Unit 4 Earthquakes(测试)

综合能力测评(四)Unit 4本套试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

第Ⅰ卷70 分，第Ⅱ卷50 分，共120 分。

考试时间100 分钟。

第Ⅰ卷(选择题共70 分)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共两节；满分40 分)第一节(共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分)AWanted, someone for KissWe're looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You'll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWe're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10：30—16：00.Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school•l eaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24～45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them.Pay upwards of ￡15，000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV(简历) to Mrs R．Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.1．Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A．Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.B．Mrs R．Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre. D．Wealden District Council.2．We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who．A．is aged between 24 and 40B．may do some training workC．should deal with general dutiesD．can work for about a month3．Which position is open to recent school graduates? A．Producers, London Kiss. B．Father Christmas.C．Accountants Assistant. D．Software Trainer.4．What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A．One with GCSE grade C level.B．One with some office experience. C．Onehaving good computer knowledge. D．Onetrained in producing music programmes.BElizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取)to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师), but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital, she also set up the first medical school for women.5．Why couldn't Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A．She couldn't get admitted to medical school.B．She decided to further her education in Paris.C．A serious eye problem stopped her.D．It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States.6．What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth's chances for becoming a doctor?A．She was a woman.B．She wrote too many letters.C．She couldn't graduate from medical school.D．She couldn't set up her hospital.7．How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?A．Eight years. B．Ten years.C．Nineteen years. D．Thirty•s ix years.8．According to the passage, all of the following are “first s” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell EXCEPT that she .A．became the first woman physicianB．was the first woman doctorC．and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD．set up the first medical school for womenCLi Bingyin is now studying law at the Stern School of Business at New York University. She wrote this letter just before Hurricane Sandy destroyed the East Coast.Dear readers，The storm will really take a toll on the city! Right now I am sitting in my dormitory, waiting for the blackout(停电) to come at any second, and listening to the wind howl outside my windows. Hurricane Sandy is supposed to hit the East Coast hard today. Due to the bad weather, most schools and universities have cancelled classes for Monday and Tuesday.Luckily, the university has taken measures to prepare for this storm. University officials sent out e•m ails with explanation in the case of a blackout, evacuation(撤离), or other emergencies. Just recently, I received several text messages from the school about power off in certain dormitories. They advised us to prepare a bag with essentials(生活必需品), in case we need to leave the building and relocate to a safer location.Yesterday I went out to buy a flashlight, but all of the nearby stores were sold out. Everyone was stocking up on(存储) water, food and other supplies for the storm.Right now the city is unusually quiet. On any other day, there would be the sounds of cars, people chatting, and street artists performing. Tonight, there's just the wind and rain hitting the windows. The subway system has been closed since last night, and there is rarely anyone on the streets. Hopefully Hurricane Sandy will soon pass without leaving much damage.Sincerely，Li Bingyin9．From the passage we can know that．A．Hurricane Sandy has already caused great damage to New YorkB．the author went out to buy a flashlight but failedC．most people haven't been prepared for the coming of Hurricane SandyD．most schools and universities have cancelled classes for three days10．What measures has the university taken to prepare for the storm?A．The university has asked students to leave the school at once.B．The university has asked students to close all the windows and doors.C．The university has sent text messages to students about what time the storm will come.D．The university has asked students to prepare necessary things in case of evacuation.11．The underlined phrase “take a toll”means “”．A．cause a loss B．hurtC．flood D．bury12．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．New York is a quiet city at other times. B．New York is a busy city at other times. C．Hurricane Sandy has already come.D．The airport system has been closed since last night.DThere are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighbourhood store to look at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred andfifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist website to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas at Austin can go to the Career Exploration Centre to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called What Colour is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career (职业) since it was first published in 1970.Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.13．What Colour is Your Parachute? is a book which gives tips to those who want to ．A．work on the airplane B．buy a parachuteC．publish a book D．find a suitable job14．It can be learned from the passage that ．A．companies often put job information in local shopsB．the Internet is the most popular tool for job­hunters in the USAC．Susan W. Miller's company is helping people choose careers D．California Career Services mainly serves university students15．How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.第二节(共5 小题；每小题2 分，满分10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Unit 4 Earthquakes测评(时间:120分钟满分:150分)主题语境:人与自然第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前,你都有5秒钟的时间阅读题目;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In a park.B.In a zoo.C.In a pet store.答案:C2.What does the woman mean?A.Things here are very cheap.B.Things here are not cheap.C.She doesn’t know whether things here are cheap or not.答案:B3.Where are the two speakers going to plant the tree?A.By the front door.B.At the back of the garage.C.At the end of the garden.答案:C4.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a shop.B.In a hotel.C.In a restaurant.答案:C5.What do we learn from the conversation?A.The man went to New Zealand during Christmas.B.The man stayed at home during the holiday.C.The man’s parents live in New Zealand.答案:A第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

