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Unit 4
Digital life
单词精讲课件
Words and expressions
digital / d d tl/ adj. 数字的，数码的
century / sent ri/ n. 世纪
forever /f r ev / n. 极长的一段时间
smartphone / smɑ tf n/ n. 智能手机
wallet / w l t/ n. 钱包
payment / pe m nt/ n. 支付，付款
cash /k / n. 现款，现金
app / p/ n. 应用程序，应用软件
oven / v n/ n. 烤箱，烤炉
except / k sept/ prep. 除 …… 之外
convenient /k n vi ni nt/ adj. 方便的
development /d vel pm nt/ n. 进步
Words and expressions
mobile / m ba l/ adj. 移动式的
anywhere / eniwe /
adv. 任何地方，无论何处，随便哪里
a great deal 充裕，丰富
via / va / prep. 通过
progress / pr ɡres/ n. 进步；进展
nowadays / na de z/ adv. 现今，现时
simply / s mpli/ adv. 只是，只要
save /se v/ v. 节省，节约
advantage / d vɑ nt d / n. 好处，优点 effect / fekt/ n. 效应；影响；结果
glue /ɡlu / v. 胶合，黏合，粘贴
Words and expressions
be glued to sth 盯着某物看 58
strange /stre nd /
adj. 奇怪的，不寻常的；不可思议的
throw /θr / v. 投，扔，抛，掷
guess /ɡes/ v. 猜，猜测
anyone / eniw n/ pron. 有人，任何人
bedroom / bedr m/ n. 卧室
homework / h mw k/
n. 家庭作业，功课
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Words and expressions
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digital
/ d d tl/
adj. 数字的，
数码的
词性变换
n. digit 数字
vt. digitize 数字化
短语
digital economy 数字经济
digital payment 数字支付
digital signature 数字签名
例句
This app helps you manage digital files easily.
这款应用能帮你轻松管理数字文件
My watch is digital, so it’s easy to read the time.
我的手表是数字显示的，读时很方便。
century
/ sent ri/
n. 世纪
短语
in the twentieth century 在20世纪
at the turn of the century 世纪之交
over the past century 过去一百年间
例句
Over the past century, medical advancements have saved millions of lives.
过去一百年间，医学进步拯救了数百万人的生命。
The invention of the printing press in the 15th century transformed information dissemination.
15 世纪印刷术的发明改变了信息传播方式。
forever
/f r ev /
n. 极长的一段时间
短语
last forever 持续到永远
forever young 永葆青春
be gone forever 永久消失
例句
Diamonds are said to last forever.
钻石被认为恒久远。
True friendship lasts forever, even across
distances. 真正的友谊跨越距离，永不消逝。
Once destroyed, ancient ruins are gone
forever. 一旦被毁，古代遗迹便永久消失。
smartphone
/ smɑ tf n/
n. 智能手机
短语
trifold smartphone 三折屏手机
AI-powered smartphone 人工智能手机
high-end smartphone 高端手机
例句
The high-end smartphone features a 108MP camera and 120Hz refresh rate.这款高端手机配备 1.08 亿像素摄像头和 120Hz 刷新率。
Huawei’s trifold smartphone combines portability with a large-screen experience.
华为三折屏手机将便携性与大屏体验结合。
wallet
/ w l t/ n. 钱包
短语
digital wallet 电子钱包
wallet-friendly 价格亲民
wallet app 钱包应用
wallet balance 钱包余额
例句
Digital wallets have revolutionized small transactions by eliminating the need for physical cash.
电子钱包通过取代现金彻底改变了小额交易。
Check your wallet balance before making an online purchase. 网购前查看钱包余额。
payment
/ pe m nt/
n. 支付，付款
词性变换
n. payoff 报酬；结果；发工资；
n. payer 付款人；支付者
adj. payable 应付的；到期的
短语
make a payment 结账
receive payment 收到货款
process payment 处理付款
delay payment 推迟付款
installment payment 分期付款
payment terms 付款条款
down payment 定金
短语
Customers can make a payment via credit card or PayPal at checkout.
顾客可在结账时通过信用卡或贝宝付款。
Sellers typically receive payment within 3-5 business days after delivery.
