1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家Module 4Sandstorms in AsiaSection Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary.阅读理解AWe all know the characteristics of a sandstormstrong winds，sand in the air，poor visibility(能见度)But what else do you know about it？Do you know for example，that the first sandstorm of 2009 hit North Chinas Inn
2、er Mongolia in late February?Sandstorms are today a special treat of life in northern China because of desertification and the retreat (后退) of northern grasslands.They usually occur between February and May.Fortunately，sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in northern China，accordi
3、ng to the National Meteorological Center.And the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing are small，because recent rain has stopped drought (旱灾)Tree planting，as well as other measures taken by the government，has also helped decrease the chances of sandstorms in the city.Sandstorms can be dangerous.Howe
4、ver，there are measures you can take to protect yourself from harm.Wear a mask.Cover your nose and mouth with a mask that can keep out of sand，or use a wet handkerchief.If you are driving and the storm is far away from you，you may be likely to drive faster than it.If it looks like you will be caught
5、in the storm，stop and wait it out.Take cover.If there is no shelter，then lie down.Keep eyes，nose and mouth covered.Cover your head with your arms or a backpack to protect yourself against flying objects.If you are caught in a desert sandstorm，take the following actions.Mark your direction before lyi
6、ng down.It is easy to get lost in a desert.Keep plenty of water at hand.If you get lost，you need water to keep your life until you find your way or help arrives.Stay together if traveling in a group.Lock arms if caught in a sandstorm.The most useful measure would actually be to prevent sandstorms.To
7、 make this goal come true，people should plant trees，and stop desertification.Today, the straightline distance between Tiananmen Square and a desert called Tianmo in Hebei Province is only about 80 km.If desertification is not stopped，environmental protection experts say，it will probably not be long
8、before Beijingers can catch a camel to work.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了沙尘暴的特点以及人们遇到它时的防护手段等。1Which of the following is NOT the characteristics of a sandstorm?AStrong winds.BSand in the air.CPoor visibility.DHeavy snow.解析：选D细节理解题。由第一段第一句“We all know the characteristics of a sandstormstrong winds，sand in the a
9、ir，poor visibility(能见度)”可知，应选D项。2What can we know from the passage?ABy the end of 2009 no sandstorm had happened.BSandstorms usually happen in spring.CSandstorms are a part of life in China.DWhat you need to do in sandstorms is just lie down.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They usually occur between February and
10、 May.”可知，应选B项。3In order to protect yourself from harm in a sandstorm，which of the following measures CANT you do?AFind a shelter.BCover your head with a bag.CLie down to wait.DSpeed up and rush through the sandstorm.解析：选D细节理解题。由文章中的“If it looks like you will be caught in the storm，stop and wait it o
11、ut.”可知，应选D项。4What can we infer from the passage?ANorth China has been hit by sandstorms for several years.BThe distance of 80 km has made the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing small this year.CPlanting trees can help make sandstorms disappear.DIt is more dangerous in cities because there are mor
12、e flying objects.解析：选A推理判断题。由第三段中的“Fortunately，sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in northern China”可推知，应选A项。B(2018河南安阳期末)When I was younger，I was too shy to the point where I could not even make eye contact (接触) with people I didnt know.If someone greeted me in the hallway (走廊)
13、，I would lower my head and hurriedly pass.Funnily enough，this would not have been such a big deal if I had connected with their values and interests.However，everyone in my school was much wealthier than me，and focused on partying and fashion which were contrary to my interests.Although I had a few a
14、cquaintances (熟人)，no one seemed to understand me，unable to share my sometime dark humor and interest in science fiction.Halfway through ninth grade，I was once again thrown into a school of strangers.Making friends was difficult，and I sat alone at lunch for the rest of the year.In tenth grade，however
