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UNIT 4　A glimpse of the future
(单元主题语境：人与社会——未来与科技发展)
Section Ⅰ　Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.重点词汇
1．____________ n．人类
2．_____________ adj.易受影响的
3．__________ n．受害者
4．______________ n．自动化
5．______________ n．能力，才能
6．________ n．剧变
humanity
susceptible
victim
automation
capacity
leap
Ⅱ.拓展词汇
1．_____________ adj.人造的，人工的→artificially adv.人工地，人为地；不自然地
2．assistant n．助手，助理→____________ v．帮助→____________ n．帮助
3．potentially adv.潜在地→_____________ adj.潜在的；可能的n.潜力；潜质
4．analyse v．分析→________________ n．分析
artificial
assist
assistance
potential
analysis
5．regulate v．控制，管理→______________ n．规则；控制
6．illegal adj.非法的，违法的→__________ adj.合法的
7．immoral adj.不道德的，道德败坏的→__________ adj.道德的
regulation
legal
moral
in-、im-、il-、ir-等都是表示否定的前缀，表示“不、无、非”等否定意义。
legal→illegal　moral→immoral
logical→illogical　regular→irregular
Ⅲ.短语互译
1．出售 __________________
2．相比之下 ___________________
3．闲逛 ____________
4．作出判断 _______________________
5．易受……的影响 ________________________
6．hit the market ______
go on sale
in/by contrast
hang out
make judgements
be susceptible to
上市
7．on the whole ____________
8．wipe out _______________
9．in the long run _______________
10．lie in ______
11．artificial intelligence ____________
总的来说
摧毁；毁灭
从长远来看
在于
人工智能
Ⅳ.重点句式
1．句型：强调结构(强调谓语)
教材原句：Still，I do think that developments in AI will on the whole make doing day-to-day things a lot easier.
翻译：_____________________________________________________ ____________________
不过，我确实认为，总的来说，人工智能的发展会让日常事
务变得容易得多。
2．句型：even if引导让步状语从句
教材原句：Even if that doesn't happen，there are other risks.
翻译：____________________________________________
3．句型：have no choice but to do sth.
教材原句：However，AI is not going to go away.We have no choice but to embrace it and regulate it.
翻译：_____________________________________________________ _________________
即使那样的事没有发生，也会有其他风险。
但是，人工智能不会消失。我们别无选择，只能接受它并对
其加以规范。
4．句型：过去分词短语作状语
教材原句：Self-driving cars can learn to drive in the same way that we do，and can make judgements based on information.
翻译：______________________________________________________ _______________________
自动驾驶汽车可以学习与我们相同的驾驶模式，并且可以根
据信息作出判断。
熟读精思·研读文本精华
Ⅰ.原文释译
Artificial Intelligence①：A REAL THREAT
In the words of Professor Stephen Hawking，artificial intelligence will be “ either the best，or the worst thing，ever to happen to humanity②”．Technology of Tomorrow Forum③ wants to hear your thoughts on AI.Is it our greatest human achievement so far④？Or is it the biggest threat to our existence⑤？
[标题赏析]本文以疑问句作为标题：一是引出本文讨论的主题；二是激发读者思考，引起读者的兴趣和关注。
该句中的to happen to humanity是动词不定式作定语，修饰前面最高级the best和the worst修饰的名词thing。
Millenniumbutterfly
Thanks to AI，I've got my own super-smart personal assistant⑥ built into my phone.She always has an immediate answer for any question I put to her⑦，and even uses my answers to learn more about my preferences.It used to⑧feel like 50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.In contrast⑨，my PA only needs a few seconds to find the right place.Every recommendation⑩ she gives me is great since she can predict if I will like a particular restaurant.
