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选择性必修二 Unit 4 Living with technology 课时3 Extended Reading
核 心 词 汇 及 变 形 definition n. 定义；释义，解释-----define v. 给……下定义；阐明----definite adj. 确定的；清楚的----definitely adv. 肯定地，当然 sensor n. 传感器，敏感元件-----sense n. 感官；意识；意义 v. 意识到，觉察出-----sensitive adj. 体贴的；敏感的----sensible adj. 明智的-------sensory adj. 感官的，感觉的 practical adj. 实际的，真实的；切实可行的；有用的；实事求是的----practice n. 实践 v. 从事 -----practically adv. 实际上-----impractical adj. 不切实际的 academic adj. 教学的，学术的；学习良好的；纯理论的-----academy n. 专科院校；学会----academically adv. 学术上地 engage vt. & vi. 吸引住（注意力、兴趣）；雇用，聘用；与……建立密切关系----engaged adj. 忙于……的；订婚的---engagement n. 约定；参加；订婚 clone n. 好像一模一样的人，复制品；克隆动物（或植物） vt. 克隆，以无性繁殖技术复制 ----cloning n. 克隆 initial adj. 最初的，开始的 n. 首字母----initiative n. 主动性；主动权----initially adv. 最初 optimistic adj. 乐观的，抱乐观看法的-----optimism n. 乐观主义---optimist n. 乐观者 annoy vt. 使恼怒，使生气；打扰，骚扰------annoyed adj. 恼怒地，生气的-----annoying adj. 讨厌的，恼人的-----annoyance n. 气恼，烦恼 globe n. 球体，球状物；地球仪；地球，世界----global adj. 全球的----globalization n. 全球化 -----globally adv. 在全球 expense n. 费用；开销；开支----expensive adj. 昂贵的 envy n. & vt. 羡慕，忌妒----enviously adv. 羡慕地
核 心 短 语 处于··最前列 at the forefront of 参与/忙于be engaged in 是··的障碍a barrier to sth 在牺牲··的情况下at the expense of 有能力be capable of/ have the capacity to do 海量数据massive amounts of data 存在be around =exist 简而言之in short 执行任务perform tasks 处于历史的转折点 at a turning point in history 对··有利to one’s advantage 面部识别facial recognition 招致灾难 spell disaster 军事行动military operation 救灾disaster relief 在于lie in 与··互动interact with 无尽的可能endless possibilities 要是what if 不久之后It won’t be long before 旨在Aim to do=be aimed at doing 证明是有挑战的prove challenging 记住keep in mind 使···成为过去make sth a thing of the past 实际应用 practical applications 一个完全沉浸式的环境in a fully immersive environment 在病人身上尝试try/attempt sth on the patient 提供serve up Green with envy 嫉妒 an unlimited number of无数的 in terms of 在···方面 (build) castle in the air空中楼阁 to name but a few 略举几例 boil down to归结为
【知识梳理1】 Virtual reality 虚拟现实
virtual adj.虚拟的，模拟的；很接近的，事实上的
construct virtual worlds 构筑虚拟世界 virtual space 虚拟空间
【知识梳理2】you've been working at the forefront of developments in virtual reality for many years.
at the forefront of处于最前列，进入重要地位（或主要地位）
at/in/to the forefront (of sth)
Women have always been at the forefront of the Green movement. 妇女总是在环境保护运动的最前列。
【知识梳理3】The basic definition of VR lies in the name itself,which means “reality” that is not real”.
definition n.定义，释义，解释
by definition 必然（有某种品质，因为同类事物全都有这种品质）
【知识梳理4】Can you give some examples of the practical applications VR has
practical adj.实际的，真实的；切实可行的；有用的，实事求是的
practical experience 实际经验 practical application 实际应用
practical life skills 实用生活技能
→practice n.实践，练习 in practice 实际上
put...into practice 把......付诸实践
句式：It is practical for sb to do sth 某人做某事是可行的
【知识梳理5】 Academic VR enables students to interact with others in a three-D environment.
academic adj.教学的，学术的；学习良好的；纯理论的 high/low academic standards 高/低学术水平
→academically adv. 学术上 an academic degree 学术学位 an academic conference 学术研讨会
an academic career 学术生涯
【知识梳理6】this new approach to learning manages to engage students’ interest and enhance learning efficiency.
