2021-2022学年新教材高中英语 UNIT 4 NATURAL DISASTERS Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking课时检测（含解析）新人教版必修第一册.doc

1、Listening and Speaking.阅读理解AEarthquakes have killed many people and have caused serious damage to peoples life.Here are some of the worst earthquakes that happened around the world.Haiti EarthquakeA great earthquake hit Haiti on 12 January 2010.Its center was located just southwest of PortAuPrince,

2、the capital and largest city of Haiti.It is the strongest earthquake to hit the country since 1770.It led to 100，000 to 316，000 deaths and left 2 million people homeless and 3 million people in need of immediate help.At least $195 million have been given by different countries, along with a large nu

3、mber of rescue workers to support (支援) rescue efforts.Kashmir EarthquakeThe Kashmir earthquake happened on the morning of 8 October 2005.It was centered near the city of Muzaffarabad.The official number of deaths was 75，000 and there were 106，000 people who were injured.As Saturday is a normal schoo

4、l day in the area, most students were at schools when the earthquake happened.Many young people were buried under destroyed school buildings.Many people were also trapped in their homes.Reports said that entire towns and villages were completely wiped out in northern Pakistan.The serious damage was

5、mainly because of poor buildings.Indian Ocean EarthquakeKnown as the SumatraAndaman earthquake, Indian Ocean Earthquake happened on 26 December 2004.While the earthquake itself lasted for only 10 seconds, it caused a tsunami (海啸).The tsunami killed about 200，000 to 310，000 people along the shores (海

6、滨) of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, South India and Thailand.There was one death even happening at Port Elizabeth in South Africa, 8，000 miles away from the center.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了世界上三次较为严重的地震。1What can be learnt from Paragraph 2?AHaiti is a poor country.BHaiti suffered many disasters.COver 400，000 peo

7、ple died in the earthquake.DHaiti received international help after the earthquake.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，海地发生地震后，得到了来自不同国家的资金和人员的援助。2Why were many young people buried in Kashmir Earthquake?ABecause it is the strongest in history.BBecause its center was near Muzaffarabad.CBecause it happened during

8、the school time.DBecause there were too many school buildings.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的As Saturday is a normal school day in the area可知，因为克什米尔发生地震时正是学生们上课的时间，因此很多年轻人在地震中被埋。3Why does the author mention a death in South Africa in the last paragraph?ATo suggest South Africa is far away.BTo show how strong the

9、 earthquake was.CTo tell us the earthquake killed many people.DTo prove the earthquake was felt by South Africa.解析：选B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的8，000 miles away from the center可知，甚至在距离震中八千英里以外的南非都有一人遇难，作者借此说明此次地震之严重，波及面之广。BWhen Patricia went on holiday in Spain, she had no idea what would happen. She had just gr

10、aduated from a nursing school. To celebrate her graduation, she and her nursing school friends went to Spain in hopes of relaxing before beginning their busy lives as nurses.On the first day, the three girls were having a bit of lunch. As her friends stayed at the table, Patricia decided she would h

11、ead to the pool to read some books. As she was lying there, deep in her book, she heard a sudden noise. A young girl was telling a man in a chair something in another language. All of a sudden, the man jumped out of his chair and called out in English：“A boy is drowning (溺水)! Someone help！” The man

12、then ran to the pool and pulled out a young child from the water. He wasnt moving.At first, Patricia didnt do anything. “Surely there was someone more experienced than me to help this child，” she thought. She looked around and saw that no one was coming to the rescue. It had to be her.Patricia threw

13、 down her book and ran to the child. She pushed the man aside and calmly said, “Im a nurse.” At the moment, she felt that the words were true. She began administering CPR (实施心肺复苏术). After a few minutes of this, the boy coughed and spat (吐) up the water. As the boy sat up, his parents were finally he

14、re and Patricia left quietly, happy to allow the boy to be with his family again.After that shocking event, Patricia finally understood that nursing was certainly what she wanted to do.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了刚刚从护理学校毕业的新手护士Patricia为落水男孩实施心肺复苏术，最终救活了男孩的故事。4What do we know about Patricia?AShe hadnt start

15、ed work.BShe was busy working.CShe enjoyed travelling with friends.DShe wanted to get further education.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Patricia刚刚从护理学校毕业，还没有开始工作。5Why did Patricia go to the pool after lunch?ATo take a rest.BTo have a swim.CTo do some reading.DTo talk with a young girl.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，Pa

16、tricia午饭后想到泳池边看会书。6What happened to Patricia right after she saw the boy?AShe was too frightened.BShe was unsure of herself.CShe could not wait to help.DShe didnt know what to do.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，Patricia认为一定有更有经验的人来给溺水男孩实施急救，结合上文Patricia还是一名新手护士可知，她对自己不自信，不确定自己是否能救活男孩。7What influence did the sh

17、ocking event have on Patricia?AShe found nursing was a difficult job.BShe thought swimming was dangerous.CShe needed to learn more to be a nurse.DShe was sure of becoming a nurse.解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，经历了这次拯救落水男孩的事件后，Patricia更加确信她想要成为一名护士。CWith heavy rain and strong winds, Cyclone (飓风) Amphan hit th