And speaking of hanging out ，I'm hoping that self-driving cars are available soon. I've been taking driving lessons for over a year，and still haven't got my licence.Self-driving cars can learn to drive in the same way that we do，and can make judgements based on information.And as they won't be susceptible to human error，they'll certainly be a lot safer. The only thing is that there might be a few machine-learning problems when the first cars hit the market ，so perhaps I'd better learn to drive first.Still，I do think that developments in AI will on the whole make doing day-to-day things a lot easier．
时态是现在完成进行时，表示从过去某一时间开始，一直延续到现在的动作，并有可能继续延续下去。
定语从句，修饰名词way，构成“the same ...that ...”，表示“与……同样的……”。
“The only thing is that ...”是常用句型，用来引出美中不足需要解决的事情。其中that引导表语从句。
do在此处的用法是强调谓语think。“助动词do/does/did＋动词原形”结构，表示“的确/务必……”。
此处是“make＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。doing day-to-day things是动词-ing短语，作make的宾语。
Popkid
The technology you're using and enjoying today is a basic form of AI which can't think independently without programming .Of course，it could be very useful to have a more advanced form of AI—a truly independent form of artificial intelligence， capable of exercising its own judgement，could help us solve many of the world's problems.But have you ever thought about the risks？After all，why would an independent form of AI need to consider the opinions and desires of humans？We could be seen as a “small” inconvenience that's in the way of a solution to a bigger problem.If we're lucky，AI might think we're valuable enough to keep around .If not，it might wipe us all out !
◆难词注解
①artificial intelligence人工智能
artificial adj.人造的，人工的
②humanity n．[U]人类
③forum n．[C]论坛
④so far到目前为止(常用于现在完成时)
⑤existence n．[U]存在
come into existence开始存在；产生
⑥assistant n．[C]助手，助理
assistance n．[U]帮助，援助
⑦put a question to sb.向某人提问题
⑧used to do sth.(过去)常常做某事
⑨in contrast相比之下＝by contrast
in contrast to/with ...与……相比
⑩recommendation n．[U，C]推荐；[C]建议
recommend vt.推荐；建议
recommend sb./sth.to sb.向某人推荐某人/某物
speak of提及；谈到
hang out闲逛；常去某处
available adj.可使用的；可得到的
make judgements作出判断
be susceptible to ...易受……的影响
susceptible adj.易受影响的
hit the market上市
on the whole总的来说
day-to-day adj.日常工作的；例行的；每天的
program vi.& vt.编写程序
capable of ...能够……
capable adj.有能力；有才能
exercise vt.行使；使用
see ...as ...把……看作……
inconvenience n．[C]麻烦的人(或事物)；[U]不便；麻烦
inconvenient adj.不方便的
[反义]convenience n．[U]方便，便利；[C]便利的事物(或设施)
convenient adj.方便的
in the way挡道；妨碍
on the way在途中
in this/that way用这种/那种方式
keep around放在身边
wipe out摧毁；消灭，毁灭
victim n．[C]受害者
potentially adv.潜在地
potential adj.潜在的n.[U]可能性；潜质
at risk处于危险中
at (the) risk of ...冒着……的危险
in the long run从长远来看
automation n．自动化
be prepared for ...为……做好准备
come to do开始做；逐渐
lie in在于
capacity n．能力，才能
analyse vt.分析
analyse the data分析数据
analysis n．[U，C]分析
vast amounts of大量的(后跟不可数名词)
leap n．剧变
fall into the wrong hands落入坏人手中
regulate vt.& vi.控制，管理
agree on ...关于……意见一致
agree with ...同意(某人的观点、看法等)；适合……
agree to ...同意(计划、安排等)(to是介词)
though adv.不过，可是，然而
illegal adj.非法的，违法的
[反义]legal adj.合法的
immoral adj.不道德的，道德败坏的
[反义]moral adj.道德的
Ⅱ.文本理解
主旨大意
The text is mainly about _____________________________________．
people's views on artificial intelligence
文章架构
细节探究
1．What's the author's purpose in mentioning the words of Professor Stephen Hawking？(　　)
A．To predict the future of AI.
B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C.To praise Hawking's contributions in developing AI.
