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选修6 Module 5 课下作业（一、二）课下作业（一）单元语基扎根练Ⅰ.单词拼写1．(2018·全国卷Ⅱ)The film is believed to be instructive and full of emotion (感情)．2．I hope we students will benefit (受益) from your presence.3．As long as there is kindness and virtue (善行), the world will become more beautiful.4．Not only will I keep from littering or spitting (吐痰) anywhere, but I will help clean up the roadside litter whenever possible.5．It's incredible (难以置信的) how much Tom has changed since he met Sally.6．To be honest, if you don't stop smoking you cannot be cured (治愈) of the disease.7．We should take exercise to build up resistance (抵抗力) to diseases.8．Some of the websites are full of violence (暴力), which is not good for young kids.9．Accompanied (陪伴) by their teachers, the school children paid a visit to the Science Museum today.10．In modern society, there are an increasing number of problems arising (出现) from the lack of communication.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1．❶Absorbed (absorb) in thought, he almost knocked into a tree while ❷walking (walk) to the dormitory.Seeing this, we couldn't resist ❸laughing (laugh)．2．Although knowing angels (天使) are all ❶imaginary (imagine), the little girl still wishes that she ❷had (have) a pair of beautiful ❸wings (wing) like angels and could fly freely in the sky.3．When the ❶murderer (murder) saw his old father with a ❷wrinkled (wrinkle) face, he almost broke ❸down.4．❶Suspected (suspect) of stealing the money, he nearly lost control ❷of his emotion.On arriving home, he threw ❸himself (he) on the bed, bursting into tears.5．When she went back home, the fire had burned ❶out,_leaving nothing but ruins.Seeing the ❷terrible/terrifying (terrify) scene, she stood there, shaking ❸with fear.Ⅲ.语境改错文中共有8处错误，每句中最多有两处，请找出并改正。
Unit 5 The power of natureⅠ.阅读理解A[2020·安徽第一次质量检测]Created by Casey and Shelley Black, the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre focuses on not only rescuing young abandoned wolves but educating the public. Unlike other centres, you can actually walk with the wolves and have exciting, handson interaction with them here. And so, we gathered on late winter morning to learn, prepare and walk.Scrappy and Flora, our wolves that day, were brought to the centre when only a few days old. “They lived in the house with us for the first several months. We treated them like human babies, fed them and slept with them，” said Shelley. So, they are totally used to people. However, these are wild animals. For that reason, Shelley and Casey explained, the walk is totally on the wolf's terms. “We don't approach them, but if they come up to us, we can touch them.”With all this in mind, we headed for the woods. We were walking on a logging road when suddenly, Flora, all 60 pounds of her, hurried up to me and raised up on her legs. She was almost as tall as me. As she leaned in, put her huge muddy paws on my shoulders and sniffed my face, apparently she was saying hello in wolf talk.We walked farther, maybe half a mile, while Scrappy and Flora dashed in and out of the woods stopping to occasionally roll in the snow, dig for this or that and just play. Then we all headed into the trees to a picturesque (美丽的) stream where the wolves splashed, drank and had a great time.One could point out that this whole adventure was staged (筹划) and quite artificial. But the purpose, Casey and Shelley said, is to explain the wolves' place in the environment and, primarily, to let people know wolves don't have to be universally feared — they really don't hide secretly in the woods just waiting to eat people, but they'd rather avoid people, for the most part.1．How is the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre different from others?A．It trains and educates wild wolves.B．It aims to rescue young abandoned wolves.C．It raises wolves for commercial purposes.D．It allows visitors to take a walk with wolves.2．What can be inferred from Shelley and Casey's explanation in Paragraph 2?A．The walk can be potentially dangerous.B．The wolves have lost all their wildness.C．People should get close to the wolves actively.D．The wolves can read people's mind like human babies.3．Why did Flora behave like that when she saw the author on the logging road?A．To express curiosity.B．To show friendliness.C．To attract attention.D．To seek companionship.4．Why do Casey and Shelley organize such an adventure?A．To advertise the centre.B．To publicize wolf hunting.C．