2020秋高中英语 Unit 5 The power of nature Section 2训练与检测（含解析）新人教版选修6.doc

1、Unit 5Section .阅读理解AIn the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas.Of these, only about half a dozen generate the strong, circling winds of 75 miles per hour or more that give them hurricane status, and several usually make their way to the

2、 coast.There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.The great storms that hit the coast start as innocent circling disturbances (气旋) hundredseven thousandsof miles out to sea.As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried

3、westward by the trade winds.When conditions are just right, warm, moist (潮湿的) air flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, moves upward through it and comes out at the top.In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain，and with it the heat is switched to energy in the form of stron

4、g winds.As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to turn around in a counterclockwise motion (逆时针方向)The average life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine.The energy in the heat released (释放) by a hurricanes rainfall in a single day wo

5、uld satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months.Water, rather than wind, is the main source of death and destroying in a hurricane.A typical hurricane brings 6to12inch downpours resulting in sudden floods.Worst of all is the powerful movement of the seathe mount

6、ains of water moving towards the lowpressure hurricane center.The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves towards shore.文章大意：文章讲述了飓风的形成过程是达到每小时75英里以上的热带风暴形成的，和飓风给大自然和人类带来的巨大危害。1An ordinary tropical storm is called a hurricane when _B_.Ait occurs in the Caribbean seasBits winds

7、reach 75 miles per hourCit makes its way to the coastlineDits winds begin to circle on the sea解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知其中只有约一半会形成至少每小时75英里的强热带气旋，这样就会形成飓风，有些还会登陆海岸。2The counterclockwise movement of the hurricane is caused by _C_.Athe lowpressure area in the center of the stormBthe force of waves of waterCt

8、he increasing heatDthe trade winds解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“As the heat increases，the young hurricane begins to turn around in a counterclockwise motion (逆时针方向)”可知，当热度上升，刚产生的飓风就开始以逆时针方向盘旋。3What does the third paragraph mainly talk about？_A_AThe hurricane is extraordinarily powerful.BThe hurricane is used to ge

9、nerate electricity.CThe hurricane can otherwise offer an unusual sight.DThe hurricane can give people an unforgettable experience.解析：段落大意题。第三段内容：一般一场飓风的持续时间大约是9天，但是它所携带的能量是我们无法想象的。飓风的降雨所释放的能量在一天里就可以满足整个美国6个多月的电力需要。4What is the worst thing about a hurricane？_A_AThe rough water.BThe violent winds.CThe

10、 heat it gives out.DThe length of its life.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“Water，rather than wind，is the main source of death and destroying in a hurricane.”可知，水是飓风造成死亡和破坏的主要因素，而不是风。BTime flies, but the tracks of time remain in books and museums.This is what made a recent tragedy in Brazil even more terrible.On Sept

11、 2, a big fire broke out in the National Museum of Brazil, the oldest scientific institution in the country, in Rio de Janeiro.Two hundred years of work, research and knowledge were lost, Brazilian President Michel Temer wrote on Twitter after the fire.Its a sad day for all Brazilians.Most of the 20

12、 million pieces of history are believed to have been destroyed.Only as little as 10 percent of the collection may have survived, Time reported.Among all the items, there were Egyptian mummies, the bones of uniquely Brazilian creatures such as the longnecked dinosaur Maxakalisaurus, and an 11,500year

13、old skull called Luzia, which was considered one of South Americas oldest human fossils.Besides these, Brazils local knowledge also suffered.The museum housed world famous collections of local objects, as well as many audio recordings of local languages from all over Brazil.Some of these recordings,

14、 now lost, were of languages that are no longer spoken.“The tragedy this Sunday is a sort of national suicide (自杀), a crime against our past and future generations.”Bernard Mello Franco, one of Brazils bestknown reporters wrote on the newspaper site.The cause of the fire is still unknown, as BBC New

15、s reported on Sept 3.After the fire burned out, crowds protested (抗议) outside the museum to show their anger at the loss of the irreplaceable items of historical value.According to Emilio Bruna, an ecologist at the University of Florida, museums are living, breathing places of who we are and where w