D．To warn us of the dangers of AI.
2．Why does Millenniumbutterfly long for a self-driving car？ (　　)
A．He is tired of the traditional cars.
B．He expects to enjoy its convenience.
C.He hasn't been able to get a driving licence.
D．He doesn't like to take driving lessons.
3．What can we learn about AI according to Popkid？ (　　)
A．It will go away of itself.
B．It will never replace humans.
C．It will surely master the world.
D．It might make us lose jobs.
4．What's Pink_haze's attitude towards AI？(　　)
A．Objective. B．Negative.
C．Doubtful. D．Optimistic.
答案：1～4 BCDA
课文语法填空
Due to AI，Millenniumbutterfly has got his own super-smart personal assistant 1.__________(build) into his phone，2.______ always answers his questions immediately，thus saving a lot of time.He is also looking forward to self-driving cars hitting the market，because he hasn't got the driver's licence though having been taking driving lessons for over a year.Popkid thinks AI can't think 3._________________(independent) without programming. What's more，an independent form of AI will see people 4.____ a “small” inconvenience that's in 5.______ way of a solution to a bigger problem.If we are not lucky，it might
built
who
independently
as
the
wipe us all out.He also thinks the use of AI will put a lot of people out of work.None of us is prepared for the 6._______________(challenge) of AI.For Pink_haze，AI has a great capacity 7.____________(analyse) and interpret vast amounts of data，8.____________(solve) problems that are too challenging for human experts.However，if it goes wrong 9.____ falls into the wrong hands，it could also be the most 10.______________(danger)，so we should regulate it while using it.
challenges
to analyse
solving
or
dangerous
Ⅲ.教材熟词生义/一词多义
1．capacity
①Their reasoning capacity must be developed. ______
②She worked here in the capacity of nurse. _______________
③The capacity of the freezer is 1.1 cubic feet. _______________
能力
身份，职位
容量，容积
2．leap
①I saw the horse leaping a five-foot wall. ______
②When she heard the news，she leapt out of bed. ________________
③The number of foreign undergraduates at British universities leapt 8 per cent to almost 50，000 last year. ______
跳跃
突然做(某事)
激增
Ⅳ.教材续写积累
心理描写——赞同、承认
①One thing I think we all agree on，though，is that saying “My AI did it！” won't be any excuse for illegal or immoral behaviour!
②I admit that more advanced AI could be helpful in solving the world's problems，but there is a high level of risk involved.
[仿写]完成句子
①他们在许多事情上的意见似乎都不谋而合，像老朋友一样相互理解。
They seemed to ________________________，and understood each other like old friends.
②我不得不承认，在那一刻，我的内心充满了恐惧，我的双腿在颤抖。
I _____________ that at that moment，my heart was filled with fear，and my legs were trembling.
agree on many things
had to admit
互动探究·精研核心知识
[要点突破]
①an assistant to ……的助理(助手)
②assist v．帮助；协助；援助
assist sb.to do sth.＝assist sb.in doing sth.＝assist sb.with sth.帮助某人做某事
③assistance n．援助；帮助
[写作佳句]
With the teacher's assistance，I have had such a good command of English that I am elected as an assistant to my English teacher.
在老师的帮助下，我的英语掌握得很好，所以我被选为英语老师的助手。
[学以致用]
单句填空/一句多译
①He asked us to assist him _____________________ (carry) through his plan.
②They sent an ____________(assist) to help me here.
③We will provide _____________(assist) if your car breaks down.
to carry/in carrying
assistant
assistance
④你经常帮助妈妈做家务吗？(assist v．)
→Do you often _________________________ the housework
→Do you often _________________________ the housework
→Do you often ______________________________ the housework
assist your mother with
assist your mother to do
assist your mother in doing
[要点突破]
①potential n．潜在性；可能性；潜力；潜质adj.可能的；潜在的
②potential for ...……的潜力/可能性
have/show potential有/表现出潜力
achieve/fulfil/realize one's potential发挥某人的潜力
have the potential to do有做……的潜力
[写作佳句]
(2024·北京卷)Based on the information entered by each student，potential pairs are identified.