卖家通常在发货后 3-5 个工作日内收到货款。
The system automatically processes payments and sends receipts.
系统自动处理付款并发送收据。
The company delayed payment due to cash flow issues.
因现金流问题，公司推迟付款。
The car can be purchased through installment payments over 36 months.
这辆车可通过 36 期分期付款购买。
The contract specifies payment terms of "net 60 days".
合同规定付款条款为 “60 天内付清。
cash
/k /
n. 现款，现金
短语
in cash 用现金（支付）
pay cash for sth 用现金购买某物
cash only 只收现金
cash flow 现金流
cash advance 预支现金；现金透支
cashless society 无现金社会
cash app 现金转账应用
cash register 收银机
cash advance 预支现金；现金透支
例句
The shop offers a discount if you pay in cash. 用现金支付可享受折扣。
They paid cash for the house to avoid a mortgage.
他们用现金买房，以避免贷款。
The sign on the door says “Cash only—no cards accepted”.
门上标识写着 “只收现金，不接受刷卡”。
Small businesses often struggle with cash flow during slow seasons.
淡季时，小企业常面临现金流问题。
He asked his employer for a cash advance to pay rent.
他向雇主申请预支工资交房租。
The cashier put the money into the cash register and gave me a receipt.
收银员把钱放进收银机，然后给了我收据。
app
/ p/
n. 应用程序，应用软件
短语
install an app 安装应用程序
uninstall an app 卸载应用程序
update an app 更新应用程序
例句
Before traveling, I always install a local transportation app to navigate the city easily.
出行前，我总会安装本地交通应用以便导航。
The new social media app was launched on smartphones last month.
这款新社交媒体应用上月在手机端上线。
oven
/ v n/
n. 烤箱，烤炉
短语
preheat the oven 预热烤箱
put/take sth out of the oven 放入 / 取出烤箱
bake/cook sth in the oven 用烤箱烤 / 烹饪
turn on/off the oven 打开 / 关闭烤箱
portable oven 便携式烤箱
例句
Don’t forget to turn off the oven after you finish
baking. 烤完东西后别忘了关烤箱。
We usually bake bread in the oven on weekends.
我们周末通常用烤箱烤面包。
She put the cake into the oven and set a timer for 40
minutes. 她把蛋糕放进烤箱，定了 40 分钟的计时器。
except
/ k sept/ prep. 除 …… 之外
词性变换
adj. exceptional 异常的，例外的
n.exception 例外；异议
短语
except for 介词短语，“除…… 之外
nothing but /nobody but
= nothing except /nobody except 只有……
例句
The city is beautiful except for some dirty streets.
这座城市很美，除了几条脏乱的街道之外。
There’s nothing but a desk in the empty room.
空房间里只有一张桌子。
Nobody but her best friend knew about her secret.
只有她最好的朋友知道她的秘密。
convenient
/k n vi ni nt/
adj. 方便的，便利的
词性变换
adv.conveniently 便利地；合宜地
n.convenience 便利；厕所；便利的事物
词组
convenient for sb/sth 对某人 / 某事方便
convenient to sth 位置上靠近 / 易于到达
make sth convenient 使某事便利
at one’s convenience 在某人方便时
convenient store 便利店
convenient location 便利位置
convenient access 便捷通道
convenient time 合适的时间）
例句
Is 3 p.m. convenient for you to discuss the project
下午 3 点讨论项目，你方便吗？
This route is convenient for avoiding traffic.
这条路线方便避开拥堵。
The hotel is convenient to the subway station 酒店离地铁站很近。
The company made remote work convenient by providing laptops.
公司提供笔记本电脑，使远程办公更便利。
Please submit the report at your earliest convenience.
请尽早提交报告。
The convenient store is open 24/7 for emergency purchases.
便利店全天营业，满足应急购物需求。
The office’s convenient location near the highway reduces commuting
time. 办公室靠近高速，缩短通勤时间。
development
/d vel pm nt/
n. 进步，发展
词性变换
v. develop 发育；生长；发展
adj. developed 发达的；成熟的
n.developer 开发者
词组
economic development 经济发展
sustainable development 可持续发展
social development 社会发展
technological development 技术发展
research and development (R&D) 研发
product development 产品开发
software development 软件开发
with the development of... 随着…… 的发展
例句
The government has launched a series of policies to promote economic
development in rural areas.