①approach to doing sth 做某事的方法
②engage vt. & vi. 吸引住（注意力、兴趣）；雇用，聘用；与……建立密切关系
engage in sth. (使)参加/从事某事 be engaged in 参加，参与
engage one’s interest/attention 吸引某人的兴趣/注意力
engage with sb./sth. 与某人/某事物建立密切关系
engage sb. to do sth. 聘请某人做某事 engage sb. as... 请某人担任某职务
【知识梳理7】The applications can be expanded to make it easier to visualize data such as engineering projects and a variety of other design developments.
①expand v.扩展，增加
②visualize sth (as sth) 使形象化；想象；构思；设想
变形：vision n. 视野，想像， 见解，远见卓识 visual adj. 视力的
Try to visualize him as an old man.尽量设想他是一位老人。
I can't visualize what this room looked like before it was decorated.我想象不出这个房间在装修之前是什么样
【知识梳理8】This sounds like it has a lot of constructive applications.What about its uses for highly developed technical industries such as medicine
constructive applications 建设方面的运用
Construct 形式变化：
【知识梳理9】Treatments of anxiety and drug addiction are other valuable and cost-effective applications of VR.
addiction n.瘾，入迷；嗜好 addiction to sth 对......上瘾
highly addictive 容易使人上瘾的
【知识梳理10】How will if affect the different aspects of our everyday lives,such as entertainment,shopping and travelling
affect v.影响 effect n.影响 have an effect on 对......有影响
affect our lives 影响我们的生活
【知识梳理11】The entertainment industry is one of the most enthusiastic advocates of VR.
①enthusiastic adj. 热情的；热心的；热衷的 enthusiastically adv. 热情地；热心地
enthusiasm n. 热情；热忱；热衷的事物
full of enthusiasm 充满热情 arouse enthusiasm 激发热情
show enthusiasm for sth. 对某事表现出热情
【知识梳理12】... ,there must be some barriers to the development of VR,I guess
barrier n.障碍，阻力；屏障，障碍物；分界线，隔阂 复数 barriers
the language barrier 语言障碍 a barrier to learning 学习障碍
overcome a barrier 克服障碍 natural barrier 自然屏障
【知识梳理13】It really boils down to three things--time,cost and technical limitations.
boil down to 归结为，基本问题是（不用于进行时）★to 为介词，后面+名词/代词/动名词
boil down to doing sth. 归结为做某事 boil down to lack of... 归结为缺乏……
例句：His success boils down to hard work and persistence.
Students’ poor grades often boil down to lack of concentration in class.
【知识梳理14】The initial cost will discourage most people in the beginning but that should be fixed over time.
initial adj. 最初的，开始的；n. 首字母 → initially adv. 起初，首先
the initial stages/phase/period 初始阶段 initial response/reaction 初始反应
【知识梳理15】Considering there are so many challenges to deal with, are you still optimistic about the future of VR
considering =providing/provided= Suppose /supposing =if 假设......
optimistic 乐观的-----pessimistic 悲观的 be optimistic about 对……感到乐观
be optimistic that... 对……乐观 take a more optimistic view 抱有更为乐观的态度
【知识梳理16】Does it annoy you to see cars blocking the road like weeds when you are travelling Our new InstaTrip watch makes travel stress a thing of the past. You could be away from your busy life and travel to a far distant land instantly---all you need to do is touch a few buttons.
