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Section Ⅰ
Topic Talk
INNOVATION
UNIT 12
内容索引
Part 1　听力变式训练
Part 2　语言知识梳理
训练1
听力变式训练
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the dialogue on P50 and choose the best answer.
1.What characteristics does Susan believe inventors have
A.They are curious and creative.
B.They are lazy and unproductive.
C.They are afraid to try new things.
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2.What problem is Susan’s invention designed to solve
A.Air pollution.
B.Water pollution.
C.Noise pollution.
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3.What do we know about Susan’s invention
A.It is cheap to produce.
B.It has been put into use.
C.It needs to be improved.
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Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the dialogue on P51 and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
(CY＝Chen Yang　CX＝Chen Xi　L＝Li Zhen)
CY：OK，Chen Xi and Li Zhen，let’s get this project started！Ms Ding asked us to think of 1.________________________ in our everyday life.What do you both think
CX：Right.Well，for me，it would have to be 2.___________.I spend so much time on my computer studying，playing games，chatting with friends...
the most useful invention
computers
L：Computers are a good choice，but it really was the invention of 3.____________ that made them useful.Before that，only 4.____________
_____________________ used them.Now，because of the Internet，there is a reason for us all to have one.
CY：Yes，I agree.The Internet is an amazing invention.Before that，people had only TV，newspapers and books 5.__________________.
CX：And of course before the Internet，you 6.______________________
________________________________.Only telephone calls and letters.
L：Wow，so when was the Internet invented？Oh wait.Let’s check online!
the Internet
scientists and
other technical people
to get information
couldn’t chat with friends
online or send and receive emails
CY：Hmmmm.OK...It was invented in the 7.________，but it wasn’t widely used until the 1990s.
CX：How life has been transformed in such a short time！Imagine what’s coming in the next 50 years!
返 回
1960s
语言知识梳理
n.娱乐活动，娱乐节目(entertain v.招待；使快乐；娱乐entertaining adj.有趣的)
1
entertainment
·to one’s entertainment使某人高兴的是
·entertain sb with sth用某物使某人快乐
　entertain sb to sth用某物招待某人
(1)To show his great appreciation，the old tailor entertained the young man ________ a well-tailored suit.
with
(2)Bob and Liz entertained us ______ dinner last night.Meanwhile，Bob told us many jokes for ________________(entertain)，making it an ______________(entertain) night.
to
entertainment
entertaining
(3)(读后续写之安慰)发现母亲在哭，小汤米不遗余力地用他能想到的方法来让她开心。他生动地给她讲有趣的故事。最后，让他高兴的是，他的母亲破涕为笑了。
Having found his mother weeping，little Tommy spared no effort to ______________________________________.He vividly told ___________________ to her.Finally，__________________，his mother smiled through tears.
写作佳句
entertain her with whatever he could think of
entertaining stories
to his entertainment
adj.有天赋的，有才华的(gift n.天赋，天才，才能；礼物)
2
gifted
·be gifted in/at在……方面有天赋
·have a gift for有……天赋
(1)The ________(gift) musician is a man of many _______(gift)，who had a gift ______ singing when he was a child，and now he is gifted ________ playing many musical instruments.
gifted
gifts
for
in/at
(2)Brian is gifted in writing music；Brian is very likely to be a Beethoven.
→________________________，Brian is very likely to be a Beethoven.(升级为形容词短语作状语)
Gifted in writing music
(3)许多有天赋的学生和音乐教师将在音乐节期间进行表演。(应用文写作之通知)
______________________________________________________
________________ during the music festival.
写作佳句
返 回
Many gifted students and music teachers will put on
performances
训练1
1.Their feedback was even more satisfying than those soldiers who never used such ________(设备).
2.To make sure the children in remote areas are well nourished，________(维生素) drops are usually recommended.
3.Compared with the traditional equipment，the new one is ______________(节省劳力的) and easy to operate.
