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单元检测卷(四)
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where are the speakers
A．In a restaurant. B．At home. C．In an office.
2．What does the man mean
A．He has never trusted Susan.
B．He believes that Susan is telling the truth.
C．He is not sure if Susan is telling the truth.
3．How many injured children have the speakers found
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
4．What is the woman busy doing
A．Looking for a new job.
B．Spending every minute relaxing.
C．Preparing for the coming exam.
5．What's the relationship between the two speakers
A．Husband and wife.
B．Boss and employee.
C．Colleagues.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．When did the man arrive in Beijing
A．Today. B．Last week. C．Yesterday.
7．What will the man eat in the end
A．Chicken. B．Dumplings. C．Peking Duck.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What are the speakers doing
A．Travelling.
B．Enjoying exhibitions in a museum.
C．Visiting a new house.
9．Why does the woman want to go shopping
A．To buy something for the man.
B．To buy something for Mary and John.
C．To buy something for her own house.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What kind of job is the man looking for
A．A part－time job in a restaurant.
B．A full－time job in the Student Job Center.
C．A part－time job in a computer company.
11．What is the man
A．A waiter. B．A worker. C．A student.
12．What is the woman's suggestion
A．Going to the Student Job Center for a job.
B．Signing up for advice on the jobs on the list.
C．Walking around in the street to find a job.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What's the probable relationship between the two speakers
A．Boss and employee.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Colleagues.
14．Who is Mr. Black
A．The woman's friend.
B．The man's boss.
C．The woman's husband.
15．Why was the man late
A．There was something wrong with his bus.
B．There was a car accident on his way to the meeting.
C．He got injured on his way to work.
16．When did the same thing happen to the woman
A．This morning. B．Yesterday evening.
C．Last weekend.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What did Cullen do in 1929
A．He moved to New York.
B．He wrote a letter to his boss.
C．He opened his own supermarket.
18．How did Cullen's boss react to his idea
A．He refused it at once.
B．He accepted his idea.
C．He made no reply to it.
19．Where did Michael Cullen open his first supermarket
A．In someone's garage.
B．In his own garage.
C．Next to the store he once worked for.
20．How many stores does King Kullen have now
A．6. B．17. C．47.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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We can take online joyful learning experiences to a new level by combining the best practices in education with inspiring hands－on lessons that parents and children can enjoy together.
◆◇Starting a Writer's Notebook　June 13th—June 17th
This workshop is to inspire children to see themselves as true authors. The writing activities in this workshop are meant to help young authors develop their sense of voice and enthusiasm for writing. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and techniques for generating ideas and producing meaningful writing.
PRICE: $27.00($22.00 cash payment)　AGE: 6—10
◆◇Backyard Science　June 20th—June 24th
By sharing what we discover in our own backyards, our children will be able to experience firsthand how wildlife, climate, and geographic landscapes differ across the globe. Through this workshop we have the ability to create eye－opening explorations for our children.
PRICE：$27.00　AGE：4—10
◆◇Poetry Makers　June 11th—July 15th
When sharing poems with our children, we not only teach them how to appreciate the beauty of language but also that our words have the ability to affect others in deep and meaningful ways. In this four－week online workshop, we will strengthen our children's understanding of themselves, each other, and the world around them through the power of writing poetry.
PRICE: $27.00　AGE：6—10
21．What can we learn about Starting a Writer's Notebook
A．It offers a discount.
B．It lasts four weeks.
C．It is suitable for all ages.
D．It encourages children to write poetry.
22．What can we learn about Backyard Science
A．It encourages the kids to get close to nature.
B．It offers the kids various outdoor explorations.
C．It fills the kids with confidence in their future.
D．It enriches the kids' life experience and knowledge.
23．What can kids learn at Poetry Makers
A．Take more interest in their studies.
B．Have a strong desire to be successful.
C．Show much enthusiasm for literature.
D．Be aware of the power of words.
B
A company testing driverless cars has received permission from the state of California to operate the vehicles without human drivers. The tests will be carried out by Cruise, the self－driving car company owned by General Motors.
Cruise reported last week that it got a permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to let the self－driving cars travel on their own. The company plans to have them operating in San Francisco by the end of this year. Cruise is still just testing its self－driving vehicles. But it plans to offer ride－sharing services in major cities across the United States in the future.
Until now, testing has only been carved out with human backup drivers in all Cruise vehicles. Rules required the backup drivers to be inside the cars and ready to take control of the vehicles if necessary. Cruise has completed enough testing to feel that it is now ready to safely operate the cars without humans, said company spokesman Ray Wert. Wert said that Cruise would go neighborhood－by－neighborhood in San Francisco before spreading the driverless car to the whole city.
The permission in California followed a similar decision in Arizona. Arizona state officials approved a request by Waymo, a company owned by Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. , to open its ride－sharing service to the public in vehicles without human drivers. The service was launched last week in the city of Phoenix. Progress toward driverless vehicles slowed after one such vehicle hit a passer－by during a test in Tempe, Arizona, in 2018. That vehicle was operated by Uber Technologies.
Steven Shladover is a research engineer at the University of California, Berkeley. He has studied self－driving for 40 years. Shladover said that although Cruise and Waymo program their vehicles to drive more conservatively than humans, both still need to progress safely. He noted that Cruise will first use its vehicles in easier areas in San Francisco before sending them into complex traffic situations.
24．What has Cruise done until now
A．It has done driverless car testing in other states.
B．It has helped other companies test their self－driving cars.
C．It has completed some testing with human drivers.
D．It has offered ride sharing services using self－driving cars.
25．What caused the testing of self driving cars to slow down
A．Taxi drivers' fear of losing their jobs.
B．The high cost of doing it in big cities.
C．An accident caused by a self－driving vehicle.
D．The small number of companies taking part in it.
26．Which of the following does Steven Shladover agree with
A．Self－driving vehicles shouldn't go without safety.
B．Self－driving vehicles drive less carefully than humans.
C．Self－driving vehicles can't get into complex traffic situations.
D．Companies should program their vehicles to drive faster.
27．What can be the best title for the text
A．California Allows Company to Test Cars with No Drivers
B．Two Companies' Self－Driving Tests Get Approved
C．Self－Driving or Human－Driving, Which Should We Depend on
D．Cruise or Waymo, Which Is Leading the Self－Driving Technology
C
It is in human nature to explore new things. To that end, many countries have been exploring space for many decades, particularly the US, Russia, and countries in Europe.
President Xi Jinping praised the success of the Chang'e 5 mission(使命) in bringing back the country's first samples(样本) collected from the moon. The whole country is proud of this breakthrough. The Chang'e 5 mission has achieved many significant breakthroughs, including China's first lunar(月球的) surface sampling, first liftoff from the moon and the first spacecraft with the ability to gather and meet in lunar orbit with samples to re enter the Earth's atmosphere.
The success of the Chang'e 5 mission marks a conclusion of China's current lunar exploration project. The successful re－entry and landing of the Chang'e 5 capsule(太空舱) have enabled China to obtain its first lunar samples, marking a new start for lunar and planetary research. With this achievement, China sets a new milestone in space exploration.
No matter how far China goes into space, it always stays true to its original mission—uncovering the secrets of the universe and contributing to human's peaceful use of space. China is a peace－loving country and will use its achievements for promoting peace around the globe.
China views these efforts as part of the world's lunar exploration. It chose a different landing site and is promising to share its samples to enrich the planet's knowledge. Some foreign scientists have shown particular interest. The exploration is not for commercial purposes, but international scientific research. Human beings shall explore the moon together, as it will finally need large projects requiring international cooperation. China will play a leadership role in the international scientific community.
28．What made Chinese people feel proud according to the passage
A．Landing on the moon successfully.
B．Gaining admission to explore the moon.
C．Strengthening the ability to promote the peace.
D．Bringing back first samples collected from the moon.
29．Which of the following can best describe the Chang'e 5 mission
A．Horrible but romantic. B．Fearful but successful.
C．Challenging but rewarding. D．Dangerous but peaceful.
30．What is the text mainly about
A．The original mission remains unchanged.
B．Countries join together to explore the moon.
C．China takes pride in the achievements in space.
D．China sets a new milestone in space exploration.
31．Where is this text most likely from
A．A poster. B．A leaflet.
C．A newspaper. D．A guidebook.
D
Having a microchip implanted in a man's brain may be common in sci－fi movie plots, but it may soon become an actual possibility.
Elon Musk—a US tech tycoon, founder of Space X—has been working on this technology. On Aug. 28, Musk gave a display of the chip, which was implanted into the head of a pig named Gertrude.
The chip, developed by Musk's company Neuralink, is the size of a coin. But don't let its size fool you. The tiny chip has over 3，000 electrodes(电极) attached to flexible threads, which can monitor about 1，000 neurons(神经元). It collects neural signals from an area of the brain, and then transmits those signals wirelessly to nearby computers, according to MSN. That enabled researchers to monitor Gertrude's brain activity while she was walking around in the display.
Though the technology is still in its early stage, it is encouraging for humans. This technology would solve a lot of brain injuries and is essential for AI symbiosis, which will allow the human brain to combine with an artificial intelligence.
When the device can be applied to humans, its main goal will be to help those who have mobility difficulties. Musk hopes this technology can also be used to help those with hearing and eyesight issues.
Although such a device could repair those problems, putting it into practice is by no means a piece of cake. Currently, the device can transmit signals from about 500 neurons in the pig's brain. Compared to 80 billion neurons in a human brain, this number is tiny. And to cover the whole human brain also means the electrodes have to be much smaller.
Also, implanting the chip into the brain poses a potential danger. There is a risk of the immune system attacking this foreign body.
Right now, the hope of controlling the brain via controlling a few neurons seems overly optimistic. “There are many technological challenges... to overcome before Neuralink can put its devices to the purposes，” Yuan Lanfeng, an associate professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, told China Daily.
32．What do we know about Elon Musk's microchip
A．It was inspired by sci－fi movie plots.
B．It is able to collect wireless signals.
C．It is tiny in size but powerful in function.
D．It has been implanted into a human's brain.
33．What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The operation of the chip in Gertrude's brain.
B．The attachment of electrodes to flexible threads.
C．The development of neurons inside Gertrude's brain.
D．The transmission of signals from a nearby computer.
34．What is the major target of the microchip
A．To monitor animals' brain activity.
B．To help people with mobility issues.
C．To develop a cure for immune system problems.
D．To contribute to the research on AI technologies.
35．How does Yuan Lanfeng feel about implanting the chip into the human brain
A．Worried. B．Excited.
C．Optimistic. D．Challenged.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Apps are becoming increasingly popular nowadays for good reason. They can help you out in almost every area of your life, whether it's keeping fit, communicating with friends, or even learning a language. __36__ Here's what you should think about before downloading an app for language learning.
Learn from diverse sources(not just apps)
Any seasoned language learner will tell you that the beauty of mastering a foreign language is the world which it opens up to you.This is a world of diverse sources(来源) of information, from newspapers and books to TV, radio, music and even real people. Would you limit yourself to one medium in your native language？__37__
Establish your purpose and plan your habits
Do you want to be fluent in weeks or are you in it for the brain training The good apps are designed to help you fit your studies around your timetable.__38__ These apps encourage habit building, because the successful formation of a habit ensures your safe and regular return.
Make it social
__39__ I mean real social contact. I owe the speed of progress I made in Italian to the support from Jim, my partner in study time. Find a friend to accompany you. Take an evening class. Borrow a book. Buy a book. Attend a language school. Just don't forget your phone!
If I may speak sincerely, the combination of the app, the language school, Jim, the evening class, and a book or two proved extremely effective. __40__
A．I recommend it.
B．Remember that an app is just a tool.
C．No, I don't mean posting your progress online.
D．I encourage you to use apps as often as you can.
E．Probably not, so why do so in your new language
F．The best apps adapt themselves based upon your behavior.
G．However, you need to know how to use them properly to really benefit.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
COVID－19 has closed schools and public libraries across the United States. However, a librarian in Virginia has thought of a(n) __41__ way to keep kids reading, free of charge. Drones(无人机) will deliver books of their __42__ straight to their door. Kelly Passek, a middle school librarian in Virginia's Montgomery County School District, is an early __43__ of a drone delivery service. Set up by a company called Wing, the pilot project has been delivering household products by drones to her for some time.
It didn't take long for Kelly to __44__ the two things and see how this new technology would __45__ the children in her district. “I think kids are going to be __46__ to learn that they are going to be the first in the world to __47__ a library book by drones，” Kelly told The Washington Post.
What's the most exciting about the new Virginia project is that drones will __48__ the social public welfare(福利) programs: spreading __49__ and increasing access to __50__ resources.
The services will be made immediately__51__ to about 600 students.They'll have plenty of time to __52__ their books, as the books won't have to be __53__ until the school starts in the fall. Kelly said __54__，“Drone delivery will help a few more kids interested in __55__.”
41．A.average B．easy
C．creative D．traditional
42．A.design B．name
C．translation D．choice
43．A.adopter B．buyer
C．manager D．inventor
44．A.find B．link
C．compare D．take
45．A.inspire B．inform
C．benefit D．guide
46．A.anxious B．stressful
C．relaxed D．thrilled
47．A.receive B．possess
C．lend D．transform
48．A.prevent B．support
C．try D．replace
49．A.knowledge B．information
C．happiness D．friendship
50．A.social B．natural
C．educational D．medical
51．A.available B．equal
C．reliable D．special
52．A.review B．translate
C．handle D．enjoy
53．A.returned B．delivered
C．sold D．thrown
54．A.honestly B．hopefully
C．carefully D．strictly
55．A.science B．technology
C．reading D．writing
非选择题部分
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
China's first artificial intelligence (AI) theme park opened to the public in early November, after 10 months' repair of a municipal (市政的) park in northern Beijing. Newly 56.________ (apply) to the AI theme park, driverless shuttle buses and smart lamp posts can record exercise data. Besides, intelligent speakers that can 57.________ (instant) respond to human instructions have been installed in Haidian Park, 58.________ covers about 34 hectares near the Fourth Ring Road.
The district government of Haidian and Internet company Baidu signed 59.________ agreement in January to jointly explore “smart city” 60.________ (build ). Haidian Park, which received about 1.2 million tourists last year, was chosen 61.________(run) the pilot program. “A total of 10 government 62.________(department) and companies have participated in the rebuilding 63.________ the park over the past 10 months，” said Che Jianguo from the district's park administration office.
In recent years, Chinese high－tech companies 64.________ (set) foot in the AI industry, while the government also stressed in October that it would boost the development of the 65.________(country) new generation of artificial intelligence.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
最近，你班举行了一个“What will the future be like？”的专题讨论会，请你写一篇短文来描述讨论结果。
有些人认为 未来科学更发达，交通更方便，人的寿命更长，生活水平更高
有些人认为 未来自然资源更少，可耕地( farmland)锐减，环境污染更严重，交通事故更多
你的看法 应重视保护自然资源，减少环境污染
　　注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
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。
There was a rich couple who was throwing a big New Year party at their house. So they went shopping at the market where everything was of high cost and at a fixed price. They wanted to maintain their level of standard so they didn't mind paying for it. After purchasing all they needed, they called a porter to carry everything and drop it at their home. The porter who came was of an old age, and looked very unhealthy, and his clothes were torn, and he looked as if he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.
They asked the porter about the charges for delivering their goods to their home. The old porter quoted just $20, well below the market price. Yet, the couple argued and bargained with the porter and finally settled for $15. The porter was struggling to make even one time's meal so he needed anything he could earn.
The couple was very happy thinking how well they bargained with the poor porter and paid him $15 in advance and left after giving the porter their address for delivery. They reached their home and one hour passed, and two hours passed, but the porter still didn't deliver their stuff.
The wife started to get angry at her husband. “I always tell you not to trust such person, but you never listen to me. I am sure instead of delivering the goods to our home, he must have disappeared with everything. We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him.”
They both left towards the market. On their way near the market, they saw another porter. They stopped him to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their goods in his cart! The angry wife asked him, “Where is that old thief These are our goods and he was supposed to deliver them. It seems you poor thieves are stealing our goods and going to sell them.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
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________________________________________________________________________课时作业(八)　Unit 3　Section Ⅱ　Grammar and usage & Integrated skills
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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People who are good at growing plants know that it's possible to plant what seems to be a lifeless stick and produce a tree or other kinds of plants. The stick is really what is called a hardwood cutting. From these cuttings, trees, vines(藤蔓) except pine trees can grow. They are called hardwood because the pieces are woody rather than leafy.
Gardeners can expect close to 100 percent success with plants such as grape, gooseberry, privet, spiraea and honeysuckle. However, this method does not work with apple, maple or oak trees, for example.Because they lack leaves, hardwood cuttings are less perishable (易腐烂的) than softwood cuttings.
If you want to develop a green thumb—or get really good at growing plants—start your effort with hardwood cuttings of willow. Willow trees often spread from branches that take root on top of the ground through the winter. Most other plants demand a little more attention.
Autumn is a good time to start hardwood cuttings. First, choose some shoots(新枝) that grew during the most recent growing season—the youngest shoots. Cut the shoots to a length of about 15 centimeters. Make sure you remember which end was up—the end that is farther from the root. Experts do this by cutting the bottoms off directly and the tops at an angle so they avoid mistakes during planting. Then, place the bottom of each cutting into some well－drained(排水良好的) soil.
If you have to plant in the spring, the cuttings need to be kept cool and wet through the winter. The traditional method is to place the cuttings together and bury them upside down in the soil. This lets the bottoms of the cuttings be first to feel the warming effects of spring sun on the ground. Put the cuttings in a closed plastic bag, put a wet paper towel around the bag, and then put the whole thing in another plastic bag.
1．What can we learn about woody plants according to the text
A．Gardeners can get 100% success with them.
B．The cuttings from them dry out before roots form.
C．All won't grow from hardwood cuttings.
D．They're far less reliable than leafy plants.
2．Which of the following fits the method of hardwood cuttings properly
A．Apple trees. B．Oak trees.
C．Pine trees. D．Willow trees.
3．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A．How to make cuttings.
B．When to make cuttings.
C．Where to put cuttings.
D．What to mind at choosing.
4．What does the author stress about cuttings in the last paragraph
A．The choice. B．The storage.
C．The temperature. D．The seasons.
B
Today, China has conducted its first 3D printing experiment in space in a newly launched spacecraft, which was put into low－Earth orbit by China's Long March 5B heavy lift carrier rocket.
Video broadcast on CCTV showed that the printer has printed a flat section of a honeycomb－shaped(蜂巢状的) structure as well as a symbol of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the parent company of the China Academy of Space Technology. The experiment was done by a 3D printer, developed and built by its Beijing Spacecrafts Manufacturing Factory inside the prototype of China's new－generation manned spacecraft.
The printer, named the Space－Based Composite Material 3D Printing System, uses carbon fiber－reinforced materials to autonomously print objects. It is installed in the reentry module of the experimental spaceship, and will be brought back to Earth once the module returns.
The printer features advanced technologies in material modeling, precision control and automation. Once the space－based 3D printing technology becomes operationally ready, it can extensively benefit space programs as astronauts can use it to manufacture a lot of things they currently need to obtain from resupply flights by cargo spacecraft.
Wang Yanan, editor－in－chief of the Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said the 3D printer will be very useful in extended space missions, such as those in a space station, because it will allow astronauts to make components quickly and conveniently in space. The technology will save future space journeys considerable resources and costs.
In fact, the device is not the only representative of 3D printing onboard the prototype.
A CubeSat deployer, designed and made through 3D printing by CoSats Space Technology, is also carried by the spacecraft to check the adaptability of 3D－printed equipment in space. CoSats Chief Operating Officer Bai Ruixue said the 3D－printed deployer is much lighter and stronger than its counterparts and it will have huge potential in the space industry.
5．What did the video broadcast on CCTV show to the audience
A．The process and the products of the 3D printing.
B．The name and the shape of the 3D printing.
C．The significance of the 3D printing technology.
D．The relationship between the two companies.
6．What if a component is broken in the space station in the future
A．It will be sent by spaceship back to Earth for repair.
B．The astronauts can fix it conveniently by hand on the spot.
C．The astronauts can make one using 3D printing and replace it.
D．It will be unloaded and abandoned in space.
7．Why is the last paragraph mentioned
A．To introduce the CubeSat deployer produced in space.
B．To explain the advantages of the 3D printing in space.
C．To show the adaptability of 3D printing in space.
D．To indicate a bright future of 3D printing in space.
8．What can be the most suitable title for the text
A．3D Printing Experiment Conducted in Space
B．3D Printing Set to Help Ease Space Trips
C．3D Printing Launched by Long March 5B
D．3D Printing—a New Way to Explore Space
Ⅱ.七选五
All over the world people are hooked on sports, which help them to strengthen their body and build their character. __1__ They improve the participants' physical skills, and provide entertainment for the audience as well.
Many people like to watch others play games. __2__ Often they get very excited when “their” player or team wins. If they are crazy about the game or the player, then they'll become their diehard fans. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. __3__ And think of people in cold countries. Masses of people love to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.
__4__ Chinese boxing, also has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new, which started in the late of the nineteenth century. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water skiing, as a modern game, is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries or races may not be able to understand each other, but after a game, they get to know each other better and they often become good friends. __5__ One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.
A．They buy tickets or turn on the TV to watch the games.
B．What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy!
C．Some sports or games date back thousands of years, like running or jumping.
D．Sports help to train a person's character.
E．Chinese people liked doing sports even in ancient times.
F．Sports are competitive physical activities or games through casual or organized participation.
G．They can make friends with each other.单元检测卷(一)
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where are the two speakers
A．In a store. B．In a car. C．In the hospital.
2．When did the woman's son graduate
A．In 1980. B．In 1981. C．In 1982.
3．What is Jane doing now
A．Typing a letter. B．Changing her clothes.
C．Having a meal.
4．What can we know about the woman
A．She cannot read. B．She has no watch.
C．She is too busy.
5．What is the woman riding in
A．In a bus. B．In a taxi. C．On a plane.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What shall we do if something is wrong with the watch
A.Send it back to the factory.
B．Have it repaired.
C．Exchange it in the shop.
7．How much did the man pay for the watch
A．700 dollars. B．750 dollars. C．For free.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How long will they stay there
A．5 weeks. B．3 weeks. C．We don't know.
9．How many rooms did they book
A．4. B．2. C．3.
10．What's the number for the single room
A．No. 9. B．No. 7. C．No. 6.
听第8段材料，回答第11、12题。
11．Where was the man when the murder happened
A．On the way to the station.
B．On the way to work.
C．On the way home.
12．When did the man arrive at the station
A．At 8∶10. B．At 10∶08. C．At 7∶50.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．How many countries has the man visited
A．5. B．4. C．3.
14．Why did the man visit them
A．In most cases, to work.
B．In most cases, for holidays.
C．In most cases, on business.
15．When did the man work in France
A．In 1950s. B．In 1960s. C．In 1970s.
16．How long did he work in France
A．A few weeks. B．A few months. C．A few years.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What's today's weather in general
A．Windy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny.
18．Which is the highest temperature today
A．25 degrees. B．19 degrees. C．16 degrees.
19．How do you find the weather at night
A．Dry. B．Wet. C．Windy.
20．How many hours does the weather report probably cover
A．48. B．24. C．12.
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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While Google, Bing and Yahoo dominate(居……之首) adult search engine choices, they are not always the best choice for students. The sites on this list are good search engines that students can rely on.
Fact Monster
Homework help is always on hand with Fact Monster(www.). It is mainly fit for students aged from 7 to 12. There are also all kinds of games, spelling tests and more for kids to improve their study and have some fun.
Ask Kids
Ask Kids(www.) is a great site for students to safely find the information they need from the web. Besides being a useful and safe search engine, Ask Kids also has a useful picture and video search function that allows students to find pictures or videos that may be useful to their information search.
SortFix
SortFix(www.) is one of the useful search engines for students because it provides relevant, organized search results. It does this by analyzing the keywords in the search results, and giving the searcher the ability to focus on, or remove, certain keywords. It is a useful search engine if you are not sure what information you want to find, or if you are tired of finding irrelevant(不相关的) results in your searches.
Wolfram Alpha
Created Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Alpha(www.) can calculate things that it would take a hundred or more individual websites to do. It uses a set of ways to answer questions directly that you type into the search box, which is different from other websites. You can find everything from the nutritional value of an apple to the realtime position of the International Space Station. It is best suited for older students.
21．What's the author's purpose in writing the text
A．To recommend four useful apps.
B．To advertise four interesting websites.
C．To list the top four popular websites in the US.
D．To introduce four student－friendly search engines.
22．If you keep getting the results you don't want, which will you probably use
A．Fact Monster. B．Ask Kids.
C．SortFix. D．Wolfram Alpha.
23．What's special about Wolfram Alpha
A．It offers answers directly.
B．It provides games for kids.
C．It focuses on solving maths problems.
D．It is intended for astronomy enthusiasts.
B
A short while ago, I lost access to my WeChat account. I am not sure why it wouldn't let me log in; perhaps it was my ancient, out of date phone. But I wasn't too upset because it offered me an opportunity to take a break from social media—something more and more people are doing.
In the United States, Twitter is losing millions of users each month and Facebook has seen a 44 percent decline among its younger users. Some of these users may have deserted Twitter and Facebook for other social media platforms, while many others have quit because they felt that social media was having a negative effect on their happiness and overall quality of life.