15、，I took part in my schools theatre program，where I met some of my closest friends.The theatre forced me to overcome my shyness and taught me to speak up for myself.Furthermore，pretending to be someone else gave me a sense of previously unknown confidence.Although I have a lot going for me right now，
16、I will never forget the struggles I had to overcome when I was younger.This is why，whenever I see someone struggling or standing by themselves，I always invite them to sit with my friends and me.I may not be able to give them my full attention all the time，but the main point is to let them know someo
17、ne recognizes their existence and is willing to connect with them.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过叙述自己的经历告诉我们如何去逐渐克服害羞。5What do you know about the author according to the first two paragraphs?AOthers couldnt understand him.BHe argued with others often.CHe envied the rich very much.DHe had many interesting hobbie
18、s.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Although I had a few acquaintances(熟人)，no one seemed to understand me，unable to share my sometime dark humor and interest in science fiction.”可知，A项正确。故选A。6When did the author begin to feel selfconfident?AIn Grade Seven.BIn Grade Eight.CIn Grade Ninth.DIn Grade Ten.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第
19、三段中的“In tenth grade.The theatre forced me to overcome my shyness and taught me to speak up for myself.Furthermore，pretending to be someone else gave me a sense of previously unknown confidence.”可知，D项正确。故选D。7How does the author help those struggling or standing by themselves?ABy inviting his friends
20、to accompany them.BBy asking them to sit with his friends and him.CBy persuading them to overcome their problems.DBy giving them his full attention all the time.解析：选B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“This is why，whenever I see someone struggling or standing by themselves，I always invite them to sit with my friends and
21、 me.”可知，B项正确。故选B。8What does the author intend to tell us?AHow to get on well with others.BHow to make friends with others.CHow to get rid of shyness gradually.DHow to grow up in a healthy way.解析：选C写作意图题。作者通过叙述自己的经历告诉我们如何去逐渐克服害羞。故选C。.语法填空(原创题)In northern China during spring，a big sandstorm often make
22、s trouble for the daily life，and even brings serious damage to human health.But how much do you know about it？A sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind 1._ (occur) in sandy areas，especially in deserts，where 2._ speed of the wind is able to lift the top layer of sand from the ground，and push it in
23、every 3._ (imagine) direction.The sand in a sandstorm can reach a 4._ (high) of about 1050 feet.5._ (usual)，the height of a sandstorm is related 6._ wind strength.It is dangerous to make your way through a sandstorm，since your ability 7._ (see) ahead can be severely blocked.On the way to work or hom
24、e，we can see lots of traffic accidents 8._ are caused by it.So what should we do to protect ourselves？9._ you happen to be caught in a sandstorm，protective eyewear 10._ (recommend)Besides，the government should take every possible measure to prevent it from happening again.【语篇解读】本篇文章介绍了沙尘暴。沙尘暴是一种灾害性天
25、气现象，常在多沙地区发生。1解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处为非谓语动词，因wind和occur是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用动词ing形式作后置定语，表示主动。答案：occurring2解析：考查冠词。the speed of.“的速度”。答案：the3解析：考查词形转换。根据空后的名词和语境可知，空处应用所给词的形容词形式。imaginable“想象得到的”。答案：imaginable4解析：考查词形转换。根据空前的“a”及空后的“of”可知，空处应填名词，作reach的宾语。答案：height5解析：考查词形转换。此处应用所给词的副词形式修饰句子。答案：Usually6解析：考查固
26、定搭配。be related to“和有联系”，为固定搭配。答案：to7解析：考查非谓语动词。ability to do sth.“做某事的能力”，为固定用法。答案：to see8解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，指代先行词traffic accidents，并在从句中作主语，故填which/that。答案：which/that9解析：考查连词。根据语境可知，此处表示条件，故用If“如果”。答案：If10解析：考查动词的时态和语态。根据语境可知，此处表示被推荐，故应用被动语态，又因文中讲述的是一般情况，应用一般现在时，故填is recommended。答案：is reco
27、mmended1characteristicn特征；特点2keep out of把挡在外面3funnilyadv.奇怪地4furthermoreadv.此外；而且5existencen存在 If desertification is not stopped，environmental protection experts say，it will probably not be long before Beijingers can catch a camel to work.分析在该句中，environmental protection experts say是插入语，用逗号与整个句子分隔开。If desertification is not stopped是条件状语从句，before Beijingers can catch a camel to work是时间状语从句。翻译环境保护专家们说，如果沙漠化不被阻止，可能不久后北京人就要骑骆驼上班了。高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！
