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Section Ⅰ　Vocabulary
Ⅰ.写重点词汇
1．phrase n．短语；词组
2．switch vt.转换；交换vi.&vt.(使)改变；转变n.开关；转换器；改变
3．remote adj.远程的；偏远的
4．mode n．模式；方式；风格
5．routine n．常规；正常顺序adj.常规的；日常的
6．command n．指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制
7．cancer n．癌；癌症；毒瘤
8．leak vi.&vt.漏；渗漏；透露n.漏洞；裂缝；透露
9．detect vt.发现；查明
10．available adj.可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的
11．nevertheless adv.尽管如此；不过；然而
12．structure n．结构；体系vt.系统安排；精心组织
13．artificial adj.人工的；人造的；假的
14．clone vt.克隆；以无性繁殖技术复制n.克隆动物(或植物)
15．forecast vt.&n.预测；预报
16．hence adv.因此；由此
17．cease vi.& vt.(使)停止；终止
18．rural adj.乡村的；农村的
19．advocate vt.提倡；支持；拥护n.提倡者；支持者；拥护者
20．career n．职业；事业
21．prospect n．可能性；前景
22．paragraph n．段；段落
23．essay n．文章
24．switch off/on 关/开(电灯、机器等)
25．remote control 遥控器；遥控
26．air conditioner 空调机；空调设备
27．daily routine 日常生活
28．early on 在初期；早先
29．catch fire 着火
30．in this sense (in...sense) 从这种(某种)意义上来讲
31．artificial intelligence [AI] 人工智能
32．keep in touch (with...)(与……)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况)
Ⅱ.悟拓展词汇
1．persuade vt.劝说；说服→persuasive adj.有说服力的→persuasion n．说服
2．distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的→distance n．距离；远处
3．secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的vt.获得；拴牢；保护→security n．保护措施；安全工作→securely adv.安全地；牢固地
4．automatic adj.自动的→automatically adv.自动地
5．integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的→integrate vi.&vt.(使)合并；成为一体→integration n．整合；一体化
6．efficient adj.效率高的；有功效的→efficiently adv.有效地→efficiency n．效率；效能
7．preference n．爱好；偏爱→prefer vt.更喜欢；偏好
8．instant n．瞬间；片刻adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的→instantly adv.立即；马上
9．obey vi.&vt.服从；遵守→disobey vt.不服从
10．warning n．警告；警示；先兆→warn vt.警告
11．constant adj.不断的；重复的；不变的n.常数；常量→constantly adv.经常地；不断地
12．abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的→normal adj.正常的→normally adv.通常；正常地
13．critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的→critically adv.批判性地→critic n．评论家→criticize/se vt.批评；评论
14．potentially adv.可能地；潜在地→potential adj.可能的；潜在的n.潜力；可能性
15．electrical adj.电的；用电的→electric adj.电的；电动的；用电的→electricity n．电；电能
16．relevant adj.有关的；有意义的→irrelevant adj.不相关的→relevantly adv.相关地→relevance n．关联；切题
17．fantasy n．幻想；想象→fantastic adj.极好的
18．innovation n．创新；创造→innovate vt.& vi.创新；革新→innovative adj.革新的；创新的
19．crime n．犯罪活动；不法行为→criminal n．罪犯；犯人adj.刑事的；犯罪的
20．combine vt.&vi.(使)结合；混合→combination n．结合；联合
21．predict vt.预测；预言；预料→prediction n．预测；预言
22．occupation n．职业；占领 →occupy vt.占据；占用；使忙碌→occupied adj.被占领的；被占用的；忙于……的
23．oppose vt.反对；抵制；阻挠 →opposed adj.反对的→opposite adj.相反的；相对的 prep.在……对面→opposition n．反对
24．absence n．不存在；缺乏；缺席→absent adj.缺席的；不在的；缺乏的
25．emphasis n．强调；重视；重要性→emphasize/se vt.强调；重视
26．luxury n．奢华→luxurious adj.奢侈的
27．resist vi.&vt.抵制；反抗；抵挡→resistant adj.反抗的；抵制的→resistance n．抵制；反对；抗拒
28．accurate adj.精确的；准确的→accurately adv.精确地；准确地→accuracy n．精确性
29．librarian n．图书管理员；图书馆馆长→library n．图书馆
Ⅲ.认阅读词汇
1．He turned the knob and pushed against the door.n.球形把手
2．Before you buy a new appliance，talk to someone who owns one.n.电器；器具
3．The electronic sensor has been adapted to fit on a newborn baby.n.传感器；敏感元件
4．There is something wrong with the wiring.You must cease touching that wire；otherwise you would get a shock.n.电线线路；线路系统 n．电线；金属丝(或线)
5．Follow these signposts and you can easily find the Institution of Electrical Engineers.n.路标
persuade vt.说服；劝说；使相信 (persuasive adj.有说服力的persuasion n．说服，说服力)
persuade
注意：persuade表示“说服”，强调说服的结果；advise表示“劝说，建议”，对方不一定接受，强调动作。“劝说但不一定有效果”应表述为：advise sb to do sth或try to persuade sb to do sth。
(1)Using persuasive(persuade) facts，I have persuaded all the students of my potential to organize the English speech activity well.
(2)I persuaded him out of wasting(waste) his precious time playing computer games.
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(3)(2020·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)约翰说服伯纳德(Bernard)卖爆米花赚钱养家。
John persuaded Bernard to sell popcorn/persuaded Bernard into selling popcorn/persuaded Bernard that he could sell popcorn to earn some money to support his family.
(4)我试图说服学生会主席创建一个英语俱乐部以提高学生对英语的兴趣，但是白费力气。
I advised/tried to persuade the chairman of the Student Association to found an English club to strengthen students’ interest in English，but in vain.
preference n．偏爱；爱好 (prefer vt.更喜欢)
have a preference for更喜欢……
give (a) preference to给……以优惠；优待
in preference to优先于；而不是
prefer (doing) A to (doing) B　与(做)B相比更喜欢(做)A
prefer to do A rather than do B　宁愿做A也不愿做B
(1)To keep physically healthy，I prefer opening(open) the windows to switching on the air conditioner.
＝To keep physically healthy，I prefer to open(open) the windows rather than switch on the air conditioner.
(2)To live a low-carbon life，many people choose buses in preference(prefer) to private cars to work.
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(3)(应用文写作之推荐信)得知你对英国文学情有独钟，我写信向你推荐一些经典作品。
Learning that you have a preference for English literature/prefer English literature，I am writing to recommend some classics to you.
command n．命令；指令；掌握；控制 vt.命令；控制
have a good command of精通(语言等)；掌握
be in command of控制……
under the command of sb＝under one’s command由……指挥；由……控制
command sb to do sth 命令某人做某事
注意：command后跟同位语从句、表语从句或宾语从句时，从句中的谓语动词用“(should) do”。
(1)It is said that this army is under the command of the extraordinary general.
(2)With her husband accompanying her，she gradually felt happy and in command of her emotions.
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(3)(读后续写之情感描写)令我们怒火中烧的是，我们的班长总是命令我们做我们不喜欢的事情。
What makes us boil with anger is that our monitor always commands us to do what we dislike/our monitor always commands that we (should) do what we dislike.
(4)(应用文写作之申请信)由于我的英语很好，我深信我能担任贵公司的秘书。
Having a good command of English，I am greatly convinced that I can take up a position as the secretary of your company.(用分词短语作状语)
in this sense 从这种意义上说
make sense讲得通；有意义
make sense of懂得；了解……的意义
make no sense讲不通；没有意义
in a sense在某种意义上；在某种程度上
in no sense决不(置于句首时，句子用部分倒装)
There’s no/little sense in doing sth.做某事没有意义。
(1)As far as I am concerned，what he said just now doesn’t make sense.
＝As far as I am concerned，what he said just now makes no sense.
(2)There is no sense in founding(found) the organisation before we get public support.
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(3)(应用文写作之建议信)听说你很难理解你的物理老师在课堂上所说的话，我感到非常遗憾。我强调的是抱怨是没有意义的。同时，你决不应该放弃。你现在必须做的是向你的同学和老师寻求帮助。从某种意义上说，只有坚持学习物理，你才能在不久的将来取得显著的进步。
I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty making sense of what your physics teacher says in class.What I put emphasis on is that there is no sense in complaining.Meanwhile，in no sense should you give up.What you must do now is turn to your classmates and teachers for assistance.In a sense，only if you insist on studying physics can you make remarkable progress in the not-too- distant future.
occupation n．职业；占领(occupy vt.占用；占领；占据occupied adj.忙于……的)
occupy oneself with sth/(in) doing sth 忙于(做)某事；专心于(做)某事
be occupied with sth/(in) doing sth 忙于某事/做某事
(1)When you sign up，please state relevant information，such as your name，address and occupation(occupy)．
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(2)(应用文写作之道歉信)由于我忙于准备高考，我很抱歉没有及时回复你的上一封信。
①As I occupy myself (in)/ am occupied (in) preparing the College Entrance Examination，I am terribly sorry not to reply to your last letter in an instant.
②Occupied (in) preparing the College Entrance Examination/Occupying myself (in) preparing the College Entrance Examination，I am terribly sorry not to reply to your last letter in an instant.(用分词短语作状语改写)
oppose vt.反对；抵制；阻挠；反抗；与(某人)较量(opposed adj.反对的；相反的，对立的opposite adj.相反的；相对的 prep.在……对面opposition n．反对)
oppose (doing) sth 反对(做)某事
oppose sb/sb’s doing sth 反对某人做某事
be opposed to反对……
(1)After quarreling with her husband fiercely，Jane walked off in the opposite(oppose) direction in anger.
(2)Unexpectedly，the professor’s proposals met with strong opposition(oppose) at yesterday’s meeting.
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(3)(应用文写作之求助信)我父母反对我选文科，这使我情绪低落，因此，你可以给我一些建议吗？
My parents oppose me/my choosing arts/are opposed to me/my choosing arts，which puts me in low spirits and hence，could you be kind enough to offer me some tips
absence n．不存在；缺乏；缺席(absent adj.缺席，不在)
in one’s absence某人不在的时候
in the absence of在……不在场的情况下；缺乏
be absent from缺席，不在
(1)He gave us a warning that we would be punished if we were absent from the meeting.
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(2)(读后续写之情绪描写)她的丈夫不在，简是如此害怕以至于她跪在了地上，泪水模糊了双眼。
In her husband’s absence/In the absence of her husband，so frightened was Jane that she sank to her knees，with tears clouding her eyes.
advocate vt.提倡；支持；拥护 n．提倡者；支持者；拥护者
advocate (doing) sth 提倡/主张(做)某事
advocate that...(should) do...主张/提倡……
an advocate for/of...……的支持者/拥护者
(1)There is no denying that the remarkable professor is an advocate for/of the rewarding activity.
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(2)(话题写作之环境保护)随着世界环境日的临近，我倡议做好分内事来保护环境。
With World Environment Day approaching，I advocate doing our part/advocate that we (should) do our part to protect the environment.
keep in touch (with...)(与……)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况)
be in touch with与……有联系(状态)
be out of touch with与……失去联系(状态)
get in touch with与……取得联系(动作)
lose touch with与……失去联系(动作)
(1)We lost (lose) touch with each other ten years ago.Hence，we have been(be) out of touch for ten years.
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(2)我会不遗余力地与所有相关人士保持联系，这样我就能掌握整个事件的进展。
I will spare no effort to keep in touch with all the relevant people so that I can have a good command of how the whole event will develop.
(3)(读后续写之情绪描写)和他的发小杰克联系上之后，汤姆是如此激动，泪水顺着脸颊流淌。
After getting in touch with his childhood friend，Jack，Tom was so excited that tears streamed down his cheeks.
resist vt.& vi.抵制；反抗；抵挡(resistance n．抵制；抗拒；反对resistant adj.抵制的，阻止的；有抵抗力的)
resist doing sth 抵制做某事
can’t/couldn’t resist doing sth 忍不住做某事
be resistant to对……有抵抗力；抵制……
(1)With the temperature rising to 37℃，all the students strongly resist switching(switch) off the air conditioner.
＝With the temperature rising to 37℃，all the students are strongly resistant(resist) to switching off the air conditioner.
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(2)(2023·浙江1月，读后续写) 窗户上的声音引起了我的注意，我忍不住踮起脚尖走上前看看发生了什么事。
A noise at the window caught my attention and I couldn’t resist tiptoeing forward to see what was happening.
Ⅰ.一词多义
distant A.遥远的　B.冷淡的　C.远亲的
1．He is my distant relative and you don’t know him. C
2．He wanted to get away from everything so he moved to a distant land. A
3．He was mute, distant, and indifferent. B
Ⅱ.熟词生义
1．Can you buy some instant coffee for me 速溶的
2．Tom and his father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner.获得
课时精练(一)
A卷(47.5分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．Unfortunately，some students do not think obeying the traffic rules is quite crucial.
2．The instant the young man switched on the light，shouts of “Happy Birthday” came.
3．I gave him a warning that he mustn’t quit such a secure job.
4．Our memories and habits are really relevant to the structure(构造) of the brain.
5．Could you please give the accurate translation of the long sentence in this paragraph？
6．I can’t lay emphasis(强调) on the importance of artificial intelligence too much.