单元综合测评(四)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AEvery year there are hundreds of earthquakes in different parts of the world.In September, 1923，Tokyo and Yokohama were both destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that followed it.They had to be completely rebuilt.One of the most serious earthquakes was in China's Shaanxi Province in 1556.It killed almost one million people.We measure an earthquake's strength on the Richter Scale.The Richter Scale was introduced in 1935 in Southern California in the USA.It measures earthquakes on a scale of one to ten.Any earthquake measuring five or more is usually serious.The Earth's crust(地壳) is made up of rock called plates.As these plates move, they sometimes crash against each other, causing the crust to quake.In cities such as Tokyo，where small quakes happen quite often, many modern buildings are designed to be flexible so when the plate moves, they move with it.Earthquakes can also break up gas and oil pipes.This can cause fires to break out, which can do as much damage as the earthquake itself.Another effect of earthquakes is tsunamis.These are huge waves created by earthquakes beneath the sea.They can be many meters high and cause great damage to coastal towns and cities.China, Japan, Russia and the USA have the highest occurrence (发生)of earthquakes in the world.【语篇解读】本文主要讲述的是关于大自然中的一种常见的灾难——地震的具体信息等。

综合检测(四)Unit 4 Earthquakes(时刻：100分钟；总分值120分)Ⅰ.完形填空(共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分) Today we tell a trad itional American story called a “tall tale”. A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger than life.An African­American man named John Henry was the__1__of the people who built the__2__.He was known for his__3__.He worked for the railroads.By the time John Henry was a young man，he was one of the best__4__in the country.People said he worked so fast that his__5__moved like lightening.One day，a salesman came to the work area with a new drilling machine powered by__6__.He said it could drill holes faster than twelve men working together.But the supervisor of the workers__7__the salesman's claims.He told the salesman that John Henry could__8__more than twenty men working together.But the salesman didn't believe him so a__9__took place.At first，the steam­powered drill worked two times__10__than John Henry did.Then，he started working with a hammer in each hand, He worked faster and faster.His wife and son cheered when the machine was pulled from the tunnel.But he kept on working，faster and faster.He hit the__11__so hard that his body began to fail him.He became weak，and__12__.His wife and son cried sadly.Soon，the steam drill and other machines__13__the steel­drivers.Many laborers left their families，looking for work.They took the only jobs they could find.As they worked，some sang about John Henry.We are not sure whether John Henry really lives but many people say he__14__the spirit of growth in__15__during this period.1．A.leader B．soulC．hero D．boss2．A.houses B．bridgesC．railroads D．roads3．A.strength B．kindnessC．courage D．bravery4．A.steel­drivers B．bus­driversC．car­drivers D．subway­drivers5．A.hands B．hammersC．sticks D．steals6．A.gas B．airC．water D．steam7．A.dismissed B．dislikedC．discovered D．discouraged8．A.win B．beatC．kill D．hurt9．A.race B．showC．performance D．game10．A.slower B．fasterC．higher D．lower11．A.rock B．wallC．steel D．machine12．A.slept B．sobbedC．cried D．died13．A.placed B．replacedC．hit D．recovered14．A.represented B．presentedC．remembered D．realized15．A.Africa B．AsiaC．Europe D．AmericaⅡ.语法填空(共10小题；每题1.5分，总分值15分)The hostess was to have a party and entertain guests at home. She busied herself so early in the morning, cleaning the house. She was so tired 16.________ she felt pain in her waist and on the back. Drops of sweat fell from her forehead. She did not finish cleaning the house 17.________ dusk.18．________(look) at the clean and tidy drawing room, she released a sigh with a smile on her face.The guests were coming! Entering the drawing room, they 19.________(attract) by the fresh flowers. Surprisingly pleased, they cheered in praise, “Oh, what beautiful flowers！”“How colorful and fragrant！”“Ju st a look at it, and life is full of pleasure！”Then they went on to express their thanks 20.________ the hostess for her 21.________(delicate) arranged flowers.With an embarrassed smile, the hostess said，“ I am glad you like it. Thank you for your prais e. I was 22.________ bit surprised about it. I 23.________ make detailed arrangement for your honor. I was busy the whole day cleaning and mopping. As to the flowers in the vase, it is a piece of cake. I did it by just lifting my hand. Now you are 24.________(aware) of my hard work and praise 25.________highly for my easiest effort. It is beyond my expectation.”Ⅲ.阅读明白得(共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分)阅读以下短文，从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最正确选项。