18、e coast of India and Bangladesh on a Wednesday afternoon, destroying homes and other buildings, after forcing millions to leave home.The storm broke earlier in the week in the Bay of Bengal, the first “super cyclone” to break there since 1999. Though the storm wasnt as strong as it had been when it

19、landed, Cyclone Amphan still arrived with a force the same as a Category 3 storm (3级风暴).With wind speed of 105 miles an hour, Amphan went through villages along the coast. Most people on the coast live in very simple houses. The cyclone destroyed many of these houses, blowing the roofs (屋顶) off and

20、washing the walls away. Amphan also blew down trees and damaged electricity, telephone and Internet lines in many places along its path. The cyclone also caused huge and sudden rises in the sea level, known as “storm surges”. These surges were as high as 16 feet and pushed seawater in, ruining house

21、s and farms along the way. Although the cyclone had terrible power, it might not have been as deadly as people first feared. Thats mainly because governments took action before the cyclone hit.The governments in both India and Bangladesh were using schools as shelters. Several of the shelters were u

22、sed before for patients with COVID19. More shelters were needed than usual, because the governments were trying to fill the shelters only half full to allow enough space between people.Because of the disease, many people didnt want to depart from their homes.This was especially true in India.Part of

23、 the reason was fear of catching the disease, but it was also because many people had lost so much during the countrys lockdown (封锁).语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了飓风Amphan袭击了孟加拉国和印度的海岸，给当地造成了很大的损害。8What do we know about Cyclone Amphan?AIt followed a Category 3 storm.BIt slowed down when it landed.CIt wasnt a

24、s strong as a Category 3 storm.DIt was the strongest ever in the Bay of Bengal.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的Though the storm wasnt as strong as it had been when it landed可知，飓风Amphan登陆时速度下降了。9What is the third paragraph mainly about?AThe causes of Cyclone Amphan.BThe places Cyclone Amphan hit.CThe damage caused

25、 by Cyclone Amphan.DThe influence of Cyclone Amphan on the sea.解析：选C段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知，飓风Amphan对房屋、树木、电线、电话线、网线和农田都造成了破坏，因此本段主要介绍了飓风Amphan造成的损害。10What did the governments do to deal with Cyclone Amphan?AThey paid special attention to patients.BThey advised people to keep enough space.CThey built many n

26、ew shelters before it hit.DThey moved many people to safety before it hit.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第四段中的governments took action before the cyclone hit以及第五段中的The governments in both India and Bangladesh were using schools as shelters.可推知，政府在这次飓风袭击前已经把很多人转移到了安全的地方。11Which of the following can replace the underlin

27、ed part “depart from” in the last paragraph?ALeave.BShare.CSell. DBuild.解析：选A词义猜测题。根据画线词后的Part of the reason was fear of catching the disease和many people had lost so much可知，很多人不想离开家。.阅读七选五Many studies have shown that sitting down for a family meal is good for the spirit, the brain and the body.Here

28、are scientifically proven reasons to have meals as a family.Family meals mean better family relationships.Eating meals together can improve family relationships as it provides a time for the whole family to be together.For younger children, family meals can provide a sense of safety.They like eating

29、 with their parents. 1 In a recent Columbia University study, 71% of teenagers said they considered talking with family members as the best part of family meals.You can share your family stories. 2 Family meals relieve (缓解) stress.If you have a stressful job, finding time to eat with your family may

30、 actually leave you feeling less stressed.Researchers at Brigham Young University made a study. 3 Family meals lead to healthier food choices.A survey found that children who had meals with their families most frequently (频繁地) ate more fruits and vegetables and less fried foods. 4 Thats because they

31、 eat regular (规律的) homecooked meals, and also help in making or serving those meals. 5 According to the national Consumer Expenditure Survey, each family spent about $3，465 on meals at home, and $2，668 on meals away from home. When you spend $8 eating out, it will only cost you $4.5 in your own kitc

32、hen.AEating at home saves money.BEating healthy food helps children stay healthy.CDinner can be a great time to try out new things.DTeenagers prefer eating together as a family, too.EThey found that a family meal helped working moms relax.F.Tell stories about your first job, the pet, how names were

33、chosen, etc.GOnly 9% of teens who ate frequently with their families did poorly in school.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了与家人一起用餐的好处。1选D上一句说明了小孩子与家人一起用餐能给他们带来安全感，所以他们喜欢和父母一起吃饭。结合下一句中的71% of teenagers可以推知，本空应说明青少年和家人一起进餐的情况。2选F上一句说你可以和家人分享你们的家庭故事。空处应举例说明可以分享哪些家庭故事。3选E本段的主旨是家庭聚餐可以帮助家人缓解压力。上一句提到了一项研究，本空应说明研究人员的发现。选项E中的relax对应小标题中的relieve stress。4选B本空的主旨是家庭聚餐可以带来更健康的食物选择。结合下一句“那是因为他们可以吃到规律的家常菜，还能帮助准备食物或上菜”可知，B项(吃健康的食物能够帮助孩子们保持健康)符合上下文逻辑。5选A根据本段内容尤其是最后一句可知，本段讲在家吃饭可以省钱。