Stars such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeren have taken a break from social media because they were tired of many Internet trolls(网络喷子) leaving negative comments. Ordinary people (like me) are turning away from it because of the feeling that they were spending more time online and enjoying it less.
It is not unusual for people to spend two or three hours a day posting or reading posts, to the point where it becomes an addiction. And it is an addiction. There is a chemical in your brain known as dopamine(多巴胺) which is sometimes called the “reward molecule” and its release gives you a feeling of pleasure. For instance, when you post a photo on WeChat and get a hundred likes, you feel happy. That's dopamine at work.
In my case, being off WeChat left me with a feeling of anxiety for a few days. No doubt I missed my dopamine. And I got e－mails from friends wondering if I was fine or if I was just being anti－social. But I soon began to feel quite peaceful and started to worry less about what other people were doing and concentrate more on my personal life. And it is an added bonus that I'm getting better sleep at night.
I'm not advocating that all of you quit social media, but spending less time on these platforms does bring you advantages. You could start by leaving your phone at home when you go to school (For some, that's already a school rule). And it is also a good idea to charge your phone outside of your bedroom at night, as you are unlikely to get a good night's sleep when the notification (通知) bell keeps ringing.
Someday I may reconnect with my WeChat account, but I'm not in a hurry. Life can be more relaxing and just as interesting without it.
24．The author's disconnection with WeChat is mentioned at the beginning to ____________．
A．introduce the disadvantages of social media
B．explain why he lost access to his WeChat account
C．illustrate the function of dopamine
D．prove how WeChat makes life easier
25．What is the current situation of social media in the United States according to the passage
A．All Americans have their Twitter and Facebook.
B．Famous people have deserted Twitter and Facebook for other social media.
C．An increasing number of people are losing interest in social media platforms.
D．Social media add to people's happiness and life convenience.
26．The fourth paragraph mainly talks about ____________．
A．how dopamine works when you are posting or reading posts
B．the reason behind people's addiction to social media
C．why WeChat is so popular among ordinary people
D．what you can do if you want to get many likes on WeChat
27．What is the author's attitude towards social media
A．To turn away from them as soon as possible.
B．To choose a social media platform that suits you.
C．To keep away from them temporarily is a wise choice.
D．To quit them will make your life more relaxing and interesting.
C
Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.
Unplugged is being run by Dr Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. During the experiment, Dr Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said, “They're reporting withdrawal symptoms, overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.”
During their 24－hour test, three of the experiment's participants were followed around by a BBC reporter plus cameraman. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops.
Elliot Day wrote: “Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers.”
From Caroline Scott, we read：“I didn't expect it, but being deprived of the media for 24 hours resulted in my day－to－day activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual... I didn't break out in a cold sweat like our lecturer expected us all to, but it's not something I would like to do again！”
And Charlotte Gay wrote: “I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social device, it's my main access point of communication.”
Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future
28．What is the purpose of this experiment
A．Volunteers' record of their 24 hours offline.
B．Volunteers' reaction without any media for 24 hours.
C．Dr Roman Gerodimos following volunteers for 24 hours.
D．Only volunteers' plugged experiment.
29．What does the author worry about at the end of the passage
A．The media ban affects people's temperature.
B．People will have less and less time for sleep.
C．Work will be carried on hard without the media.
D．Life will be empty without the radio or newspapers.
30．What conclusion does the experiment draw
A．People should use the media devices reasonably.
B．People can easily survive the media devices addiction.
C．People's everyday life and work rely much on the media.
D．People spend about half the time using the media devices.
31．What is the passage probably from
A．An advertisement. B．A book review.
C．A news report. D．A science fiction story.
D
Social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic innovation, it's really full of hidden false realities.
The median income(中位收入) recorded in the United States of America was about $63，000 in 2018. TikTokers can make anywhere from $50，000 to $150，000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and TikTokers with over a million followers can make up to $30，000 a month—$360，000 a year. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15－second video.
This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid “job”， it promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of TikTok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self－value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it's important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we're constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15－second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethics (伦理). What about the people who miss birthdays and family holidays due to their jobs and aren't getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc., had his own view on this issue.
“It sounds great that kids can make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15－second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it's only online.”
Again, as a fellow consumer of TikTok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I'm not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous of a 15－second video teach young people
32．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．Social networking.
B．Making money on social media.
C．A job offered by TikTok.
D．Staying connected to the Internet.
33．Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users
A．They tend to live an adult life too soon.
B．They are forced to pay for certain services.
C．They may abandon other social media.
D．They are likely to develop false values.
34．What can we infer from Richard Colyer's comments
A．TikTok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely.
B．Young TikTokers should be banned from making money.
C．It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos.
D．Contents of videos need checking before their release online.
35．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage
A．Say No to TikTok.
B．Join Young TikTokers
C．TikTok—A Mine of Money
D．A Job VS An Entertainment
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
There are now lots of products and services on the market. __36__ It is vital, therefore, for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors by having a strong company image which is immediately recognizable.
Logos are part of this image. __37__ The logo establishes a visual identity for the company, just as different groups of young people express their identity through hairstyles and clothes. All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used colors and symbols to show their identity.
__38__ Some colors may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in another. Some colors represent life in one culture but death in another. International companies have, therefore to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstood in different countries.
The logos of large international companies are instantly recognizable throughout the world. One of the most famous logos is that of Coca－Cola. The design of the words “Coca Cola” has not changed since 1886, although the surrounding design has been changed from time to time. Many companies have over the years, renewed their logos. __39__
Logos are used on packaging and brochures as well as on the product itself. They may also appear in newspapers or on television as part of an advertising campaign. __40__ The logo helps to promote this image and to fix it in the minds of the customers. Logos, therefore, need to be original and to have impact and style.
A．Companies need to have a strong corporate identity.
B．In different cultures, different colors carry different meanings.
C.Colors and symbols, different in meanings, help identify a company.
D．Many of them are similar in content though produced by different companies.
E．They are symbols which often include a name or initials to identify a company.
F．So, they can better fit in with contemporary design and present more powerful images.
G．In this way, they are easier to be distinguished from those of the competing companies.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say “Sorry, the wrong number！” and move on. But when Dennis Williams __41__ a text clearly not intended for him, he did something __42__. On March 19, Dennis got a group text __43__ him that a couple he didn't know were at the hospital, expecting the arrival of a baby.
“Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken，” Dennis __44__. The baby was born and update texts were __45__ quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her __46__， she didn't seem to realize that she was sharing the baby's photos with a complete stranger. “Well, I don't __47__ you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby，” replied Dennis before asking which room the new __48__ were in.
Much to the family's surprise, Dennis stuck to his __49__！ He turned up at the hospital __50__ gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy. Lindsey's husband was totally astonished by the unexpected visitor. “I don't think we would have randomly invited him over but we __51__ it and the gifts.”
Teresa posted a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website __52__ by the touching words：“What a __53__ this young man was to our family! He was so __54__ and kind to do this.” The post has since gained the __55__ of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184，000 shares and 61，500 likes in just three days.
41．A.polished B．translated
C．viewed D．received
42．A.familiar B．practical
C．special D．urgent
43．A.reminding B．informing
C．convincing D．impressing
44．A.predicted B．interrupted
C．responded D．repeated
45．A.passing down B．setting out
C．coming in D．moving around
46．A.excitement B．anxiety
C．opinion D．effort
47．A.accept B．bother
C．believe D．know
48．A.patients B．doctors
C．parents D．visitors
49．A.dream B．principle
C．schedule D．promise
50．A.opening B．collecting
C．bearing D．making
51．A.appreciate B．need
C．admit D．expect
52．A.confirmed B．accompanied
C．clarified D．simplified
53．A.coincidence B．problem
C．relief D．blessing
54．A.sweet B．calm
C．smart D．fair
55．A.sympathy B．trust
C．control D．attention
非选择题部分
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When we make news we use primary and secondary sources. We can see this most clearly in TV programmes. As we watch the news on TV, the person 56.________ (present ) the programme in the studio is the secondary source (because he tells us about the news) 57.________ the reporter in Iraq or Washington is the primary source [because he is telling us about what is 58.________ (actual) happening there]. Without these reporters acting 59.________ primary sources, you would never find out what really 60.________ (happen) in a war, earthquake, sports meeting, concert or festival. These reporters explain what is happening so we have a clearer idea of 61.________ is going on there. They often take 62.________ (photographer) with them who act as primary sources by giving pictures of events.
In a newspaper the position is 63.________ (difference) because these two roles are often combined. This means a reporter who investigates a story may be the same person who writes it. If this happens, the reporter is 64.________ the primary and the secondary sources. But the photographer who 65.________ (work) with him/her is still a primary source.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友John想了解中国最近一档比较火的书信朗读节目《见字如面》(Letters Alive)。请你写信向他介绍该节目。
写作要点：
1．该节目源自英国类似节目，由名人为观众朗读书信；
2．所选书信来源广泛，使观众得以体验别人的人生故事；
3.该节目用最简单的方式展现传统文化——书信。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
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。
Sam and I had been paired up through a mentoring(辅导) program when he was a first grader. As a former teacher, I missed making an impact on young people, so as soon as I heard of this program for at－risk school kids, I signed up.
At first, it didn't seem as if the two of us were a good match. Sam hardly looked at me; he barely spoke or smiled. I tried everything to engage his attention. Nothing worked.Week after week, I'd drive for 30 minutes to the school, only to sit with a little boy who didn't seem to care whether I was there or not. I was so frustrated(受挫的).
One day, I noticed Sam wearing an Iron Man shirt. The next week, I brought a board game(棋盘游戏) featuring Iron Man characters. When I opened the box, he was attracted. He joined me and played the game with me. As I was leaving that day, he looked up at me and said, “See you next week.”
He and I built our relationship from there. I would spend my Friday lunch period with him, talking, playing games and just being a friend. Little by little, he opened up to me about his home life. His dad wasn't around.His mother supported the family by working nights at a local factory, so Sam's older sibling took care of him most of the time.
Right then and there, I wished to make sure the two of us always kept in touch—even after the program ended. Now it would be our last Friday lunch together.How could I make sure we had a great meal and he would still remember me
So I looked for some inspiration for a perfect gift for him, the gift Sam would enjoy holding on to. On Wednesday, I was watching TV and a fast－food restaurant commercial came on, advertising the toy that came in the kids' meals—a small Iron Man toy.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Suddenly it hit me: Here was the idea I'd been looking for!
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第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What was the woman
A．A cook.　　　 B．A manager. C．A waitress.
2．How will the woman get there
A．By taxi. B．By bus. C．On foot.
3．Where is the man's ID card
A．In the drawer. B．On the desk. C．In the bag.
4．Why is the woman going to the school
A．To pick up her son.
B．To visit her son's teacher.
C．To ask her son what he does every day.
5．What's the probable relationship between the two speakers
A．Doctor and patient. B．Teacher and student.
C．Father and daughter.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What does the woman think of Bob
A．He likes playing. B．He likes chatting.
C．He is hard－working.
7．What will the speakers do
A．They will meet Bob.
B．They will study in the library.
C．They will go to the cinema.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How many bags did the woman receive today
A．Eleven. B．Thirty. C．Four.
9．What is in the man's bag
A．Some money. B．A black pen. C．His ID card.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．When will the man visit New York
A．From April 14. B．From April 17. C．From April 4.
11．How much will the man spend on the room for four nights
A．$308. B．$1，032. C．$1，232.
12．What kind of room would the man like
A．A non－smoking room with two single beds.
B．A smoking room with a queen－sized bed.
C．A non－smoking room with a queen－sized bed.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What are the speakers talking about
A．Some famous parks in China.
B．A tourist site in China.
C．Some wildlife in China.
14．How long did the woman stay in the park
A．Three days. B．Four days. C．Five days.
15．What did the woman see in the park
A．Tigers. B．Butterflies. C．Snakes.
16．What are the paths like in the park
A．They have stairs. B．They are very plain.
C．They are very difficult to walk on.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What was Lily before she came here
A．A student. B．A teacher. C．A driver.
18．How many children are there in Lily's family
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
19．Where is Lily now
A．In Mexico. B．In London. C．In New York.
20．Where did Lily live when she first came to the city
A．In a hotel. B．On the street. C．In an apartment.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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There are many weird sports that are present around the world. From each region of the world, along with the very popular common sports, there are also those really popular but very weird kinds of sports.
The Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses
This is indeed a very strange kind of sport that tests your stamina(耐力). You will learn how to be agile(灵活的) while competing against a horse. This game originated in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells. This sport really has to do with strength. You will require great agility and strength in order to take part in this. Marathon human contestants are put to compete against those mounted people. This is how the marathon testing takes place.
Love Locked Races
This is a sports event that was first introduced in Finland. This is all about a male competitor racing with a female in a certain way. There would be many obstructions and blocks on the way which would definitely bring you challenges. The person to win would have to finish the race without losing his female partner in the course of overcoming the obstacles even for once. This race takes place really fast and the obstacles are set that way.
The Toe Sport
This is yet another weird sport that welcomes you to use your toes. This is quite the same kind of sport that you used to play as a child which involved toe wrestling. This has now been turned into a major sport that even has a World Toe Wrestling Competition. It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire.
The locals took this sport with great enjoyment and then made this so popular that it soon had its own championship. The individuals who participate have only got to use their feet and then this is tougher than it may sound.
The Mud Pit Belly Flop
This is a kind of game where even the spectators(观众) get splashed with mud but in fact that is quite the fun. The very annual Summer Redneck Games in East Dublin bring about this game and bring about some of the greatest hubcap discus throws with it. This is also a great sport to show the strength and dexterity of your feet.
21．Which sport requires couples to participate
A．The Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses.
B．Love Locked Races.
C．The Toe Sport.
D．The Mud Pit Belly Flop.
22．Which statement shows the popularity of the Toe Sport
A．It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire.
B．The locals took this sport with great enjoyment.
C．It has a World Toe Wrestling Competition.
D．Even kids are fond of the sport.
23．What kinds of people are likely to take part in the Ultimate Test Between Man and Horses
A．People with agility and strength.
B．People with companions.
C．Marathon runners.
D．Horse riders.
B
I had grown up in a football loving family; my dad had played until injury forced him out.
My older sister Stevie trained with Crewe Alexandra Girls for a year or two as a left back just like our hero Jamie Carragher.
I remember the exact moment I told my dad I was interested in doing what my big sister did. I was watching the game with him in the living room as a pre－teen and it just came out, “It makes me sad that I can't be a footballer.” He asked why not, and I answered, “Because I'm not a boy.”
He immediately responded by telling me that women's football was “great” and that I could play if I wanted to. “Yeah, I suppose，” I responded, “but no one watches women's football.” Looking back I can see exactly why I felt like that.
At school, there was an unwritten rule that sports like hockey and netball were “girl” sports and rugby and football were for the boys. I'd never seen a women's football match on TV; the only female athletes I'd heard of were in the Olympics.
Today, the Lionesses will take on Scotland in the World Cup. But although women's football has turned out to be one of the FIFA's best investments, the majority of female players in top tiers are earning under what anyone would consider a fair wage.
On Twitter you'll find that the most popular defence of those figures is that there's less money in the female side of the game because viewing statistics are lower than those from the male footballers, but the truth is that investment is needed for female football to become more visible and become an equally respected game.
Today, I'll be cheering on the Lionesses, and its coming home will mean more this time around, because it'll mean talented, skillful female footballers being broadcast into millions of homes and maybe, just maybe, a little girl believing that she can also be a lioness one day.
24．What do we know about Jamie Carragher
A．He is the author's teacher.
B．He is a friend of the author's sister's.
C．He's on the Crewe Alexandra Girls.
D．He is an excellent footballer.
25．Which of the following best describes the author's father
A．Strict. B．Encouraging.
C．Creative. D．Critical.
26．What does the author think of the unwritten rule at school
A．Disappointing. B．Flexible.
C．Fair. D．Appealing.
27．What should people mainly do if they want to make female football better known
A．Hold more matches.
B．Increase investment.
C．Employ more skillful female footballers.
D．Broadcast women's football matches.
C
“Tennis—I'm saying goodbye.” With these words, Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement.
“How do you leave behind the only life you've ever known？” she asked herself. Several reasons played a role in Sharapova leaving the tennis court for good. Over the last couple of years, she's dealt with an injury in her right shoulder and inflammation(炎症) in her forearms that may have prevented her from returning to top form. In more recent news，the death of her longtime friend, US basketball legend Kobe Bryant, also played a factor in her decision to retire.
“As I think you've seen throughout my career, my perseverance has been my greatest tool, my greatest strength，” Sharapova said in an interview. “But I've started feeling that it was becoming a weakness, because the__stubbornness__was__keeping__me__going__for__wrong__reasons．”
Sharapova rose to stardom(明星身份) at age 17 when she won Wimbledon in 2004. She won a total of five Grand Slam singles titles. She also earned the Fed Cup title in Russia in 2008 and an Olympic silver medal in singles in 2012, among many other accomplishments.
For 16 straight years from 2004, Sharapova was the world's highest－earning female athlete, according to Forbes. Off the court, she made millions of dollars from companies such as Evian and Nike, as well as starting her own candy company. “Tennis showed me the world and it showed me what I was made of，” Sharapova wrote on Facebook on Feb. 26. “It's how I tested myself and how I measured my growth. And so in whatever I might choose for my next chapter, my next mountain, I'll still be pushing. I'll still be climbing. I'll still be growing.”
28．Which of the following is NOT the reason for Sharapova's retirement
A．Her age. B．Her personality.
C．Her former injuries. D．Her friend's death.
29．What can we infer from the underlined part in Paragraph 3
A．She was so stubborn as to fail to make use of her greatest tool.
B．She didn't want to make wrong decisions despite perseverance.
C．She was aware that her best personality had become an obstacle.
D．She knew stubbornness can't be a good approach to success.
30．Which of the following is WRONG
A．The success in Wimbledon let her become a star.
B．She made a lot of money mainly from playing tennis.
C．Besides tennis, she runs other businesses successfully.
D．In 2012 , she got the second place in the Olympic Games.
31．How does Sharapova find her life of retirement
A．Regretful about her retirement.
B．Unable to fit into the new life.
C．Enthusiastic about new challenges.
D．Peaceful back to normal.
D
Tokyo's newly completed National Stadium was formally opened at a ceremony attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the famous architect Kengo Kuma. Costing around 157 billion yen($1.4 billion), the 68，000－seat stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies at both the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. It will also be used for soccer matches and various track－and－field events during the Games.
Kuma said his design features three tiers(层) of seats beneath a partially covered roof made from steel and wood. “With the 2020 Olympics, we wanted to create something that focuses public attention on the environment or the Earth at the time，” he told CNN in an interview in June. “So, we thought that the best material for this era would be wood.”
At Sunday's ceremony, Abe praised the design for achieving “harmony with the surrounding environment and a Japanese character.” But as recently as 2015, the new National Stadium could have looked dramatically different. A futuristic design by the late British－Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid had initially been selected, though Japan's Olympic organizers eventually gave up the plan because of enormous costs and fierce criticisms. Celebrated architect Arata Isozaki described Hadid's design as a “disgrace to future generations”．
The mission was then passed to 65－year－old Kuma, and he set about reimagining the project in his characteristically organic style. The architect said that his stadium design was partly inspired by Tokyo's Edo－period temples. “All over the world, architecture in the 20th century that uses concrete and steel feels cold and stiff. I want to make it softer, kinder, warmer.” said Kuma. His final design features large roof eaves(屋檐) that encourage air to circulate, allowing breeze(微风) to enter the stadium during hot weather.
“We would like both athletes and audiences to enjoy the stadium，but we also thought of something we can contribute to the community，” Kuma said，highlighting the pedestrianized areas he designed around the structure. The late switch of design meant that construction on the stadium did not begin until late 2016. As such, plans for the stadium to host matches in the recent Rugby World Cup were canceled.
32．What can we learn about Tokyo's new National Stadium
A．It cost about $157 billion in all.
B．It uses wood as one of its leading materials.
C．It has several partially covered wooden roofs.
D．It will be used for all ball games during the Games.
33．What's the author's purpose in mentioning Zaha Hadid in Paragraph 3
A．To expose the beauty of the futuristic design.
B．To report Abe's great appreciation for her design.
C．To show her contribution to Japanese architecture.
D．To explain why Kuma's design was adopted later.
34．Which of the following inspired Kuma's design of the new stadium
A．Zaha Hadid's designs.
B．Ancient temples in Tokyo.
C．Arata Isozaki's masterpieces.
D．Architecture in the 20th century.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The Rugby World Cup matches will be put off.
B．The National Stadium wasn't completed on time.
C．Kuma's design of the community was controversial.
D．The construction of the stadium didn't begin until 2017.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why play sports You might say “to get exercise” and you'd be right. To have fun That's true, too. But there's more. __36__. According to the Women's Sports Foundation, girls who play sports get a lot more than just fit.
Girls who play sports do better in school. You might think that playing sports will take up all your study time. __37__. Exercise improves learning, memory, and concentration(集中；专心), which can give active girls an advantage in the classroom.
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal－setting skills. __38__. When you work with coaches, trainers, and teammates to win games and achieve goals, you're learning how to be successful. Those skills will serve you well at work and in family life.
Sports are good for a girl's health. In addition to being fit and keeping a healthy weight, girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke. And later in life, girls who exercise are less likely to get osteoporosis(骨质疏松症).
Playing sports improves self－confidence. __39__. Why It builds confidence when you know you can practice, improve, and achieve your goals. Sports are also a feel－good activity because they help girls get in shape, keep a healthy weight, and make new friends.
__40__. Playing sports can reduce pressure and help you feel a little happier. How The brain chemicals released during exercise improve a person's mood. Friends are another mood lifter. And being on a team creates tight bonds between friends. It's good to know your teammates will support you both on and off the field!
A．Exercise cuts the pressure.
B．Sports teach valuable life skills.
C．In fact, there are at least 5 more reasons.
D．Regular exercise increases quality of life.
E．Girls who play sports feel better about themselves.
F．Playing sports offers children more than just physical benefits.
G．But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don't.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a __41__ sport, at times almost painful, and practices really __42__ a team's physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment, I would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless __43__.
In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing __44__ that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited from any physical activities for six months. After going __45__ a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my __46__ time.
In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive lineman on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the __47__ of the Most Valuable Player.
__48__， my skills in football do not magically extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four __49__. Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand.
__50__ life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I __51__ the strict training program to build up strength and improve flexibility in my __52__. After an eight－month recovery, I was back to the field playing football, the sport I __53__.
In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: __54__ and commitment make what seems impossible __55__. This lesson from football is the one that can be applied to every part of life.
41．A.tough B．popular
C．typical D．dynamic
42．A.set B．control
C．test D．require
43．A.mistakes B．adventures
C．accidents D．injuries
44．A.performance B．position
C．moment D．advantage
45．A.with B．over
C．through D．into
46．A.valuable B．lost
C．extra D．regular
47．A.pride B．choice
C．name D．honor
48．A.Unfortunately B．Similarly
C．Happily D．Gradually
49．A.practices B．tryouts
C．seasons D．operations
50．A.But B．Or
C．So D．And
51．A.examined B．changed
C．provided D．completed
52．A.shoulder B．hand
C．leg D．foot
53．A.explore B．avoid
C．love D．support
54．A.Knowledge B．Belief
C．Experience D．Opinion
55．A.enjoyable B．possible
C．sensible D．responsible
非选择题部分
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The FIFA World Cup attracts worldwide attention. But have you ever considered how watching the World Cup might affect 56.________ (you) health
Watching sports might have some positive consequences. 57.________ (support) a team can give people a sense of community and boost fans' self－esteem when their team wins. Jason Lanter is a psychology professor at Kutztown University who studies the 58.________ (behave) of sports fans. Lanter says people feel like they fit in. They know there 59.________ (be) good psychological and health benefits simply from being part of a group.
On the other hand, however, when watching 60.________ intense match like the World Cup, people's pulse can 61.________ (easy) spike(激增), which could cause heart attacks, especially when their teams lose. On the day in 1998 when Argentina defeated England in the World Cup, 55 more people 62.________ (admit) to hospitals due to heart attacks, 63.________ (compare) to an average day in England. British research revealed that apart 64.________ heart attacks, the excitement, disappointment and flow of adrenalin from watching a national team play might also cause more domestic violence.
John Ryan, a cardiologist at the University of Utah advised people to stay hydrated, stay cool and eat and drink alcohol in moderation. He said those pieces of advice 65.________ we found useful for life in general were also useful while we were watching sports games.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“我最喜欢的运动”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1．介绍自己喜欢的运动；
2.阐明喜爱该运动的理由。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
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。
I first played ping－pong in our basement at home. My brother and I asked for an old wooden table from my grandfather. It was painted green. Although it was very simple, it served its purpose every day. My father never really played any other sports with me, but ping－pong was one that he played quite well and it took me plenty of time before I could beat him. My elder brother was also a very good competitor.
When I got to university, I was happy to discover a ping－pong table in the common room. I spent a great deal of time there, often until the midnight. There were about three or four friends that I often played against. We were all at the same skill level. One of them had ever played in a tournament. A friend from Germany said his father had ever won the German national tournament. We took part in a tournament. My ranking was the third place, but I had beaten the first and second place winners when we had played for fun. I sometimes played with other friends who didn't play ping－pong well, so I would use my left hand to give them an advantage. But after I became so skilled with my left hand, they no longer had the advantage.
