1、课时作业(十七)Unit 6Section Using language.阅读理解A How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in the unnatural environment mostly for entertainment purposes is fair and respectful? Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “thin
2、gs” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes. Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals natural behavio
3、r, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small space or cages, and most signs only include the species name, diet, and natural range. The animals normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos dont usually take care of the animals natural needs. The animals are kept together in small space,
4、with no privacy and little chance for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and selfdestructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small space or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of thei
5、r time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain. Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding (圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not
6、 resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Havent we seen enough competitions to name baby animals? Actually, w
7、e will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals natural habitats.1How does the author describe the animals life in zoos? ADangerous. BUnhappy. CNatural. DEa
8、sy.2In the state of zoochosis, animals _. Aremain in cages Bbehave strangely Cattack other animals Denjoy moving around3The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _. Apointing out the faults in what zoos do Busing evidence he has collected in zoos Cquestioning the way anim
9、als are protected Ddiscussing the advantages of natural habitats4Although he argues against zoos, the author would still agree that _. Azoos have to keep animals in large cages Bmost animals in zoos are endangered species Csome endangered animals are reproduced in zoos Dits acceptable to keep animal
10、s away from their habitatsB The local government killed more than 34,000 stray dogs (流浪狗) several months ago because those officials were afraid that the dogs would spread rabies (狂犬病) This caused a debate across the country. Some people said that it was very cruel to dogs. There might be a better w
11、ay to prevent the disease. In the future, killing stray dogs might be seen as a crime. Last month, the Chinese government published a draft of animal rights laws. It says that a person who kills a stray dog without one good reason will be put in prison. The draft also says that animal abuse and aban
12、doning animals will be considered crimes under the criminal law. The government published the draft so that the public could read it and discuss their thoughts. People have different reactions. Some think the law is good. They say other countries like Britain and Japan have similar laws. They say we
13、 will do better at protecting animals if there is one. But others say its not crucial to fight animal abuse with a new law. Criticism and fines can do the job. Some people also say that the draft doesnt deal with the biggest issues facing the countrys development. The country should make progress to
14、 give all people equal rights, they say, before turning attention to animals. Another part of the draft is causing discussion. It says that people should not force animals to do something dangerous, like jumping through a ring of fire. But many people enjoy watching this kind of performance at the c
15、ircus, especially kids. They say that if the animal does it properly, it will not get hurt.5Why did the local government kill many dogs?AThe dogs were dirty.BThose officials wanted to prevent rabies.CThe dogs were homeless.DThose officials wanted to eat the dogs.6Which of the following is acceptable
16、 according to the draft of animal rights laws?AKilling a dog with rabies.BBeating an animal for fun.CAbandoning a blind pet dog.DForcing a cat to jump through a ring of fire.7What can we tell from the text?AAll people agree with the law.BCriticism and fines can protect animals.CProtecting animals is
17、 the biggest issue in China.DPeople have different opinions on the law.8What will happen if the law takes effect?APeople cant kill stray dogs any longer.BThe country wont have human right problems.CKids may not be able to watch animals performances in a circus.DAnimals will not be killed.七选五 The ear
18、thquake can strike without warning. But many injuries and deaths from this kind of natural disaster can be prevented if people follow these safety tips. If youre inside a building, stay there! One of the most dangerous things to do in an earthquake is to try to leave a building. _1_ Drop to the grou
19、nd. Get under an object that is not easily damaged. Hold on to it until the shaking stops. You can also get to a corner formed by two walls with your arms over your head. If youre in bed when the earthquake hits, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. _2_ Dont take shelter under a tree, str
20、eetlights or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop as quickly as possible and stay away from overpasses, buildings, bridges or anything else that might fall or collapse. _3_ If you are trapped in ruins, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or a piece of clothing. Use your cellphone to call for he
21、lp if possible. Dont shout. _4_ Tap on a pipe or the wall so rescuers can find you. Be prepared for aftershocks. _5_ However, sometimes they even happen months later. Therefore, if you are not in a safe position after the first shock, you should move quickly but carefully to a safer place.ADont move
22、 along or kick up dust.BIf youre outdoors, go to open space.CShouting can cause you to breathe in dust.DDont park your car under a tree or any tall objects.EKeep hold of your cellphone in the building.FThey can happen in the first hours after the earthquake.GMost injuries happen when people inside b
23、uildings try to go out.课时作业(十七).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文讲述了动物园实际上并没有起到保护动物的作用，反而给动物带来了一些不好的影响。1答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据第四段的第四句“Another study showed that. a sign of unhappiness and pain”可知，这些圈养在动物园里的动物不开心，故选B。2答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据第四段的第二句“This results in unusual and selfdestructive behavior called zoochosis”可知，这些动物在动物园里表现出了
24、非同寻常的自残行为。故选B。3答案与解析：A考查推理判断。作者首先在第一段通过反问句引起读者思考：将动物饲养在非自然环境的笼子中且主要是为了娱乐，这一行为是公平和尊重吗？然后在第二、三、四段描述动物园错误的做法，最后得出结论：不应该支持动物园的行为。故选A。4答案与解析：C考查推理判断。根据最后一段中“Captive breeding(圈养繁殖) of endangered . worry about a species dying out.”可知作者支持一些濒危动物可以在动物园繁殖，故选C项。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。杀流浪狗事件引发了一系列的社会讨论，政府采取了措施来制止这种行为。
25、5答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“those officials were afraid that the dogs would spread rabies(狂犬病)”可知应选B项。6答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The draft also says that animal abuse and abandoning animals will be considered crimes under the criminal law.”可知B、C两项不被接受，最后一段中“It says that people should not force animals to do s
26、omething dangerous，like jumping through a ring of fire.”可知D项也不能被接受。7答案与解析：D推理判断题。从文章的后三段来看，人们对于该草案所持的态度各不相同，故答案应为D。8答案与解析：C推理判断题。根据文章最后一段可知，该草案禁止动物进行危险的表演，所以如果草案得以实施，可能就不会再有动物表演杂技了，C项正确。.七选五【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在地震发生时如何减少伤亡。1答案与解析：G根据空前“One of the most dangerous things to do in an earthquake is to
27、try to leave a building.”可知，地震中做的最危险的事情之一是试图离开一栋建筑物，与G项“大多数的伤害发生在建筑物内的人试图出来的时候。”相符，故选G。2答案与解析：B根据空后“Dont take shelter under a tree, streetlights or tall buildings.”可知，不要在树下、街灯下或高楼下避难，与B项“如果你在户外，就去开阔的空地。”相符，故选B。3答案与解析：D根据空前“If you are driving, stop as quickly as possible and stay away from overpasses, buildings, bridges or anything else that might fall or collapse.”可知，如果你在开车，尽快停下来，而且要远离高架桥、建筑物、桥或者其他任何可能倒塌或坍塌的东西，与D项“不要把你的车停在树下或任何高的物体下边。”相符，故选D。4答案与解析：C根据空前“Dont shout.”可知，不要大叫，与C项“大叫可能会让你吸入灰尘。”相符，故选C。5答案与解析：F根据空前“Be prepared for aftershocks.”可知，为余震做好准备，与F项“它们可能发生在地震后的头几个小时。”相符，故选F。