1、Unit 5 The power of nature Section 、.单词拼写1No one knows when the volcanoes will (喷发)答案：erupt2The (飓风) blew with such force that trees were uprooted.答案：hurricane3Its a pleasure to work (与一起) such men.答案：alongside4We must fit the expedition out with the best (设备)答案：equipment5We must (约定) a day to meet
2、again.答案：appoint6I cant (评价) his ability without seeing his work.答案：evaluate7I look upon this as an (完全的) necessity.答案：absolute8Tomorrow will be quite (合适的)答案：potential9This new invention has enormous sales (潜能)答案：potential10That animal is (实际上) a dog, not a wolf.答案：actually.单项填空1It was getting dark
3、 and we made our _ to the railway station, arriving there just in time for our train.AroadBwayCpath Dcourse解析：选B。句意：天越来越黑，于是我们朝车站走去，正好及时赶上了火车。make ones way to“朝前进”，故选B项。2A man in the river was shouting and _ his arms around desperately.Ashaking BrevolvingCputting Dwaving解析：选D。此句表达向他人求救时的动作，wave ones
4、 arms的意思是“挥动胳膊”；shake指小频幅的动作；put要和up或down连用；revolve“(使)旋转”。句意：河里有个人正大喊大叫，拼命地摆动着双臂。3We must _ a new teacher at once to the mountain school.Aappreciate BappointCappeal Dapproach解析：选B。考查动词辨析。appreciate“欣赏；感激”；appoint“任命；委派”；appeal“呼吁；恳求；吸引”；approach“接近；靠近”。句意：我们必须马上派一位新老师去那个山村学校。4The professor came in,
5、 _.Aa book in his hand Bbook in his handCa book was in his hand Da book in hand解析：选A。由于前后两个句子之间没有连词连接，且前后主语不一致，故第二部分为独立主格结构，故选A项。5_ the chapter four times, I finally understood the authors theory.AReading BHaving readCTo read DRead解析：选B。考查非谓语动词的用法。根据句意可知，“读”的动作发生在“理解”的动作之前，且I和read之间是主动关系，故用现在分词的完成式作
6、状语。6 How do you like the curtain? Well, Im afraid its color doesnt quite _ the carpet.Afit BmatchCsuit Dcompare解析：选B。句意：“你觉得这窗帘怎么样？”“哦，我感觉其颜色和地毯不是很搭配”。match多指色调、形状、性质等方面的相配、相称；fit多指尺寸、大小等合适；suit多指合乎口味、性格、条件等；compare“比较”。故B项符合题意。7It is many years since Mount Vesuvius last _.Aerupted BexplodedCburst D
7、happened解析：选A。考查动词辨析。句意：维苏威火山自上一次爆发至今已有很多年了。火山爆发要用erupt。explode“爆炸”；burst“爆裂”；happen“发生”均不符合句意。8He is unfortunate to have his house _.Aburnt to the ground Brebuilt upCpainted well Drun out of解析：选A。burn to the ground“焚烧殆尽”；rebuild up“重建”；run out of“用完”。由“unfortunate”可排除B、C项，此处表示他的房子被烧毁了。9Most of the
8、teachers are impressed by some students due to their _ character, such as cleverness, confidence and honesty.Aimproper BpotentialCsteady Daverage解析：选B。improper“不诚实的；不正当的”；potential“潜在的”；steady“稳定的”；average“平均的”。此处表示学生潜在的品质。10The little boys were _ tricks on the girl when their teacher came into the
9、classroom.Ato play with Babout to playCgoing to play for Dplaying to解析：选B。be about to do . when .“刚要做某事，这时发生了”，play tricks on“对某人做恶作剧”。.阅读理解山东、江西、浙江专用AAn 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 yoursel
10、f or your family members.Fragile items, like those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up.Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down.When there is a strong movem
11、ent, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and on you.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 ea
12、sily damaged.Do not go near objects that could directly fall on 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 ou
13、tdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric 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
14、so rescuers can find you.Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available.Never 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：地震不可避免，然而我们应采取正确的措施来避免更大的损失。1The purpose of the passage is to
15、tell readers _.Athe damage caused by earthquakesBthe rescue work after earthquakesCwhat to do about earthquakesDhow to prevent earthquakes解析：选C。推理判断题。从第一段的So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members可知，本文主要目的是介绍地震时应采取的一些安全措施，故选C项。2The underlined word “Fra
16、gile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.Aeasily broken Beasily foundCexpensive Dheavy解析：选A。词义猜测题。根据划线词后所给的例子like those made of glass及段末的pieces可知这里指“易碎的”。3To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _.Aon cupboardsBin the bedroomCon a lower surfaceDwhere children cant re
17、ach them解析：选C。细节理解题。从第二段的those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface可知，作者建议玻璃制品不要放在高处，尽量放在低处，故选C项。4During the earthquake, people are advised to _.Ago out the building at onceBturn off power and gas immediatelyCtake shelter under a treeDdrive to a safe place解析：选B。细节理解题。从第三段的Make s
18、ure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when 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。5What 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.解析：选D。细节理解
19、题。从最后一段的Do not light a match because you may burn yourself可知，地震时如被埋，不要点火求救，这可能会烧着自己。故选D项。BCheck out our tsunami facts and learn some interesting information related to these great walls of water that can cause so much destruction.Find out what causes tsunamis and read about some recent examples of t