4.These are much better and much more ___________(富有成效的) ways for companies to greet and improve their employees’ sense of happiness.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
devices
vitamin
labour-saving
productive
5.To my ______________，the cat jumped up in panic when seeing the cucumber.
6.Chinese ________ classification policy has come into operation in several cities，though challenges remain in civilian awareness.
7.I really admire the manager because he is ________ in resolving problems efficiently.
8.Striking a balance between life and work is critical to improving people’s overall __________.
entertainment
garbage
gifted
well-being
1.__________(garbage) are required to be sorted for disposal or recycling.
2.You could occasionally entertain your colleagues ______ some snacks and drinks after work.
3.She was an accomplished pianist，a superb swimmer，and a representative ________(gift) artist.
4.Caroline doesn’t have a gift ______ music，but she makes up for it with hard work.
5.Michael may have been a dunce at mathematics，but he was gifted _______ languages.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
Garbages
to
gifted
for
at/in
6.Students have to learn to strike a balance between study and ________________(entertain).
7.Knowledgeable guides will entertain you ________ the most interesting stories about buildings and parks.
8.Learning to argue _____________(productive) will keep you from damaging your relationships with loved ones.
entertainment
with
productively
A
Concrete has served as the foundation stone of the construction industry for hundreds of years.However，the process of producing concrete is one of the most environmentally unfriendly processes in the world.In the process，not only is carbon dioxide released into the air by the energy used to heat the limestone(石灰石)，but the limestone itself also gives out a huge amount of the element.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了混凝土生产对环境的严重影响，以及一些公司和学者通过创新思维研究出新的建筑材料和生产方法，以减少混凝土生产过程中的二氧化碳排放，并推动建筑行业向更环保的方向转变。
Luckily，a number of start-ups throughout the world are using creative thinking to make the construction industry a whole lot more friendly for the planet.
A Canadian company called CarbonCure has found a way to inject(注入) concrete with carbon dioxide itself.Not only does this trap the carbon dioxide into the concrete，keeping it from running away into the atmosphere，but it also creates a super strong material called calcium carbonate，which reduces the total amount of concrete that needs to be used.
California-based Brimstone is creating carbon-negative concrete by doing away with limestone entirely and instead using silicate rock，a material that does not release carbon dioxide when heated.Instead，the process produces magnesium(镁)，which absorbs carbon dioxide，as the basis for their concrete.
Additionally，researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have recently released a study showing that adding coffee grounds instead of sand to concrete could make it much stronger，reducing both the amount of sand used，as well as the amount of concrete that would need to be used in the final product.
The biggest barrier at this point is convincing members of the industry that the new types of concrete are safe to be used，according to Stacy Smedley，director at a nonprofit focused on decarbonizing construction.
Hopefully these new solutions to the environmental problems of concrete will soon be widely adopted.Given the significant part the construction industry has in releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere，great improvements can be made when more environmentally friendly materials are used.
1.What is the environmental issue associated with traditional concrete production
A.The high demand for energy.
B.The processing of waste materials.
C.The mass release of carbon dioxide.
D.The use of non-renewable resources.
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细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the process，not only is carbon dioxide released into the air by the energy used to heat the limestone(石灰石)，but the limestone itself also gives out a huge amount of the element.”可知，与传统混凝土生产相关的环境问题是大量二氧化碳被释放到空气中。故选C。
解析
2.How does CarbonCure deal with the environmental impact of concrete production
A.By using silicate rock as the basis.
B.By putting carbon dioxide into concrete.
C.By replacing sand with coffee grounds.
D.By absorbing carbon dioxide with magnesium.
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细节理解题。根据第三段“A Canadian company called CarbonCure has found a way to inject(注入) concrete with carbon dioxide itself.Not only...needs to be used.”可知，CarbonCure通过将二氧化碳注入混凝土中来解决混凝土生产对环境的影响。故选B。
解析
3.According to Smedley，what is the major challenge facing these solutions
A.Difficulty in making profits.
B.Lack of funding for research.