7．I advocate combining(结合) a balanced diet with exercise to keep physically healthy.
8．It’s vital to memorize as many English words and phrases(短语) as possible.
9．I was told that the new sensor was available(可购得的) in that small shop.
10．They predicted(预测) the bad environmental consequences ten years ago.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．The old professor shows preference(prefer) for those old devices.
2．I persuaded him to take(take up a position in that small company.
3．In this sense，it is safe to stay in that remote village for a short time.
4．The boss commanded me to work(work) hard with the objective of achieving my initial goal.
5．I couldn’t resist having(have) a look at the new signpost there.
6.Apparently the mother took advantage of the children’s absence(absent) to tidy their rooms.
7．He gradually forgot the incident and began to talk about his occupation(occupy)．
8．It is easy to keep in touch with the friends in the academy due to the Internet.
9．Opposed(oppose) to my buying the new device，my father didn’t give me any money.
10．It is acknowledged that innovation(innovate) plays an important part in social progress.
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分)
You are just waking up in the spring of 2030.Your Internet of Things bedroom opens solar powered e-windows and plays gentle music while your smart lighting displays a montage(剪辑) of beachfront sunrises from your recent vacation.
Your shower uses very little water or soap.It recycles your grey water and puts the extra heat back into your home’s operating system.While you dress，your artificial intelligence(AI) assistant shares your schedule for the day and plays your favorite tunes.
You still start your day with a coffee but it comes from your refrigerator which is capable of providing a coffeehouse experience in your home.A hot breakfast tailored to your specific nutritional needs based on chemical analysis from your trips to the “smart toilet” is waiting for you in the kitchen.
When it’s time to leave，an on-demand transport system has three cars waiting for you，your wife(or husband) and your kids.On the road，driverless cars and trucks move with mathematical accuracy，without traffic jams，routine maintenance or road rage(路怒症)．Accident rates are near zero.
On the way，you call your R&D team，who are enveloping a day’s work in Shanghai.Your life-sized image is projected(投射) into the China Innovation Centre and your colleagues see you as if you were sitting in the room.It’s a bit surreal for them to see you in the morning light given that it’s dark on the Bund，Shanghai’s waterfront，though the novelty disappears after a few uses.
You review the day’s cloud-based data from your Shenzhen manufacturing centre，your pilot project in San Diego and your QA team in Melbourne.The large amounts of data sets were collected in real-time from every piece of equipment and have been beautifully summarised by your company’s AI.All these facilities are closely maintained and operated through an advanced predictive analytics(分析学) platform.
Pleased with the team’s progress，you end the call and ease into a good book.
This is the future and it will be here sooner than you think.
1．How can we describe the life in the future
A．Artificial. B．Accurate.
C．Intelligent. D．Individual.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段的“Your Internet of Things bedroom opens solar powered e-windows and plays gentle music”，第二段的“While you dress，your artificial intelligence(AI) assistant shares your schedule for the day and plays your favorite tunes.”和第三段的“A hot breakfast tailored to your specific nutritional needs based on chemical analysis from your trips to the ‘smart toilet’ is waiting for you in the kitchen.”以及四、五、六段的描述可推知，未来的生活很智能。故选C。
2．What can we do in the year 2030 according to the passage
A．Listen to music played by windows.
B．Have a bath without using water.
C．Deal with all our work without others’ help.
D．Enjoy the coffeehouse experience without going there.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段首句“You still start your day with a coffee but it comes from your refrigerator which is capable of providing a coffeehouse experience in your home.”可知，在2030年，我们不用去咖啡馆就可以享受咖啡馆的体验。故选D。
3．How does the author develop the passage
A．In logical order. B．In time order.
C．By comparing. D．By offering examples.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段的“You are just waking up”，第二段的“Your shower...While you dress...”，第三段的“You still start your day with a coffee”，第四段的“When it’s time to leave”和第五段的“On the way，you call your R&D team”可知，作者是按时间顺序来组织行文的。故选B。
4．Why does the writer write the passage
A．To introduce the life in the future.
B．To attract us to use the AI system.
C．To teach us how to use the AI system.
D．To encourage us to study hard for the future.
答案　A
解析　写作意图题。通读全文，再结合第一段的“You are just waking up in the spring of 2030.”和最后一段“This is the future and it will be here sooner than you think.”可知，作者写这篇文章主要是为了向我们介绍未来的生活。故选A。
Ⅳ.七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
My Future Happiness
When I imagine my future，I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abilities，doing a job I love and living my life responsibly.When I grow up，I will be enjoying more convenience brought by the advances in technology，with more time to pursue hobbies and enjoy the company of family and friends. 1
I will feel the happiest in the future because I will learn more about life and develop into the best person I can be. 2 I will also handle more responsibilities and solve problems in a more thoughtful and level-headed manner.
Thanks to new technology，my future life is sure to improve in various ways.Homes will become smarter to the extent that they might be programmed to learn about our needs and monitor our health and activity.I can imagine hearing an AI voice remind me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in transport options.I will be riding in a self-driving car，and other new means of transport may be developed in the future. 3 These advances in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient.
My development into a mature adult and access to advanced technology will provide me with more free-time opportunities. 4 Working less time means I can do what I most enjoy，such as spending time with family and friends，engaging in fun activities and learning new skills.
5 Thinking this way gives me the motivation to work hard now so that I can have a successful，fulfilling and enjoyable future life.
A．The working day will be only four hours long thanks to robots.
B．I will become more knowledgeable about the world and myself.
C．I might be able to ride a flying bike to quickly meet up with my friends.
D．When I think about the future，I realize my happiest days are still ahead of me.
E．For these reasons，I look forward to the future as the happiest moment in my life.
F．Technological advances will guarantee I’ll be in good health and find true happiness.
G．With less work-related stress，I’ll also have more time and energy to do volunteer projects.
1．答案　E
解析　根据上文“When I grow up，I will be enjoying more convenience brought by the advances in technology，with more time to pursue hobbies and enjoy the company of family and friends.”可知，作者想象了未来的幸福生活，对未来的生活充满期待，E项“由于这些原因，我期待未来是我生命中最幸福的时刻”符合语境，故选E。
2．答案　B
解析　结合上文“I will feel the happiest in the future because I will learn more about life and develop into the best person I can be.”及下文“I will also handle more responsibilities and solve problems in a more thoughtful and level-headed manner.”尤其句中的“I will also”可知，空处应和上下文句式一致，以“I will”开头，描述未来自己的样子，B项“我会对世界和自己更加了解”符合语境，故选B。
3．答案　C
解析　根据上文“I will be riding in a self-driving car，and other new means of transport may be developed in the future.”可知，空处应承接上文，描述未来开发出的其他交通工具，C项“我可能会骑着会飞的自行车快速地去和我的朋友们见面”符合语境，故选C。
4．答案　A
解析　根据上文“My development into a mature adult and access to advanced technology will provide me with more free-time opportunities.”以及下文“Working less time means I can do what I most enjoy”可知，此处是描述未来科技的进步可以减少人们的工作时间，A项“由于有了机器人，每天的工作时间将只有4个小时”符合语境，故选A。
5．答案　D
解析　空处位于末段，结合下文“Thinking this way gives me the motivation to work hard now so that I can have a successful，fulfilling and enjoyable future life.”可知，空处应是总结作者对未来的想法，并指明下文“this way”的内容，D项“当我想到未来的时候，我意识到我最幸福的日子还在前面”符合语境，故选D。
课时精练(一)
B卷(35分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
The use of AI (artificial intelligence) is becoming more common in many branches of industry and online shopping.Traditional lines of work，such as goods transport and driving，are developing in a similar direction although mainly out of public view.Scientists at the University of G ttingen have now investigated how efficient(高效的) the use of AI can be in the commercial management of trucks.
“Digital applications—as well as machine learning，a kind of AI—are increasingly applied to operations and courses in the transport area，” explains Professor Matthias Klumpp from the Faculty of Economics.“The question in the commercial area，however，is whether or not this contributes to achieving goals.”
To answer this question，the researchers compared the work efficiency of truck drivers with their main use of AI applications.Looking at trade delivery by truck，they studied three groups：the first drove completely following human decision-making models；the second used a combination of human and machine；and the third depended completely on fully automated decisions.
The researchers found that an intelligent combination of human work and decision-making abilities with AI applications promises the highest transport and driving efficiency.“On average，the second group achieved the most efficient transport trips，with the fewest interventions(干预) and off-course from the best path.” One researcher said，“Clearly，neither a completely human decision-making structure nor a fully automated driving system can promise to meet current goods transport requirements.” The scientists therefore summarized that despite the progress of AI in the field of transportation by truck，human experience and decision-making abilities will still be necessary in the longer term.However，the challenge is that a wide range of training and qualification(资格) needs will come along by working with AI applications，especially for simple goods transport activities.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在许多行业和网上购物中变得越来越普遍。科学家在研究卡车的商业管理中得出结论——人与人工智能并存效率最高。
1．What does Matthias Klumpp focus on
A．The efficiency of AI.
B．The advantages of AI.
C．The problems caused by AI.
D．The wide applications of AI.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句、第二段最后一句和第三段第一句可知，Matthias Klumpp教授主要关注的是人工智能的效率。故选A。
2．How did the researchers get the finding
A．By providing examples.
B．By making comparisons.
C．By using different trucks.
D．By listing three experiments.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，研究人员通过分三组实验来研究。故选D。
3．What can we know from the last paragraph
A．AI is better at making decisions.
B．A balance is needed between human and AI.
C．Human will soon be replaced by AI in driving.
D．AI applications meet the current requirements.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知，人与人工智能并存效率最高，所以需要人类和人工智能之间的平衡。故选B。
4．What is the best title for the text
A．The Future of Transport
B．Artificial Intelligence as A Co-driver
C．Artificial Intelligence—A Better Choice in Driving
D．The Strengths of Artificial Intelligence in Transport
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。第一段第一句和最后一句引出要谈论的话题，之后引出实验——对比人和人工智能当司机的效率，最后一段得出结论——人与人工智能并存效率最高，说明文章的最佳标题是“人工智能作为共同的司机”，凸显文章主旨。故选B。
B
A Beijing-based gene firm announced the debut(首次亮相) of the world’s first cloned wild Arctic wolf via video on Monday,100 days after its birth in a Beijing lab.Experts said its birth pioneers the breeding of more rare and endangered animals through cloning technology.
“To save the endangered animal，we started the research cooperation with Harbin Polarland on cloning the Arctic wolf in 2020.After two years of painstaking efforts，the Arctic wolf was cloned successfully.It is the first case of its kind in the world，” Mi Jidong，the company’s general manager of the Beijing-based Sinogene Biotechnology Co.，said at a press conference in Beijing.
Born on June 10，the wolf，named Maya，is in very good health.Its donor cell came from the skin sample of a wild female Arctic wolf，which had been introduced from Canada to Harbin Polarland.The cloning of the Arctic wolf was accomplished by constructing 137 new embryos(胚胎)，followed by the transfer of 85 embryos to the uteri(子宫) of seven dogs，of which one was born as a healthy wolf—Maya.The selection of a dog as Maya’s surrogate(代孕) was made because dogs share genetic ancestry with ancient wolves and it’s more likely to succeed through cloning technology，experts said.
He Zhengming，the head of Chinese Experimental Animal Resources Research Institute for Food and Drug Control，said that the cloned animals still have the ability to reproduce if they have intact fertilized eggs.The cloning technology can copy all genetic information for selective breeding，and in this way，it diversifies the population of endangered animals.
From the world’s first mammal clone “Dolly”，cloning technology has provided the possibility to diversify the populations of some species such as cattle，pigs and horses.When endangered species in some places are identified，cloning of cells preserved from freezing technologies could also generate new life，experts said.
However，some raised controversy relating to the cloned Arctic wolf.Sun Quanhui，a scientist from the World Animal Protection organization，insisted that cloning technology has made great progress since its birth，but it is still being perfected and in the exploratory stage of research，and there are many technical and ethical issues that need to be tackled and treated with caution.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界上第一只克隆野生北极狼的相关情况，以及其带来的影响。
5．What is the significance of the first cloned wild Arctic wolf’s birth
A．To produce more endangered species through cloning.
B．To help the scientists win an award.
C．To promote the research cooperation.
D．To increase the profit of wildlife reserves.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Experts said its birth pioneers the breeding of more rare and endangered animals through cloning technology.”可知，该克隆北极狼的成功为培育更多稀有濒危动物开创先河，因此其重要意义也在于此。故选A。
6．What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A．Maya is the first Arctic wolf in the world.
B．Wild Arctic wolves are easily available in Harbin Polarland.
C．There is no scientific support for choosing a dog as Maya’s surrogate.
D．Researchers experienced trial and error to achieve the successful birth of Maya.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“The cloning of the Arctic wolf was accomplished by constructing 137 new embryos(胚胎)，followed by the transfer of 85 embryos to the uteri(子宫) of seven dogs，of which one was born as a healthy wolf—Maya.”可以看出该克隆过程很艰辛，移植85个胚胎才产出一只健康的狼，即研究人员经历了反复试验才成功诞生了Maya。故选D。
7．What’s the author’s attitude toward cloning technology
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable.