政府出台了一系列政策推动农村经济发展。
Reducing carbon emissions is essential for achieving sustainable
development.减少碳排放对实现可持续发展至关重要。
Improving public education is a key driver of social development.
改善公共教育是社会发展的关键动力。
Technological development in AI has transformed industries like
healthcare and finance. 人工智能的技术发展改变了医疗、金融等行业。
The company invested 20% of its revenue in research and development
to launch new products. 该公司将 20% 的营收投入研发以推出新产品。
Technological advancement has made long-distance communication
more convenient. 技术进步让远程沟通更便捷。
mobile
/ m ba l/
adj. 非固定的，移动式的
词性变换
n.mobility 移动性；机动性
n.mobilization 动员；调动
v. mobilize 组织；动员起来
词组
mobile device 移动设备
mobile app 移动应用
mobile payment 移动支付
mobile network 移动网络
mobile data 移动数据，指手机流量
mobile charger 手机充电器
use a mobile 用手机
例句
Most people check emails on mobile devices rather than computers now.
现在多数人用移动设备查邮件，而非电脑。
This mobile app helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake.
这款移动应用帮助用户记录日常运动和卡路里摄入。
Mobile payment like Alipay and WeChat Pay has made cashless
shopping popular in China.
支付宝、微信支付等移动支付让无现金购物在中国普及。
The new area has no mobile network coverage, so we can’t make calls.
新区域没有移动网络覆盖，无法打电话。
Cloud storage and video conferencing tools have made mobile office
possible. 云存储和视频会议工具让移动办公成为可能。
Turn off mobile data when you’re not using it to save battery and money.
不用时关掉移动数据，以节省电量和流量费。
anywhere
/ eniwe /
adv. 任何地方，
无论何处
词组
anywhere else 其他任何地方
anywhere near 接近；差不多
just about anywhere 几乎任何地方
get anywhere 取得进展；有结果
例句
I don’t want to go anywhere else—this park is
perfect. 我不想去别的地方了，这个公园就很好。
Is your salary anywhere near what you expected
你的薪水接近预期了吗？
With a portable charger, you can use your phone just
about anywhere.
有了充电宝，你几乎在任何地方都能用电。
via
/ va /
prep. 通过
词组
via air/land/sea 通过空运/陆运/海运
via the internet 通过互联网
via local agents 通过当地代理商
例句
The goods will be shipped via sea to reduce costs.
货物将通过海运运输以降低成本。
Most people access news via the internet now.
现在多数人通过互联网获取新闻。
You can book tickets via the airline’s mobile app.
你可以通过航空公司的手机应用订票。
The brand expands into new markets via local agents.
该品牌通过当地代理商拓展新市场。
progress
/ pr ɡres/
n. 进步；进展
词性变换
adj. progressive 进步的；先进的
n. progressive 改革论者；进步分子
词组
make progress (in sth) 在某方面取得进步
achieve progress 取得进步
track one’s progress 跟踪某人的进步
slow/steady/rapid progress 缓慢 / 稳步 / 快速进展
lack of progress 缺乏进展
social progress 社会进步
technological progress 技术进步
progress from...to... 从…… 进展到……
progress with sth 推进某事
例句
Regular practice is the key to making progress in a foreign language.
规律练习是外语进步的关键。
With the teacher’s help, the student achieved significant progress in
math. 在老师帮助下，学生的数学取得了显著进步。
This app allows learners to track their progress in vocabulary
memorization. 这款应用能让学习者跟踪词汇记忆的进度。
Due to funding issues, the project has only made slow progress this
quarter. 因资金问题，本季度项目进展缓慢。
The meeting focused on solving the lack of progress in the sales target.
会议聚焦解决销售目标缺乏进展的问题。
Gender equality is an important part of social progress.