To promote environmental protection.D．To clarify some conventional views of wolves.B[2020·山西六校联考]World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th and was created to inspire people around the globe to take an active part in environmental protection and learn more about ways we can help to guarantee the future of our planet is safe.The very first World Environment Day took place in 1974, established by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment that took place in 1972. Each year the United Nations pick a theme and a host city where anyone who is concerned about the environment can talk about environmental topics with others, followed by different kinds of exhibits to promote environmental awareness. Environmentalists, academics and scientists come together to bring new ideas on the table concerning the environment.The 2018 World Environment Day is hosted by India, and the theme is Beat Plastic Pollution. It urges people to explore and choose supportable alternatives like paper or cloth bags to reduce the production and use of disposable plastic, which makes up 10% of all of the waste. Even though the United Nations pick a specific host city every year, people around the world still celebrate World Environment Day in their hometowns with parades(游行), concerts, cleaning up and tree planting and all kinds of green actions to work towards having a beautiful planet and battling pollution.World Environment Day is not a public holiday, so you won't be getting the day off work or school, but if you want to celebrate, why not bring it to the attention of your parents, friends, colleagues or classmates? World Environment Day is all about working together to take action for the planet, so try to get everyone you know interested in helping do something. Things as small as making sure people have a way to recycle can make a difference. You could also try beautifying your neighborhood by planting gardens, learn about green foods, raise money for a local wildlife conservation group or simply learn about the effects of different products on the earth.5．Why is World Environment Day set up?A．To make people know more about nature.B．To ask people to help to protect the globe.C．To warn people of the danger of air pollution.D．To encourage people to plan the earth's future.6．What do people do on World Environment Day?A．Decide a host city.B．Hold a theme party.C．Discuss environmental ideas.D．Show some plastic products.7．Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to “disposable” in paragraph 3?A．Highcost.B．Poorquality.C．Secondhand. D．Singleuse.8．What's the main idea of the last paragraph?A．Every bit of effort counts.B．Doing is better than saying.C．Many hands make light work.D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.Ⅱ.七选五[2020·重庆第一次调研]Ways to Get Your Kids into NatureBeing in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your children's lives, even if you live in the city.Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent's excitement can be spreadto the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. __1__. “I don't know! Let's find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children.__2__. If you have to carpool (拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window. The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds. After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial.Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. Time in nature is an essential investment in your children's health and wellbeing. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it. __3__， nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing (天体观察) with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. __4__.Plant a small garden. __5__. Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.A．Limit electronic devices while drivingB．Encourage questions you don't know the answers toC．If you want to raise your healthy, wellbalancedchildrenD．If you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetablesE．It will teach teamwork, pride in the community, and family, togetherness F．If your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the community G．Allow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder Ⅲ.语法填空[2019·贵阳期末检测]As the effects of global warming, rising sea levels and natural disasters become more serious 1.________ before, some local communities are taking action. Among them is one community in Florida 2.