C．Objective. D．Opposed.
答案　C
解析　观点态度题。根据第五段中“When endangered species in some places are identified，cloning of cells preserved from freezing technologies could also generate new life，experts said.”可知，作者呈现了克隆技术对濒危物种的价值；根据最后一段中“However，some raised controversy relating to the cloned Arctic wolf.”可知，作者呈现了关于克隆技术的争议，因此可以看出作者对这一技术持客观态度。故选C。
8．Which is the best title of the passage
A．The Research on the Rare and Endangered Animals
B．The Debut of the World’s 1st Cloned Wild Arctic Wolf
C．The Beginning of the Cloning Technology Application
D．The Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Through Cloning Technology
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据第一段中“A Beijing-based gene firm announced the debut(首次亮相) of the world’s first cloned wild Arctic wolf via video”可以看出本文主要围绕着世界上第一只克隆野生北极狼的首次亮相展开。故选B。
Ⅱ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
As we know，calligraphy(书法) is something very special for Chinese.It is not only 1._______ important part of traditional culture but also a way of life for many people.
Like oil painting and sculpture in the West，calligraphy is as much an artistic form 2.________ a spiritual anchor for many Chinese throughout history.
From the 3. (invent) of various hieroglyphics(象形文字) to the evolution of various calligraphic styles，calligraphy 4. (play) an important role in Chinese culture and history for thousands of years.
Calligraphy was well-respected in history.It was a base for barely available education 5.__________(opportunity)，a stepping-stone to the upper class and a necessary condition for admiration among peers.
During the Jin dynasty (AD 265－420)，calligraphy became an expression of superiority among noble families.It would be long 6. young children had a good command of calligraphy，so they 7. (order) to practise it every day.
Wang Xizhi was among those 8. (raise) in noble families.He and his son，Wang Xianzhi，are considered the 9. (great) calligraphers in Chinese history，whose achievements 10. (be) beyond compare.Therefore，the Jin dynasty is the peak of calligraphic works in Chinese history.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章描述了书法在中国的历史及其文化地位并具体介绍了中国历史上伟大的书法家王羲之和王献之。
1．答案　an
解析　考查冠词。此处important part首次出现，且part为可数名词，所以应用不定冠词表示泛指。important的发音以元音音素开头，所以不定冠词应用an。
2．答案　as
解析　考查介词和固定搭配。as much...as...意为“不仅……而且……”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用介词as。
3．答案　invention
解析　考查名词。在介词from后应用名词invention表示“发明”作宾语。
4．答案　has played
解析　考查现在完成时。根据时间状语for thousands of years可知，此处应用现在完成时。主语calligraphy为不可数名词，所以谓语动词应用单数形式。
5．答案　opportunities
解析　考查名词复数。opportunity意为“机会”，为可数名词，此处无冠词修饰，所以应用复数形式表示泛指。
6．答案　before
解析　考查连词。此处考查固定句型It would be long ＋before＋一般过去时，“用很长时间才……”。
7．答案　were ordered
解析　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据语境可知，此处应用一般过去时。动词order意为“命令；安排”，根据句意可知，和主语children构成被动关系。主语children为复数，谓语动词用复数形式。
8．答案　raised
解析　考查过去分词。动词raise意为“抚养”，和系动词was之间没有连词，与逻辑主语those构成被动关系，且动作已完成，所以应用过去分词作后置定语修饰those。
9．答案　greatest
解析　考查形容词最高级。空格前有定冠词the，且根据beyond compare可知，此处是指“最伟大的书法家”，应用形容词great的最高级形式。
10．答案　are
解析　考查时态和主谓一致。此处描述客观事实，所以应用一般现在时。主语achievements为复数，所以be动词应用are。Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking
Step 1　速读——整体理解文意
Ⅰ.明文章大意
What is the main idea of the passage
A．Advanced technologies in the future.
B．Smart homes in the future.
C．Artificial Intelligence in the future.
D．Health care in the future.
答案　B
Ⅱ.悉篇章结构
Step 2　细读——深度获取细节
1．How does the author begin the passage
A．By analysing some facts.
B．By giving some examples.
C．By asking some questions.
D．By explaining some reasons.
答案　C
2．Which one is NOT what the smart homes will bring people in the not-too-distant future
A．Safety.
B．Convenience.
C．Energy-saving.
D．Freedom from disease.
答案　D
3．What role will a bed play in the smart homes of the future
A．Preventing serious damage from accidents.
B．Warning you early on.
C．Checking your body weight.
D．Saving your life potentially.
答案　C
4．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To sell integrated sensors.
B．To change the old houses.
C．To decorate home with smart technology.
D．To give us an insight into smart homes.
答案　D
5．Who is the intended audience of this text
A．Technology workers.
B．AI designers.
C．Home owners.
D．Intelligent professionals.
答案　C
Step 3　读后——课文语法填空
We will be living in smart homes that will switch off the TV when we forget in the not-too-distant future.These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment 1.to live(live) in.We will be using 2.advanced(advance) technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.Your home will also learn your daily routine and 3.preferences(prefer)，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on 4.the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already 5.prepared(prepare) for you.Your smart home also 6.will be monitoring(monitor) your health for you every day.If you start to have sleep or weight problems，it will send a 7.warning(warn) to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep 8.better(well)．Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.If a water pipe starts leaking，your smart home will detect it and provide you 9.with the relevant information.This smart technology is not a fantasy.Nevertheless，it will take some years 10.before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
Ⅰ.补句子 析结构
1．However，in the not-too-distant future，we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.(P14 Para.1)
结构分析： 此句是复合句，that will lock the door...是定语从句，修饰先行词smart homes；when we are away和when we forget是when引导的时间状语从句。
汉语翻译：然而在不久的将来，我们将生活在智能的家里。智能的家会在我们外出时锁好家门，会在我们忘记关掉电视的时候替我们关上。
2．The future home will use(use) integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning，and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself(it)．(P14 Para.2)
结构分析：此句是复合句，to tell...是不定式短语作目的状语，when you leave home each morning是when引导的宾语从句。
汉语翻译：未来的住宅将使用集成传感器来感应你每天早晨何时出门，然后自动进入节能模式。
3．Your home will also learn your daily(day) routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.(P14 Para.2)
结构分析：此句是并列复合句，第二个分句中when you get home each evening是when引导的时间状语从句。
汉语翻译：你的住宅还能了解你的日程安排和喜好，所以每天晚上你回到家时，一切都已经准备就绪。
4．All controls will respond to voice commands，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.(P14 Para.2)
结构分析：此句是并列复合句，第二个分句中含有if引导的条件状语从句，what you want是what引导的宾语从句。
汉语翻译：所有的控制器都将响应语音指令，因此如果你想要改变日程安排，你只需大声说出你的想法，家居系统就会照办。
5．Your(you) bed，for example，will record how well you sleep every night.(P14 Para.3)
结构分析：此句是复合句，how well you sleep every night是宾语从句。
汉语翻译：例如，你的床铺会记录你每晚的睡眠状况。
6．They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness，such as cancer，and potentially(potential) save your life.(P15 Para.3)
结构分析：此句是复合句，句子中含有两个if引导的条件状语从句。
汉语翻译：如果发现异常情况，或是你得了癌症等重大疾病，智能马桶会提前警告你，并有可能挽救你的生命。
7．This way，you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded(flood) or catches fire.(P15 Para.4)
结构分析：此句是复合句，before引导的是时间状语从句。
汉语翻译：这样一来，你就能够在家里水流满地或着火前及时解决问题。
Ⅱ.研典句　学用法
the instant...
Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.(P14 Para.2)
你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
结构分析：此句是并列复合句，第一个分句中含有the instant引导的时间状语从句，第二个分句中的过去分词短语prepared for you作宾语补足语。
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句中的the instant 一……就……，引导时间状语从句。
“一……就……”的其他表达方式：on/upon (doing) sth；as soon as＋从句；the moment/minute...＋从句；immediately/instantly/directly＋从句；no sooner had sb done than＋sb＋一般过去时/hardly/scarcely had sb done when＋sb＋一般过去时
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(1)(2023·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)一听说我在写作比赛中获得第一名，我当场惊呆了，感到不可思议和欣喜若狂。
The instant/As soon as/The moment/The minute/Immediately/Instantly I heard that/On hearing that I won first prize in the writing competition，I froze on the spot，feeling incredible and overjoyed.
(2)(读后续写之情绪描写)我一在校园里见到他，就迫不及待地告诉他这个好消息，脸上洋溢着兴奋的微笑。
No sooner had I seen him on campus than I couldn’t wait to tell him the good news，with an excited smile spreading across my face.
It will take＋一段时间＋before从句
Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.(P15 Para.5)
然而，还需要过些年大多数新住宅才会开始使用这种新技术。
结构分析：此句是复合句，before most new homes begin...是before引导的时间状语从句。
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It will take/be＋一段时间＋before从句(一般现在时)　“在……之前要花一段时间”
It wasn’t long＋before从句(一般过去时)　 “没过多久就……”
It won’t be long＋before从句(一般现在时)　“过不了多久就会……”
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(1)我要花两个小时才能完全解决这个关键问题。
It will take two hours before I completely solve this critical problem.
(2)(读后续写之情感描写)没过多久简就意识到她在陌生的森林里迷路了，这使她感到恐慌。但是她不断地安慰自己，“用不了多久我的丈夫就会找到我。”
It wasn’t long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest，which caused her to panic.But she constantly comforted herself，“It won’t be long before my husband finds me.”
课文重点词块默写
1．switch off关闭
2．in the not-too-distant future在不久的将来
3．advanced technology先进技术
4．think about考虑
5．the instant一……就
6．respond to回复
7．in addition此外，另外
8. a healthier diet一个更健康的饮食
9．keep constant track of经常跟踪
10．prevent...from ...阻止，制止
课时精练(二)
A卷(40分)
Ⅰ.完成句子(课文佳句仿写)(满分15分)
(应用文写作之求助信)
1．正如你所知道的，我偏爱太空探险，而且我对它了如指掌。(preference；have a good command of)
As you know，I have a preference for space exploration and I have a good command of it.
2．我一读相关的书籍或观看视频，我的父母就会暴跳如雷，毫无疑问，他们决不支持我的爱好。(the instant; in no sense)
The instant I read relevant books or watch videos，my parents will explode with anger and undoubtedly，in no sense do they support my hobby.
3．他们甚至命令我立即放弃我的爱好，并全神贯注于我的学业。(command)
They even command me to give up my hobby immediately/command that I (should) give up my hobby immediately and be committed to my academic studies.
4．过不了多久我就要参加一个关于太空探险的夏令营，但是他们阻止我报名。(before)
It won’t be long before I participate in a summer camp about space exploration，but they prevent me from signing up for it.
5．我不知道如何说服我的父母改变他们的态度，我想知道你是否能给我一些建议。(persuade)
I don’t know how to persuade my parents to switch/into switching their attitude，and I am wondering whether you can offer me some suggestions.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分)
Autonomous driving vehicles may sound like science fiction，but they are racing into our daily lives sooner than many expected.Nowadays，people can hail(打车) robotaxis by using ride-hailing apps on their mobile phones in certain areas of Wuzhen，Zhejiang Province.
All they need to do is to input pickup and drop-off points and the number of passengers and a self-driving taxi approaches with a safety operator sitting behind the wheel to monitor the vehicle for safety.
The vehicle runs smoothly and is capable of fully recognizing stop signs as it automatically decelerates before finally coming to a stop.As traffic lights change from red to green，the taxi moves through the crossings.
Last December，Baidu officially opened its Apollo Park in Wuzhen，which serves as an important R&D，design，application and testing base for autonomous vehicles in the Yangtze River Delta region.
As the fourth demonstration base for intelligent-connected vehicles built by Baidu in China，the park is equipped with facilities such as a vehicle-road coordination(协调) system，remote vehicle control platform，operation center and 5G-powered cockpit control system.
Baidu plans to expand Apollo Go services to 65 cities in 2025，and 100 in 2030，said Robin Li，CEO of the company.“The massively reduced costs will enable us to deploy(调动) tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles across China.We are moving toward a future where taking a robotaxi will be half the cost of taking a taxi today.”
So far，Baidu Apollo’s L4 autonomous vehicles have run more than 36 million kilometers，with 718 autonomous driving permits in China，including 571 for carrying passengers.L4 autonomy means the vehicle can drive by itself under most circumstances，without a human driver.
Baidu Apollo has rolled out robotaxi ride-hailing services in more than 10 cities，including Beijing，Shanghai，Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Yang Diange，a professor from the School of Vehicle and Mobility at Tsinghua University，said the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles will promote the innovation of technologies，and help companies explore reasonable business models，thus allowing autonomous driving technologies to create more value.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了自动驾驶出租车席卷市场，并介绍了百度计划扩展自动驾驶出租车的运营范围，推广其服务。
1．What does the underlined word “decelerates” mean in paragraph 3
A．Speeds up. B．Switches off.
C．Stretches out. D．Slows down.
答案　D
解析　词义猜测题。由第三段中“The vehicle runs smoothly and is capable of fully recognizing stop signs as it automatically decelerates before finally coming to a stop.”尤其是“fully recognizing stop signs”和“coming to a stop”可知，停车前需要减速，可得出decelerate意为“减速”。故选D。
2．Which contributes to more autonomous vehicles in China
A．Lower cost.