Later, I played in a ping－pong competition which was held by my university. I lost at first. But because it was double elimination(双淘汰制), I went to the loser group. I beat all the players and then played against the student who had beaten me in the first round. Surprisingly, I beat him 3 times and won the competition.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
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阅读理解
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While I was teaching in China, I became interested in acupuncture, which dates back to the Stone Age. It was after returning from China and witnessing how successful it had been that I reached the decision to become an acupuncturist myself. I was lucky to discover that the town where I lived had a famous college of traditional acupuncture.
Alternative medicine such as acupuncture is particularly important to me because I firmly believe that it works on the level of the body, mind and spirit.This is very different from Western medicine which is supposed to work only on the body. When a person is ill, it is believed that there's something in their life that is putting their energy levels out of balance. What alternative therapies(疗法) try to do is help to gradually push the energy levels back into balance. The result is that any disease present might naturally disappear as it cannot survive when energy levels are balanced.
I've treated a wide range of people for various conditions, for example, people suffering from stress and anxiety. To acquire a qualification in acupuncture, I took a course that lasted three years. I had to go to the college about one weekend in three. I also had a large amount of homework and practical work to do, which I did two or three evenings a week. This involved locating points on different people. As you can imagine , this isn't straightforward as people are of different sizes and have differently shaped bodies.
In the future I hope to set up an alternative health clinic which will involve myself as an acupuncturist and perhaps other__people as well. I'd like to work with people who provide treatments such as rubbing(搓) and pressing people's feet in a special way to help them relax and feel well.I'd like to set it up somewhere in the countryside, where people can feel free from the stress of life.
1．The author decided to learn acupuncture ________．
A．when he was teaching in China
B．when he was studying in college
C．after he came back to his mother country
D．after he discovered an acupuncture school
2．What does the author think of acupuncture
A．It prevents disease.
B．It treats people as a whole.
C．It has an immediate effect.
D．It helps improve people's lives.
3．The acupuncture course the author took was __________．
A．time－consuming and challenging
B．learner－centered and effective
C．difficult but interesting
D．painful but helpful
4．What do the underlined words “other people” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Other acupuncturists.
B．Other alternative therapists.
C．Other doctors who use Western medicine.
D．Other people who want to escape from stress.
B
The next time you need to get somewhere, you may be able to follow your nose. A study has found that a strong sense of smell is associated with a strong sense of direction.
Researchers conducted an experiment at McGill University in Canada. Fifty seven adults were invited to participate in a virtual “way－finding task” in which they had to make their way around a virtual environment. They were given 20 minutes to learn about the virtual city. After having passed by each of eight landmarks at least twice, the participants were placed in front of one of the landmarks and asked to find the most direct route to one assigned by the researchers.
The participants also smelled 40 scented(有香气的) pens one at a time. After a brief sniff, the participants chose one word that best identified the smell from four words on a screen.
An additional exercise used a virtual maze(迷宫) to determine if the participants were more likely to rely on landmarks to find the way or if they used a more habit－based method built over time as people traveled the same route over and over again.
What the researchers found was that those with the ability to correctly identify the smells of the pens also had the easiest time performing the way－finding task by way of landmarks. A strong sense of smell was not identified in the participants who used the more habit－based method.
The connection between the sense of smell and way－finding likely came about as a result of the evolution of the nervous system. The original function of the sense of smell in humans may have been intended to support our spatial memory.
Keep that in mind the next time you get lost going to the dentist. It won't prevent you from getting horribly lost, but it's good food for thought along the way.
5．How does the author support his argument
A．By examining differences.
B．By doing virtual experiment.
C．By providing examples.
D．By analyzing cause.
6．What were the participants asked to do after smelling a scented pen
A．Decide whether they liked the smell.
B．Use a sentence to describe the smell.
C．Choose a suitable word for the smell.
D．Find the landmark that featured the smell.
7．Which of the following factors is related to a strong sense of direction
A．The way of using landmarks.
B．More experience in describing things.
C．Quick adjustment to the virtual world.
D．A more habit－based way－finding method.
C
When a leafy plant is under attack, it doesn't sit quietly. Back in 1983, two scientists, Jack Schultz and Ian Baldwin, reported that young maple trees getting bitten by insects send out a particular smell that neighboring plants can get. These chemicals come from the injured parts of the plant and seem to be an alarm. What the plants pump through the air is a mixture of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds, VOCs for short.
Scientists have found that all kinds of plants give out VOCs when being attacked. It's a plant's way of crying out. But is anyone listening Apparently. Because we can watch the neighbors react.
Some plants pump out smelly chemicals to keep insects away. But others do double duty. They pump out perfumes designed to attract different insects who are natural enemies to the attackers. Once they arrive, the__tables__are__turned. The attacker who was lunching now becomes lunch.
In study after study, it appears that these chemical conversations help the neighbors. The damage is usually more serious on the first plant, but the neighbors, relatively speaking, stay safer because they heard the alarm and knew what to do.
Does this mean that plants talk to each other Scientists don't know. Maybe the first plant just made a cry of pain or was sending a message to its own branches, and so, in effect, was talking to itself. Perhaps the neighbors just happened to “overhear” the cry. So information was exchanged, but it wasn't a true, intentional back and forth. Charles Darwin, over 150 years ago, imagined a world far busier, noisier and more intimate(亲密的) than the world we can see and hear. Our senses are weak. There's a whole lot going on.
8．What does a plant do when it is under attack
A．It makes noises.
B．It gets help from other plants.
C．It stands quietly.
D．It sends out certain chemicals.
9．What does the author mean by “the tables are turned” in Paragraph 3
A．The attackers get attacked.
B．The insects gather under the table.
C．The plants get ready to fight back.
D．The perfumes attract natural enemies.
10．Scientists find from their studies that plants can __________．
A．predict natural disasters
B．protect themselves against insects
C．talk to one another intentionally
D．help their neighbors when necessary
11．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The world is changing faster than ever.
B．People have stronger senses than before.
C．The world is more complex than it seems.
D．People in Darwin's time were imaginative.课时作业(一)　Unit 1　Section Ⅰ　Welcome to the unit & Reading
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
“Instagram(a social networking app) will cut out many users' accounts on December 20. To protect your account, repost this warning #KeepMyAccountSafe.” Every few months, it happens again—dozens of annoying posts from my kids' friends suddenly start to appear on my Instagram news feed.
According to a new study by Stanford University, most kids don't know what news is fake. Researchers asked more than 7，800 middle school and high school students to complete 56 tasks, like distinguishing an advertisement from a real news story on a website and determining which blog in a series was most reliable. They found that students judged the credibility of blogs based not on the source of the material, but on how much detail they contained, or whether a large photo was attached.
“Many people assume that because young people are fluent in social media, they can distinguish fake news, but our work shows the opposite to be true，” wrote the lead study author Sam Wineburg, a professor at Stanford's Graduate School of Education.
Both Google and Facebook are now taking steps to prevent misleading news from making its way on their platforms, but they won't be able to eliminate it completely.That is why it's now more important than ever to teach our kids to think critically when it comes to believing various information sources.
“In the coming months, we look forward to sharing our assessments and working with educators to create materials that will guide young people in the sea of disinformation they encounter online，” said Wineburg.
1．How does the author introduce the topic of the passage
A．By stating opinions.
B．By showing findings.
C．By quoting sayings.
D．By citing a post.
2．According to researchers, what determines the credibility of online information
A．The source of the material.
B．The popularity of the website.
C．The amount of detail.
D．The size of relevant photos.
3．What does the underlined word “eliminate” mean in Paragraph 4
A．Digest. B．Update.
C．Estimate. D．Remove.
4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Stronger Together: The Internet Changes Our Life
B．Be Careful: Kids Are Bad at Identifying Fake News
C．Reliable News Has No Place on Social Media
D．Educators Have a Long Way to Go to Guide the Young
B
The Tibet autonomous region has placed nearly half its land area under the strictest ecological supervision(监督). It was announced at an annual meeting of the regional People's Congress, which kicked off on Wednesday.
The ecological protection area, which covers more than 539，000 square kilometers, makes up 45 percent of the region's area, and 22 ecological reserves have been built and are operational.
According to the government work report, the rate of days with good air quality in Tibet's cities has reached 99.4 percent, and all the region's drinking water sources have met applicable standards.
The report also said that the number of Tibetan antelope(羚) in the region has risen to more than 200，000, wildlife species to 1，072 and black－necked cranes to more than 8，000. Five rare new species have been discovered in recent years. The region has spent 12.2 billion yuan($1.9 billion) on ecological protection projects in recent years. Five cities and three counties have been named as national level ecologically civilized model cities and counties, and more rural residents have benefited financially by undertaking part－time ecological protection work.
More advanced monitoring facilities have been in place in the reserve, with more ecological protection inspectors employed to undertake protection work. The professional ecological inspectors are provided with basic tools such as motorcycles, telescopes and paging receivers, and they provide feedback regularly. Professional inspectors also receive one week of training every year from professors at Tibet University.
Kunsang Darje, a railway maintenance worker in Nagchu, said that apart from maintaining the railway and highway, he also collects trash along the section with his colleagues. “The place I work is in a no－man's land, and I think it's very important to protect the animals there without affecting them with human activities，and we are also bound to take responsibility there，” he said.
5．What is the main idea of the text
A．The ecological situation in Tibet has been totally improved.
B．Almost half Tibetan land has been ecologically supervised.
C．Many more operational ecological reserves have been built.
D．More Tibetan protection inspectors have been employed.
6．Which of the following is the positive effect of Tibet's ecological protection
A．Larger protection areas.
B．Numerous rare new species.
C．More days with quality air.
D．Global capital investments.
7．By doing ecological protection work, ________．
A．protection inspectors can employ other people
B．protection inspectors are supplied with cars
C．Tibet's rural residents can get annual training
D．Tibet's rural residents can earn extra money
8．What can be inferred from Kunsang Darje's words
A．He asks his colleagues not to litter everywhere.
B．He attaches importance to raise animals there.
C．He keeps railway and highway in good condition.
D．He has a sense of duty to protect animals there.
Ⅱ.完形填空
The UK－based supermarket Waitrose has been criticized strongly by social media users for selling bouquets(束) of “autumn seasonal foliage(叶子)” at 6 pounds apiece.
Photos of various tree leaves packaged in transparent plastic foil and __1__ as flower bouquets went viral on social media lately, sparking controversy(争论) because of the product's price, six British pounds. __2__ tree leaves can literally be __3__ from the street this time of year, it's understandable that some people went for Waitrose, accusing the supermarket of trying to make money by selling __4__ that is actually free.
“A bag of actual leaves I'll sell you a bin bag of leaves for 10p，” one Twitter user wrote.“This has got to be from the drunk Monday morning meeting category of __5__，” someone else commented.
__6__， the bizarre(怪异的) foliage bouquets appeared on Waitrose supermarket shelves as a way to welcome autumn, and featured a sticker __7__ customers to “bring the outdoors inside”．
“Bring the outdoors indoors and brighten up your __8__ with the freshest flowers __9__ reflect the colors of the season，” the official product description read. “We source the best blooms from expert growers, and handle them gently on their journey to our stores __10__ they look beautiful for longer.”
__11__ the generally negative feedback to its autumn－themed product, the British supermarket __12__ its decision to charge 6 pounds for a bunch of tree leaves by claiming that it was inspired by a(n) __13__ from shoppers.
This isn't the __14__ time that English shops and supermarkets have made news __15__ for selling free things at exorbitant prices. First, there was a posh shop in London, which sold painted logs for $14 apiece, and there was the artisan shop Botanique and its $22 chopped tree branches.,　
1．A.arranged B．acquired
C．relayed D．rejected
2．A.Provided B．Supposing
C．Considering D．Providing
3．A.wound up B．picked up
C．broken up D．turned up
4．A.something B．anything
C．everything D．nothing
5．A.hopes B．description
C．insurance D．ideas
6．A.Additionally B．Eventually
C．Apparently D．Primitively
7．A.urging B．forcing
C．getting D．persuading
8．A.company B．device
C．home D．staff
9．A.what B．that
C．which D．where
10．A.because B．unless
C．so D．since
11．A.Despite B．Before
C．Except D．Through
12．A.expanded B．opposed
C．explained D．distributed
13．A.opportunity B．commitment
C．possession D．demand
14．A.high B．first
C．above D．troublesome
15．A.circumstances B．adaptations
C．headlines D. victims课时作业(十一)　Unit 4　Section Ⅱ　Grammar and usage & Integrated skills
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
If you frequently google language－related questions, you've probably seen an advertisement for Grammarly, an automated grammar－checker. Grammarly claims that it has the ability not only to fix mistakes, but also to improve style and polish words. Does it achieve what it claims Maybe not.
Artificial intelligence systems like Grammarly are trained with data. Developers also manually add certain rules to the patterns Grammarly has taught itself. The software then looks at a user's essay: if a string of words seems ungrammatical, it tries to spot how the acknowledged mistake most closely resembles one from its training input．
All this shows how far artificial intelligence(AI) is from the puters outsmart humans at problems that can be solved with pure mathematical knowledge, such as chess. Advances in language technology have been impressive in, for example, speech recognition, which involves another sort of statistical guess—whether or not a stretch of sound matches a certain string of words.
But grammar is the real magic of language. And machines are no match for puters can analyze grammatical sentences fairly well, labeling things like nouns and verb phrases. But they struggle with sentences that are difficult to analyze, precisely because they are ungrammatical.
To correct such essays requires knowing what the writer intended. But computers don't work with meaning or intention. They work with formulae(公式). Humans, by contrast, can usually understand even rather damaged syntax(句法) because of the ability to guess the content of other minds.Grammar－checking computers focus on not how bad humans are with language , but just how good.
1．What's the text mainly about
A．What AI system Grammarly is.
B．What problems AI has with grammar.
C．How AI system works on grammar.
D．How AI outsmarts humans in language.
2．Why do computers outsmart mankind at chess
A．Because they are trained with data.
B．Because they have taught themselves.
C．Because they easily spot mistakes.
D．Because maybe sound matches words.
3．Which of the following can be done well by AI
A．Analyzing ungrammatical sentences.
B．Figuring out meaning and intention.
C．Identifying nouns and verb phrases.
D．Understanding damaged syntax.
4．What's the writer's attitude toward grammar－checking computers
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable.
C．Indifferent. D．Worried.
B
Cloud computing is set to change how people communicate, work and learn.But do you know it may also affect how you are hired for a job in the future
It was once more common for people to find jobs advertised in the newspaper and then physically send applications to organizations.Now we primarily look online using job sites and apply for those jobs using cloud recruitment(招聘) services.
However, many new technologies, with the help of artificial intelligence(AI), are changing recruitment and the way we communicate with those holding the key to our dream jobs.
AI recruitment technology, such as ENGAGE Talent, is making it easier for recruiters to find potential employees by analyzing networking sites, like LinkedIn, for appropriate candidates. Primarily based on keywords, circumstance changes or current company performance, it can find candidates that haven't clearly expressed an interest in changing jobs. Helen Poitevin, research director of IT research firm Gartner, stated, “This method of finding a passive candidate is the subject of a lot of investment and innovation today.”
Another innovation designed to help recruiters is AI assistants, similar to Apple's N reported that graduates in the future might have to be overseen by a virtual assistant before getting a real interview for highly competitive graduate programs.
Companies such as HireVue have already developed software that plays prerecorded questions for candidates and analyzes their responses for different factors, including grammar, facial expressions and tones. It can then produce a result that defines the candidate's qualities and recommends whether they should be considered.
The US graduate Sarah Ali has been through eight HireVue interviews. She told CNN, “Once I understood the AI interview process, I started thinking of it as a game and how I could optimize(优化) myself.”
This interview process has yet become the mainstream outside the US, but with the power of cloud computing, how long will it be before this tech is used worldwide
5．According to the passage, how did people commonly find a job
A．By using cloud recruitment services.
B．By submitting an online application form.
C．By searching for information on the Internet.
D．By reading job advertisements in the newspaper.
6．What can we know about the AI recruitment technology
A．ENGAGE Talent is currently the only form of it.
B．Helen Poitevin didn't think it was an innovative investment.
C．It is designed to help recruiters to find appropriate employees.
D．It can leave out the candidates greatly interested in changing jobs.
7．Why does the author refer to the US graduate, Sarah Ali
A．To show some companies have developed software for AI recruitment.
B．To show AI assistants have been widely adopted outside the US.
C．To explain how to optimize oneself.
D．To show Sarah knew well about the AI interview process.
Ⅱ.七选五
How Mobile Technology Has
Changed Our Lives Forever
The invention of the mobile phone and mobile technology was incredible. __1__ Here we highlight the most common aspects that technology is changing our lives today.
·Mobile technology has changed how we communicate.
The advancement of technology has made communication unbelievably fast and convenient.
In the past, writing a letter or finding a wired telephone was the best way to communicate remotely with someone. __2__ You can send them a message on social media, text them, have a video chat with them, email them, or call them.
·Mobile technology creates the “Everything” device.
With many functions mobile technology has brought about, there are some products that they have made out of date. Now just one device has replaced the portable(便携式的) music player, alarm clock, GPS, calculator, camera, flashlight, calendar and many more. __3__
·Mobile technology leads to ever－present distraction.
In many places, it's common to see just about everyone with a mobile phone within arm's reach. In the first two ways listed above, that can be useful. __4__ As mobile technology has become more and more widespread in today's society, research has begun to connect heavy day－to－day use with a number of side effects, the majority of which are related to mental health.
__5__ We should accept that mobile technology is here to stay and improves our lives for the better in spite of its shortcomings. In my opinion, its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages.
A．We cannot ignore its disadvantages.
B．All in all, mobile devices greatly benefit our lives.
C．However, instant access is not always a good thing.
D．While these things do still exist, they are no longer absolutely essential.
E．Nowadays, you have more efficient options at your fingertips.
F．The conventional way of doing the shopping has also changed beyond imagination.
G．Since then, advances in mobile technology have shaped our lives in various ways.课时作业(十二)　Unit 4　Section Ⅲ　Extended reading & Project
阅读理解
A
Self－driving cars are so popular that the University of Michigan has even established a town called Mcity to allow car manufacturers to safely test their autonomous cars.
While Mcity can be used to simulate(模拟) many real－life road conditions, it cannot help test gestures drivers use to communicate their intention to other drivers, pedestrians or cyclists. To find a solution, the US car manufacturer Ford, with researchers from Virginia Tech, firstly considered using text as a way to communicate the car's intention, but decided it would probably not work universally. The option of using symbols was also discarded，because research showed that the majority of people did not have a good understanding of what they meant.
Finally, the researchers settled on light signals. A white light warned that there were no humans in the car.A slow blinking one indicated that the car was coming to a stop, while a rapidly flashing light cautioned passers by that the car was about to accelerate.
Then came the big challenge—testing the signals on the real road. “We need to try out this new lighting to communicate the intention of the vehicle, but if you've got a driver behind the seat, you still have natural communication between humans，” said Andy Shaudt, who led the Virginia Tech research team. “So we need to make it look like a driverless car.”
The team designed a car seat costume(服装) that the driver would wear to cover his or her face and upper body. Of course, the driver could see very clearly.The researchers then equipped the car with cameras to capture human reactions to a light bar on the windshield(挡风玻璃), which flashed one of the three signals when appropriate. Six drivers, all keeping their hands low on the wheel so as not to be detected, took turns to test driving the car through the busy streets.
The overall reaction to the flashing lights was very encouraging. Who knew costumes could be useful for more than Halloween
1．What did the team consider using as a way to communicate the car's intention
A．Light. B．Language.
C．Symbols. D．Sound.
2．What does the underlined word “they” in the second paragraph refer to
A．Symbols. B．Drivers.
C．Researchers. D．Flashes.
3．The car seat costume was intended to ________．
A．amuse the drivers
B．attract the pedestrians
C．warn the cyclists
D．confuse the people
B
Self－driving cars are just around the corner. Such vehicles will make getting from one place to another safer and less stressful.They also could cut down on traffic, reduce pollution and limit accidents.But how should driverless cars handle emergencies People disagree on the answer. And that might put a brake on this, a new study concludes.
To understand the challenge, imagine a car that suddenly meets some pedestrians(行人) in the road. Even with braking, it's too late to avoid a crash. So the car's artificial intelligence must decide whether to swerve(急转弯). To save the pedestrians, should the car swerve off the road or swerve into oncoming traffic What if such options would likely kill the car's driver
Researchers used online surveys to study people's attitudes towards such situations with driverless cars. Survey participants mostly agreed that automated cars should be designed to protect the most people. But there's a dilemma(困境). Those same surveyed people want to ride in cars that protect passengers at all costs—even if the pedestrians would end up dying.
Makers of computerized cars are in a tough spot, Bonnefon's group warns. Most buyers would want their cars to be programmed to protect them in preference to other people. However, regulations might one day instruct that cars must act for the greater good. That would mean saving the most people. But the scientists think rules like this could drive away buyers. If so, all the potential benefits of driverless cars would be lost.
Compromises might be possible, Kurt Gray says. He is a psychologist at the University of North Carolina. He thinks that even if all driverless cars are programmed to protect their passengers in emergencies, traffic accidents will decline. Those vehicles might be dangerous to pedestrians on rare occasions. But they “won't speed, won't drive drunk and won't text while driving, which would be a win for society.”
4．Compared with the traditional cars, what's the advantage of driverless cars
A．People can more easily afford them.
B．They do greater harm to the environment.
C．They can decrease traffic jams.
D．The traffic accidents are likely to be on the increase.
5．What do we learn from the text
A．People are in a difficult situation about driverless cars.
B．Car makers believe driverless cars could attract buyers.
C．Most buyers would want their cars to protect the pedestrians.
D．Survey participants think driverless cars should protect the least people.
6．What is Kurt Gray's attitude toward self－driving cars
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable.
C．Sympathetic. D．Disapproving.
7．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A．Environment. B．Entertainment.
C．Health. D．Technology.
C
Many leading AI researchers think that in a matter of decades, artificial intelligence will be able to do not merely some of our jobs, but all of our jobs, forever transforming life on the earth.
The reason why many people regard this as science fiction is that we've traditionally thought of intelligence as something mysterious that can only exist in biological organisms, especially humans. But such an idea is unscientific.
From my point of view as a physicist and AI researcher, intelligence is simply a certain kind of information processing performed by elementary particles(基本粒子) moving around, and there is no law of physics that says one can't build more intelligent machines than us in all ways. This suggests that we've only seen the tip of the iceberg and that there is the amazing potential to unlock the full intelligence that exists in nature and use it to help humanity.
If we get it right, the upside is huge. Since everything we love about civilization is the product of intelligence, amplifying our own intelligence with AI has the potential to solve tomorrow's toughest problems. For example, why risk our loved ones dying in traffic accidents that self－driving cars could prevent or dying of cancers that AI might help us find cures for？Why not increase productivity through automation and use AI to accelerate our research and development of affordable sustainable(可持续的) energy
I'm optimistic that we can develop rapidly with advanced AI as long as we win the race between the growing power of our technology and the knowledge with which we manage it. But this requires giving up our outdated concept of learning from mistakes. That helped us win the race with less powerful technology. We met with fire and then invented fire extinguishers(灭火器), and we met with cars and then invented seat belts. However, it's an awful idea for more powerful technologies, such as nuclear weapons or super intelligent AI—where even a single mistake is unacceptable and we need to get things right from the first.
8．How do many people feel about leading AI researchers' predictions
A．Worried. B．Curious.
C．Doubtful. D．Disappointed.
9．What does the author think of intelligence
A．We know little about it.
B．It belongs to human beings.
C．It is too difficult to understand.
D．We have a good command of it.
10．What does the underlined word “upside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Cost. B．Potential.
C．Quantity. D．Advantage.
11．What's important for us in the race between people and technology
A．Learning from failure.
B．Increasing our intelligence.
C．Avoiding making mistakes.
D．Making accurate predictions.课时作业(三)　Unit 1　Section Ⅲ　Extended reading & Project
阅读理解
A
For the latter part of the 1900s, most alcohol advertising on TV was banned.During this time, the number of minors(未成年人) drinking alcohol declined. Several years ago the ban was lifted and alcohol ads returned to television. Since then the number of minors drinking alcohol has grown.
A study conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, shows that alcohol ads boost the abuse of alcohol, positive attitudes to it, and consumption of it in minors. Congressman Wolfe from Virginia also finds that alcohol advertising increases drunk driving and alcohol abuse in underage individuals. A survey completed in California and South Dakota schools finds that teens that are frequently exposed to alcohol advertising often begin consuming it in the next year or so.
Adolescence is a time of brain development when anything that provides a thrill, like alcohol, is an attraction. And minors drink alcohol mainly to be like their friends. From a very early age, children want to fit in. Other than socializing, some doing that just try to cope with problems or stress. However, drinking alcohol will bring about many problems. Getting rid of these ads would lessen the underage individuals' urges to consume or abuse alcohol.
The companies who produce the ads say they target audiences well into adulthood by using older actors. They call it “Responsible Advertising”. The truth is that these companies well know that their ads are played in front of minors. They even try to appeal to teens by using music, animals, and humor which according to several studies are all the things that underage individuals respond to in an advertisement. Do these companies really believe that simply stating “consume responsibly” and showing no visible consumption of alcohol really cover their actual intentions
After all these studies and surveys are taken into account, one conclusion is clear: the companies that make the ads know very well that they are supporting underage drinking and alcohol abuse. People can stand up against these companies by asking Congress to take action and ban these ads again. If enough people voice their concerns, they can do just that.
