1、课时分层作业(三).阅读理解AFlorence Nightingale was born in a rich family.When she was young，she took lessons in music and drawing，and read great books.She also travelled a great deal with her mother and father.As a child，she felt that visiting sick people was both a duty and a pleasure.She enjoyed helping them
2、.At last，her mind was made up.“Im going to be a nurse，” she decided.“Nursing isnt the right work for a lady，” her father told her.“Then I will make it so，” she smiled.And she went to learn nursing in Germany and France.When she returned to England，Florence started a nursing home for women.During the
3、 Crimean War in 1854，she went with a group of thirtyeight nurses to the front hospital.What they saw there was terrible.Dirt and death were everywhere to be seen and smelled.The officer there did not want any woman to tell him how to run a hospital，either.But the brave nurses went to work.Florence u
4、sed her own money and some from friends to buy clothes，beds，medicines and food for the men.Her only pay was the smiles from the lips of dying soldiers.But they were more than enough for this kind woman.After war，she returned to England and was honoured for her service by Queen Victoria.But Florence
5、said that her work had just begun.She raised money to build the Nightingale Home for Nurses in London.She also wrote a book on public health，which was printed in several countries.Florence Nightingale passed away at the age of ninety，still trying to serve others through her work as a nurse.Indeed，it
6、 is because of her that we honour nurses today.【语篇解读】本文介绍了护理行业的创始人南丁格尔，她为了护理别人而奉献了自己的一生。1When she was a child，Florence Awrote a book on public healthBknew what her duty in life wasCloved to help the sick peopleDwas most interested in music and drawingC细节理解题。根据第二段可知，她很喜欢帮助病人。故C项正确。2During the Crimean
7、 War in 1854，Florence served in the front hospital where Ashe earned a lot of moneyBwork was very difficultCfew soldiers died because of her workDshe didnt have enough food and clothesB细节理解题。根据第六段第二、三、四句可知，当时的工作条件很艰苦。故B项正确。3Why was Florence honoured by Queen Victoria?ABecause she built the Nightinga
8、le Home for Nurses.BBecause of her old age.CBecause she worked as a nurse all her life.DBecause she did a great deal of work during the Crimean War.D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知，正是因为在战争中所做的事情让她受到了女王的表彰。故D正确。4The passage can be best described as Athe life story of a famous womanBa description of the nursing wo
9、rkCan example of successful educationDthe history of nursing in EnglandA主旨大意题。本文介绍了护理行业的创始人南丁格尔，她为了护理别人而奉献了自己的一生。故A正确。BHere are a few things to watch out for when you move somewhere new or are returning home after a long time away.Be careful on the road!The first thing that I did when I got out of t
10、he airport was to cross the road，but I looked the wrong way！In the UK the cars drive on the lefthand side of the road whereas in Spain they drive on the right.I almost got run over because I was still thinking I was in Spain.You have to be very careful.Theres another strange one from travelling on t
11、he road.In Mallorca，most of the time，pedestrians(行人) can cross the road by walking on the road without stopping and the car will stop for them.In the UK，however，you have to be careful to wait for the cars to stop or else you might end up in the hospital very quickly!Drink water.In Spain，most people
12、buy large bottles of water to drink.In the UK the filtering(过滤) of the water means that you can drink straight from the tap.On my first night back I forgot that I could drink water from the taps and spent the night wishing I had a bottle of water.When I woke up，I realized how silly I had been.Time i
13、s different.In Spain there is a small break during the day to have a nap for the rest of the day.You also might only think about going out for a drink with friends in Spain at 11 pm. In the UK that is already past the bedtime!【语篇解读】作者刚从西班牙回到自己的国家英国时对这里生活的很多方面感到不适应。作者结合自己的经历介绍了西班牙和英国在交通、饮水和时间安排方面的不同。
14、5Why was the author almost run over in the UK?AHe was crossing an unfamiliar road.BHe was thinking in the middle of the road.CHe was looking the wrong way on the road.DHe was running on the righthand side of the road.C细节理解题。根据第一个小标题下的第一段第二句和第三句可知，西班牙交通法规规定的机动车行车方向和英国的正相反，作者刚回到英国时还像在西班牙那样过马路，看错了车辆行驶的
15、方向，所以差点被撞到。6Compared with the traffic in the UK，traffic in Mallorca for pedestrians is more AdangerousBimportantCcrowdedDsecureD推理判断题。根据第一个小标题下的第二段第二句可以推知，Mallorca的交通对行人来说更安全。7On the first night back home，the author Adrank some water from the tapBhad a big meal in a restaurantCbought a bottle of wat
16、erDdidnt drink water at allD细节理解题。根据第二个小标题下的第三句可知，那天晚上作者还像在西班牙一样，由于没有瓶装水，他没有喝水。8What can we conclude from the text?AThe author is used to living in Spain.BThe author hopes to return to Mallorca soon.CThe author doesnt like the life in the UK at all.DThe author cant look after himself well.A推理判断题。根据文
17、中作者叙述的各种情况可知，作者还不适应英国的生活习惯，也就是说他已经习惯了在西班牙的生活。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The event that stands out in Toms memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old.He was at home with his elder sister Jane.Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices.At first
18、he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud，but he soon realized this time it was different.“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop.” someone shouted.Then a thick burning smell filled the air.When Tom opened the front door o
19、f their flat to investigate，a thick cloud of smoke greeted him.The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.Jane，who had been playing the violin in her room，hurried to the living room.They rushed out of the door and along the corridor (走廊) through the smoke.They were headin
20、g towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane suddenly stopped in her track.She turned around and headed back the way they came.Tom had no idea what she was doing，but he followed her.Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them，who they called Makcik
21、.Jane began banging on Makciks door，but got no answer.As the smoke thickened around them，Tom could see many of their neighborssome still in their pajamas (睡衣)running for safety.The thought of fear crossed his mind.“She would have run for safety like everyone else！” Tom cried.However，Jane refused to
22、give up.“I know Makciks still inside.” She said she was familiar with Makciks daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping.She pounded against the door.“Go downstairs.Go now! Go！”Paragraph 1：Tom noticed the flame (火焰) was reaching up. Paragraph 2：Luckily，some neighbors passing by stoppe
23、d and offered help. 【参考范文】Tom noticed the flame was reaching up.Frozen with fear，he stood rooted to the spot.He comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Janes hand tightly.Both of them were coughing and their eyes were stinging.Time seemed to stand still，though they were probably there for
24、 only two or three minutes.Tom begged Jane to run for safety as quickly as possible.Jane tried to shield her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head.She kept pounding against the door.Tom burst out crying.Luckily，some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help.A sense of strength immediate
25、ly replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in Janes mind.She told them Ms.Makcik must be still in the room.They forced the door open with all their might.Sure enough，Makcik was lying in bed，unconscious.She was carried downstairs and then rushed to the hospital，where she finally came to herself.People in the neighborhood felt relieved and Jane and Tom were very happy.6/6