Unit 4 Earthquakes完形阅读组合练Ⅰ.完形填空While I was in hospital for back surgery (手术) recently I was looked after by a nurse called Deitrich. She worked the __1__ shifts (轮班) and took very good care of me.One night things were __2__ and when Deitrich came in to take my blood pressure we started to talk about our family situation. Then she asked what I enjoyed doing most. I __3__ that I liked helping people and doing __4__ work. Deitrich said she thought she would __5__ doing that kind of thing too, perhaps with her church.The day I was discharged (出院) we __6__ and she gave me a kiss onthe cheek. In __7__ I gave her a smile card and ten dollars. She didn’twant the __8__ but I told her to read the card and __9__ her the moneywas from my heart. “Now you have the __10__ to do something for yourself or make a(n) __11__ for someone else，” I said. She paused and __12__ the offer in the end. We hugged and she told me she __13__ give the money to a woman she knew from __14__ who was having medical problems.Deitrich gladly thanked me for my __15__ and with that ten dollars bought five lottery tickets in her church’s name. As __16__ would have it one of the tickets won a hundred and fifty dollars which she __17__ to the church’s food pantry. She __18__ me a week later and told me what had happened. She __19__ asked if I had any more smile cards! The people in her church all __20__ one!God bless Deitrich and her church and all the people who want to make a difference for the better in this world!1．A.day B．morningC．night D．afternoon2．A.quiet B．noisyC．terrible D．lost3．A.supposed B．repliedC．expected D．intendedC．writing D．charity 5．A.enjoy B．continue C．stop D．remember 6．A.parted B．walked C．cried D．waved 7．A.fact B．return C．brief D．total 8．A.card B．pay C．feeling D．money 9．A.assured B．asked C．demanded D．advised 10．A.choice B．time C．power D．decision 11．A.profit B．difference C．appointment D．trip 12．A.refused B．gave C．missed D．accepted 13．A.would B．should C．must D．can 14．A.church B．childhood C．countryside D．work 15．A.help B．care C．support D．kindness 16．A.words B．luck C．wishes D．chances 17．A.lent B．delivered C．donated D．passed 18．A.called B．left C．asked D．informedC．once D．also20．A.received B．wantedC．kept D．sawⅡ.阅读理解Every year there are hundreds of earthquakes in different parts of the world. In September, 1923, Tokyo and Yokohama were both destroyed by an earthquake and the fires that followed it. They had to be completely rebuilt. One of the most serious earthquakes was in China’s Shaanxi Province in 1556. It killed almost one million people.We measure an earthquake’s strength on the Richter Scale. TheRichter Scale was introduced in 1935 in Southern California in the USA.It measures earthquakes on a scale of one to ten. Any earthquakemeasuring five or more is usually serious.The Earth’s crust (地壳) is made up of rock called plates. As these plates move, they sometimes crash (撞) against each other, causing the crust to quake. In cities such as Tokyo, where small quakes happen quite often, many modern buildings are designed to be flexible so when the Earth moves, they move with it.Earthquakes can also break up gas and oil pipes. This can cause fires to break out, which can do as much damage as the earthquake itself. Another effect of earthquakes is tsunamis. These are huge waves created by earthquakes beneath the sea. They can be many metres high and cause great damage to coastal towns and cities. China, Japan, Russia and the USA have the highest occurrence (发生) of earthquakes in the world.1．The passage is mainly about ________.A．scientists who study the earthquakesB．a usual natural disasterC．the way of measuring earthquakesD．what people should do in the earthquakes2．The earthquake in Shaanxi Province ________，which is NOT true?A．happened in 1556B．killed almost one million peopleC．was the only earthquake in ChinaD．caused a lot of damage3．Earthquakes ________.A．happen all over the worldB．are not seriousC．most possibly happen in JapanD．don’t cause much damage4．According to the passage, we know that tsunamis ________.A．can cause earthquakesB．are caused by earthquakesC．only happen on landD．are a way of measuring earthquakes第Ⅱ卷规范增分练Ⅰ.语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