B．5G-powered control system.
C．Ultimate safety.
D．Convenient ride-hailing services.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。由第六段中“The massively reduced costs will enable us to deploy(调动) tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles across China.”可知，更低的成本使中国有更多的自动驾驶汽车。故选A。
3．What is Yang Diange’s attitude to the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles
A．Cautious. B．Supportive.
C．Doubtful. D．Unclear.
答案　B
解析　观点态度题。由最后一段“Yang Diange...said the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles will promote the innovation of technologies，and help companies explore reasonable business models，thus allowing autonomous driving technologies to create more value.”可知，Yang Diange认为自动驾驶汽车的商业化运营有好处，可得出他对此持支持态度。故选B。
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．Baidu，a Tech Pioneer
B．Baidu and Its Apollo Parks
C．Autonomous Driving Taxis Taking Market by Storm
D．Autonomous Driving Taxis Replacing Traditional Ones Overnight
答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。由第一段并结合全文可知，文章主要讲述了自动驾驶出租车正在以出人意料的速度进入我们的日常生活，创造更多价值。因此C项(自动驾驶出租车席卷市场)概括文章主旨，适合作为标题。故选C。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(2024·河北保定高二期末)
My daughter and her husband rented a house without furniture.Soon after that，they saw a sofa 1 for free that was about 45 minutes from where they live.The ad said whoever 2 arrived there would get it.They were the first but it was too 3 to fit in all in one go.They were 4 for a while.
Then an old man from across the road 5 with a tape measure(卷尺) and a couple of oranges from his 6 to give them.The tape measure showed there was no 7 to load it in the truck.They would have to make two 8 .The old man said he would 9 it with a sheet and make sure no one took the other part.When they returned，he said someone else had tried to get it but he had 10 them.
Then this man told his story.He came from a poor country and grew up with a dirt floor,6 siblings(兄弟姐妹) and no 11 .People often forgot how 12 it was for young people starting out，but he 13 them for seizing the available opportunities.Besides the oranges from his yard，this old man also 14 them $50 and suggested spending it doing something nice for themselves and others.The 15 of this old man had my daughter in tears when she told the story to me.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的女儿在捡沙发时遇到一位陌生老人，这位老人的慷慨帮助使人分外感动。
1．A.advertised B．deserted
C．thrown D．exhibited
答案　A
解析　advertise为……打广告；desert遗弃；throw抛出；exhibit展出。由后文“The ad” 可知，这里应指作者的女儿看到一则宣传沙发的广告。故选A。
2．A.suddenly B．first
C．really D．always
答案　B
解析　suddenly突然地；first第一；really真正地；always总是。由后文“They were the first”可知，广告说谁“第一个”到谁就能得到沙发。故选B。
3．A.big B．old
C．heavy D．complex
答案　A
解析　big大的；old旧的；heavy重的；complex复杂的。由后文“The tape measure showed there was no to load it in the truck.”可知，沙发太“大”了，不能一次装走。故选A。
4．A.explaining B．arguing
C．struggling D．repairing
答案　C
解析　由前文“They were the first but it was too to fit in all in one go.”可知，他们努力着想要把沙发运走。故选C。
5．A.fell down B．went away
C．checked in D．came out
答案　D
解析　fall down摔倒；go away离开；check in入住；come out出来。由前文“from across the road”以及语境可知，老人是从马路对面走“出来”的。故选D。
6．A.truck B．store
C．garden D．kitchen
答案　C
解析　truck卡车；store商店；garden花园；kitchen厨房。由后文“Besides the oranges from his yard”可知，这些橘子来自老人的“花园”。故选C。
7．A.way B．sign
C．proof D．rule
答案　A
解析　way方法；sign符号；proof证明；rule规则。由后文“They would have to make two .”可知，他们“不可能”把沙发一次性装上卡车。no way表示“没有办法，不可能”，符合语境。故选A。
8．A.rounds B．trips
C．rescues D．decisions
答案　B
解析　round轮次；trip出行；rescue救援；decision决定。由前文“The tape measure showed there was no to load it in the truck.”可知，他们需要两次“出行”才能运走沙发。故选B。
9．A.hide B．decorate
C．cover D．clean
答案　C
解析　hide隐藏；decorate装饰；cover覆盖；clean清洁。由后文“with a sheet”可知，老人准备用床单“盖住”沙发。故选C。
10．A.defeated B．introduced
C．attacked D．prevented
答案　D
解析　defeat打败；introduce引入；attack攻击；prevent阻止。由上文“someone else had tried to get it”以及but表转折可知，老人“阻止了”他们。故选D。
11．A.money B．chances
C．relatives D．reputation
答案　A
解析　money钱；chance机会；relative亲属；reputation名誉。由前文“a poor country”可知，家里应该是没“钱”的。故选A。
12．A.natural B．respectable
C．sudden D．difficult
答案　D
解析　natural天然的；respectable可敬的；sudden突然的；difficult困难的。由上下文可推知，年轻人刚开始是很“困难的”。故选D。
13．A.punished B．thanked
C．admired D．forgave
答案　C
解析　punish惩罚；thank感谢；admire钦佩；forgive原谅。由前文“People often forgot...”以及but表转折可知，人们常常忘记年轻人刚开始是很困难的，但这位老人很“钦佩”年轻人抓住可获得的机会。故选C。
14．A.promised B．showed
C．lent D．gave
答案　D
解析　promise答应；show显示；lend借出；give给。由第二段中“oranges from his to give them”以及前文“Besides the oranges from his yard”可知，除了橘子，老人还“给”他们钱了。故选D。
15．A.reason B．kindness
C．recognition D．knowledge
答案　B
解析　reason原因；kindness善良；recognition识别；knowledge知识。由前文“Besides the oranges from his yard，this old man also them $50”可知，给他们橘子和钱都是老人的“善举”，这让作者的女儿很感动。故选B。
课时精练(二)
B卷(32.5分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Working robots are typically big，simple and strong.They are large preprogrammed units working in dangerous jobs.But the idea of putting “cobots” which work in harmony with humans into use has become a reality and has changed robotic products worldwide.
Cobots include robots made of tough materials that provide support for the disabled and software-based assistants for home of online services.With their operating software updated from the Internet，these helpers will become an extension of mobile devices.
Most industrial robots are not designed to deal with unpredictable human jobs.However，by reducing robots down to desktop size and planting them with AI，the next generation of cobots will learn from us and cooperate with us better.Lightweight cobots can work in less space and share themselves with people rather than being caged off.Decreasing costs for robotic systems make them more suitable for small businesses，and their easy set-up makes them simple to deploy.Typical industrial uses for cobots include packing and machine tending.More detailed uses include cleaning dirty samples，picking plants，making tea and coffee and so on.
Still，experts thought that introducing robots would lead to job losses.Some people said that 20 million industrial jobs would be lost worldwide by 2030.Actually，it was not the case.What big companies such as Germany’s Mercedes-Benz discovered was that robots alone were not intelligent enough to keep pace with the demand for special products，which still depends on a large number of skilled staff to control and push the whole progress.
“Unplanned changes to production and safer interaction with humans will then require a step change in robot improvements.It has become necessary to use the new generation of cobots in people’s daily life，and cooperation should be considered as an applicable strategy.When we make people and machines cooperate，we can produce many more products on one production line，” said Markus Schaefer，head of production planning.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。使用“协作机器人”的想法已经成为现实，文章主要介绍了协作机器人的特点、优势以及发展前景等。
1．What can we know about cobots from paragraph 2
A．They can meet a variety of needs in daily life.
B．They are still at the experimental stage.
C．They are only designed to serve the injured.
D．They can do many boring tasks for people.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Cobots include robots made of tough materials that provide support for the disabled and software-based assistants for home of online services.”可知，协作机器人可以满足日常生活中的各种需求。故选A。
2．Which of the following words can best describe the newly designed cobots
A．Complex but creative.
B．High-cost but useful.
C．Affordable and convenient.
D．Small-sized and energy-saving.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“Decreasing costs for robotic systems make them more suitable for small businesses，and their easy set-up makes them simple to deploy.”可知，新设计的协作机器人价格实惠、操作方便。故选C。
3．What can be inferred from Schaefer’s words in the last paragraph
A．Cobots attract a large number of buyers.
B．Cobots may cause rising unemployment.
C．Cobots bring both benefits and disadvantages.
D．Cobots’ promoting human-robot cooperation is a trend.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It has become necessary to use the new generation of cobots in people’s daily life，and cooperation should be considered as an applicable strategy.”可推知，协作机器人促进人机合作是一种趋势。故选D。
4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To stress the influence of cobots.
B．To discuss the development of cobots.
C．To encourage improvements in smart technology.
D．To introduce some methods to improve life quality.
答案　B
解析　写作意图题。根据第一段中“But the idea of putting ‘cobots’ which work in harmony with humans into use has become a reality and has changed robotic products worldwide.”并结合文章还介绍了协作机器人的特点、优势以及发展前景等可推知，这篇文章的目的是论述协作机器人的发展。故选B。
B
You’re probably used to the periodic upgrades in our cellphone networks.There was 2G，which came along in 1991，replaced with 3G in 2001，and followed by 4G in 2009.Now we’re hearing about the coming of 5G.
But 5G is a much bigger leap than what’s come before.Of course,5G is much faster than 4G in the real world.A 5G phone in a 5G city will enjoy Internet speeds between nine and 20 times as fast.The arrival of 5G also means enormous leaps forward in capacity so much that every cell-phone plan will offer cheap，truly unlimited Internet access.
For example，apps will no longer degrade your video or postpone downloading when you’re out of Wi-Fi range.Furthermore，our phones can become more powerful.Today the processors in our devices are limited by heat and battery capacity.But imagine，Hanna says，if your phone is tied，by a 5G connection，to a much more powerful computer online.“It’s happening remotely，but because it’s such a high-speed connection，it will feel as though the additional processor is inside your device，in your hand，” he says.
Not everyone is thrilled by the 5G development.The new standard gets its speed partly by using existing transmission frequencies more efficiently.These frequencies are much higher than anything we’ve used for cellular，which means they can offer unbelievable speed but at the expense of range.Millmeter-wave cellular towers(毫米波蜂窝塔) have to be about 500 feet apart.Cell carriers not only will have to upgrade all their cell transceivers(收发器) but will install a lot more of them as well.That’s why the millimeter-wave flavor of 5G will be available only in densely populated cities such as New York.
The need to install more small cells means more rectangular boxes on lampposts，and more industrial-looking ugliness in places where local residents don’t always want it.But 5G is a train that can’t be stopped.
Here’s to all those engineers and their millimeter waves.Someday we’ll tell our grandkids about the days when YouTube videos paused annoyingly，and the only way cars could communicate was by honking.
语篇解读　这是一篇议论文。本文的话题是即将到来的5G时代，作者对此提出了自己的看法以及人们的看法。
5．What do we know about 5G according to the passage
A．It is a periodic upgrade in cellphone networks.
B．It is the biggest leap with limited Internet access.
C．5G connection can provide the fastest Internet speed.
D．5G can offer the cheapest Internet access at high speed.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段可知，5G是手机网络的周期性升级。故选A。
6．What can we learn from paragraphs 3 and 4
A．The traditional processor is actually inside your device when you use a 5G connection.
B．The new standard gets its fast speed largely by using transmission frequencies effectively.
C．Cell carriers will have to fix a lot more of cell transceivers to offer 5G cellphone networks.
D．Not all local residents approve of installing too many small cells in their neighborhood.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段倒数第二句可知，手机运营商将不得不安装更多的手机信号收发器，以提供5G手机网络。故选C。
7．What is the tone of the author in writing the last paragraph
A．Critical. B．Humorous.
C．Indifferent. D．Depressed.
答案　B
解析　写作手法题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，作者在谈论5G技术更新换代的同时，还调侃地谈到了其他两件事，语气幽默。故选B。
8．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．5G Is Just around the Corner
B．5G Is Welcomed by Everyone
C．5G Is a Nonstop Train
D．5G Meets with Local Residents’ Disapproval
答案　A
解析　标题归纳题。根据文章第一段最后一句和全文内容可知，文章从各个方面探讨了5G时代即将到来。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Digital Citizenship
Everyone’s talking about “digital citizenship”，but what is it？ 1 Being a “citizen” means that you belong to a group of people.Digital citizens can use technology to communicate with others online and know how to use the Internet in a safe and responsible way.Are you a good digital citizen？ 2
Stay safe
To stay safe，never give your personal information online，such as your address or the name of your school.Make sure that you create strong，secure passwords and keep them secret.Don’t tell your friends your passwords.
　3　
Just like in real life，it’s important to behave well online.For example，if you want to post a photo of someone，make sure you ask for their permission first.Remember that everybody can have their own opinion.It’s OK to disagree，but always be polite!
Be kind
Before you post a comment online，stop and think.Is it positive How will your words make someone feel？ 4 Never forward nasty messages.If you see that someone’s being bullied online，tell a parent，teacher or another adult.
Be careful
Don’t trust everyone or everything online. 5 Never open emails from strangers，click on strange links or download apps without asking an adult.They could contain viruses.If you’re not sure，ask your parents or teacher!