性别平等是社会进步的重要组成部分。
Technological progress has greatly improved the efficiency of medical
treatment. 技术进步大幅提升了医疗效率。
offline
/ f la n/
adj. 未联网的，不在线的
词组
offline mode 离线模式
offline data 离线数据
offline store/shop 线下门店
offline event 线下活动
offline service 线下服务
offline communication 线下沟通
例句
Offline communication is more effective for resolving conflicts than online messages.
线下沟通比线上消息更能有效解决矛盾。
The company held an offline event to launch its new product, attracting over 500 attendees. 该公司举办线下活动发布新产品，吸引了 500 多人参加。
nowadays
/ na de z/
adv. 现今，现时
句式
今昔对比句式：Nowadays... + whereas/while...
对比过去的另一种表达：Compared with the past,
nowadays...
现象 + 原因 / 影响句式：Nowadays...because/which...
例句
Nowadays, children spend most of their free time playing electronic games, whereas their parents used to play outdoor sports when they were young.
如今，孩子的空闲时间大多用来玩电子游戏，而他们的父母年轻时则常进行户外运动。
Nowadays, more people are choosing plant-based diets, because they are more aware of the health and environmental benefits. 如今，越来越多人选择植物性饮食，因为他们更清楚其对健康和环境的益处。
simply
/ s mpli/
adv. 只是，只要
搭配
simply because + 从句 仅仅因为……
simply to do sth 仅仅为了做某事，表目的
simply not + 形容词 / 动词 根本不……，表否定
simply explain/describe 简单解释 / 描述
simply solve/complete 轻易解决 / 完成
imply put 简单来说
例句
He took the job simply to gain work experience, not for the high salary.
他接受这份工作仅仅是为了积累经验，不是为了高薪。
Many students struggle with English simply because they don’t practice enough.
很多学生英语不好，仅仅是因为练习不够。
save
/se v/
v. 节省，节约
词性变换
adj. saving 节约的；挽救的；补偿的；保留的
adj. saved 获救的；已保存的
n. saver 救助者；节俭的人
词组
save time/money/energy 节省时间 / 金钱 / 能源，
save on sth 在…… 方面节省
save up (for sth) 存钱买某物
save data/files/photos 保存数据 / 文件 / 照片
save money in a bank/account 把钱存在银行
save sth for sb 为某人保留某物
save a spot/seat/table 预留位置 / 座位 / 桌子
例句
The firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
消防员从着火的大楼里救出了孩子。
Learning basic first aid skills could help you save a life one day.
学习基础急救技能，说不定某天能救命。
Using a washing machine saves a lot of time compared to hand-washing
clothes. 和手洗相比，用洗衣机省很多时间。
We can save on groceries by buying in bulk.
批量采购能帮我们在食品杂货上省钱。
She’s been saving up for a trip to Japan next year.
她一直在存钱，准备明年去日本旅行。
Make sure to save your data regularly to avoid losing it if the computer
crashes. 定期保存数据，防止电脑崩溃时丢失。
Most people save money in a savings account to earn interest.
多数人把钱存在储蓄账户里赚利息。
advantage
/ d vɑ nt d /
n. 好处，优点
词组
take advantage of sth/sb 利用
gain/win an advantage (over sb)
获得 / 赢得优势
give sb an advantage (in/over sth)
给某人（在某方面 / 对某物的）优势
the advantage of (doing) sth
（做）某事的优势
turn sth to one's advantage
把某事转化为自己的优势
have the advantage of sth 有某物的优势
have an advantage over sb/sth 比…有优势
例句
She has an advantage over other candidates because she speaks three languages fluently. 她比其他候选人有优势，因为她能流利说三种语言。
You should take advantage of the free online courses offered by the university.你应该利用这所大学提供的免费在线课程。
The team gained an advantage by practicing extra hours before the match.这支队伍通过赛前额外训练，获得了优势。
A good education gives children an advantage in their future careers.
良好的教育能给孩子未来的职业带来优势。
One of the advantages of studying abroad is that you can immerse yourself in a foreign language. 出国留学的优势之一是能沉浸在外语环境中。
He turned his lack of experience to his advantage by asking lots of questions and learning quickly.