根据每个学生输入的信息，确定潜在的配对。
[学以致用]
单句填空/完成句子
①But however long it takes，the technology has the potential _________ (change) our transportation systems and our cities.
②She recognized the potential ______ error in the method being used.
③Are they _______________(potential) harmful to the consumer of the plant
④眼泪有助于保护眼睛免受潜在有害异物的伤害。
Tears help to protect the eyes ________________________ foreign bodies.
to change
for
potentially
from potentially harmful
[要点突破]
①a capacity to do/for (doing) sth.做某事的能力
in one's capacity as ...以……的身份；以……的职位
②capable adj.有能力的；能干的
be capable of (doing) sth.能够(做某事)
be capable to do sth.有能力做某事
③incapable adj.不能自理的；没有能力
[写作佳句]
We love our English teacher very much because he is capable of making the class interesting.
我们非常喜欢我们的英语老师，因为他能使课堂变得有趣。
[学以致用]
单句填空/完成句子
①A country's standard of living depends on its capacity ________________ produce) wealth.
to produce
②Buying such a big house in the city is not within their _____________ (capable).
③I attended the meeting in my capacity ______ chairman of the safety committee.
④据菲利普斯测算，每台机器人一年将可以覆盖80英里的输电线路两次。
Phillips figures that ___________________________________ 80 miles of line twice a year.
capacity
as
each robot will be capable of covering
[要点突破]
①by/in leaps and bounds突飞猛进；大量地
take a leap跳跃
②leap to one's feet立刻站起来
leap to conclusions匆忙下结论；贸然断定
look before you leap三思而后行
[写作佳句]
Knowledge advances by steps not by leaps.
知识的积累是循序渐进的，而不是一蹴而就的。
[学以致用]
单句填空/完成句子
①He got over the stream with ____ single leap.
②The fish leaped out ______ the stream and landed on the shore.
③那只猫从椅子上跳下去了。
The cat ____________________ the chair.
a
of
took a leap from
[情境探究]
①He did do his homework.
他的确做了家庭作业。
②Do be careful，for it is very dark outside!
一定要小心，因为外面太黑了！
③She does speak English fluently.
她英语说得确实很流利。
[要点突破]
在本句中，think前的do 为强调用法。“do/does/did＋动词原形”结构用来强调谓语动词，其中的do/does/did在句中要重读，可译为“千万”“务必”“一定”“确实”等。
[学以致用]
完成句子/句式升级
①他的确准时完成了任务。
He __________________________ on time.
②他工作的确努力。
He _________________ hard.
③They arrived at school ahead of time.
→They ________________ school ahead of time.(强调谓语)
did accomplish the task
does work
did arrive at
[情境探究]
①The tourists have nothing to do but take pictures of each other.
游客们无事可做，只有相互拍照。
②The little girl has no choice but to wait for her mother in place.
小女孩除了在原地等妈妈外别无选择。
③When you see their clothing and where and how they live，you can't help having/but have sympathy.
当你看到他们的衣着以及他们的住所和生活方式时，你会不由自主地心生恻隐。
[要点突破]
句中have no choice but意为“除……外别无选择”，but后接动词不定式。
①can't help but do＝can't help doing 忍不住做某事
②have nothing to do but do sth.除了做某事外无事可做
③There is nothing to do but do sth.除了做某事外别无选择。
④do nothing but do 除了……什么也没做
①若but前面存在实义动词do的某种形式，but后就省去不定式符号to。
②若but前没有实义动词do的某种形式，but后用to do。
[学以致用]
单句填空/完成句子
①I have no choice but ___________(put) off a couple of consumption plans.
②The movie is so moving that we can't help ____________(cry).
③听到这个消息时，她除了哭什么都没有做。
When she heard the news，she _______________________．
to put
crying
did nothing but cry

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