课时跟踪检测17.doc

课时跟踪检测(十七)Ⅰ.阅读理解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 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. Then a light snow began to fall. All the power was off—no 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 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 the quake. Dad stayed in the company to rebuild the business and rebuild our family home.[语篇导读]　本篇是记叙文。

文章讲的是一个冬天，一个小镇发生了地震，以及地震后的一些情况1．In which season did the earthquake take place?A．Spring.　　 B．Summer.C．Autumn.　　 D．Winter.D　[推理判断题根据第二段第五句话“The ground was covered with snow.”可知是冬天]2．After the earthquake，the writer's father______________.A．opened up his own companyB．lived with his family and did a better jobC．helped neighbors build their housesD．became a famous person in their townB　[细节理解题根据文章最后一句“Dad stayed in the company to rebuild the business and rebuild our family home.”可知，那次地震后，作者的父亲留在公司重建公司，重建家园。

]3．What would be the best title of the passage?A．My Father　　 B．My Mother and IC．A Quake in My Town　　 D．Earthquake TipsC　[主旨大意题纵观全文可知，文章讲的是一个冬天，一个小镇发生了地震，以及地震后的一些情况所以C项是文章主题]BA little knowledge and a few precautionary measures (预防措施)can greatly increase your chances of surviving an earthquake. The keys are education and preparing in 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 life－saving difference if you find yourself in an earthquake situation.Before the EarthquakeTeach all members of your family about 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 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 (电线杆) and trees.If you are driving, slow down smoothly and stop on the side of the road. Avoid stopping on or under bridges and overpasses (天桥)，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 inspected by a safety professional. If you smell or hear a gas leak (煤气泄漏), 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 the gas burn suddenly.[语篇导读]　本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了震前、震中和震后要注意的事。

4．What are the key points of surviving an earthquake?A．Learning some tips when an earthquake happens.B．Consult the experienced survivors.C．Leave where earthquakes often happen.D．Education and preparing in advance.D　[细节理解题根据第一段第二句“The keys are education and preparing in advance.”可知，在地震中生存的关键是教育和预防]5．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．The booklet.　　 B．The earthquake.C．The survival.　　 D．The tool.B　[词义猜测题本段主要说的是地震，因此“it”指的是“the earthquake”]6．What do power lines mean when an earthquake happens?A．Help.　　 B．Energy.C．Safety.　　 D．Danger.D　[推理判断题。

根据During the Earthquake标题下第二段中“Move away from buildings，power lines and trees.”知，当地震发生时电线是危险的，所以远离]7．What should you do when you find your house is badly damaged after the earthquake?A．Stay where you are.B．Phone 119.C．Leave the house quickly.D．Find your dear possessions.C　[细节理解题根据After the Earthquake标题下的第二句“If your building is badly damaged you should leave it quickly...”知，如果房子被地震破坏了你应立即离开]Ⅱ.七选五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 carri。