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Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking
　　
维度一：品句填词
1.Having settled in that 　　　　　　（偏远的） area， the young man quickly adapted to the new surroundings.
2.It’s very important to keep in mind as many English words and 　　　　　　（短语） as possible.
3.Most marriages fail after between five and nine years. 　　　　　　（然而）， people continue to get married.
4.It was the first time for me to know the daily 　　　　　　（惯例） in a hospital.
5.As you wander about the 　　　　　　（幻想） amusement park， you will be brought into a magic world.
6.You can watch some famous Beijing Opera videos on the Internet or read some 　　　　　　　　（相关的） materials.
7.It was your 　　　　（不断的） encouragement and helpful advice that built up my confidence.
8.　　　　　　 （人工的） intelligence is revolutionizing many industries with its ability to automate tasks and analyse data.
维度二：词形转换
1.On 　　　　　　（switch） on the TV， the little boy got so excited.
2.Not only does it improve our health， it also makes us cheerful and raises our learning 　　　　　　　　（efficient）.
3.As we all know， you have a lot of experience in teaching different subjects， 　　　　　　（innovate） and research.
4.We should 　　　　　　（constant） adjust ourselves to the development of our society.
5.Standing at the top of the TV tower， we could see the mountains in the 　　　　　　（distant） clearly.
6.We 　　　　　　（instant） stepped away and ran as fast as we could to the helicopter.
7.In a sense， parenting is about giving your child 　　　　　　（secure） and love.
8.My parents thought it was 　　　　　　（normal） for a boy to be interested in ballet.
9.This crisis is 　　　　　　（potential） the most serious in the organisation’s history.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1.I do believe that I am very qualified for this voluntary work， because I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（精通英语口语）.
2.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 （我一向全班展示完我们的研究成果）， the class burst into applause.
3.There is a moment when the mouse does not respond.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 （一段时间之后才） I can continue with my tasks.
4.Having butterflies in my stomach， I hesitantly knocked on the old man’s door and 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（试图说服他买我的爆米花）.
5.　　　　　　　　 （从这种意义上来讲）， eating in the museum is forbidden as food and drinks might make the artworks dirty.
6.As you know， I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　（偏爱） space exploration and I have a good command of it.
维度四：课文语法填空
Nowadays，smart homes are 1.　　　　　　 （become） more and more familiar to us with the development of science and technology.They will bring us not only 2.　　　　　　 （secure） but also energy-saving and comfortable life in the future.We will be using advanced technology for automatic control in smart homes， 3.　　　　　　 switches， knobs， and remote controls will 4.　　　　 （replace）.These intelligent controls will respond 5.　　　　　　 voice commands， so you just say aloud 6.　　　　　　 you want and the home system will obey.Besides， smart homes will also monitor your health for you every day， 7.　　　　　　 （send） a warning to your phone， giving you suggestions on a 8.　　　　　　 （health） diet and keeping constant track of your health 9.　　　　　　 （save） your life potentially.Most importantly，smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.If the smart technology will be used 10.　　　　　　 （wide），the quality of our lives will be greatly improved.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
　　（2024·常州高二下学期质检）
Teen Entrepreneurship
by Jack Rosenthal
Jack Rosenthal is the author of Teen Investing， the No.2 book on teen investing on Amazon.He wrote Teen Entrepreneurship as a way to educate other teenagers on what it takes to create their own companies.Jack Rosenthal is currently a 19-year-old student at Babson College in Massachusetts.He’s been an entrepreneur and investor for the last 10 years and has worked on numerous ventures.
You Are What You Risk
by Michele Wucker
You Are What You Risk is a loud call for an entirely new conversation about our relationship with risk and uncertainty.In this ground-breaking book， Michele Wucker examines why it’s so important to understand your risk fingerprint and how to make your risk relationship work better in business， life， and the world.
What If？
by Randall Munroe
Millions of people visit each week to read Randall Munroe’s iconic webcomic.His drawings about science， technology， language， and love have an enormous， dedicated following， as do his deeply researched answers to his fans’ strangest questions.The book features new and never-before-answered questions， along with the most popular answers from the xkcd website.
Zero to One
by Peter Thiel， Blake Masters
Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the world from 1 to n， adding more of something familiar.But when you do something new， you go from 0 to 1.The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system.The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine.Tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in today’s marketplace.They will escape competition altogether， because their businesses will be unique.
1.What’s Jack Rosenthal’s purpose of writing Teen Entrepreneurship？
A.To encourage teens to invest.
B.To help teens to make money.
C.To motivate teens to take risks.
D.To teach teens to start a business.
2.How does Randall Munroe attract his fans？
A.By asking strange questions.
B.By telling interesting stories.
C.By offering brilliant answers.
D.By making scientific research.
3.What would be the best choice for one who intends to create？
A.Teen Entrepreneurship.
B.You Are What You Risk.
C.What If？
D.Zero to One.
B
　　（2024·淄博高二下学期月考）Recently， there have been huge advances in Artificial Intelligence （AI） programs that create art.The programs， which create artworks based on short descriptions， have amazed many people.They have also raised difficult questions.
In April， reported on Dall-E 2， a tool from OpenAI.Dall-E 2 uses AI to create incredible paintings， photos， and other artwork in many different styles based on simple descriptions.Since then， OpenAI has changed its rules to allow anyone to sign up and use the tool.But it’s still putting strong controls on the art that can be created.
But now there are several other AI tools that work in similar ways.These new tools are free or cheap， and don’t have some of Dall-E 2’s limits.Midjourney is a website that allows users to create images from short descriptions.Stable Diffusion is similar， but users can also run the program on their own computers.
The new tools are entertaining and powerful.They allow people to quickly see almost any idea they can imagine， even if they aren’t artists.For some creative workers， like those at companies that create ads or images， the tools allow them to quickly explore new ideas.
Many artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention， prizes and jobs.It’s hard for a single artist to compete against all the art and photography that has ever appeared on the Internet.In August， Jason Allen won first place at the Colorado State Fair with his picture Thé tre D’opéra Spatial， which he created with Midjourney.That upset many people.
The images and the descriptions used to train these AI programs were taken from the Internet.The training images were used without permission， which has raised questions about whether what these tools are doing is fair or legal.
The creators of the training pictures haven’t given permission for their images to be used， but their skills and talents are a huge part of what makes the new tools so successful.Some artists’ groups say artists should get to decide if their work can be used by these tools.
4.What should you do to create artworks with Dall-E 2 or Midjourney？
A.Write a short article.
B.Upload some photos.
C.Draw simple pictures.
D.Offer brief descriptions.
5.How do many artists react to the new AI tools？
A.They welcome them warmly.
B.They accept them unwillingly.
C.They are concerned about them.
D.They are discontented with them.
6.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 5 refer to？
A.Jason Allen’s winning the prize.
B.Jason Allen’s using Midjourney.
C.Jason Allen’s creating a picture.
D.Jason Allen’s attracting attention.
7.Which would be the most suitable title for the text？
A.Why AI Artworks Are Popular
B.How AI Tools Create Artworks
C.AI Art Programs Amaze Public but Upset Artists
D.AI Art Programs Benefit Artists as Well as Public
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
　　（2024·浙江四校高二下学期联考）As the world struggles to deal with the climate crisis， some companies are working to remove polluting carbon dioxide from the air.　8　， but two US companies have recently made important progress.
Scientists say large amounts of CO2 must be removed from the atmosphere and stored.　9　.But there’s so much CO2 in the atmosphere that just planting trees and protecting forests won’t solve the problem.And， when plants and trees die， the carbon they’ve stored gets released again.
That means humans need to come up with ways of removing carbon from the air and storing it.This is called Direct Air Capture （DAC）.
The science of removing carbon from the air is challenging， and it’s still pretty new.　10　， so one puzzle for these companies is how to remove carbon without creating more pollution.
A company called Heirloom has just opened the first DAC plant in the United States.The company heats up the limestone to separate out the CO2， which is then locked away in concrete.The process is extremely expensive.　11　.That’s a tiny amount compared to how much carbon needs to be removed from the atmosphere.But the company says it hopes to remove a billion tons per year by 2035.
　12　.Some people worry that it will take too long for DAC technology to become powerful enough to make a difference.Others worry that focusing on removing carbon could take attention away from more important climate actions， like switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy.But experts say the decision isn’t to do one or the other.The world needs to end fossil fuel use AND pull carbon out of the air.
A.Plants and trees do this naturally
B.That’s a huge and challenging goal
C.Not everyone is excited about carbon removal
D.Graphyte is another US company working on DAC
E.The new plant can remove 1，000 tons of CO2 a year
F.Most DAC processes require a large amount of energy
G.As a matter of fact， CO2 is just a small part of the gases that make up air
8.　 　　　　　9.　　　　　　10.　　　　