①annoy vt. 使人恼怒，生气 annoyance n. 生气；恼怒；令人生气（烦恼）的事物
变形： annoyed adj. 感到生气的 annoying adj.令人生气的
It annoys sb. to do... 做……让某人心里不痛快。 be annoyed by 对……感到不快
be annoyed with sb. 对某人生气 be annoyed at/about 被……烦扰；对……恼火
be annoyed to do sth. 对于做某事感到生气 to one’s annoyance 让某人恼火的是
②like weeds 大量 weed n.杂草，野草
【知识梳理17】Once you choose your destination, built-in sensors map your body and the latest transport technology takes you there in an instant .We guarantee that you will never have an unpleasant trip.
Once （放在句首） 一旦......
in an instant 一瞬间；时间较快
guarantee v.保证
【知识梳理18】All this technology does not come at the expense of fashion. We have designs for different ages, genders and occasions, so you will be the envy of all your friends wherever you go---from pubs to offices.
①at the expense of 在牺牲或损害......的情况下
expense n. 费用；开销；开支 expensive adj. 昂贵的，费钱的
at one’s expense 由某人付费；以某人为代价；在某人受损的情况下
put sb. to/go to the expense of doing sth. 让某人花钱做某事/把钱用在做某事上
spare no expense 不惜代价
例句：He achieved success at the expense of his health.
②envy n. & vt. 羡慕，忌妒 →envious adj. 忌妒的
envy sb. sth. 忌妒/羡慕某人某物 envy of sb. 对某人的忌妒
with envy 羡慕地；忌妒地 out of envy 出于忌妒
be the envy of sb. 成为某人羡慕/忌妒的对象
单词拼写
1. He used accurate words to give out the （定义）of the bandage.
2. You should find a （切实可行的）way to tackle the problem.
3.His （学术的）performance is so outstanding that he gains the chance to participate in that important debate.
4.He was （吸引住）in the characteristic work of solidarity of the country in his whole life.
5.His ______（最初的）motto nearly affected his thinking in his whole life.
6. You needn’t ______（羡慕）what he got; if you work hard, you will get a patent.
单句语法填空
1. It is ______（virtual）impossible to predict the future accurately.
2. How to give a ______（definite）of the phenomenon is being debated now.
3. To control limbs through AI technology is an interesting idea, but there are many ____（practice）
difficulties.
4. With his strong ______（academy）background, he can restore the original appearance of the painting.
5. She is engaged in ______（build）up a fundamental production framework.
6. He came ______（initial）to spend a few days, but ultimately he stayed for a whole month.
7. There is no denying that he is optimistic ______ his future.
8. He was ______（annoy）that she should delete one of the most important documents in his computer.
9. The successful chemist is ______（envy）by his selfish opponent.
10. Prohibiting illegal fishing is a ______（globe）task.
三、短语选词填空
1. Their discoveries are ______ the field compared with other chemists'.
2. Without doubt, there are ______ idioms in the English language.
3. Ultimately, the issues ______ performance.
4. Bad results of drug abuse come ______.
5. The boost of the small business at a fast pace in this area is ______ the environmental pollution.
6. The customers ______ purchasing alcohol didn’t notice the coming danger.
7. How many scholarships he can get may ______ on whether he will go abroad to specialize in virus.
8. They have a good method to ______ the components of the steel.
9. You should ______ psychology plays a fundamental role in our social lives.
10. Acupuncture is hard to explain ______ for many people.
11. The outgoing girl ______ her ambition of becoming a pilot.
12. He ______ what his fellows did to the man with disabilities just now.
I阅读理解
(2021-2022江苏海安高级中学高二期中）Do you think you’re smarter than your parents and grandparents According to James Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you are! Over the course of the last century, people who have taken IQ tests have gotten increasingly better scores—on average, three points better for every decade that has passed. This improvement is known as “the Flynn effect”, and scientists want to know what is behind it.
