1、Unit 21 单元主题语篇训练 （课时作业三）.阅读理解AThe Chinese Doctor Who Beat the Plague (瘟疫)In the winter of 1910, Dr.Wu Lienteh stepped off a train in the northern Chinese city of Harbin.He was there to solve a medical mystery, at great personal risk.Over the past few months, an unknown disease had swept along the ra
2、ilways of northeast China, killing 99.9% of its victims.The Qing Imperial court had sent the Cambridgeeducated Dr.Wu north to stop the epidemic (流行病)When Dr.Wu arrived in Harbin on Christmas Eve, 1910, he carried little in the way of medical instruments and had only one assistant.One of Wus first ac
3、ts upon arrival was to set up special quarantine (隔离) units and to order lockdowns to stop infected persons from traveling and spreading the disease.He had teams check households for possible cases, and even managed to convince authorities to completely close the railways in the early weeks of 1911.
4、Of particular concern was the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, which had become a great annual migration of people traveling across the country to see their families.Thanks to Dr.Wus efforts, the number of plague victims began to die down, and by March 1,1911, the epidemic was fully contained.The
5、pneumonic (肺炎的) plague outbreak of 19101911 lasted nearly four months, affected five provinces and six major cities, and accounted for over 60,000 deaths.It is clear that without the brave and decisive actions taken by Dr.Wu, it could have been much worse.Had the epidemic gone unchecked, allowing ho
6、liday rail passengers to spread the disease to the rest of China could have meant a catastrophic loss of life and possibly a global health crisis.In April 1911, Dr.Wu chaired an International Plague Conference in Shenyang, attended by scientists from 11 countries including the United States, Great B
7、ritain, Russia, Japan and France.They praised Dr.Wu for his handling of the 19101911 outbreak.For a time, Dr.Wu was the worlds most famous plague fighter, a title he defended in a malaria epidemic in China in 1919, and a return of plague in 1921.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一位打败瘟疫的中国医生伍连德博士。1What was Dr.Wus m
8、ission in 1910?ATo take personal risks.BTo end an epidemic.CTo provide medical education.DTo investigate the number of victims.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，派伍博士去北方的目的是阻止流行病。2Which of Dr.Wus acts stopped the disease from spreading nationwide?ASetting up special quarantine units.BCarrying with him medical i
9、nstruments.CChecking households for possible cases.DConvincing authorities to close the railways.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段第三、四句可知，伍博士说服当局彻底关闭铁路阻止了瘟疫的全国性传播。3What can we infer from the third paragraph?AThe disease worsened after March 1, 1911.B60,000 would have died without Dr.Wus efforts.CThe world was saved
10、from a major epidemic in 1911.DA global health crisis followed the 19101911 outbreak.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段后两句可推断出，1911年，世界免于一场大规模疫情。4What can we know about Dr.Wu from the last paragraph?AHe continued to fight plagues after 1911.BHe was infected with malaria in 1919.CHe travelled worldwide hosting confere
11、nces.DHe claimed plagues would never happen again.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句和最后一句可知，1911年后，伍博士继续与瘟疫作斗争。BChinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed all around the world. Who doesnt long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard in the
12、 West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East the ancient custom of tonic food.Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve ones wellbeing or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil hotpot every day for the first month
13、after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as goat meat and spinach (菠菜), are seen as “hot”， while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radishes (小萝卜), are seen as “cold”. One
14、should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with, and the individuals health.The custom of employing tonic food for a healthier life also
15、influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as the wolfberry (枸杞子), can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as overworked office staff, in need of a modest pickmeup.So, whether y
16、ou need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig brain soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you were looking for.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国滋补食物的相关内容。5What is the present situation of tonic fo
17、od?AIt is catching less attention.BIt is enjoyed by many young people.CIt is wellknown worldwide.DIt is becoming increasingly popular.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East”可知，目前滋补食物不再受到追捧。6What is believed to benefit new mothers?AChinese cabbage.BFruit
18、tea.CSesame oil hotpot. DPig brain soup.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，人们认为麻油焖罐对新妈妈有益。7Which of the following best explains “catering” underlined in Paragraph 3?AMedicine. BRestaurant.CEducation. DFashion.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据第三段第二句可推知，滋补食物对餐饮业有一定的影响，故“catering”与restaurant意思相近。8What can be a suitable title for the t
19、ext?AThe Charm of Chinese CuisineBThe Popularity of Tonic FoodCAn Introduction to Chinese Tonic FoodDDifferences Between Hot Food and Cold Food解析：选C标题归纳题。根据第二段第一句和对全文的整体理解可推知，本文主要对中国的滋补食物进行了简要的介绍。.短文改错Skipping rope is a sport suitable for people of all age. People skip rope for fun and exercise.Ever
20、y student are able to learn to skip. You can skip alone or with your classmates. If you skip alone, you will need short rope about double the length of your high. You should turn the rope slow so that you can skip safely. It might help with if you can sing a rhyme while skips. When you skip alone, y
21、our heart beats fast than usual and your body is stressed. Therefore, stop for a rest after you injure yourself.So, pick up a rope, finding a silly rhyme and start skipping.答案：第一句：ageages第三句：areis第五句：short前加a; highheight第六句：slowslowly第七句：去掉with; skipsskipping第八句：fastfaster第九句：afterbefore第十句：findingf
22、ind.书面表达假定你是李华，你的英国朋友John对有着悠久历史的中国茶文化非常感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封邮件，诚邀他参加5月3日在长沙举办的茶文化节，并简要介绍茶的益处以及茶文化节的活动内容。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John，Yours sincerely，Li Hua参考范文：Dear John，Im glad youre interested in tea. Now I have good news for you. Id like to invite you to the Tea Culture Festival.The Tea Cult
23、ure Festival will be scheduled in Changsha on May 3, where you can taste all kinds of tea from across the country, and enjoy tea art shows. China has a long history of tea planting. Tea has become a green, healthy and popular drink in our daily life. People would serve you tea when you visit their homes. Im sure youd have lots of fun there.I hope youd come and experience Chinese tea culture.Yours sincerely，Li Hua