C.Convincing the public of the convenience.
D.Removing the industry members’ safety concerns.
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细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The biggest barrier at this point is convincing members of the industry that the new types of concrete are safe to be used，according to Stacy Smedley...”可知，消除建筑行业成员的安全担忧是这些解决方案面临的主要挑战。故选D。
解析
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To promote an alternative to concrete.
B.To advocate environmental protection.
C.To introduce new ways to produce concrete.
D.To emphasize the significance of creativity.
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写作意图题。第一段指出了混凝土生产对环境的严重影响，第二段提出很多企业正通过创新思维使建筑行业更环保，结合下文的举例说明以及最后一段中的“Hopefully these new solutions to the environmental problems of concrete will soon be widely adopted.”可知，作者的目的是介绍生产混凝土的新方法。故选C。
解析
B
Without ready access to a time machine，researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built an AI-powered chatbot that simulates(模拟) a user’s older self and dishes out observations and wisdom.It has the potential to significantly impact how people make decisions today with their future well-being in mind.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了麻省理工学院(MIT)研究人员开发的一款基于人工智能(AI)的聊天机器人，这款聊天机器人能够模拟用户与未来的自己对话，并给出评论和传授智慧。
To interact with the chatbot，users are first asked to answer a series of questions about themselves，their friends and family，the past experiences that shaped them，and the ideal life they envision for the future.They then upload a portrait image，which the program digitally ages to produce a likeness of the user aged 60.
Next，the program feeds information from the user’s answers into a large language model that generates rich synthetic(合成的) memories for the simulated older self.This ensures that when the chatbot responds to questions，it draws on a relevant backstory.
The final part of the system is the chatbot itself，powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5，which introduces itself as a potential older version of the user that is able to talk about its life experiences.
Users are told the “future self” is not a prediction but rather a potential future self.They are encouraged to explore different futures by changing their answers to the questionnaire.
Pataranutaporn，who works on the Future You project at MIT’s Media Lab，has had several conversations with his “future self”，but said the most profound(深远的) was when the chatbot reminded him that his parents would not be around for ever，so he should spend time with them while he could.“The session gave me a perspective that is still impactful to me to this day，” he said.
“From a practical standpoint，the effectiveness will likely depend on how well it can simulate meaningful and relevant conversations，” he added.“If users perceive the chatbot as genuine and insightful，it could significantly influence their behaviour.However，if the interactions feel shallow，the impact might be limited.”
5.What can the “future self” chatbot help its users do
A.Improve their welfare.
B.Inspire wise life choices.
C.Polish their future selves.
D.Get access to a time machine.
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推理判断题。根据第一段“Without ready access...well-being in mind.”可知，这种聊天机器人可以模拟用户与老年的自己对话，并提供评论和智慧，帮助用户做出明智的生活选择，考虑未来的福祉。故选B。
解析
6.What is crucial to the production of an older version of the users
A.Their portrait image.
B.Their memory ability.
C.The information provided.
D.The language model employed.
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推理判断题。根据第三段“Next，the program...on a relevant backstory.”可知，该程序将用户回答的信息输入一个大型语言模型，该模型确保了当聊天机器人回答问题时，它会利用相关的背景故事。在此环节中，用户提供的信息至关重要。故选C。
解析
7.What does the underlined word “session” in paragraph 6 refer to
A.Pataranutaporn’s work at MIT’s Media Lab.
B.The good old days of Pataranutaporn’s parents.
C.The precious time Pataranutaporn spent with his parents.
D.Pataranutaporn’s most profound talk with his “future self”.
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词义猜测题。根据前文“the most profound(深远的)...while he could”可知，session指的是前文中提到的“最深刻的”一次与“未来的自己”的对话，这次对话给了他一个至今仍然对他有影响力的视角。故选D。
解析
8.How does Pataranutaporn comment on the effectiveness of the chatbot
A.It depends.
B.It doesn’t last long.
C.It will be carefully checked.
D.It will be disastrous.