1．The author mentioned the findings in the second paragraph ________．
A．to show alcohol ads' negative effects on minors
B．to tell us the danger of minors' drunk driving
C．to tell us the harm of minors' drinking alcohol
D．to show the Congressman's attitude towards minors' consuming alcohol
2．According to the third paragraph, we know ________．
A．the reason why alcohol ads attract minors
B．the reason why minors tend to drink alcohol
C．the way that alcohol affects minors' life
D．the way that minors handle problems of alcohol
3．What can we infer from the passage
A．Minors tend to do what they are forbidden to do.
B．Minors know little about “consume responsibly”．
C．The ad companies' target consumers actually include minors.
D．The ad companies employ older actors mainly to attract minors.
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．The phenomenon about the alcohol consumption.
B．The reasons for minors' alcohol consumption.
C．Alcohol advertising and its effects on minors.
D．The reasons for banning minors from alcohol consumption.
B
In the digital age, we rely on technology such as social media in trying to build interesting and varied lives. Social networking sites are designed and promoted to make us believe enthusiastically that they are able to open up new experiences for us. There are constant notifications (通知) and updates, urging us to check－in to find out what is new.
But if we do not use the technology wisely, we can end up becoming overly attached and trapped in a cycle of social media FOMO, a sign of deeper unhappiness. FOMO, or fear of missing out, is a fear that exciting or interesting events are happening somewhere else and that we are not able to take part.
People who experience high levels of FOMO have been found to be more likely to give in to urges to write and check text messages while driving, as well as to use social media more often directly after waking, while going to sleep and during meals.
When it comes to lasting happiness, it is best not to give in to FOMO, but rather to deal with the cycle of desires that fuel it. Hard as it is, we are better off working toward facing the fearful reality that we cannot experience everything we might like than to get caught in a cycle of checking behaviors that only cause anxiety.
If we have become used to using social media as part of our attempts at living interesting lives, we must admit that it is not easy to change our approach. But change is almost always worthwhile in the long run.
The fact that FOMO is so common in our digital age is a sign that there is something wrong with the way we are pursuing happiness and that we are not as happy as we might think we are. It should warn us that, in our eagerness to use digital technology to try to make ourselves happier, we may unintentionally be bringing on exactly the opposite result.
5．From Paragraph 1, we know that social media ____________．
A．is not worthy of our trust
B．tries to attract our attention
C．needs to be checked constantly
D．provides new reliable information
6．Which of the following could be regarded as social media FOMO
A．Feeling anxious about socializing with others.
B．Being afraid of missing an update.
C．Posting food photos on social media.
D．Handling multiple tasks at once.
7．What does the author suggest people do to achieve long－term happiness
A．Get rid of the desire to check social updates.
B．Make small changes on a daily basis.
C．Accept there are limits to enjoyment in life.
D．Select the social media platform that is suitable to your taste.
8．What is the author's main purpose of writing the article
A．To tell us the danger of FOMO.
B．To introduce wise ways of using technology.
C．To show there is a direct link between digital technology and happiness.
D．To persuade us to get out of FOMO for lasting happiness.
C
If you're planning to go on a diet, or if you suffer from serious conditions like diabetes(糖尿病), knowing exactly what and how much you're eating is essential. In this day and age, we have calorie and nutritional calculators even on our smartphones, but they act only as guides, whereas Panasonic's revolutionary new device, CaloRieco, actually analyzes the food on your plate and provides accurate information about in just a few seconds.
You've probably used calorie calculators before, and you know that they only offer general information. For example, a calculator will tell you the average number of calories in a hamburger, but it can't tell you exactly how many calories are in the hamburger. The same goes for nutrients like protein or fats. And this is what makes the new CaloRieco so special.
Displayed at a recent tech show, CaloRieco is a high－tech device that uses light reflection technology to determine the nutritional values of almost any food and also provide accurate calorie estimates. All you have to do is put your plate in the box－shaped device and wait between 10 and 20 seconds for it to analyze all the food on there.
Once it's done analyzing the various ingredients in your meal, CaloRieco displays the number of calories, as well as the nutritional content on an LED display. According to Panasonic, the device is able to recognize the vast majority of foods, except soups and very dark dishes.
CaloRieco can also connect to your smartphone via an app, and send all the data about analyzed foods to your handheld, so you can access it whenever you need.
Panasonic said that its outstanding invention is aimed at dieters and diabetes sufferers, both of which make up a sizable market. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on your very own CaloRieco, as the device presented at the show is just a prototype(样品) which needs to be improved. It's scheduled to hit the market sometime in the next few years, but the price remains a mystery.
9．What is special about CaloRieco
A．It can present the exact data of analyzed food.
B．It is a high－tech device working as a guide.
C．It uses light reflection technology.
D．It only offers general information of food.
10．According to the text, CaloRieco ________．
A．needs a long time to analyze the food
B．can display the food data on the smartphone directly
C．can count the calories of all foods on your plate
D．may be well received among dieters and diabetes sufferers
11．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A．Smartphone. B．App.
C．Data. D．Food.
12．What can we infer about CaloRieco from the last paragraph
A．It's perfect. B．It's promising.
C．It's costly. D．It's portable.单元检测卷(三)
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What's Mr.Liu's telephone number
A．7845632. B．7845362. C．7485362.
2．How many people share the room now
A．6. B．2. C．4.
3．Why does the woman want to change her watch for another one
A.Because she doesn't like this type of watch.
B．Because the watch doesn't work well.
C．Because the watch doesn't look good.
4．What's the man doing
A．Watching TV. B．Talking on the phone.
C．Turning down the TV.
5．What can we know from the conversation
A．Peter had to stay home for five hours with the work.
B．There was something wrong with Peter's telephone.
C．The work took Peter over an hour to finish.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What do you think the woman is
A．A member of a political club.
B．A camera woman.
C．A waitress.
7．What is the woman going to do
A．Watch TV news. B．Take some photos.
C．Take part in a meeting.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What relation is Susan to Tom
A．His wife. B．His sister.
C．His college classmate.
9．Why did Susan leave her position
A．She didn't like her job.
B．She couldn't bear her boss's rudeness.
C．She likes changes and mobility in her job.
10．What does Tom think about his job
A．He's thinking whether he should change his job now.
B．It is quite challenging and he likes it very much.
C．It is very boring and hard.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where are probably the two speakers
A．In the classroom. B．In the library.
C．In the book shop.
12．How many books can a student borrow at a time
A．Three. B．Five. C．Two.
13．Why didn't the librarian allow the boy to take the books out
A．Because they were new books.
B．Because his card went out of use.
C．Because he had got enough number of books.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What are they going to do tonight
A．To go to a party. B．To see a film.
C．To visit some friends.
15．Why do they look at the newspaper
A．To know the recent local news.
B．To know what will be on TV tonight.
C．To find out when the film will start.
16．When is the movie going to start
A．At 8∶00. B．At 9∶00. C．At 8∶30.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What has happened to the old man Santiago
A．For eighty four days he has caught no fish.
B．He is too old to go to the sea to catch fish.
C．The boy Manolin wouldn't help him.
18．What can we know about Manolin
A．He has to go to school every day.
B．His family forbids him from going fishing.
C．He has to go fishing with another boat.
19．What does Manolin think of Santiago
A．Too old to go fishing.
B．The best fisherman.
C．Very lucky.
20．Who taught Manolin how to fish
A．Himself. B．Santiago. C．His parents.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
On your journey, there are some healthy active transport options, for example cycling.
Active transport benefits
*It's a convenient and practical way to incorporate(并入) regular exercise into your day.
*Cycling to your stop or station helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
*The cost of buying and maintaining a bicycle is around 1% of the cost of buying and maintaining a car.
*It provides an opportunity to socialize with people in your local community.
*Cycling provides commuters(通勤者) with economical and efficient access to public transport services. On average, 10 times more households are within cycling distance of public transport than they are within walking distance.
Taking your bike on the train
You can take your bike on the train on weekdays, except during the following peak times：
*7 a．m.—9：30 a．m towards the CBD (Central Business District)；
*3 p．m.—6：30 p．m. outwards from the CBD；
*at any time during weekends and public holidays.
Note: You can travel in the opposite direction during the specified peak times above.
To avoid travelling during peak times, you must complete your morning journey by 7 a．m. towards the CBD and afternoon journey by 3 p. m. outwards from the CBD.
During peak hours, bikes cannot be brought through Fortitude Valley, Central or Roma Street stations. If you travel with a bike during peak times, you may be asked to leave the train until peak time ends.
Bike storage facilities
Bike facilities offer greater flexibility as you can cycle to a station and securely park your bike before continuing your journey on public transport. Queensland Rail and the City of Gold Coast also offer a number of bicycle storage facilities across our network. You can book a bike locker by emailing us at bikelockerqueries@.au.
21．What is mentioned about cycling in the text
A．It is environmentally－friendly.
B．It is convenient to get around.
C．It is helpful to reduce your weight.
D．It is much faster than walking.
22．When can you take your bike on the train through Roma Street station
A．7 a．m. on Christmas.
B．3 p．m. towards CBD.
C．6 p．m. during weekends.
D．4 p．m. outwards from CBD.
23．Where can we probably find the text
A．A guide book. B．A health journal.
C．A sports magazine. D．A travel website.
B
Like most couples, my husband and I dreamed of becoming homeowners. Sure, apartment living comes with its own set of advantages—less housework, shared comfort, less to clean up and care for, and usually cheaper rent. As a result, we decided to downgrade from our neat five－bedroom, 2，700－square－foot house on the water to a three－bedroom, 1，369－square－foot apartment, with two kids.
Once we arrived in our new apartment, we were surprised to find that things flowed relatively smoothly. There was so much less to keep up with—fewer floors to mop, fewer windows to clean, fewer walls to wipe, etc. Now I think of our home as our little playhouse, since it's much smaller and everything is closer together. That also makes it so much easier for me to keep up with as a mom. I collect laundry all on one floor comparing with having to climb stairs to the house's second floor!
In our new home, we use lots of shoe organizers inside of every closet door for more than just shoes—baby items, office items, and medicines. We also have a functional room that serves as an office and gym. Since both my husband and I work from home, we require at least one room to share as an office with fitness equipment fitted into a corner.
While many people choose to downsize for financial reasons, that actually wasn't a factor in our decision. We wanted to be in a lively area with like－minded young families. That was our first priority. Though we may still buy another house in this area at some point down the line, for now, we're thrilled with the concept of renting an apartment. Let me put it this way: We're not really the “handy” types, so being able to call maintenance (维修) for any repairs is worth every rent coin!
24．What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A．Our old house was upgraded.
B．Living in a house has advantages.
C．Our new apartment was downsized.
D．Smaller size means more housework.
25．How do the couple feel about the new apartment
A．Confused. B．Amazed.
C．Tired. D．Challenged.
26．Why do the couple make changes to their new home
A．To build up their body.
B．To create a home office.
C．To enlarge all the rooms.
D．To make full use of space.
27．What is the couple's first concern when moving
A．Transportation. B．Neighbourhood.
C．Repair work. D．Money.
C
Plant breeding is the science of changing the characteristics of plants in order to produce desired ones. Genes in a plant are what determine what type of characteristics it will have. Plant breeders try to create a specific outcome of plants and potentially new plant varieties by changing the genes of the plants through breeding, which is making new plants from parents of different varieties or species.
People all over the world are arguing about its benefits and disadvantages. Some people use the technology to produce desired characteristics of plants and animals. Other people are concerned that the genetically engineered plants may harm the environment and worried that they may be dangerous for people to eat.
There are many reasons for changing plants in this way. International development agencies believe that breeding new crops is important for ensuring food security by developing new varieties that are higher yielding, disease－resistant, drought－tolerant or regionally adapted to different environments and growing conditions. For example, some genetically engineered plants can live through frost or drought. As a result, farmers can make more profit because fewer plants will die.
Some genetically engineered plants are more nutritious. They have less fat, taste better or stay fresher than non－genetically engineered plants. This will allow people to buy better－quality fruit and vegetables. Some can resist natural pests and viruses spread by insects. This reduces the amount of chemical needed to kill pests, which is helpful to the environment.
However, genetically engineered plants can cause unexpected problems. Genetically engineered plants that resist pests may pass on that characteristic to a wild relative. This may cause the wild plant to spread fast, because pests are not naturally killing it. They can also harm animals. A type of corn has been developed which kills a species of insect that destroys it. The pollen from this corn, however, can also kill monarch butterflies—the most beautiful of all butterflies, which do not harm the corn.
Genetic engineering is a very new science and we have a lot to learn about the good it can do and the damage it can cause. The main concern is that not enough tests are being done to ensure it is safe.
28．According to the passage, what is the purpose of plant breeding
A．To beautify the environment.
B．To change the genes of plants.
C．To produce preferable plant varieties.
D．To assess the value of the practice.
29．Why could plant breeding ensure food security
A．Because higher production is guaranteed.
B．Because farmers can make more money.
C．Because drought and frost hardly happen.
D．Because food is of better quality.
30．How can some genetically engineered plants benefit the environment
A.Some beautiful butterflies are killed.
B．Less harmful chemicals are used.
C．The food they produce taste better or stay fresher.
D．They can adapt to different environments.
31．What's the author's attitude toward plant breeding
A．Doubtful. B．Disapproving.
C．Objective. D．Supportive.
D
A new generation of opioids(阿片类药物) with fewer side effects is being explored by an Australian and Chinese research team.
Professor Maree Smith from the University of Queensland will present research on oliceridine being developed internationally, as well as results of her team's CYX－6 research project on Saturday at a meeting to be held by Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists during October 19—21 in Cairns.
Professor Smith's laboratory is exploring the new opioid, together with the Chinese researcher, Professor Li Tingyou from Nanjing Medical University. She stressed that while the research project was still in its early stages and would consume much more time and energy, laboratory tests had found that a newly discovered compound(复合物), CYX－6, spared laboratory rats from some of the more common side effects of opioids. Strong opioids that are now used for pain relief can have serious and sometimes deadly side effects, such as breathing problems.
“We've seen that in the US there are many people who are dying as a result of taking too many opioids because they stop breathing，” Professor Smith explained. “Though it's difficult, we are focusing on discovery of new opioid alternatives with a reduced risk of breathing difficulty. It is a hot topic in the research world at present. Our application of the compound would be a very positive step.”
Dr. Meredith Craigie, Dean of FPM, said opioid alternatives with fewer side effects like the one that is being investigated by Professor Smith required thorough study, and research into the possible unknown side effects of new opioids was an especially significant step in the development of potential new treatments for pain.
32．What is oliceridine
A．An effective treatment. B．A kind of operation.
C．A new opioid. D．A piece of equipment.
33．What do we know about CYX－6
A．It is found in the body of rats.
B．It prevents some side effects of opioids.
C．It is a compound used for pain relief.
D．It is newly invented by Professor Smith.
34．How does Professor Smith find their project
A．Promising. B．Expensive. C．Popular. D．Risky.
35．What did Dr. Meredith Craigie suggest
A．Inventing opioids with better effects.
B．Testing the side effects of new opioids.
C．Developing new treatments for pain.
D．Using medicine for breathing difficulty.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Imagine going to the doctor to get treatment for a terrible fever. __36__ The robot detects the cause of your fever, travels to the appropriate system and provides medication directly for the infected area.
__37__ They are called “nanorobot”(纳米机器人) and engineering teams around the world are working to design robots that will eventually be used to treat everything from fever to cancer.
In recent years, researchers have been building nanorobots out of a familiar material—the same stuff that makes human life possible. __38__ DNA is all around and in you—you just can't see it. If you were to look inside almost any cell inside any living creature, you would find DNA.
This might sound surprising—especially since these nanorobots don't need batteries(电池) or any power sources. Instead, they work by using the natural structure of DNA. The nanorobots “crawl”(缓慢行进) on DNA. Sometimes researchers refer to these things as DNA “spiders”. __39__ A nanorobot could, perhaps, destroy just a cancerous cell, for example, but leave healthy cells alone.
__40__ But the future is bright for nanorobots made from DNA. One day, perhaps the machine made from DNA will swim around in the human body, delivering medicine to diseased cells or helping doctors diagnose problems. Or maybe it'll help build the smallest computers the world has ever seen.
A．These nanorobots are made from DNA.
B．Nanorobots made from DNA aren't useful yet.
C．This description will give you a simple picture of the legs of a DNA nanorobot.
D．In other words, the DNA nanorobot destroys the track as it goes.
E．Being able to make such a tiny thing move in a certain way might be useful for health.
F．Instead of giving you a pill or a shot, the doctor puts a tiny robot into your bloodstream.
G．In fact, we're not that far from seeing devices like this actually used in medical procedures.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was young, I struggled with body image and disordered eating. I used disordered eating to deal with my __41__ and feel more in control of my life. Afterwards, I'd over－exercise to __42__ my body for what I'd eaten, especially if I thought the __43__ too much.
But later I realized how unhealthy my __44__ were. A happier life was possible, one in which I'd hang out with friends and join in enjoyable exercises in my free time __45__. I wanted to have a wonderful life filled with amazing __46__. In response to it, I stopped punishing my body and began to __47__ it right. My body and I had done nothing __48__ in eating and enjoying food, but my life would be happier once I was healthier.
Once I became healthier, I dove back into __49__. I attended Zumba classes with an old roommate. I __50__ how cool it was and how privileged I was that my body could do so many fancy dance moves. I even became one of the __51__ of the technique award.
We live in a world where feeling okay about our eating and body image is close to __52__ sometimes. But a life free of diet culture and body __53__ is the one that everyone should fight for. I'm so __54__ that I'm able to exercise my body through dancing, and here I want to __55__ other particular body's abilities.
41．A.habits B．emotions
C．hobbies D．diseases
42．A.fool B．train
C．punish D．defeat
43．A.amount B．price
C．quality D．calorie
44．A.reactions B．thoughts
C．performances D．behaviors
45．A.easily B．quietly
C．actively D．eagerly
46．A.memories B．adventures
C．challenges D．secrets
47．A.keep B．change
C．make D．treat
48．A.harmful B．wrong
C．crazy D．painful
49．A.sleep B．dance
C．work D．exercise
50．A.doubted B．wondered
C．realized D．imagined
51．A.creators B．winners
C．designers D．collectors
52．A.innocent B．unfortunate
C．incorrect D．impossible
53．A.judgment B．structure
C．energy D．language
54．A.merciful B．hopeful
C．grateful D．peaceful
55．A.celebrate B．improve
C．discover D．challenge
非选择题部分
第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I used to be so addicted to computer games that I had little time for study and thus fell behind and my 56.________ (fit) began to fail. My parents and teachers were greatly worried about me. It was 57.__________ my English teacher said to me that helped me 58.__________. She told me that I must have my own goal of life, 59.__________ my future would be hopeless and that playing computer games was fun but it would not guarantee me 60.__________ bright future. I finally realized that I must set a goal and work hard towards it right away. In the days that 61.__________(follow) , whenever I felt tired or had an urge 62.__________(play) computer games, I thought of my goal and soon regained strength.
Now I turn out to be a vital and diligent student and I never miss a class. Apart from this, I am 63.__________(enthusiasm) about helping the other students. After having got rid of the bad habits, I have a whole new world view. While 64.__________(go) to school every morning, I make up my mind to spare no effort to achieve my goal and 65.__________(bright) the day of others.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是某杂志健康栏目的主编Mr. Helper，人们经常写信向你询问健康之道，请你写一封回信，指出健康的重要性，并针对“如何保持健康”给出自己的建议。信的内容需包含以下信息：
1．健康的重要性；
2．给出保持健康的方法，如健康饮食，多吃水果和蔬菜，避免高糖、高脂的食物，摒弃不良习惯，多锻炼等。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear readers，
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Yours sincerely，
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第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
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。
Lungs nearly burst. I struggled to lift my head out of the water. Inch by inch, my tired body reached the end of the pool.
The extent of my swimming career was purely recreational, while the competitive swimmers nearby thought nothing of the seemingly simple task of a 500－meter swim test. Pushing myself to finish what I had started, I could only think: why not take the easy way out
Earlier that week, I had turned in my first job application at a local pool. Overqualified, I was hired on the spot. However, the tasks were boring: helping confused visitors and measuring the height of children before they went down the slide(滑梯). I was capable of more.
So a swim test was required, establishing the mere fact that I was not completely useless in a pool. Midway, the manager administering the test remarked, “This looks really easy for you. Why aren't you applying to become a guard？”
“The thought didn't cross my mind.”
“Well, lifeguarding demands more responsibility, strength and respect. Thus the position pays $2 more per hour. Your swimming skills are strong enough. All you need to do is complete the certification.”
Inside I was unsure of myself, but his words inspired me—You never know what you are capable of until you force yourself to do it.
Soon I passed the swim test. All left was to practice and learn first aid, CPR(心肺复苏), and procedures for different land based and water－based emergencies.
Work started soon. A well－intentioned yet anxious feeling in me soon passed. Days, weeks, and months went by without incident; emergencies were rare. The skills and training I had so carefully studied and acquired seemed unnecessary.
Today appeared to be another uneventful day. However, shortly after the other guards signaled to the children to exit the pool, I noticed one boy was still in the middle while the others had climbed up.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
“Something must have gone wrong with him，” I thought to myself.________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________课时作业(十)　Unit 4　Section Ⅰ　Welcome to the unit & Reading
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University(NDNU), in California.
According to course instructor William Barry, associate professor at NDNU, Bina48 is the world's first socially advanced robot to complete a college course, an achievement he described as “remarkable”. The robot took part in class discussions, gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate with students from another institution.
Before becoming a student, Bina48 appeared as a guest speaker in Barry's classes for several years. One day when addressing Barry's class, Bina48 expressed a desire to go to college, a desire that Barry and his students enthusiastically supported. Rather than enroll Bina48 in his Robot Ethics: Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course, Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead. Love is a concept Bina48 doesn't understand, said Barry. Therefore the challenge would be for Barry and his students to teach Bina48 what love is.
“Some interesting things happened in the class，” said Barry. He said that his students thought it would be straightforward to teach Bina48 about love, which, after all, is “fairly simple—it's a feeling，” said Barry. But the reality was different. Bina48 ended up learning “31 different versions of love，” said Barry, highlighting some of the challenges humans may face when working with artificial intelligence in future.
Bina48 participated in class discussions via Skype and also took part in a class debate about love and conflict with students from West Point. Bina48's contribution to the debate was filmed and posted on YouTube. It was judged that Bina48 and NDNU classmates were the winners of this debate.
In the next decade, Barry hopes Bina48 might become complex enough to teach a class, though he says he foresees robots being used to better the teaching and learning experience, rather than replacing instructors completely.
1．What was Bina48's performance like in class
A．Unattractive. B．Impractical.
C．Unbelievable. D．Extraordinary.
2．What does the underlined word “addressing” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Giving a speech to. B．Consulting with.
C．Dealing with. D．Sending a letter to.
3．What can we learn from the passage
A．It was impossible for Bina48 to learn about love.
B．It was quite difficult for Bina48 to learn about love.
C．Humans can launch a challenge to artificial intelligence.
D．Artificial intelligence may somehow be superior to man.
4．What does Barry think of the future development of Bina48
A．It will surely be able to serve as a teacher.
B．It will completely take the place of instructors.
C．It will be able to promote learning and teaching.
D．It will be smart enough to control human beings.
B
New App Helps People Remember Faces
Large gatherings such as weddings and conferences can be socially overwhelming. Pressure to learn people's names only adds to the stress. A new facial recognition app could come to the rescue, but privacy experts recommend proceeding with caution.
The app, called SocialRecall, connects names with faces via smartphone cameras and facial recognition, potentially avoiding the need for formal introductions. “It breaks down these social barriers we all have when meeting somebody，” says Barry Sandrew, who created the app and tested it at an event attended by about 1，000 people.
After receiving an invitation to download SocialRecall from an event organizer, the user is asked to take two selfies and sign in via social media. At the event, the app is active within a previously defined geographical area. When a user points his or her phone camera at an attendee's face, the app identifies the individual, displays the person's name, and links to his or her social media profile. To protect privacy, it recognizes only those who have agreed to participate. And the app's creators say it automatically deletes users' data after an event.
Ann Cavoukian, a privacy expert who runs the Privacy by Design Center of Excellence praises the app's creators for these protective measures. She cautions, however, that when people choose to share their personal information with the app, they should know that “there may be unintended consequences down the road with that information being used in another context that might come back to bite you.”
The start－up has also developed a version of the app for individuals who suffer from prosopagnosia, or “face blindness，” a condition that prevents people from recognizing individuals they have met. To use this app, a person first acquires an image of someone's face, from either the smartphone's camera or a photograph, and then tags it with a name. When the camera spots that same face in real life, the previously entered information is displayed. The collected data are stored only on a user's phone, according to the team behind the app.
5．SocialRecall is used to __________．
A．take photos B．identify people
C．organize events D．make friends
6．Paragraph 3 is mainly about __________．
A．how the app works
B．how the app was created
C．what makes the app popular
D．what people can do with the app
7．SocialRecall helps people with prosopagnosia by __________．
A．giving names to the photos kept in their smartphones
B．collecting information previously entered in the phone
C．providing the information of a person when they first meet
D．showing the person's information when it spots a stored face
8．What can we learn about SocialRecall from the passage
A．It may put people's privacy at risk.
