人教版英语高中必修一Unit 4 Earthquakes单元测试卷（附答案）

D. They keep the dolls in the hallway for a month.

31. The underlined words “the gollu” in Paragraph 3 probably mean _____. A. the collection of Indian songs B. the number of wooden steps C. the showing of the dolls D. the color of the cloth

32. What is mainly described in the text? A. Some traditional dances B. Three goddesses in India C. The history of Navarathri D. A popular festival in India

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The United States has more tornadoes (龙卷风) than any other country in the world. In a normal year there are 800 to 1,000 tornadoes. Most happen in the middle part of the country. Tornadoes form when warm and cool air meet. In the Midwest, the warm air from the Gulf of Mexico often meets the cold air from Canada.

The usual tornado season is March through May. Tornadoes form most often in the afternoon and early evening. There is often no warning of a tornado. People who live in the Midwest know the signs (征兆) of tornado activity. The sky becomes dark, often a greenish color. Dark clouds appear in the sky and there is often large hail (冰雹). Suddenly, there is a loud sound, like a train or a jet plane. Sometimes, two, three, five, ten or more tornadoes can form over a large area.

This type of tornado activity hit Oklahoma and Kansas in May 1999. The day was stormy, with heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon. As the storms continued, tornadoes began to form. Dozens of tornadoes hit towns and neighborhoods in Oklahoma, then in Kansas. Some stayed on the ground for several hours, destroying everything they touched. The tornadoes killed 43 people and injured 600 others. They destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. In some areas, not one home stood. In other areas, the tornadoes destroyed every home on the left side of the

street, but didn't touch any homes on the right side. The tornadoes lifted people and cars into the air and then threw them back down to earth. So it is important to know where to hide and how to protect yourself in the face of a tornado. 33. What can we learn about tornadoes in America? A. They may appear in groups. B. They usually happen in the summer.

C. There are more tornadoes in the Eastern States. D. There are more than 1,000 tornadoes every year.

34. The tornadoes that hit Oklahoma and Kansas in May 1999 _____. A. took place at the same time B. were the biggest in history C. came and went quickly D. brought death and destruction

35. What will the author most probably talk about next? A. Tornado dangers and warning signs. B. How to stay safe during a tornado. C. Different kinds of tornadoes. D. How a tornado forms.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

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。

Cats in ancient Egypt

Many of us love cats. They are beautiful, soft, clever and loving. The ancient Egyptians (埃及人) considered cats, also known as Mau, to be very important. They honored them with great respect (尊敬). 36 For one thing, cats helped people by keeping their homes free of mice, rats, and snakes.

Without cats Egypt could not have been the important grain-growing (谷物种植) center that it was. 37 Though I don't know what other pets the Egyptians had, cats were probably the most important. Cats were also trained to help hunters (猎人). 38 The Egyptians loved cats so much that Bast, an Egyptian goddess, was pictured in the form of a cat. Bast appeared in artwork. She was the protector of the house. This idea made a special connection between cats and children. 39 The safety of all cats was of great concern to ancient Egyptians. 40 Foreigners sometimes took cats out of Egypt secretly and took them to other lands. They traded them for treasures in these lands. Egyptian soldiers were sent to pick up cats found in other countries and bring them back home to Egypt. A. There were good reasons for that.

B. Two types of cats appeared in ancient Egypt. C. In grain fields, cats helped catch rats and mice. D. They were able to help pick up the wounded birds. E. There were even laws against getting a cat out of Egypt. F. Anyone who killed a cat on purpose would be put to death. G. That's why most Egyptian families had cats for good luck.

第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）

第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

There are three important things to be considered when choosing a job.

First, you have to 41 that you will probably be doing this job for many years. So you need to decide whether it is something you are 42 to do for a long period of time. 43 , if you don't like children, you shouldn't choose a job in 44 . But if you love children and are 45 enough to be around them all day long, then being a teacher is a good choice.

The second important thing is the 46 of work. If you 47 to live in Southern USA, you will have to choose a job that is offered there. Similarly, an ice-water fishing job would not be a(n) 48 choice if you don't like cold weather. 49 , what countries, cities or states will you have to travel to? Are you able to live in these places without problems, such as foods that don't 50 you or any other kind of problem? Some jobs require you to 51 , so you should take these things into consideration when choosing the right 52 . 53 , the advantages you will receive are another important thing to be considered. Needless to say, any employee (员工) is in need of good 54 . And you should be clear about the insurance policy of the company you want to 55 . This is especially 56 . All these above things are of great importance 57 you decide to take a new job. If they are carefully considered during the 58 period, you will probably have a great 59 . So it is necessary to 60 your long term happiness based on your job's place and advantages.

41. A. remember B. tell C. doubt D. regret 42. A. sorry B. tired C. ready D. afraid 43. A. At first B. As usual C. In fact D. For example 44. A. singing B. writing C. acting D. teaching 45. A. lucky B. healthy C. patient D. proud 46. A. art B. level C. place D. time 47. A. refuse B. want C. happen D. fail 48. A. good B. naturalC. easy D. real 49. A. Yet B. Instead C. Later D. Also 50. A. agree with B. play with C. stay with D. go with 51. A. stay B. travel C. sit D. stand 52. A. job B. personC. house D. word 53. A. Slowly B. NearlyC. Finally D. Recently 54. A. advice B. pay C. business D. education 55. A. create B. find C. manage D. join 56. A. important B. difficult C. exciting D. interesting 57. A. though B. beforeC. unless D. until 58. A. test B. successC. decision D. practice 59. A. plan B. future C. dream D. joy

60. A. turn to B. go through C. put off D. think about