他通过多提问、快速学习，把自己缺乏经验的劣势转化成了优势。
effect
/ fekt/
n. 效应；影响；结果
词组
have an effect on 对…… 产生…… 影响
exert an effect on 施加影响
take effect 开始生效；起作用
come into effect 生效
in effect 实际上；本质上
effect + a change/solution/reform
实现变革 / 解决方案 / 改革
have little/no effect 几乎无效 / 无效
desired effect 预期效果
例句
Online learning has a positive effect on students who need flexible study time. 在线学习对需要灵活学习时间的学生有积极影响。
Technological progress exerts a profound effect on social development.
科技进步对社会发展施加深远影响。
The medicine usually takes effect within 30 minutes.
这种药通常在 30 分钟内起效。
The revised labor law came into effect last month.
修订后的劳动法已于上月生效。
Talking to him about his bad habits has little effect—he never changes.
跟他说他的坏习惯几乎没用，他从不改。
The advertisement didn’t achieve the desired effect—sales didn’t
increase.这则广告没达到预期效果，销量没有增长
glue
/ɡlu /
v. 胶合，黏合，粘贴
词组
be glued to sth 盯着某物看
super glue 强力胶
glue stick 固体胶
glue gun 胶枪
the glue that... 维系…… 的纽带
glue A to B 把 A 粘到 B 上
glue sth together 把某物粘在一起
glue sth onto sth 把某物粘在某物表面
例句
Family traditions are the glue that keeps our family close during busy times.
家庭传统是忙碌时维系家人感情的纽带。
strange
/stre nd /
adj. 奇怪的，
不寻常的
词组
It’s strange that... ...很奇怪
strange to do sth 做某事很奇怪
strangely enough 说来也奇怪，表转折 / 意外
be strange to sb/sth 对...来说是陌生的
strange feeling/sensation 异样的感觉
nothing strange 没什么奇怪的
例句
Big cities are strange to people who grow up in small towns. 对在小镇长大的人来说，大城市是陌生的。
throw
/θr /
v. 投，扔，抛，掷
词组
throw sth to sb 把某物扔给某人
throw sth at sb/sth 朝某人 / 某物扔某物
throw oneself + 介词短语 使自己陷入某种状态
throw away 扔掉；丢弃；浪费
throw out 赶出；驱逐；否决
throw off 摆脱；脱下
throw together 快速拼凑
throw up 呕吐
例句
He threw the keys to me from the window. 他从窗户把钥匙扔给我。
The angry crowd threw stones at the police car.
愤怒的人群朝警车扔石头。
She threw herself onto the sofa after a long day at work.
工作了一整天后，她一头倒在沙发上。
Don’t throw away those old books—we can donate them.
别扔掉那些旧书，我们可以捐赠。
I need to throw out the expired food in the fridge.
我得把冰箱里过期的食物扔掉。
She threw up after eating the spoiled food. 她吃了变质的食物后吐了。
It took her months to throw off the cold. 她花了几个月才摆脱感冒。
I threw together a salad with whatever vegetables I had at home.
我用家里现有的蔬菜随便做了份沙拉。
guess
/ɡes/
v. 猜，猜测
词组
guess at sth 对某事进行粗略猜测
Guess what! 你猜怎么着！
I guess so. 我想是吧
You guessed it! 你猜对了！
make a guess (at sth) 对某事做猜测
at a guess 粗略地说
a wild guess 胡乱猜测
例句
At a guess, there are about 200 people at the concert.
粗略估计，音乐会上大约有 200 人。
anyone
/ eniw n/ pron. 有人，任何人
词组
anyone else 其他任何人
anyone who... 任何…… 的人
hardly anyone 几乎没人
if anyone 如果有人
例句
Is there anyone else who wants to join our hiking trip 还有其他任何人想加入我们的徒步旅行吗？
Anyone who breaks the school rules will be punished. 任何违反校规的人都会受到惩罚。
Exercises
Unit 4
根据句意，首字母及汉语提示写出单词。
1. I spent 500 yuan buying the d________（数字的） camera.
2. People prefer paying online to using c____（现金）.
3. People built the house in the 19th c________（世纪）.
4. Nowadays， facial recognition(人脸识别)technology is widely used for p_________(支付).
5. Lei Feng was always ready to help others， and his spirit will live in our hearts f_________(永远).
igital
ash
entury
ayment
orever
根据句意，首字母及汉语提示写出单词。
6. I’ve put your dinner in an o______（烤箱）to keep it warm.
7. At this time yesterday， everyone e________ (除……之外)Tom and John was playing football.
8. More and more a_____ (应用程序)make us live a happier and
more convenient life.