11.　　　 12.　　　
Ⅲ.完形填空
　　（2024·济南高二上学期期末考试）What are the best careers for the future？ Many of us would love to have a clear answer to this question.But， of course， nobody can say for sure what the future 　13　.The best we can do is make educated guesses based on past and current 　14　.Still， even educated guesses can help us imagine some pretty astonishing 　15　.
Here’s one thing we know： Change will keep happening.America and the rest of the world will 　16　 social， cultural， economic， environmental， and technological changes.Some changes can be foreseen， but many of them can’t be 　17　.New challenges may arise without any 　18　.
Predicting the best jobs for the future 　19　 understanding that all kinds of variables （变量） will interact in 　20　 and surprising ways.Many of tomorrow’s jobs will likely 　21　 today’s scientific and technological 　22　.But most jobs of the future probably don’t exist yet， and a lot of them haven’t even been 　23　.In fact， according to one estimate from the World Economic Forum， almost two-thirds of today’s kindergarten students will 　24　 have occupations that don’t currently exist.
Of course， some of today’s occupations will continue to be part of the future， but many of them will 　25　 into something entirely new — or disappear altogether.
That’s why it can 　26　 to explore and imagine career possibilities.They can 　27　 new paths forward or suggest ways that you may want to adapt in order to prepare for the future’s most interesting situations.
13.A.expects　　　　　　　B.holds
C.reflects D.preserves
14.A.traditions B.trends
C.memories D.stories
15.A.activities B.opinions
C.possibilities D.numbers
16.A.indicate B.research
C.handle D.experience
17.A.controlled B.avoided
C.predicted D.refused
18.A.warning B.sound
C.message D.symbol
19.A.means B.improves
C.confirms D.requires
20.A.regular B.complex
C.stable D.casual
21.A.bring about B.lead to
C.result from D.make for
22.A.advances B.solutions
C.problems D.projects
23.A.imagined B.witnessed
C.invented D.discovered
24.A.basically B.normally
C.eventually D.hopefully
25.A.exchange B.develop
C.process D.transform
26.A.win B.gain
C.pay D.matter
27.A.reveal B.detect
C.propose D.inform
Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking
基础知识自测
维度一
1.remote　2.phrases　3.Nevertheless　4.routines
5.fantasy　6.relevant　7.constant　8.Artificial
维度二
1.switching　2.efficiency　3.innovation　4.constantly
5.distance　6.instantly　7.security　8.abnormal　9.potentially
维度三
1.have a good command of spoken English
2.The instant I presented our findings to the class
3.It will take some time before
4.tried to persuade him to buy my popcorn
5.In this sense 6.have a preference for
维度四
1.becoming　2.security　3.where　4.be replaced　5.to　6.what　7.sending　8.healthier　9.to save　10.widely
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了四本有关创意、创业和探索的英文畅销书。
1.D　细节理解题。根据对Teen Entrepreneurship一书的介绍可知，Jack Rosenthal写这本书的主要目的是鼓励青少年创业。
2.C　细节理解题。根据对What If？一书的介绍可知，Randall Munroe最吸引其粉丝的是他的网络漫画以及对一些稀奇古怪问题的精彩回答。
3.D　推理判断题。根据对Zero to One一书的介绍可知，该书的主题是从无到有的创造和创新精神。由此可知，对于一个想要创作的人来说，Zero to One是最好的选择。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。最近，创作艺术作品的人工智能程序取得了巨大进展。这些程序可以根据简短的描述创作出艺术品，让很多人感到惊讶，但同时它们也提出了一些棘手的问题。
4.D　细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，如果我们想利用人工智能软件Dall-E 2或Midjourney来创作艺术品，只需要对它们提供简单的描述即可。
5.D　推理判断题。根据第五至七段可知，大部分艺术家对这些人工智能程序很不满，一方面他们要面临来自这些程序的竞争，另一方面这些程序还侵犯了很多艺术家的版权。
6.A　词义猜测题。根据第五段可知，这里的That指代上文提到的Jason Allen 的画作Thé tre D’opéra Spatial获得第一名这一事实，这幅画是用人工智能软件绘制的。
7.C　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要阐述了这样一个事实：能够创作艺术作品的强大人工智能程序一方面让大众感到惊讶，另一方面也让很多艺术家不满。因此C项最适合作本文标题。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在全球努力应对气候危机之际，一些公司正在努力清除空气中的二氧化碳。这是一个巨大而且具有挑战性的目标，但两家美国公司最近取得了重要进展。
8.B　上句指出一些公司正在努力清除空气中的二氧化碳，B项承接上文说明“那是一项巨大而且具有挑战性的目标”。B项中的That指上文提到的remove polluting carbon dioxide from the air一事。
9.A　下句指出空气中有太多的二氧化碳，仅仅植树和保护森林并不能解决这个问题。由此可知，此处可能会提到树木在清除二氧化碳方面的作用，故A项符合语境。
10.F　上段提到了DAC（直接空气收集）这种二氧化碳清除技术，这里接着指出人们对此项新技术的一大困惑，原因是DAC过程中需要消耗大量的能量。故F项符合语境。
11.E　根据上下文可知，这里在谈论Heirloom公司在清除二氧化碳方面的情况，故E项符合语境。下句中的That指代E项中的1，000 tons of CO2 a year。
12.C　本段主要介绍了人们对二氧化碳清除技术的不同声音以及担忧，也就是说并非人人都支持这项技术。故C项符合语境。
Ⅲ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。未来最好的职业是什么？这是我们大家都很感兴趣的问题。可是，预测未来并不是一件容易的事。
13.B　没有人能确定未来会发生什么。hold表示“发生”。
14.B　要想做出有根据的猜测，我们应该了解过去和现在的趋势。
15.C　做出有根据的猜测的目的是想象未来将会发生的各种可能性。
16.D　美国和世界其他地方将经历社会、文化、经济、环境和技术的变革。
17.C　上句说“有些变化是可以预见的”，这里but引起转折，说明许多变化是无法预测的。
18.A　很多变化无法预见，这说明新的挑战可能在没有任何警告的情况下突然出现。
19.D　预测未来最好的工作需要了解各种各样的变量。
20.B　既然是变量，就一定变幻莫测、很复杂。所以说这些变量将以复杂且令人惊讶的方式相互作用。
21.C　未来的许多工作可能会起因于今天的科学和技术进步。result from表示“起因于；由……造成”。
22.A　参见上题解析。
23.A　根据上句But most jobs of the future probably don’t exist yet可知，未来的很多工作我们现在甚至无法想象。
24.C　世界经济论坛的一个预言认为，如今几乎三分之二的幼儿园学生最终将从事目前尚不存在的职业。
25.D　今天的一些职业将继续成为未来的一部分，但其中许多职业将转化为全新的东西——或者完全消失。transform表示“转化；转换；改造；变换”。
26.C　作者最后得出结论：探索和想象未来职业的可能性是值得的。动词pay表示“有好处；划算”。
27.A　作者认为，未来职业的这些可能性会为我们展现出未来发展的道路。reveal表示“展现；揭示；显露”。
1 / 3Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to① lock the door of your house？ Or， have you ever forgotten to switch② off the TV or computer？ These kinds of things happen to③ us all the time④， waste resources， and can sometimes lead to⑤ problems.However， in the not-too-distant⑥ 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.These smart homes will [1]keep us secure⑦， save us energy， and provide a more comfortable environment [2]to live in.
　　[1]keep us secure为“keep＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，此处的宾语补足语由形容词充当。此外，keep后的宾语补足语还可以由名词、动词-ing形式、过去分词或介词短语充当。
　　[2]动词不定式to live in作后置定语，修饰environment，由于live是不及物动词，介词in不可省略。
　　Intelligent Controls⑧
Today， we have to use switches for⑨ our lights， knobs⑩ for our appliances ， and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners .In the future， we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning， and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences ， so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on [3]the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes， and you will [4]find your dinner already prepared for you.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 .
　　[3]the instant一……就，是名词短语，可用作连词，引导时间状语从句。
　　[4]find your dinner already prepared ...是“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，此处的宾语补足语由过去分词充当。
　　Regular Health Checks
In addition ， your smart home [5]will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed， for example， will record how well you sleep every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems， it will send a warning to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and [6]how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well .They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness， such as cancer ， and potentially save your life.
　　[5]本段中的will be monitoring， will also be checking， will be keeping均是将来进行时。
　　[6]how to sleep better是“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构，作介词on的宾语。
No More Disasters
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.For example， if a water pipe starts leaking ， or if there is a short in the electrical wiring ， your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.This way， you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire .
This smart technology is not a fantasy .Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.In this sense ， the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.Nevertheless ， it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
【读文清障】
①forget to do sth 忘记做某事
forget doing sth 忘记做过某事
②switch vt.转换；交换
vi.& vt.（使）改变；转变
n.开关；转换器；改变
switch off/on 关/开（电灯、机器等）
③（sth） happen（s） to sb
（某事）发生在某人身上
④all the time 始终，一直
⑤lead to 导致；通向（to是介词）
⑥distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的
not-too-distant 为复合形容词，意为“不远的”，相当于near。
⑦secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的
vt.获得；拴牢；保护
⑧Intelligent Controls 智能控制
⑨for prep.（表对象或用途等）给，对
a stick for walking 拐杖
⑩knob n.旋钮；球形把手
appliance n.电器；器具
remote adj.远程的；偏远的
remote control 遥控器；遥控
air conditioner 空调机；空调设备
automatic adj.自动的
前缀auto-意为“自动的”
auto-alarm n.自动报警器
autobiography n.自传
integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的
integrate vi.& vt.（使）合并；成为一体
sensor n.传感器；敏感元件
efficient adj.效率高的；有功效的
energy-efficient adj.节能的，节约能源的；高能效的
mode n.模式；方式；风格
routine n.常规，正常顺序adj.常规的；日常的
daily routine日常生活
preference n.爱好；偏爱
have a preference for 偏爱/更喜欢……
instant n.瞬间；片刻
adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的
instantly adv.立刻，立即，马上
command n.指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制
obey vi.& vt.服从；遵守
in addition 此外；另外
warning n.警告；警示；先兆
constant adj.不断的；重复的；不变的
n.常数；常量
keep track of 记录；与……保持联系
as well 也；同样地
early on 在初期；早先
abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的
normal adj.正常的，一般的
critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的
cancer n.癌；癌症；毒瘤
potentially adv.潜在地；可能地
potential adj.可能的；潜在的n.潜力；可能性
leak vi.& vt.漏；渗漏；透露
n.漏洞；裂缝；透露
electrical adj.电的；用电的
wiring n.电线线路；线路系统
wire n.电线；金属丝（或线）
vt.接通电源；将……连接到
detect vt.发现；查明
provide sb with sth＝provide sth for sb
提供某人某物
relevant adj.有关的；有意义的
catch fire 着火
fantasy n.幻想；想象
innovation n.创新；创造
available adj.可获得的；可购得的；（人）有空的
in this sense （in ...sense）
从这种（某种）意义上来讲
nevertheless adv.尽管如此；不过；然而
【参考译文】
智能的家让生活更加便利
你忘记过锁家门吗？或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？诸如此类的事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会引发问题。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。这样的智能家居将保障我们的安全，节省我们的能源，为我们提供一个更为舒适的居住环境。
智能控制
今天，我们必须使用开关来控制我们的电灯，使用旋钮来控制我们的家用电器，使用遥控器来控制我们的电视机和空调。在未来，我们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。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。你再也不用想着自己打开或关闭各种开关。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。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。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。
定期健康检查
此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床铺会记录你每晚的睡眠状况，还能检测你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。此外，就如何实现更加健康的饮食和更好的睡眠，它还会给予你建议。智能马桶也会持续跟踪你的健康状况。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。
不再有事故
智能家居将能够防止事故造成严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。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。
这种智能技术不是幻想。这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。从这个意义上说，明日之家已经是今日之家。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。
第一步：析架构理清脉络
1.What is the passage mainly about？
A.The benefits of smart homes.
B.The functions of smart homes.
C.How smart homes work.
D.Why smart homes are safe.
2.Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1　A.Smart homes will check people’s health regularly.
Para.2 B.Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
Para.3 C.Intelligent controls in the home system.
Para.4 D.Smart technology will be used widely in the future.
Para.5 E.Smart homes will bring us safe， energy-saving and comfortable life in the future.
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
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.
2.What are smart homes like according to Paragraph 2？
A.They are safe.
B.They are healthy.
C.They are automatic.
D.They are comfortable.
3.How can smart homes save your life？
A.By calling a doctor.
B.By giving a warning.
C.By sending you to hospital.
D.By offering some medicine.
4.What will smart homes do when there is damage at home？
A.They will fix the problem.
B.They will call a repairman.
C.They will keep constant track of it.
D.They will offer you some information.
第三步：品佳句妙笔生辉
Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing doors， lights， dinners，beds and toilets in smart homes.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第四步：抒己见提升思维
1.What do you think of smart homes？
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.In the future， what will smart homes do besides what you have learnt in the text？
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
3.In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today？
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第五步：辨难句拆分解读
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.
句式分析 本句是　　　　句。we will be living in smart homes是主句；that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget是　　　　从句，修饰先行词 smart homes； when we are away和when we forget是　　　　　　从句。
自主翻译 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.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.
句式分析 本句是　　　　 连接的并列句。在第二个分句中if you want to change your routine是　　　　　　从句；and连接两个并列分句you just say aloud what you want和the home system will obey，其中what you want 是　　　　从句，作say的宾语。
自主翻译 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
3.For example， if a water pipe starts leaking， or if there is a short in the electrical wiring， your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.
句式分析 本句是　　　　句。your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information是主句，and连接并列谓语　　　　　　和 　　　　　　， or连接两个并列的　　　　　　从句。
自主翻译 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
核心词汇集释
persuade vt.劝说；说服；使相信
【教材原句】　For example， the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.例如，短语in my opinion告诉我们这篇文章可能是为了说服。
【用法】
（1）说服某人做某事
（2）说服某人不做某事
（3）persuade sb 　　使某人相信……
【佳句】　I managed to persuade David into taking part in the competition， for he had practiced so hard for it.
我设法说服大卫参加比赛，因为他为此训练得很努力。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①Successfully 　　　　　　（persuade） David not to quit the cross-country race， I sighed a smile of relief.
②The children did everything they could to persuade the family 　　　the plan’s benefits.
【写美】　一句多译
③网上卖家通常会说服你买一些你并不真正需要的东西。
→Sellers online usually 　　　　　　　　　　　　　you don’t really need.
→Sellers online usually 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　you don’t really need.
switch vt.转换；交换vi.& vt.（使）改变；转变n.开关；转换器；改变
【教材原句】　Or， have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer？
或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？
【用法】
（1）switch on/off　　　　开/关（电灯、机器等）
switch from ...to ... 从……转变为……
switch sides 转换立场
switch attention/focus 转移注意力/焦点
（2）make a switch （in） 改变（……）
an important policy switch
一项重要的政策改变
【佳句】　It seemed that Tom became bored and I had to switch the conversation to a different topic.汤姆似乎感到厌烦了，我只好把谈话转到另一个话题。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①To break the ice，we switched the conversation from one subject 　　　　　　another.
【写美】　完成句子
②上课时请大家关掉手机并保持安静。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 and keep quiet during the lecture.
③小说家非常固执，以至于他在对待事件的态度上拒绝改变。
So stubborn was the novelist that he 　　　　　　　　　　　in his attitude to the event.
preference n.爱好；偏爱
【教材原句】　Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences， so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
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。
【用法】
（1）have a preference for偏爱/更喜欢……
give preference to 给……以优惠；优先选择
in preference to 优先于；而不是
（2）prefer vt.　 　更喜欢
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
【佳句】　Knowing that you have a preference for Chinese chess， I’m determined to assist you with all my might.得知你更喜欢中国象棋，我下定决心全力帮助你。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①The manager has decided to give 　　　　（prefer） to those who have worked here for many years.
②To live a low-carbon life， many people choose buses 　　　　　　preference to private cars to work.
【写美】　完成句子
③雇主自然更喜欢有工作经验的求职者。
Employers naturally 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　of the job.
command n.指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制；获得；赢得
【教材原句】　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.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。
【用法】
（1）command
（2）have a good command of
　　　　　　　精通……；对……掌握熟练
in command of　　　　　　掌握，控制
in/under the command of 由……控制【佳句】　①Having a good command of English gives me confidence to serve as a bridge between China and Britain.
精通英语使我有信心成为中国和英国之间交往的桥梁。
②He commanded that the troops （should） cross the water at once.
他命令部队立即渡河。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①With her husband keeping her company，she was gradually 　　　　　　command of herself.
② It is said that this army is 　　　　　　the command of the extraordinary general.
【写美】　一句多译
③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。 （读后续写之心理描写）
→What makes us boil with anger is that 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.（command sb to do）
→What makes us boil with anger is that 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.（command that ...）
warning n.警告；警示；先兆
【教材原句】　If you start to have sleep or weight problems， it will send a warning to your phone.
如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。
【用法】
warn vt.& vi.　 　　警告；提醒；告诫
warn sb of sth 警告某人某事
warn sb not to do sth 警告某人不要做某事
【佳句】　①The government have issued a warning that the fish may not be fit to eat.
政府已经发出警告，鱼可能不适合食用。
②They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather.