________ local people and government officials are proving successful in protecting 3.________ (coast) cities from the dangers of rising sea levels.The community has studied how much sea levels will rise and has suggested4.________ (way) to address the problem. It has persuaded the state government5.________ (ban) new developments on land near the coastline and recommended buildingsand dunes (沙丘) along beaches. Kristin Jacobs, one of the group's founders, decided to take action in 2008 after it became 6.________ (gradual) clear that her state's 27 water authorities couldn't agree on joint (联合的) action.While some Florida government officials doubt whether the climate will become hotter or 7.________ (cold), the people 8.________ (live) in these locations are certain of the need to protect their communities.At present, coming up with ways to fight against the effects of climate change under a limited budget 9.________ (be) a pressing concern. Only time will tell whether these coastal communities will succeed in 10.________ end.课时作业(三十)Ⅰ.阅读理解A体裁：记叙文题材：旅游主题：北光野狼中心的徒步旅行【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者去北光野狼中心徒步旅行的经历。
[主题词块背诵]1．cloning technology克隆技术2．technological advancement 技术进步3．miracles of modern science 现代科学的奇迹4．cloned animals 克隆的动物5．lack the sense of security 缺乏安全感6．make a scientific breakthrough 取得一项科学突破7．hitech products 高科技产品8．have a high failure rate失败率很高9．numerous applications 大量的应用程序10．give rise to/bring about 引起11．send messages 发送信息12．follow the lead 效仿13．flying cars 飞行汽车14．draw upon利用15．facial recognition technology 人脸识别技术,[主题佳句背诵]1．It is the development of science and technology that has improved human life.正是科学技术的发展改善了人类的生活。
2．Since the 1970s，scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers.自20世纪70年代以来，科学家一直在探索脑机连接的方法。
3．Recent development has made possible machines that print，cook and serve foods.最近的发展使得印刷、烹调和提供食物的机器成为可能。
NO.1单词－－在语境中默写，在联想中积累[先识记]1．terrify v．使惊恐，使受惊吓2．clone v．克隆3．breathe v．呼吸4．contrast v．对照5．rush v．冲，猛冲6．cure v．治愈7．resist v．抵抗8．arise v．(问题、困难等)发生，出现9．accompany v．陪伴，陪同10．absorb v．吸收11．chase v．追逐，追赶，追踪12．analyse v．分析13．sow v．播种14．identical adj.完全相同的，同一的15．beneficial adj.有益的，有用的16．handy adj.方便的，便利的17．imaginary adj.假想的，虚构的18．controversial adj.有争议的19．flexible adj.易适应的20．twisting adj.扭曲的，弯曲的21．emotion n．感情；情绪22．virtue n．道德上的优点，善行23．violence n．暴力24．bacteria n．细菌[再运用]用所给词的适当形式填空1．The traffic accident that happened yesterday terrified Mary. It was really a terrifying experience to her, and now she is still terrified at the thought of getting on a bus. (terrify)2．He took a deep breath to breathe the fresh air. (breathe)3．The appeal of iron as a building material lies in it sstrength, its resistance (resist) to fire, and its potential to span (跨越) vast areas.4．The dog is a good companion and it keeps the little girl company all the time, and even accompanies her to school. (accompany)5．Everyone knows the benefit of learning English and if you work hard, it will be beneficial to your future career. It is reported that many graduates have benefited from having a good command of English.(benefit)6．Our house is very handy (hand) for the station.7．Love, joy, hate, fear and grief are all emotions (emote)．8．There has been some violence (violent) after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation.[英英释义]1．fundamental adj.A．which may be freely chosen or not chosen2．incredible adj.B．which must be done by law, by orders3．optional adj.C．too strange to be believed；unbelievable or very hard to believe 4．compulsory adj.D．a process or series of acts for doing sth.5．procedure n.E．forming the basis for；very important or necessary 6．regulation n.F．rule；statute；a principle or condition答案：1.E 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.F[联想记忆]1．含“sist”的单词集锦①resist v．抵抗②insist v．坚持③assist v．协助④consistent adj.始终如一的，一贯的⑤consist v i.由……组成2．“惊恐”表达种种①terrify v．使惊恐②frighten v．使惊恐③fear n．害怕，恐惧④scare v．受惊吓⑤afraid adj.害怕的⑥terror n．恐怖⑦horror n．恐怖3．suspect形近词全扫描①aspect n．方面②expect v．期望③inspect v．检查，视察④respect n．& v t.尊敬，尊重4．virtue相关名词一览①kindness善良②faith忠诚③honesty诚实④bravery勇敢，勇气⑤justice正义⑥diligence勤勉⑦generosity慷慨NO.2短语－－在应用中记牢，在归纳中记多[先识记]1．burn out(火)燃尽，烧完自灭2．contrast with与……形成对照3．throw oneself on...扑倒在……上4．by mistake错误地5．treat...as...把……当成……对待6．a sequence of一系列的7．(be) identical to和……一样，与……一致8．rely on依靠，依赖9．knock out摧毁10．as follows如下11．get out of control摆脱控制12．as far as we know据我们所知13．break down分解；出故障14．bring...back to life使……复活[再运用]选用左栏短语填空1．