Spending time and learning online can be great if we’re good digital citizens.So，be safe，be responsible and have fun!
A．Keep modest.
B．Show respect.
C．Even they are familiar to you.
D．Here are some ways to be safe and responsible online.
E．We use the word “digital” to talk about computer technology.
F．Don’t say something online that you wouldn’t say in real life.
G．Remember that people online are not always who they say they are.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章就如何做一名好的数字公民这一话题，给读者提供了一些建议。
1．答案　E
解析　上文“Everyone’s talking about ‘digital citizenship’，but what is it？”指出许多人对“数字公民”究竟是什么感到疑惑。空后解释了citizen这个单词的意思。选项E解释了digital这个单词的意思，和空后一句构成了对上文问题的回答。故选E。
2．答案　D
解析　根据空前“Are you a good digital citizen？”可推断，下文应是就如何做一名好的数字公民，提出了建议。故选D。
3．答案　B
解析　此空作本段小标题。根据下文可知，本段主要讲述在网络上要尊重他人，礼貌待人。故选B。
4．答案　F
解析　上文指出公民在网上发表言论时要认真思考，发布的话对他人可能有什么影响。根据空后“Never forward nasty messages.”可推断，空处告诉读者不要在网上发布现实中不会发布的言论。故选F。
5．答案　G
解析　上文“Don’t trust everyone or everything online.”告诉读者网络上的东西和人不要全都盲目相信。下文介绍了面对未知邮件、链接等时应采取的做法。由此推知，空处应指出不能盲目相信的原因。故选G。Section Ⅲ　Discovering Useful Structures—The future progressive tense
阅读以下短文，感知标注序号的部分，完成下面的练习
Next week，I will be on my winter holiday.My whole family ①will fly to Beijing from Melbourne on Monday and arrive at 10∶00 am.After lunch，through the whole afternoon we ②will be visiting the Summer Palace.The next morning，we will visit the Palace Museum and we ③will be walking and shopping along Wangfujing Street till the night.On Wednesday，we will go to visit the Great Wall.It will be a great experience for me to drive three hours among the mountains.Then we will go sightseeing in Shichahai and ④will be staying at the National Museum of China the whole afternoon.On Friday，we ⑤will make a trip to Zhangjiakou and on Saturday morning，we will go back to Beijing.Most excitingly，we ⑥will be watching Beijing Opera at the Mei Lanfang Theatre in the whole evening.Then on Sunday morning，we ⑦will have to return to Melbourne.I think we might be very tired but it may be absolutely worthwhile.
句②③④⑥是将来进行时，其结构为：will be doing；
句①⑤⑦是一般将来时，其结构为：will do。
一、定义和构成
This time of next week they will be sitting in the cinema.
下周的这个时候，他们将坐在电影院里。
By this time tomorrow，I shall/will be visiting Austria.
明天的这个时候，我将正在参观奥地利。
Anyhow，you won’t be playing for the next few Saturdays.
无论如何，接下来的几个星期六你不许再玩了。
—Will you be remaining in the city —Yes，I shall/will be.
——你将来会留在这个城市吗？——是，我会。
—Who will be looking after Tom — Don’t worry! Mr Smith will be looking after him.
——谁来照管汤姆？——别担心！史密斯先生会照管他的。
总结：
将来进行时 定义 表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作，或表示将来某一时间开始并继续下去的动作
构成 肯定句 主语＋shall/will be ＋现在分词
否定句 主语＋shall/will not＋be ＋现在分词
一般疑问句 Shall/Will＋主语＋be＋现在分词？
特殊疑问句 特殊疑问词＋shall/will＋主语＋be＋现在分词？
二、用法
用法 例句
表示将来某一时间段内或某一时刻正在进行的动作或存在的状态。常与表示将来的时间状语连用。 I shall/will be studying in America next year. 明年我将在美国学习。 He will be having classes between 8 and 9 tomorrow.明天8点到9点之间他正在上课。
表示已经安排好要发生的动作 We shall/will be meeting at the school gate at 6 this afternoon. 我们定于今天下午6点在校门口见面。
表示预测可能会发生的事 If you keep working hard like this，you will be making a miracle.如果你继续这样努力工作，你将会创造奇迹。
用于疑问句、条件状语从句或I hope/think等后面的宾语从句中，表示亲切或委婉的语气 Will you be staying here long 你会长时间待在这儿吗？ If you will be needing me for help，please let me know.如果你需要我的帮助，请告诉我。
三、将来进行时与一般将来时的区别
用法 例句
将来进行时强调动作在将来正在进行；一般将来时仅表示某一动作在将来会发生。 What will you be doing at this time tomorrow？ 明天这个时候你会在做什么呢？ What will you do tomorrow？你明天干什么？
用将来进行时询问别人的计划、打算、情况比用一般将来时显得更委婉。 When will you finish these letters？ 你什么时候处理完这些信件？(直接询问) When will you be seeing Mr White？ 你什么时候见怀特先生呢？(委婉地询问)
一般将来时中的will有时含有“愿意”的意思，而将来进行时中的will只是单纯地表示将来的情况。 Mary won’t buy the skirt. 玛丽不肯买这件裙子。(表意愿) Mary won’t be paying this bill. 钱不会由玛丽来付。(单纯地表示将来的情况)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．The agreement will come(come) into force next spring.
2．She will go(go) to the zoo to see the lovely bear next week.
3．He will be wearing(wear) a dark green suit and a yellow tie tomorrow morning.
4．I will be having(have) a talk with him at five o’clock this afternoon.
5．Next Friday I will go to another concert.They will be playing(play) some music by Mozart at that time.
Ⅱ.完成下列语段，尽可能多地使用本单元的语法
(应用文写作之暑期计划)
Dear Tom，
The summer holiday 1.is approaching/coming/drawing near(即将来临)．To enrich my life，I 2.will take part in/participate in (将参加) a Dragon Boat Training Camp，which 3.will start on July 10 and last for 5 days(将在7月10日开始，将持续5天)．
I 4.shall/will be enjoying an exciting sport (将在享受一项激动人心的运动) at that time.Meanwhile，I 5.shall/will be experiencing traditional Chinese culture(将在体验中国传统文化) in person.I am greatly convinced that I 6.will have an unforgettable holiday(将有一个难忘的假期)．
7．What will you be doing(你将在做什么) during your coming summer holiday Your early reply will be greatly appreciated.
Yours，
Li Hua
课时精练(三)
A卷(63分)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空(共7小题；每小题2分，满分14分)
1．I will be having (have) an English class at 8 tomorrow.
2．If I see the famous astronaut next week，I will express(express) my admiration from the bottom of my heart.
3．At 2 o’clock tomorrow，I shall/will be flying(fly) to New York.
4．At this time tomorrow，he will be lying(lie)on the beach and enjoying the sunshine.
5．Tomorrow will be(be) Sunday and I am going to visit the city museum together with my classmates.
6．Learning that you will graduate(graduate) from university，I am eager to know about your future plan.
7．The minister will be giving(give) a speech at this time the day after tomorrow.
Ⅱ.完成句子(共6小题；每小题4分，满分24分)
1．约翰兴奋地说道：“明天这个时候我们将正在市场卖爆米花。”
John said excitedly，“We will be selling popcorn in the market at this time tomorrow.”
2．下周天将在报告厅举行英语演讲比赛。
An English speech competition will be held in the lecture hall next Sunday.
3．如果你努力，一年后你将被你的理想大学录取。
If you make great efforts，you will be admitted to your ideal university in one year.
4．下个星期的这时候，我们将在那个工厂劳动。
At this time next week we shall/will be working in that factory.
5．明天下午三点，我们将在开派对。
We’ll be having a party at three o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
6．他有空时将为那个组织起草一份文件。
When he is free，he will draft a document for that organization.
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分)
Google researchers have developed an AI tool，called MusicLM，which is designed to create music based on a set of descriptive words.While it is not the first AI music tool to launch，MusicLM demonstrates remarkable creative ability in generating music from limited inputs.To use the system，users enter words that describe the type of music they want to create，such as “a continuous calming violin backed by a soft guitar sound”．These descriptions can include different music styles，instruments，or existing sounds.The more detailed the description，the better the system can attempt to produce the desired music.
MusicLM has generated several examples of music based on one or two word descriptions such as “jazz” or “techno”．The system can also create music from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.The resulting music closely matches the input description.According to the team，the system can also generate music based on a person’s own singing，whistling，or playing an instrument.It produces high quality music that can last several minutes while being staunch to the written descriptions.
Although the MusicLM system is not yet available to the public，Google has released a dataset(数据集) of more than 5,500 music writing pairs，prepared by professional musicians called MusicCaps.This dataset can help advance the progress of other AI music generators.
The MusicLM system is an exciting development in the field of AI generated music.It has the potential to help users quickly and easily create high quality music.However，the team also acknowledges that machine learning has some risks associated with it.Just like any emerging technology，it is vital to thoughtfully examine and resolve any ethical issues that may surface.
In conclusion，MusicLM is a promising tool that can generate high quality music based on limited inputs.Its ability to create music from descriptions，singing，whistling，or playing an instrument is impressive.While its potential is exciting，it is crucial to address any ethical concerns that may arise from using this new technology.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了谷歌研发出一款叫作MusicLM的人工智能工具，它可以基于书面描述等内容创作音乐。
1．How does MusicLM work
A．It adapts music from recordings.
B．It generates music from written descriptions.
C．It teaches users how to play a musical instrument.
D．It recommends songs based on a user’s listening history.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中“To use the system，users enter words that describe the type of music they want to create”和“The more detailed the description，the better the system can attempt to produce the desired music.”可知，MusicLM根据用户输入的他们想要的音乐类型的描述而创造音乐。故选B。
2．What does the underlined word “staunch” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Blind. B．Important.
C．Original. D．Faithful.
答案　D
解析　词义猜测题。根据第二段中“The resulting music closely matches the input description.”可知，生成的音乐与描述非常匹配，由此可知，画线词所在句子意为“它可以产生可以持续几分钟的高质量的音乐，同时忠于书面描述”，即staunch意为“忠实的”，与faithful同义。故选D。
3．Why did Google release the MusicCaps dataset
A．To allow the public to use MusicLM.
B．To display the capabilities of MusicLM.
C．To help develop other AI music generators.
D．To promote the MusicCaps music writing service.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“This dataset can help advance the progress of other AI music generators.”可知，谷歌发布数据集是为了帮助发展其他人工智能音乐生成器。故选C。
4．What can be the best title for the passage
A．MusicLM—an Example of AI Systems
B．Google’s MusicLM—AI Music Creation
C．Risks and Benefits of AI generated Music
D．Using MusicCaps Dataset to Advance AI Music
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据第一段中“Google researchers have developed an AI tool，called MusicLM，which is designed to create music based on a set of descriptive words.”可知，文章介绍了谷歌研发出一款叫作MusicLM的人工智能工具，它可以基于书面描述等内容创作音乐。故选B。
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Do you know Dunhuang Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes,1. UNESCO World Heritage Site，elements of which are 2. display in an ongoing exhibition at the National Base for International Cultural Trade，Beijing.Painted sculptures and other items of cultural heritage have been reproduced，while the caves 3. are now closed have been reproduced in digital form.
The exhibition area,4. (cover) some 1,600 square meters，features the results of research on nearly 50 sets of cultural relics from the Dunhuang Academy.5. the real grotto in Dunhuang is no longer open to the public，the digitally 6. (restore) grotto can be protected forever in the digital space.
The exhibition will last for three years.It is the first time that the Dunhuang Academy 7._______(hold) such a long exhibition in Beijing.By the end of 2021，the “digital Dunhuang project” had completed the digital 8. (collect)of 268 grottoes.Such projects have provided a means of protecting China’s cultural heritage for future generations，while making it more 9. (wide) available both at home and abroad.It is hoped that the “digital Dunhuang” will not only allow more audiences 10. (experience)the artistic charm of Dunhuang，but also promote exchanges between cultures along the Belt and Road under new historical conditions.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了敦煌的一些元素正在北京的国家对外文化贸易基地展出。
1．答案　a
解析　考查冠词。分析句子结构并结合句意可知，UNESCO World Heritage Site和the Mogao Grottoes构成同位语，空处填入不定冠词表泛指，且UNESCO的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
2．答案　on
解析　考查介词。结合句意表示“展出”可知，短语为 on display。故填on。
3．答案　that/which
解析　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词为caves，指物，且空处在从句中作主语。故填that/which。
4．答案　covering
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处需用非谓语动词作定语，主语The exhibition area与cover为逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词形式。故填covering。
5．答案　Although/Though/While
解析　考查连词。空处引导让步状语从句，意为“虽然”，应用although、though或while；且空处位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Although/Though/While。
6．答案　restored
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处是非谓语动词作定语修饰grotto，restore与grotto是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词形式。故填restored。
7．答案　has held
解析　考查动词的时态和主谓一致。在“It is the first/second/third/...time＋从句”结构中，从句中的谓语动词用现在完成时；the Dunhuang Academy为第三人称单数。故填has held。
8．答案　collection
解析　考查名词。空处作had completed的宾语，应用其名词形式，且此处特指268个石窟的数字采集工作，应用单数。故填collection。
9．答案　widely
解析　考查副词。空处修饰形容词available，应用副词widely。故填widely。
10．答案　to experience
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处为短语allow sb to do sth，意为“允许某人做某事”。故填to experience。
课时精练(三)
B卷(35分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Last Friday，a robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra(管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea.EveR 6 is about as tall as a person，and has a human like face that can show emotions.Its joints(关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some advanced artificial intelligence programs.Instead，it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform.To make these movements as natural as possible，EveR 6’s movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.