他们被警告不要在这么坏的天气里攀登那座山。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①Please give us a 　　　　　　（warn） of any changes in advance so that we can make further arrangements.
【写美】　完成句子
②我警告他不要沉迷于电脑游戏，然而，他没有采纳我的建议。
I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　， and nevertheless， he didn’t adopt my suggestion.
potentially adv.潜在地；可能地
【教材原句】　They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness， such as cancer， and potentially save your life.
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。
【用法】
potential adj.　　　　　　可能的；潜在的
n. 潜力；可能性
have the potential to do sth 有潜力做某事
achieve/develop/realise/exploit one’s potential 发挥某人的潜能
【佳句】　As a matter of fact， many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying a house.
事实上，许多潜在客户都在等待房价下跌后再出手。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①In my opinion， he has the potential 　　　　　　　　（become） a champion.
【写美】　完成句子
②作为一名老师，我尽最大努力鼓励我的学生们发挥他们的最大潜力。
As a teacher， I try my best to encourage my students to 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
③这家公司当然有增长的潜力。
The company certainly has 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
relevant adj.有关的；有意义的
【教材原句】　... your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.
……你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。
【用法】
（1）be relevant to　　　　　　与……有关
（2）relevance n. 关联；切题
have （no） relevance to 和……（无）有关
（3）relevantly adv. 有关地；相关地
（4）irrelevant adj. 无关的
【佳句】　Colour and sex are hardly relevant when appointing somebody to a job.
肤色和性别对于任命某人担任某职位来说是没有关系的。
【写美】　一句多译
将会有各种各样的文化活动，包括与中国文化相关的讲座。
→There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures that 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
→There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures that 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
catch fire 着火
【教材原句】　This way， you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.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。
【用法】
make fire 生火　 　　　on fire 着火
play with fire 玩火 put out a fire 灭火
set ...on fire 放火烧……
go through fire and water 赴汤蹈火
【佳句】　One of the floors had caught fire yesterday and it took firefighters several hours to put out the fire.
昨天有一个楼层着火了，消防队员花了几个小时才把火扑灭。
【写美】　完成句子
①警察认为有人故意放火烧了工厂。
Police believed that someone 　　　　　　　　　　　on purpose.
②用火柴生火花了我们很长时间。
It took us a long time to 　　　　　　　　with matches.
③森林里有一层厚厚的树叶，这很容易着火。
There is a thick covering of leaves in the forest， which 　　　　　　　　　　　　.
available adj.可获得的；可购得的；（人）有空的；可利用的
【教材原句】　Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.
这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。
【用法】
（1）be available to do sth　可用来做某事
be available for 可用于……的
be available in 在某地有……
not available for comment 无暇作出评论
（2）availability n. 可用性，可得性；空闲
the availability of affordable housing 有经济适用房供应
【佳句】　①It is the development of science and technology that makes such a comfortable and convenient life available to us.
是科技的发展使我们可以拥有如此舒适和便利的生活。
②It is vital that food is made available to the famine areas.
向饥荒地区提供食物是至关重要的。
【练透】　语境辨义
①We’ll be leaving at 8：00 in the morning and a school bus is available for us at the school gate. 　　　　　　　
②I had intended to go to my cousin’s birthday last night， but I was not available. 　　　　　　　
③With all the information available， they found the hotel in the mountain easily. 　　　　　　　
【写美】　词汇升级
④I’m Li Hua.I’m wondering if you are free at the weekend.If so， let’s have a face-to-face talk about table manners.
→I’m Li Hua.I’m wondering if you are 　　　　　　at the weekend.If so， let’s have a face-to-face talk about table manners.
in this sense （in ...sense） 从这种（某种）意义上来讲
【教材原句】　In this sense， the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.
从这个意义上说，明日之家已经是今日之家。
【用法】
make sense　　讲得通；有意义
make no sense 讲不通；没有意义
make sense of 懂得；了解……的意义
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）
the five senses 五种感觉官能
have a keen sense of hearing 听觉灵敏
talk sense 说得有理；说得对
There’s no/little sense in doing sth 做某事没有意义
【佳句】　In this sense， what he said just now didn’t make sense.
＝In this sense，what he said just now made no sense.
从这种意义上来讲，他刚才说的话没有意义。
【练透】　根据汉语提示完成下面语段
①I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty 　　　　　　　　（理解） what your physics teacher says in class.What I must stress is that 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（抱怨没有意义）.Meanwhile， 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（你绝对不能放弃）.What you must do now is turn to your classmates and teachers for assistance.　　　　　　　　 （在某种意义上），only if you insist on studying physics can you make obvious progress in the not-too-distant future.
【写美】　句式升级
②Never lose heart； if you keep trying， you will make it sooner or later.
→　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　； keep trying and you will make it sooner or later.（倒装句）
重点句型解构
句型公式：the instant引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”
【教材原句】　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.
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。
【用法】
有些名词短语可用作从属连词，引导时间状语从句：
（1）the moment/instant/second/minute相当于as soon as（一……就……）
（2）every/each/next/last time每次/下次/上次
（3）the first/second/...time第一/二/……次
【品悟】　The instant John heard that Bernard was in trouble，he immediately spared no effort to help him out of difficulty.
约翰一听说伯纳德有麻烦，他就立即不遗余力地帮助他摆脱困境。
【写美】　一句多译
一得知将会有一场英语诗歌朗诵比赛，我就写信邀请你参加。 （邀请信）
→　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 an English Poetry Recitation Competition，I am writing to invite you to participate in it.
→　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 an English Poetry Recitation Competition， I am writing to invite you to participate in it.
→　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 an English Poetry Recitation Competition， I am writing to invite you to participate in it.
句型公式：“It will take＋一段时间＋before从句”意为“还要多久才……”
【教材原句】　Nevertheless， it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.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。
【用法】
It will be＋时间段＋before从句　要过一段时间才……
It wasn’t long＋before从句 没过多久就……
It won’t be long＋before从句 过不了多久就会……
【品悟】　①It didn’t take long before David picked himself up again and continued his mission.
没过多久，大卫就重新振作起来，继续他的使命。
②It won’t be long before the leaves start changing colours with the arrival of autumn.
过不了多久，树叶就会随着秋天的到来而开始变色。
【写美】　完成句子
①没过多久，简就意识到她在陌生的森林里迷路了，这使她如坐针毡。但是她不断地安慰自己：“用不了多久我的丈夫就会找到我。”
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　， which made her feel like sitting on pins and needles.But she constantly comforted herself，“　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.”
②过了很长一段时间，我才意识到只有相互信任才能与他人保持良好的关系。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　 I realised that only by trusting each other can we maintain a good relationship with others.
Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking
【文本透析·剖语篇】
第一步
1.A
2.Paras.1－5　ECABD
第二步
1－4　CCBD
第三步
（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.
（2）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.
（3）Your bed， for example， will record how well you sleep every night.
（4）Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well.
第四步
1.On the one hand， they are secure， comfortable， and energy saving.On the other hand， they may be too complicated for the old and expose us to the risk of letting out our privacy.
2.Household robots will be connected with the home system， and do whatever we command.
3.Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.
第五步
1.复合　定语　时间状语　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.so　条件状语　宾语　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。
3.复合　detect　provide　条件状语　例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①persuading　②of　③persuade you to buy things； persuade you into buying things
2.①to　②Please switch off your phones　③refused to make a switch
3.①preference　②in　③prefer candidates/job seekers/job hunters/job applicants with some previous experience
4.①in　②in/under　③our monitor always commands us to do what we dislike； our monitor always commands that we （should） do what we dislike
5.①warning　②warned him not to be addicted to computer games
6.①to become　②achieve/develop/realise/exploit their greatest potential　③the potential for growth
7.are relevant to Chinese culture； has relevance to Chinese culture
8.①set the factory on fire　②make fire　③are easy to catch fire
9.①可利用的　②有空的　③可获得的　④available
10.①making sense of； there is no sense in complaining； in no sense should you give up； In a sense　②In no sense should you lose heart
重点句型解构
1.The instant/The moment I learn that there will be； As soon as/Immediately I learn that there will be； On/Upon learning that there will be
2.①It wasn’t long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest； It won’t be long before my husband finds me　②It was/took a long time before
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Section Ⅰ　
Reading and Thinking
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
2
文本透析·剖语篇
3
核心知识·巧突破
4
课时检测·提能力
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
1
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to① lock the door of your house？ Or， have
you ever forgotten to switch② off the TV or computer？ These kinds of
things happen to③ us all the time④， waste resources， and can sometimes
lead to⑤ problems.However， in the not-too-distant⑥ 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.These smart homes will
[1]keep us secure⑦， save us energy， and provide a more comfortable
environment [2]to live in.
