高中英语module4sandstormsinasiaperiodwarmupreading同步测试1外研版必修3

Module 4Sandstorms in AsiaPeriod One Warmup & Reading ()基础落实.课文理解1What is the best description about a sandstorm according to the text?AIt is a major disaster for many Asian countries for centuries.BIt is strong wind carrying sand.CIt is a way to cause land to become desert.DIt is a kind of natural disaster that cant be treated.2What is the main reason for the increase of sandstorms in China recently?ATo be close to many deserts.BThe worsening of the weather in China.CDesertification.DCutting down trees and digging up grass.3What effects are sandstorms bringing to people living in cities?AThe whole city is usually covered in a thick and brownyellow dust.BTraffic moves very slowly.CPeople cant breathe well and the dust makes them ill.DAll of the above.4What is the best way to avoid the effects from the sandstorm?ATo live far away from deserts.BTo stay at home when a sandstorm happens.CTo wear a mask if you want to go out.DTo plant more trees.5Which of the following is NOT the element to make Central Asia，North America，Central Africa and Australia the four main places where there are sandstorms? AThe climate in these places is rather bad.BThey are all the places with big deserts.CThe natural environment in these places is worsening every year.DThe governments in these places pay little attention to the protection of nature.课文缩写Sandstorms have been a major 1._ for many Asian countries for centuries.Scientists have tried many ways to solve this problem and in China，a mass 2._ has been started to help solve it.3_ are strong，dry winds that carry sand.They are often so thick that you cant see the sun，and the wind is sometimes strong enough to move sand 4._.Northwest China is part of the sandstorm centre in Central Asia.Sandstorms begin in desert areas.Sandstorms sometimes 5._ Beijing.Citizens wake up to an orange sky and strong winds that cover the city in a thick，brownyellow 6._.The Chinese Central Weather Station can 7._ a sandstorm some weeks before it arrives in Beijing，but the 8._ of the storm sometimes 9._ people.The desert is only 250 kilometres away to the west of Beijing.In order to 10._ it coming nearer，the government has planted more than 30 billion trees and plans to continue planting for the next five years.介、副词填空1“To have been caught _ a sandstorm was a terrible experience，” he said.2Sandstorms in China appear to have increased in recent years _ a result of “desertification”3This is a process that happens when land becomes desert because of climate changes and because people cut _ trees and dig _ grass.4It was the most frightening and most dangerous situation Ive ever been _.5Citizens wake _ to an orange sky and strong winds that cover the city _ a thick，brownyellow dust.能力提升阅读理解AIn the early morning on February 28，a sandstorm with strong winds caused a train to derail in Chinas far west.The accident killed four people and injured about 30.The 11car train had just left a station in Turpan in Xinjiang when it was hit.“A strong sandstorm broke the window soon after the train left Turpan.Then it blew some of the cars off the rail，”a passenger said.The train had been running between the capital city of Urumqi and Aksu，in the west.Sandstorms happen a lot in that area.They are fed by the deserts of Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia.Powerful winds blow the sands toward Beijing and the eastern cities each spring.A sandstorm is a common natural disaster.It usually happens in deserts.Strong winds blow a huge amount of sand into the air.Sandstorms are so strong that they can blow you 1 to 1.5 meters away from where you were standing.Unlike some other disasters，sandstorms come with a warning.If you see the clouds with a dark brown color，that means there may be a sandstorm.Xinjiang is one of the areas where sandstorms happen most often，which results from a dry climate，vast desert and a strong wind.It is in northwestern China.Xinjiang has mountains on four sides.The Tianshan Mountains，which are in the middle，divide the land into two large basins(盆地)Both basins have deserts in their centers.They are the source of sandstorms.The passes and valleys(山谷) between the mountains are the places where strong winds are likely to form.1The underlined word “derail” most probably means “_”Acome to an endBcrash into another trainCcome off the trackDcatch fire2By saying the underlined sentence，the author may want to _.Awarn us not to walk in sandstormsBgive us an example of a sandstormCadvise us to think of ways to reduce sandstormsDtell us about the damage of sandstorms3What is the main idea of the last but one paragraph?AHow a sandstorm happens.BWhat a sandstorm is.CWhere a sandstorm happens.DWhat causes a sandstorm.4According to the last paragraph，the following factors contribute to a sandstorm EXCEPT the _.Adry climate Bstrong windCsand source Dblack cloudBApart from speeches，in my point of view，we can use our eyes to express ourselves.And through ones eyes，we can read sorrow，happiness，encouragement，and many other emotions.Eyes are always the most direct organs to reveal our thoughts.Until now I still remember an experience，which happened when I took part in a singing contest at the age of nine.It was the power of my mothers eyes that encouraged me to go for it.I had shown great interest in singing before that，but I was too shy to sing in public.So one day my mother took me to sign up for the singing contest.With my mothers company and encouragement，I was determined to meet that challenge.Standing on the stage，I suddenly found I had become the focus of all attention.I got so nervous that I couldnt even keep my eyes open.When it was my turn to be introduced to the audience and sing，I became even more nervous.I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed to have left meI couldnt remember anything.Searching for help，I met my mothers eyes which were sparkling with encouragement and strong power.It seemed that they were speaking to me，“Take it easy.You can do it！Ill always be with you！”I read the message in her eyes and at that moment I got my confidence back and began to sing my song.When I came down from the stage，she came up to me，saying，“Great！Im proud of you！” and gave me a big hug.At that moment，I saw her eyes filled with tears of joy.Sometimes，you see，just a look of encouragement from a loved one can make a shy person brave.5Whats the authors purpose of telling us about her unforgettable experience?ATo prove that we can express ourselves through our eyes.BTo explain that our eyes are an important par