9. Noise can have a bad e________（影响）on your brain.
10. N____________（现今）, digital books are becoming more and
more popular.
ven
xcept
pps
ffect
owadays
11. The Internet here isn’t very good， so you’d better save a map to
use offline　(不在线的).
12. China has made great progress　(进步) in science and technology
in recent years.
13. We should know our own advantages　(优势) and put them to
good use.
14. He was simply　(仅仅) trying to help， but he made things worse.
15. The mobile　(移动式的) payment makes our lives more and more
convenient.
根据句意，首字母及汉语提示写出单词。
ffline
rogress
dvantages
imply
obile
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
1. Andy warned us to be careful with our 　wallets　(wallet) while
taking a bus.
2. The businessman suggested spending thousands of 　wallets　

(pound) on computers.
3. He went to Shenyang and 　paid　 (pay) a visit to his best friend.
4. Thanks to 　smartphones　 (smartphone)， it’s easy for people
to get information.
5.Shopping online makes our lives 　more c　more c
(convenient) than before.
wallets
pounds
paid
smartphones
more convenient
6. Miss Wu always encourages us to　wallets　 (read) great books in
our free time.
7. The school doesn’t allow students to　wallets (bring) smartphones.
8. Our teacher warned us　wallets　 (not run) in the classroom.
9. Let him　wallets　(not play) the computer games.
10. —I often see a boy　wallets　with a dog behind your house.
Who is he？
—He is my little brother. I saw him 　playing　 there just now，
too. (play)
to read
to bring
not to run
not play
play
playing
11. This lab has connected all the________ (device).
12. Mary ________ (glue) the broken pieces of the vase（花瓶）
carefully last night.
13. My father always ________ (charge) his phone before bed to make
sure it works tomorrow.
14. The movie is really ________, so everyone feels ________ while
watching. (bore)
15. Living in this neighborhood has a lot of ____________.
The only ________________ is noise. (advantage)
devices
glued
charges
boring bored
advantages
disadvantage
16.A clever English learner often ________ (guess) the meanings of the
new words.
17. The boy 　threw　 (throw) the ball to the dog and it caught the
ball successfully.
18. There is hot and cold running water in all the_________(bedroom).
19. The teacher asked us 　to turn　 (turn) to page 60 and look at the
first picture.
20. My grandpa enjoys telling 　funny　 (fun) stories and often
makes me laugh.
guesses
threw
bedrooms
to turn
funny
21. Food to turn　 (safe) is of great importance to our life.
22. With the to turn　to to tt (develop) of science， more medical
robots are used in hospitals.
23. In o turn　to t(we) opinion， protecting animals is protecting
ourselves.
24. Charles never feels 　bored　 (bore) when reading his favorite
books.
25. We are still good friends though we often 　disagree　
(agree) with each other.
safety
development
our
bored
disagree
从方框内选词并用其适当形式填空。
via， pay， somewhere， save， convenient
1. The app lets you 　conveniently　 order food online.
2. They always try their best 　to save　 the people in danger.
3. Facial recognition(人脸识别) technology is widely used for 　payment　.
4. Someone hid my book and I couldn’t find it 　anywhere　.
5. People are also encouraged to pay for the ticket 　via　an app.
conveniently
to save
payment
anywhere
via
从方框内选词并用其适当形式填空。
grow up, too much, be glued to, in the middle of, stay away from
1. I realized I shouldn’t ______________ my phone all day. That
was bad for the eyes.
2. We must _______________ that old house. It’s falling down.
3. My father keeps telling me not to spend _____________ time on
computers.
be glued to
stay away from
too much
从方框内选词并用其适当形式填空。
grow up, too much, be glued to, in the middle of, stay away from
4. The moon is round and bright ________________ every lunar （农历） month.
5. Lin Yi ________ in Hefei with his grandparents. He often comes back to visit them now.
in the middle of
grew up
从方框内选词并用其适当形式填空。
waste, homework, strange, laugh
1. What a __________ of time it is to remain there for so many years！
2. Simon is a creative boy. His mind is full of __________ ideas all
the time.