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推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Pataranutaporn认为，从实际的角度来看，效果可能取决于它能在多大程度上模拟有意义和相关的对话。如果用户认为聊天机器人真诚而有洞察力，它可能会对他们的行为产生重大影响。然而，如果互动感觉很肤浅，那么影响可能是有限的。所以Pataranutaporn认为聊天机器人的有效性取决于它模拟有意义和相关对话的能力，即“取决于情况”。故选A。
解析
Steph Morris is a talented UK artist who specializes in hyper-realistic drawings of sneakers(运动鞋).Her works are so true-to-life that even close-ups of the drawings are 1 to distinguish from the real thing.
1.A.tiring B.hard
C.relaxing D.painful
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英国艺术家Steph Morris专攻超现实运动鞋绘画的成长历程和职业生涯。
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tiring累人的；hard困难的；relaxing令人放松的；painful痛苦的。根据上文“true-to-life”可知，她的画非常逼真，难以与真实物品区分开来。故选B。
解析
When it comes to sneaker 2 ，Manchester-born Morris is famous for her unmatched realism.
2.A.fans B.stores
C.drawings D.brands
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fan迷，狂热爱好者；store商店；drawing画作；brand品牌。根据上文“Steph Morris is a talented UK artist who specializes in hyper-realistic drawings of sneakers(运动鞋).”可知，这里指“当谈到运动鞋画作”。故选C。
解析
She has always had a thing for sneakers，so pairing up this passion with her 3 talent just made sense.
3.A.acting B.athletic
C.musical D.artistic
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acting临时代理的；athletic运动的；musical音乐的；artistic艺术的。根据上文“Steph Morris is a talented UK artist”可知，此处指她的艺术才能。故选D。
解析
She didn’t 4 plan to make a living out of drawing sneakers.At first，she was more interested in 5 them，as she sought a career in sports.
4.A.eventually B.fortunately
C.originally D.obviously
5.A.designing B.advertising
C.washing D.wearing
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4.eventually最终；fortunately幸运地；originally最初；obviously显然。根据下文“At first，she was more interested in them，as she sought a career in sports.”可知，她最初并没有打算以画鞋为生。故选C。
5.design设计；advertise做广告；wash洗；wear穿。根据下文“as she sought a career in sports”可知，起初她对穿运动鞋更感兴趣。故选D。
解析
But a number of injuries forced her to 6 her option and come up with a plan B.She 7 a pencil and started drawing the things she 8 most.
6.A.ignore B.reevaluate
C.discuss D.maintain
7.A.took up B.threw away
C.sold out D.turned in
8.A.discovered B.visited
C.loved D.needed
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6.ignore忽视；reevaluate重新评估；discuss讨论；maintain维持。根据上文“a number of injuries”和下文“come up with a plan B”可知，她因伤病需要重新评估自己的职业规划。故选B。
7.take up拿起；throw away扔掉；sell out售罄；turn in上交。根据下文“started drawing”可知，她拿起了铅笔开始画画。故选A。
8.discover发现；visit参观；love爱；need需要。根据下文“I’ve always loved sneakers since I was a ”可知，这里是说她画她最爱的东西。故选C。
解析
“I’ve always loved sneakers since I was a 9 so exploring that in my work is very 10 ，” Morris said.
9.A.dreamer B.kid
C.mother D.failure
10.A.surprising B.boring
C.natural D.stressful
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9.dreamer梦想家；kid小孩；mother母亲；failure失败者。根据上文“since I was a”和常识可知，人们对某事物的热爱通常从小就有。故选B。
10.surprising令人惊讶的；boring无聊的；natural自然的；stressful有压力的。根据上文“I’ve always loved sneakers since I was a ”可知，在工作中探索这一主题是很自然的事。故选C。
解析
“It was actually a pair of sneakers that I drew to hang on my wall that got me here in the first place.It’s one of my favorite sneakers，and I collected many 11 growing up.”
11.A.sheets B.answers
C.paintings D.pairs
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sheet床单；answer回答；painting画作；pair一双。根据上文“It’s one of my favorite sneakers”可知，此处指她收集了许多双运动鞋。故选D。
解析
While 12 as a graphic designer，Morris 13 a phone call from Reebok and was invited to a Future x Reebok event in New York.
12.A.working B.learning
C.talking D.teaching
13.A.missed B.got
C.made D.forgot
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12.work工作；learn学习；talk谈话；teach教学。根据下文“as a graphic designer”可知，她在做平面设计师的工作。故选A。
13.miss错过；get接到；make制作；forget忘记。根据下文“a phone call from Reebok and was invited to a Future x Reebok event in New York”可知，她接到了来自锐步的电话。故选B。
解析
Since she couldn’t get any 14 off from work，she decided to just 15 her job and take up drawing full time.
14.A.information B.business
C.money D.time
15.A.quit B.find
C.record D.enjoy
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14.information信息；business商业；money钱；time时间。根据下文“she decided to just her job and take up drawing full time”可知，此处是指她请不下来假。故选D。
15.quit辞去(工作)；find找到；record记录；enjoy享受。根据下文“take up drawing full time”可知，她决定辞去工作，全身心投入绘画。故选A。
解析
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本课结束单元主题引领
主题词汇
科学研究 develop vt.开发；研制　　　　　scientific adj.科学(上)的　　　　　observation n．观察 correspond vi.通信 theoretical adj.理论的 hypothesis n．假设 laboratory n．实验室 finding/outcome n．结果 breakthrough n．重大进展，突破 collect data 收集数据 research method 研究方法 draw a conclusion 得出结论 control variables 控制变量 analyse (AmE analyze) vt.分析 carry out/conduct an experiment做实验
科技创新 database n．数据库　　 　　　　drone n．无人驾驶飞机　　　　　　hacker n．黑客 big data大数据 electronic devices 电子设备 digital economy数字经济 revolution n．彻底变革，革命 genetic engineering基因工程 mobile payment移动支付 improvement n．改善；改进之处 high-tech industries高科技产业 facial recognition人脸识别 man-machine interaction人机互动　　　　　　　　　at the forefront of处于最前列，进入重要地位 the information era/explosion信息时代/爆炸 electronic/mobile reading电子/移动阅读 digitalization and automation数字化和自动化 boost efficiency/productivity提高效率/生产力 technological advances/innovation科技进步/创新 virtual adj.虚拟的，模拟的；很接近的，事实上的 innovation n．新发明，新方法，新观念；革新，创新 immersive adj.(计算机系统或图像)沉浸式虚拟现实的 state-of-the-art adj.使用最先进技术(或方法)的，最先进的
科技发展 technique n．技巧，工艺　　　 　AI technology人工智能技术　　　open up new horizons 开阔新视野 a double-edged sword一把双刃剑　　　　　　　commercial adj.商业的；商务的；贸易的 the application of technology技术应用 massive adj.巨大的，大而重的；非常严重的 engage vt.吸引住(注意力、兴趣)；雇用；聘用 undergo remarkable transformations 经历显著的转变 bring convenience and comfort to给……带来方便和舒适
语境串记　主题语段串记单元词汇
Dr Mark Waitrose is a humble and gifted biologist.He graduated 10 years ago.He was subsequently appointed as the premier expert of a very large cancer treatment programme.Along with a team of other experts，he had been trying to identify a way to adjust cells to cure a wide range of cancers.Thanks to their constant and joint efforts，one groundbreaking development emerged.“I was struggling for so long and then I decided to go on holiday to relax and entertain myself for a week.While I was sitting on the beach，it just came to me by coincidence.” His novel idea succeeded in adapting DNA and genes to “turn off” certain bad ones and keep the healthy parts active.
According to the biologist，the finding of this scientific research has been theoretically positive and its initial evaluation has also shown a satisfying outcome.He says，“We can see definite improvements to the well-being of most patients and in certain cases，even complete recovery.As a bonus，we find that people who have diabetes could also experience a similar decline in their symptoms as an extra benefit of this treatment.”