IQ tests and other similar tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than knowledge. Flynn knew that intelligence is partly inherited from our parents and partly the result of our environment and experiences, but the improvement in test scores was happening too quickly to be explained by heredity. So what was happening in the 20th century that was helping people achieve higher scores on intelligence tests
Scientists have proposed several explanations for “the Flynn effect”. Some suggest that the improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general. Because we take so many tests, we learn test-taking techniques that help us perform better on any test. Others have pointed to better nutrition since it results in babies being born larger, healthier, and with more brain development than in the past. Another possible explanation is a change in educational styles, with teachers encouraging children to learn by discovering things for themselves rather than just memorizing information. This could prepare people to do the kind of problem solving that intelligence tests require.
Flynn limited the possible explanations when he looked carefully at the test data and discovered that the improvement in scores was only on certain parts of the IQ test. Test-takers didn’t do better on the arithmetic or vocabulary sections of the test; they did better on sections that required a special kind of reasoning and problem solving. For example, one part of the test shows a set of abstract shapes, and test-takers must look for patterns and connections between them and decide which shape should be added to the set. According to Flynn, this visual intelligence improves as the amount of technology in our lives increases. Every time you play a computer game or figure out how to program a new cell phone, you are exercising exactly the kind of thinking and problem solving that helps you do well on one kind of intelligence test. So are you really smarter than your parents In one very specific way, you may be.
12. “The Flynn effect” is ______.
A. not connected to our experiences B. unknown in some parts of the world
C. an increase in IQ test scores over time D. used to measure people’s intelligence
13. According to the article, what do updated educational styles include
A. Improving test scores. B. Exposure to many tests.
C. Memorizing information. D. Children finding things out themselves.
14. Why does the author mention computer games
A. To encourage the reader to do more exercise instead of playing games.
B. To explain why more and more young people have poor vocabularies.
C. To give an example of technology improving our visual intelligence.
D. To show the fact that young people are not getting more intelligent.
15. Which statement would Professor Flynn agree with
A. People today are taking easier tests.
B. People today have more visual intelligence.
C. People today have fewer problems to solve.
D. People today are more intelligent in every way.
II 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余。
Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what’s happening around them. 16 Outside life is shut out. So are you one of “them”
For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. 17 What’s even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “I’m not available for chatting at the moment!”
Suppose you’re at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up. At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration. 18 Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal.
19 It’s probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their homework, they can just turn up the volume on their MP3 player, smile, and say “Yes, Mum.” Problem solved.
Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears, but our brains will also be directly plugged into some new high-tech instruments. We’ll be in a virtual world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in. 20 And they are changing our social habits along the way.
In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It’s so strange—suddenly, I don’t feel like wearing my earphones anymore.
A. Our instruments are changing quickly.
B. I also have wires hanging from my ears.
C. In the home situation, teenagers love these wires.
D. I don’t have to deal with the noise from the environment.
E. After all, I am listening to my favorite music and would rather not be disturbed.
F. Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions.
G. They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal “digital noise reduction systems”.
III 语法填空
I came across Mr Brown outside the office. He asked me if it was 1______(convenience) for me to take some books about future life to his friend Mr Black.
Mr Brown said, “I 2______(have) a talk with him at five o’clock this afternoon through the telephone about these books.” He also said, “You can’t miss him. He 3______(wear) a dark green suit and a yellow tie waiting for you at the entrance to his company.”
“But I 4______(have) a meeting before 5 o’clock this afternoon. And I’m afraid I won’t be available after 5 o’clock, either. Because I 5______(see) a friend off at about 7 o’clock this evening,” I said.
Mr Brown expressed his 6______(disappoint) and said, “I really hope we would be talking about these interesting books at that time together, but it looks far 7______ reality now. Maybe we will have to make 8______ at eight o’clock tomorrow evening.” I smiled and said, “I hope you 9______(have) a good time together by sharing your opinions about the books then.”
