課時跟蹤檢測17

1、課時跟蹤檢測(十七).閱讀理解AIt was time for a school holiday and I was at home. My family's house was located in(位于) an area by the sea.I just sat down in front of the television.Suddenly I heard a loud noise and then the first shock started to hit. My mom and I ran to the front door. We got out and we were

2、 standing in the street holding on to each other to stand up.The ground was covered with snow. I could remember watching black cracks in the earth snaking their way along the ground. A tree in our back yard was actually cut in half.As suddenly as the earthquake started, it was over.Dead silence. The

3、n a light snow began to fall. All the power was offno radio, no TV and no communication with the outside world. We found out later that the ground area was lowered an average of 35 feet.My dad succeeded in getting home from where he worked in the city centre. Later that evening we were told to leave

4、 the area because a terrible ocean wave was expected. We spent the night and the next day and night away from home at the shelter.I often think about the courage my dad showed during that time. Before Dad retired, he was a senior manager of a famous local company. This company was damaged because of

5、 the quake. Dad stayed in the company to rebuild the business and rebuild our family home.語篇導讀本篇是記敘文。文章講的是一個冬天，一個小鎮(zhèn)發(fā)生了地震，以及地震后的一些情況。1In which season did the earthquake take place?ASpring.BSummer.CAutumn.DWinter.D推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段第五句話“The ground was covered with snow.”可知是冬天。2After the earthquake，the writer

6、's father_.Aopened up his own companyBlived with his family and did a better jobChelped neighbors build their housesDbecame a famous person in their townB細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章最后一句“Dad stayed in the company to rebuild the business and rebuild our family home.”可知，那次地震后，作者的父親留在公司重建公司，重建家園。3What would be the b

7、est title of the passage?AMy FatherBMy Mother and ICA Quake in My TownDEarthquake TipsC主旨大意題?？v觀全文可知，文章講的是一個冬天，一個小鎮(zhèn)發(fā)生了地震，以及地震后的一些情況。所以C項是文章主題。BA little knowledge and a few precautionary measures (預防措施)can greatly increase your chances of surviving an earthquake. The keys are education and preparing i

8、n advance.Or when it happens, it is too late that you take a booklet to learn then.The earthquake safety tips below will not make you an expert. However, they could make a lifesaving difference if you find yourself in an earthquake situation.Before the EarthquakeTeach all members of your family abou

9、t earthquake safety.This includes the actions you should take when an earthquake occurs，the safe places in a room such as under a strong desk, along interior walls, and places to avoid such as near windows, large mirrors, hanging objects，heavy furniture and fireplaces.During the EarthquakeIf you are

10、 indoors, stay there. Quickly move to a safe location in the room such as under a strong desk, under a strong table, or along an interior wall.If you are outdoors, move to an open area where falling objects are unlikely to strike you.Move away from buildings，power lines (電線桿) and trees.If you are dr

11、iving, slow down smoothly and stop on the side of the road. Avoid stopping on or under bridges and overpasses (天橋)，or under power lines，trees and large signs.Stay in your car.After the EarthquakeCheck for damage. If your building is badly damaged you should leave it quickly until it has been inspect

12、ed by a safety professional. If you smell or hear a gas leak (煤氣泄漏), get everyone outside and open windows and doors.If you can do it safely, turn off the gas at the meter. Report the leak to the gas company and fire department. Do not use any electrical appliances because a tiny spark could make th

13、e gas burn suddenly.語篇導讀本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹了震前、震中和震后要注意的事。4What are the key points of surviving an earthquake?ALearning some tips when an earthquake happens.BConsult the experienced survivors.CLeave where earthquakes often happen.DEducation and preparing in advance.D細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第二句“The keys are education a

14、nd preparing in advance.”可知，在地震中生存的關(guān)鍵是教育和預防。5What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?AThe booklet.BThe earthquake.CThe survival.DThe tool.B詞義猜測題。本段主要說的是地震，因此“it”指的是“the earthquake”。6What do power lines mean when an earthquake happens?AHelp.BEnergy.CSafety.DDanger.D推理判斷題。根據(jù)During t

15、he Earthquake標題下第二段中“Move away from buildings，power lines and trees.”知，當?shù)卣鸢l(fā)生時電線是危險的，所以遠離。7What should you do when you find your house is badly damaged after the earthquake?AStay where you are.BPhone 119.CLeave the house quickly.DFind your dear possessions.C細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)After the Earthquake標題下的第二句“If your

16、 building is badly damaged you should leave it quickly.”知，如果房子被地震破壞了你應立即離開。.七選五Floods are one of the most common disasters in the US. Some floods develop slowly. But flash floods (暴洪) can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain. _1_ It carries rocks and mud and

17、 can sweep away most things in its path.If a flood is likely in your area, you should：Listen to the radio or television for information.If there is any possibility of a flash flood，move at once to higher ground. _2_If you have time to prepare, you should：Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor fu

18、rniture. _3_ Do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.If you have to leave your home right away, remember these tips：·Do not walk through moving water. _4_ If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.Use a stick to check the ground in front

19、of you.·_5_ If flood water rises around your car，give up the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.Otherwise you and the car can be quickly swept away.ADo not drive into flooded areas.BDo not wait for instructions to move.CTurn off all pieces of electrical equipment.DMoving water can make you fall.EFloods can cause death and loss of treasures.FFlash floods often have a dangerous wall of water.GMud left from floodwater can contain chemicals.語篇導讀本文是一篇說明文。洪水是美國最常見的災害之一。有些洪