1、选修 Unit 5 单元主题语篇训练.阅读理解AA sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind occurring in sandy areas, usually in deserts, where the wind speed is able to lift the top layer of sand from the ground, and push it in every direction. The sand involved in the sandstorm can reach heights of about 3.05m 15.24m.It
2、is very dangerous to experience a sandstorm. Sand can get into the nose, eyes, mouth and lungs. If you happen to be caught in a sandstorm, you must protect yourself by wearing masks, scarves and so on.If youre driving when such a storm approaches, its advised that you pull off the road, since its di
3、fficult to continue driving. This is also important since vehicles can fail in during sandstorms and you could end up stuck on the road.Most sandstorms occur in spring, and during the daytime. Many of the areas around the Persian Gulf and the Sahara Desert are associated with the most serious storms
4、. Since its a natural phenomenon, it cant be entirely controlled. In areas that are natural desert regions, you cant always prevent a sandstorm. Theres much evidence that the planet Mars has dust storms, and clearly, no human intervention (介入) is responsible for such.Though it can move whole sand du
5、nes and destroy crops, a sandstorm is not without benefit.语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章介绍了沙尘暴常发生的时间、地点和基本状况以及如何在沙尘暴中自我保护的一些建议。1According to the passage, the sand involved in the sandstorm can reach at most meters.A3.50B15.24C3.05 D15.42 解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The sand involved in the sandstorm can reach heights of a
6、bout 3.05m 15.24m.”可知，在沙尘暴中，沙子可以达到的高度在3.05米到15.24米之间，故B项正确。2If youre driving in a sandstorm, youd better .Astop your car in the middle of the roadBcontinue to make your wayCstop and ask for helpDstop your car on the side of the road解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“If youre driving when such a storm approaches,
7、 its advised that you pull off the road”可知，如果你开车时遇到沙尘暴，你最好把车停在路边，pull off the road“把车停在路边”。故选D项。3The underlined sentence shows that, anyway, sandstorms are .Auseful BuselessCharmful Dpowerful解析：选A推理判断题。画线句表明，虽然沙尘暴能移动沙丘并毁坏农作物，但它不是毫无益处的。注意“a sandstorm is not without benefit”表示“不无裨益”，是双重否定表示肯定意义。故选A项。4
8、According to the writer, a sandstorm .Ais the result of human activitiesBcan be preventedCcant completely disappear on the earthDcant be forecast解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为沙尘暴是一种自然现象，不能完全被控制，也就不会完全消失，并且它也不是人为的后果。由此可知选C项。B“You can you up, no can no bb.” The latest Chinglish buzz phrase, having swept thr
9、ough Chinese cyberspace and society, has now made a landing overseas, entering the US webbased Urban Dictionary.According to the entry put forward by “gingerdesu”， “You can you up” which means “If you can do it, go ahead and do it”， is a Chinglish phrase referring to people who criticize others work
10、, especially when the critic is not so much better.As well as “You can you up”， other Chinglish catch phrases, such as “tuhao” and “no zuo no die”， have also been recorded on the site.Coined with roots in Chinese grammar, and even containing Pinyin, Chinglish words and phrases are even spreading bey
11、ond grass roots (草根) websites.In 2013, “dama” and “tuhao” found their way into The Wall Street Journal and the BBC, and words such as “fengshui”， “chengguan” and “people mountain people sea” have been admitted to the Oxford English Dictionary.“The frequent use of Chinglish by foreign institutions su
12、ggests that people are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China，” says Zhang Yiwu, professor of Peking Universitys Department of Chinese Language and Literature.“Words like dama and tuhao are so vivid. My friends and I use them a lot its so much fun，” said Satoshi Nishida, a Japane
13、se student studying at Beijing Language and Culture University.“Behind these Chinglish words and phrases is the Chinese culture. They are reflections of the changes and trends in the Chinese society and they help people from other countries to understand whats happening in China，” according to Xing
14、Hongbing, a professor of Beijing Language and Culture University.“When the price of gold went down last year, while the super purchasing power of the Chinese bargainhunting middleaged women drew worldwide attention, there was no effective way available in other languages to describe them, and dama f
15、illed the gap very neatly，” says Xing.语篇解读：本文为说明文。网上流行的中国式英语走出了国门，甚至还被收入到了英文词典中。5Why does the author take “dama” for example in the last paragraph?ATo inform us that the price of gold went down last year.BTo show the Chinese womens super purchasing power.CTo indicate the women drew worldwide attenti
16、on.DTo suggest the culture and trends in the Chinese society.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第六段中的“people are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China”和第八段中的“They are reflections of the changes and trends in the Chinese society”以及最后一段可知，dama恰如其分地反映了当今中国社会文化和流行趋势。6How many Chinglish words and phrases
17、are mentioned in the passage?A6.B7.C8. D9.解析：选B细节理解题。文中共提及7个中国式英语表达。(1)第一段中的“You can you up, no can no bb.”意为“你行你上啊，不行就别瞎嚷嚷。”；(2)第三段中的tuhao意为“土豪”；(3)第三段中的“no zuo no die”意为“不作死就不会死”；(4)第五段中的dama意为“大妈”；(5)第五段中的fengshui意为“风水”；(6)第五段中的chengguan意为“城管”；(7)第五段中的people mountain people sea意为“人山人海”。7Which of
18、the followings is NOT among the reasons why Chinglish becomes popular?AChinglish is spreading beyond grass roots websites.BForeigners are looking more to the lifestyle and popular culture of China.CChinglish is so vivid and much fun such as “dama” and “tuhao”DChinglish is reflections of the changes
19、and trends in the Chinese society.解析：选A细节理解题。A项是中国式英语流行的表现，并不是原因。其他三个选项均能在文中找到。8What can be the best title for the text?AChinglish swept through Chinese cyberspaceBBehind Chinglish is the Chinese cultureCChinglish gains popularity overseasDDifferent opinion on Chinglish 解析：选C标题归纳题。根据第一段可知中国式英语被收进了th
20、e US webbased Urban Dictionary, 由此推断中国式英语在海外流行开来了，下文分别列举了其他一些网络流行的中国式英语，并分析了其流行的原因。故选C。.应用文写作假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter在给您的邮件中提到他对中国的筷子文化很感兴趣，请根据以下要点给他回一封邮件，简要介绍中国筷子文化。1历史：3 000多年；2起源中国，流传至韩国及日本；3常用材质：竹子、木头；4推动中国厨艺发展；5餐桌礼仪。注意：1.词数80左右；2短文须包括所有提示内容；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：烹饪(术)cuisine 参考范文：Dear Peter，Im very g
21、lad that you are very interested in Chinese culture, especially Chinese Chopstick Culture. Now Id like to tell you something about it. With a history of more than 3,000 years, Chopsticks, usually made of bamboo or wood, originated in China and spread to South Korea and Japan, which greatly promote Chinese cuisine development. At the same time. There are many table manners about chopsticks appearing, for example, dont hit the chopsticks or point at others when eating with chopsticks.In addition, it is convenient to eat with chopsticks. Im sure youll enjoy it.Yours truly，Li Hua- 5 -