20、sunamis that have occurred around the globe.The Japanese word for tsunami means harbor wave.Tsunamis are sometimes referred to as tidal (受潮汐影响的) waves but this term has fallen out of favour because tsunamis are not related to tides.Tsunamis are huge waves of water that are usually caused by earthqua
21、kes or volcanic eruptions.As a tsunami approaches the shore (海岸), water may move back from the coast.If it is shallow (浅的) enough the water may be pulled back hundreds of metres.If you are in the area, you can know that a tsunami is on the way when you see this phenomenon.Regions in tsunami danger z
22、ones often have warning systems in place to give people as much time as possible to move to a safe place.When tsunamis hit shallow water (often near the coast) they slow down but increase in height.An earthquake in the Indian Ocean off Indonesia in December 2004 caused a tsunami that killed over 200
23、,000 people in 14 countries.In March 2011, the Tohoku earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan caused a tsunami that was a major factor in the death of over 15,000 people.The tsunami waves created by the Tohoku earthquake reached heights of over 40 metres in some areas, wiping out coastal towns and
24、 causing a number of nuclear accidents.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，简要介绍了有关海啸的一些基本常识。6How many causes of tsunamis are mentioned in the text?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.解析：选B。细节理解题。由第四段可知，海啸通常是由地震或火山爆发引起的。7In the Tohoku earthquake over 15,000 people died mainly because of _.Athe earthquake itselfBthe lack of warning s
25、ystemsCthe tsunami caused by the earthquakeDthe nuclear accidents caused by the tsunami解析：选C。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段.a tsunami that was a major factor in the death of over 15,000 people可知，在2011年日本大地震中，海啸是造成超过15,000人死亡的主要原因。故C项正确。8What do we learn from the text?AThe Japanese invented the term “tidal waves”BThe
26、 term “tidal waves” is used more often than tsunami.CWhen tsunamis slow down, their waves can reach 40 metres.DWhen hitting shallow water, tsunamis will rise higher.解析：选D。细节理解题。根据倒数第四段可知当海啸袭击较浅的水域时，它们的高度会增加。故D项正确。9Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AOver 200,000 people were kill
27、ed in 14 countries because of the earthquake in Dec.2004.BSometimes tsunamis are said as tidal waves，because they are related to tides.CThe warning systems in some regions help people move to a safe place.DIf you see water move to the coast, there will be a tsunami on the way.解析：选C。细节理解题。从文章第六段可以看出C
28、项正确。由倒数第三段可以看出是由于地震引起的海啸使20万人丧生，而非地震本身，A项错误。B项与第三段意思相反，故为错误选项。文章第五段提到，海啸来时海水会从海岸向后退，而非向前进，故D项错误。10The text is developed mainly by _.Alisting some factsBgiving some examplesCproviding some numbersDmaking some comparisons解析：选A。写作手法题。本文主要列举了一些关于海啸的基本常识和事实。故A项正确。通用版、安徽、福建、陕西专用AAn earthquake is one of th
29、e 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 made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them on cupboards higher up.Neve
30、r 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 on you.There is a strong chance of short circuits (短路) and fire breakouts during an earthquake.Make sure you turn off elect
31、rical 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 on you.Never use the elevator to go down.Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.Research h
32、as 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 poles or tall buildings.If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place.Do not park your car under a
33、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.Never shout for help.Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust.Do not light a match because
34、you may burn yourself.Do not move about or kick up dust.语篇解读：地震不可避免，然而我们应采取正确的措施来避免更大的损失。1The purpose of the passage is to tell readers _.Athe damage caused by earthquakesBthe rescue work after earthquakesCwhat to do about earthquakesDhow to prevent earthquakes解析：选C。推理判断题。从第一段的So it is wise to learn
35、 some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members可知，本文主要目的是介绍地震时应采取的一些安全措施，故选C项。2The underlined word “Fragile” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.Aeasily broken Beasily foundCexpensive Dheavy解析：选A。词义猜测题。根据划线词后所给的例子like those made of glass及段末的pieces可知这里指“易碎的”。3To reduce the injury from
36、 the earthquake, items made of glass should be put _.Aon cupboardsBin the bedroomCon a lower surfaceDwhere children cant reach them解析：选C。细节理解题。从第二段的those made of glass should usually be placed on a lower surface可知，作者建议玻璃制品不要放在高处，尽量放在低处，故选C项。4During the earthquake, people are advised to _.Ago out the