　　[1]keep us secure为“keep＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，此处的
宾语补足语由形容词充当。此外，keep后的宾语补足语还可以由名
词、动词-ing形式、过去分词或介词短语充当。
　　[2]动词不定式to live in作后置定语，修饰environment，由于live
是不及物动词，介词in不可省略。
【读文清障】
①forget to do sth 忘记做某事
forget doing sth 忘记做过某事
②switch vt.转换；交换
vi.& vt.（使）改变；转变
n.开关；转换器；改变
switch off/on 关/开（电灯、机器等）
③（sth） happen（s） to sb （某事）发生在某人身上
④all the time 始终，一直
⑤lead to 导致；通向（to是介词）
⑥distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的
not-too-distant 为复合形容词，意为“不远的”，相当于near。
⑦secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的
vt.获得；拴牢；保护
Today， we have to use switches for⑨ our lights， knobs⑩ for our
appliances ， and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners .In
the future， we will be using advanced technology every day for
automatic control of just about everything in our home.The future home
will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each
morning， and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself.You
will no longer have to think about turning switches on and off
yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences ，
　　Intelligent Controls⑧
so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your
lights will come on [3]the instant you enter the door along with your
favourite music or TV programmes， and you will [4]find your dinner
already prepared for you.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 .
　　[3]the instant一……就，是名词短语，可用作连词，引导时间状
语从句。
　　[4]find your dinner already prepared ...是“find＋宾语＋宾语补足
语”结构，此处的宾语补足语由过去分词充当。
⑧Intelligent Controls 智能控制
⑨for prep.（表对象或用途等）给，对
a stick for walking 拐杖
⑩knob n.旋钮；球形把手
appliance n.电器；器具
remote adj.远程的；偏远的
remote control 遥控器；遥控
air conditioner 空调机；空调设备
automatic adj.自动的
前缀auto-意为“自动的”
auto-alarm n.自动报警器
autobiography n.自传
integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的
integrate vi.& vt.（使）合并；成为一体
sensor n.传感器；敏感元件
efficient adj.效率高的；有功效的
energy-efficient adj.节能的，节约能源的；高能效的
mode n.模式；方式；风格
routine n.常规，正常顺序adj.常规的；日常的
daily routine日常生活
preference n.爱好；偏爱
have a preference for 偏爱/更喜欢……
instant n.瞬间；片刻
adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的
instantly adv.立刻，立即，马上
command n.指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制
obey vi.& vt.服从；遵守
In addition ， your smart home [5]will be monitoring your health
for you every day.Your bed， for example， will record how well you
sleep every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to
have sleep or weight problems， it will send a warning to your phone.It
will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and [6]how to sleep
better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as
well .They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if
you have a critical illness， such as cancer ， and potentially save
your life.
　　Regular Health Checks
　　[5]本段中的will be monitoring， will also be checking， will be
keeping均是将来进行时。
　　[6]how to sleep better是“疑问词＋动词不定式”结构，作介词
on的宾语。
in addition 此外；另外
warning n.警告；警示；先兆
constant adj.不断的；重复的；不变的
n.常数；常量
keep track of 记录；与……保持联系
as well 也；同样地
early on 在初期；早先
abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的
normal adj.正常的，一般的
critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的
cancer n.癌；癌症；毒瘤
potentially adv.潜在地；可能地
potential adj.可能的；潜在的n.潜力；可能性
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from
accidents.For example， if a water pipe starts leaking ， or if there is a
short in the electrical wiring ， your smart home will detect it and
provide you with the relevant information.This way， you will be able
to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire .
No More Disasters
This smart technology is not a fantasy .Many of these new
innovations are already available and being used in some homes.In
this sense ， the home of tomorrow is already the home of
today.Nevertheless ， it will take some years before most new homes
begin to use this new technology.
leak vi.& vt.漏；渗漏；透露
n.漏洞；裂缝；透露
electrical adj.电的；用电的
wiring n.电线线路；线路系统
wire n.电线；金属丝（或线）
vt.接通电源；将……连接到
detect vt.发现；查明
provide sb with sth＝provide sth for sb
提供某人某物
relevant adj.有关的；有意义的
catch fire 着火
fantasy n.幻想；想象
innovation n.创新；创造
available adj.可获得的；可购得的；（人）有空的
in this sense （in ...sense）
从这种（某种）意义上来讲
nevertheless adv.尽管如此；不过；然而
【参考译文】
智能的家让生活更加便利
你忘记过锁家门吗？或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？诸如此类
的事情经常发生在我们身上，浪费资源，有时还会引发问题。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。这样的智能家居
将保障我们的安全，节省我们的能源，为我们提供一个更为舒适的居
住环境。
智能控制
今天，我们必须使用开关来控制我们的电灯，使用旋钮来控制我
们的家用电器，使用遥控器来控制我们的电视机和空调。在未来，我
们每天都会使用先进技术对家中几乎所有东西进行自动化控制。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。你再也不用想着自己打开或关闭各种开关。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。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。
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。
定期健康检查
此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床
铺会记录你每晚的睡眠状况，还能检测你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠
或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。此外，就如何实现更加健
康的饮食和更好的睡眠，它还会给予你建议。智能马桶也会持续跟踪
你的健康状况。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。
智能家居将能够防止事故造成严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或
发生电线短路，你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信
息。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。
这种智能技术不是幻想。这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手
可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。从这个意义上说，明日之家已
经是今日之家。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。
不再有事故
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
2
第一步：析架构理清脉络
1. What is the passage mainly about？
A. The benefits of smart homes.
B. The functions of smart homes.
C. How smart homes work.
D. Why smart homes are safe.
2. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A. Smart homes will check people’s health regularly.
Para.2 B. Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents.
Para.3 C. Intelligent controls in the home system.
Para.4 D. Smart technology will be used widely in the future.
Para.5 E. Smart homes will bring us safe， energy-saving and
comfortable life in the future.
答案：Paras.1－5　ECABD
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
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.
2. What are smart homes like according to Paragraph 2？
A. They are safe.
B. They are healthy.
C. They are automatic.
D. They are comfortable.
3. How can smart homes save your life？
A. By calling a doctor.
B. By giving a warning.
C. By sending you to hospital.
D. By offering some medicine.
4. What will smart homes do when there is damage at home？
A. They will fix the problem.
B. They will call a repairman.
C. They will keep constant track of it.
D. They will offer you some information.
第三步：品佳句妙笔生辉
Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing doors，
lights， dinners，beds and toilets in smart homes.






　（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.　
　（2）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.　




　（3）Your bed， for example， will record how well you sleep every
night.　
　（4）Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as
well.　
第四步：抒己见提升思维
1. What do you think of smart homes？



2. In the future， what will smart homes do besides what you have learnt
in the text？


　On the one hand， they are secure， comfortable， and energy
saving.On the other hand， they may be too complicated for the old and
expose us to the risk of letting out our privacy.　
　Household robots will be connected with the home system， and do
whatever we command.　
3. In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today？


　Many of these new innovations are already available and being used
in some homes.　
第五步：辨难句拆分解读
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.
句式分析 本句是 句。we will be living in smart homes是主
句；that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to
switch off the TV when we forget是 从句，修饰先行词 smart
homes； when we are away和when we forget是 从句。
自主翻译


复合　
定语　
时间状语　
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. 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.
句式分析 本句是 连接的并列句。在第二个分句中if you want
to change your routine是 从句；and连接两个并列分句
you just say aloud what you want和the home system will obey，其中
what you want 是 从句，作say的宾语。
自主翻译

so　
条件状语　
宾语　
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。　
3. For example， if a water pipe starts leaking， or if there is a short in the
electrical wiring， your smart home will detect it and provide you with
the relevant information.
句式分析 本句是 句。your smart home will detect it
and provide you with the relevant information是主句，and连接
并列谓语 和 ， or连接两个并列的
从句。
自主翻译

复合　
detect　
provide　
条件
状语　
例如，如果水管漏水或发生电线短路，你的智能家居将
会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。　
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
3
核心词汇集释
persuade vt.劝说；说服；使相信
【教材原句】　For example， the phrase in my opinion tells us that the
passage is likely meant to persuade.
例如，短语in my opinion告诉我们这篇文章可能是为了说服。
【用法】
【佳句】　I managed to persuade David into taking part in the
competition， for he had practiced so hard for it.
我设法说服大卫参加比赛，因为他为此训练得很努力。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①Successfully （persuade） David not to quit the cross-
country race， I sighed a smile of relief.
②The children did everything they could to persuade the family
the plan’s benefits.
persuading　
of　
【写美】　一句多译
③网上卖家通常会说服你买一些你并不真正需要的东西。
→Sellers online usually you don’t really
need.
