1、课时分层作业(十六).单词拼写根据首字母或汉语提示完成句子。1The disaster of 2019 caused great loss to many southern cities in America.2The mice ran away through the tube buried in the earth.3The volcano beside the city is most likely to erupt suddenly in a few days.4Hearing the news，he ran down the stairs immediately and got th
2、ere.5The announcement made the headmaster surprised.6Accidents of this kind rarely occur (发生) in our community these days.7If the temperature rises to 30 degree plus(多，余)，take your Tshirts.8It was the news of hurricane (飓风)that made the residents panic in horror.9It is difficult to forecast (预测)how
3、the markets will react.10The government has declared a state of emergency(紧急情况).阅读理解A(2021山西运城检测)Parts of Africa are covered by a dark cloud. But this is no rain cloud. It is a living cloud made of billions of locusts(蝗虫) that are travelling across the continent eating everything in their path.And n
4、ow in the battle to stop this disaster, a radio station in Senegal, West Africa, is offering listeners 50 kilograms of rice if they can catch and kill 50 kilograms of locusts. “We think this idea will get more people to take part in the war on the locusts，”said Abdoulaye Ba from Sud Fm, a radio stat
5、ion in one of Senegals worst affected areas.This is West Africas biggest locust disaster in 15 years, and it is moving east, causing huge damage to crops. As they move they produce young, which increases their number and will soon threaten Sudan in the northeast of Africa. Some say it could reach As
6、ia. Experts say the harmful effect on crops in areas already suffering from food shortages and wars could cause many people to go hungry. Governments in the areas are not well equipped to fight the pests.Although leaders of 12 countries have agreed on a plan, it is not expected to be enough. “We are
7、 now treating 6，000 hectares (公顷) per day with pesticide (杀虫剂), but we need to treat 20，000 hectares per day in order to have any hope of controlling this disaster，” said Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Babah, director of locust control in Mauritania.“Requests are being made for international aid, which is t
8、he only way to limit the disaster，” the UNs Food and Agriculture Organization warned.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是非洲部分地区遭受了非常严重的蝗虫灾害，造成了很大损失。受灾地区政府及社会各界纷纷采取措施开展灭蝗行动，并向国际社会寻求帮助。1What does the phrase “dark cloud” indicate in the first paragraph?AThe air of some parts of Africa is badly polluted.BThe locust di
9、saster casts a cloud over African peoples hearts.CA rainstorm is coming.DThe size of the swarm of locusts and the damage it may cause.D推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知，非洲部分地区被乌云覆盖，但这并不是雨云，而是由数十亿只蝗虫组成的活云，它们正在穿越非洲大陆，吃掉路上的所有东西。故这里是用乌云来表明蝗虫群的大小和危害。故选D。2What can we learn from the article about the locust disaster?AIt wi
10、ll be even more serious in Asia.BIt is out of control.CIt affects only the warning areas.DIt cannot be stopped unless twice as much pesticide is provided for the affected areas.B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“We are now treating 6，000 hectares per day with pesticide，but we need to treat 20，000 hectares per day in or
11、der to have any hope of controlling this disaster”可知，蝗虫灾害目前失去了控制。故选B。3According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?ASenegal is to the northeast of Sudan.BThe locusts can cause such damage mainly because it has no natural enemy in West Africa.CSud Fm offers a reward for fighting locusts s
12、o that more people will join in the effort.D12 countries affected by locusts have united and soon they will be able to control the locust disaster.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“it is moving east，causing huge damage to crops.As they move they produce young，which increases their number and will soon threaten Sudan i
13、n the northeast of Africa.”可知，蝗虫向东移动，一边迁徙一边繁殖后代，很快就会威胁到非洲东北部的苏丹，故A选项“塞内加尔在苏丹的东北部”错误；B选项文章没有提到；根据第二段中的“a radio station in Senegal，West Africa，is offering listeners 50 kilograms of rice if they can catch and kill 50 kilograms of locusts”可知，西非塞内加尔的一家电台表示，如果听众能够捕捉并杀死50公斤蝗虫，则电台可向他们提供50公斤大米，故C选项正确；根据第四段的内
14、容可知，尽管12个国家的领导人已经就一项计划达成一致，但预计这还不够，故D选项错误。故选C。4What is the article mainly about?AWest Africas united effort in fighting a disaster.BThe difficulty in controlling locusts.CThe great damage caused by locusts to West Africa.DA struggle to fight against a disaster brought by locusts in West Africa.D主旨大意
15、题。通读全文可知，本文首段讲述了非洲西部发生了严重的蝗虫灾害，接下来的几段则介绍了受灾地区的政府和社会各界为消灭蝗虫而做出的努力。由此可知，文章主要讲述的是与西非蝗虫带来的灾难作斗争的故事。故选D。BAn earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters.It may cause great damage.So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.Fragile items，like those m
16、ade of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface，near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards.Never place them near your bed，sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down.When there is a strong movement，these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.
