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1、Unit 4 Earthquakes 同步练习(八)I完形填空(每题2分，共40分)The cowboys 1 lived in the United States of America before there were good roads or big modern cities used to 2one the huge open spaces of 3 called ranges (放牧区),because that was 4 the cows that they looked after could find plenty of grass and 5 But when the
2、time came to _6_ the cows, there were no buyers out on the ranges, so the 7 had to be taken into markets.In the early days it was a hard 8 getting the cows to the markets where they were 9 It was no good killing them on the ranges because there were no 10 or railways to carry the_11 The cattle had t
3、o be driven along in a large herd to the 12 where they were needed. The places with lots of people living there who needed_13 were often tens of thousands of miles away from the ranges. The 14 were rounded up, and those to be sent away were kept 15 .On the track the 16 was the track boss, who told t
4、he men 17 to do. He decided where they should _18_the nights. Hundreds or maybe thousands of cattle were taken on the track. The herd was not made to move too 19 If they rushed along they would get thin and not worth much money at market Some cowboys rode _20_ them, some in front of them and others
5、at the back.1. A. whom B. who C. that D. which2. A. study B. play C. live D. farm3. A. island B. grassland C. sands D. farmland4. A. the place B. there C. the land D. where5. A. food B. grainC. water D. vegetables6. A. sell B. buy C. kill D. raise7. A. sheep B. deer C. horses D. cows8. A. work B. pr
6、actice C. job D. game9. A. killed B. sold C. bought D. kept10. A. trucks B. carsC. buses D. jeeps11. A. bones B. meat C. bodies D. cows12. A. ranges B. grassland C. country D. towns13. A. cows B. cattle C. cowboys D. meat14. A. cattle B. animals C. cowboys D. sheep15. A. separate B. dead C. together
7、 D. hungry16. A. helper B. seller C. buyer D. leader17. A. where B. when C. why D. what18. A. stop B. work C. spend D. walk19. A. slowly B. quickly C. busily D. quietly20. A. beside B. behind C. before D. among阅读理解(每题5分，共60分) AIt is only during the last few years that man has generally realized that
8、 in the world of nature a balance exists (存在 ) between all forms of life. No living thing can exist by itself; it is part of a system in which all forms of life are joined together. If we change one part of the nature order, this will in turn almost certainly bring about changes in some other part.T
9、he cutting down of forests reduces the supply of oxygen. The killing of weeds and insects by chemicals leads to the widespread poisoning (中毒) of animals and birds. The throwing of waste products into the ocean hurts life in the sea, while waste gases change the chemical balance of atmosphere and shu
10、t out some of the suns necessary life-giving rays.And so we could go on, adding more examples, until in despair (绝望) we might feel like giving up the struggle to control and keep within limits these harmful human activities. Man is very clever at changing the world around him to satisfy his immediat
11、e need, but he is not so clever at looking far ahead, or at thinking about what the future results of his action might be. Man may well destroy himself in his attempt (企图) to be too ambitious (野心).21. The examples given in the second paragraph are evidences (证据) that_.A. it is during the last few ye
12、ars that man has generally known the balance of natureB. there are some living things which can exist by themselves without changeC. all forms of life belong to a system in which all the parts can be changed for anotherD. we cannot change one form of life without destroying the balance of nature22.
13、The last paragraph suggests that, in mans attempt to increase immediate benefits,_.A. man often fails to think about his future results of his actionB. man is always too ambitious to planning distant futureC. man often feels that he will have to give up in despairD. man is always anxious to control
14、and keep his activities within limits23. Which of the following statements is true?A. Cutting down woods does little harm to human beings.B. Man has to pay much attention to the future results of his present action.C. Oxygen comes from forests.D. This passage tells us to try our best to get as much
15、as possible immediately.24. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. The Secret of NatureB. The Balance of NatureC. The Order of NatureD. The Change of NatureBAt the age of sixteen Gray left the small town of Pineville, where he was bora Twenty years later Gray found himself back
16、on a visit He went to see his old friend Tom Clark, who was busy preparing to welcome a well-known writer, who had been invited to give a talk on modern literature (文学) at the public library that very evening. Since he happened to have read a book or two by the famous writer, Gray gladly accepted th
17、e invitation when Tom asked him to go to the talk.Tom was going to introduce the guest speaker to the audience (听众). So they went to the library a little earlier to greet him. As the guest had not yet arrived, Gray left Tom and went into the main reading-room where a large crowd had already gathered
18、. He was sorry to find that he didnt know a single person there. And he found a seat in the corner and sat patiently waiting.When it was about time for the talk to begin, Gray saw Tom standing at the doorway making a sign for him to come out. Tom looked worried about something, thererfore, Gray rose
19、 from his seat immediately and went out to him. Tom explained to him that he had just had a telephone call from the writers secretary. Their speaker had missed his flight and would not be arriving! While they were thinking about the problem, Tom suddenly asked Gray if he would mind filling in as the
20、 speaker. Gray hardly led back into the reading-room to address the waiting audience!25. Gray went to the town of Pinevl _.A. to welcome a well-known writerB. to visit Tom, an old friend of hisC. to give a talk at the public libraryD. to listen to a talk on modern literature26. Tom asked Gray to go
21、to the library with him because_.A. Gray knew of the famous writerB. The guest had not arrived yetC. Gray would be asked to give a talkD. Tom should go there a little earlier27. The underlined word address in the last sentence means_.A. say sorry toB. give a talk toC. explain something toD. write a