The hotel was completely burnt out. Only the walls remained.2．I apologized to him because I took his umbrella by mistake．3．Relying on their own efforts, they overcame all the difficulties and finished the task ahead of time.4．Only when the European countries'financial system broke down did they decide to take measures to deal with those problems.5．The plane got out of control and crashed into the sea.6．The speech you gave this year was identical to the one you gave at the conference last year. [联想记忆]1．“v.＋out”短语面面观①burn out (火)燃尽，烧毁②hand out分发；发放③give out分发，发放④turn out生产；结果是⑤go out出去；熄灭⑥look out当心⑦step out走出去⑧bring out 出版；生产2．knock相关短语来开会①knock out摧毁②knock on/at敲门③knock down撞倒④knock over撞倒⑤knock into撞上⑥knock off降价；中断NO.3句式－－在解读中学懂，在仿写中学通►句型1[原句展示]While studying at university，he discovers the secret of how to create life.[句型提炼]while＋v.ing “当……时候”[仿写应用](2018·高考北京卷)沏茶时，我坐在桌子旁，解释着过程中的每个步骤。
Unit 5 The power of natureⅠ.阅读理解AJack Armstrong sat up in the secondhand hospital bed that had been placed into a corner of his home in Cleveland.Jack had been in the military for five years when the war in the Middle East started.He’d survived his firs t tour in Afghanistan and earned a Purple Heart.After that he’d weathered several tours of duty in Iraq,one of which included the destruction of his Humvee while he was still inside.That injury had won him his second Purple.And he had a Bronze Star on top of that for rescuing three fellow soldiers and nearly getting killed in the process.After all that,here he was,dying fast in his house in Ohio.His goal was simple:just hang on until Christmas.He sucked greedily on the oxygen coming from the line in his nose.Jack knew that one day soon it would be turned off because he’d be dead.Before Thanksgiving he was certain he would last another month.Now Jack was not sure he could make another day.But he would.“I have to,” He thought to himself.“Jack,Jack honey?”His wife Lizzie was bending down in front of him.She was still beautiful,though her looks had taken on a fragile edge.There were dark circles under her eyes and recently stamped worry lines on her face.Jack was the one dying,but in a way she was too.His youngest child,Mike,toddled(蹒跚) in and climbed on his dad’s lap,resting his head against Father’s sunken chest.Jack slowly slid his arm around his two-year-old son.Little fat fingers grasped his forearm,and warm breath touched his skin.It felt like the sharp point of needles,but Jack simply gritted(咬紧) his teeth and didn’t move his arm because there wouldn’t be many more of these embraces.He slowly turned his head and looked out of the window,where the snow was steadily falling.It was truly beautiful.He too k his wife’s hand.“Christmas,” Jack said in a breathless voice.“I’ll be there.”“Promise?” said Lizzie,her voice beginning to break.“Promise.”【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。
Unit 5The power of natureⅠ.写作单词——会拼写1．alongside ad v. 在旁边；沿着边prep. 在……旁边；沿着……的边2．potential n. 潜在性；可能性；潜能adj.可能的；潜在的3．guarantee v t.保证；担保4．wave n. 波浪；波涛v i. 波动；起伏；挥手5．panic v i.&v t.惊慌n. 惊慌；恐慌6．shoot v t.射中；射伤7．actual adj.实在的；实际的→actually ad v. 实际上；确实8．evaluate v t.评估；评价；估计→evaluation n. 评估9．equip v t.装备；配备→equipment n. 设备；装备10．appoint v t.任命；委派→appointment n. 约定；任命11．appreciate v t.欣赏；感谢→appreciation n. 欣赏；感谢；感谢12．suit n. 一套外衣；套装v t.适合；使适宜→suitable adj.适宜的13．absolute adj.绝对的；完全的→absolutely ad v. 绝对地；完全地14．anxious adj.忧虑的；不安的→anxiously ad v. 不安地→anxiety n. 担忧；焦虑；渴望15．unconscious adj.失去知觉的；未发觉的→conscious adj.(反义词)有知觉的，有意识的→consciously ad v. 有意识地Ⅱ.阅读单词——要识记16．volcano n．火山17．diverse adj.多种多样的；不同的18．precious adj.贵重的；珍贵的19．tremble v i. 摇晃；摇动；颤抖20．fountain n. 喷泉；源泉21．candidate n. 候选人；候补者22．sweat n. 汗v i. 出汗高频短语——会默写1．be suitable for 适合……2．be appointed as 被任命为……3．be anxious about 因……而焦虑4．vary from...to... 由……到……不等5．make one's way 前往6．burn to the ground 全部焚毁7．be home to ……的发源地8．glance through 匆匆看一遍9．have a gift for 有……天赋10．give birth to 产生；生产教材原句——会背诵句式仿写——能应用1.I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day.(be about to do...when...正要……这时……) 1.我正要去你家帮助你学英语，这时我叔叔来了。
