Unit 6 When disaster strikes Starting out课后综合练习2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

Unit 6 When disaster strikes Starting out课后综合练习 I. 语音辨别。选出划线部分发音不同的一项。 ( ) 1. A. disaster B. high C. light D. fight ( ) 2. A. storm B. work C. sport D. short ( ) 3. A. food B. blood C. school D. noon ( ) 4. A. earth B. heart C. learn D. early ( ) 5. A. flood B. book C. good D. look II. 根据句意及首字母提示补全单词。 1. An earthquake is a natural d_________ that can cause great damage. 2. The strong w_________ knocked down many trees during the storm. 3. After the heavy rain, the river rose and caused a serious fl_________. 4. The village was hit by a d______ last night; many houses were destroyed. 5. When the f_______ warning came, people moved to higher ground quickly. 6. A sudden, heavy snowstorm can be a dangerous natural p_________. 7. It's important to listen to the weather f_________ to prepare for storms. 8. We should know the emergency e_________ routes in our building. III. 单项选择。 ( ) 1. The city was hit _________ a powerful earthquake last week. A. by B. with C. from D. for ( ) 2. Many people lost their homes _________ the flood. A. because B. since C. as D. because of ( ) 3. It's important to have a plan _________ case of an emergency. A. on B. in C. at D. for ( ) 4. We should stay _________ during an earthquake. A. calm B. calmly C. calming D. calmed ( ) 5. The government sent help to the areas _________ by the disaster. A. affect B. affecting C. affected D. to affect ( ) 6. After the storm, volunteers helped to _________ the streets. A. clean B. cleaning C. to clean D. cleaned ( ) 7. We need to prepare an emergency kit ___ water, food, and a flashlight. A. with B. for C. of D. in ( ) 8. The news reported that the typhoon is moving _________ the coast. A. to B. towards C. into D. on ( ) 9. If you are indoors during an earthquake, ______ under a strong table. A. hide B. hiding C. to hide D. hid ( ) 10. Everyone should know what to do when a disaster _________. A. strikes B. striked C. striking D. to strike IV. 汉译英。 1. 当地震发生时，保持冷静并迅速寻找安全的地方躲避。 2. 洪水过后，许多道路被毁，救援工作非常困难。 3. 我们应该在家里准备一个应急包，里面装有必需品。 4. 龙卷风是一种破坏性极强的自然灾害。 5. 听从官方警告并及时撤离是保证安全的关键。 V. 语法填空。阅读短文，用括号内单词的正确形式填空。 Natural disasters can happen suddenly and (1) _________ (cause) a lot of damage. It is very important (2) ______ (know) what to do when they strike. For example, during an earthquake, if you (3) _________ (be) indoors, you should "Drop, Cover, and Hold On." (4) _________ (drop) to the ground, take cover under a strong piece of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. (5) _________ (not use) elevators. If there is a flood warning, you should move to (6) _________ (high) ground immediately. (7) _________ (not walk) or drive through floodwater. Having an emergency plan for your family is crucial. You should decide (8) _________ (meet) and how to contact each other if separated. Also, prepare an emergency kit with enough food, water, and (9) _________ (medicine) to last for at least three days. (10) _________ (learn) about disasters and preparing in advance can save lives. VI. 阅读理解。 What is a Natural Disaster? A natural disaster is a major event caused by the natural processes of the Earth. It causes significant damage to property and, sadly, sometimes loss of life. Different types of natural disasters include: Earthquakes: Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements deep within the Earth. Floods: An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Often caused by heavy rain or melting snow. Storms: This includes hurricanes/typhoons (huge rotating storms with strong winds and rain), tornadoes (fast-spinning columns of air), and thunderstorms with lightning. Tsunamis: Huge ocean waves usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. Wildfires: Uncontrolled fires that burn in forests or grasslands, often during hot, dry weather. While we cannot stop natural disasters from happening, we can reduce their impact. This is called disaster preparedness. It involves things like building stronger houses in earthquake zones, having early warning systems for tsunamis, and creating evacuation plans for hurricanes. Being prepared helps communities recover faster after a disaster strikes. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 ( ) 1. What causes a natural disaster? A. Human activities only. B. The natural processes of the Earth. C. Only bad weather. D. Aliens. ( ) 2. Which disaster is described as "sudden shaking of the ground"? A. Flood. B. Earthquake. C. Wildfire. D. Tsunami. ( ) 3. What can cause a tsunami? A. Heavy rain. B. An underwater earthquake. C. Strong winds. D. Hot weather. ( ) 4. What is "disaster preparedness"? A. Causing disasters. B. Stopping all disasters. C. Reducing the impact of disasters. D. Ignoring disasters. ( ) 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Natural disasters are fun events. B. Describing different types of natural disasters and the idea of being prepared. C. Humans are responsible for all disasters. D. There is nothing we can do about disasters. VII. 任务型阅读。阅读下面短文，回答问题。 My Experience During a Typhoon My name is Lin Mei, and I live in a coastal city. Last summer, a strong typhoon hit our city. I remember it was a normal afternoon when the sky suddenly turned very dark. The wind started howling loudly, and rain began to pour down heavily. My parents quickly closed all the windows and brought the potted plants from the balcony inside. We filled some buckets with water because the news said the water supply might be cut off. We also checked our emergency kit to make sure we had flashlights, batteries, and some food. The most frightening part was the sound. The wind sounded like a train passing by very close. Trees outside were bending almost to the ground. The electricity went out, so we used candles and flashlights. We stayed indoors for the whole night, listening to the radio for updates. Luckily, our building was strong and we were safe. The next morning, the typhoon had passed. When we went outside, we saw many broken tree branches and some signs blown down. Clean-up work had already begun. This experience taught me how powerful nature can be. It also showed me how important it is to listen to warnings and be prepared. Now, whenever there is a typhoon warning, my family knows exactly what to do. 1. What natural disaster did Lin Mei experience? 2. What did her family do when the typhoon came? 3. What was the most frightening part for her? 4. How did they get information when the electricity was out? 5. What did she learn from this experience? 参考答案： I. 语音辨别 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A II. 根据句意及首字母补全单词 1. disaster 2. wind 3. flood 4. disaster (e.g., storm/typhoon) 5. flood 6. phenomenon / peril 7. forecast 8. exit III. 单项选择 1-5: A D B A C 6-10: A A B A A IV. 汉译英 1. When an earthquake strikes, stay calm and quickly find a safe place to take cover. 2. After the flood, many roads were destroyed, making rescue work very difficult. 3. We should prepare an emergency kit at home with essential supplies inside. 4. A tornado is an extremely destructive natural disaster. 5. Following official warnings and evacuating in time is the key to safety. V. 语法填空 1. cause 2. to know 3. are 4. Drop 5. Do not use / Don't use 6. higher 7. Do not walk / Don't walk 8. where to meet 9. medicine 10. Learning VI. 阅读理解 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B VII. 任务型阅读 1. A typhoon. 2. Closed windows, brought plants inside, filled buckets with water, checked their emergency kit. 3. The sound of the wind. 4. By listening to the radio. 5. How powerful nature can be and the importance of being prepared. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $