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Period 3
Listening and Speaking
Science fiction
Unit 1
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the interview on P6 and choose the best answer.
1.What can robots do now according to the expert
A.Do jobs in factories.
B.Do teaching or nursing.
C.Do programming work.
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2.What is the main benefit of using robots
A.Better work efficiency.
B.Ability to be superior and take over.
C.Intelligence to handle difficult problems.
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3.What is Simon’s attitude to the development of robots
A.Curious.　
B.Indifferent.　
C.Favourable.
√
Listen to the interview on P6 again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
Host：Welcome back to the show.Just now we talked about time travel with sci-fi expert，Simon Phoenix.So，if we could move on now，Simon，robots are often in the news these days.Do you think robots will eventually live among us，and 1. for us，like in science fiction
Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
do most of our jobs
Simon：Well，robots already do many jobs，in factories，for example.But they often do simple tasks and do not look like humans，unlike in the movies.However，as artificial intelligence develops，we’ll certainly see robots with more 2. ，such as teaching or nursing，and we are therefore likely to make them look more like us，so we feel more 3. .
Host：What benefits and problems do you think this would bring
complex occupations
comfortable
Simon：The main benefit would be greater labour efficiency，giving us more time for other things.But there would certainly be issues with 4. .The more intelligent they become，the more powerful and dangerous they will be，too.Above all，we need to think carefully about how to programme them 5. us humans.
Host：That reminds me of the Three Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov.Is that what you mean
integrating them into society
to protect
Simon：Yes.That’s a good place to start.Asimov was one of the greatest sci-fi authors，and he wrote the Laws in 1942.However，he also showed how the Laws could be broken.I believe he was showing us the problems we would have with such 6. .
Host：In sci-fi stories，robots often become superior and 7. .Do you think this could really happen If so，should we not build clever robots
intelligent machines
take over
Simon：It is very hard to stop technology once it has been created.Robot technology is developing very fast，so it could be possible.We use technology more and more in our lives.I think the line between humans and robots 8. in the future.
Host：Thanks a lot，Simon.So，I take it that you don’t have any robots at home
Simon：Well...yes，I do 9. ！
will be more blurred
actually
作业3
A
During the last 12 months，have you looked at photographs with family or friends During the last 12 months，have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1,500 people,91% of respondents(受访者) said they’d looked at photographs with family or friends and 83% had taken a photograph in the past year.If the survey were repeated today，
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了智能手机摄像头和社交媒体的普及如何影响人们对历史的理解和记录方式。
Ⅰ.主题语篇阅读
those numbers would certainly be higher.The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing，from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments，these personal memories，a part of history For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen，the answer is YES，and they believe the very concept of history is developing.They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past.This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums，because it helped them to think about the public’s understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies.For example，over a third of the survey’s respondents said they had researched their family history.The activity got much easier the following year，when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry.com，which is now one of the largest online genealogical(宗谱的) databases.Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year；four-fifths responded they had.The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel，which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV.Nowadays，streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non-stop on demand.
Today，people aren’t just watching history.They’re recording it and sharing it in real time.As these technologies become commonplace，they are rewriting the official account of history.Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot(快照) of public habits，as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
1.What is the 1995 survey mainly about
A.Different family traditions.
B.Public understanding of history.
C.Effects of personal memories on family history.
D.The behavior of camera and social media users.
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细节理解题。根据第二段的“They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past.”可知，1995年的调查主要是为了了解公众对历史的理解。故选B。
解析
2.What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen
A.Live-streaming services.
B.Personal opinions on history.
C.Photos taken by smartphones.
D.The idea of genealogical database.
√
推理判断题。根据第二段前两句可推知，他们认为智能手机拍摄的照片是个人记忆的一部分，也是历史的一部分。故选C。
解析
3.What do we know about the 1995 survey
A.It fails to keep up with technology.
B.It just reflects public habits back then.
C.It suggests the importance of history.
D.It provides contexts for historical research.
√
细节理解题。根据最后一段末句“Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot(快照) of public habits，as those habits were about to change unavoidably.”可知，1995年的调查只是反映了当时的公众习惯。故选B。
解析
4.What could be the best title for the passage
A.Technology Speeds the Development of History
B.Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History
C.Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past
D.Technology Can Change Our Concept of History
√
标题归纳题。文章主要说明了智能手机摄像头和社交媒体的普及如何影响人们对历史的理解和记录方式。文中提到，随着智能手机和社交媒体的普及，人们越来越多地拍摄和分享照片，这些个人记忆被历史学家认为也是历史的一部分。同时，技术的发展还使得研究家族历史变得更加容易。这些变化都显示了技术如何改变我们对历史的看法和认知。由此可知，D项(技术可以改变我们对历史的概念)准确地概括了文章的主旨，是本文的最佳标题。故选D。
解析
B
Reunions offer a chance to reflect on how much has changed.One happened in Hollywood when Here premiered(首映)，bringing together the actors，director and writer behind Forrest Gump 30 years later for a new film.The stars were “de-aged” using new AI tools，making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the film-makers to see the transformation in real time while shooting.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能开始应用于电影制作，并列举了两项值得关注的关于人工智能的重大发展。
With the use of generative AI in film-making come things worth watching.The first is how AI will be used to tell new types of stories，as storytelling becomes more personalised and interactive.No one is quite sure how the nature of storytelling will change，but it is sure to.David Thomson，a film historian，compares generative AI to the advent of sound.When movies were no longer silent，it changed the way plot points were made and how deeply viewers could connect with characters. Cristóbal Valenzuela，who runs a company providing AI-enhanced software，says AI is like a “new kind of camera”，offering a fresh “opportunity to reimagine what stories are like”.Both are right.
Another big development to watch is how AI will be used as a time-saving tool.Generative AI will automate and simplify complex tasks like film-editing and special effects.For a glimpse of the future，watch Everything Everywhere All at Once，which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023.It featured a scene that used a “rotoscoping” tool to edit out the green-screen background and make a talking rock more believable.It shortened into hours what might have otherwise taken days of video-editing.
What is also noticeable is more dramatic conflicts between creators and those running AI platforms.This year is likely to bring floods of lawsuits(诉讼) from authors，musicians and actors about how their works have been used to train AI systems without permission or payment.Perhaps they can agree on some sort of licensing arrangement，in which AI companies start paying copyright-holders.
It will probably be a few years before a full-length film is produced entirely by AI，but it is just a matter of time.
5.What can we learn about the film Here
A.It relates a story about youth.
B.The theme of the film is reunion.
C.AI tools are employed in the film.
D.It is adapted from Forrest Gump.
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细节理解题。根据第一段末句“The stars were ‘de-aged’ using new AI tools，making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the film-makers to see the transformation in real time while shooting.”可知，电影《此心安处》在制作过程中使用了人工智能工具。故选C。
解析
6.What does David think of AI’s application in film-making
A.Transformative. B.Destructive.
C.Representative. D.Irreplaceable.
√
观点态度题。根据第二段的“David Thomson，a film historian... connect with characters.”可知，大卫将生成式人工智能比作声音的出现。当电影不再是无声的时候，它改变了情节点的制作方式，也改变了观众与角色之间联系的深度。由此可知，大卫认为人工智能在电影制作中的应用是变革性的。故选A。
解析
7.Why does the author mention the film Everything Everywhere All at Once
A.To show the high efficiency of AI tools.
B.To demonstrate the influence of the film.
C.To analyse a novel way of video-editing.
D.To praise the hard work behind the scenes.
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推理判断题。根据第三段的“It featured a scene...days of video-editing.”可知，人工智能工具使电影中的某些场景更可信，并大大缩短了剪辑所用的时间。由此可知，作者提到电影《瞬息全宇宙》是为了展示人工智能工具的高效率。故选A。
解析
8.What is the article mainly about
A.Conflicts between man and machine.
B.AI’s huge effects on film production.
C.Drawbacks of dependence on AI tools.
D.Hot debate on the use of technology.
√
主旨大意题。根据第二段首句“With the use of generative AI in film-making come things worth watching.”并结合全文可知，文章主要说明了人工智能开始应用于电影制作，并列举了两项值得关注的关于人工智能的重大发展，故本文的主要内容是人工智能对电影制作的巨大影响。故选B。
解析
17-year-old Aarrav Anil，interested in robotics，has represented his country at more than 20 robotics competitions.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了17岁的Aarrav Anil见到叔叔患有帕金森氏症而无法独立进食，于是发明了一款可以帮助这类患者用餐的智能勺子。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Now，he has 1 a smart spoon that can help people with Parkinson’s disease preserve their 2 in dining.