Mr Brown agreed 10______ left.选择性必修二 Unit 4 Living with technology 课时3 Extended Reading
核 心 词 汇 及 变 形 definition n. 定义；释义，解释-----define v. 给……下定义；阐明----definite adj. 确定的；清楚的----definitely adv. 肯定地，当然 sensor n. 传感器，敏感元件-----sense n. 感官；意识；意义 v. 意识到，觉察出-----sensitive adj. 体贴的；敏感的----sensible adj. 明智的-------sensory adj. 感官的，感觉的 practical adj. 实际的，真实的；切实可行的；有用的；实事求是的----practice n. 实践 v. 从事 -----practically adv. 实际上-----impractical adj. 不切实际的 academic adj. 教学的，学术的；学习良好的；纯理论的-----academy n. 专科院校；学会----academically adv. 学术上地 engage vt. & vi. 吸引住（注意力、兴趣）；雇用，聘用；与……建立密切关系----engaged adj. 忙于……的；订婚的---engagement n. 约定；参加；订婚 clone n. 好像一模一样的人，复制品；克隆动物（或植物） vt. 克隆，以无性繁殖技术复制 ----cloning n. 克隆 initial adj. 最初的，开始的 n. 首字母----initiative n. 主动性；主动权----initially adv. 最初 optimistic adj. 乐观的，抱乐观看法的-----optimism n. 乐观主义---optimist n. 乐观者 annoy vt. 使恼怒，使生气；打扰，骚扰------annoyed adj. 恼怒地，生气的-----annoying adj. 讨厌的，恼人的-----annoyance n. 气恼，烦恼 globe n. 球体，球状物；地球仪；地球，世界----global adj. 全球的----globalization n. 全球化 -----globally adv. 在全球 expense n. 费用；开销；开支----expensive adj. 昂贵的 envy n. & vt. 羡慕，忌妒----enviously adv. 羡慕地
核 心 短 语 处于··最前列 at the forefront of 参与/忙于be engaged in 是··的障碍a barrier to sth 在牺牲··的情况下at the expense of 有能力be capable of/ have the capacity to do 海量数据massive amounts of data 存在be around =exist 简而言之in short 执行任务perform tasks 处于历史的转折点 at a turning point in history 对··有利to one’s advantage 面部识别facial recognition 招致灾难 spell disaster 军事行动military operation 救灾disaster relief 在于lie in 与··互动interact with 无尽的可能endless possibilities 要是what if 不久之后It won’t be long before 旨在Aim to do=be aimed at doing 证明是有挑战的prove challenging 记住keep in mind 使···成为过去make sth a thing of the past 实际应用 practical applications 一个完全沉浸式的环境in a fully immersive environment 在病人身上尝试try/attempt sth on the patient 提供serve up Green with envy 嫉妒 an unlimited number of无数的 in terms of 在···方面 (build) castle in the air空中楼阁 to name but a few 略举几例 boil down to归结为
【知识梳理1】 Virtual reality 虚拟现实
virtual adj.虚拟的，模拟的；很接近的，事实上的
construct virtual worlds 构筑虚拟世界 virtual space 虚拟空间
【知识梳理2】you've been working at the forefront of developments in virtual reality for many years.
at the forefront of处于最前列，进入重要地位（或主要地位）
at/in/to the forefront (of sth)
Women have always been at the forefront of the Green movement. 妇女总是在环境保护运动的最前列。
【知识梳理3】The basic definition of VR lies in the name itself,which means “reality” that is not real”.
definition n.定义，释义，解释
by definition 必然（有某种品质，因为同类事物全都有这种品质）
【知识梳理4】Can you give some examples of the practical applications VR has
practical adj.实际的，真实的；切实可行的；有用的，实事求是的
practical experience 实际经验 practical application 实际应用
practical life skills 实用生活技能
→practice n.实践，练习 in practice 实际上
put...into practice 把......付诸实践
句式：It is practical for sb to do sth 某人做某事是可行的
【知识梳理5】 Academic VR enables students to interact with others in a three-D environment.
academic adj.教学的，学术的；学习良好的；纯理论的 high/low academic standards 高/低学术水平
→academically adv. 学术上 an academic degree 学术学位 an academic conference 学术研讨会
an academic career 学术生涯
【知识梳理6】this new approach to learning manages to engage students’ interest and enhance learning efficiency.
