1、UNIT 4 NATURAL DISASTERS.阅读理解At thirteen, I was diagnosed(诊断)with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 min
2、utes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are not different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didnt finish the reading when the bell rang. I
3、had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots(点), which opened up a
4、 whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out(溢出) and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Lou
5、is could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didnt expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next daywith an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words：“See what you can do when you keep trying
6、？”本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了作者患有一种注意力障碍的病，不能集中精力于所做的事情，也不愿努力。想放弃时，受Louis Braille故事的激励，终于克服困难很好地完成作业并得到老师的认可的故事。1The author didn t finish the reading in class because_.Ahe was new to the classBhe was tired of literatureChe had an attention disorderDhe wanted to take the task home答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的I was diagno
7、sed(诊断) with a kind of attention disorder.When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks，I could not.可知作者患有一种注意力障碍的病，当班上的每个人都专注于任务时，他不能。故选C项。2What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage?AHe had good sight.BHe learned a lot from school.CHe gave up reading.DHe made a great invention.答案
8、：D解析：推理判断题。根据第五段提到it was about a blind person, Louis Braille，和Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots，which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.可知Louis Braille是个盲人，发明了盲文。所以这是他的一个发明。分析选项可知，D项符合题意。3What was Mrs Smiths attitude to the author at the end of the story?AAngry
9、. BImpatient.CEncouraging.DSympathetic.答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段提到so it was a surprise when it came back to me the next daywith an “A” on it.当我看到作业上的“A”时，非常吃惊，史密斯夫人对我的态度是令人鼓励的，故选C。4What is the main idea of the passage?AOne can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.Bteacher can open up a new world
10、to students.CEveryone needs a hand when faced with challenges.DThe disabled should be treated with respect.答案：A解析：主旨大意题。本文主要讲述作者被诊断出患有某种注意力障碍，不能集中精力于所做的事情，不想努力，在Louis Braille故事的激励和老师的帮助下，终于克服困难很好地完成作业并得到老师高度认可的故事。所以文章的主旨是：一个人可以通过努力找到困难的出路。故选A项。.七选五Life is filled with regrets. _1_ When we look back，w
11、e always wish that we had made better choices.Then what can we do to avoid future regrets?Make better plans.If you start to do something，you need to make a plan before doing it.The earlier，the better. _2_ Youll also know what you should do and what you shouldnt do. _3_ You can go around more often.M
12、ore outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active.You also need to be kind.“Thank you” can bring a smile to someones face.Learn to say “sorry” and dont be angry with others.Find the right friend.A friend may make your life and can break your life as well. _4_ Good friends will always better you
13、r ideas.Never fear failure.Everybody fails.Even the greatest person failed.We should not fear failure，because failure is not the end of the road. _5_ Life is good.We dont have to live in our past，but we do hope that we can plan better，live better and work better when we have the chance to do so.ALiv
14、e a more active life.BAlmost all of us have no difficulty telling our regrets.CWe should take failure as a chance and improve ourselves.DWe had many dreams when we were young children.ESo you have to think twice when you choose a friend.FBuild up your confidence.GYou will know what comes first and w
15、hat comes last.本文是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章向我们讲述了人生充满了遗憾，但可以做一些事来避免遗憾的发生。1B解析：根据后文When we look back，we always wish that we had made better choices可知，我们都有遗憾，几乎所有人都不难说出我们的遗憾，故选B。2G解析：根据前文If you start to do something，you need to make a plan before doing it.The earlier，the better可知，要先制订好计划，然后你会知道什么先做，什么后做，故选G。3A解析
16、：根据后文You can go around more often.More outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active.You also need to be kind可知，要过更积极的生活，故选A。4E解析：根据前文A friend may make your life and can break your life as well可知朋友的重要，所以当你选择朋友时，你必须三思而后行，故选E。5C解析：根据前文Everybody fails.Even the greatest person failed.We should not
17、fear failure，because failure is not the end of the road可知，我们不要害怕失败，每个人都会经历失败，我们应该以失败为契机，提高自己，故选C。.读后续写阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Everyone loved Cinderella，but I loved her ugly_stepsister.The sidewalk was filled with shoppers as my mother and I hurried to the department store. I raised my neck for
18、 a look at the holiday window display, but at the age of six I was too small to see around the grownups with their winter coats and packages. When at last we reached the store, I stood with my eyes widened.“Look，Mother，” I shouted, pressing my hands against the glass，“Cinderella.”Before my eyes was
19、the most beautiful doll I had ever seen! She wore a fairy princess suit made of shining red silk. I knew if I lifted her skirt I would find her crystal (水晶) shoes. The tiny tiara (冠状头饰) fastened to her silky golden hair shone.“If only she were mine，”I dreamed.“Wed have tea parties, share secrets and
20、 dance with a handsome prince.”But to my disappointment,_my mother guided me away from the window, explaining that she and my father could not afford such an expensive doll.“But there will be a very special gift under the tree for you on Christmas morning, Madge，” she said.“I promise.”Later that wee
21、k I leaned against Mothers sewing machine, watching the needle flash up and down.“Bet you dont know what this is！”she joked, holding up the cloth for me to see.“My Christmas doll！” I yelled. It was still in the early stages but I could make out the head, neck and body.“So much to my surprise！”Mother
22、 laughed as I danced around the room, already pretending Cinderella and I were at the ball. It wouldnt be long now.My excitement grew with each passing day. Mother continued to work on the doll, and whenever I walked into the room she would hide it under a pillow. I could tell by her smile she was p
23、leased with her progress. On Christmas morning I jumped out of bed, ran down the hall and quickly arrived at the living room where the Christmas tree was placed.注意：1所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。答案Paragraph 1：There, underneath the tree, was a bea
24、utifully packed gift box.Inside it was the“doll” I expected. I opened it holding my breath. However, to my disappointment,_it was totally different from the one we saw at the store. She had a simple face, and wore a plain skirt. Her black woolen hair was pulled back in a tight tie, with no shiny tia
25、ra at all. She was nothing like Cinderella;_she looked more like the ugly_stepsister.Paragraph 2：But I could see Mother watching me, with an eager look on her face. I knew that Mother worked hard on my Christmas doll and she would be sad if I didnt like it. Trying to hide my disappointment, I rushed
26、 across the room, yelling，“I love her! I love her！”Then I buried my face in the dolls skirt. I stood there for a long moment and heard my mother sighed with relief, followed by a pleased smile. For the rest of the day, I made myself carry that homely doll everywhere. I even“fed”her with part of my Christmas dinner. Mother told me at one point that she was so glad I liked her!