1.A.discovered B.recommended
C.invented D.advocated
2.A.curiosity B.independence
C.appetite D.strength
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1.根据第三段叙述的Aarrav对勺子的设计进行各种微调可知，他发明了这种智能勺子。故选C。
2.根据最后一段的“His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s will have a to use it to eat by themselves.”可知，Aarrav希望患者可以用这种勺子自己吃饭，也就是帮助患者在用餐时保持独立。故选B。
解析
Aarrav didn’t do this to win awards or honor; his 3 for this spoon came from seeing his uncle who has such a disease 4 to feed himself.Food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth，so someone has to 5 him.The youth decided to help his uncle.
3.A.admiration B.fancy
C.motivation D.design
4.A.hesitating B.preferring
C.refusing D.struggling
5.A.nurse B.inspire
C.persuade D.remind
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3.根据上文“Aarrav didn’t do this to win awards or honor”可知，此处是介绍Aarrav发明这种勺子的动机，他不是为了赢得奖励或荣誉，而是为了帮助自己的叔叔。故选C。
4.根据下文“Food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth”可知，Aarrav的叔叔吃饭时，食物总是从勺子上掉下来，从他嘴里流出来，因此他是挣扎着喂自己吃饭。故选D。
5.根据上文“Food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth”可知，Aarrav的叔叔吃饭很困难，因此必须有人照顾他。故选A。
解析
Not everything went 6 during the development.For example，he failed to 7 some special electronic parts in his country and had to import them from other countries.
6.A.precisely B.quickly
C.separately D.smoothly
7.A.find B.identify
C.upgrade D.reshape
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6.根据下文“For example，he failed to...”可知，Aarrav在发明的过程中遇到了一些困难，因此并非所有事情都进展顺利。故选D。
7.根据下文“had to import them from other countries”可知，Aarrav不得不从其他国家进口特殊的电子零件，因此是在自己的国家没有找到这些零件。故选A。
解析
In the end，Aarrav made the first 8 successfully.But the handle was so slippery that it was 9 for his uncle.Now the original design has 10 a few changes.
8.A.exposure B.step
C.model D.submission
9.A.unsuitable B.unequal
C.unqualified D.unhealthy
10.A.taken in B.gone through
C.made for D.turned down
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8.根据下文“I’ve been fine-tuning the version based on users’ feedback.”可知，Aarrav一直在根据用户的反馈对发明出的第一版勺子进行微调，因此是制造了第一个模型。故选C。
9.根据上文“the handle was so slippery”可知，勺柄太滑了，因此是不适合患有帕金森氏症的叔叔。故选A。
10.根据下文“I’ve been fine-tuning the version based on users’ feedback.”可知，Aarrav一直在根据用户的反馈对发明出的第一版勺子进行微调，因此最初的设计是经历了一些修改。故选B。
解析
“I’ve been fine-tuning the version based on users’ feedback.It needs to be 11 so that it can be washed.And the spoon needs to be 12 to hold more food，” Aarrav said.
11.A.drop-proof B.trouble-free
C.water-resistant D.weather-beaten
12.A.thinner B.flatter
C.firmer D.deeper
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11.根据下文“so that it can be washed”可知，这款勺子需要能被清洗，因此是需要防水。故选C。
12.根据下文“to hold more food”可知，这款勺子需要能盛下更多的食物，因此是需要深一些。故选D。
解析
While similar products have already 13 the market，their cost is too high for most people.Aarrav’s smart spoon can be a help in 14 the price.His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s will have a 15 to use it to eat by themselves.
13.A.cornered B.entered
C.determined D.enriched
14.A.setting B.negotiating
C.assessing D.lowering
15.A.right B.chance
C.mind D.desire
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13.根据上文“similar products”和下文“the market，their cost is too high for most people”可推知，此处指类似的勺子已经进入市场，但存在价格太高的问题，从而衬托Aarrav的发明的优势。故选B。
14.根据上文“their cost is too high for most people”可知，市场上类似产品的价格过高，而Aarrav的智能勺子可以帮助降低价格。故选D。
15.根据Aarrav发明出一款智能勺子以帮助帕金森氏症患者独立用餐并结合下文“to use it to eat by themselves”可推知，此处指他希望为这些患者提供自己吃饭的机会。故选B。
解析
本课结束Period 3　Listening and Speaking
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the interview on P6 and choose the best answer.
