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三、阅读表达。
A. 完成图表。根据短文内容，完成图表中所缺信息(每空不超过三个词)。
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and strong storms, are terrible forces of nature. There is no doubt that they bring huge troubles to our society. First, many people get badly hurt or even die when disasters hit. Second, disasters heavily destroy our living places by breaking down buildings and making power go out in just minutes. And they also cause us to lose lots of money. As a result, we often feel deeply scared of them. However, are natural disasters all bad? Surprisingly, science shows that some of them also benefit our planet.
a volcano erupts
First, let's look at volcanoes. When a volcano erupts, it throws out dangerous hot rocks and produces dark ashes(灰烬). But some time after the ashes cool down, it becomes a natural gift, making the soil very rich. Because of this, plants usually grow better nearby.
Second, natural wildfires are not completely useless. Some studies show that a natural fire can quickly clean up dead leaves in the forests. Actually, some trees cannot grow new “baby” trees without fire! Some seeds' shells(种子的壳) are hard and tightly lock the seeds inside. Only the high heat of a fire can help open these shells so that seeds can grow.
Finally, typhoons act like a big “air conditioner(空调)” for the earth. They move heat from the equator(赤道) to colder areas. If there were no typhoons, some parts of the world would be too hot to live in. At the same time, they bring heavy rain to some dry places, providing water for animals and plants there.
In short, natural disasters are certainly dangerous to humans, and we must learn how to protect ourselves. However, for the earth itself, they are just nature's clever ways to clean up, cool down, and keep the environment healthy.
The huge 16 problems they cause
hurt or 17 people
destroy our living places
make us lose money
YES
Are Natural Disasters Really Bad?
NO
The natural benefits they bring
Ashes from volcanoes can help with the growth of 18 plants.
Wildfires can help clean the forests and help them have more 19.
Typhoons help balance the 20 and 20 around the earth.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
A. 完成图表。根据短文内容，完成图表中所缺信息(每空不超过三个词)。
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and strong storms, are terrible forces of nature. There is no doubt that they bring huge troubles to our society. First, many people get badly hurt or even die when disasters hit. Second, disasters heavily destroy our living places by breaking down buildings and making power go out in just minutes. And they also cause us to lose lots of money. As a result, we often feel deeply scared of them. However, are natural disasters all bad? Surprisingly, science shows that some of them also benefit our planet.
a volcano erupts
First, let's look at volcanoes. When a volcano erupts, it throws out dangerous hot rocks and produces dark ashes(灰烬). But some time after the ashes cool down, it becomes a natural gift, making the soil very rich. Because of this, plants usually grow better nearby.
Second, natural wildfires are not completely useless. Some studies show that a natural fire can quickly clean up dead leaves in the forests. Actually, some trees cannot grow new “baby” trees without fire! Some seeds' shells(种子的壳) are hard and tightly lock the seeds inside. Only the high heat of a fire can help open these shells so that seeds can grow.
Finally, typhoons act like a big “air conditioner(空调)” for the earth. They move heat from the equator(赤道) to colder areas. If there were no typhoons, some parts of the world would be too hot to live in. At the same time, they bring heavy rain to some dry places, providing water for animals and plants there.
In short, natural disasters are certainly dangerous to humans, and we must learn how to protect ourselves. However, for the earth itself, they are just nature's clever ways to clean up, cool down, and keep the environment healthy.
The huge 16 problems they cause
hurt or 17 people
destroy our living places
make us lose money
YES
Are Natural Disasters Really Bad?
NO
The natural benefits they bring
Ashes from volcanoes can help with the growth of 18 plants.
Wildfires can help clean the forests and help them have more 19.
Typhoons help balance the 20 and 20 around the earth.
16.
social
17.
kill
18.
nearby
19.
(new / baby) trees
20.
temperature / heat; water / rain
答案
16. social 17. kill 18. nearby 19. (new / baby) trees
20. temperature / heat; water / rain
20. temperature / heat; water / rain
