2020-2021学年新教材高中英语 课时作业15 UNIT 4 Natural disasters Listening and Speaking .doc

1、UNIT 4 Natural disasters.阅读理解Hurricane Babette reached the northeastern United States today and caused death and destruction everywhere.The killer storm carried winds of 135 miles per hour.The high winds and heavy rains, together with the force of the Atlantic Ocean, created extremely dangerous wave

2、s.It is not yet known how many people died or were hurt in this storm，but it is said that the numbers will be very high.The damage to homes, business and crops will run into billions of dollars.Now that the storm is over，the long，slow rebuilding will begin.With the arrival of the tornado season, the

3、 National Weather Service is again telling people how to protect themselves from these deadly storms.The winds from tornadoes are the most violent winds on Earth.They can blow up to 400 miles per hour.A tornado looks like a funnel(漏斗)It is also very loud.It may sound like a train coming at you.In fa

4、ct, the winds from a tornado can pick up a train and throw it around.If a tornado is seen in your area，it is very important that you protect yourself.A basement (地下室) is the safest place to go.Try to wait under a table in the basement.If your building does not have a basement, stay on the ground flo

5、or but lie flat under a bed or table.Stay away from windows.If you are outside or in your car, try to find a narrow place to lie down in.As the area tries to deal with the worst flood of the century, there are many heartwarming stories of people helping other people.From all over the world people ha

6、ve sent food and clothes to help the thousands who have had to leave their homes.Many volunteers have come to help to make sandbags and use them to build walls against the overflowing river.While the result of this disaster will be terrible for many, it is beautiful to see people coming together to

7、help others and save lives，and property(财产)本文是一篇说明文。讲述了自然灾害带给人们的灾难，介绍了在这些灾难中自保的方法，还描写了人们在这些灾难中表现出的可贵品质。1Which of the following is WRONG about tornados?AThey look like a funnel.BThey come regularly every year.CThey are the most violent winds on Earth.DThey carry winds of 135 miles per hour.答案：D解析：细节理

8、解题。根据第一段第二句The killer storm carried winds of 135 miles per hour.说明这个风速是飓风的风速，而不是龙卷风的速度，故D是关于龙卷风的错误说法。2What should a person who sees a tornado in his area try to avoid?AStaying on the ground floor but lie down under a bed.BGoing to the basement and wait under a table.CFinding a deep narrow place to l

9、ie down in.DDriving his car away as fast as possible.答案：D解析：细节理解题。由第二段最后一句“. or in your car，try to find a narrow place to lie down in.”可知应该停车而不是快速行驶。3What can we learn from the passage?AHurricane Babette damaged the northwestern coast of the US.BWhen theres flooding, sandbags can be made and used to

10、 build walls.CThe National Weather Service often takes measures to protect the local people.DPeople are often reminded of how to protect themselves from snowstorms.答案：B解析：细节理解题。由第三段“.make sandbags and use them to build walls against the overflowing river.”可知沙袋可以筑成墙用来抵挡洪水。.七选五How to Make a Great Firs

11、t ImpressionYouve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that allimportant first impression.Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers._1_Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean.The handshake s

12、hould not be too strong or weak.Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left._2_.Be on timeWhen meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing.You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad imp

13、ression._3_. Its better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic.Introduce yourself and ask for names Make sure you properly introduce yourself.Ask for their names in a polite way._4_. This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future.Always remember to stand

14、 up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone youre with.Make good conversationTo get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you._5_. A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to (产生共鸣)AUse body languageBHave a prop

15、er handshakeCRepeat the names and use them later in conversationDAs a general rule，plan to arrive about 30 minutes earlyEIt could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobbyFYoull be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impressionGHowever, dont have your left hand in your pocket becau

16、se this appears impolite本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四条给别人留下好的第一印象的建议。1B解析：根据空下面一段内容可知，在你和别人握手的时候，要保证你的手干净；握手不要太用力也不要太轻。这些都属于恰当的握手方法，故B项符合文意。2G解析：本段主要介绍的是正确的握手方法。根据空前句可知，大多数人使用右手握手，除非他们有(特别的)理由使用左手，故G项符合语境。3D解析：根据空后句可知，在见面的地方闲逛要比堵在路上更好，故D项符合语境。4C解析：根据空前句可知，要用礼貌的方法询问对方的名字，故C项符合语境。5E解析：根据空前句可知，在对话时要努力找到对话双方的共同之处，故E项符合语境。