22、name to28. We can infer that_.A. Gray was also a well-known writerB. Gray knew nothing at all about modern literature.C. Some of the audience would be surprised to see GrayD. none of the waiting audience knew the guest speakerCThey tell us the origins of basketball can go back to Springfield, Massac
23、husetts, where James Naismith invented a game for those who were always cutting mens gym class to play. The young men were unable to stay still and longed for a sport that was both exciting and interesting. After thinking over how to fill this blank, Naismith snatched some peach baskets, threw them
24、a football and told them to go play.And so they did, nine to a side, wearing wool pants and turtlenecks (高领毛衣). Basketball was officially born, in a form that is hardly recognizable today.The game that celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday has been quite popular. Those who have watched and playe
25、d and coached (训练) basketball realize Springfields importance in their sports history. For it was the place where the game originated.For Larry Bird, the game of basketball was born in a small town called French Lick, Indian-a, where, walking to his grandmothers house from school every day, he passe
26、d a court full of older, stronger players. Most times he was too cold and hungry to play. Most times he played anyway, until the game became his great interest and his lifeblood.Earvin Johnson had never heard of French Lick as a child. He was sure the game of basketball was invented in East Lansing,
27、 Michigan, where, after helping his father collect rubbish in the morning, he would seize an old plastic basketball and shake off the cold by shooting jumper after jumper. After a while, a warm feeling would come upon him, in spite of the snow.29._ was probably a teacher or a coach.A. Larry BirdB. E
28、arvin JohnsonC. Earvin Johnsons fatherD. James Naismith30. Some young men were cutting mens gym class because_.A. they found that mens gym class was not importantB. they thought they should improve the game of footballC. they didnt think gym class was exciting or interestingD. they believed the game
29、 of basketball would be exciting and interesting31. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author seems to think that James Naismith invented the game of basketball.B. Earvin Johnson was sure the game of basketball was invented in East Lansing, Michigan.C. Larry Bird thought the game of basketbal
30、l was born in a small town of France.D. People dont agree with each other about the origins of the game of basketball.32. From the passage we can infer that_.A. Naismith also invented the game of footballB. Larry Bird was a French basketball playerC. Earvin Johnson was also a dustmanD. basketball ga
31、me is very popular in the countryI完形填空(每题15分，计30分)India is the home of tigers. Every year, many people are killed 1 tigers. The tiger, 2 , does not always eat men. It likes wild animals 3 It is only 4 the tiger is old or wounded 5 it eats men. But once it has 6 the flesh ofmen, it goes on _7 men _8
32、food. When a man-eater such as this is discovered, people are much 9 and they have to stop 10 in the fields.There are many ways to put an end 11 such 12 animals. One way is that some men 13 long guns ride on elephants 14 other men drive the tiger towards them.Another way is for a hunter to sit in a
33、tree 15 the place where a tiger has eaten somebody. If the tiger 16 for another meal, the hunter will kill it in the 17 place. A goat may be tied 18 the tree for the tiger to kill.The most dangerous way is to hunt a tiger 19 foot, but the man must be brave and can shoot well _20 he would be killed b
34、y the tiger.1. A. through B. by C. with D. for2. A. but B. yetC. however D. although3. A. well B. badly C. better D. less4. A. while B. whenC. as D. the time5. A. which B. who C. that D. when6. A. felt B. touched C. had D. tasted7. A. to kill B. killing C. with killing D. kill8. A. for B. with C. as
35、 D. like9. A. happy B. excited C. afraid D. sad10. A. to work B. working C. to walk D. work11. A. to B. at C. for D. of12. A. danger B. dangerous C. in danger D. afraid13. A. carry B. take C. had D. with14. A. but B. and C. while D. when15. A. near B. nearby C. besides D. about16. A. goes B. comes C
36、. returns D. gets17. A. hide B. hidC. hidden D. hiding18. A. to B. at C. on D. about19. A. stand B. stood C. standing D. on20. A. and B. butC. or D. unless阅读理解(每题25分，共20分，共2篇)AEqual pay for equal work is a phrase used by the American women who feel that they are unfairly treated by society. They say
37、 it is not right for women to be paid less than men for the same work.People who are against the view (mainly men) have an answer to this. They say that men have more responsibilities (责任) than women: a married man is expected to earn money to support his family and to make important decisions, so i
38、t is right for men to be paid more. There are some people who hold even stronger views than this are against married women working at all When wives go out to work, they say, the home and children are given no attention to. If women are encouraged by equal pay to take fulltime jobs, they will be una
39、ble to do the things they are best at doing: making a comfortable home and bringing up children. They will have to give up their present position in society.This is exactly what the women want to give up. They want to escape from the limited place which society expects them to fill, and to have free
40、dom to choose between a career and home life, or a mixture of the two. Women have the right not only to equal pay but also to equal chances.These women have expressed their view strongly by using the famous saying, All men are created equal. They point out that the meaning of this sentence was all h
41、uman beings are created equal.21. The women use the phrase equal pay for equal work to demand that_.A. men should be paid less than womenB. womens work should be easier than menC. men and women should be paid the same amount of money for the same workD. people doing harder work should earn more22. P
42、eople who disagree with the womens view believe that_.A. women cant do what men can doB. men have to work much harder than women C. men can earn money more easily than women D. men have more responsibilities than women23. Some people holding even stronger views say_.A. women should be kind to their husbandsB. wome