高中英语Unit4Earthquakes单元质量检测含解析新人教版必修1单元质量检测（四）(时间：100分钟满分：120分)选择题部分Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AA jobless man applied for the position of “office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.“You are employed，” he said. “Give me your e­mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.”The man replied, “But I don't have a computer, neither an e­mail.”“I'm sorry，” said the HR manager. “If you don't have an e­mail, that means you do not exist. And who doesn't exist cannot have the job.”The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only ten dollars in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10 kg tomatoes. He then sold the tomatoes from door to door. In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home happily with 60 dollars.The man realized that he can survive in this way, and started to go every day earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles. Five years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US.He started to plan his family's future and decided to have a life insurance. He called an insurance broker and chose a protection plan.When the conversation was concluded, the broker asked him his e­mail. The man replied, “I don't have an e­mail.”The broker answered curiously, “You don't have an e­mail, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e­mail？” The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, I'd be an office boy at Micros oft！”语篇解读：本文讲述了一个男子因为没有邮箱而没有获得工作。

第四单元水平测试考试时间：120分钟总分值：150分第一局部听力(共两节，总分值30分)第一节(共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分)听力材料听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 1W: When the lights went out, nothing could be seen. Then the wind started up, and all the windows started to shake so hard that I thought the house was going to fall down.M: Then what happened?W: I looked out of the window and saw the sky covered with dangerous, dark clouds.1．What's the weather like?A．Windy and rainy. B．Windy and snowy.C．Windy and cloudy.答案：CText 2W: There was a big fire in my neighborhood last night. Two people were injured and three houses were burned down.M: I know. I tried to call you up after I heard it on the radio.2．How did the man know about the fire?A．He saw it.B．He heard it over the radio.C．He watched it on TV.答案：BText 3W: Why are you so sad these days?M: I have been out of work for three months, but still I haven't found a job.W: Let me help you find one. I have many friends in this city. I think they can help you.M: I would appreciate it if you could help me.3．Why is the man sad?A．He is out of work. B．He is in poor health.C．His son is ill.答案：AText 4W: I hear your son fell into a river yesterday afternoon. Is that so?M: That's true. But soon afterwards, he was saved by a Mr Li. He is all right now.W: Have you spoken to Mr Li?M: Not yet. But I must try to find him and say thanks to him.4．What happened to the man's son?A．He got hurt in an accident.B．He fell into a river.C．He lost his bike.答案：BText 5M: What's happening?W: He's lying on the ground.M: What colour is his face?W: It's blue and he says his chest hurts.5．What might be the man's problem?A．He has caught a bad cold.B．He has heart trouble.C．His stomach aches.答案：B第二节(共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

