Unit 4 Earthquakes 知识点题库
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
If the crust (外壳) of the earth were not pretty solid (坚固的), it would be shaking about and moving up and down frequently. However, there are places in the rocks of the earth's crust where it isn't strongly held together—where faults exist. Along the faults, one rock might push against another with great force. The energy is changed to vibration in the rocks, so they begin to shake and we have an earthquake!
The most famous one in North America was the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Seven hundred people died and property (财产) damage amounted to about $425,000,000.The greatest destruction came from the fires that followed the quake.
One of the most famous earthquakes in Europe took place in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1755. The city was destroyed and at least thirty thousand people were killed. In 1908, in Calabria and Sicily, a quake killed about seventyfive thousand people. In 1915, in central Italy, hundreds of towns and villages were damaged and thirty thousand people were killed.
Two great earthquakes that caused great damage in Asia took place in Tokyo, Japan, and in Gansu Province in China. The Tokyo quake of 1923 killed more than one hundred thousand people and destroyed the city and the city of Yokohama, too. The Chinese quake in 1920 covered more than three hundred square miles and killed about two hundred thousand people.
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（1） The first paragraph mainly tells us ________.A . where earthquakes happen B . how earthquakes happen C . the damage caused by earthquakes D . famous earthquakes in the world
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（2） The underlined word “vibration” in the first paragraph probably means “_______”.A . shaking B . force C . energy D . losing
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（3） Which of the following earthquakes killed the most people?A . The San Francisco earthquake. B . The earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal. C . The earthquake in Calabria and Sicily. D . The earthquake in central Italy.
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（4） According to the passage, we can learn that ________.A . the earth's crust in Europe is weaker than that in other places B . there were 75,000 people killed in the San Francisco earthquake C . the city of Yokohama was not greatly influenced by the Tokyo quake D . the fires following the San Francisco earthquake caused more damage than the earthquake did
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（1） It (shock) me to see how my neighbors treated their children.
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（2） They were (trap) in the burning hotel.
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（3） Two players are out of the team because of (injure).
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（4） We shouldn't waste (electrical) in our daily life.
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（5） Death finally brought an end to his (suffer).
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（6） This tie is (dirt), so I'll take it to the cleaner's.
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（7） In India there is a (nation) festival on October 20 to honour Mahandas Gandhi.
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（8） I think it is dangerous to be a (mine).
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
You may not know a lot of people when you start high school. Even if you know some new students, you still feel nervous that you don't know any upperclassmen (高年级学生) and teachers. How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces?
Most high schools welcome new students before school actually starts. These are helpful not only because you learn your way around the buildings and get to meet some of your teachers, but also because you get to meet new students. That way, when you show up on your first day of school, you may already recognize a few familiar faces.
When you talk to people, you'll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you. They're all new to the school and don't know what to expect. Talking about a common concern with your classmates can help you develop friendships.
The work in high school is something freshmen are probably worried about. The work in high school builds on what you learned in middle school, giving you a more advanced knowledge of many subjects. So you may find you have more work to do or that it's a bit more challenging (有挑战性的). If you ever find your work too difficult, teachers can give you extra help.
High school also has more activities after class than middle school, such as clubs, music and theater groups and sports teams. This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
Middle school taught you the basics of academics, time management, and social skills while providing you with a little extra support and guidance. High school gives you the chance to learn how to be more independent (独立的) and responsible (有责任的).
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（1） When new students come to school on the first day they usually feel _________.A . proud B . nervous C . excited D . happy
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（2） What are new students probably worried about?A . The learning tasks. B . The difficulty in communication. C . The way they deal with teachers. D . The training in time management.
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（3） The passage is written for _________.A . new students in high school B . new students' parents C . middle school teachers D . upperclassmen in high school
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（4） The last paragraph is mainly about _________.A . what you'll learn in high school B . what you learned in middle school C . the differences between middle school and high school D . the importance of being more independent and responsible
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
In the tenth grade，I began working for free at a vet's that was run by a friend. I wanted to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. However，on one particular Saturday morning I learnt something perhaps more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and some people could only pay for the most basic treatments. On this Saturday，a man and his young son，who was probably about 7 years old，walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. There was something wrong with the cat's left eye. But the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine. He kept quiet for a while，and then he asked where the nearest animal shelter was. Hearing this，his son cried and started to argue with him. All of a sudden，an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up，walked up to the counter，and told the man that she would pay for the cost. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person，but I only saw people do acts of kindness on TV or in movies. What the woman did made me believe that these things do happen in real life，and quite often.
Now，when I can't decide whether to help someone who is in need，I remember this woman，and then I have the courage to step up to the plate. Sometimes other people follow.
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（1） We can infer that a vet's is most probably a hospital for .A . kids B . animals C . the poor D . women
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（2） For what purpose did the writer work at the vet's?A . To help out his friend. B . To make some pocket money. C . To get some work experience. D . To learn more about society.
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（3） What would the man probably do with the cat if the woman didn't help him?A . Give it up. B . Give it to the woman. C . Give it to someone on the street. D . Take it home without treatment.
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（4） What can we learn from this passage?A . The man doesn't like keeping a cat. B . The older woman often helps people out. C . The hospital often asks for too much money. D . The man's son didn't agree to the man's first decision.
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（1） What color Tshirt does the man want to buy for his uncle?A . Red. B . Blue. C . White.
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（2） How many Tshirts will the man buy?A . 4. B . 3. C . 2.
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（3） How much money will the man pay?A . $ 100. B . $ 180. C . $ 200.
China has once again showed its ability to change the world with its "four great new (invent)" — highspeed rail, electronic payment, shared bicycle, and online shopping.
China's newgeneration highspeed train, the Fuxing Hao, is now one of the (fast) trains in the world, which can travel at a speed of 350 km/h. Besides highspeed rail, China (improve) people's lives in many other innovative ways over the last decade.
Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made much more convenient and popular both in China overseas. The leading Chinese bikesharing companies Mobike and Ofo are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain.
And back in China, when riding a shared bike, you can stop (buy) and eat whatever you want (simple) with a tap on your phone. You could easily pay with your smartphone by (scan) the seller's QR code. Cashless payment has grown into a (choose) for Chinese people — even a pancake seller is using Alipay.
As for Alipay, it was designed to serve the online shopping at first, is now the most ways to make purchases in China. You can buy anything you need without leaving your homes.