高中英语真题:2016届高考英语一轮复习Unit5Thepowerofnature导学案新人教版选修6AN EXCITING JOBI have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometime s working outdoors, sometimes in an office, sometimes using scientific equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never bored. Although my job is occasionally da ngerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people ____1______ one of the most powerful forces on earth — the volcano.I was appointed as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian V olcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. My job is collecti ng information for a database about Mount Kilauea, ____2___ ___(that/which) is one of the most active volcanoes in . Havin g collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientis ts to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and ho w fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can ____3______(warn) to leave their houses. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned ____4 ______the ground.When boiling rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes less damage than you might imagine. This is because no one lives near the top of , where the rocks fall. T he lava that flows slowly like a wave down the mountain caus es far more damage because it buries everything in its path u nder the molten rock. However, the eruption itself is really exc iting to watch and I shall never forget my first sight of one. It w as in the second week after I arrived in . _______5________(w ork) hard all day, I went to bed early. I was fast asleep _____6 _____ suddenly my bed began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like a railway train _____7_____(pass) my window. Hav ing experienced quite a few earthquakes in already, I didn’t ta ke much notice. I was about to go back to sleep when sudden ly my bedroom became as bright as day. I ran out of the hous e into the back garden where I could see in the distance. Th ere had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and r ed hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air. It was an absolutely fantastic sight.The day after this eruption I was lucky enough to have a muc h closer look at it. Two other scientists and I were driven up th e mountain and dropped as close as possible to the crater that had been formed during the eruption. Having earlier collecte d special clothes from the observatory, we put them on before we went any closer. All three of us looked like spacemen. We had white protective suits that covered our whole body, helm ets, big boots and special gloves. It was not easy to walk in th ese suits, but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crat er and looked down into the red, boiling centre. The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later stud y, but this ____8______(be) my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched them.Today, I am just as enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started. Having studied volcanoes now for many years, I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.Using LanguageTHE OFChangbaishan is in Jilin Province, Northeast China. Much of t his beautiful, mountainous area is thick forest. Changbaishan is China’s largest nature reserve and it is kept in its natural st ate for the people of and visitors from all over the world to enj oy. The land varies in height from 700 metres above sea levelto over 2 000 metres and is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals. Among the rare animals are cranes, black bears, leopards and tigers. Many people come to Changbais han to study its unique plants and animals. Others come to w alk in the mountains, to see the spectacular waterfalls or to ba the in the hot water pools. However, the attraction that arouse s the greatest appreciation in the reserve is Tianchi or the of . Tianchi is a deep lake that has formed in the crater of a dead volcano on top of the mountain. The lake is 2 194 metres abo ve sea level, and more than 200 metres deep. In winter the su rface freezes over. It takes about an hour to climb from the en d of the road to the top of the mountain. When you arrive you are rewarded not only with the sight of its clear waters, but als o by the view of the other sixteen mountain peaks that surrou nd Tianchi.There are many stories____9______(tell) about Tianchi. The m ost well-known concerns three young women from heaven. They were bathing in Tianchi when a bird flew above them and dropped a small fruit onto the dress of the youngest girl. When she pic ked up the fruit to smell it, it flew into her mouth. Having swall owed the fruit, the girl became pregnant and later gave birth t o a handsome boy. It is said that this boy, who had a great gift____10______languages and persuasion, is the father of the Manchu people.If you are lucky enough to visit the of with your loved one, do n’t forget to drop a coin into the clear blue water to guarantee your love will be as deep and lasting as the lake itself.