In Friday’s performance，the National Orchestra of South Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”．The concert included five different pieces of music.Two were conducted by EveR 6，and two were conducted by Choi Soo yeoul，who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra.Both conductors worked together on the final piece.
Mr Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved.“The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined，” he said.
But Mr Choi added that the robot’s biggest weakness is that it can’t hear.“Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat，” said Mr Choi.“But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra，so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”
Mr Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”．Instead of musical notes，EveR 6 had instructions for how to play the piece.The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music.Mr Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat.Mr Choi said that once EveR 6 started，the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”．
Mr Choi doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors.But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是由机器人EveR 6参与指挥的一场音乐会的情况以及韩国指挥家崔秀烈对EveR 6的评价。
1．What do we know about EveR 6 from the text
A．It is an experienced conductor.
B．It has a lifelike appearance.
C．It is able to listen to music.
D．It is much shorter than a person.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“EveR 6 is about as tall as a person，and has a human like face that can show emotions.”可知，EveR 6有着类似人类的生动的外观。故选B。
2．What does the underlined word “captured”in paragraph 2 mean
A．Stolen. B．Stopped.
C．Recorded. D．Hidden.
答案　C
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“it has a limited group of movements...To make these movements as natural as possible，EveR 6’s movements are based on those”及画线词后“from real human conductors”可知，为了使这些动作尽可能自然，EveR 6的动作是基于从人类指挥家那里记录到的动作。由此可知，画线词的意思是“记录”。故选C。
3．What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6
A．Waving hands.
B．Keeping the beat.
C．Having instructions.
D．Communicating with musicians.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第五段中的“‘But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra，so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”及第六段中的“Mr Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat.Mr Choi said that once EveR 6 started，the musicians had ‘no choice but to follow its beats’．”可知，与EveR 6相比，人类指挥的优势是会和音乐家交流，故选D。
4．What is the text mainly about
A．A robot conducting an orchestra.
B．An orchestra having performed in South Korea.
C．Modern music combined with technology.
D．Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.
答案　A
解析　主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Last Friday，a robot called EveR 6 led an orchestra(管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea.”并结合下文可知，本文主要介绍了一个指挥管弦乐队的机器人。故选A。
B
Recently，Google researchers published a paper describing results from an artificial intelligence(AI) tool，called MusicLM，built to create music.It is not the first AI music tool to launch.But the examples Google provides demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.AI shows how complex(复杂的) computer systems have been trained to behave in human like ways.Google engineers explain the MusicLM system this way：
First，a user comes up with a word or words that describe the kind of music they want the tool to create.For example，a user could enter this short phrase into the system: “a continuous calming violin backed by a soft guitar sound”．The descriptions entered can include different music styles，instruments or other existing sounds.Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online.Some of the generated music came from just one or two word descriptions，such as “jazz”，or “techno”．The system created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.In the resulting recording，the music seems to keep very close to the description.The team said that the more detailed the description is，the better the system can attempt to produce it.
In addition to generating new music from written descriptions，the team said the system can also create examples based on a person’s own singing，whistling or playing an instrument.The researchers said the tool “produces high quality music...over several minutes，while being faithful to the text conditioning signal”．
Although MusicLM hasn’t been released for public use，Google announced it was releasing a “high quality dataset” of more than 5,500 music writing pairs prepared by professional musicians called MusicCaps.The researchers took that step to assist in the development of other AI music generators.
The MusicLM researchers said they believe they have designed a new tool to help anyone quickly and easily create high quality music selections.However，the team said it also recognizes some risks linked to the machine learning process.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了谷歌开发的名为MusicLM的人工智能工具，该工具可以根据书面描述创作音乐。
5．Which instruction may help create the most accurate music by MusicLM
A．Rock and roll.
B．A piano piece to uplift one’s spirits.
C．Eastern music.
D．A mixed sound of guitar and violin.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“The team said that the more detailed the description is，the better the system can attempt to produce it.”可知，描述越详细，系统越能更好地尝试生成音乐，结合选项可推知，B项(一首振奋精神的钢琴曲)描述得最详细。故选B。
6．Why did Google release the MusicCaps dataset
A．To allow the public to use MusicLM.
B．To display the capabilities of MusicLM.
C．To help develop other AI music generators.
D．To promote the MusicCaps music writing service.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Google announced it was releasing a ‘high quality dataset’...The researchers took that step to assist in the development of other AI music generators”可知，谷歌发布MusicCaps数据集是为了帮助开发其他AI音乐生成器。故选C。
7．What will be probably talked about following the last paragraph
A．Problems about the new tool.
B．Advantages of using MusicLM.
C．Background of the research team.
D．Application of AI technology.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“However，the team said it also recognizes some risks linked to the machine learning process.”可知，最后一段提到了与机器学习过程相关的一些风险，所以可推知，接下来应该是讨论具体的风险有哪些。故选A。
8．What is the main idea of the passage
A．MusicCaps behaves in human like ways.
B．AI makes music accessible to ordinary people.
C．Musicians recognize the true value of MusicLM.
D．MusicLM creates music from written descriptions.
答案　D
解析　主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段第一句、第三句以及第二段内容可知，本文主要讲述了MusicLM可以根据书面描述创作音乐。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Joy took Teresa’s hand in its mouth and led her to the living room.Her son，Dominic,20，lay in a chair with his eyes closed and 1 for breath.Thanks to the dog，the boy was saved again before it was too 2 .
Two years ago，when Dominic met Joy，he had no idea how 3 it would become to him.Driving home，he noticed a 4 dog along the road.Without hesitation，he brought it to the vet who said the dog might not 5 the bad condition it was in.The boy left with worry.
One week later，Dominic returned to the vet，only to be 6 to see the dog come closer with all its strength and 7 him like an old friend! The boy laughed.He kept the dog，named it Joy and 8 it back to health.
Soon Joy had the chance to return the 9 .Dominic had his first allergy attack four months later.He suddenly 10 at the gate where Joy kept barking hard for attention until the mom rushed out in time.
Since then there has been a special 11 between Dominic and Joy.The dog is gentle，sensitive and 12 ，staying close to Dominic day and night.“I can be 13 ，” his mother says，“knowing that Joy is watching over Dominic.”
Her son puts it more 14 ，“Joy and I 15 each other.”
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一个名叫多米尼克的男孩和一只名叫乔伊的狗相互拯救的感人故事。
1．A.waved B．struggled
C．hoped D．cried
答案　B
解析　wave挥手；struggle努力；hope希望；cry哭泣。根据下文中的“the boy was saved again”可推知，多米尼克闭着眼睛躺在椅子上，努力呼吸。故选B。
2．A.late B．expensive
C．quick D．difficult
答案　A
解析　late迟的；expensive昂贵的；quick快速的；difficult困难的。根据“Thanks to the dog，the boy was saved again”可知，多亏了这只狗，男孩在为时已晚之前又得救了。故选A。
3．A.friendly B．lovely
C．significant D．clever
答案　C
解析　friendly友好的；lovely可爱的；significant有意义的，重要的；clever聪明的。 根据上文“ Thanks to the dog，the boy was saved again before it was too .”可知，当多米尼克遇到乔伊时，他还不知道它对他来说有多么重要。故选C。
4．A.neat B．weak
C．pretty D．gentle
答案　B
解析　neat整齐的；weak虚弱的；pretty漂亮的；gentle温柔的。根据下文“Without hesitation，he brought it to the vet”可知，他注意到路边有一条看起来很虚弱的狗。故选B。
5．A.recognize B．survive
C．change D．expect
答案　B
解析　recognize识别；survive幸存，艰难度过；expect期望。根据“the bad condition it was in”以及下文的“The boy left with worry.”可知，兽医说这只狗在这种糟糕的情况下可能活不了。故选B。
6．A.amazed B．panicked
C．encouraged D．disappointed
答案　A
解析　amazed惊讶的；panicked惊慌的；encouraged受鼓励的；disappointed失望的。根据该句中的“to see the dog come closer with all its strength and him like an old friend”可知，多米尼克回到兽医那里，这只狗使出全身的力气走近他，像老朋友一样欢迎他，这让多米尼克很惊讶。故选A。
7．A.teach B．guide
C．know D．greet
答案　D
解析　guide指导；greet打招呼，欢迎。根据上文“to see the dog come closer with all its strength”可推知，狗使出全身的力气走近他，像老朋友一样欢迎他！故选D。
8．A.pushed B．repaid
C．nursed D．sent
答案　C
解析　push推；repay偿还；nurse照料；send寄。根据该句中“He kept the dog”以及“back to health”可推知，多米尼克收养了这只狗，悉心照料，让它恢复了健康。故选C。
9．A.favor B．value
C．patience D．praise
答案　A
解析　favor恩惠；value价值；patience耐心；praise赞扬。根据上文“He kept the dog，named it Joy and it back to health.”可知，多米尼克对乔伊很好，不久，乔伊有机会回报他对它的恩惠。故选A。
10．A.passed away B．stopped by
C．fell apart D．passed out
答案　D
解析　pass away去世；stop by顺便拜访；fall apart破裂，崩溃；pass out昏倒。根据上文“Dominic had his first allergy attack four months later.”可知，多米尼克过敏发作，突然昏倒，乔伊不停地叫着以引起注意。故选D。
11．A.direction B．team
C．connection D．function
答案　C
解析　direction方向；team队伍；connection联系；function功能。根据下文“The dog is gentle，sensitive and ，staying close to Dominic day and night.”可知，多米尼克和乔伊之间建立了一种特殊的联系。故选C。
12．A.protective B．comfortable
C．amusing D．polite
答案　A
解析　protective保护的；comfortable舒服的；amusing有趣的；polite礼貌的。根据“gentle，sensitive”以及“staying close to Dominic day and night”可知，这只狗温柔、敏感、有保护欲，日夜不离多米尼克的身边。故选A。
13．A.at a loss B．careless
C．hesitant D．at peace
答案　D
解析　at a loss不知所措；hesitant犹豫的；at peace平静，安心。根据下文“knowing that Joy is watching over Dominic”可知，有乔伊守护多米尼克，妈妈感觉心里平静，不必担心。故选D。
14．A.happily B．briefly
C．frequently D．certainly
答案　B
解析　briefly简单地；frequently频繁地；certainly确切地，当然。根据下文“Joy and I each other.”可知，多米尼克用一句话简单地说明了自己和乔伊的关系。故选B。
15．A.wanted B．met
C．saved D．encouraged
答案　C
解析　根据上文“Thanks to the dog，the boy was saved again before it was too .”以及“Without hesitation，he brought it to the vet”可知，乔伊和多米尼克互相拯救了对方。故选C。Section Ⅳ　Using Language (1)—Listening and Speaking
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
1．What is Dr Han’s attitude to future computers
A．Negative.
B．Positive.
C．Unconcerned.
答案　B
2．What is Vincent Black
A．A computer scientist.
B．A TV programme host.
C．An architect.
答案　C
3．Where does Vincent Black’s inspiration come from
A．A kind of water flower.
B．The rising sea level.
C．Global warming.
答案　A
Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
Host：On today’s episode of “Future Changes”， we talk with two experts from different fields, Dr Han and Vincent Black, to hear their 1.predictions about the future. First, Dr Han, could you please tell our audience what you do
Dr Han：Certainly. I’m 2.a computer scientist.
Host：And could you please tell us your prediction
Dr Han：Yes, well, I forecast that computers will be cleverer than us in the future. I think that people will also be 3.programming computers to think like humans.
Host：That’s very interesting, but aren’t you worried that such computers would be dangerous
Dr Han：Not at all. This is because we’ll be programming them to not think in ways that may harm humans. In fact, we’ll also be 4.creating machines to help people internally. For example, I think scientists will put some small intelligent machines, called nanobots, inside our bodies to 5.increase our abilities.
Host：Wow! That would make each one of us 6.superhuman! And Vincent, could you please tell us about your job
Vincent Black：Certainly. I’m an architect. I design buildings.
Host：And what is your prediction about the buildings of the future
Vincent Black：It’s about the cities of the future, actually. I believe that cities 7.floating on water are part of the world’s future.
Host：Oh, really What might make us want to do that
Vincent Black：Yes. With 8.global warming causing polar ice to melt, the sea level rising by many metres is a very realistic prospect. Instead of moving people away from the sea, I think that people could move into housing in cities that float.
Host：That sounds very 9.innovative. Could you please give us more details
Vincent Black：Sure. Well, I’ve developed a plan by designing a city that 10.borrows many ideas from the giant water lily, a flower that floats on water.Moreover...Section Ⅴ　Using Language (2)—Reading for Writing
Activity 1　Read for details [细节把握]
1．Why do many people oppose driverless cars
A．They think new technology is unnecessary.
B．They think driverless mode is dangerous.