①approach to doing sth 做某事的方法
②engage vt. & vi. 吸引住（注意力、兴趣）；雇用，聘用；与……建立密切关系
engage in sth. (使)参加/从事某事 be engaged in 参加，参与
engage one’s interest/attention 吸引某人的兴趣/注意力
engage with sb./sth. 与某人/某事物建立密切关系
engage sb. to do sth. 聘请某人做某事 engage sb. as... 请某人担任某职务
【知识梳理7】The applications can be expanded to make it easier to visualize data such as engineering projects and a variety of other design developments.
①expand v.扩展，增加
②visualize sth (as sth) 使形象化；想象；构思；设想
变形：vision n. 视野，想像， 见解，远见卓识 visual adj. 视力的
Try to visualize him as an old man.尽量设想他是一位老人。
I can't visualize what this room looked like before it was decorated.我想象不出这个房间在装修之前是什么样
【知识梳理8】This sounds like it has a lot of constructive applications.What about its uses for highly developed technical industries such as medicine
constructive applications 建设方面的运用
Construct 形式变化：
【知识梳理9】Treatments of anxiety and drug addiction are other valuable and cost-effective applications of VR.
addiction n.瘾，入迷；嗜好 addiction to sth 对......上瘾
highly addictive 容易使人上瘾的
【知识梳理10】How will if affect the different aspects of our everyday lives,such as entertainment,shopping and travelling
affect v.影响 effect n.影响 have an effect on 对......有影响
affect our lives 影响我们的生活
【知识梳理11】The entertainment industry is one of the most enthusiastic advocates of VR.
①enthusiastic adj. 热情的；热心的；热衷的 enthusiastically adv. 热情地；热心地
enthusiasm n. 热情；热忱；热衷的事物
full of enthusiasm 充满热情 arouse enthusiasm 激发热情
show enthusiasm for sth. 对某事表现出热情
【知识梳理12】... ,there must be some barriers to the development of VR,I guess
barrier n.障碍，阻力；屏障，障碍物；分界线，隔阂 复数 barriers
the language barrier 语言障碍 a barrier to learning 学习障碍
overcome a barrier 克服障碍 natural barrier 自然屏障
【知识梳理13】It really boils down to three things--time,cost and technical limitations.
boil down to 归结为，基本问题是（不用于进行时）★to 为介词，后面+名词/代词/动名词
boil down to doing sth. 归结为做某事 boil down to lack of... 归结为缺乏……
例句：His success boils down to hard work and persistence.
Students’ poor grades often boil down to lack of concentration in class.
【知识梳理14】The initial cost will discourage most people in the beginning but that should be fixed over time.
initial adj. 最初的，开始的；n. 首字母 → initially adv. 起初，首先
the initial stages/phase/period 初始阶段 initial response/reaction 初始反应
【知识梳理15】Considering there are so many challenges to deal with, are you still optimistic about the future of VR
considering =providing/provided= Suppose /supposing =if 假设......
optimistic 乐观的-----pessimistic 悲观的 be optimistic about 对……感到乐观
be optimistic that... 对……乐观 take a more optimistic view 抱有更为乐观的态度
【知识梳理16】Does it annoy you to see cars blocking the road like weeds when you are travelling Our new InstaTrip watch makes travel stress a thing of the past. You could be away from your busy life and travel to a far distant land instantly---all you need to do is touch a few buttons.
①annoy vt. 使人恼怒，生气 annoyance n. 生气；恼怒；令人生气（烦恼）的事物
变形： annoyed adj. 感到生气的 annoying adj.令人生气的
It annoys sb. to do... 做……让某人心里不痛快。 be annoyed by 对……感到不快
be annoyed with sb. 对某人生气 be annoyed at/about 被……烦扰；对……恼火
be annoyed to do sth. 对于做某事感到生气 to one’s annoyance 让某人恼火的是
②like weeds 大量 weed n.杂草，野草
【知识梳理17】Once you choose your destination, built-in sensors map your body and the latest transport technology takes you there in an instant .We guarantee that you will never have an unpleasant trip.
