1、UNIT 4 NATURAL DISASTERS课时分层作业(十五).阅读理解AIn the summer of 1885, nineyearold Joseph Meister was very ill. He had been wounded by a sick dog that had rabies, a very dangerous disease. His parents were told that there was probably only one man who could save Josephs lifeLouis Pasteur.When Pasteur was a
2、young boy in France, he spent many hours every day with the chemist who lived in his small town. At that time, the chemist had to make all the medicines himself. Young Louis enjoyed watching the chemist as he worked and helped those people who came to him each day.As a schoolboy，Pasteur worked slowl
3、y and carefully.At first，his teachers thought that young Louis might be a slow learner. Through elementary school, high school, and college, Pasteur worked in the same thoughtful way. Then he became a college professor and a scientist，and he continued to work very carefully.Pasteur was studying abou
4、t the germs (细菌) that cause rabies when Joseph Meister became ill. In fact，Pasteur believed he had a medical treatment for rabies，but he had never given it to a person before. At first, Pasteur was afraid to treat Joseph, but the poor child was dying. Pasteur gave Joseph an inoculation (预防接种) every
5、day for ten days. Slowly, the child became better.During his lifetime, Pasteur studied germs and learned how they cause diseases in animals and people.He developed vaccinations (疫苗) that prevent many of these diseases. On September 28, 1895, Louis Pasteur passed away，at the age of 72. The work of th
6、is great man has been of great help to modern medicine.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了法国微生物学家、化学家路易巴斯德。1The story of Joseph Meister is given to_.Aexpress the authors sadnessBintroduce the subject of the textCshow some common diseases in 1885Dwarn children to stay away from dogsB推理判断题。总览全文可知，作者旨在通过Joseph Meiste
7、r的故事来引入本文的主人公Louis Pasteur。故选B项。2According to the text, young Louis _.Awas once badly hurt by a dogBwas very interested in medicineCmade a living by working for a chemistDhad been thought highly of by his teachersB细节理解题。由第二段的“the chemist had to make all the medicines himself.Young Louis enjoyed watc
8、hing the chemist as he worked”可知，Louis在小的时候就对药物很感兴趣。故选B项。3We can learn from Paragraph 3 that Louis Pasteur _.Awas always patientBwas clever but proudCwas a slow learnerDwas a humorous professorA推理判断题。由第三段可知，Louis Pasteur总是非常认真而且有耐心。故选A项。4What would be the best title for the text?AGerms and diseasesB
9、Rabies：a terrible diseaseCThe earliest chemist in FranceDLouis Pasteur: a great scientistD标题归纳题。总览全文可知，作者主要介绍了法国微生物学家、化学家路易巴斯德。故选D项。BLocated on the waters of Lake Superior, Rabbit Island is a remote place where few people live. While this tiny island may not look big from up above, its a piece of un
10、developed nature, the perfect place for artists from all fields to come and inspire their creativity.It was that vision that made New Yorker Rob Gorski purchase (购买) the island on Craigslist in 2010.He wanted to protect the islands natural state. But Gorski had more than preserving nature in mind. H
11、e saw an opportunity to create a place where artists，musicians, writers, dancers and other creative types could reconnect with nature while learning about environmental protection and sustainability (可持续性)Shortly after that, Gorski worked with friend and artist Andrew Ranville and created the Rabbit
12、 Island Foundation. The organizations main goal is to host artist living programs during the summer while also teaching and supporting environmental protection，sustainability and serving “as a platform for science，art, preservation and recreation for the generations.”In keeping with the belief that
13、the island should remain largely untouched, the artists follow a “leave no trace”policy. Small solar panels (板) are used to produce electricity, and buildings are simple and modest. Theres also the added benefit that there are no modern distractions (分心) for the artists no Internet, no television.Wh
14、at sets Rabbit Island apart from other arts programs is the fluidity (流动性) of the programs. Artists are encouraged to experience being on their own and listen to what nature is trying to tell them. Ranville hopes the artists have a better understanding and appreciation for nature, just as he does wi