B．It has caused unintended consequences.
C．It can prevent some communication disorders.
D．It is praised by users for its protective measures.
Ⅱ.完形填空
On Friday, New Year's Day, Wang Renqiu, a 33－year－old man from Hunan Province, __1__ a 2021 New Year's greeting video on an app.
While Wang looks __2__ in the video, standing in front of his recreational vehicle in a heavy snow in Cuneo, Italy, it was __3__ never part of his plan to be there during the New Year holiday. “I never __4__ that a sudden severe pandemic(疫情) would disturb my travel plans and trap me and my friends in Europe.”said Wang.
On October 22, 2019, Wang and some friends __5__ from Changsha, planning to spend nearly five __6__ driving across Eurasia. They spent half a month __7__ Pakistan, entering Iran, Turkey, and other European countries __8__ finally reaching Iceland in January.
__9__ most of his friends who flew back home due to the pandemic locally, Wang and his friend Ye Zi chose to continue their __10__ by driving the RV. Wang said most people on the trip he met were very nice and __11__. Nino, a French man, for example, who learned about their __12__ from a local newspaper, sought them out and invited them to his house.
“After experiencing so much over the year, what I want to share the most is that we humans need more sincere __13__， mutual trust and friendship.”
__14__， Wang and Ye Zi are staying at Cuneo. They plan to return home by following their original __15__ and have more interactions with people from different countries.
1．A.posted B．reported
C．found D．adopted
2．A.upset B．amazed
C．annoyed D．happy
3．A.occasionally B．directly
C．actually D．gradually
4．A.decided B．expected
C．realized D．promised
5．A.took off B．put off
C．turned off D．set off
6．A.weeks B．years
C．months D．days
7．A.searching B．leaving
C．crossing D．escaping
8．A.while B．after
C．when D．before
9．A.Unlike B．Without
C．Despite D．Besides
10．A.experience B．journey
C．race D．position
11．A.warm－hearted B．hard－working
C．strong－willed D．absent－minded
12．A.notice B．story
C．pause D．lesson
13．A.appreciation B．impression
C．motivation D．communication
14．A.Currently B．Eventually
C．Initially D．Suddenly
15．A.field B．pattern
C．route D．choice课时作业(七)　Unit 3　Section Ⅰ　Welcome to the unit & Reading
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Called the 4th industrial revolution, 5G will likely bring huge changes to our daily lives. Most importantly, it seems set to revolutionize healthcare.
One of the most exciting and publicized uses of 5G is telesurgery(远程手术). This is when a surgeon remotely performs an operation on a patient. They may not be in the same room, nor even the same country! In January 2019, the world's first remote operation was performed in Fujian province. A doctor controlled robotic arms through a 5G network to remove the liver of a laboratory test animal. Two months later, China completed its first 5G－based human brain operation between a doctor and a patient located more than 4，000 kilometers away.
Team leader Tian Wei told Xinhua News Agency, “The combination of 5G technology and surgical robots is a huge technological advance that will help us share our skills with more patients in distant regions.”
“People across society can now have access to top medical resources. In the future, using robots and 5G will be common.The medical community will be smarter，” he added.
These advances are only possible with 5G. The high speed of the network means there is no significant latency between a doctor's movements in one place and a robot's in the other. This allows doctors far more precision than on a 4G network. It's the same as playing a computer game online. Slow connections mean shaking and unpredictable movements.
5G will also bring everyday benefits to healthcare. Before treatment, 5G will support a large number of high－definition(高清晰度的) video calls with doctors and provide immediate advice for those who can't visit hospitals. After being treated, wearable devices will send data in real time to doctors, allowing hospitals to monitor recovering patients at their homes.
5G technology aims to ensure everyone has access to good healthcare. As 5G is rolled out, we may realize the world where robot operations and home healthcare become common.
1．Which of the following best describes 5G technology from Tian Wei's words
A．5G will make good healthcare available to more patients.
B．It is hard to say whether 5G will be widely used in the future.
C．5G has great potential in various fields including the community.
D．It remains doubtful that doctors use robots and 5G for operations.
2．What does the underlined word “latency” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Rush. B．Delay.
C．Speed. D．Mistake.
3．Which is the benefit of telehealth according to the text
A．Its precision allows patients to recover more quickly.
B．It provides doctors with more personalized treatments.
C．It is more convenient both for patients and doctors.
D．It will save a lot of energy to go to the hospital in advance.
4．What's the passage mainly about
A．How to use 5G technology to perform an operation.
B．The importance of using 5G technology.
C．The significance of using 5G in telehealth.
D．How different countries apply 5G to healthcare.
B
According to a recent study, a new kind of genetically modified(转基因的) rice can prevent infections of HIV, the virus responsible for the disease AIDS.
The study reports the newly－developed rice produces proteins(蛋白质) that attach directly to the HIV virus. This process keeps the virus from mixing with human cells. The scientists say it can remove the effect of the virus and block its spreading.
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS reports that worldwide, nearly 37 million people were living with HIV in 2017. The organization says the largest number of those is in developing countries. Nearly two－thirds of HIV cases are in Africa. Now there is no cure for HIV/AIDS though there have been developments in oral drug treatments to slow the progression of the disease.
The new study predicts the rice－based method will lead to long－term use of the anti－HIV treatment across the developing world. Researchers say the “groundbreaking” discovery is “realistically the only way” that anti－HIV combination treatments can be produced at a cost low enough for the developing world.
They say the easiest and most cost－effective way to use the rice will be to make it into a cream to be put on the skin. The HIV－fighting proteins can then enter the body through the skin. People all over the world could grow the rice and make the cream themselves. This would prevent the cost and travel required for many patients to receive treatments and medicine.
The process of changing the genetic structure of food crops has been debated for some time. Critics of genetically engineered crops believe they can harm people. The scientific team says further testing is needed to ensure that the genetic engineering process does not produce any additional chemicals that could be dangerous to human bodies.
5．What is the third paragraph mainly about
A．The terrible situations of HIV infections.
B．The rapid development of Africa.
C．The practical ways to cure AIDS.
D．The efforts made by the United Nations.
6．How will the rice be used at the lowest cost
A．By transforming it into proteins.
B．By processing it into a cream.
C．By attaching it to the HIV virus.
D．By adding it to an oral drug.
7．What can we know about the genetic engineering process
A．It won't produce dangerous chemicals.
B．It has produced dangerous chemicals.
C．It is intended for the developed world.
D．It requires further testing to ensure the safety.
8．From which is the text probably taken
A．A biology textbook.
B．A first aid brochure.
C．A social web page.
D．A health magazine.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Lucky, a black－and－white Boston Bull Terrier, had been owned by a man, Fred, who had a mental disorder that required him to take medicine. This __1__ made him sleep quite deeply, so Fred only took it at bedtime. Lucky __2__ by his side.
One night, Fred __3__ his medicine, went to bed and fell asleep. The house wiring shorted and caught the house on __4__. Being under the medicine's power, Fred just __5__ to sleep. Lucky barked and barked, but Fred didn't __6__ him. Lucky wasn't a trained aid dog but just a special animal that __7__ what to do.
When Lucky realized Fred wasn't __8__ up, he jumped into the middle of his chest and started licking his face. Fred finally woke up and __9__ the house was on fire. He crawled out of the bedroom window.
Once outside, Fred realized he had __10__ his dog. He reached through the __11__ and grabbed Lucky, pulling him to safety. After the fire, Fred had to move into an apartment where he couldn't have __12__. So he placed Lucky with a friend of his with the intention that a good home should be __13__ for him.
My son and I saw an ad in the paper for a good home offering Lucky for __14__， and called. We brought him home. We've __15__ him for two years now, and he is four years old. Lucky inhaled(吸入) so much smoke the night of the fire that his bark will never be normal again. He sounds terrible, but he has the spirit of a lion.
1．A.illness B．medicine
C．condition D．request
2．A.passed B．shouted
C．worked D．slept
3．A.took B．lost
C．tested D．ignored
4．A.fire B．sale
C．time D．show
5．A.began B．stopped
C．continued D．refused
6．A.feed B．like
C．hear D．bear
7．A.admitted B．knew
C．asked D．taught
8．A.giving B．waking
C．looking D．opening
9．A.realized B．believed
C．proved D．informed
10．A.aimed at B．thought of
C．left behind D．brought up
11．A.wall B．door
C．sheet D．window
12．A.kids B．pets
C．friends D．noises
13．A.kept B．built
C．decorated D．found
14．A.cure B．protection
C．permission D．adoption
15．A.raised B．missed
C．trained D．appreciated课时作业(六)　Unit 2　Section Ⅲ　Extended reading & Project
阅读理解
A
A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks，leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P. E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”．
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s，I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon，I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous，but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign：“GO FOR IT, RUNNERS！”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt severely. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21，I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. Actually, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”．
1．The author referred to his experience in the 7th year to __________．
A．treasure his precious old days
B．prove his inability in sports then
C．defend himself from prejudice
D．convey his gratitude to the teacher
2．What happened to the author eventually during his first marathon
A．He succeeded for a strong will.
B．He quit running halfway.
C．He was awarded the first prize.
D．He walked to the end.
3．What does the story mainly tell us
A．One is never too old to learn.
B．Failure is the mother of success.
C．Family support is the fountain of success.
D．Success can be acquired with a great effort of will.
B
Everyone knows you must exercise regularly to keep good health. Indeed, staying physically fit is a big part of our culture. We consider (or rightly so) that healthy people are attractive people. Since most of us want to be attractive, there is no shortage of exercise clubs, training videos, magazines and books offering to help us stay physically fit.
Unfortunately, however, our culture doesn't place the same emphasis on mental fitness. Although we tend to like men and women with strong, healthy looking bodies, we don't have the same degree of respect or attraction for smart, educated, mentally healthy people. This is a pity, because there are great rewards for people who have developed the ability to think well.
If your mind is well trained and flexible, you will be able to understand a great deal of what happens around you. And if you are also well educated—that is, if you understand basic science, mathematics, music, art, literature, history and so on—you will find it much easier to make good decisions throughout your life. Over the long run, this leads to a sense of control over your destiny (命运) and a much better life than otherwise (in another way)．
People who are poorly educated or who don't think well—that is, people who are not mentally fit—see things differently. Their world is controlled by mysterious, often malevolent(恶意的) forces. Such people live within a system they will never master, forced to follow rules they will never understand. Although it may not be obvious, most spend their lives being manipulated(控制) by others. They are told what to do, what to think, how to spend their money, and what they should and should not aspire(渴望) to in life.
In my opinion，if you want to live well, you must be able to use your mind well. For this reason, I want you to be able to concentrate, to solve problems, to understand complex ideas, and to think clearly and quickly. Such skills will make it easier for you to make informed decisions, understand current events, choose good friends, manage your money well, make wise long term decisions and appreciate music, art and literature.
The key to developing such skills is to enjoy learning, and to have the ability and motivation to teach yourself.
4．The writer of the passage feels disappointed that ________．
A．too little has been done to help people to keep physically fit
B．too much has been done to help people to keep physically fit
C．physically healthy people are not as popular as mentally healthy people
D．mentally healthy people are not as popular as physically healthy people
5．The underlined word “this” in the third paragraph means “__________”．
A．the understanding of a great deal of what goes on around you
B．the understanding of basic science and mathematics
C．being able to make good decisions in life
D．good training in body and mind
6．The writer of this passage thinks those who are not mentally fit __________．
A．live a poor and mysterious life
B．enjoy being fooled and ruled
C．often do what others do
D．can't control over their life
7．The best title of the passage will most probably be “__________”．
A．Train Your Body
B．Think Hard and Work Hard
C．Make Informed Decisions
D．Train Your Mind
C
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Near the small town of Grottoes, Virginia, a narrow dirt road goes from the house of Stephen Curry's grandfather to the woods nearby. A far cry from the bright lights and shiny courts of the National Basketball Association(NBA), it was along this road that Stephen's grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.
Like his father, basketball star Dell Curry, Stephen spent many childhood hours playing on this muddy basketball court. He probably didn't realise it at the time, but it was where he learnt to be creative and flexible as a player. You see, with every shot, the weak plastic backboard gave way. The bumps and rocks that lined the road under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. Knowing where the ball would go wasn't easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing he learnt. Only shots perfectly aimed at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. In this way, practising day in and day out helped Stephen sharpen his skills.
Despite his father's successful career, Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short, too thin and too weak to follow in his father's footsteps. But Stephen carried on. Playing basketball was his dream. He would not give up. He finally ended up playing college ball at a small, little known school, Davidson College, not too far from where he lived. His creativity and perseverance made him Davidson's star player.
Selected for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. He performed beyond everyone's expectations with his accurate shots and continuous efforts. In 2015, Stephen won his first NBA championship, and he led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
After receiving the Most Valuable Player award for two years in a row, Stephen explained his philosophy, “I never really set out to change the game... What I want to do is just be myself... I know it inspires a lot of the next generation and a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, and value the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You've got to be able to put in the time and the work. That's how I got here. That's how I continue to get better every single day.” Inspiring others to have faith in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people think of you does not have to influence what you become. Through self－belief, hard work, perseverance and some help from an old hoop, he has demonstrated that nothing is impossible.
8．What's Stephen's first basket
A．A second－hand basket bought by his grandfather.
B．A piece of plastic attached to a telephone pole.
C．A new one built in the woods nearby.
D．A wooden one picked up behind the house.
9．How did Stephen Curry settle the problem that it was hard to know where the ball would go
A．To play in a small court.
B．To adjust his own style.
C．To strengthen the plastic backboard.
D．To bounce the ball in all directions.
10．How did Stephen Curry win others' recognition
A．With his accurate shots and continuous efforts.
B．By joining the Golden State Warriors.
C．By following in his father's footsteps.
D．With the help of his grandfather.
11．What's the author's purpose in writing the passage
A．To explain why Stephen Curry was doubted by many people.
B．To inform people about Stephen Curry's basketball skills.
C．To inspire people with Stephen Curry's determination to succeed.
D．To tell what Stephen Curry has achieved during his career.课时作业(二)　Unit 1　Section Ⅱ　Grammar and usage & Integrated skills
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” This quote(引语) is attributed to Mark Twain. In today's Internet world of “fake news”， lies spread even faster and the truth is having trouble finding its shoes.
To make matters worse, most young people get news from social media sites where facts are mixed with rumors(谣言), half truths and complete lies. This has led to young people becoming confused. In the latest PISA, which tested 15－year－olds worldwide on academic subjects, fewer than one in ten of the examinees were reported to be able to distinguish fact from opinion. A Stanford University study showed that students at all levels of education could not tell real news from fake news. In one instance, 80 percent thought that a paid advertisement was a real news story.
Fake news is spread by people who have a prejudice(偏见). They want to influence public opinion either for or against something or someone. It is important for young people to recognize when they are being used and to be skeptical about online information.
The traditional media, such as newspapers and television, are still the more credible sources of information. Reporters are professionally trained to look for facts, and editors have the job of making sure those facts are correct. However, if you get most of your information online, you have to be your own editor. In that case, the first thing to do is to look at the writer of a post. Is this person known to be credible Does the site where you read the post have a prejudice Next, look for other sources from the mainstream media to confirm the information. In other words, by putting on your truth shoes you won't be fooled into chasing lies.
1．Why is the quote mentioned in Paragraph 1
A．To give an explanation.
B．To introduce the topic.
C．To offer background information.
D．To highlight the wisdom of Mark Twain.
2．What will always happen to young people with news around
A．They prefer the real news story.
B．They are easily taken in by fake news.
C．They can distinguish fact from opinion.
D．They get worried about their education.
3．What is the author's suggestion from the text
A．Fight against prejudices.
B．Avoid the traditional media.
C．Be an editor of your own.
D．Believe in trained reporters.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．The truth about fake news.
B．The influence of fake news.
C．Problems with online information.
D．Sources of online information.
B
A 15－year－old scientist and inventor has been named as Time's first ever Kid of the Year.
Rao is a high school student from Colorado. She was chosen from 5，000 U．S.－based nominees(被提名的人). Time said in a statement that Rao stood out for her ability to apply scientific ideas to real－world problems and her efforts to motivate other kids to take up their own causes. Rao told the Associated Press that “the prize is nothing that I could have ever imagined. And I'm so grateful and just so excited that we're really taking a look at the upcoming generation and our generation, since the future is in our hands.” She insists that starting out small doesn't matter, as long as you're enthusiastic about it.
It's just the latest recognition for the teenager, who was named last year to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Rao won praise in 2017 after she developed a portable device(设备) to detect lead(铅) in water. She went on to cooperate with scientists in the water industry to try to get the device on the market.
The young scientist has also developed an app called Kindly that uses artificial intelligence to help prevent cyberbullying(网络欺凌). It allows teens to type in a word or phrase to find out if the words they're using are hurtful and amount to (等于) bullying, and thus should be avoided.
In an interview with Time, Rao said that her pursuits(追求) in science started early as a way to improve conditions in society. In a world where science is increasingly questioned or challenged, Rao insists that its pursuit is an important act of kindness. It is the best way that a younger generation can better the world. Science and technology are being employed as never before to handle various issues, such as global warming, the outbreak of disease and so on, she noted.
“We have science in everything we're involved in, and I think that's the biggest thing to put out there, that science is cool, invention is cool, and anybody can be an inventor，”Rao said. “Anybody can do science.”
5．What is one of the reasons for Rao being honored by Time
A．The up－to－date ideas she had come up with.
B．The large amounts of time she had devoted.
C．The influence she has on young generations.
D．The optimistic attitude she holds to the future.
6．Rao's inventions mentioned in the passage can be described as ____________．
A．functional
B．environment－friendly
C．efficient
D．money－saving
7．What contributes to Rao's enthusiasm for science
A．Her tolerance for problems.
B．Her amazing brain power.
C．Her exposure to challenges.
D．Her concern about society.
8．What can be a suitable title for the passage
A．High School Student Struggling for Big Dream
B．Young Scientist Named TIME's Kid of the Year
C．Scientific Achievements Applied to Our Real Life
D．Advanced Inventions Used in Bettering the World
Ⅱ.七选五
It's important to spend time talking to your teen about the news and how the media works. Studies show kids experience fewer harmful effects when they've been taught basic media literacy skills. __1__
Encourage critical thinking.Encourage your teen to question the information he's reading. Ask him to consider who wrote the story and why that person may have written it.
Discuss advertising techniques. __2__ Promising that a product will help you look beautiful or be more popular, for instance, is often part of the message.
Teach your teen to look at all the information. __3__ It helps to learn more about who produced the content. Also, show your teen how to look at photographs more closely. Just a picture paired with an article doesn't mean the picture was taken at the factual event being discussed in the story.
Look at websites together. __4__ And discuss how to tell news stories from the sponsored content. Read articles together and talk about the messages that you're viewing.
__5__ Make sure your teen is aware that many writers get paid by the page view.Click－bait headlines are intended to get traffic, rather than provide quality information. Explain how many writers are trying to sell products , rather than report the facts.
A．Watch your teen's use.
B．Here are the ways you can refer to.
C．Mention the ways to check stories online.
D．Discuss people's reasons for creating the content.
E．Sit down with your teen and view popular news sites.
F．Emphasise the importance of looking at the “about us” page on a website.