Once （放在句首） 一旦......
in an instant 一瞬间；时间较快
guarantee v.保证
【知识梳理18】All this technology does not come at the expense of fashion. We have designs for different ages, genders and occasions, so you will be the envy of all your friends wherever you go---from pubs to offices.
①at the expense of 在牺牲或损害......的情况下
expense n. 费用；开销；开支 expensive adj. 昂贵的，费钱的
at one’s expense 由某人付费；以某人为代价；在某人受损的情况下
put sb. to/go to the expense of doing sth. 让某人花钱做某事/把钱用在做某事上
spare no expense 不惜代价
例句：He achieved success at the expense of his health.
②envy n. & vt. 羡慕，忌妒 →envious adj. 忌妒的
envy sb. sth. 忌妒/羡慕某人某物 envy of sb. 对某人的忌妒
with envy 羡慕地；忌妒地 out of envy 出于忌妒
be the envy of sb. 成为某人羡慕/忌妒的对象
单词拼写
1. He used accurate words to give out the （定义）of the bandage.
2. You should find a （切实可行的）way to tackle the problem.
3.His （学术的）performance is so outstanding that he gains the chance to participate in that important debate.
4.He was （吸引住）in the characteristic work of solidarity of the country in his whole life.
5.His ______（最初的）motto nearly affected his thinking in his whole life.
6. You needn’t ______（羡慕）what he got; if you work hard, you will get a patent.
（答案：definition; practical; academic; engaged; initial; envy）
单句语法填空
1. It is ______（virtual）impossible to predict the future accurately.
2. How to give a ______（definite）of the phenomenon is being debated now.
3. To control limbs through AI technology is an interesting idea, but there are many ____（practice）
difficulties.
4. With his strong ______（academy）background, he can restore the original appearance of the painting.
5. She is engaged in ______（build）up a fundamental production framework.
6. He came ______（initial）to spend a few days, but ultimately he stayed for a whole month.
7. There is no denying that he is optimistic ______ his future.
8. He was ______（annoy）that she should delete one of the most important documents in his computer.
9. The successful chemist is ______（envy）by his selfish opponent.
10. Prohibiting illegal fishing is a ______（globe）task.
(答案：virtually;definition;practical;academic;building;initially;about;annoyed;envied;global)
三、短语选词填空
1. Their discoveries are ______ the field compared with other chemists'.
2. Without doubt, there are ______ idioms in the English language.
3. Ultimately, the issues ______ performance.
4. Bad results of drug abuse come ______.
5. The boost of the small business at a fast pace in this area is ______ the environmental pollution.
6. The customers ______ purchasing alcohol didn’t notice the coming danger.
7. How many scholarships he can get may ______ on whether he will go abroad to specialize in virus.
8. They have a good method to ______ the components of the steel.
9. You should ______ psychology plays a fundamental role in our social lives.
10. Acupuncture is hard to explain ______ for many people.
11. The outgoing girl ______ her ambition of becoming a pilot.
12. He ______ what his fellows did to the man with disabilities just now.
(at the front of;a host of;boiled down to;like weeds;at the expense of;engaged in ;affect his decision;figure out;keep in mind that; by definition;is optimistic about;was annoyed at)
I阅读理解
(2021-2022江苏海安高级中学高二期中）Do you think you’re smarter than your parents and grandparents According to James Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you are! Over the course of the last century, people who have taken IQ tests have gotten increasingly better scores—on average, three points better for every decade that has passed. This improvement is known as “the Flynn effect”, and scientists want to know what is behind it.