15、th his art.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了兔子岛是一片未开发的自然区域，是来自各个领域的艺术家们激发他们创造力的完美地方。5Which words can best describe Rabbit Island?ARemote and undeveloped.BBeautiful and interesting.CBig but peaceful.DSmall but mysterious.A细节理解题。根据文章第一段的内容可知，兔子岛位于苏必利尔湖上，是一个人烟稀少的偏远地区。虽然从上面看这个小岛并不大，但它是一片未开发的自然区域，是来自各个领域的艺术家们激发他们创造
16、力的完美地方。因此可知，兔子岛是一个偏远的并且未开发的地方，故选A。6Apart from preserving nature, another reason why Rob Gorski purchased Rabbit Island is that_.Ahe was preparing to make an investmentBhe hoped to leave the property to his grandchildrenChe wanted to create a place for artists to connect with natureDhe planned to pro
17、vide a place for people to spend their holidaysC细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后两句话“But Gorski.sustainability.”可知，Gorski考虑的不仅仅是保护自然。他看到了一个机会，创造一个地方，让艺术家、音乐家、作家、舞蹈家和其他创造性类型可以重新与自然联系，同时学习环境保护和可持续性。因此可知，Gorski买下兔子岛的另一个原因就是创造一个让艺术家们可以与自然联系的地方，故选C。7Which of the following are features of living on Rabbit Island?aThey use
18、solar panels to produce electricity.bBuildings there are simple and modest.cThe house foundations are solid and permanent.dThere is no Internet or television.AabcBabdCacdDbcdB细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“In keeping with.television.”为了岛上大部分地区应该保持原样的信念，艺术家们遵循“不留痕迹”的政策。小型太阳能电池板用来发电，而且建筑简单而不失庄重。还有一个额外的好处，那就是对艺术家来说没有
19、分心的事情没有互联网，没有电视。因此可知，a、b、d都是兔子岛的特点，故选B。8What is special about Rabbit Island compared with other arts programs?AIt is mainly to help poor artists.BIts location isnt that convenient.CArtists are taught how to develop other islands.DArtists are encouraged to experience nature on their own.D推理判断题。根据文章最后
20、一段中的“What sets Rabbit Island.tell them.”可知，使兔子岛不同于其他艺术节目的是节目的流动性。艺术家们被鼓励体验自己的生活，并倾听大自然试图告诉他们什么。因此同其他艺术节目相比的特殊性就在于艺术家们被鼓励亲自体验自然，故选D。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out for dinner and a movie. Its hard to imagine that the ot
21、her woman was my mother，who has been a widow for 19 years, but I was too busy to visit her often. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.“Whats wrong? Are you well？” she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprising invitation i
22、s a sign of bad news.“I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you，” I responded. “Just the two of us. ”That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up, I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waite
23、d in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as beautiful as an angels. “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed，” she said, as
24、she got into the car. “They cant wait to hear about our meeting. ”We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she was the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Halfway through the entri
25、es, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me with a smile on her lips.“It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small，” she said.“Then its time you relax and let me return the favor，” I responded.During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation nothing extraordinar
26、y but catching up on recent events of each others life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.注意：1续写的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。As we arrived at her house later, she said, “Ill go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you. ”I agreed._At that moment I understood the importance of saying, “I
27、 LOVE YOU. ”_参考范文As we arrived at her house later, she said, “Ill go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you. ”I agreed.When I got home, my wife had prepared a rich dinner for me. I sat down and talked with her about my feeling together with my mother. My wife was proud for what she di
28、d for me. She said when she was young, she was very naughty, and her mother often punished her for her wrong deeds. Later when she grew up she became aware of her mothers heart. But her mother died of lung cancer and she never had time to thank her.So she decided to invite my mother for me to eat ou
29、t. I kissed her with my eyes full of tears. At that moment I understood the importance of saying, “I LOVE YOU. ”I thanked my wife and that dinner date was another time for me to remember. You could hardly imagine how happy I was to have the chance to say these words and return the favor in time. Nothing in the world was more important than this.