Unit 4 Earthquakes第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AOn 26th January，the biggest earthquake in India took the lives of 25，000 people.In the morning，when everybody was enjoying the holiday，the earthquake began.It was about 7.5 on the Ritcher scale.“There is nothing left between the sky and the earth any more.Everything has been pulled down.” said one of the villagers alive.“There is no water，no food and no one has come to help.”Nobody died in Pakistan，a country next to India.The city of Lahore was lucky.In Lahore American School，where I was studying，all of the students were safe.They were on the field，so most children didn’t feel anything.The earthquake was felt by the teachers that were on the second floor.However，though Mrs Young was also on the second floor，she didn’t feel anything.She didn’t know what happened until a teacher told her about it.Those teachers who were on the other floors had different feelings.Mr Emond，the maths teacher from Australia，said that when the earthquake started he thought there was something wrong with him，but then another teacher said that it was an earthquake.Mrs Davis and Mr Frost didn’t feel anything either.My mother didn’t feel anything.She didn’t even know that it was an earthquake till she saw a shaking light.My dad saw the computer shaking and then he looked out of the window and saw many people going out.1．The biggest earthquake in India happened on the________of January 26th.A．night B．afternoonC．noon D．morning2．People use “Riteher scale” to tell________．A．where the earthquake takes placeB．how serious the earthquake isC．when the earthquake takes placeD．how long the earthquake lasts3．We learn that ________ from the sentence “There is nothing left between the sky and the earth anymore.”A．India is a large countryB．the Indian people had nothing after the earthquakeC．there is no tall buildings in IndiaD．the earthquake in India was serious4．The city of Lahore is________．A．in India B．in PakistanC．in America D．in AustraliaBBuildings crashed to the ground in seconds.Thousands of people lost their lives in a flash.Since they were told an earthquake would hit Tokyo around September 16，Japanese people haven’t been able to get these thoughts out of their minds.They heard the news from Yoshio Kushida，a researcher who used radio waves to predict that an earthquake would strike with a magnitude(量级) of at least seven.“It would be terrible not to warn people of a possible disaster in case a quake actually occurs，”he said.His warning had a big effect.Frightened Tokyo people have been stocking up on water，food and candles in preparation for the terrible day.But Kushida hasn’t had much support from the experts.At present，predicting earthquakes is thought to be impossible.No one can tell exactly where or when the next major earthquake will occur.An earthquake begins tens of miles below the earth’s surface：it’s too far away to see.Ancient Chinese and Italian scientists forecast earthquakes by special “earthquake clouds”．They found that a week before an earthquake，there were often strange clouds—shaped like snakes，waves or feathers—in the sky.They thought the clouds might come from a gas produced underground by an earthquake.People also used to watch animals to see if earthquakes were coming.When they saw birds fly away suddenly，dogs barking violently or fish jumping out of the water，they told people to leave the area．Some scientists believed animals had a sharper sense of changes taking place underground.But the ancient methods were not reliable enough.Nowadays，scientists use specialinstruments to predict earthquakes more precisely(精确地)．Satellite systems are very useful：they record small changes in the earth’s magnetic fields(磁场) which help show where and when an earthquake may strike.5．Since they were told an earthquake would hit Tokyo，Japanese people________．A．have had no mind to do their workB．have always thought great damage it may causeC．have almost forgotten about itD．have bought all the foods in the markets6．Which of the following is TRUE?A．Tokyo people were surprised at the warning.B．Great disasters would happen if people are not warned of before an earthquake.C．Predicting earthquakes is completely impossible at present science level.D．According to ancient people，before an earthquake we can see strange clouds anywhere.7．Which is the best way to predict earthquakes nowadays?A．