3. Students now have less __________ and more spare time to enjoy themselves.
4. At the party， Lucy dressed up as a Mickey Mouse to make us __________.
waste
strange
homework
laugh
短文填空（一）
There is a patient and he can’t move his hands. He uses his thoughts 1. 　to write　 (write) on a computer screen. 2. 　The　 man is paralyzed(瘫痪的)from the neck down. That is because ten years ago he had an accident while he was working in the factory. He doesn’t want his name to be known. So scientists call him T5. Not long ago， scientists
to write
The
短文填空（一）
3. 　successfully　 (successful) put two small sensors (感应器)into his brain. These two sensors allow him 4. 　to use　 (use) his mind to write. The scientists call this “mindwriting”. T5 can write about eighteen 5. 　words　 (word) every minute. This is five words 6. 　slower　 (slow) than the average(普通的)person writing a text message on a smartphone.
successfully
to use
words
slower
短文填空（一）
Mindwriting is easy to do， but it uses a lot of technology 7. 　and　 a special kind of math.Scientists ask T5 8. 　to imagine　 (imagine) writing on paper， and then the two sensors turn his brain activity into text on a computer screen. A scientist 9. 　hopes　 (hope) mindwriting will help millions of paralyzed people to write again. It might help people who can’t speak as well. In the future， this technology may make them 10. 　write　 (write) at the speed of thought.
and
to imagine
hopes
write
短文填空（二）
App is short for application(应用软件). You can download all 1. ________ (kind) of apps on your phone.
There are apps for playing games, watching movies and even buying food! Many apps are free, 2. ________ these apps have ads you might hate.
Some of the most popular apps are for sharing pictures and 3. ________ (video). People use these apps to share pictures with their friends.
kinds
but
videos
短文填空（二）
People take pictures 4. ________ their phones. Then they upload (上传) them using apps.
Their friends see the pictures and can express their views by clicking “like” or 5. ________ (write) a comment.
Using the Internet is very convenient (方便的), especially on your phone. Apps make it easy to get 6. ________ information you need.
with
writing
the
短文填空（二）
They are so helpful that you may use them to find almost any information 7. ________ (easy).
Many people use apps for language learning. Many of these apps have games to teach people new words. It is a 8. ________ (use),
easy and interesting way to learn. 9. ________ (this) apps let people review and practice a language anywhere.
easily
useful
These
短文填空（二）
There are apps 10. ________ (give) directions of places, too. And many apps let people listen to music, read the news and some other literal things. What’s your favorite app
to give
短文填空（三）
Have you ever imagined being able to communicate with your pets at home and have them 1. __________ (understand) everything you say It sounds too good to be true, but scientists have started using AI to help communicate with animals.
Professor Bake told Scientific Magazine that AI allows humans 2. _____ (use) technology to watch and understand the animals’ sounds and signals so we humans can try to speak back to them.
understand
to use
短文填空（三）
She said trying to communicate in animals’ language could be better than teaching them 3. ________ (use) human sign language. AI is already helping us 4. __________________ (communicate) with bats and bees. This could change what we know about these animals and our relationships with them.
Professor Bake learned how scientist Tovel had used recordings and AI to understand bats. “Bats have their own language.
to use
(to) communicate
短文填空（三）
They often argue over food. They have different names, or ‘signature calls’,” she said. “Mother bats lower their voice when speaking to their babies. Their voice can never be heard with human ears. But AI makes this 5. ________ (become) possible because a computer can be trained to listen like a bat.”
become
短文填空（三）
Actually, AI has so far achieved a lot in this field. For example, the computer not only listens but also watches bees’ body movement to understand what they are communicating. Bake said scientists now know how bees say things such as “be quiet” or “stop”. Scientist Landlof even created a robot Honeybee that entered a bee’s home and was able to communicate with other bees when it wanted them 6. ________ (stop) doing something or fly.
to stop
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