→Sellers online usually you don’t
really need.
persuade you to buy things　
persuade you into buying things　
switch vt.转换；交换vi.& vt.（使）改变；转变n.开关；转换器；改
变
【教材原句】　Or， have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or
computer？
或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？
（1）switch on/off　　　　开/关（电灯、机器等）
switch from ...to ... 从……转变为……
switch sides 转换立场
switch attention/focus 转移注意力/焦点
（2）make a switch （in） 改变（……）
an important policy switch 一项重要的政策改变
【用法】
【佳句】　It seemed that Tom became bored and I had to switch the
conversation to a different topic.
汤姆似乎感到厌烦了，我只好把谈话转到另一个话题。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①To break the ice，we switched the conversation from one subject
another.
【写美】　完成句子
②上课时请大家关掉手机并保持安静。
and keep quiet during the lecture.
to　
Please switch off your phones　
③小说家非常固执，以至于他在对待事件的态度上拒绝改变。
So stubborn was the novelist that he in his
attitude to the event.
refused to make a switch　
preference n.爱好；偏爱
【教材原句】　Your home will also learn your daily routine and
preferences， so everything will be ready for you when you get home
each evening.
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。
（1）have a preference for偏爱/更喜欢……
give preference to 给……以优惠；优先选择
in preference to 优先于；而不是
（2）prefer vt. 更喜欢
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
【用法】
【佳句】　Knowing that you have a preference for Chinese chess， I’m
determined to assist you with all my might.
得知你更喜欢中国象棋，我下定决心全力帮助你。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①The manager has decided to give （prefer） to those
who have worked here for many years.
②To live a low-carbon life， many people choose buses preference
to private cars to work.
preference　
in　
【写美】　完成句子
③雇主自然更喜欢有工作经验的求职者。
Employers naturally
of the job.
prefer candidates/job seekers/job hunters/job
applicants with some previous experience　
command n.指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制；获得；赢得
【教材原句】　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.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。
【用法】
【佳句】　①Having a good command of English gives me confidence
to serve as a bridge between China and Britain.精通英语使我有信心成为
中国和英国之间交往的桥梁。
②He commanded that the troops （should） cross the water at once.
他命令部队立即渡河。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①With her husband keeping her company，she was gradually
command of herself.
in　
② It is said that this army is the command of the
extraordinary general.
【写美】　一句多译
③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。 （读后续写之心理描写）
→What makes us boil with anger is that
.（command sb to do）
→What makes us boil with anger is that
.（command that ...）
in/under　
our monitor always commands
us to do what we dislike　
our monitor always commands
that we （should） do what we dislike　
warning n.警告；警示；先兆
【教材原句】　If you start to have sleep or weight problems， it will
send a warning to your phone.
如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。
【用法】
warn vt.& vi.　 　　警告；提醒；告诫
warn sb of sth 警告某人某事
warn sb not to do sth 警告某人不要做某事
【佳句】　①The government have issued a warning that the fish may
not be fit to eat.
政府已经发出警告，鱼可能不适合食用。
②They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather.
他们被警告不要在这么坏的天气里攀登那座山。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①Please give us a （warn） of any changes in advance so
that we can make further arrangements.
warning　
②我警告他不要沉迷于电脑游戏，然而，他没有采纳我的建议。
I ， and
nevertheless， he didn’t adopt my suggestion.
warned him not to be addicted to computer games　
【写美】　完成句子
potentially adv.潜在地；可能地
【教材原句】　They can warn you early on if there is something
abnormal or if you have a critical illness， such as cancer， and
potentially save your life.
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。
potential adj.　　　　　　可能的；潜在的
n. 潜力；可能性
have the potential to do sth 有潜力做某事
achieve/develop/realise/exploit one’s potential 发挥某人的潜能
【用法】
【佳句】　As a matter of fact， many potential customers are waiting
for a fall in prices before buying a house.
事实上，许多潜在客户都在等待房价下跌后再出手。
【练透】　单句语法填空
①In my opinion， he has the potential （become） a
champion.
to become　
②作为一名老师，我尽最大努力鼓励我的学生们发挥他们的最大
潜力。
As a teacher， I try my best to encourage my students
to .
③这家公司当然有增长的潜力。
The company certainly has .
achieve/develop/realise/exploit their greatest potential　
the potential for growth　
【写美】　完成句子
relevant adj.有关的；有意义的
【教材原句】　... your smart home will detect it and provide you with the
relevant information.
……你的智能家居将会探测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。
（1）be relevant to　　　　　　与……有关
（2）relevance n. 关联；切题
have （no） relevance to 和……（无）有关
（3）relevantly adv. 有关地；相关地
（4）irrelevant adj. 无关的
【用法】
【佳句】　Colour and sex are hardly relevant when appointing
somebody to a job.
肤色和性别对于任命某人担任某职位来说是没有关系的。
【写美】　一句多译
将会有各种各样的文化活动，包括与中国文化相关的讲座。
→There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures
that .
→There will be a wide variety of cultural activities including lectures
that .
are relevant to Chinese culture　
has relevance to Chinese culture　
catch fire 着火
【教材原句】　This way， you will be able to fix the problem before
your home becomes flooded or catches fire.
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。
【用法】
make fire 生火　 　　　on fire 着火
play with fire 玩火 put out a fire 灭火
set ...on fire 放火烧……
go through fire and water 赴汤蹈火
【佳句】　One of the floors had caught fire yesterday and it took
firefighters several hours to put out the fire.
昨天有一个楼层着火了，消防队员花了几个小时才把火扑灭。
【写美】　完成句子
①警察认为有人故意放火烧了工厂。
Police believed that someone on purpose.
②用火柴生火花了我们很长时间。
It took us a long time to with matches.
set the factory on fire　
make fire　
③森林里有一层厚厚的树叶，这很容易着火。
There is a thick covering of leaves in the forest， which
.
are easy to
catch fire　
available adj.可获得的；可购得的；（人）有空的；可利用的
【教材原句】　Many of these new innovations are already available and
being used in some homes.
这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。
（1）be available to do sth　可用来做某事
be available for 可用于……的
be available in 在某地有……
not available for comment 无暇作出评论
（2）availability n. 可用性，可得性；空闲
the availability of affordable housing 有经济适用房供应
【用法】
【佳句】　①It is the development of science and technology that makes
such a comfortable and convenient life available to us.是科技的发展使我
们可以拥有如此舒适和便利的生活。
②It is vital that food is made available to the famine areas.向饥荒地区提
供食物是至关重要的。
【练透】　语境辨义
①We’ll be leaving at 8：00 in the morning and a school bus is available
for us at the school gate.
可利用的　
②I had intended to go to my cousin’s birthday last night， but I was not
available.
③With all the information available， they found the hotel in the
mountain easily.
【写美】　词汇升级
④I’m Li Hua.I’m wondering if you are free at the weekend.If so， let’s
have a face-to-face talk about table manners.
→I’m Li Hua.I’m wondering if you are at the weekend.If
so， let’s have a face-to-face talk about table manners.
有空的　
可获得的　
available　
in this sense （in ...sense） 从这种（某种）意义上来讲
【教材原句】　In this sense， the home of tomorrow is already the
home of today.
从这个意义上说，明日之家已经是今日之家。
make sense　　讲得通；有意义
make no sense 讲不通；没有意义
make sense of 懂得；了解……的意义
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）
the five senses 五种感觉官能
have a keen sense of hearing 听觉灵敏
talk sense 说得有理；说得对
There’s no/little sense in doing sth 做某事没有意义
【用法】
【佳句】　In this sense， what he said just now didn’t make sense.
＝In this sense，what he said just now made no sense.
从这种意义上来讲，他刚才说的话没有意义。
①I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty
（理解） what your physics teacher says in class.What I must stress is
that （抱怨没有意
义）.Meanwhile， （你绝对不能放
弃）.What you must do now is turn to your classmates and teachers for
assistance. （在某种意义上），only if you insist on
studying physics can you make obvious progress in the not-too-distant
future.
making sense of　
there is no sense in complaining　
in no sense should you give up　
In a sense　
【练透】　根据汉语提示完成下面语段
②Never lose heart； if you keep trying， you will make it sooner or later.
→ ； keep trying and you will make
it sooner or later.（倒装句）
In no sense should you lose heart　
【写美】　句式升级
重点句型解构
句型公式：the instant引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”
【教材原句】　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.
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。
有些名词短语可用作从属连词，引导时间状语从句：
（1）the moment/instant/second/minute相当于as soon as（一……
就……）
（2）every/each/next/last time每次/下次/上次
（3）the first/second/...time第一/二/……次
【用法】
【品悟】　The instant John heard that Bernard was in trouble，he
immediately spared no effort to help him out of difficulty.
约翰一听说伯纳德有麻烦，他就立即不遗余力地帮助他摆脱困境。
【写美】　一句多译
一得知将会有一场英语诗歌朗诵比赛，我就写信邀请你参加。
（邀请信）
→ an English Poetry
Recitation Competition，I am writing to invite you to participate in it.
