattime.Later,shebecameoneofthefirstwomenevertobeemployedbythegovernment.Hercareerinhe
17、lpingthesickbeganwhenherbrotherDavidbecameherfirstpatient.HefelldownfromtheroofofahousewhenClarawasjust11yearsold.Shestayedbyhissideandlookedafterhimforthreeyears,learninghowtogivehimallhismedicines.WhentheCivilWarbeganin1861,sheimmediatelyrecognizedthatthepoorlyequippedsoldiersneededhelp.Insteadofw
18、aitingforotherstostepin,Claracollectednecessarythingsonherown,askedthepublicfordonationsandlearnedhowtostoreanddistributethemtosoldiers.Shealsoreadtothesoldiersandwrotelettersforthem.AftertheBattleofCedarMountaininnorthernVirginiain1862,Claraarrivedatafieldhospitalatmidnightwithavehiclefullofsupplie
19、s.AdoctornamedPaulSmithatthathospitalwouldlaterwrite,“Ithoughtheavenhadsentoutanangelthatnightherassistancearrivedatexactlytherighttime.”In1869,ClarawenttoEuropeandlearnedabouttheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross.UponherreturntotheUnitedStates,shesuccessfullyfoundedtheAmericanRedCross.Sheledtheorg
20、anizationforthenext23years.HerlastfieldmissionaspresidentoftheAmericanRedCrosswastohelpthevictimsofthe1900Galvestonhurricane.ShedidnotretirefromtheAmericanRedCrossuntilshewas83.Truetohernature,Claraalwayswenttowheretheneedwasthegreatest.Today,theAmericanRedCrosscontinuesthemissionClarastartedmoretha
21、n100yearsago.Withthehelpofthousandsofvolunteers,theAmericanRedCrossprovidesrelieftovictimsofdisasters,aswellashelpspeopleprevent,prepareforandrespondtoallsortsofemergencies.8.WecanlearnfromParagraphthatClaraBartonwas_.A.honest B.caring C.talented D.modest9. AftertheCivilWarbrokeout,ClaraBarton_.A.jo
22、inedthearmyandfoughtbravelyB.wenttoEuropeforfurtherstudyC.continuedtoworkasateacherD.didalottohelpsoldiers10.SeeingClaraBartonsarrival,Dr.Smithmusthavefelt_.A.excitedandgrateful B.proudandjoyfulC.shyandnervous D.sadandsorry11.WhatismainlydescribedinParagraph5?A.TheaimoftheAmericanRedCross.B.Theimpor
23、tanceofvoluntarydonations.C.ClaraBartonandtheAmericanRedCross.D.ClaraBartonscontributiontotheCivilWar.DOur ability to collect data gets far ahead of our ability to fully use it, yet data may hold the key to solving some of the biggest global challenges facing us today. Take, for instance, the freque
24、nt outbreaks of waterborne diseases as a consequence of war or natural disasters. The most recent example can be found in the country, where roughly 10,000 new suspected cases of cholera are reported each week and history is filled with similar stories. What if we could better understand the environ
25、mental factors that contributed to the disease, predict which communities are at higher risk, and put in place protective measures to stop the spread? Answers to this question and others like it could potentially help us prevent a catastrophe. As a big data scientist, I studied data from wide-rangin
26、g, public sources to identify patterns, hoping to predict trends that could be a threat to global security. Various data streams are important because the ground truth data (such as surveys) is often delayed, limited, incorrect or, sometimes, nonexistent. For example, knowing the incidence (发生率) of
27、mosquito-borne disease in communities would help us predict the risk of mosquito-spread disease such as dengue, the leading cause of illness and death in the tropics. However, mosquito data at a global (and even national) level is not accessible. To address this gap, were using other sources such as
28、 satellite pictures, climate data and population information to forecast the risk of dengue. Specifically, we had success in predicting the spread of dengue in Brazil at the regional, state and city level using these data streams as well as clinical observation data and online searchers that used te
29、rms related to the disease. While our predictions arent perfect, they show promise. Similarly, to forecast the flu season, we have found that online searches can complement(补充) clinical data. Because the rate of people searching the internet for flu symptoms often increases during their beginning, w
30、e can predict a sharp increase in cases where clinical data delays. All of this shows the potential of big data. The information is there; now its time to use it. 12.What do the examples in paragraphs 2 and 4 show?A. Big data is still hard to get and use.B. People arent skilled at dealing with big d
31、ata. C. Big data is not always an imagined method.D. Catastrophes might be prevented with big data. 13.According to the text, survey data.A. is a main form of multiple data streamsB. is an effective way to collect informationC. is sometimes unreliable and unavailableD. is a timely alternative to mul
32、tiple data streams14.What does the underlined part “this gap” in paragraph5 refer to?A. The lack of big data on mosquitoes. B. The lack of different data streams.C. The risk of an outbreak of a disease. D. The ignorance of how a disease spreads. 15. Whats the best title of the text?A. How do we coll
33、ect and use data?B. What are the challenges facing us now?C. How can big data help save the world?D. What is the answer to preventing catastrophes?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Road Trip PlanningThere are so many things to consider when planning a road trip, especial
34、ly if you want to make it a great one. Think about it, with what little vacation time we have these days, dont you want your vacation to be the kind that you remember forever and talk about for years to come?16 Here are some ways to approach all the information to help you plan your vacation.Select
35、Your DestinationFirst, you have to select a destination. There are many articles that include trip ideas, free road trip plans and tips about specific destinations. 17 This is where the FUN comes in! Road trip games are always a great idea, and the longer your trip is, the more youll enjoy them. Cre
36、ating your own soundtrack (原声带) is another key to a fun road trip. Whenever you hear those songs long after your trip, they will bring memories back and a smile to your face.Pack for Your TripBefore you go, youve got to figure out what to pack. This road trip planning guide covers every kind of trip
37、 from camping to family to Spring Break to romantic. 18 Save Money19 Not necessarily. Things can add up fast. The tips here will help you cut corners a little, making your vacation more affordable.Maximize (使最大化) Your Travel ExperienceHaving traveled all over the world since I was a child, Ive learn
38、ed to get the most out of traveling. 20 Its an inner journey as well. Growing as a person while on a road trip or any kind of vacation is the best kind of souvenir (纪念品) to bring home.Enjoy this road trip planning guide and get ready to plan your best road trip yet!A. Prepare Some Games and SongsB.
39、Note Your Home and Road SafetyC. Travel is more than just going to a place.D. I learned the hard way about planning, too.E. However, without the right planning, that may not happen!F. Some people might say “Isnt a road trip itself cheap?”G. There are also some tips about packing a suitcase and creating a packing list.参考答案1-5 CBDCB 6-10 CDBDA 11-15 CDCAC 16-20 EAGFC