16、eve come from, and the world around us.Those insects pinned in a drawer, or those fish in a jar, or a feathered cape (斗篷) you might see in a display case that represents a little piece of who we are as a people, as humans, as part of a greater world, he told National Geographic.Just as underwater gr

17、ass floats on the surface if it loses its roots, a nation is lost without its memories.文章大意：巴西博物馆在一场大火中几乎化为灰烬，很多历史文物都被烧毁了，包括一些巴西本土的文物，相关的历史知识也就此失去。很多人对此表示了惋惜之情。5What do we know from Brazilian Presidents words on Twitter？_D_AHe felt responsible for the fire of National Museum.BThe museum is the oldes

18、t national scientific institution.CAll Brazilians felt sorry for the fire that day.DThe fire caused serious historical loss to Brazil.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Two hundred years of work, research and knowledge were lost, Brazilian President Michel Temer wrote on Twitter after the fire.Its a sad day for all B

19、razilians.” 以及第三段中的“Most of the 20 million pieces of history are believed to have been destroyed.”可知，对所有巴西人来说，这是一个可悲的日子，承载着2000万年历史的文物大部分都被烧毁，只剩下10%的藏品幸免于难。火灾给巴西造成了严重的历史损失。故选D。6Which of the following might have survived in the big fire？_C_AEgyptian mummies.BThe longnecked dinosaur Maxakalisaurus.CSo

20、me audio recordings of local languages.DAn 11,500yearold skull called Luzia.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段可知，承载着2000万年历史的文物大部分都被烧毁，只剩下10%的藏品幸免于难。在烧毁的这些藏品中，有埃及木乃伊、巴西特有的长颈恐龙马萨卡利神龙的骸骨以及11.5万年前的人类头骨化石“露西亚”。但没有说哪种藏品幸免于难。根据第四段内容可知，博物馆中藏有闻名全球的巴西当地文物以及巴西各地语言的大量音频档案。如今被烧毁的一些音频中还录有已经失传的语言。由此可推断，虽然来自巴西各地的许多当地语言录音中的一些已经丢失一部分，但

21、仍旧有一些本地语言的录音幸存下来。故选C。7After the fire，_D_.Aall the records of local knowledge were destroyedBthe rate of suicide and crime was rising sharplyCpeople protested against the abuse of power of the governmentDpeople of different walks of life showed their pity for the fire解析：推理判断题。根据第六段中的“After the fire b

22、urned out, crowds protested outside the museum to show their anger at the loss of the irreplaceable items of historical value.”可知，火灾过后，人群聚集在博物馆外抗议，表达他们对于失去这些无可替代的珍贵历史文物的愤怒。由此可判断出，各行各业的人们对火灾的惋惜。故选D。8In which section of a newspaper can we read this article？_B_AAdvertisement. BNews report.CCampus life.

23、DGeography.解析：文章出处题。本文是关于巴西博物馆发生大火的一篇新闻报道，因此应该出现在新闻报道部分。故选B。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Playing badminton (羽毛球) can be a fantastic weight loss exercise._1.C_ Whats more, playing badminton has other health benefits for your entire body.When playing badminton, you get to run up and do

24、wn the court.You jump up high and bend down low when playing.Your movement has to be flexible, with good handeye coordination (协调)The movements give your legs good exercise.At the same time, swinging the racket exercises your arms, shoulders, stomach and back.Before you know it, your entire body has

25、 benefited from better coordination._2.A_Playing badminton can actually lower your blood pressure, and reduce your chances of heart disease._3.B_ Your body will be better defended against the deadly heart attacks.Whether you are suffering from high blood pressure or simply trying to prevent it, badm

26、inton is a great sport.Some people enjoy the social life the sport can bring.Gyms often host leagues, tournaments, and parties._4.F_ So dont just watch a television program about losing fat.Get out there and socialize in an organized badminton league._5.G_ Hundreds of unwanted fat can be burned off