37、 building at onceBturn off power and gas immediatelyCtake shelter under a treeDdrive to a safe place解析：选B。细节理解题。从第三段的Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when 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。BCheck out our tsunami facts and learn some interesting informat
38、ion related to these great walls of water that can cause so much destruction.Find out what causes tsunamis and read about some recent examples of tsunamis that have occurred around the globe.The Japanese word for tsunami means harbor wave.Tsunamis are sometimes referred to as tidal (受潮汐影响的) waves bu
39、t this term has fallen out of favour because tsunamis are not related to tides.Tsunamis are huge waves of water that are usually caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.As a tsunami approaches the shore (海岸), water may move back from the coast.If it is shallow (浅的) enough the water may be pulled
40、 back hundreds of metres.If you are in the area, you can know that a tsunami is on the way when you see this phenomenon.Regions in tsunami danger zones often have warning systems in place to give people as much time as possible to move to a safe place.When tsunamis hit shallow water (often near the
41、coast) they slow down but increase in height.An earthquake in the Indian Ocean off Indonesia in December 2004 caused a tsunami that killed over 200,000 people in 14 countries.In March 2011, the Tohoku earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan caused a tsunami that was a major factor in the death of
42、over 15,000 people.The tsunami waves created by the Tohoku earthquake reached heights of over 40 metres in some areas, wiping out coastal towns and causing a number of nuclear accidents.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，简要介绍了有关海啸的一些基本常识。5How many causes of tsunamis are mentioned in the text?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.解析：
43、选B。细节理解题。由第四段可知，海啸通常是由地震或火山爆发引起的。6In the Tohoku earthquake over 15,000 people died mainly because of _.Athe earthquake itselfBthe lack of warning systemsCthe tsunami caused by the earthquakeDthe nuclear accidents caused by the tsunami解析：选C。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段.a tsunami that was a major factor in the death
44、 of over 15,000 people可知，在2011年日本大地震中，海啸是造成超过15,000人死亡的主要原因。故C项正确。7What do we learn from the text?AThe Japanese invented the term “tidal waves”BThe term “tidal waves” is used more often than tsunami.CWhen tsunamis slow down, their waves can reach 40 metres.DWhen hitting shallow water, tsunamis will
45、rise higher.解析：选D。细节理解题。根据倒数第四段可知当海啸袭击较浅的水域时，它们的高度会增加。故D项正确。8Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AOver 200,000 people were killed in 14 countries because of the earthquake in Dec.2004.BSometimes tsunamis are said as tidal waves，because they are related to tides.CThe warning syste
46、ms in some regions help people move to a safe place.DIf you see water move to the coast, there will be a tsunami on the way.解析：选C。细节理解题。从文章第六段可以看出C项正确。由倒数第三段可以看出是由于地震引起的海啸使20万人丧生，而非地震本身，A项错误。B项与第三段意思相反，故为错误选项。文章第五段提到，海啸来时海水会从海岸向后退，而非向前进，故D项错误。.选做题短文改错(通用版、浙江专用)Dear John，Im so grateful that youre com
47、ing to see my father in 10：00 a. m. on Sunday. Here is why you can find Peoples Hospital. After your coming to the Da Zhong Square, you can walk northwards till you get the gate of East Park.Please you turn right and walk along the street, and it will cost you about 5 minutes to walk to the police s
48、tation. Walking northwards again and turn right at second crossing, then you will find Peoples Hospital in front of you. I meet you at the hospital gate.Im sure youll have not trouble coming here. I wish you to have a pleasantly journey.Xiao Li第一句：inat第二句：whyhow第三句：get 后加 to第四句：去掉第一个you; costtake第五句
49、：WalkingWalk; second前加 the第六句：meet 前加will第七句：notno第八句：pleasantlypleasant短文填词(福建专用)The ways people spent their holidays have changed greatly _ (近来). In 2005, 35% of people spent their holidays at home.1._The number dropped to 10% in 2009._ seems that people2._have more time and more money to e_ the o
50、utside world.3._The number of people spending their holidays _(旅行)4._abroad increased. _ with 15% in 2005, the rate in 2009 rose5._to 25%. Because people now have much more money _ before，6._they can afford to take a t_ abroad, and the rate may continue to rise in the near future. 7._ The number of
51、people going to the seaside _(保持不变) 8._nearly the same, _ the number of people who go camping rose 9._from 10% in 2005 to 30% in 2009. The reason may be that peoplebecome tired of the city life and want to be c_ to nature.10._答案：1.recently2.It3.enjoy4.travel(l)ing5.Compared6.than7.trip8.remained9.while10.close
