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外研版八年级上册Unit 6 When disaster strikes
一、单项选择（每题2分，共20分）
When the flood ______ last night, many people ______ soundly.
came; slept B. was coming; slept
C. came; were sleeping D. was coming; were sleeping
The warning system ______ people about the approaching typhoon, so they had enough time to prepare.
A. alerts B. alerted C. will alert D. has alerted
By the time the earthquake stopped, they ______ to a safe area.
A. rushed B. were rushing C. had rushed D. have rushed
While the hurricane ______ outside, we ______ the emergency supplies.
was blowing; were checking B. blew; checked
C. is blowing; check D. will blow; will check
They ______ for safety when the alarm ______.
ran; went off B. run; goes off
C. were running; was going off D. will run; will go off
______ the dark cloud, they knew a storm was coming.
A. Seeing B. Saw C. To see D. See
After the disaster, many volunteers ______ to help the survivors rebuild their homes.
A. came B. were coming C. have come D. had come
She ______ a torch in the parade after overcoming her fear.
A. carries B. carried C. will carry D. has carried
The ash ______ the city, making it hard to breathe.
A. covers B. covered C. will cover D. is covering
The survivors ______ for help while the rescuers ______ to reach them.
called; tried B. were calling; were trying
C. called; were trying D. were calling; tried
二、用所给词的适当形式填空（每题2分，共20分）
The historical lesson taught us about the ______ (erupt) of Mount Vesuvius.
She showed great ______ (courageous) by facing the challenge after the disaster.
The warning system is very important for ______ (safe) during natural disasters.
They ______ (support) the survivors with food and shelter after the flood.
His ______ (courage) act inspired others to join the rescue work.
The ______ (flood) waters damaged many houses in the village.
The ______ (operate) of the new rescue equipment needs to be learned.
After the earthquake, many buildings were left in ______ (ruin).
While the volcano was ______ (erupt), the villagers were running for their lives.
By the time the rescue team arrived, the survivors ______ (wait) for help for hours.
三、句型转换（每题3分，共15分）
They were watching TV when the earthquake struck.（对划线部分提问）
______ were they ______ when the earthquake struck
The warning system alerted people before the tsunami arrived.（改为被动语态）
People ______ ______ by the warning system before the tsunami arrived.
After the disaster, many people needed help.（改为否定句）
After the disaster, many people ______ ______ help.
While the hurricane was blowing, people were taking shelter.（改为一般疑问句）______ people ______ shelter while the hurricane was blowing
She refused to leave her pet behind.（改为同义句）
She didn't ______ ______ leave her pet behind.
四、短文填空（每空2分，共20分）
Natural disasters can strike at any time. When a flood 1.______ (happen), the water can rise quickly, 2.______ (leave) people trapped in their homes. Before a hurricane arrives, the warning system 3.______ (alert) people to prepare. They board up windows and 4.______ (collect) emergency supplies.
During an earthquake, the ground 5.______ (shake) violently. People should hide under sturdy furniture 6.______ (protect) themselves. After a volcano 7.______ (erupt), the ash can cover the sky, making it hard to see.
Rescue teams use drones 8.______ (find) survivors in hard - to - reach areas. They work day and night 9.______ (save) lives. With the help of the whole society, survivors can gradually recover and 10.______ (come) out from the shadows of the disaster.
五、阅读理解（每题3分，共15分）
Tilly Smith was a 10 - year - old British girl who saved the lives of hundreds of people in Thailand during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. She was on the beach with her family when she noticed that the sea was behaving strangely. The water was moving back and forth, and there were bubbles in it. She remembered a geography lesson she had in school about tsunamis and realized that a big wave was coming.
Tilly told her mother what she thought, and her mother immediately told the hotel staff. The staff then warned the other tourists on the beach. Within minutes, everyone was moved to a safe place. Just as they left, a huge tsunami wave crashed onto the shore.
Thanks to Tilly's quick thinking and knowledge, no one on that beach was killed or seriously injured. Her story became famous around the world, and she was praised as a hero. Tilly's experience shows that learning about natural disasters can be very important and can even save lives.
What did Tilly notice on the beach
The sea was calm. B. The sand was hot.
C.The sea was behaving strangely.
D. There were many shells on the beach.
How did Tilly know a tsunami was coming
She saw a big wave with her own eyes.
She heard a warning from the local people.
She remembered a geography lesson about tsunamis.
D. Her mother told her.
Who did Tilly tell first about her discovery
A. Her father. B. Her mother. C. The hotel staff. D. The other tourists.
What happened after the tourists were warned
They all swam in the sea.
They were all killed by the tsunami.
They were all moved to a safe place.
D. They didn't believe the warning.
What can we learn from Tilly's story
We should always stay at hotels during vacations.
Learning about natural disasters can be very important.
We should be brave when facing danger.
D. We should help others in trouble.
六、句子改错（每题1分，共10分）
When the earthquake happens, they were having a meeting. （ ）________
The warning system is used to warning people of disasters. （ ）________
By the time the storm stopped, they didn't found a safe place. （ ）________
She refused leaving her pet behind when she evacuated. （ ）________
While the hurricane blows, people were taking shelter in the basement. （ ）________
The ash covered the city and make it hard to breathe. （ ）________
After the disaster, many volunteers come to help the survivors. （ ）________
They were running for safety while the alarm goes off. （ ）________
He showed great courageous by helping others during the flood. （ ）________
The survivors waited for help when the rescuers were trying to reach them.
（ ）________
参考答案
一、单项选择.
C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. B
二、用所给词的适当形式填空.
eruption 2. courage 3. safety 4. supported 5. courageous
6.flooding 7. operation 8. ruins 9. erupting 10. had been waiting
三、句型转换.
What; doing 2. were alerted 3. didn't need 4. Were; taking 5. agree to
四、短文填空.
happens 2. leaving 3. alerts 4. collect 5. shakes
to protect 7. erupts 8. to find 9. to save e
五、阅读理解.
C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B
六、句子改错.
happens改为happened 2. warning改为warn 3. found改为find 4. leaving改为to leave 5. blows改为was blowing 6. make改为made 7.come改为came 8. goes改为went 9. courageous改为courage 10.waited改为were waiting
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