Watch animals.B．By special“earthquake clouds”．C．Use satellite systems.D．There’s no way.8．Which can be the best title for the passage?A．Earthquake prediction.B．Magnetic fields.C．Earthquakes.D．An earthquake in Japan.CTail spinTwo dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park.The smaller dolphin，Grace，shows off a few of her tricks，turning around and waving hello to the crowd.The most amazing thingabout her，however，is that she’s even swimming at all.She doesn’t have a tail.Grace lost her tail as a baby when she got caught up in a fish trap.When the dolphin arrived at the Ocean Park in December 2005，she was fighting for her life.“Is she going to make it？”Her trainer，Abbey Stone，feared the worst.Grace did make it—but her tail didn’t.She ended up losing her flukes and the lower part of her peduncle.Over the past six years，she has learned to swim without her tail.Dolphins swim by moving their flukes and peduncle up and down.Grace taught herself to move another way—like a fish！She pushes herself forward through the water by moving her peduncle from side to side.The movements put harmful pressure on Grace’s backbone.So a company offered to create a man-made tail for her.The tail had to be strong enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that it wouldn’t hurt her.The first time Grace wore the artificial tail，she soon shook it off and let it sink to the bottom of the pool.Now，she is still learning to use the tail.Some days she wears it for an hour at a time，others not at all.“The new tail isn’t necessary for her to feel comfortable，”says Stone，“but it helps to keep that range of motion(动作)and build muscles(肌肉)．”Now，the dolphin is about to get an even happier ending.This month，Grace will star in Dolphin Tale，a film that focuses on her rescue and recovery.Her progress has inspired more than just a new movie.Many people travel from near and far to meet her.Seeing Grace swim with her man-made tail gives people so much courage.9．When Grace first arrived at the Ocean Park，her trainer worried about her________．A．physical buildB．potential abilityC．chance of survivalD．adaptation to the surroundings10．A man-made tail is created for Grace to________．A．let her recover fasterB．make her comfortableC．adjust her way of swimmingD．help her perform better tricks11．The story of Grace inspires people to________．A．stick to their dreamsB．treat animals friendlyC．treasure what they haveD．face difficulties bravelyDIn April this year，lots of bags full of small change(零钱) were seen at bus stops in Tianjin.They were made for passengers to turn their notes into small change.And such an idea came from four students from Zhongbei Middle School，Tianjin.“People will surely feel worried when they take a bus without coins.We just want to do something to help them，”said Wang Yongcun，15，one of the four students.The four boys spent their whole weekend making the change bags.After that they went to see the number of the passengers at each bus stop near their school，and then chose the top six stops to put the bags.Many people think that the four boys have really done a good job.But，things didn’t go as the boys thought.Two days later，they found that the money was gone，and that even the bags were taken.It really made them sad but they would not give up.Their classmates and teachers came to help them in time.They put their pocket money in bags again.And the teachers also taught them to make better change bags.They tried their best to do it.The four boys feel very happy because they have done something good for the passengers.Their warm hearts are moving.More and more people are beginning to join in the activity.12．It took________the whole weekend to make the change bags.A．the passengers B．the teachersC．the four boys D．the parents13．The change bags were put________．A．near the parks B．on the busesC．under the desks D．at the bus stops14．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．The small change didn’t help the passengers much.B．The passengers refused to put money in the bags.C．The idea of small change bags came from four boys.D．The teachers gave up when the bags were taken.15．What’s the main idea of this passage?A．Giving help brings us happiness.B．Pocket money can be helpful.C．Making change bags is difficult.D．Every coin has two sides.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