IQ tests and other similar tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than knowledge. Flynn knew that intelligence is partly inherited from our parents and partly the result of our environment and experiences, but the improvement in test scores was happening too quickly to be explained by heredity. So what was happening in the 20th century that was helping people achieve higher scores on intelligence tests
Scientists have proposed several explanations for “the Flynn effect”. Some suggest that the improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general. Because we take so many tests, we learn test-taking techniques that help us perform better on any test. Others have pointed to better nutrition since it results in babies being born larger, healthier, and with more brain development than in the past. Another possible explanation is a change in educational styles, with teachers encouraging children to learn by discovering things for themselves rather than just memorizing information. This could prepare people to do the kind of problem solving that intelligence tests require.
Flynn limited the possible explanations when he looked carefully at the test data and discovered that the improvement in scores was only on certain parts of the IQ test. Test-takers didn’t do better on the arithmetic or vocabulary sections of the test; they did better on sections that required a special kind of reasoning and problem solving. For example, one part of the test shows a set of abstract shapes, and test-takers must look for patterns and connections between them and decide which shape should be added to the set. According to Flynn, this visual intelligence improves as the amount of technology in our lives increases. Every time you play a computer game or figure out how to program a new cell phone, you are exercising exactly the kind of thinking and problem solving that helps you do well on one kind of intelligence test. So are you really smarter than your parents In one very specific way, you may be.
12. “The Flynn effect” is ______.
A. not connected to our experiences B. unknown in some parts of the world
C. an increase in IQ test scores over time D. used to measure people’s intelligence
13. According to the article, what do updated educational styles include
A. Improving test scores. B. Exposure to many tests.
C. Memorizing information. D. Children finding things out themselves.
14. Why does the author mention computer games
A. To encourage the reader to do more exercise instead of playing games.
B. To explain why more and more young people have poor vocabularies.
C. To give an example of technology improving our visual intelligence.
D. To show the fact that young people are not getting more intelligent.
15. Which statement would Professor Flynn agree with
A. People today are taking easier tests.
B. People today have more visual intelligence.
C. People today have fewer problems to solve.
D. People today are more intelligent in every way.
(答案：CDCB)
II 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余。
Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what’s happening around them. 16 Outside life is shut out. So are you one of “them”
For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. 17 What’s even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “I’m not available for chatting at the moment!”
Suppose you’re at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up. At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration. 18 Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal.
19 It’s probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their homework, they can just turn up the volume on their MP3 player, smile, and say “Yes, Mum.” Problem solved.
Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears, but our brains will also be directly plugged into some new high-tech instruments. We’ll be in a virtual world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in. 20 And they are changing our social habits along the way.
In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It’s so strange—suddenly, I don’t feel like wearing my earphones anymore.
A. Our instruments are changing quickly.
B. I also have wires hanging from my ears.
C. In the home situation, teenagers love these wires.
D. I don’t have to deal with the noise from the environment.
E. After all, I am listening to my favorite music and would rather not be disturbed.
F. Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions.
G. They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal “digital noise reduction systems”.
(答案：GDFCA)
III 语法填空
I came across Mr Brown outside the office. He asked me if it was 1______(convenience) for me to take some books about future life to his friend Mr Black.
Mr Brown said, “I 2______(have) a talk with him at five o’clock this afternoon through the telephone about these books.” He also said, “You can’t miss him. He 3______(wear) a dark green suit and a yellow tie waiting for you at the entrance to his company.”
“But I 4______(have) a meeting before 5 o’clock this afternoon. And I’m afraid I won’t be available after 5 o’clock, either. Because I 5______(see) a friend off at about 7 o’clock this evening,” I said.
Mr Brown expressed his 6______(disappoint) and said, “I really hope we would be talking about these interesting books at that time together, but it looks far 7______ reality now. Maybe we will have to make 8______ at eight o’clock tomorrow evening.” I smiled and said, “I hope you 9______(have) a good time together by sharing your opinions about the books then.”
Mr Brown agreed 10______ left.
convenient 2.will be having 3.will be wearing 4.will be having 5.will be seeing
disappointment 7.from 8.it 9.will be having 10.and）

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