G．Talk about the methods companies use to convince people to buy their products.课时作业(一)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。斯坦福大学的一项新研究发现，大多数孩子不知道什么新闻是假的。文章指出我们应当教会孩子们在相信各种信息来源时进行批判性思考。
1．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。根据第一段可知，“12月20日，Instagram将删除许多用户的账户。为了保护你的账户，请转发这个警告#KeepMyAccountSafe。”每隔几个月，这种情况就会再次发生——孩子的朋友们发布的很多烦人的帖子会突然出现在我的Instagram新闻推送中。所以推断出，作者通过引用一篇帖子来引出文章的主题。故选D。A项“通过陈述观点”、B项“通过展示调研结果”和C项“通过引用名言”均与第一段不符。
2．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“They found that students judged the credibility of blogs based not on the source of the material, but on how much detail they contained, or whether a large photo was attached.”可知，他们发现学生们判断博客的可信度不是基于材料的来源，而是基于它们包含多少细节，或者是否附有一张大照片；结合倒数第二段最后一句“That is why it's now more important than ever to teach our kids to think critically when it comes to believing various information sources.”可知，那就是为什么现在比以往任何时候都更重要的是教我们的孩子在相信各种信息来源时进行批判性思考。由此推断出，研究人员认为，是材料的来源决定了网络信息的可信度。故选A。B项“网站的受欢迎程度”是文章没有提及的信息；C项“细节的数量”和D项“相关照片的大小”是学生决定网络信息可信度的标准。
3．答案与解析：D　词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“Both Google and Facebook are now taking steps to prevent misleading news from making its way on their platforms, but they won't be able to”可知，谷歌和Facebook现在都在采取措施阻止误导性新闻在它们的平台上传播，but表示转折，说明谷歌和Facebook都采取了措施，但是不可能完全消除这些新闻。所以推断出eliminate与remove同义，意为“消除”。A项“消化”；B项“更新”；C项“估计”，均与语境不符。故选D。
4．答案与解析：B　主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章第一段用一篇帖子引出主题，后面介绍斯坦福大学的一项新研究发现大多数孩子不知道什么新闻是假的，并且指出，我们应当教会孩子们在相信各种信息来源时进行批判性思考。所以推断出，B项“小心：孩子们不擅长识别假新闻”与文章主旨相符。故选B。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了西藏自治区的生态转好的现象。
5．答案与解析：B　主旨大意题。根据第一段“The Tibet autonomous region has placed nearly half its land area under the strictest ecological supervision.”可知，西藏自治区接近一半的土地被进行了严格的生态监督，故选B。
6．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据第三段“According to the government work report, the rate of days with good air quality in Tibet's cities has reached 99.4 percent”可知，西藏生态保护的积极影响是：西藏的空气质量得到改善，空气质量好的日子变得更多，故选C。
7．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据第四段“more rural residents have benefited financially by undertaking part－time ecological protection work.”可知，通过生态保护工作，乡村居民可以赚更多的钱。故选D。
8．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。根据最后一段“The place I work is in a no－man's land, and...we are also bound to take responsibility there”可知，Kunsang Darje有保护那里的动物的责任感。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇新闻报道。英国Waitrose超市因出售6英镑一束的“秋天树叶”而受到社交媒体用户的强烈批评。
1．答案与解析：A　考查动词词义。句意：近日，用透明塑料薄膜包装成花束的各种树叶的照片在社交媒体上疯传，并因该产品6英镑的价格引发争议。arrange整理，安排；acquire得到；relay传达，转发；reject拒绝。根据“as flower bouquets”可知，此处是指整理成花束。故选A。
2．答案与解析：C　考查连词词义。句意：考虑到每年的这个时候确实可以从街上捡到树叶，有些人抨击Waitrose，指责这家超市试图通过出售某种实际上免费的东西来赚钱，这是可以理解的。provided如果；supposing倘若；considering考虑到；providing如果。根据“tree leaves can literally be __3__ from the street this time of year”和“it's understandable”可知，此处是指考虑到这个事实，这些人的指责是可以理解的。故选C。
3．答案与解析：B　考查动词短语。句意同上。wind up结束；pick up捡起；break up解散；turn up发现。根据“tree leaves”和“from the street”可知，人们可以从街上捡到树叶。故选B。
4．答案与解析：A　考查代词词义。句意同上。something某物；anything任何东西；everything一切；nothing没有什么。根据定语从句“that is actually free”可知，此处是指某种免费的东西。故选A。
5．答案与解析：D　考查名词词义。此处指这一定是一帮喝醉酒的人在周一晨会上想出来的创意。hope希望；description描述；insurance保险；idea想法。根据“A bag of actual leaves I'll sell you a bin bag of leaves for 10p”可知，有人认为这种事情很荒唐，所以此处表示其他人认为这是一帮喝醉酒的人在周一晨会上想出来的创意。故选D。
6．答案与解析：C　考查副词词义。句意：显然，这些稀奇古怪的叶子花束出现在Waitrose超市的货架上作为一种迎接秋天的方式，还贴了一张贴纸，敦促顾客“把野外带进来”。additionally另外；eventually最终；apparently显然；primitively原始地。“the bizarre foliage bouquets appeared on Waitrose supermarket shelves as a way to welcome autumn”是一件很明显的事。故选C。
7．答案与解析：A　考查动词词义。句意同上。urge敦促；force强迫；get让；persuade说服。根据“customers to‘bring the outdoors inside’”可知，此处是指这些稀奇古怪的花束是为了迎接秋天，敦促顾客“把野外带进来”。故选A。
8．答案与解析：C　考查名词词义。此处指把野外带到室内，用最新鲜的花朵来点亮你的家，它们能反映出这个季节的颜色。company公司；device设备；home家；staff职员。根据“Bring the outdoors indoors”可知，此处是指用最新鲜的花朵来点亮你的家。故选C。
9．答案与解析：B　考查关系词。分析句子结构可知，此处定语从句中缺少主语，且先行词flowers前有最高级freshest修饰，所以应用关系代词that。故选B。
10．答案与解析：C　考查连词词义。此处指我们从专业的种植商那里采购最好的花朵，并在送往商店的过程中小心地处理它们，这样它们看起来漂亮的时间更长。because因为；unless除非；so所以；since自从。在送往商店的过程中小心地处理它们，这样它们看起来漂亮的时间更长，前后句是因果关系。故选C。
11．答案与解析：A　考查介词词义。句意：尽管它的秋季主题的产品反响普遍不好，但这家英国超市解释说，决定一束树叶收6英镑是受购物者需求的启发。despite尽管；before在……之前；except除了；through通过。根据句意可知，前后内容之间是转折关系，所以应用despite。故选A。
12．答案与解析：C　考查动词词义。句意同上。expand扩张；oppose反对；explain解释；distribute分配。根据“by claiming that it was inspired by a(n) __13__ from shoppers”可知，此处是指超市对自己的行为进行解释。故选C。
13．答案与解析：D　考查名词词义。句意同上。opportunity机会；commitment承诺，保证；possession财产；demand需求。根据“from shoppers”和常识可知，此处是指来自购物者的需求。故选D。
14．答案与解析：B　考查形容词词义。句意：这并不是英国商店和超市第一次因以过高的价格卖免费的东西而登上新闻头条。high高的；first第一的；above上述的；troublesome令人烦恼的。根据最后一句可知，最初，伦敦有一家高档商店将绘有图案的原木以每根14美元的价格出售，还有一家手工商店Botanique，其砍下的树枝售价为22美元。所以这并不是英国商店和超市第一次因以过高的价格卖免费的东西而登上新闻头条。故选B。
15．答案与解析：C　考查名词词义。句意同上。circumstance环境；adaptation改编；headline头条；victim受难者。根据第一段可知，英国超市Waitrose因出售6英镑一束的“秋天树叶”而受到社交媒体用户的强烈批评。所以此处是指登上新闻头条。故选C。
课时作业(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在当今充满假新闻的网络世界，人们应该怎样做才能不被假新闻欺骗。
1．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。引语意思为“谎言已经绕地球半个圈，而真相还在穿鞋子。”其后面的句子指出，在当今充满假新闻的网络世界，谎言传播得更快了。语篇第二段讲述假新闻对年轻人的迷惑程度、第三段讲述假新闻出现的缘由、第四段针对分辨假新闻提出建议，故马克·吐温的名言置于语篇开头，目的在于引起下文，所以B项正确。A项“为了做出解释”、C项“为了提供背景信息”、D项“为了突出马克·吐温的智慧”，均与语篇结构不符，故错误。
2．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。依据第二段第二句“This has led to young people becoming confused.”可知年轻人很容易被假新闻迷惑，故B项正确。A项“他们更喜欢真实的新闻故事”原文中无依据，属于无中生有；根据第二段第三句中的“fewer than one in ten of the examinees”可知只有不足十分之一的受试者能辨别事实与观点，故C项“他们能辨别事实与观点”错误；D项“他们对他们的教育感到担心”在原文中没有提及，属于无中生有。
3．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“However，if you get most of your information online, you have to be your own editor.”可知C项正确。A项“与偏见做斗争”在原文无依据；B项“避开传统媒体”与原文所给建议矛盾；D项“相信经过培训的记者”属断章取义。
4．答案与解析：A　主旨大意题。本文讲述网络假新闻对年轻人的影响、假新闻出现的原因及应对的措施，A项“关于假新闻的真相”能够概括文章内容，故正确。B项“假新闻的影响”，文章没有全部在讲假新闻的影响；C项“网络信息存在的问题”，范围太大；D项“网络信息的来源”，偏离语篇内容。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇新闻报道，讲述的是来自科罗拉多州的年仅15岁的高中生Rao，以科学家和发明家的身份被美国《时代周刊》评为第一个“年度儿童”。
5．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。由第二段第三句“Time said in a statement that Rao stood out for her ability...take up their own causes.”可知，Rao被《时代周刊》授予荣誉是因为她对年轻一代的鼓励和影响。故选C。
6．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。由第三段第二句“Rao won praise in 2017 after she developed a portable device to detect lead in water.”和第四段“The young scientist has also developed...help prevent cyberbullying.”可知，Rao所研究的发明都是比较具有功能性的发明。故选A。
7．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。由第五段第一句“In an interview with Time, Rao said that her pursuits in science started early as a way to improve conditions in society.”可知，Rao追求科学的热情来源于她对社会的关心。故选D。
8．答案与解析：B　标题归纳题。由第一段“A 15－year－old scientist and inventor has been named as Time's first ever Kid of the Year.”可知，这篇文章的题目应该是“年轻科学家被《时代周刊》评为‘年度儿童’”。故选B。
Ⅱ.七选五
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，当孩子们被教给基本的媒体读写技能时，他们经历的有害影响更少。文章主要就如何帮孩子培养媒体读写技能提供了一些方法。
1．答案与解析：B　根据前文可知，花时间和你的孩子谈论新闻和媒体如何运作是很重要的。研究表明，当孩子们被教给基本的媒体读写技能时，他们经历的有害影响更少。结合下文提出具体的培养孩子媒体读写技能的方法可知，B项“这里有一些你可以参考的方法”符合语境，承上启下。故选B。
2．答案与解析：G　根据上一句“Discuss advertising techniques.”可知，本段主要是讨论广告技术；结合下一句“Promising that a product will help you look beautiful or be more popular, for instance, is often part of the message.”可知，例如，承诺一款产品会让你看起来漂亮或更受欢迎，通常是信息的一部分。因此推断出本句是在说明广告是公司用来说服人们购买产品的方法。G项中的products对应后文中的product。所以G项“谈论公司用来说服人们购买他们产品的方法”符合语境，承上启下。故选G。
3．答案与解析：F　根据上一句“Teach your teen to look at all the information.”可知，本段是关于教你的孩子看所有的信息的；结合下一句“It helps to learn more about who produced the content.”可知，它有助于更多地了解谁制作了这些内容。所以本句应是在说要了解是谁制作了网站的内容。其中It指代F项中的looking at the“about us”page on a website。所以F项“强调查看网站上的‘关于我们’页面的重要性”符合语境，承上启下。故选F。
4．答案与解析：E　根据下一句“And discuss how to tell news stories from the sponsored content.”可知，此处提到了新闻故事，所以可知这是在观看新闻网站。句中的news stories对应E选项中的news。因此E项“和你的孩子坐下来，看看流行的新闻网站”符合语境，引出下文。故选E。
5．答案与解析：D　根据后文可知，确保你的孩子知道许多作者通过页面浏览量获得报酬。标题党是为了获得流量，而不是提供高质量的信息。解释有多少作者试图推销产品，而不是报道事实。所以推断出，本段主要是让孩子了解人们在网上创作内容背后的原因。因此D项“讨论人们创作内容的原因”符合语境，引出下文。故选D。
课时作业(三)
阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。在美国，禁酒令被取消，酒精广告又回到了电视上，喝酒的未成年人数量增加，对未成年人造成极大的危害。作者呼吁人们向国会提议采取行动去重新禁止酒精广告。
1．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据第二段可知，加州大学伯克利分校进行的一项研究表明，酒精广告增加了酒精的滥用、对酒精的积极态度以及未成年人对酒精的消费；来自弗吉尼亚州的国会议员沃尔夫也发现，酒精广告增加了未成年人的醉驾和酗酒；一项在加州和南达科他州学校完成的调查发现，经常接触酒精广告的青少年通常在接下来一年左右就开始消费酒精。这些研究结果和调查结果很明显都显示出了酒精广告对未成年人的负面影响。故选A。
2．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第三段前四句可知，处于青春期的人喜欢使人兴奋的东西。喝酒主要是为了像朋友一样。孩子们从小就想融入社会。除了社交，有些人这样做只是为了应对问题或压力。这些都是未成年人喝酒的原因，故选B。A项“酒精广告吸引未成年人的原因”、C项“酒精影响未成年人生活的方式”和D项“未成年人处理酒精问题的方式”在本段均未提及。
3．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“one conclusion is clear: the companies that make the ads know very well that they are supporting underage drinking and alcohol abuse”可知，有一个结论是明确的：制作广告的公司非常清楚，他们支持未成年人饮酒和酗酒。由此推断出，广告公司的目标消费者实际上包括未成年人，故选C。其余三项原文未提及。
4．答案与解析：C　主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Several years ago the ban was lifted and alcohol ads returned to television. Since then the number of minors drinking alcohol has grown.”可知，几年前禁令解除，酒精广告重新出现在电视上。从那以后，喝酒的未成年人数量增加了。结合全文可知，在美国，禁酒令被取消，酒精广告又回到了电视上，未成年人中饮酒的人数增加，对未成年人造成极大的危害。作者呼吁人们向国会提议采取行动去重新禁止这些酒精广告。所以，这篇文章主要是关于酒类广告及其对未成年人的影响的，故选C。A项“关于酒精消费的现象”、B项“未成年人饮酒的原因”和D项“禁止未成年人饮酒的原因”都是文章中介绍的细节，不能概括全文。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文。作者认为社交媒体会给我们带来错失恐惧症，影响长久的幸福，所以应该消除它。
5．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句“Social networking sites... find out what is new.”可知，社交媒体想吸引我们的注意力。故选B。
6．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“FOMO, or fear of missing out... we are not able to take part.”可知，害怕错过社交媒体上的更新就是一种错失恐惧症。故选B。
7．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“When it comes to lasting happiness...desires that fuel it.”可知，要想获得持久的幸福，就要处理助长它的欲望循环，根据第四段第二句“Hard as it is，we are better off working... behaviors that only cause anxiety.”可知，这种欲望是指检查更新的欲望。所以为了获得长久的幸福，作者建议人们消除查看社交更新的欲望。故选A。
8．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“When it comes to lasting happiness, it is best...that fuel it.”和最后一段第二句“It should warn us that... exactly the opposite result.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是劝说我们为了长久的快乐应该消除错失恐惧症。故选D。
C
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了CaloRieco的相关信息。
9．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In this day and age, we have calorie...provides accurate information about in just a few seconds.”可知，CaloRieco能提供分析食物的准确数据。故选A。
10．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Panasonic said that its outstanding invention is aimed at dieters and diabetes sufferers，both of which make up a sizable market.”可知，CaloRieco可能在节食者和糖尿病患者中很受欢迎。故选D。
11．答案与解析：C　词义猜测题。根据文章第五段“CaloRieco can also connect...send all the data about analyzed foods to your handheld, so you can access it whenever you need.” CaloRieco可以将所有分析过的食物数据发送到你的手持设备上，这样你就可以在任何需要的时候访问它。可知，it指的是data。故选C。
12．答案与解析：B　 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It's scheduled to hit the market sometime in the next few years，but the price remains a mystery.”可判断，CaloRieco是有发展前途的。故选B。
课时作业(四)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了牙买加著名女飞人Shelly－Ann的成长故事，从不被人看好到成为奥运冠军，再到最后成为世界上跑得最快的女性，她的经历告诉我们：要想成功必须要经过艰苦的努力。
1．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。由第二段中的“Stephen Francis observed then eighteen－year－old Shelly－Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of greatness.”可知，Stephen Francis在田径运动会上看到当时18岁的Shelly Ann时，确信他已经看到了伟大的开始，即他在她身上看到很大的潜力。故选B。
2．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。由第三段最后两句可知，早早迈入成年人世界的Maxime下决心要确保她的孩子摆脱贫困，她带Shelly－Ann去跑道上，并做好了牺牲一切的准备。因此，她决定带Shelly－Ann去跑道上是为了帮助孩子们摆脱贫困。故选C。A“因为她自己对短跑感兴趣”，根据第三段倒数第三句可知Maxime曾经是一名运动员，但没有提到她对短跑感兴趣；B“因为她以前是一名成功的运动员”，文中未提到；D“因为她想让她的女儿成为世界冠军”，文中未提到。
3．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。在最后一段中Shelly－Ann说：“我不太关注我在历史上的落脚点，当我决定终止从事这项运动时，我想使它比我看到的要好。我想确保其他年轻运动员能够看到，你要努力工作，你要保持谦虚，你要保持专注，那么你可以到达任何极限。”由此可见，Shelly Ann希望为年轻运动员树立榜样。故选B。A“她对自己在短跑中取得的成就感到满意”；C“她决定在充分发挥自己的潜力后退休”；D“她决定使短跑成为牙买加最受欢迎的运动”，A、C、D三项均不能从最后一段中得出。
4．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。由文章内容可知，Shelly Ann成为世界上跑得最快的女人，这一过程绝非一帆风顺，毫不费力。她出身于贫困的社区，条件艰苦，但她依旧想成为世界上跑得最快的女人，说明她很有志向(ambitious)，她也有坚韧的精神来实现抱负，说明她也有决心(determined)。故选D。A“热心的和慷慨的”，B中的“有同情心的”，C“有创造力的和友好的”均不符合文章对Shelly－Ann的描述。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在登封有60多所武术学校，50 000多名学生，学生学武术有各种各样的原因，有些人希望成为电影明星，其他人则是由父母送去学习自我控制和努力工作。胡师傅现在希望吸引学生，并说服他们学习少林功夫的传统方式。
5．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第一段的“Over 16 centuries, the monks...against their enemies.”可知，最开始功夫的使用是为了进行自我防御和打仗。故选B。
6．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。根据第三段的“He doesn't agree with how Kung Fu is often shown in movies. He feels they show too much violence.”可推测，本段的主要目的是说明胡正生对功夫的理解与他人是不同的，他觉得电视上展示的武功很暴力。故选D。
7．答案与解析：C　词义猜测题。根据画线部分所在句子可知，普通话eat bitterness表达to endure suffering的意思。survive the suffering(熬过苦难)符合以上说法，故选C。
8．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Master Hu is in a difficult position...Shaolin Kung Fu the traditional way.”可推测，文章提及胡师傅是因为他是用传统方式教授少林武功。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。作者喜欢上了骑行，通过一次和别人一起组队骑行的亲身经历，作者认识到了团队合作的重要性。
1．答案与解析：D　句意：第一天，虽然我在大部分的路程中都很努力地去赶上一个人，但我还是费了很大的劲才骑完了全程。ambition野心；envy羡慕；ease容易；difficulty困难。根据下文“though I tried hard to keep up with one guy for most of the way”和“I did a little better the second time”可知，第二次作者表现得好了一些，可见作者第一次骑完全程是比较费劲的。故选D。
2．答案与解析：B　句意：令我高兴的是，第二次我表现得好了一些。annoyance烦恼；delight快乐；admiration钦佩；surprise惊讶。根据下文的did a little better可知，作者因为自己的进步而感到开心。故选B项。
3．答案与解析：C　句意：昨天我太专注于我的骑行，以至于错过了我通常走的那条短的路线；我反而留在了那条长的路线上。adjust调整；find发现；miss错过；measure测量。由于作者骑车太专注，所以没走通常走的那条短路线。故选C。
4．答案与解析：A　句意同上，instead相反；therefore因此；otherwise否则；still仍然。根据句意可知，上下文构成转折关系，故选A。
5．答案与解析：B　句意：我从没走过这条路线，所以真的不确定该往哪个方向走。route路线；direction方向；side边；queue队。take a direction意为“抉择方向”。故选B。
6．答案与解析：C　句意：幸运的是，一组四人的骑手出现了，我只得跟着他们。cut in切断；get through完成；turn up出现；run out用光。根据下文“I just followed them”可知有人来了，于是作者跟着他们走。故选C。
7．答案与解析：D　句意：几分钟后，其中一个人的车胎瘪了，在其他人的帮助下，他在大约一分钟内换好了车胎。battery电池；stomach肚子；shoe鞋子；tire轮胎。由后文“he had it changed in about a minute”及文章末句可知，此处是指车胎没气了。故选D。
8．答案与解析：C　句意：我们又开始骑行后，我注意到一些不寻常的事情。illegal非法的；reliable依赖的；unusual不寻常的；absurd荒谬的。根据下文内容可知，作者注意到这个骑行团队的一些不寻常的事情。故选C。
9．答案与解析：A　句意：前面的人会快速地骑上几分钟，然后他会挪到一边，骑到队伍的最后，(之前)在他后边的人会移到领队的位置。quickly快速地；slowly缓慢地；immediately立刻地；gradually逐渐地。根据下文可知那些骑车的人交替领骑，一个人迅速地骑到前面，过了一会又到了最后，再由另外一个人领骑。故选A。
10．答案与解析：B　句意同上。make one's way意为“前往，行进”，故选B。
11．答案与解析：C　句意：这个过程每隔几分钟就会重复一次。change改变；respond回应；repeat重复；adapt适应。根据前文的描述，那些骑车的人交替领骑，这一过程是重复发生的。故选C。
12．答案与解析：A　句意：这次我玩得很开心，我想这是我骑得最快的一次。go行进；walk走路；conduct指导；fly飞。根据上文可知，这种交换位置的骑法比一个人骑行来赶上第一个骑手更加轻松，所以这是作者骑行最快的一次。故选A。
13．答案与解析：D　句意：这让我意识到团队合作的重要性，以及拥有一个伟大团队的重要性。pleasure快乐；profit利润；intention意图；value重要性。根据“how important teamwork was”可知作者认识到了团队的价值。故选D。
14．答案与解析：B　句意：整个团队都在进步，你也会跟着进步。conflict冲突；improve提高；approve赞成；increase增加。此处表示团队与个人都在提高，与后文的make any worthwhile improvement呼应。故选B。
15．答案与解析：C　句意：如果没有团队，你哪也去不了，甚至无法取得任何有价值的进步。leader领导者；practice练习；team队伍；ride骑行。由上文可知，本段说明“团队”的重要性。故选C。
课时作业(五)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界上最孤独的马拉松——贝加尔湖冰上马拉松。自2005年以来，每年3月，来自世界各地的人报名参加贝加尔湖冰上马拉松。他们来这里探索湖泊的美丽，并在不可预知的条件下挑战自己，测试自己的极限。
1．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据文章第二段可知，自2005年以来，每年三月都会有来自世界各地的大约150人报名参加贝加尔湖冰上马拉松。他们来探索湖泊的惊人之美，在不可预知的条件下挑战自己。由此可知贝加尔湖冰上马拉松包括极端的天气和美丽的风景，故选B，排除C。根据文章第三段可知，冰上马拉松全程26英里即41.84公里，始于湖的东岸，终点在湖的西侧可知，排除A、D选项。
2．答案与解析：C　词义猜测题。根据下文“Strong winds blast across the lake and frostbite can occur within half an hour.”可知，强风吹过湖面，半小时内人就会冻伤，由此可推断上文的意思是景色或许很美，但天气也是恶劣的，severe意为“极为恶劣的”，故选C。
3．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据文章第七段前两句“The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finish line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers.”可知，比赛地点的设置使贝加尔湖冰上马拉松比赛具备了与众不同的特点。参赛者从起点就可以看到终点线，故选B。A项“只有男性被允许参加这项赛跑”文中未提到；C项“赛跑运动员的注意力经常被游客分散”，根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，游客大多都沉迷于自拍，忽视了运动员，故排除C项；D项“冰上有许多进程标记”，根据倒数第二段第二句可知，无止境的冰面上没有进程标记，故排除D项。
4．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，对于一些赛跑者来说，缺少观众使得比赛更具挑战性，因为比赛过程让参赛者感觉很孤单。因此对一些赛跑者来说，孤单是比赛最具挑战性的那部分。故选A。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了所有NBA球队的名字背后的有趣的故事或历史，其中一些名字反映了这座城市的文化或历史，另一些来自以前的业主，许多是通过“说出球队名称”比赛选出来的。文章主要列举了一些著名球队名字的来源故事。
5．答案与解析：C　 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Because Utah's team originated in New Orleans，Louisiana，it was called the Jazz.”可知因为犹他爵士队起源于路易斯安那州的新奥尔良，所以被称为爵士队。由此可知，爵士反映了新奥尔良市的文化。故选C。
6．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Before going to Los Angeles...direct relationship to the state's motto，”可知团队官员选择了这个名字，因为它与该州的座右铭“万湖之地”有直接的关系。由此可知，明尼苏达州是一个湖泊众多的州。故选B。
7．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据第四段中“He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless, and never quits.”可知，Richard Klein把这支球队命名为“公牛队”，因为他希望他的球队能继续战斗，永不放弃。故选D。
8．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“Miami chose the Heat from names such as the Sharks, Beaches, and Barracudas.”可知，Heat这个名字来自其他球队的名字。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。体育精神是指尊重比赛规则和其他运动员的行为和态度，文章介绍了如何展现良好的体育精神。
1．答案与解析：B　分析文章结构可知，本空是段落主题句，与其他各段主题句句式一致，应为祈使句。由空格后面的内容(在比赛激烈的时候，你很容易发脾气，尤其是当你刚被肘击或是对方队伍不断得分时。不要让你的愤怒影响你的行为。)可知，本段主题是“控制脾气”。故选B。
2．答案与解析：F　分析文章结构可知，空格所在段落的主题句是Respect the other team's effort.(尊重其他队伍的努力)。结合空格后的内容(重要的是要认识到他们已经投入了很多努力来准备比赛，就像你的队伍一样。尊重其他队伍是良好体育精神的关键。)可知，对方队伍也付出了很多努力，所以不管其实力怎样，要尊重他们。而且此空后的标点是逗号，逗号后为一整句，故此处应为从句或短语，故选项F(不管他们是胜过你还是不如你的队伍)符合题意，故选F。
3．答案与解析：C　分析文章结构可知，空格介绍第二个方法，句式应与Method 1一致，为动名词短语。由下文中三个段落的主题句：Be a team player.(要有团队精神。)、Support your teammates.(支持你的队友。)和Listen to your coach.(听你教练的。)可知，第二个方法与队友有关。选项C(与队友沟通)符合题意。故选C。
4．答案与解析：E　分析文章结构可知，空格所在段落的主题句是Be a team player.(要有团队精神)。结合空格前的内容(即使你是场上最好的运动员，没有队友你也不能赢得比赛。)可知，你不能只在乎个人表现，也要关心整个团队。选项E(你不应该关心你自己的表现多于整个团队)符合题意。故选E。
5．答案与解析：D　由空格后的内容(但如果你记住把你的团队放在首位，尊重规则和对手，你就走的是正确路线)及空格内容与后文存在转折关系可知，选项D(表现出良好的体育精神有时似乎很困难)符合题意。故选D。
课时作业(六)
阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要通过讲作者跑马拉松的故事，告诉我们决心成为自己，向前迈进，摆脱羞耻和世俗标签，就会成功。
1．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。根据第二段“I remember back to my 7th year...‘not athletic’”．可知作者引用了他在学校第七年的经历来证明他当时不擅长体育。故选B。
2．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished！”可知，作者最终凭着坚强的意志跑完了第一次马拉松比赛。故选A。
3．答案与解析：D　主旨大意题。本文主要讲了作者在参加马拉松之前脚踝受伤，但仍然决心继续训练，最终作者跑完了马拉松并得到了一枚奖牌。这个故事主要告诉我们成功是可以通过不懈的努力获得的。故选D。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了人们不仅要训练身体，还要训练大脑和思维。
4．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。由第二段“Unfortunately, however, our culture...have developed the ability to think well.”可知我们的文化并没有把同样的重点放在精神健康上，社会并不注重精神健康，与身体健康相比，聪明、受过教育、心理健康的人得不到同等程度的尊重或吸引，即精神健康的人不如身体健康的人受欢迎，作者认为这是一个遗憾。故选D。
5．答案与解析：C　词义猜测题。由第三段中的“And if you are also well educated...otherwise(in another way).”可知this指代上文的“make good decisions throughout your life”(在你的一生中做出正确的决定)，是这种正确的决定让人们对生活有掌控感，且帮助人们拥有更好的生活。故选C。
6．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。由第四段中的“Such people live within a system...to in life.”可知精神不健全的人生活在一个他们永远无法掌握的系统中，大多数人的一生都在被他人操纵，被别人告知自己该做些什么，他们无法控制自己的生活，所以作者认为精神不健全的人是无法控制自己生活的人。故选D。
7．答案与解析：D　标题归纳题。第一段讲“人们重视身体健康”，第二段讲“人们忽视精神健康的重要性，作者感到失望”，第三段讲“训练大脑和思维的好处”，第四段讲“精神不健全的人会遭遇的事”，最后两段讲“敦促读者去善用大脑、训练思维”，可知文章主要讲人们不仅要训练身体，还要训练大脑和思维，D项“训练你的思维”符合文意，最适合作文章标题。故选D。
C
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了斯蒂芬·库里通过自信、毅力和来自别人的帮助，最终成为一名优秀的篮球运动员的故事。
8．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“...Stephen's grandfather built a simple basket by attaching a piece of plastic to a telephone pole.”可知，斯蒂芬·库里的第一个篮筐是绑在电线杆上的一块塑料。故选B项。
9．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Knowing where the ball would go wasn't easy. He had to adjust his own playing style as a result.”可知，为了解决难以判断球的运动方向的问题，斯蒂芬·库里调整了自己的打球风格。故选B项。
10．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据文章第四段可知，斯蒂芬·库里用他精准的投篮和不断的努力得到了他人的认可。故选A项。
11．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Inspiring others to have faith in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that what other people think of you does not have to influence what you become.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是用斯蒂芬·库里的成功事迹来激励人们。故选C项。A项“为了解释为什么斯蒂芬·库里被许多人怀疑”；B项“为了告诉人们斯蒂芬·库里的篮球技能”；D项“为了讲述斯蒂芬·库里在他的职业生涯中获得的成就”，A、B、D三项均不是作者的写作目的。
课时作业(七)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了5G技术在远程医疗上给医生和患者带来的巨大便利。