1．What can robots do now according to the expert
A．Do jobs in factories.
B．Do teaching or nursing.
C．Do programming work.
答案　A
2．What is the main benefit of using robots
A．Better work efficiency.
B．Ability to be superior and take over.
C．Intelligence to handle difficult problems.
答案　A
3．What is Simon’s attitude to the development of robots
A．Curious.　B．Indifferent.　C．Favourable.
答案　C
Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the interview on P6 again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
Host：Welcome back to the show.Just now we talked about time travel with sci-fi expert，Simon Phoenix.So，if we could move on now，Simon，robots are often in the news these days.Do you think robots will eventually live among us，and 1.do most of our jobs for us，like in science fiction
Simon：Well，robots already do many jobs，in factories，for example.But they often do simple tasks and do not look like humans，unlike in the movies.However，as artificial intelligence develops，we’ll certainly see robots with more 2.complex occupations，such as teaching or nursing，and we are therefore likely to make them look more like us，so we feel more 3.comfortable.
Host：What benefits and problems do you think this would bring
Simon：The main benefit would be greater labour efficiency，giving us more time for other things.But there would certainly be issues with 4.integrating them into society.The more intelligent they become，the more powerful and dangerous they will be，too.Above all，we need to think carefully about how to programme them 5.to protect us humans.
Host：That reminds me of the Three Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov.Is that what you mean
Simon：Yes.That’s a good place to start.Asimov was one of the greatest sci-fi authors，and he wrote the Laws in 1942.However，he also showed how the Laws could be broken.I believe he was showing us the problems we would have with such 6.intelligent machines.
Host：In sci-fi stories，robots often become superior and 7.take over.Do you think this could really happen If so，should we not build clever robots
Simon：It is very hard to stop technology once it has been created.Robot technology is developing very fast，so it could be possible.We use technology more and more in our lives.I think the line between humans and robots 8.will be more blurred in the future.
Host：Thanks a lot，Simon.So，I take it that you don’t have any robots at home
Simon：Well...yes，I do 9.actually！
作业3
[分值：35分]
Ⅰ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
During the last 12 months，have you looked at photographs with family or friends During the last 12 months，have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1,500 people,91% of respondents(受访者) said they’d looked at photographs with family or friends and 83% had taken a photograph in the past year.If the survey were repeated today，those numbers would certainly be higher.The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing，from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments，these personal memories，a part of history For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen，the answer is YES，and they believe the very concept of history is developing.They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past.This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums，because it helped them to think about the public’s understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies.For example，over a third of the survey’s respondents said they had researched their family history.The activity got much easier the following year，when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry.com，which is now one of the largest online genealogical(宗谱的) databases.Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year；four-fifths responded they had.The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel，which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV.Nowadays，streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non-stop on demand.
Today，people aren’t just watching history.They’re recording it and sharing it in real time.As these technologies become commonplace，they are rewriting the official account of history.Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot(快照) of public habits，as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了智能手机摄像头和社交媒体的普及如何影响人们对历史的理解和记录方式。
1．What is the 1995 survey mainly about
A．Different family traditions.
B．Public understanding of history.
C．Effects of personal memories on family history.
D．The behavior of camera and social media users.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段的“They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past.”可知，1995年的调查主要是为了了解公众对历史的理解。故选B。
2．What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen
A．Live-streaming services.
B．Personal opinions on history.
C．Photos taken by smartphones.
D．The idea of genealogical database.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段前两句可推知，他们认为智能手机拍摄的照片是个人记忆的一部分，也是历史的一部分。故选C。
3．What do we know about the 1995 survey
A．It fails to keep up with technology.
B．It just reflects public habits back then.
C．It suggests the importance of history.
D．It provides contexts for historical research.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段末句“Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot(快照) of public habits，as those habits were about to change unavoidably.”可知，1995年的调查只是反映了当时的公众习惯。故选B。
4．What could be the best title for the passage
A．Technology Speeds the Development of History
B．Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History
C．Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past
D．Technology Can Change Our Concept of History
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。文章主要说明了智能手机摄像头和社交媒体的普及如何影响人们对历史的理解和记录方式。文中提到，随着智能手机和社交媒体的普及，人们越来越多地拍摄和分享照片，这些个人记忆被历史学家认为也是历史的一部分。同时，技术的发展还使得研究家族历史变得更加容易。这些变化都显示了技术如何改变我们对历史的看法和认知。由此可知，D项(技术可以改变我们对历史的概念)准确地概括了文章的主旨，是本文的最佳标题。故选D。
B
Reunions offer a chance to reflect on how much has changed.One happened in Hollywood when Here premiered(首映)，bringing together the actors，director and writer behind Forrest Gump 30 years later for a new film.The stars were “de-aged” using new AI tools，making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the film-makers to see the transformation in real time while shooting.
With the use of generative AI in film-making come things worth watching.The first is how AI will be used to tell new types of stories，as storytelling becomes more personalised and interactive.No one is quite sure how the nature of storytelling will change，but it is sure to.David Thomson，a film historian，compares generative AI to the advent of sound.When movies were no longer silent，it changed the way plot points were made and how deeply viewers could connect with characters.Cristóbal Valenzuela，who runs a company providing AI-enhanced software，says AI is like a “new kind of camera”，offering a fresh “opportunity to reimagine what stories are like”．Both are right.
Another big development to watch is how AI will be used as a time-saving tool.Generative AI will automate and simplify complex tasks like film-editing and special effects.For a glimpse of the future，watch Everything Everywhere All at Once，which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023.It featured a scene that used a “rotoscoping” tool to edit out the green-screen background and make a talking rock more believable.It shortened into hours what might have otherwise taken days of video-editing.
What is also noticeable is more dramatic conflicts between creators and those running AI platforms.This year is likely to bring floods of lawsuits(诉讼) from authors，musicians and actors about how their works have been used to train AI systems without permission or payment.Perhaps they can agree on some sort of licensing arrangement，in which AI companies start paying copyright-holders.
It will probably be a few years before a full-length film is produced entirely by AI，but it is just a matter of time.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能开始应用于电影制作，并列举了两项值得关注的关于人工智能的重大发展。
5．What can we learn about the film Here
A．It relates a story about youth.
B．The theme of the film is reunion.
C．AI tools are employed in the film.
D．It is adapted from Forrest Gump.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段末句“The stars were ‘de-aged’ using new AI tools，making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the film-makers to see the transformation in real time while shooting.”可知，电影《此心安处》在制作过程中使用了人工智能工具。故选C。
6．What does David think of AI’s application in film-making
A．Transformative. B．Destructive.
C．Representative. D．Irreplaceable.
答案　A
解析　观点态度题。根据第二段的“David Thomson，a film historian...connect with characters.”可知，大卫将生成式人工智能比作声音的出现。当电影不再是无声的时候，它改变了情节点的制作方式，也改变了观众与角色之间联系的深度。由此可知，大卫认为人工智能在电影制作中的应用是变革性的。故选A。
7．Why does the author mention the film Everything Everywhere All at Once
A．To show the high efficiency of AI tools.
B．To demonstrate the influence of the film.
C．To analyse a novel way of video-editing.
D．To praise the hard work behind the scenes.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段的“It featured a scene...days of video-editing.”可知，人工智能工具使电影中的某些场景更可信，并大大缩短了剪辑所用的时间。由此可知，作者提到电影《瞬息全宇宙》是为了展示人工智能工具的高效率。故选A。
8．What is the article mainly about
A．Conflicts between man and machine.
B．AI’s huge effects on film production.
C．Drawbacks of dependence on AI tools.
D．Hot debate on the use of technology.
答案　B
解析　主旨大意题。根据第二段首句“With the use of generative AI in film-making come things worth watching.”并结合全文可知，文章主要说明了人工智能开始应用于电影制作，并列举了两项值得关注的关于人工智能的重大发展，故本文的主要内容是人工智能对电影制作的巨大影响。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
17-year-old Aarrav Anil，interested in robotics，has represented his country at more than 20 robotics competitions.Now，he has 1 a smart spoon that can help people with Parkinson’s disease preserve their 2 in dining.
Aarrav didn’t do this to win awards or honor; his 3 for this spoon came from seeing his uncle who has such a disease 4 to feed himself.Food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth，so someone has to 5 him.The youth decided to help his uncle.