C．They are the families of the deceased.
D．The company didn’t apologise for the accident.
答案　B
2．What can we learn about the Amish
A．They live happily in the absence of new technology.
B．They would like to live in large and polluted cities.
C．They are proud of owning cars and using the Internet.
D．They want to follow the lives of the rich and famous.
答案　A
3. What makes finding opportunities in life much easier
A．A driverless car in the city.
B．The absence of new technology.
C．The weather tracking programme.
D．The Internet.
答案　D
4. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．The benefits the writer gets from new technology.
B．The importance of technological advances.
C．The social media network.
D．The scary side of change.
答案　A
5．What’s the author’s attitude to new technology
A．Negative. B．Favorable.
C．Critical. D．Doubtful.
答案　B
Activity 2　 Read for structures [文章架构]
Activity 3　Read for language features [增分靓句]
1．Find out the sentence concerning the disadvantages of new technology.(找出关于新技术的劣势的句子)
On the one hand，there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology.
2．Find out the sentence concerning the advantages of new technology.(找出关于新技术的优势的句子)
On the other hand，new technology has provided people everywhere with many benefits over the years.
3．Find out the sentence that describes the author’s opinion.(找出描写作者观点的句子)
Personally，I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.
Ⅰ.补句子　析结构
1．In the article，various(vary) people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.(P20 Para.1)
结构分析：此句是复合句，that引导宾语从句，developing driverless cars是动词 ing形式作介词of的宾语。
汉语翻译：在这篇报道中，多位人士表示公众应该反对发展无人驾驶汽车这一想法。
2．Hence，we should cease accepting (accept) technology just because it is new.(P20 Para.1)
结构分析：此句是复合句，because引导的是原因状语从句。
汉语翻译：所以，我们应停止仅仅因为技术是新的就接受它。
3．The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident，but the families of the deceased said it was not enough.(P20 Para.1)
结构分析：此句是but连接的并列复合句，第一个分句中含有that引导的宾语从句，第二个分句中含有省略了that的宾语从句。
汉语翻译：该报称汽车公司已经为此次事故道歉，但是死者家属表示这还不够。
4．On the one hand，there are many different groups(group) of people around the world who live happily in the absence(absent) of new technology.(P20 Para.2)
结构分析：此句是复合句，who live happily...是定语从句，修饰先行词many different groups of people。
汉语翻译：一方面，世界上有许多不同群体的人，在没有新技术的情况下依然过着幸福的生活。
5.Probably(probable) the most well known are the Amish，a group of Christians living in rural America.(P20 Para.2)
结构分析：此句是倒装句，a group of Christians...是the Amish的同位语，living in rural America是动词 ing形式作定语。
汉语翻译：也许最广为人知的要数阿曼门诺派——生活在美国乡村的一个基督教群体。
6．It could even be argued that the Amish’s quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural (nature) environment rather than living in large，polluted(pollute) cities.(P20 Para.2)
结构分析：此句是复合句。it是形式主语，that引导真正的主语从句，其中since引导原因状语从句。
汉语翻译：甚至有人认为， 阿曼门诺派的生活质量更高，因为他们生活在自然的环境中，怡然自得，而不是生活在污染严重的大城市里。
7．For example，the latest weather tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings (warning) about potential natural(nature) disasters，which saves many lives.(P20 Para.3)
结构分析：此句是复合句，which saves many lives是非限制性定语从句。
汉语翻译：例如，最新的追踪天气的计算机程序为人们提供潜在自然灾害的种种预警，挽救了许多生命。
8．It has also made finding(find) opportunities in life much easier，as it allows people to make(make) larger networks of friends through using social media.(P20 Para.3)
结构分析：此句是复合句，as引导的是原因状语从句，using social media是动词 ing形式作介词through的宾语。
汉语翻译：互联网还使人们在生活中更加容易找到机会，因为它让人们能够通过社交媒体建立更大的朋友圈。
9．My health monitor，which I wear all the time，has also helped me get/to get(get) into the best shape of my life.(P20 Para.4)
结构分析：此句是复合句，which I wear all the time是非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词my health monitor。
汉语翻译：我一直随身佩戴的健康监护仪也帮助我达到了生活中的最佳状态。
Ⅱ.研典句　学用法
make＋it＋形容词/名词＋(for sb)＋ to do sth
Moreover，the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.(P20 Para.3)
此外，互联网使朋友和家人即使天各一方也能轻松保持联系。
结构分析：此句是复合句。主句the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily 中的it是形式宾语，possible是宾语补足语，不定式to keep in touch easily是真正的宾语；even if引导让步状语从句。
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用于该句型的动词还有：think，consider，find，feel，believe等。
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(1)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，应用文写作)我认为每天读半小时英文报Youth对我们学生来说非常有用。因此，我使每天读英文报成为一种惯例。
I think/consider it quite useful for us students to read the English newspaper Youth for half an hour on a daily basis.As a consequence，I make it a rule for me to read it every day.
(2)(2020·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)约翰感觉帮助处在困境中的人是他的责任，因此，他毫不犹豫地通过做爆米花帮助伯纳德摆脱困境。
John felt it his duty/responsibility to help others in trouble and hence，he didn’t hesitate to help Bernard out of difficulty by making popcorn.
(3)(应用文写作之求助信)我发现很难适应那个遥远国家的生活，所以我写信请求你的帮助。
I find it difficult to adapt (myself) to the life in the distant country，so I am writing to ask for your help.
the way作先行词的定语从句
Of course，when new technology changes the way we live，it can be a scary prospect.(P20 Para.4)
当然，当新技术改变我们的生活方式时，它可能会产生出一个让人担惊受怕的前景。
结构分析：此句是复合句。when引导的是时间状语从句，其中we live是省略了that/in which的定语从句，修饰先行词the way；本句的主句it can be a scary prospect是“主系表”结构。
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the way作先行词的定语从句中，当关系词在定语从句中作方式状语时，用that或in which引导都可以，在现代英语倾向于省略关系词；
the way作先行词的定语从句中，当关系词在定语从句中作主语或宾语时，用that或which引导均可，作宾语时可省略关系词。
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(1)(2023·全国乙，书面表达)我写信是想告诉你小笼包的制作方法，这是我在暑假里学到的新技能。
I am writing to tell you the way (that/in which) Xiaolongbao is made and this is the new skill I have learnt during the summer vacation.
(2)(应用文写作之求助信)你能给提供我一种容易操作的方法吗？
Could you be kind enough to offer me a way that/which is easy to operate
本单元的写作任务是写评论性文章。
介绍讨论的主题(开头句)：
1．Recently we have had a heated discussion/debate about whether...
最近我们就是否……展开了激烈的讨论。
2．I’m writing to tell you about a discussion/debate we have had about...
我写信告诉你我们关于……的讨论。
3．There is a widespread concern over the issue that...But it is well known that the opinions concerning this hot topic vary from person to person.
有一个广泛引起关注的问题……。但众所周知有关这个热点话题的观点因人而异。
4．Nowadays many people prefer...，because it plays a significant role in our daily life.
现如今很多人更喜欢……，因为它在我们的日常生活中扮演着一个重要的角色。
5．Just as an old saying goes，“Every coin has two sides.”．..is not an exception.It has both advantages and disadvantages.
正如古老谚语所说：“凡事都有两面性。”……也不例外。它既有有利的一面，也有不利的一面。
6．People’s opinions on...vary from person to person.Some people say that...To them，...
关于……人们的观点各不相同，一些人认为(说)……在他们看来，……
过渡句：
1．The answers to these questions vary from person to person.
这些问题的答案因人而异。
2．Opinions of the issue/Attitudes towards the problem often differ sharply/widely.
对于这个问题的观点/态度迥异。
3．Different people，however，have different opinions on this matter/issue.
然而，不同的人对这个问题有不同的看法。
介绍正方观点：
1．Some people hold the view that/argue that/maintain that...
一些人持有这种观点/主张/坚持认为……
2．It clearly enables people to solve/enjoy...
它显然使人们能够解决/享有……
介绍反方观点：
1．Despite all the advantages，it also brings its own problems.
尽管有这些好处，它也带来了它自己的问题。
2．However/Nevertheless，others are opposed to...
然而，其他人反对……
3．The chief problem is that...
主要的问题是……
表明自己的观点：
1．Personally，I disagree with/advocate...
我个人看来，我不同意/提倡……
2．Whether it is beneficial or harmful，one thing is clear that...
不管它是有益的还是有害的，有一件事是清晰的……
3．Consequently，I’m confident that a bright future is waiting for us.
因此，我相信一个崭新的未来正在等待着我们。
4．As far as I am concerned，I agree with the latter opinion to some extent.I think that...
至于我，在某种程度上我同意后面的观点。我认为……
5．In a word，the whole society should pay close attention to the problem of...Only in this way can we...in the future.
总而言之，整个社会应该密切关注……这个问题。只有这样，我们才能在将来……
6．If every member is willing to contribute himself to the society，it will be better and better.
如果每个人都愿意为社会贡献自己的一分力量，这个社会将会变得越来越好。
假设你是李华，最近你班就“使用手机的利与弊”进行了讨论，请根据讨论结果，写一封信向校报编辑反映此事。
赞成的理由 反对的理由 你的看法
联系他人便利；获得更多的学习资源。 沉溺手机；浏览不健康网站。 ……
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Editor，
Yours，
Li Hua
第一步　审题谋篇
第二步　遣词造句
核心词汇　(含本单元词汇)
1．偏爱 have a preference for
2．一……就…… the instant/instantly
3．打开 switch on
4．相关的relevant
5．提倡advocate
6．尽管如此；不过；然而 nevertheless
7．反对做某事 be opposed to/oppose doing sth
8．与……保持联系 keep in touch with...
9．对某人冷淡 keep sb at a distance
10．把……与……结合起来 combine...and/with...
11．忙于做某事 be occupied (in) doing sth
连词成句　(含本单元句型)
1．一些学生偏爱手机。
Some students have a preference for cellphones.
2．手机让联系亲戚和朋友更方便。
Cellphones make it more convenient to keep in touch with friends and relatives.
3．他们一打开手机，就能够获得相关的学习资源。
The instant/Instantly they switch on cellphones，they can obtain relevant learning resources.
4．然而，有一些学生反对过多地使用手机。
Nevertheless，there are some students who are opposed to/oppose using cellphones too much.
5．许多学生忙于玩手机以至于他们对身边的人很冷淡。
Many students are so occupied (in) playing cellphones that they keep those around them at a distance.
6．由于网上有许多不健康的网站，他们的身心会受到很大伤害。
As many unhealthy websites are on the Internet，they will suffer a lot physically and mentally.
7．我提倡所有学生把使用手机和面对面的交流结合起来。
I advocate that all the students (should) combine using cellphones with face to face communication.
第三步　句式升级
1．将句5改成倒装句。
So occupied (in) playing cellphones are many students that they keep those around them at a distance.
2．用with复合结构改写句6。
With many unhealthy websites on the Internet，they will suffer a lot physically and mentally.
第四步　组句成篇
用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇80个词左右的英语短文。
参考范文
Dear Editor，
Recently our class has had a discussion about whether the cellphone benefits us or not.
Some students have a preference for cellphones.Cellphones make it more convenient to keep in touch with friends and relatives.The instant/Instantly they switch on cellphones，they can obtain relevant learning resources.Nevertheless，there are some students who are opposed to/oppose using cellphones too much.So occupied (in) playing cellphones are many students that they keep those around them at a distance.Besides，with many unhealthy websites on the Internet，they will suffer a lot physically and mentally.
Personally，I advocate that all the students (should) combine using cellphones with face to face communication.
Yours，
Li Hua
课时精练(四)
A卷(45分)
Ⅰ.单句写作(课文佳句仿写)(共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分)
(应用文写作之倡议书)
1．为了创建和谐的网络环境，我强烈提倡我们做文明网民。(advocate)
In order to create a harmonious network environment, I strongly advocate our/us being civilized netizens/I strongly advocate that we (should) be civilized netizens.
2．由于网络上有各种各样的信息，我反对学生浏览不好的网页。(oppose)
With various kinds of information on the Internet，I oppose/am opposed to students’/students browsing bad webpages.
3．另外，许多学生忙于上网以至于经常旷课。(be occupied in；absent)
Besides, many students are so occupied in surfing the Internet that they are often absent from school.
4．一些学生甚至忍不住在一座陌生的城市见网友，这有可能导致一些意外的后果。(resist)
Some students even can’t resist meeting net friends in a strange city, which may bring about some unexpected consequences.
5．总之，我认为强调网络安全的重要性是非常必要的。(find it＋adj.＋to do)
To sum up, I find it quite necessary to lay emphasis on the importance of network security.
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分)
As many as 300 million full time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has made platforms like ChatGPT，according to Goldman Sachs economists.
They predicted in a report Sunday that 18% of work globally could be computerized，with the effects caused more deeply in advanced economies than emerging markets.That’s partly because white collar workers are seen to be more at risk than manual laborers.Administrative workers and lawyers are expected to be most affected，the economists said，compared to the “little effect” seen on physically demanding or outdoor occupations，such as construction and repair work.
In the United States and Europe，about two thirds of current jobs “are exposed to some degree of AI automation”，and up to a quarter of all work could be done by AI completely，the bank estimates.