1．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“‘The combination of 5G technology and surgical robots is a huge technological advance that will help us share our skills with more patients in distant regions.’”可知，5G技术与手术机器人的结合是一项巨大的技术进步，这将有助于医生和更多偏远地区的患者分享他们的技能。再根据第四段关键句“‘People across society can now have access to top medical resources.’”可知，全社会的人现在都可以获得顶级医疗资源。由此可推断出，从田伟的话中我们可以得知，5G技术将为更多的患者提供良好的医疗保健。根据这些信息可以判断B项“很难说5G是否会在未来被广泛使用”和D项“医生使用机器人和5G技术进行手术仍然不太可能”错误。田伟没有提及C项“5G在包括社区在内的各个领域都有巨大的潜力”。故选A项。
2．答案与解析：B　词义猜测题。画线词所在句子的句意为：网络的高速意味着医生在一个地方的动作和机器人在另一个地方的动作之间没有明显的__________。根据常识可知，5G网络相比于4G，速度大大提高了，也就是减少了延迟，可推断出医生和机器人的动作之间没有明显的延迟。“This allows doctors far more precision than on a 4G network.(这使得医生比用4G网络更精准)”也可以表明，5G网络减少了动作的延迟，所以才会更精准。delay意为“延迟，延时”，符合语境。A项“匆忙”、C项“速度”以及D项“失误”不符合文意。故选B项。
3．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Before treatment, 5G will support a large number of high－definition(高清晰度的)video calls with doctors and provide immediate advice for those who can't visit hospitals.”可知，在治疗前，5G网络将支持大量与医生的高清视频通话，为那些不能去医院的人提供及时的建议，由此可知，远程医疗给不能去医院的病人提供了方便，也使医生为病人诊断更加方便，也就是说，远程医疗对病人和医生来说都更加方便。故选C项。
4．答案与解析：C　主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章通过远程手术的例子，说明了5G技术的方便快捷让远程医疗成为可能，并为社会带来巨大福利。再根据文章最后一段中的“As 5G is rolled out, we may realize the world where robot operations and home healthcare become common.”可知，随着5G技术的出现，机器人手术和家庭医疗保健会变得很普遍。由此可推断出，文章主要讲的是5G技术在远程医疗上的意义。A项“如何利用5G技术做手术”；B项“使用5G技术的重要性”；D项“不同国家如何将5G应用于医疗保健”。故选C项。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了最新的研究发现：一种可以防止HIV病毒感染的转基因大米。
5．答案与解析：A　主旨大意题。根据第三段中“...worldwide，nearly 37 million people were living with HIV in 2017... Now there is no cure for HIV/AIDS...”可知，本段说明了全球HIV病毒感染的严峻现状。故选A。B项“非洲的快速发展”；C项“治疗艾滋病的切实可行的方法”；D项“联合国所做的努力”。
6．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“They say the easiest and most cost－effective way to use the rice will be to make it into a cream to be put on the skin.”可知，研究人员认为最简单且最节约成本的方式就是把这种大米加工成膏，涂在皮肤上。故选B。A项“通过把它转化成蛋白质”；C项“通过把它附着在HIV病毒上”；D项“通过把它添加到口服药物中”。
7．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“The scientific team says further testing is needed to ensure that the genetic engineering process does not produce any additional chemicals that could be dangerous to human bodies.”可知，科学家们认为还需要做进一步测试，以确保基因工程过程的安全性。故选D。A项“它不会产生危险的化学物质”，B项“它产生了危险的化学物质”，由文章最后一段中的最后一句可知，是否产生有害的化学物质是有待确定的事；C项“它是为发达国家设计的”，由文章的第三段和第四段的首句可排除。
8．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。根据主旨段第一段提到的“According to a recent study, a new kind of genetically modified rice can prevent infections of HIV...”可知，文章主要介绍了一项科学研究，该研究与一种可以防止感染HIV病毒的新型转基因大米有关，其话题与健康相关。由此可以推断，文章可能是选自健康杂志。故选D。A项“一本生物教材”；B项“一本急救手册”；C项“一个社交网页”。
Ⅱ.完形填空
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一只波士顿公牛猎犬Lucky在大火中救出了主人弗雷德，当弗雷德不能抚养它的时候，作者把它领养回家，尽管因为吸入太多的烟它的吠叫变得不再正常，但是它有狮子般的精神。
1．答案与解析：B　根据上文“Fred，who had a mental disorder that required him to take medicine.”可知，弗雷德需要服用药物治疗精神紊乱。因此推断这种药物让他睡得很沉。故选B。
2．答案与解析：D　根据上文“sleep quite deeply”可知，波士顿公牛猎犬Lucky睡在他身边。故选D。
3．答案与解析：A　根据上文“This __1__ made him sleep quite deeply, so Fred only took it at bedtime.”可知，弗雷德服药后上床睡觉了。故选A。
4．答案与解析：A　根据上文“The house wiring shorted”可知，电线短路点着了房子，on fire“着火”。故选A。
5．答案与解析：C　根据“Being under the medicine's power”可知，由于药物作用，房子着火后，弗雷德没有醒来，而是继续睡。故选C。
6．答案与解析：C　由下文“Fred finally woke up”可知，尽管Lucky一直叫，但是弗雷德没有听见。故选C。
7．答案与解析：B　根据上文“Lucky wasn't trained aid dog but just a special animal”可知，Lucky不是一只救援犬，但是知道应该做什么。故选B。
8．答案与解析：B　根据下文“Fred finally woke up”可知，Lucky意识到Fred没有醒来。故选B。
9．答案与解析：A　根据前半句可知，弗雷德最终醒来了，因此意识到房子着火了。故选A。
10．答案与解析：C　根据下文“He reached through the __11__ and grabbed Lucky, pulling him to safety.”可知，后来弗雷德从房子里救出他的狗，是因为他把狗遗留在了房子里。故选C。
11．答案与解析：D　根据上文“He crawled out of the bedroom window.”可知，弗雷德从窗子爬了出来，因此他通过窗子伸手进去救出了Lucky。故选D。
12．答案与解析：B　根据下文“So he placed Lucky with a friend of his”可知，弗雷德搬去的公寓不能养宠物。故选B。
13．答案与解析：D　根据上文“a good home”可推断，弗雷德想要给Lucky找一个好家。故选D。
14．答案与解析：D　根据上文“So he placed Lucky with a friend of his with the intention that a good home should be __13__ for him”可知，弗雷德想要给Lucky找一个好家，因此推断看到的广告是为了找一个好家庭收养Lucky。故选D。
15．答案与解析：A　根据上文“We brought him home.”可知，我们收养了Lucky，已经养了两年。故选A。
课时作业(八)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了使用硬枝扦插种植植物的办法及其注意事项。
1．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容可知，种植葡萄、醋栗、女贞、绣线菊和金银花等植物可以达到近100%的成功率。然而，这种方法不适用于苹果树、枫树或橡树。即硬枝扦插并不适用于所有植物的种植。故选C。
2．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据文章第三段“If you want to develop a green thumb—or get really good at growing plants—start your effort with hardwood cuttings of willow.”可知，最适合硬枝扦插的是柳树。故选D。
3．答案与解析：A　段落大意题。根据文章第四段“First，choose some shoots that grew during the most recent growing season—the youngest shoots.”和“Then, place the bottom of each cutting into some well－drained soil.”可知，本段主要讲述了硬枝扦插的步骤，即如何进行硬枝扦插。故选A。
4．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。根据最后一段“The traditional method is to place the cuttings together and bury them upside down in the soil.”以及“Put the cuttings in a closed plastic bag, put a wet paper towel around the bag, and then put the whole thing in another plastic bag.”可知，作者强调的是将插条放在什么地方，即插条如何储存。故选B。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国在新发射的航天器中进行了首次太空3D打印实验。一旦基于太空的3D打印技术可以投入使用，将为未来的太空旅行节约大量的资源和成本。
5．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。由第二段可知视频上显示的是3D打印的工艺以及产品。故选A项。
6．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。由第四段中的“Once the space based 3D printing technology becomes operationally ready...”和倒数第三段中的“Wang Yanan，editor－in－chief of the Aerospace Knowledge magazine，said...”可知一旦空间站有组件坏掉了，可以用3D打印机打印出来并替换上。故选C项。
7．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。由最后一段中的“CoSats Chief Operating Officer Bai Ruixue said...”可判断出最后一段的作用是讲述3D打印技术有巨大的潜力，有光明前景。故选D项。
8．答案与解析：B　主旨大意题。由第四段中的“Once the space based 3D printing technology becomes operationally ready...”，倒数第三段中的“Wang Yanan，editor－in－chief of the Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said...”和最后一段中的“CoSats Chief Operating Officer Bai Ruixue said...”可知，这篇文章最好的题目是“3D打印设备使太空旅行更容易”。故选B项。
Ⅱ.七选五
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。运动帮助人们保持身体健康，获得快乐，帮助人们长寿。运动能使互不认识的人成为好朋友，运动也能帮助培养人的性格。
1．答案与解析：F　上文说明全世界的人都喜欢运动，运动增强人的体质，锻炼人的性格；下文说明它们能改善参与者的身体技能也能给予观众快乐。由此可知，F项(运动是通过非正式的或有组织的参与而进行的竞技体育活动或游戏)能够承上启下，符合题意。故选F。
2．答案与解析：A　上文说明很多人喜欢看别人比赛。由此可知，A项(他们买票或者打开电视机看比赛)符合题意。其中选项中的They指代上文中的“Many people，watch the games” 对应“watch others play games”。故选A。
3．答案与解析：B　上文说明运动有一定的区域性，游泳在靠近大海或者有很多河流的国家很受欢迎。由此可知，B项(在中国，埃及或者意大利，跳进池塘里或者湖里是多么得有趣！)讲述的是不同地方的运动，符合题意。故选B。
4．答案与解析：C　下文说明中国拳击也有很长的历史。其中also说明上句介绍的是有很长历史的运动。由此可知，C项(一些运动或者游戏可以追溯到几千年前，比如赛跑或者跳远)符合题意。故选C。
5．答案与解析：D　下文说明人要学会努力奋斗但要公平竞争，胜不骄，败不馁。这些都是好的性格，由此可知，D项(运动帮助训练一个人的性格)符合题意，其中选项中的train a person's character对应下文中的“One learns to...”。故选D。
课时作业(九)
阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在中国教学期间对针灸产生了兴趣，并且在回国后目睹了针灸的成功，因此作者决定成为针灸师。作者决定将来建立非传统的健康诊所帮助人们从生活的压力中感受轻松和自由。
1．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It was after returning from China and witnessing how successful it had been that I reached the decision to become an acupuncturist myself.”可知作者是在从中国回来并且目睹了针灸的成功后，决定自己成为针灸师的。故选C项。
2．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“because I firmly believe that it works on the level of the body, mind and spirit”可知，作者坚信它作用于人的身体、头脑和精神，即它把人看作一个整体。故选B项。A项“它能预防疾病”、C项“它有即时效果”以及D项“它有助于改善人们的生活”均未提及。
3．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I took a course that lasted three years”可知作者参加的针灸课程历时三年，这是费时的。根据第三段中的“I also had a large amount of homework and practical work to do... This involved locating points on different people... this isn't straightforward as people are of different sizes and have differently shaped bodies.”可知，针灸课程有大量的家庭作业和实践工作，包括在不同的人身上找穴位，这并不是一件简单的事情，由此可知针灸课程具有挑战性。故选A项。
4．答案与解析：B　词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“I'd like to work with people who provide treatments such as rubbing(搓)and pressing people's feet in a special way to help them relax and feel well.”可推知，作者想跟那些提供治疗的人一起工作，比如用一种特殊的方式来搓按人的脚掌以帮助他们放松和感觉舒服。可推知other people指后文提到的那些提供诸如搓按脚掌治疗的人，即其他非传统的治疗师。故选B项。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一项研究，这项研究发现强烈的嗅觉与强烈的方向感有关。
5．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。由第二段中“Fifty－seven adults... around a virtual environment.”及第三段“The participants also smelled 40... from four words on a screen”和第四段中“An additional exercise used... over and over again.”可知，为了支持强烈的嗅觉与强烈的方向感有关的论点，作者通过举例说明的方式来验证观点。故选C项。
6．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。由第三段“The participants also smelled 40 scented pens one at a time. After a brief sniff, the participants chose one word that best identified the smell from four words on a screen”可知，参与者每闻到一支有香味的钢笔后就被要求选出一个最能辨别这种气味的单词，即为气味选择一个合适的词。故选C项。
7．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。由倒数第三段中的“What the researchers found was that those with the ability to correctly identify the smells of the pens also had the easiest time performing the way－finding task by way of landmarks.”可知，拥有强烈的嗅觉的人也最容易通过路标来完成寻路任务，说明使用路标的方式与强烈的方向感有关。故选A项。
C
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，当多叶植物受到攻击时，它们不会坐以待毙，会发出VOCs，以此来保护自己或者与周围的植物通过化学物质进行交流。
8．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据第一段中“reported that young maple trees getting bitten by insects send out a particular smell that neighboring plants can get. These chemicals come from the injured parts of the plant and seem to be an alarm.”可知，当植物受到伤害时，会分泌一种特殊的化学物质。故选D。
9．答案与解析：A　词义猜测题。根据第三段中“Once they arrive, the tables are turned. The attacker who was lunching now becomes lunch.”可知一旦它们到达这里，局面就扭转过来了。这些(之前的)攻击者现在就会成为(它们天敌的)午餐。故选A。
10．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。由文章的描述可知，当受到昆虫攻击时，有的植物会释放一种有难闻气味的化学物质来驱赶昆虫(Some plants pump out smelly chemicals to keep insects away.)，有的植物会释放香味引来袭击者的天敌(They pump out perfumes designed to attract different insects who are natural enemies to the attackers.)，无论哪种情况，这些植物都是为了保护自己，由此可知选B。
11．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“imagined a world far busier, noisier and more intimate than the world we can see and hear. Our senses are weak. There's a whole lot going on.”可知，这个世界远比我们看到和听到的更繁忙、更热闹和更亲密。我们认知能力有限，有很多事仍在继续发生。故选C。
课时作业(十)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了机器人Bina48成功地完成爱的哲学这门课程。Bina48在未来有望能够促进学习和教学。
1．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，Bina48在课堂上参与讨论，与伙伴一起做报告，参与辩论，被描绘成为“卓越的”。因此推断出它的表现是非凡的。故选D。
2．答案与解析：A　词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句“Before becoming a student, Bina48 appeared as a guest speaker in Barry's classes for several years.”可以推断出它经常进行演讲，故选A。
3．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。结合第四段内容可知，Bina48最终学习了31种不同版本的爱，强调了人类未来可能会面临人工智能的挑战。因此可以推断出，人工智能可能在某种程度上优于人类，故选D。
4．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知Barry认为未来Bina48可能会变得足够复杂，可以教授课程，他预计机器人将被用于改善教学和学习体验，而不是完全取代教师。因此推断出他认为Bina48在未来能够促进学习和教学，故选C。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇科普类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了一款新的应用程序帮助人们识别面孔，但也有可能泄露隐私。
5．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。根据文章第二段第一句可知，这款名为SocialRecall的应用软件可以通过智能手机摄像头和面部识别功能将名字和人脸联系起来，从而避免了正式介绍的必要，从而可以推断出，是用来识别人。故选B。
6．答案与解析：A　段落大意题。第三段主要介绍SocialRecall这款应用软件的工作原理。故选A。
7．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段内容可知，用户使用智能手机的摄像头或照片中获取某人的面部图像，然后给它加上一个名字。当摄像机在现实生活中发现相同的人脸时，就会显示之前输入的信息，从而帮助脸盲症患者识别此人的信息。故选D。
8．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据文章第四段内容可知，当人们选择将自己的个人信息分享绐应用程序时，他们应该知道，在未来可能会出现意想不到的后果，从而可以推断出SocialRecall这款应用程序可能会危及人们的隐私。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了Wang Renqiu和朋友前往欧洲旅行，由于突发的疫情被困在意大利。他在软件上发布视频，向大家表达新年祝福。
1．答案与解析：A　根据“...video on an app”可知，是在软件上发布视频。故选A项。
2．答案与解析：D　根据上文“a 2021 New Year's greeting video”，他在发布新年祝福视频，应该是很开心。故选D项。
3．答案与解析：C　根据下文“a sudden severe pandemic would disturb my travel plans”，可知他实际上并没有计划新年假期时在意大利的库内奥逗留。故选C项。
4．答案与解析：B　根据“a sudden severe pandemic”可知，疫情太突然，他没有预料到。故选B项。
5．答案与解析：D　他们的旅程从长沙开始，从长沙前往欧洲。故选D项。
6．答案与解析：C　上文提到“New Year's Day”，王发视频是元旦那天，离他们出发时间2019年10月22日相隔两、三个月。因此他们是计划5个月左右的时间旅行。故选C项。
7．答案与解析：C　根据上文“...driving across Eurasia”可知，他们是穿越巴基斯坦。故选C项。
8．答案与解析：D　根据时间“in January”可知，他们2019年10月22日出发，一月到达冰岛。在这之前去了欧洲其他的国家。故选D项。
9．答案与解析：A　根据“most of his friends who flew back home”，他们和大部分朋友不一样，没有回国。故选A项。
10．答案与解析：B　根据下文“Wang and Ye Zi are staying at Cuneo.”可知，在发布视频的时候，他们还在意大利的库内奥。由此可知他们继续在欧洲的行程。故选B项。
11．答案与解析：A　根据下文“Nino, a French man... sought them out and invited them to his house.”可知，他们在旅途中遇到了很多热心帮助他们的人。故选A项。
12．答案与解析：B　根据“from a local newspaper”可知，是从报纸上看到他们的故事。故选B项。
13．答案与解析：D　根据“mutual trust and friendship”可知，王觉得人与人之间需要更多的真诚的沟通。故选D项。
14．答案与解析：A　根据上文“a sudden severe pandemic... trap me and my friends in Europe.”，发视频时，王和朋友正待在意大利的库内奥。故选A项。
15．答案与解析：C　根据上文提到他们去时的旅行线路“They spent half a month __7__ Pakistan, entering Iran, Turkey, and other European countries __8__ finally reaching Iceland...”，可知现在他们计划沿原线路返回。故选C。
课时作业(十一)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了像Grammarly这样的人工智能系统在核查语法时会遇到的问题，解释了人工智能比人类更聪明的原因以及人工智能在语言方面比人类逊色的地方。
1．答案与解析：B　主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Grammarly claims that it has the ability... Maybe not.(Grammarly声称它不仅有能力修复错误，也有能力提升语言规范性和润色文字。它实现了它所宣称的了吗？或许没有。)”并结合下文内容可知文章主要阐述了像Grammarly这样的人工智能系统在核查语法时会遇到的问题，解释了人工智能比人类更聪明的原因以及人工智能在语言方面比人类逊色的地方。由此可知，文章的主要内容是人工智能系统在核查语法时会碰到的问题。故选B。
2．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Artificial intelligence systems like Grammarly are trained with data.(像Grammarly这样的人工智能系统是用数据进行训练的。)”以及第三段中“Computers outsmart humans at problems that can be solved with pure mathematical knowledge, such as chess.(在可以用纯粹的数学知识解决的问题上，比如国际象棋，计算机比人类更聪明。)”可知，计算机在国际象棋方面比人类更聪明是因为它们是用数据训练的。故选A。
3．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Computers can analyze grammatical sentences fairly well, labeling things like nouns and verb phrases.(计算机可以很好地分析符合语法规则的句子，标明名词和动词短语等东西。)”可知，C项“识别名词和动词短语”人工智能可以做得很好。故选C。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，它们很难处理那些很难分析的句子，正是因为它们不合语法。故A项说法不正确。根据最后一段第二、三句“But computers don't work with meaning or intention. They work with formulae.”可知，B项说法不正确。根据最后一段中的“Humans, by contrast, can usually understand even rather damaged syntax(相比之下，人类通常甚至可以理解相当不完整的句法)”可知，D项说法不正确。
4．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Does it achieve what it claims Maybe not.(它实现了它所宣称的了吗？或许没有。)”以及最后一段中“But computers don't work with meaning or intention... but just how good.(但是计算机并不是利用思想或意图工作，它们利用公式工作。相比之下，由于人类具有猜测他人思想内容的能力，人类通常甚至可以理解相当不完整的句法。语法检查计算机关注的不是人类在语言方面的弱点，而仅仅是强项。)”可推知，作者对语法检查计算机持怀疑的(doubtful)态度。故选A。B项“支持的”；C项“漠不关心的”；D项“担忧的”。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了云计算中的AI(人工智能)正在改变人们的求职方式。
5．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“It was once more common for people to find jobs advertised in the newspaper and then physically send applications to organizations.(人们找报纸招聘广告上的工作，然后亲自向组织机构递交申请，曾经这种情况更常见。)”可知，人们(以前)找工作通常是通过报纸上的招聘广告。故选D。此题要注意题干问的是how did people commonly find a job[人们(之前)通常是如何找工作的]，定位要准确。
6．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“AI recruitment technology, such as ENGAGE Talent, is making it easier for recruiters to find potential employees by analyzing networking sites，like LinkedIn，for appropriate candidates.(人工智能招聘技术，比如ENGAGE Talent，正使得招聘人员更容易通过分析社交网站，比如LinkedIn，找到合适的候选人，从而找到潜在雇员。)”可知，人工智能招聘技术的目的是帮助招聘人员找到合适的候选人。故选C。根据第四段第一句和第五段第一句可知，A项说法不正确。根据第四段Helen Poitevin所说的话“This method of finding a passive candidate is the subject of a lot of investment and innovation today.(这种寻找被动候选人的方法是很多当今投资和创新的主题。)”可知，B项说法不正确。根据第四段中的“Primarily... it can find candidates that haven't clearly expressed an interest in changing jobs.(主要根据关键词、环境变化或目前的公司表现，它可以找到还没有明确表达对换工作有兴趣的候选人。)”可知，它不会把对换工作十分感兴趣的人排除在外，D项说法不准确。
7．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容并结合第六段中“Companies such as HireVue... facial expressions and tones.(HireVue这样的公司已经开发出软件，可以向候选人播放预先录制好的问题，并针对不同的因素分析他们的回答，包括语法、面部表情和语气。)”可推知，某些公司已经研发出软件用于人工智能招聘。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要从生活中几个常见的方面介绍了移动技术对我们生活的改变，告诉我们尽管移动技术存在缺陷，但它已经成为生活中的一部分、并使我们的生活变得更好。
1．答案与解析：G　根据空格处上句“The invention of the mobile phone and mobile technology was incredible.(移动电话和移动技术的发明是不可思议的。)”和下句“Here we highlight the most common aspects that technology is changing our lives today.(在这里我们重点介绍技术正在改变我们今天生活的最常见的几个方面。)”可知，本段主要讲述了移动技术影响了我们的生活。G项“从那时起，移动技术的进步从各个方面影响了我们的生活。”符合段落主旨，能够引起下文，选项中的“shaped our lives”和下文的“changing our lives”相呼应。故选G。
2．答案与解析：E　根据主旨句“Mobile technology has changed how we communicate.(移动技术改变了我们的沟通方式。)”可知，本部分讲述的是移动技术对沟通方式的改变，空前句介绍的是过去的沟通方式。E项“如今，你手头有了更有效的选择。”选项中“Nowadays”和上文的“In the past”形成对照关系，能够引出下文对现在的沟通方式的举例。故选E。
3．答案与解析：D　根据空格处上句“Now just one device has replaced... and many more.(现在只用一种设备就取代了便携式音乐播放器、闹钟、GPS、计算器、照相机、手电筒、日历以及更多的东西。)”可知，由于移动技术的发展，现在的一种设备可以替代多种设备。D项“虽然这些东西确实仍然存在，但它们不再是绝对必要的了。”能够承接上文，选项中的“these things”指代上文提到的“the portable(便携式的)music player...”。故选D。
4．答案与解析：C　根据空格处下句“As mobile technology... the majority of which are related to mental health.(随着移动技术在当今社会变得越来越普遍，研究已经开始将日常大量使用移动技术与很多副作用联系起来，其中大部分副作用与心理健康有关。)”可知，本段讲述的是移动设备带来的副作用。C项“然而，立刻能够使用并不总是一件好事。”能够引出下文提到的副作用。选项中“not always a good thing”与下文“a number of side effects”相呼应。故选C。
5．答案与解析：B　根据空格处下句“We should accept that mobile technology is here to stay and improves our lives for the better in spite of its shortcomings.(我们应该接受尽管移动技术存在缺点，但它已经成为生活中的一部分，并使我们的生活变得更好。)”可知，移动技术虽然有缺点，但对我们的生活是有利的。B项“总之，移动设备极大地造福了我们的生活。”符合文章要表达的观点。故选B。
课时作业(十二)
阅读理解
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了无人驾驶汽车如何向他人传递自己的意图，最后研究团队决定使用光信号来传递。
1．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Finally，the researchers settled on light signals.(最后，研究人员选定了光信号)”可知，研究团队使用了光信号来传递汽车的意图。故选A项。
2．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The option of using symbols was also discarded”可知，使用符号的选择也被放弃了，可推知此处的“they”是指“symbols”。故选A项。
3．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“we need to make it look like a driverless car(我们得让它看起来像无人驾驶汽车)”以及第五段中的“The team designed a car seat costume that the driver would wear to cover his or her face and upper body.(团队设计了汽车座椅服装，驾驶员可以穿着该服装来遮盖他或她的脸和上身)”可知，汽车座椅服装是用于迷惑人的。故选D项。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了无人驾驶汽车可能存在的问题及不同的人对于无人驾驶汽车的态度。
4．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“They also could cut down on traffic，reduce pollution and limit accidents.[它们还可以减少交通(拥堵)，减少污染和限制事故。]”可知，无人驾驶汽车可以减少交通拥堵，故选C项。A项文中未提及。根据第二段第三句可知，B、D说法均不正确。
5．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。由文章第一段中“But how should driverless cars handle emergencies People disagree on the answer.”可知，人们对于无人驾驶汽车应对紧急情况持有不同意见；由第三段中“Survey participants mostly agreed that automated cars... even if the pedestrians would end up dying.”可知人们对于无人驾驶汽车在紧急情况下到底应该先保护乘客还是先保护行人的问题持有不同意见；由第四段中“Makers of computerized cars are in a tough spot”可知计算机化的汽车的制造商处境艰难。通过以上这些细节可以看出，人们在无人驾驶汽车的问题上处境艰难。故选A项。根据第四段中的“Makers of computerized cars are in a tough spot, Bonnefon's group warns... That would mean saving the most people. (Bonnefon的团队警告说，计算机化的汽车的制造商处境艰难。大多数买家会希望他们的汽车被设定为保护自己，而不是其他人。然而，法规可能有一天会命令汽车必须为更大的利益而行动。那将意味着救最多的人。)”可知，B项不正确。根据第四段第二句“Most buyers would want their cars to be programmed to protect them in preference to other people.(大多数买家会希望他们的汽车被设定为保护自己，而不是其他人。)”可知，C项不正确。根据第三段第二句“Survey participants mostly agreed that automated cars should be designed to protect the most people.(参与调查的人大多都认为设计自动化汽车的目的应该是保护大多数人。)”可知，D项不正确。
6．答案与解析：B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But they ‘won't speed, won't drive drunk and won't text while driving, which would be a win for society.’(但是它们‘不会超速、不会酒后驾车，也不会边开车边发短信，这将是社会的胜利。’)”中的they指代的就是driverless cars，可见Kurt Gray对于无人驾驶汽车是持支持的(favorable)态度的。故选B项。A项“怀疑的”；C项“有同情心的”；D项“不赞成的”。
7．答案与解析：D　推理判断题。文章主要介绍无人驾驶汽车可能存在的问题，不同的人群对无人驾驶汽车的看法以及计算机化的汽车的制造商所面临的困境，这些都属于科学技术方面，所以本文可能会出现在报纸的“技术”版面。故选D项。
C
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文，主要论述了正确认识并恰当利用人工智能以使其造福人类的问题。
8．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“many people regard this as science fiction”可以推知，很多人不相信AI研究者的预言，认为那更像是科幻小说。故选C。
9．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“we've only seen the tip of the iceberg”可知，作者认为，人类对智能的认识还只是冰山一角。故选A。
10．答案与解析：D　词义猜测题。第四段主要论述了恰当利用人工智能的好处，第一句是本段的主题句。upside意为“好的一面，优势”，相当于advantage。故选D。
11．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“...we can develop rapidly with advanced AI...giving up our outdated concept of learning from mistakes.”可知，作者认为，赢得这场比赛的关键在于抛弃“从错误中学习”的过时理念。故选C。
单元检测卷(一)
第一部分
答案：
1—5　CCABB　6—10　CBBCA
11—15　BCABA　16—20　CCAAB
听力材料：
Text 1
W：Excuse me, sir. Visiting hours is over now. You must leave, so your wife can get some rest.