单元测试(四)第Ⅰ卷(共75分)第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节语法和词汇知识(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1．There are ________ words in English that came from other languages.A．a good many of B．a great deal ofC．a great many of D．a large number of答案 D解析 a large number of相当于a good/great many，意为“许多”，修饰可数名词复数。

当A、C两项后接的名词前有限定词时，才需接介词of；B项修饰不可数名词。

2．Don’t use harsh soap to wash your face.It will ________ your skin.A．destroy B．damage C．ruin D．injure答案 B解析句意为：不要使用刺激性的肥皂洗脸，它会损坏你的皮肤。

damage指程度较轻、可进行修复的损坏；destroy一般指不可修复的损坏；ruin指程度较重，一般不可修复的损坏；injure意为“使受伤”。

3．After the earthquake was over，all the villages and towns were ________，and no people or animals were seen.A．in ruin B．in ruins C．at ruins D．for ruins答案 B解析in ruins为固定搭配，意为“严重受损；破败不堪”。

其他三项均无此结构。

4．Do it right now！It’s ________ to complain(抱怨)．A．useful B．guilty C．useless D．valuable答案 C解析由题干中“Do it right now”可知说话者认为抱怨是没有用的，故C项正确。

Unit4Earthquakes单元测试题TEST YOURSELFⅠ. 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AWe found him a few weeks ago when we were walking along the country road. He was jumping around between cars. We thought maybe his family was camping somewhere nearby, so we passed him by. A few hours later, on our return trip, he was still there, trying to get someone to stop for him.We stopped and took a good look at him. He had no collar (项圈) and he was really thin. We guessed that he was abandoned (遗弃). He was clearly on the road for some time. He was covered with scars and new wounds. We thought that some of them were from fights with wild dogs or other wild animals.So we took him home, cleaned him and fed him a lot over the next two weeks. He gained over 10 pounds. Then we took him to the vet, who said he appeared to be in good health. The vet said the dog was about two or three years of age, according to the condition of his teeth. And the vet gave him all the required shots.We really loved this dog. He had obviously been mistreated but he was still so sweet. He had no manners, but he was a quick learner. He no longer tried to get on the bed, but he liked sitting in the chair. We thought he wanted to avoid being underfoot when our daughter was dancing, which she did often. She had stepped on him a few times. When that happened, he simply moved. He did not growl (狂吠) or bare his teeth.Since then, he had become a member of our family.1. When the author first saw the dog, it_________.A. was in poor healthB. was dying from serious woundsC. was fighting with some wild dogsD. was looking around for his family2. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The dog was abandoned on purpose.B. The author’s daughter did not like the dog.C. The dog was well treated by the author’s family.D. It cost the author much to treat the dog’s disease.3. The author writes the passage to_________.A. look for the dog’s ownerB. introduce a new family memberC. show the friendship between humans and animalsD. express her dissatisfaction with those who abandon dogsBWe don’t know when and where the next earthquake will hit. But we do know the importance of safety and preparation. The only way to be ready for the unexpected is to prepare ahead of time. It’s especially important if you live in earthquake zones. So here are some important steps to build your own Earthquake Action Plan.1. Talk to your friends and families and decide on a place to meet if you’re separated af ter an earthquake.2. Make an emergency (紧急情况) communication plan in case cell towers or phone lines are down. You can also ask relatives or friends outside your area to be your contacts (联系人).3. Locate a safe place in every room of your house and discuss with your families the safest places to be during an earthquake. Remember, if you’re:a. Inside, get under something heavy like a study table or against an inside wall and cover your head.b. Outside, stay away from buildings and get out into the open.c. In your car, stop and stay in your seat. If you’re stopped near a building or under an overpass (天桥), try to safely move away from it.4. Store first-aid kits (急救箱) anywhere you spend a lot of time (house, car, workplace, etc.).5. Pack plenty of batteries, flashlights, and bottles of water to prepare for power outages and water shortages.6. Review your home’s important systems (electrical, gas, water, etc.) and know how to operate them or shut them off in an emergency.Although they’re somewhat unusual, earthquakes are incredibly terrible, overwhelming, and unpredictable forces of nature. But with some knowledge and preparation, we can mitigate risks and do the best we can to keep ourselves and our families safe.4. Para. 1 mainly shows it’s very importan t to_______.A. know the use of an Earthquake Action PlanB. know when an earthquake will comeC. stay away from earthquake zonesD. prepare for an earthquake5. First-aid kits should be kept in places_______.A. that are very safeB. where you often stayC. that are under something heavyD. that your friends and families know6. An Earthquake Action Plan includes the following EXCEPT_______.A. deciding where to meet with others after an earthquakeB. making sure that you have contacts out your areaC. practicing how to escape with your familiesD. finding safe