The instant/The moment I learn that there will be　
→ an English Poetry
Recitation Competition，I am writing to invite you to participate in it.
→ an English Poetry Recitation
Competition， I am writing to invite you to participate in it.
As soon as/Immediately I learn that there will be　
On/Upon learning that there will be　
句型公式：“It will take＋一段时间＋before从句”意为“还要多久
才……”
【教材原句】　Nevertheless， it will take some years before most new
homes begin to use this new technology.
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。
【用法】
It will be＋时间段＋before从句　 　要过一段时间才……
It wasn’t long＋before从句 没过多久就……
It won’t be long＋before从句 过不了多久就会……
【品悟】　①It didn’t take long before David picked himself up again
and continued his mission.
没过多久，大卫就重新振作起来，继续他的使命。
②It won’t be long before the leaves start changing colours with the
arrival of autumn.
过不了多久，树叶就会随着秋天的到来而开始变色。
①没过多久，简就意识到她在陌生的森林里迷路了，这使她如坐针
毡。但是她不断地安慰自己：“用不了多久我的丈夫就会找到我。”

， which made her feel like sitting on pins and needles.But she
constantly comforted herself，“
.”
It wasn’t long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar
forest　
It won’t be long before my husband
finds me　
【写美】　完成句子
②过了很长一段时间，我才意识到只有相互信任才能与他人保持良好
的关系。
I realised that only by trusting each
other can we maintain a good relationship with others.
It was/took a long time before　
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
4
维度一：品句填词
1. Having settled in that （偏远的） area， the young man
quickly adapted to the new surroundings.
2. It’s very important to keep in mind as many English words
and （短语） as possible.
3. Most marriages fail after between five and nine years.
（然而）， people continue to get married.
remote　
phrases　
Nevertheless　
4. It was the first time for me to know the daily （惯例） in
a hospital.
5. As you wander about the （幻想） amusement park， you
will be brought into a magic world.
6. You can watch some famous Beijing Opera videos on the Internet or
read some （相关的） materials.
7. It was your （不断的） encouragement and helpful
advice that built up my confidence.
8. （人工的） intelligence is revolutionizing many
industries with its ability to automate tasks and analyse data.
routines　
fantasy　
relevant　
constant　
Artificial　
维度二：词形转换
1. On （switch） on the TV， the little boy got so excited.
2. Not only does it improve our health， it also makes us cheerful and
raises our learning （efficient）.
3. As we all know， you have a lot of experience in teaching different
subjects， （innovate） and research.
4. We should （constant） adjust ourselves to the
development of our society.
switching　
efficiency　
innovation　
constantly　
5. Standing at the top of the TV tower， we could see the mountains in
the （distant） clearly.
6. We （instant） stepped away and ran as fast as we could
to the helicopter.
7. In a sense， parenting is about giving your child
（secure） and love.
8. My parents thought it was （normal） for a boy to be
interested in ballet.
9. This crisis is （potential） the most serious in the
organisation’s history.
distance　
instantly　
security　
abnormal　
potentially　
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. I do believe that I am very qualified for this voluntary work， because
I （精通英语口语）.
2. （我一向全班展示
完我们的研究成果）， the class burst into applause.
3. There is a moment when the mouse does not respond.
（一段时间之后才） I can continue with my tasks.
have a good command of spoken English　
The instant I presented our findings to the class　
It will take some
time before　
4. Having butterflies in my stomach， I hesitantly knocked on the old
man’s door and （试图说
服他买我的爆米花）.
5. （从这种意义上来讲）， eating in the museum is
forbidden as food and drinks might make the artworks dirty.
6. As you know， I （偏爱） space exploration
and I have a good command of it.
tried to persuade him to buy my popcorn　
In this sense　
have a preference for　
维度四：课文语法填空
Nowadays，smart homes are 1. （become） more and
more familiar to us with the development of science and technology.They
will bring us not only 2. （secure） but also energy-saving
and comfortable life in the future.We will be using advanced technology
for automatic control in smart homes， 3. switches， knobs，
and remote controls will 4. （replace）.These intelligent
controls will respond 5. voice commands， so you just say aloud 6.
becoming　
security　
where　
be replaced　
to　
you want and the home system will obey.Besides， smart homes
will also monitor your health for you every day， 7. （send）
a warning to your phone， giving you suggestions on a 8.
（health） diet and keeping constant track of your health 9.
（save） your life potentially.Most importantly，smart homes will be able
to prevent serious damage from accidents.If the smart technology will be
used 10. （wide），the quality of our lives will be greatly
improved.
what　
sending　
healthier　
to save　
widely　
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
　　（2024·常州高二下学期质检）
Teen Entrepreneurship
by Jack Rosenthal
Jack Rosenthal is the author of Teen Investing， the No.2 book on teen investing on Amazon.He wrote Teen Entrepreneurship as a way to educate other teenagers on what it takes to create their own companies.Jack Rosenthal is currently a 19-year-old student at Babson College in Massachusetts.He’s been an entrepreneur and investor for the last 10 years and has worked on numerous ventures.
You Are What You Risk is a loud call for an entirely new conversation about our relationship with risk and uncertainty.In this ground-breaking book， Michele Wucker examines why it’s so important to understand
your risk fingerprint and how to make your risk relationship work better in business， life， and the world.
You Are What You Risk
by Michele Wucker
What If？
by Randall Munroe
Millions of people visit each week to read Randall Munroe’s iconic webcomic.His drawings about science， technology， language， and love have an enormous， dedicated following， as do his deeply researched answers to his fans’ strangest questions.The book features new and never-before-answered questions， along with the most popular answers from the xkcd website.
Doing what someone else already knows how to do
takes the world from 1 to n， adding more of something
familiar.But when you do something new， you go from 0
to 1.The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system.
The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search
engine.Tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in
today’s marketplace.They will escape competition altogether， because
their businesses will be unique.
Zero to One
by Peter Thiel， Blake Masters
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了四本有关创意、创
业和探索的英文畅销书。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了四本有关创意、创
业和探索的英文畅销书。
1. What’s Jack Rosenthal’s purpose of writing Teen Entrepreneurship？
A. To encourage teens to invest.
B. To help teens to make money.
C. To motivate teens to take risks.
D. To teach teens to start a business.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据对Teen Entrepreneurship一书的介绍可
知，Jack Rosenthal写这本书的主要目的是鼓励青少年创业。
2. How does Randall Munroe attract his fans？
A. By asking strange questions.
B. By telling interesting stories.
C. By offering brilliant answers.
D. By making scientific research.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据对What If？一书的介绍可知，Randall
Munroe最吸引其粉丝的是他的网络漫画以及对一些稀奇古怪问题的
精彩回答。
3. What would be the best choice for one who intends to create？
A. Teen Entrepreneurship.
B. You Are What You Risk.
C. What If？
D. Zero to One.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据对Zero to One一书的介绍可知，该书
的主题是从无到有的创造和创新精神。由此可知，对于一个想要创
作的人来说，Zero to One是最好的选择。
B
　　（2024·淄博高二下学期月考）Recently， there have been huge
advances in Artificial Intelligence （AI） programs that create art.The
programs， which create artworks based on short descriptions， have
amazed many people.They have also raised difficult questions.
In April， reported on Dall-E 2， a tool from
OpenAI. Dall-E 2 uses AI to create incredible paintings， photos， and
other artwork in many different styles based on simple descriptions.Since
then， OpenAI has changed its rules to allow anyone to sign up and use
the tool.But it’s still putting strong controls on the art that can be created.
But now there are several other AI tools that work in similar
ways.These new tools are free or cheap， and don’t have some of Dall-E
2’s limits.Midjourney is a website that allows users to create images from
short descriptions.Stable Diffusion is similar， but users can also run the
program on their own computers.
The new tools are entertaining and powerful.They allow people to
quickly see almost any idea they can imagine， even if they aren’t
artists.For some creative workers， like those at companies that create ads
or images， the tools allow them to quickly explore new ideas.
Many artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers
for attention， prizes and jobs.It’s hard for a single artist to compete
against all the art and photography that has ever appeared on the Internet.In
August， Jason Allen won first place at the Colorado State Fair with his
picture Thé tre D’opéra Spatial， which he created with Midjourney.That
upset many people.
The images and the descriptions used to train these AI programs were
taken from the Internet.The training images were used without
permission， which has raised questions about whether what these tools
are doing is fair or legal.