自学加油站1. suit v. & n. a black suitChoose a computer to suit your particular needs.Blue suits you ; you should wear it more often.If we met at 10 a.m., would that suit you?She had the ability to suit her performance to the audience.2.【辨中学】suit; match; fitIf you want to go by bus, that will ______ me fine.The trousers don’t ____ him; they are too small.His white shirt ______ his black trousers well.3.. absolute adj. _____________(adv.)She said that she was right with absolute certainty.Beauty cannot be measured by any absolute standard.【思维拓展】immediate_____________ (adv.) desperate__________(adv.) extreme _________ (adv.) true_______ (adv.) gentle________(a dv.) terrible _______ (adv.) simple ________(adv.)4. 【观察思考】We lost our way in the dark.Will you be able to make your own way to the airport?The fog was so thick that I had to feel my way to my office.It was Market Day, so the farmers with their produce forced/ p ushed their way through the street.The soldiers finally fought their way out of a heavy encircleme nt. (重围)5. Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind be cause danger excites me and makes me feel alive.虽然我的工作偶尔也有危险，但是我并不在乎，因为危险能激励我，使我感到有活力。
课时作业(三十) [选修6 Unit 5 The power of nature](限时：45分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave________something unexpected happened, which captured my attention.A．unless B．until C．when D．while2．The robber was brought to the judge，________．A. with his hands were fast tiedB. his hands to be fast tiedC. his hands fast tiedD. his hand having been fast tied3．When the boy came to himself, he found himself ________ by his teacher and classmates, which made him quite moved.A. surroundingB. surroundC. surroundedD. surrounds4．My naughty son broke my favorite album.I was about to ________ when my wife calmed me down.A．erupt B．explode C．promote D．ignore5．Made up of people from different parts of the world，the neighborhood is much more ________than any other.A．reliable B．different C．flexible D．varied6．At home, one early test of his willingness to reunite his country will be whether he will ________ any Democrats to his new cabinet.A. entertainB. appoint C．employ D．attract7．It is obvious that the hopes，goals，fears and desires ________ widely between men and women，between the rich and the poor.A．alter B．shift C．transfer D．vary8．Working hard is not only a________of great success, but is among the essential requirements.A．sign B．signalC．guarantee D．supposition9．Be careful with fire, or it will________ the whole building.A. burn downB. burn forC. burn upD. burn in10．She is eager to go to college, but anxious ________ not passing the entrance examinations.A. aboutB. throughC. overD. at11．________ the food quality, some food companies have begun to take necessary safety measures.A. GuaranteeB. GuaranteeingC. GuaranteedD. To guarantee12．________ the project in time, the staff were working at weekends.A. CompletingB. Having completedC. To have completedD. To complete13．Qian Xuesen, a key leader of New China's nuclear, missile and space programs, passed away, ________our country lose one of the greatest scientists.A．being made B．madeC．to make D．making14．Before the final examination，many students have shown________oftension.Some have trouble in sleeping while others have lost their appetite.A．signs B．marks C．anxiety D．remarks15．________by the rising price of gas，many car owners use their cars less frequently.A．Driven B．Being drivenC．To drive D．Having drivenⅡ.阅读理解A[2012·湖北卷]You've just come home, after living abroad for a few years. Since you've been away, has this country changed for the better—or for the worse?If you've just arrived back in the UK after a fortnight's holiday, small changes have probably surprised you—anything from a local greengrocer suddenly being replaced by a mobilephone shop to someone in your street moving house.So how have things changed to people coming back to Britain after seven, ten or even 15 years living abroad? What changes in society can they see that the rest of us have hardly noticed—or now take for granted? To find out, we asked some people who recently returned.Debi: When we left, Cheltenham, my home town, was a town of white,middleclass families—all very conservative(保守的). The town is now home to many eastern Europeans and lots of Australians, who come here mainly to work in