places in your house7. What can best t ake the place of the underlined word “mitigate”?A. Lower.B. Avoid.C. Stop.D. Treat.CPolo is an ancient (古代的) team competition mainly played on horseback. However, the yearly event, held in Thailand, now uses the elephant to take the place of the horse. The King’s Cup Elephant Polo competition in Samut Prakan is all for a good cause. This is the 13th year of the competition in Thailand, created and organized by the Anantara resort hotel chain.Sitting on each elephant on the polo field are two humans—the mahout (象夫), who controls the elephant, and the player, who gives directions. For those who have taken part in the more traditional competition on horseback, the slower game of elephant polo requires some changes, as Dubai-based player Wael Soueid explains, “First, you have no control of the elephant because there’s a mahout who is guiding it. The second problem is the language because the mahout speaks only Thai. And the stick is very long. It is two meters long while the stick for the horse polo is at 1.20.”Tim Boda, the organizer of the competition, says the female (雌性的) elephants seem to understand the spirit of competition.“These super-size animals are fed as working elephants and lent to the teams by their owners, allowing the clever animals a change of their life pace. A lot of these elephants have been playing for years. I do not know elephants’ language but I watch them. It looks like they’re having a lot of fun,” he said. “It seems that they really understand the rules. But who knows?”People can enjoy the matches while enjoying beef burgers, champagne and cigars. But it is more than just a pleasure. The yearly competition collects money for the car e of Thailand’s elephants. The money collected this year is expected to reach over $1 million.8. We can learn from Para. 1 that _______.A. the elephant polo is held every two yearsB. polo traditionally played on horsebackC. there are more elephants than horses in ThailandD. elephants are better than horses for the polo competition9. Compared with the horse polo, the elephant polo______.A. needs players to control the elephants themselvesB. requires the players use no sticksC. allows players to speak ThaiD. makes players feel slower10. Which of the following will Tim Boda probably agree with?A. Elephants are clever animals.B. The players who know elephants’ language compete well.C. The elephants’ owners make big money every year.D. Female elephants are cleverer than male elephants.11. The King’s Cup Elephant Polo competition is organized to______.A. attract visitors to ThailandB. collect money to protect elephantsC. call on people to take care of animalsD. allow people to know more about poloDMike Flint was Buffett’s airplane pilot. Flint had also flown four US Presidents, so we can safely say he was good at his job. According to Flint, he was talking about his career priorities (优先事项) with Buffett when he asked him to go through a 3-step exercise.STEP 1: Write down his top 25 career goals. So, Flint took some time and wrote them down.STEP 2: Review his list and circle his top 5 goals. Again, Flint took some time, made his way through the list, and at last decided on his 5 most important goals.STEP 3: At this point, Flint had two lists. The 5 items he had circled were on List A and the 20 items he had not circled were on List B.Flint said that he would start working on his top 5 goals right away. And then Buffett asked him about the second list, “And what about the ones you didn’t circle?”Flint replied, “Well, the top 5 are my primary focus (焦点), but the other 20 come in a close second. I still plan to give them my efforts.”Buffett said, “No. You’ve got it wrong. Everything you did n’t circle just became your Avoid-At-All-Cost list. These things get no efforts from you until you’ve succeeded w ith your top 5.”This is why Buffett’s strategy (策略) is great. Items 6 through 25 are things you care about. So you can’t help paying attentio n to them. And then you get 20 distractions (分心的事物) to stop you from focusing on your top 5 goals. Spending time onsecondary priorities is the reason you have 20 half-finished goals instead of 5 completed ones. So force yourself to focus. The most dangero us distractions are the ones you love, but that don’t love you back.12. What did Flint think of his items on List B?A. They were important too.B. They were much more difficult.C. They were not worth his effort.D. They were impossible goals to reach.13. What did Buffett suggest to Mike Flint?A. Giving up List B halfway.B. Choosing only one priority from the 25 items.C. Paying no attention to List B before finishing List A.D. Reviewing all the items and deciding on another top 5.14. According to Buffett’s strategy, ________.A. getting 20 half-finished goals is useful tooB. we should break away from distractions decidedlyC. it’s impossible for us to finish two tasks at a timeD. secondary priorities will prevent us from succeeding15. What can be the best title for the passage?A. List A or List B?B. How to choose your prioritiesC. The secret of Buffett’s great successD. Avoid distractions to focus on your priorities第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。