Further use of such AI will likely lead to job losses，the Goldman Sachs economists wrote.But they noted that technological innovation that initially displaces workers has historically also created employment growth in the long run.
While workplaces may shift，widespread adoption of AI could ultimately increase labor productivity—and boost global GDP by 7% annually over a 10 year period，according to Goldman Sachs economists.
“Although the impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant，most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than replaced by AI，” the economists added.“Most workers are employed in occupations that are partially exposed to AI automation and，following AI adoption，will likely apply at least some of their freed up capacity toward productive activities that increase output.”
Of US workers expected to be affected，for instance,25% to 50% of their workload “can be replaced”， the researchers added.“The combination of significant labor cost savings，new job creation，and a productivity boost for non displaced workers raises the possibility of a labor productivity boom like those that followed the emergence of earlier general purpose technologies like the electric motor and personal computer.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。未来多达3亿全职工作岗位可能受到人工智能的影响，以某种方式实现自动化。虽然这可能导致失业，但长远来看，这可以减少劳动力成本、创造新的就业岗位、提高劳动生产率。
1．Who are less likely to be affected by AI automation according to paragraph 2
A．Lawyers.
B．Repairmen.
C．White collar workers.
D．Administrative workers.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Administrative workers and lawyers are expected to be most affected，the economists said，compared to the ‘little effect’ seen on physically demanding or outdoor occupations，such as construction and repair work.”可知，行政工作者和律师这些白领员工受到的影响比建筑工作者和维修工作者大，所以结合选项，维修工受到的影响较小。故选B。
2．What can we learn about AI according to Goldman Sachs economists
A．AI has caused huge job losses.
B．AI may increase labor productivity.
C．AI has replaced most jobs and industries.
D．AI may cause little impact on the labor market.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第五段内容“高盛经济学家表示，虽然工作场所可能会发生变化，但广泛采用AI最终可能会提高劳动生产率，并在10年内每年将全球GDP提高7%”可知，AI可能会提高劳动生产率。故选B。
3．Why did the researchers mention some US workers in the last paragraph
A．To show the benefits of AI.
B．To show using AI wasted a lot of money.
C．To show AI had a bad effect on US workers.
D．To show some US workers didn’t want to work.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。最后一段中的“Of US workers expected to be affected，for instance,25% to 50% of their workload ‘can be replaced’，the researchers added.”指出人工智能可以取代美国工人的25%至50%的工作量。结合接下来研究者说的话可知，AI替代一些工作量可以促进劳动生产率的提高。由此可推测出，研究者提到美国工人是为了表明AI的好处。故选A。
4．What’s the best title for the text
A．The Impacts of AI
B．The Concept of AI
C．The Development of AI
D．The Achievements of AI
答案　A
解析　标题归纳题。文章首段点明主旨，指出人工智能会对全球许多工作产生影响。再结合接下来的内容可知，高盛经济学家具体讨论了人工智能对工作岗位和劳动生产率的影响。由此可推测出，本文围绕“人工智能的影响”展开。A项“人工智能的影响”最适合作文章标题。故选A。
Ⅲ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是李华，最近英文报社在征稿，主题为“The advantages and disadvantages of the robots”。请你根据以下要点用英语写一篇文章，发给英文报社。
1．机器人的好处；
2．机器人的坏处；
3．你的观点。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文
Robots have entered ordinary people’s life widely since the past century.People have different attitudes towards robots.
Some people are in favour of the application of robots.Robots are beneficial due to their high working efficiency.They are able to work faster and more efficiently，which increases productivity.Not only are the robots productive，but also they can help the recovery of patients.If a person’s leg gets injured，the devices equipped on his leg could help him walk even faster than before.
However，some people are opposed to the application of robots.They argue that using robots massively could lead to fewer job opportunities.In some cases，robots will replace people’s position.In some factories，many employees get dismissed.
Personally，the advantages of robots outweigh the disadvantages.We should make use of robots properly.
课时精练(四)
B卷(32.5分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Maestro Martins，from Brazil，fell in love with the piano when he learned to play at the age of eight.He then went on to become a famous classical pianist.His life was devoted to the piano.However，in 1965，this musician suffered an injury that left him with damage in one arm.Martins could play with one hand but suffered from a neurological(神经系统的) problem.This resulted in a lack of good control of his hands.
Determined to recover and play the piano，he went through 24 operations.None of the procedures worked.Yet he pursued his love of music and he became a composer.Martins travelled the world as a composer with some of the best European and American orchestras(管弦乐队)．
His life then took a beautiful turn.Industrial designer Ubiratan Bizarro Costa came up with a solution for him，presenting Martins with a pair of bionic(仿生的) gloves.The black gloves have iron rods made with a 3D printer，so after a finger is lowered onto a piano key，the gloves assist it to spring back.
With tears streaming down his face，Martins felt true gratitude as he started to play his favorite piano.“To be able to use all ten fingers again more than 20 years later is a miracle for me at the age of 80，” Martins said.It gave Martins pause to simply appreciate one’s fingers for all the work，creativity，and skills they could offer.And now Martins’ dream has actually come true; he has been reunited with his beloved piano; his fingers are now flying across the keys merrily.
As for Bizarro，he plans to produce and export his bionic gloves.His discovery may renew hope for many people around the world.Some people will be able to use their fingers once again.His invention will show how emotional，creative，and inspiring one’s fingers can actually be.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。因受伤而不能演奏钢琴的马丁斯出于对音乐的热爱成了一名作曲家。然而，仿生手套使他重拾热爱的钢琴演奏。
1．What do we know about Martins from the first paragraph
A．He showed a talent for piano at a young age.
B．He gave up playing the piano after falling ill.
C．He developed a passion for piano to kill time.
D．He had great difficulty playing the piano after an injury.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据首段最后三句“However，in 1965，this musician suffered an injury that...This resulted in a lack of good control of his hands.”可推知，他受伤后弹钢琴有很大困难。故选D。
2．What did Martins do after his operations
A．He continued devoting himself to the music career.
B．He travelled overseas to enjoy concerts with friends.
C．He looked for special piano keys to work on music creations.
D．He assisted Ubiratan Bizarro Costa to produce bionic gloves.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段前三句“Determined to recover and play the piano，he went through 24 operations.None of the procedures worked.Yet he pursued his love of music and he became a composer.”可知，马丁斯在手术后继续致力于音乐事业。故选A。
3．How did Martins feel while playing with the bionic gloves
A．He was proud of his achievements.
B．He felt concerned about his future career.
C．He felt a sense of responsibility for music education.
D．He was excited to regain his pleasure in playing the piano.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，仿生手套让马丁斯重拾弹钢琴的乐趣，他感到很激动。故选D。
4．What can we infer about the bionic gloves
A．They will help more people pursue their dreams.
B．They will become popular for their simple design.
C．They need to be improved to offer better services.
D．They will inspire more people to study musical instruments.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据末段第二、三句可推知，仿生手套将帮助更多的人追求他们的梦想，给他们带去希望。故选A。
B
Children like playing make believe and enjoy inventing a variety of characters while immersed(沉浸) in imaginative play.Cooking games are a fantastic way to stimulate imaginative play.Children can act out real life situations and behaviors through pretend play.There are various online cooking games for children as well.For children，they are more than just a fun pastime activity.They also provide a number of developmental and educational benefits.
Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment with ingredients，recipes，and preparation methods.Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset，creativity，and the freedom to make their own choices.
The act of cooking，whether virtual or in the real world，requires a lot of counting and measuring，which promotes the development of fundamental mathematical abilities such as counting and adding.Additionally，many free cooking games online require kids to perform various kitchen tasks or read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions，teaching them to read，improving their vocabulary，and boosting their confidence.
Most cooking games offer an in built social space.For example，playing multiplayer or two player games allows children to interact with others，help each other，laugh together，solve problems in cooperation(合作)，and so on.This is especially convenient for timid or introverted kids who have difficulty reaching out to others in the real world.Online games can help these kids develop self esteem and practice their communication skills，so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.
However，young children can have difficulty finding age appropriate games，using trustworthy and safe platforms，or setting limits on their screen time.Therefore，as adults，we must prioritize the kids’ online safety and well being by helping them select the appropriate games and get the most out of the free cooking games online.
5．What is the benefit of playing multiplayer or two player cooking games
A．Children can communicate with others and learn to be cooperative.
B．Children can learn how to cook together.
C．Children can compete against each other and improve their skills.
D．Children can learn how to use different kitchen tools.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“For example，playing multiplayer or two player games allows children to interact with others，help each other，laugh together，solve problems in cooperation(合作)，and so on.”可知，玩多人或双人在线烹饪游戏可以让孩子们与他人交流、学会合作。故选A。
6．How should the adults ensure children’s online safety and well being
A．Adults should not let children play online games.
B．Adults should help their children select the suitable games.
C．Adults should help their children play online cooking games.
D．Adults should not allow children to play creative games.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Therefore，as adults，we must prioritize the kids’ online safety and well being by helping them select the appropriate games and get the most out of the free cooking games online.”可知，家长应该帮助孩子选择合适的游戏。故选B。
7．What’s the author’s attitude toward online cooking games
A．Negative. B．Neutral.
C．Favorable. D．Indifferent.
答案　B
解析　观点态度题。通读全文可知，第一至四段讲述了在线烹饪游戏的好处，最后一段讲述了孩子玩在线烹饪游戏时可能遇到的问题并提出了解决办法，由此可推测出，作者对在线烹饪游戏不偏不倚，所以作者持中立态度。故选B。
8．Which of the following titles fits best
A．Virtual Cooking: A New Way to Avoid the Kitchen
B．The Benefits of Online Cooking Games for Children
C．Cooking Games: A Waste of Time or a Tool for Building Life Skills
D．Online Cooking: A Way to Improve Children’s Social Skills
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“For children，they are more than just a fun pastime activity.They also provide a number of developmental and educational benefits.”可知，在线烹饪游戏有发展和教育方面的好处，接下来第二、三、四段具体介绍了该游戏的好处，最后一段提到了家长需要帮助孩子从游戏中受益更多。由此可知，本篇文章主要讲述的是在线烹饪游戏对孩子的好处。故选B。
Ⅱ.七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
In college，there are such a huge set of reading tasks.You might fall behind if you do not read before class.Here are reasons why you should read ahead of the class.
Make the most of the class time.Class time is valuable. 1 When you read ahead of time，you are more likely to understand the organization of the lecture.You’ll be better able to figure out what’s important and what isn’t and therefore，take effective notes.
Show respect.Reading ahead of time shows respect for the professor. 2 While professors’ feelings should not be the primary motivator of your behavior，relationships with professors are important.Think ahead—professors are often important resources for advice，recommendation letters，and opportunities.
3 If everything that you hear in class is new，how will you determine whether you understand and whether you have questions If you have read beforehand，you can focus your attention on filling gaps in your understanding by paying more attention during some parts of the lecture and by asking questions.
Take an active part in class. 4 Be ready to answer questions，discuss the topic and do group work.It’s easy to take part when you know the topic.Reading beforehand helps you to understand the material and gives you time to consider your viewpoints and opinions.
Show off.Reading before class lets you show that you’ve read，that you care，and that you are intelligent.You’ll be able to ask good questions and take part in a way that proves preparation，interest，and mastery of the material. 5
A．Many students may get caught unprepared.
B．Most classes require some kind of participation.
C．These are all positive marks in professors’ views.
D．You should make sure that you can follow along.
E．Understand the topic and what you don’t understand.
F．In turn，they can tell when the group is taking a wrong way.
G．It is an easy way to get a better relationship with your professor.
1．答案　D
解析　上文“Class time is valuable.”讲述了上课时间很宝贵，下文“When you read ahead of time，you are more likely to understand the organization of the lecture.”讲述了提前阅读有助于更好地了解课程的组织，所以空处应说的是要确保自己在上课时能跟得上。D项“你应该确保你能跟上”承上启下。故选D。
2．答案　G
解析　上文“Reading ahead of time shows respect for the professor.”讲述了提前阅读是对教授的尊重，G项“这是一种与你的教授建立较好关系的简单方式”承接上文，It指代上文的“Reading ahead of time”。故选G。
3．答案　E
解析　空处是本段的主旨句。本段中的“If you have read beforehand，you can focus your attention on filling gaps in your understanding by paying more attention during some parts of the lecture and by asking questions.”讲述了提前阅读可以让你知道哪些地方需要在课堂上多加注意。由此可推测出，本段主要讲述预读有助于弄清楚自己的薄弱点，E项“理解主题和你不理解的内容”符合题意。故选E。
4．答案　B
解析　空前“Take an active part in class.”是本段主题句，强调了在课堂上参与的重要性，空后“Be ready to answer questions，discuss the topic and do group work.”讲述了参与的具体方式。B项“大多数课程都需要某种参与”照应本段主题，并衔接下文。故选B。
5．答案　C
解析　上文“You’ll be able to ask good questions and take part in a way that proves preparation，interest，and mastery of the material.”讲述了提前阅读能够让你提出好问题，并且证明自己已经提前预习、对课程感兴趣和已经对课程材料熟练掌握。C项“这些在教授们看来都是加分项”对前文进一步总结，符合语境。故选C。

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