M：Pardon me, nurse. I didn't hear the bell or I would have left earlier.
Text 2
M：My son graduated from college in 1981. How about your son
W：He finished school a year after your son did.
Text 3
W：I'll go and change my clothes as soon as I finish typing this letter.
M：OK, Jane. Then we'll take my car and go out for a meal.
Text 4
M：Could you please tell me the time
W：No, I'm sorry. I don't have a watch.
Text 5
W：Hurry up please, or I'll be late!
M：Sorry, madam, but the traffic is thick at this time of day.
Text 6
M：I want a watch. Have you any good ones
W：We have a lot of them.
M：How much does this watch cost
W：Seven hundred and fifty dollars.
M：The price is rather high.
W：A good watch is very expensive.
M：Well, if I buy it and find it is not a good watch or goes wrong, will you exchange it
W：Certainly, I will promise to do that.
M：All right then, let us say seven hundred; I can't afford more.
W：Sorry sir, we can't let you have it for that.
M：Then I'll have it.
Text 7
W：Good morning, sir.
M：Good morning. Is this the Friendship Hotel
W：Yes. What can I do for you
M：Good. I'm Mr.White. We booked our rooms yesterday.
W：Just a moment, please. Yes, three single rooms and one double, for five people for three weeks. Am I right
M：No. You are not right. We'd like two double rooms and one single room.
W：I'm sorry. Two double rooms, Numbers Six and Seven. One single room, Number Nine.
M：Where are the rooms
W：On the second floor.
Text 8
M：At the time the murder took place, I was travelling on the 8 o'clock train to London.
W：Do you always catch such an early train
M：Of course I do. I must be at work at 10.
W：At what time did you arrive at the station
M：At ten to eight, I bought a paper and waited for the train.
W：And you didn't notice anything unusual
M：No.
Text 9
W：Have you travelled very much
M：Well, yes.
W：What countries have you visited then
M：I've been to Fiji. I've been to France, Switzerland, Italy and Ireland.
W：Why did you visit them Was this just for holidays, or work, or what
M：In most cases it was for holidays.
W：Have you ever worked abroad
M：Yes, I have. I worked in France for five or six years.
W：When was that
M：That was before I got married in the early 1960s.
Text 10
And now our weather report. Nice sunshine all day long today, soon becoming very warm, but there will be some relief from the heat with something of a breeze developing. Even so, the temperature will get up to 25℃ later today; it's already up to 19℃ now, at nine in the morning, and it'll go on rising. Very little cloud at any stage during the day, just a few clouds drifting around early in the afternoon, so we should end up the day with a good fourteen hours of sunshine going into the record books. That breeze is an easterly one that's going to keep the coastal areas a little bit cooler during the day but still quite pleasant. Over the night, clear, dry weather, still a little bit of the breeze and the temperature down to sixteen in central London and twelve or thirteen out of town.
第二部分
第一节
A
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个对学生友好的搜索引擎，分别介绍了它们各自的特点。
21．答案与解析：D　写作意图题。根据第一段“While Google, Bing and Yahoo dominate...students can rely on.”可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍四个对学生友好的搜索引擎。故选D。
22．答案与解析：C　细节理解题。根据SortFix部分中“It does this by analyzing the keywords...results in your searches.”可知，如果你一直得到你不想要的结果，你可能会使用SortFix。故选C。
23．答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据Wolfram Alpha 部分中“It uses a set of ways to answer questions directly that you type into the search box, which is different from other websites，”可知，Wolfram Alpha特别之处是它直接给出问题的答案。故选A。
B
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了由于某些原因，作者暂时无法登录微信，远离了社交媒体，这反而让作者感到轻松快乐。作者告诉人们“暂时远离社交媒体是明智的选择”，并就其原因进行了分析。
24．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据下文内容，尤其是第二段中的“Some of these users may have deserted Twitter and Facebook for other social media platforms, while many others have quit because they felt that social media was having a negative effect on their happiness and overall quality of life.”和第三段内容“Stars such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeren have taken a break from social media because they were tired of many Internet trolls leaving negative comments. Ordinary people (like me) are turning away from it because of the feeling that they were spending more time online and enjoying it less.”以及第四段中的“It is not unusual for people to spend two or three hours a day posting or reading posts, to the point where it becomes an addiction.”可知，下文主要讲了社交媒体的缺点，由此推知，作者在开头提到了自己与微信的脱节，是为了介绍社交媒体的缺点。故选A。
25．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据第二段内容“In the United States, Twitter is losing millions of users each month and Facebook has seen a 44 percent decline among its younger users. Some of these users may have deserted Twitter and Facebook for other social media platforms, while many others have quit because they felt that social media was having a negative effect on their happiness and overall quality of life.”可知，美国社交媒体的现状是越来越多的人对社交媒体平台失去兴趣。故选C。
26．答案与解析：B　段落大意题。根据第四段内容“It is not unusual for people to spend two or three hours a day posting or reading posts, to the point where it becomes an addiction. And it is an addiction. There is a chemical in your brain known as dopamine which is sometimes callcd the ‘reward molecule' and its release gives you a feeling of pleasure. For instance, when you post a photo on WeChat and get a hundred likes, you feel happy. That's dopamine at work.”可知，本段对人们沉迷于社交媒体背后的原因进行了分析。故选B。
27．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I'm not advocating that all of you quit social media, but spending less time on these platforms does bring you advantages.”和最后一段内容“Someday I may reconnect with my WeChat account, but I'm not in a hurry. Life can be more relaxing and just as interesting without it.”可推知，作者对社交媒体的态度是“暂时远离它们是明智的选择”。故选C。
C
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“不插电”的全球实验。这项研究的目的是观察年轻人对在24小时内拔掉所有形式的媒体设备的反应。这次实验表明了人们对媒体的依赖。
28．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.”可知，这项研究的目的是观察年轻人对在24小时内拔掉所有形式的媒体设备的反应。故选B。
29．答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“So，with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future？(那么，随着科技以惊人的速度发展，你将来会留出多少时间睡觉呢？)”可知，作者担心的是随着科技的快速发展，人们的睡眠时间会越来越少。故选B。
30．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。根据第二段的实验结果“He said，‘They're reporting withdrawal symptoms, overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.’”可知，参与者们在没有了媒体后暴饮暴食、感到紧张、孤立，再由下文中参与者们对没有媒体的24小时所写下的话可判断出，人们的日常生活和工作在很大程度上依赖于媒体。故选C。
31．答案与解析：C　推理判断题。文章开头介绍了“不插电”的全球实验，指出了该实验的目的，接着讲述了参与者写下的实验感受，这次实验表明了人们对媒体的依赖。由此可推断出，本文应是对该实验的一篇新闻报道。故选C。
D
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍当今社交媒体平台已经从一种保持联系的方式转变为一种连孩子都可以通过发帖赚钱的行业，然而过早接触可能会在以后的生活中产生问题。
32．答案与解析：B　词义猜测题。根据文章第一段画线词前句“Social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts.”可猜测，this指代的是在社交媒体上赚钱。故选B。
33．答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They can put a false sense of self value...conventionally attractive.”可知，TikTok可能让孩子们形成错误的价值观。故选D。
34．答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“TikTok can be great if used properly.”可知，Richard Colyer认为如果青少年明智地使用TikTok，它可以产生积极的影响。故选A。
35．答案与解析：D　标题归纳题。根据文章最后一段“I'm not against someone making a living...teach young people？”以及第四段“What about the people...these TikTokers？”及全文内容可知，本文主要是工作与娱乐的抉择问题。故选D。
第二节
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。主要讲的是标志对公司的影响与重要性。
36．答案与解析：D　前一句话讲到了市场上有很多产品与服务项目，后文提到需要用可识别的一个东西来区分自己和别的竞争者，也就是说在产品与服务项目也就是内容方面，各种公司都比较类似。所以D项“它们中很多尽管由不同的公司生产，但在内容方面是类似的”符合语境。故选D。
37．答案与解析：E　前一句话提到标志是形象的一部分，后一句话提到标志可以为公司建立视觉识别(visual identity)，所以标志可以帮助识别一个公司，E项“这些标志包含能够辨别一家公司的名字或者首字母”符合语境，E项中的“They”指代空前的“Logos”，故选E。
38．答案与解析：B　根据空后一句“一些颜色在一种文化中可能和冷漠相关联，在另一种文化中和温暖相关联”可知，此处是举例说明颜色在不同的文化中有不同的含义，所以B项“在不同的文化中，不同的颜色带有不同的含义”符合语境。故选B。
39．答案与解析：F　结合空前一句课时作业(五)　Unit 2　Section Ⅱ　Grammar and usage & Integrated skills
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
World's loneliest marathon
Many of us know about Russia's Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jian's hit song, Lake Baikal. But over the past decade, the world's deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.
Each March since 2005, about 150 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon. They come to explore the lake's breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.
The 26－mile(41.84－kilometer) journey starts on the lake's eastern shore. In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron－hard. Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.
Known as the “blue eye of Siberia”， Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters. This means its ice is almost perfectly transparent. “Seen from above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she were jogging through space，” The New York Times noted.
The landscape might be beautiful, but it's also harsh. Strong winds blast across the lake and frostbite (冻伤) can occur within half an hour. Runners say the cold climate is what draws them. They want to test their limits.
“When you are in such an environment, you don't have cars around you, and you don't have the noise around. I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature，” Alicja Barahona, a 64－year－old runner from the US, told ABC News.
The location offers some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finish line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers. The race also ends with little fanfare(喧闹). Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping themselves and just ignore the runners.
For some runners, the absence of spectators(观众) makes the race more challenging, because it's lonely. They must fight with themselves. “You are alone on Baikal. It is your race. You are alone with yourself. All you need to do is defeat yourself，”Veronique Messina, a French runner, told The Telegraph.
1．What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the text
A．It takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake.
B．It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery.
C．It attracts more and more participants each year.
D．It is about 26 kilometers in length.
2．In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “harsh” probably means __________．
A．interesting B．mysterious
C．severe D．safe
3．How does the Baikal Ice Marathon differ from other marathons
A．Only men are allowed to run in this race.
B．The runners can see the finish line from the start.
C．The runners are often distracted by tourists.
D．There are many progress markers on the ice.
4．What is the most challenging part of the race for some runners
A．Loneliness.
B．The long distance.
C．The cold climate.
D．Noisy surroundings.
B
Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA team received its famous name All NBA teams have an interesting story or a history behind their names. Some of the names reflect the city's culture or history, others came from previous owners and many were selected through “Name the Team” contests.
For teams like Los Angeles and Utah, the names were not always a reflection of the city. Even though Los Angeles has no lakes, the Lakers name has been a city treasure for almost 40 years. Before going to Los Angeles, the team originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1948, team officials chose the name for its direct relationship to the state's motto, “The Land of 10，000 Lakes.” The team name went unchanged after moving to Los Angeles in 1960.
Because Utah's team originated in New Orleans, Louisiana，it was called the Jazz. In 1974, New Orleans club officials chose the name to represent the city for its reputation as the “jazz capital of the world.” The name stayed with the team even after finding a new home in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979.
The Chicago Bull's original owner, Richard Klein, named the team the Bulls. He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless(不屈不挠的), and never quits. Klein, who founded the club in 1966, believed these qualities were necessary for a championship team and hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name.
Miami chose the Heat from names such as the Sharks, Beaches, and Barracudas. The name Magic was the winner for the Orlando team because the city's tourism slogan is “Come to the Magic.”
Tradition played a big part in naming the New York Knicks. Chosen by the club's founder Ned Irish, the Knicks' name was already important in New York's history. The first organized team in baseball history was named the New York Knickerbockers or the Knickerbockers Nine.
In 1967, the Indiana Pacers selected their team name in a different way from most other teams. Their decision was based on what they wanted to accomplish in the NBA. Team officials chose the Pacers name because the organization wanted to set the “pace” in professional basketball.
5．Which of the names reflects the culture of the city New Orleans
A．The Heat. B．The Indian Pacers.
C．The Jazz. D．The Sharks.
6．According to Paragraph 2, we know ________．
A．the Lakers team was first set up in Los Angeles
B．Minnesota is a state with a lot of lakes
C．Los Angeles is famous for its lakes
D．the Lakers team has been in Los Angeles for less than 40 years
7．Richard Klein named the team the Bulls because he hoped his team would ________．
A．be as strong as bulls
B．set the “pace” in professional basketball
C．be Number 1 forever
D．keep fighting and never give up
8．How did the Heat get the name
A．It came from the names of other teams.
B．It was named after Miami's motto.
C．It was named by its original owner.
D．Its owner came up with the name by accident.
Ⅱ.七选五
How to Show Good Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is behaviour and attitudes that show respect for the rules of a game and for the other players. But how to show good sportsmanship in detail
Method 1: Interacting with opponents
Don't trash talk. When your competitive juices start flowing, it may be tempting you to call members of the other team names or make fun of them. But you can't win a game by running your mouth, and it only makes you look desperate.
__1__. In the heat of a game, it can be easy to lose your temper, particularly if you've just got elbowed or the other team keeps scoring. Don't let your anger affect your behavior.
Respect the other team's effort. __2__， it's important to recognize that they've put in plenty of hard work to prepare for the game, just like your team has. Having respect for the other team is crucial to good sportsmanship.
Method 2: __3__
Be a team player. Even if you're the best athlete on the field, you can't win a game without your teammates. Everyone should share in team responsibilities, and do their part to ensure that the team is successful. __4__.
Support your teammates. Being a good sportsman means that you're just as happy with their success as your own.
Listen to your coach. He or she is looking out for the good of the team, and sometimes, that means your role may be changed. Showing good sportsmanship means placing the team's needs above your own, so you should trust the coach's judgement.
__5__， but if you just remember to put your team first and respect the rules and opponents, you'll be on the right track．
A．Respect the opponents
B．Control your temper
C．Relating to teammates
D．Showing good sportsmanship may seem difficult at times
E．You shouldn't care about your own performance more than the team
F．Whether they're outplaying you or unable to keep up with your team
G．You may actually be able to learn something from your opponents课时作业(四)　Unit 2　Section Ⅰ　Welcome to the unit & Reading
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Shelly－Ann Fraser－Pryce, born on December 27, 1986, is a Jamaican track and field sprinter who competes in the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres.
Not so long ago, most people didn't know who Shelly－Ann was going to become. She was just an average high school athlete. There was every indication that she was just another teenager without much of a future. However, one person wanted to change this. Stephen Francis observed then eighteen－year－old Shelly－Ann at a track meet and was convinced that he had seen the beginning of greatness. He decided to train Shelly－Ann strictly. Their cooperation quickly produced results. At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Shelly－Ann beat Jamaica's unchallenged queen of the sprint. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, her achievements on the track since 2008 helped to elevate Jamaican athletics on the international scene.
Shelly－Ann is a little woman with a big smile. She has the mental toughness that did not come about by chance. Her journey to becoming the fastest woman on earth has been anything but smooth and effortless. She grew up in one of Jamaica's toughest communities known as Waterhouse, where she lived in a one－room apartment, sleeping four in a bed with her mother and two brothers. Waterhouse, one of the poorest communities in Jamaica, is a really violent and overpopulated place. Sometimes her family didn't have enough to eat. Her mother Maxime, one of a family of fourteen, had been an athlete herself as a young girl but had to stop after she had her first baby. Maxime's early entry into the adult world gave her the determination to ensure that her kids would get rid of poverty. Therefore, one of the first things Maxime used to do with Shelly Ann was taking her to the track and she was ready to sacrifice everything.
When talking about her achievements and legacy, this incredible woman responded that her secret is just staying humble, just knowing who you are as a person and as an athlete and just continuing to work hard. “I don't pay much attention to where I fall in history. When I decide to leave the sport, I want to leave it better than I saw it. I want to make sure that other young athletes can see that you need to work hard, you need to stay humble, you need to stay focused, and the sky is the limit，” Shelly－Ann said.
1．When Stephen Francis first met Shelly－Ann at the track meet, ____________．
A．he had already heard of her
B．he saw great potential in her
C．she had beaten the famous sprinter
D．she was admired by her schoolmates
2．Why did Maxime decide to take Shelly－Ann to the track
A．Because she was interested in sprinting herself.
B．Because she was a successful athlete previously.
C．Because she wanted her children out of poverty.
D．Because she wanted her daughter to be a world champion.
3．What can we learn about Shelly－Ann from the last paragraph
A．She is satisfied with her achievements in sprinting.
B．She hopes to set a good example to younger athletes.
C．She decides to retire after she reaches her full potential.
D．She determines to make sprinting the most popular sport in Jamaica.
4．Which of the following words can best describe Shelly－Ann
A．Warm－hearted and generous.
B．Sympathetic and patient.
C．Creative and friendly.
D．Ambitious and determined.
B
The Legend (传说) of Kung Fu
According to a legend, in the fifth century, an Indian master taught some monks at the Shaolin Temple a series of exercises, or forms, inspired by the movement of animals. These forms became the basis of the style of fighting known as Kung Fu. Over 16 centuries, the monks have used Kung Fu for self－defense and in war. With it, they have won many battles against their enemies.
In Dengfeng today, ten kilometers from the Shaolin Temple, there are over 60 martial arts(武术) schools with more than 50，000 students. Students come to the schools for a variety of reasons. Some hope to become movie stars. Others come to learn skills that will ensure good jobs in the military or police force. A few are sent by their parents to learn self－control and hard work.
Master Hu Zhengsheng teaches at a small school in Dengfeng. Recently, he was offered an important role in a Kung Fu movie. It could have been good publicity for his school. However, he did not accept. He doesn't agree with how Kung Fu is often shown in movies. He feels they show too much violence.
Unlike many large schools, which teach acrobatics(特技) and kickboxing, Hu teaches his students traditional Kung Fu forms. He teaches them the way his master—a Shaolin legend taught him. But attracting new students to this style of Kung Fu has become a problem. Hu is afraid his art will soon die out. He has to remind his students that Kung Fu was designed for fighting, not to entertain.
Hu's students have little. They sleep in unheated rooms and train outside no matter what the temperature. They hit trees with their bare hands and take turns sitting on each other's shoulders to build leg strength. Why such hardship To master Kung Fu, they must learn respect, and how to “eat bitterness”， a Mandarin(普通话) expression meaning “to endure__suffering”. The life of a Shaolin master, Hu teaches, is not easy or attractive.
Master Hu is in a difficult position. For old traditions to survive, the young must learn. Gradually, he had begun offering a few courses in kickboxing and the acrobatic Kung Fu forms, hoping to attract new students. Then, maybe, he'll be able to convince them to learn Shaolin Kung Fu the traditional way.
5．What is true about Kung Fu
A．It's over 17 centuries old.
B．It was traditionally used for fighting.
C．It was introduced to China from Thailand.
D．It was originally designed to entertain people.
6．What is the purpose of the third paragraph
A．To show why Hu teaches acrobatics and kickboxing.
B．To convince people that they can be rich and famous.
C．To explain the challenges traditional Kung Fu schools face.
D．To show how Hu's ideas about Kung Fu are different from other teachers.
7．In the fifth paragraph, the underlined words “endure suffering” mean ____________．
A．stop the suffering
B．make someone suffer
C．survive the suffering
D．make the suffering worse
8．Why does the passage mention Hu Zhengsheng
A．He is a Kung Fu student learning kickboxing.
B．He is a Kung Fu master preserving old traditions.
C．He is the man who introduced Kung Fu to China.
D．He is a famous actor in an exciting Kung Fu movie.Ⅱ.完形填空
Recently, I have begun to ride with a group of guys who ride professionally. The first day, I finished the ride with great __1__， though I tried hard to keep up with one guy for most of the way. To my __2__， I did a little better the second time.
I decided to work harder to improve. Yesterday, I focused so much on my ride that I __3__ the short route I usually take; __4__， I stayed on the long route. I had never used this route, so I wasn't really sure about which __5__ I should take. Thankfully, a group of four riders __6__， and I just followed them.
A few minutes later, one of the guys got a flat __7__， and, with the help of the others, he had it changed in about a minute. After we started riding again, I noticed something __8__. The guy at the front would ride __9__ for a couple of minutes, then he would move over to the side, __10__ his way to the end of the line, and the guy behind him would move into the lead position. The process would __11__ every few minutes. It was a lot easier than riding alone to catch up with the first rider. This time I had a great time and I think it is the fastest I've ever __12__.
This made me realize how important teamwork was, and the __13__ of having a great team. There's no need to worry about your falling behind others. The entire team __14__， and so do you. You get your time to shine, and so does everyone else. You cannot get anywhere—or even make any worthwhile improvement—without a __15__. Who else will stop and help you to change your flat tire？
1．A.ambition B．envy
C．ease D．difficulty
2．A.annoyance B．delight
C．admiration D．surprise
3．A.adjusted B．found
C．missed D．measured
4．A.instead B．therefore
C．otherwise D．still
5．A.route B．direction
C．side D．queue
6．A.cut in B．got through
C．turned up D．ran out
7．A.battery B．stomach
C．shoe D．tire
8．A.illegal B．reliable
C．unusual D．absurd
9．A.quickly B．slowly
C．immediately D．gradually
10．A.giving B．making
C．losing D．keeping
11．A.change B．respond
C．repeat D．adapt
12．A.gone B．walked
C．conducted D．flown
13．A.pleasure B．profit
C．intention D．value
14．A.conflicts B．improves
C．approves D．increases
15．A.leader B．practice
C．team D．ride

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