17、There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire breakouts during an earthquake.Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.During an earthquake，lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged.Do not go near objects that could directly fall o
18、n you.Never use the elevator to go down.Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out.Use the staircases at all times.If you are outdoors，do not take shelter under a tree，streetlights，electric
19、poles or tall buildings.If you are driving，stop your car and stay in a safe place.Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.If trapped in debris (瓦砾堆)，cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you.Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available.Nev
20、er shout for help.Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust.Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.Do not move about or kick up dust.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了地震时应采取的一些安全措施。5The purpose of the passage is to tell readers Athe damage caused by earthquakesBthe rescue work after eart
21、hquakesCwhat to do about earthquakesDhow to prevent earthquakesC写作意图题。从第一段的“So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.”可知，本文的主要目的是介绍地震时应采取的一些安全措施。6The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means Aeasily brokenBeasily foundCexpensive DheavyA
22、词义猜测题。根据画线词后所给的例子“like those made of glass”及段末的pieces可知这里指“易碎的”。7During the earthquake，people are advised to Ago out the building at onceBturn off power and gas immediatelyCtake shelter under a treeDdrive to a safe placeB细节理解题。从第三段“Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately wh
23、en an earthquake happens.”可知，地震时在室内的话应首先关闭电源和煤气。故选B项。8What should people NOT do when they are trapped in debris?ACover their mouth with a handkerchief.BTap on a pipe or wall for help.CUse a whistle for help.DLight a fire for help.D细节理解题。从最后一段的“Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.”可知，地
24、震时如被埋，不要点火求救，这可能会烧着自己。故选D项。.阅读七选五Travelling is a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things. 1 The following article discusses the advantages of traveling.Travelling gives you the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life.People all have crazy schedules，work and
25、 a family to take care of，and traveling alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are to you. 2 Another great benefit is the relaxation you get. 3 When you come back you feel energetic and you are happy to be back to your daily rout
26、ine. 4 They will create a bond that nothing can erase no matter what happens to the friendship/relationship.You can create photo albums and when you feel nostalgic(对往事怀恋的) you can experience the trips again by looking at your pictures.Its never been this cheap to travel.With increasing oil prices th
27、e cheap travel era might be coming to an end. 5 With the Internet and all the new technologies，you can plan your trip exactly the way you want it.You can choose your budget，the duration of the trip and what you want to do.AIts nice to enjoy a stressfree time.BAs the saying goes，you never know what y
28、ou have until you lose it.CWhen traveling with friends or family it creates memories of a lifetime.DDiscovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting.EGoing on a trip means that you are most likely going to spend time outside.FHowever，there are still many budget airlines
29、fighting for your dollar right now.GThere are many benefits other than enjoying yourself that can be realized when you travel.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了旅行的好处。1G根据上下文，文章开头谈到旅行能为你提供欣赏新事物的机会，是一种愉快的经历，空格后文章接下来谈论旅行的好处，故此处承上启下，谈论旅行除了让你玩得开心之外还有其他好处。2B根据上文，谈到旅行使人有机会脱离常规的生活，独自或与朋友一起旅行可以给你距离感甚至意识到这些人对你有多重要，故此处谈正如名言所说的那样，人总是在失去后才懂得珍惜，回应上句的内容。3A根据上文，旅行的另一个重大益处是你能得到放松，故此处进一步谈你能享受没有压力的时间是非常好的，即放松自我。4C根据下文，此处作为主题句与朋友或家人旅行时可以留下终生难忘的美好回忆。5F根据上下文，上文谈到旅行成本越来越高，下文谈到你可以通过网络或高科技选择自己旅行的支出预算，故此处谈的是有很多适合你的经济情况的航班等。