The creators of the training pictures haven’t given permission for their
images to be used， but their skills and talents are a huge part of what
makes the new tools so successful.Some artists’ groups say artists should
get to decide if their work can be used by these tools.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。最近，创作艺术作品的人工智能程
序取得了巨大进展。这些程序可以根据简短的描述创作出艺术品，
让很多人感到惊讶，但同时它们也提出了一些棘手的问题。
4. What should you do to create artworks with Dall-E 2 or Midjourney？
A. Write a short article. B. Upload some photos.
C. Draw simple pictures. D. Offer brief descriptions.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，如果我们想利用人
工智能软件Dall-E 2或Midjourney来创作艺术品，只需要对它们提供
简单的描述即可。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。最近，创作艺术作品的人工智能程
序取得了巨大进展。这些程序可以根据简短的描述创作出艺术品，
让很多人感到惊讶，但同时它们也提出了一些棘手的问题。
5. How do many artists react to the new AI tools？
A. They welcome them warmly.
B. They accept them unwillingly.
C. They are concerned about them.
D. They are discontented with them.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据第五至七段可知，大部分艺术家对这
些人工智能程序很不满，一方面他们要面临来自这些程序的竞争，
另一方面这些程序还侵犯了很多艺术家的版权。
6. What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 5 refer to？
A. Jason Allen’s winning the prize.
B. Jason Allen’s using Midjourney.
C. Jason Allen’s creating a picture.
D. Jason Allen’s attracting attention.
解析： 　词义猜测题。根据第五段可知，这里的That指代上文提
到的Jason Allen 的画作Thé tre D’opéra Spatial获得第一名这一事
实，这幅画是用人工智能软件绘制的。
7. Which would be the most suitable title for the text？
A. Why AI Artworks Are Popular
B. How AI Tools Create Artworks
C. AI Art Programs Amaze Public but Upset Artists
D. AI Art Programs Benefit Artists as Well as Public
解析： 　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要阐述了这样一个
事实：能够创作艺术作品的强大人工智能程序一方面让大众感到惊
讶，另一方面也让很多艺术家不满。因此C项最适合作本文标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
　　（2024·浙江四校高二下学期联考）As the world struggles to deal
with the climate crisis， some companies are working to remove polluting
carbon dioxide from the air. 　8　， but two US companies have recently
made important progress.
Scientists say large amounts of CO2 must be removed from the
atmosphere and stored. 　9　.But there’s so much CO2 in the atmosphere
that just planting trees and protecting forests won’t solve the
problem.And， when plants and trees die， the carbon they’ve stored gets
released again.
That means humans need to come up with ways of removing carbon
from the air and storing it.This is called Direct Air Capture （　DAC　）.
DAC
The science of removing carbon from the air is challenging， and it’s
still pretty new. 　10　， so one puzzle for these companies is how to
remove carbon without creating more pollution.
A company called Heirloom has just opened the first DAC plant in the
United States.The company heats up the limestone to separate out the
CO2， which is then locked away in concrete.The process is extremely
expensive. 　11　.That’s a tiny amount compared to how much carbon
needs to be removed from the atmosphere.But the company says it hopes to
remove a billion tons per year by 2035.
　12　.Some people worry that it will take too long for DAC
technology to become powerful enough to make a difference.Others worry
that focusing on removing carbon could take attention away from more
important climate actions， like switching from fossil fuels to renewable
energy.But experts say the decision isn’t to do one or the other.The world
needs to end fossil fuel use AND pull carbon out of the air.
A. Plants and trees do this naturally
B. That’s a huge and challenging goal
C. Not everyone is excited about carbon removal
D. Graphyte is another US company working on DAC
E. The new plant can remove 1，000 tons of CO2 a year
F. Most DAC processes require a large amount of energy
G. As a matter of fact， CO2 is just a small part of the gases that make up
air
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在全球努力应对气候危机之际，一
些公司正在努力清除空气中的二氧化碳。这是一个巨大而且具有挑
战性的目标，但两家美国公司最近取得了重要进展。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在全球努力应对气候危机之际，一
些公司正在努力清除空气中的二氧化碳。这是一个巨大而且具有挑
战性的目标，但两家美国公司最近取得了重要进展。
8. B　上句指出一些公司正在努力清除空气中的二氧化碳，B项承接
上文说明“那是一项巨大而且具有挑战性的目标”。B项中的That指
上文提到的remove polluting carbon dioxide from the air一事。
9. A　下句指出空气中有太多的二氧化碳，仅仅植树和保护森林并不
能解决这个问题。由此可知，此处可能会提到树木在清除二氧化碳方
面的作用，故A项符合语境。
10. F　上段提到了DAC（直接空气收集）这种二氧化碳清除技术，这
里接着指出人们对此项新技术的一大困惑，原因是DAC过程中需要消
耗大量的能量。故F项符合语境。
11. E　根据上下文可知，这里在谈论Heirloom公司在清除二氧化碳方
面的情况，故E项符合语境。下句中的That指代E项中的1，000 tons of
CO2 a year。
12. C　本段主要介绍了人们对二氧化碳清除技术的不同声音以及担
忧，也就是说并非人人都支持这项技术。故C项符合语境。
Ⅲ.完形填空
　　（2024·济南高二上学期期末考试）What are the best careers for the
future？ Many of us would love to have a clear answer to this
question.But， of course， nobody can say for sure what the
future 　13　.The best we can do is make educated guesses based on past
and current 　14　.Still， even educated guesses can help us imagine
some pretty astonishing 　15　.
Here’s one thing we know： Change will keep happening.America
and the rest of the world will 　16　 social， cultural， economic，
environmental， and technological changes.Some changes can be
foreseen， but many of them can’t be 　17　.New challenges may arise
without any 　18　.
Predicting the best jobs for the future 　19　 understanding that all
kinds of variables （变量） will interact in 　20　 and surprising
ways.Many of tomorrow’s jobs will likely 　21　 today’s scientific and
technological 　22　.But most jobs of the future probably don’t exist
yet， and a lot of them haven’t even been 　23　.In fact， according to
one estimate from the World Economic Forum， almost two-thirds of
today’s kindergarten students will 　24　 have occupations that don’t
currently exist.
Of course， some of today’s occupations will continue to be part of
the future， but many of them will 　25　 into something entirely new —
or disappear altogether.
That’s why it can 　26　 to explore and imagine career
possibilities.They can 　27　 new paths forward or suggest ways that you
may want to adapt in order to prepare for the future’s most interesting
situations.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。未来最好的职业是什么？这是我们
大家都很感兴趣的问题。可是，预测未来并不是一件容易的事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。未来最好的职业是什么？这是我们
大家都很感兴趣的问题。可是，预测未来并不是一件容易的事。
13. A. expects B. holds
C. reflects D. preserves
解析： 　没有人能确定未来会发生什么。hold表示“发生”。
14. A. traditions B. trends
C. memories D. stories
解析： 　要想做出有根据的猜测，我们应该了解过去和现在
的趋势。
15. A. activities B. opinions
C. possibilities D. numbers
解析： 　做出有根据的猜测的目的是想象未来将会发生的各种可
能性。
16. A. indicate B. research
C. handle D. experience
解析： 　美国和世界其他地方将经历社会、文化、经济、环境和
技术的变革。
17. A. controlled B. avoided
C. predicted D. refused
解析： 　上句说“有些变化是可以预见的”，这里but引起转
折，说明许多变化是无法预测的。
18. A. warning B. sound
C. message D. symbol
解析： 　很多变化无法预见，这说明新的挑战可能在没有任何警
告的情况下突然出现。
19. A. means B. improves
C. confirms D. requires
解析： 　预测未来最好的工作需要了解各种各样的变量。
20. A. regular B. complex
C. stable D. casual
解析： 　既然是变量，就一定变幻莫测、很复杂。所以说这些变
量将以复杂且令人惊讶的方式相互作用。
21. A. bring about B. lead to
C. result from D. make for
解析： 　未来的许多工作可能会起因于今天的科学和技术进步。
result from表示“起因于；由……造成”。
22. A. advances B. solutions
C. problems D. projects
解析： 　参见上题解析。
23. A. imagined B. witnessed
C. invented D. discovered
解析： 　根据上句But most jobs of the future probably don’t exist
yet可知，未来的很多工作我们现在甚至无法想象。
24. A. basically B. normally
C. eventually D. hopefully
解析： 　世界经济论坛的一个预言认为，如今几乎三分之二的幼
儿园学生最终将从事目前尚不存在的职业。
25. A. exchange B. develop
C. process D. transform
解析： 　今天的一些职业将继续成为未来的一部分，但其中许多
职业将转化为全新的东西——或者完全消失。transform表示“转
化；转换；改造；变换”。
26. A. win B. gain C. pay D. matter
解析： 　作者最后得出结论：探索和想象未来职业的可能性是值
得的。动词pay表示“有好处；划算”。
27. A. reveal B. detect
C. propose D. inform
解析： 　作者认为，未来职业的这些可能性会为我们展现出未来
发展的道路。reveal表示“展现；揭示；显露”。
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