hotels and tourism. There are even several shops only for foreigners.Having been an immigrant(移民) myself, I admire people who go overseas to find a job. Maybe if I lived in an inner city where unemployment was high, I'd think differently, but I believe foreign settlers have improved this country because they're more openminded and often work harder than the natives.Christine: As we flew home over Britain, both of us remarked how green everything looked. But the differences between the place we'd left behind and the one we returned to were brought sharply into focus as soon as we landed.To see policemen with guns in the airport for the first time was frightening—in Cyprus, they're very relaxed—and I got pulled over by customs officers just for taking a woolen sweater with s ome metalmade buttons out of my case in the arrivals hall. Everyone seemed to be on guard. Even the airportcarhire firm wanted a credit card rather than cash because they said their vehicles had been used by bank robbers.But anyway, this is still a green, beautiful country. I just wish more people would appreciate what they've got.16．After a short overseas holiday, people tend to ________．A．notice small changesB．expect small changesC．welcome small changesD．exaggerate small changes17．How does Debi look at the foreign settlers?A．Cautiously. B．Positively.C．Sceptically. D．Critically.18．When arriving at the airport in Britain, Christine was shocked by________．A．the relaxed policemen B．the messy arrivals hallC．the tight security D．the bank robbers19．Which might be the best title for the passage?A．Life in Britain. B．Back in Britain.C．Britain in Future. D．Britain in Memory.BCan you imagine living in a house built by recycled waste?Texas home builder Dan Phillips transforms trash into artful treasures,creating beautiful floors with wood pieces, kitchen counters from ivo rycolored bones and roofs out of license plates(牌照)．The fantastic houses which spring from his imagination are made almostentirely of materials which would otherwise have ended up in a garbage area.“People have been doing this for hundreds of thousands of years; using whatever is available to build shelter，” Phillips said，“If you think about carefully what could be used, then building materials are everywhere.”The thirteen homes he has built so far would fit better in an art museum than the residential streets of Huntsville, a conservative town of about 35，000 people.Living in these houses is a bit like living in a roadside attraction.“Almost every day, somebody knocks on the door and says ‘Is there any way that we could see？’”said Edie Wells, an artis t who rents a room in the Bone House.Her home features a stairway made of bones, floors covered in wine corks(软木塞) and beer bottle caps.Wells said visitors are most impressed when they see a bathroom withits walls, floor and ceiling entirely covered with broken mirror pieces.In addition, each house is highly energyefficient with plenty ofinsulation(隔热材料), an ondemand solar hot water heater and a system that can collect and recycle rainwater to clean the toilet and wash clothes.Phillips founded Phoenix Commotion 12 years ago with the aim of creating a new model for sustainable housing.For as little as $10，000 it builds affordable homes for single parents, lowincome families and artists.The company has used hundreds of tons of construction waste by recycling the materials into habitable buildings.Phillips tries to spread his recycledhouse idea by speaking at events across the United States, and by using the Internet to reach out to likeminded individuals.Phillips said, “I'm not going to be saving the world anytime soon.But there needs to be at least some visibility for this model in this century.”20．Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the homes built by Phillips?A．Environmentallyfriendly. B．Energyefficient.C．Convenient. D．Cheap.21．What do we know about Dan Phillips?A．He is serious and hardworking.B．He is full of imagination and intelligence.C．It didn't take him long to build the houses.D．He didn't give speeches in the United States.22．According to the passage, the houses are like artful treasures because they are ________．A．made of bones B．museumsC．admired by people D．made of various trash23．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A．Home Builder Dan PhillipsB．Green HomesC．Home Builder Dan Phillips Turns Trash into Green HomesD．A Home Builder' s LifeⅢ.书面表达假设你叫张林，你的英国朋友Andrew下月要来你校学习两个月。
