UnexplainedMysteriesoftheNaturalWorld配套练习及答案

1、Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World配套练习及答案1 .教材基础回扣（i）用所给词的适当形式填空1. （fortunate） you have at least two ways to do this.2. Just a few months ago, computers in China were（attack） by a number of serious viruses.3. There is something（mystery） about the childhood of this famous writer.4. Research（i

2、ndicate） that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary.5. The Grey Man is a（frighten） creature that lives in Scotland.6. She（claim） to be related to the Queen.7. There are three different versions of his health record currently in（exist）.8. The earthquake happened suddenly and caused

3、many deaths and much （destroy）.（n ）完成句子9. Many animals（ 灭绝）partly because they can't （适应环境）.10. Many animals are in danger（由于）human activities.11. If your ears are large or（突出,彳申出 ）,pick a hat that will cover them.12. He seemed not to be able to think of some suitable words to （阐明）his opinion.13

4、. （在白勺边缘 ）life , everything is an occasion for death.（出）联句成篇（选用练习（I）、（n）中的句子，根据语篇中的提示加以改写，完成语篇翻译）现如今，许多动物灭绝了，部分原因是它们不适应环境，部分原因是人类活动。许多猎人靠打猎为生。一些人通过卖动物皮毛而发财。庆幸的是，许多人主张政府应该采取措施来保护动物。(IV)课文缩写语法填空Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world, (cover) an area of about ten square kilometers. The

5、“ Monsterof Lake Tianchi “attracts people's attention again after several recent sightings.there was no one getting a clear look at the (mystery) creature, a local photographer claimed that its head looked like a horse. And some soldiers had ever seen it (move) on the surface of the water and fo

6、und that it had a round head with 10-centimeter horns. Someone else had also noticed that the creature moved (quick) through the water and then dived into it. Several minutes (late), it appeared again and could be seen clearly because of the calm lake.have been reports of monsters in Lake Tianchi si

7、nce the (begin) of the last century. Some people even guess that there might be similar creatures in other lakes, but the scientists are sceptical it. They all think that is unlikely that such large living creatures live in the low- temperature lake.n .能力演练提升(i )阅读理解(2014 双鸭山市中模拟 )Like any good moth

8、er, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a newbaby. They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sings to his sister in Mommy's stomach.Finally, Micha

9、el's little sister is born. But she is in serious condition. With alarm in the night, the ambulance rushes the infant to the neonatal (初生的)intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. The days go by. The little girl gets worse. The pediatric ( 儿科的)specialist tells the pa

10、rents , “ There is very little hope. Be prepared for the worst.”Karen and her husband contact a local cemetery about a burial plot. They have fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby, but now they plan a funeral. Michael keeps begging his parents to let him see his sister, “I want to s

11、ing to her, “ he says.Karen makes up her mind. She will take Michael whether they like it or not. If he doesn't see his sister now, he may never see her alive.She dresses him in an oversized suit and marches him into ICU. He looks like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognizes him

12、as a child and shouts , “ Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed. Never disturb patients here. 'The mother rises up strongly and says, “ He is not leaving until he sings to his sister !”Karen leads Michael to his sister's bedside. He gazes at the tiny infant losing the battle

13、to live. And he begins to sing. In the pure hearted voice of a 3- year-old boy, Michael sings : " You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray . Instantly the baby' girl responds. The pulse rate becomes calm and steady.The next day, the very next day, the lit

14、tle girl is well enough to go home! Woman's Day magazine called it “ themiracle of a brother's song“ The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God's love!Never give up on the people you love.1. What may the underlined words “the infant in Paragraph 2 refer

15、to?A. The baby.B. Karen.C. Mary.D. Michael.2. What do we know about the little sister after she was born?A . She was driven to St. Mary's shop.B. A doctor came to see her in her house.C. She was very thin and couldn't speak.D. She was in great danger.3. What do we know about the head nurse?A

16、 . The head nurse was careful.B. The head nurse was rude.C. The head nurse was responsible.D. The head nurse had no sympathy.4. What is the main idea of the text?A . A boy's singing saved his sister's life.B. The little girl is well enough to go home.C. Michael's little sister is born wi

17、th a serious disease.D. No children are allowed to enter the intensive care unit.(n)任务型阅读(2014贵州兴义市天赋中学模拟)How to treat your guests at a dinner partyAlmost everyone has attended a dinner party where they felt awkward._1_ Prevent unpleasant party situations for your guests with these useful tips and f

18、ind out how to treat your guests at a dinner party.As guests arrive, greet them at the door saying hello and ask how they are._2_ If there is a wine table, show them to the table and allow them to mix with other guests.If a guest arrives who doesn't know the majority of the people in the room, a

19、nnounce his presence and introduce him to everyone._3_Be modest about your food even if the food is great. And don't apologize either your guests may think they shouldn't try your food. Serve your guests or allow guests to serve themselves if food has been placed on a serving table._4_ Make

20、sure that they are ascomfortable as possible.As you and your guests dine, play a “ geto know each other game. Have the guests go around the room and give a fun fact about themselves, their favorite things to do, where they would like to live and their worst or best cooking experience._5_After the ma

21、in course is served, offer your guests dessert. Have a dessert wine ready to serve in case a guest would like to pair wine with their dessert.A. This is a great ice- breaker as well.B. This should help him feel more comfortable.C. Ask your guests often if they need more food.D. Take their coats, wel

22、come them and make them feel at home.E. Choosing a specific theme for your party is definitely a great idea.F. A great dinner party allows you to enjoy one- on-one time with your guests.G. Still more people remember dinner parties where they didn't have a good time.(出)语法填空Once upon a time there

23、was a rich merchant 1 had 4 wives. He loved the 2 (four)wife the most. He took great care of her and gave her nothing _3_ the best. He also loved the third wife very much. He was very _4_ (pride) of her and always wanted to show off her to his friends. He also loved his second wife. She is a very _5

24、_(consider) person, always patient and in fact is the merchant's close friend. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his second wife and _6_ would always help him out and tide ( 帮助渡过)him through difficult times. Now, the merchant's first wife is a very loyal partner

25、and has made great _7_ _ (contribute) in maintaining his wealth and business as well as _8_ (take) care of the household.9, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him _10(depth), he3.6.9.hardly took notice of her.1. 2.4. 5.7. 8.10. 答案I .(I )1.Fortunately 2.attacked3. mysterious 4.indicates 5.frightening 6.claims 7.existence 8.destruction(n )1.die out; adapt to the environment2. due to 3.stick out 4.throw light on 5.At the edge of(m )Nowadays, many animals die out partly because they can&