27、with all of the physical movements involved with the sport.Whether you are on the sand at the local beach, or inside a gym, playing badminton can be an enjoyable weight loss exercise.AYou can even grow stronger and more attractive.BPlaying the game, you can make your heart stronger.CTo people of dif

28、ferent ages, it is also an easy, light exercise.DIt is important to drink plenty of water when playing the sport.EYou can find a badminton court in public parks or some gyms.FThey provide chances for you to meet friends, or other people with similar interests.GOf course, one of the most welcome bene

29、fits of playing badminton is always quick weight loss.文章大意：打羽毛球是一项绝佳的运动，除了减肥之外，它还可以帮你塑造身材、提高心脏的健康水平，并且在打球的过程中你还能拓展自己的社交圈。解析：1空格前后两句讲的是打羽毛球的好处，并且主语都为playing badminton，故C项符合语境。C项中的it指代playing badminton，语意为：对不同年龄的人来说，它也是一项简单、轻松的运动。2该段讲的是打羽毛球给四肢和身体协调带来的好处，故A项符合语境，讲的也是打羽毛球给身体带来的好处：你甚至会变得更强壮、更具吸引力。3上句提到打羽

30、毛球可以降低血压、减少得心脏病的几率，下句说你的身体能够更好地抵御致命的心脏病的发作，故B项符合语境：打羽毛球可以让你的心脏更强健。4上句说体育馆经常举办联赛、锦标赛和聚会，故F项紧承上文，说明了这些联赛、锦标赛和聚会的作用：它们能为你与志趣相投的朋友和其他人提供见面的机会。5由下句可知，大量的多余脂肪都可以通过打羽毛球时所做的肢体运动被燃烧掉，故此处讲的应该是打羽毛球可以帮助人们减肥这一好处，因此G项符合文意：当然，打羽毛球最受欢迎的好处之一是它可以帮人们快速减肥。.语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The wedding took place in a

31、 Birmingham hotel.The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sport car.Her father looked nervous and _1.uncomfortable_(comfortable) in front of the cameras.The bride _2.wore_(wear) a silk wedding dress.She smiled nervously at the _3.waiting_ (wait) photographers and went to a room on t

32、he first floor_4.where_she met her future husband for the very first time.Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell were the winners of a radio stations _petition_ (compete)Its aim was to find two strangers prepared _6.to marry_(marry)without having met each other.Miss Germaine, 23, is _7.a_model.Mr Cordell,

33、27, is a TV salesman.They were among the two hundred people who entered a special “experiment” _8.organized_ (organize) by BMRB radio in Birmingham，England.Greg, and Carla were among eight finalists who were interviewed live on a radio.They took a lie detector(测谎仪) test and the station also spoke to

34、 their friends and family about their personalities.The _9.judges_ (judge) included an astrologer(占星家) who declared that they were suited.The couple celebrated their wedding with a wedding breakfast and a party for 100 guests in the evening，_10.but_not everyone shared their joy.Miss Germaines mother

35、 looked anxious throughout the wedding and Mr Cordells parents were reported to be less than delighted.文章大意：这篇短文讲的是一对通过电台节目选拔出来的陌生人结为夫妻的故事。解析：1考查形容词。根据空前面的nervous可知，此处表示不舒服的。所以填uncomfortable。2考查动词的时态。根据上下文可知，此处表示过去的事情，所以用一般过去时。3考查非谓语动词。此处指正等在那儿的摄影师。waiting是现在分词作定语。4考查定语从句。where引导定语从句，修饰room。定语从句中缺少地点状语，所以填where。5考查名词。此处表示“广播电视台的比赛”，空处需要填名词。6考查非谓语动词。be prepared to do sth.准备做某事。7考查冠词。此处指一位模特。不定冠词a，表示数量“一”。8考查非谓语动词。organized by BMRB radio in Birmingham，England是过去分词短语作定语修饰a special“experiment”。organize和被修饰词之间是被动关系，且organize这一动作已发生。9考查名词复数。此处指裁判包括一名占星家，由此可知不止一名裁判，所以用复数。10考查连词。空前后是转折关系。