Not everything went 6 during the development.For example，he failed to 7 some special electronic parts in his country and had to import them from other countries.In the end，Aarrav made the first 8 successfully.But the handle was so slippery that it was 9 for his uncle.Now the original design has 10 a few changes.“I’ve been fine-tuning the version based on users’ feedback.It needs to be 11 so that it can be washed.And the spoon needs to be 12 to hold more food，” Aarrav said.
While similar products have already 13 the market，their cost is too high for most people.Aarrav’s smart spoon can be a help in 14 the price.His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s will have a 15 to use it to eat by themselves.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了17岁的Aarrav Anil见到叔叔患有帕金森氏症而无法独立进食，于是发明了一款可以帮助这类患者用餐的智能勺子。
1．A.discovered B．recommended
C．invented D．advocated
答案　C
解析　根据第三段叙述的Aarrav对勺子的设计进行各种微调可知，他发明了这种智能勺子。故选C。
2．A.curiosity B．independence
C．appetite D．strength
答案　B
解析　根据最后一段的“His hope is that everyone with Parkinson’s will have a to use it to eat by themselves.”可知，Aarrav希望患者可以用这种勺子自己吃饭，也就是帮助患者在用餐时保持独立。故选B。
3．A.admiration B．fancy
C．motivation D．design
答案　C
解析　根据上文“Aarrav didn’t do this to win awards or honor”可知，此处是介绍Aarrav发明这种勺子的动机，他不是为了赢得奖励或荣誉，而是为了帮助自己的叔叔。故选C。
4．A.hesitating B．preferring
C．refusing D．struggling
答案　D
解析　根据下文“Food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth”可知，Aarrav的叔叔吃饭时，食物总是从勺子上掉下来，从他嘴里流出来，因此他是挣扎着喂自己吃饭。故选D。
5．A.nurse B．inspire
C．persuade D．remind
答案　A
解析　根据上文“Food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth”可知，Aarrav的叔叔吃饭很困难，因此必须有人照顾他。故选A。
6．A.precisely B．quickly
C．separately D．smoothly
答案　D
解析　根据下文“For example，he failed to...”可知，Aarrav在发明的过程中遇到了一些困难，因此并非所有事情都进展顺利。故选D。
7．A.find B．identify
C．upgrade D．reshape
答案　A
解析　根据下文“had to import them from other countries”可知，Aarrav不得不从其他国家进口特殊的电子零件，因此是在自己的国家没有找到这些零件。故选A。
8．A.exposure B．step
C．model D．submission
答案　C
解析　根据下文“I’ve been fine-tuning the version based on users’ feedback.”可知，Aarrav一直在根据用户的反馈对发明出的第一版勺子进行微调，因此是制造了第一个模型。故选C。
9．A.unsuitable B．unequal
C．unqualified D．unhealthy
答案　A
解析　根据上文“the handle was so slippery”可知，勺柄太滑了，因此是不适合患有帕金森氏症的叔叔。故选A。
10．A.taken in B．gone through
C．made for D．turned down
答案　B
解析　根据下文“I’ve been fine-tuning the version based on users’ feedback.”可知，Aarrav一直在根据用户的反馈对发明出的第一版勺子进行微调，因此最初的设计是经历了一些修改。故选B。
11．A.drop-proof B．trouble-free
C．water-resistant D．weather-beaten
答案　C
解析　根据下文“so that it can be washed”可知，这款勺子需要能被清洗，因此是需要防水。故选C。
12．A.thinner B．flatter
C．firmer D．deeper
答案　D
解析　根据下文“to hold more food”可知，这款勺子需要能盛下更多的食物，因此是需要深一些。故选D。
13．A.cornered B．entered
C．determined D．enriched
答案　B
解析　根据上文“similar products”和下文“the market，their cost is too high for most people”可推知，此处指类似的勺子已经进入市场，但存在价格太高的问题，从而衬托Aarrav的发明的优势。故选B。
14．A.setting B．negotiating
C．assessing D．lowering
答案　D
解析　根据上文“their cost is too high for most people”可知，市场上类似产品的价格过高，而Aarrav的智能勺子可以帮助降低价格。故选D。
15．A.right B．chance
C．mind D．desire
答案　B
解析　根据Aarrav发明出一款智能勺子以帮助帕金森氏症患者独立用餐并结合下文“to use it to eat by themselves”可推知，此处指他希望为这些患者提供自己吃饭的机会。故选B。

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