马克·维特罗斯博士是一位谦逊而天赋异禀的生物学家。他毕业于十年前，随后，他被任命为一个大型癌症治疗项目的首席专家。与其他专家团队合作期间，他一直致力于探索通过细胞调控来治愈多种癌症的方法。经过他们持续不懈的联合攻关，终于取得突破性进展。“我长期陷入研究困境，后来决定休假一周放松身心。当我坐在海滩上时，解决方案竟意外地浮现在脑海中。”这项创新技术成功实现了基因调控——精准抑制致病基因的同时保持健康基因活性。 该生物学家表示，这项科研成果不仅在理论层面获得验证，初期临床评估也成效显著。他说：“我们观察到绝大多数患者健康状况明显改善，部分甚至完全康复。更可喜的是，作为附加疗效，糖尿病患者的症状也呈现同步缓解趋势。”
Section Ⅰ　Topic Talk
Ⅰ.选择填空(高考形式)
Listen to the dialogue on P50 and choose the best answer.
1．What characteristics does Susan believe inventors have
A．They are curious and creative.
B．They are lazy and unproductive.
C．They are afraid to try new things.
答案　A
2．What problem is Susan’s invention designed to solve
A．Air pollution.
B．Water pollution.
C．Noise pollution.
答案　B
3．What do we know about Susan’s invention
A．It is cheap to produce.
B．It has been put into use.
C．It needs to be improved.
答案　C
Ⅱ.听力填空(精听训练)
Listen to the dialogue on P51 and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
(CY＝Chen Yang　CX＝Chen Xi　L＝Li Zhen)
CY：OK，Chen Xi and Li Zhen，let’s get this project started！Ms Ding asked us to think of 1.the most useful invention in our everyday life.What do you both think
CX：Right.Well，for me，it would have to be 2.computers.I spend so much time on my computer studying，playing games，chatting with friends...
L：Computers are a good choice，but it really was the invention of 3.the Internet that made them useful.Before that，only 4.scientists and other technical people used them.Now，because of the Internet，there is a reason for us all to have one.
CY：Yes，I agree.The Internet is an amazing invention.Before that，people had only TV，newspapers and books 5.to get information.
CX：And of course before the Internet，you 6.couldn’t chat with friends online or send and receive emails.Only telephone calls and letters.
L：Wow，so when was the Internet invented？Oh wait.Let’s check online!
CY：Hmmmm.OK...It was invented in the 7.1960s，but it wasn’t widely used until the 1990s.
CX：How life has been transformed in such a short time！Imagine what’s coming in the next 50 years!
entertainment n．娱乐活动，娱乐节目(entertain v．招待；使快乐；娱乐entertaining adj.有趣的)
·to one’s entertainment使某人高兴的是
·entertain sb with sth用某物使某人快乐
entertain sb to sth用某物招待某人
(1)To show his great appreciation，the old tailor entertained the young man with a well-tailored suit.
(2)Bob and Liz entertained us to dinner last night.Meanwhile，Bob told us many jokes for entertainment(entertain)，making it an entertaining(entertain) night.
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(3)(读后续写之安慰)发现母亲在哭，小汤米不遗余力地用他能想到的方法来让她开心。他生动地给她讲有趣的故事。最后，让他高兴的是，他的母亲破涕为笑了。
Having found his mother weeping，little Tommy spared no effort to entertain her with whatever he could think of.He vividly told entertaining stories to her.Finally，to his entertainment，his mother smiled through tears.
gifted adj.有天赋的，有才华的(gift n．天赋，天才，才能；礼物)
·be gifted in/at在……方面有天赋
·have a gift for有……天赋
(1)The gifted(gift) musician is a man of many gifts(gift)，who had a gift for singing when he was a child，and now he is gifted in/at playing many musical instruments.
(2)Brian is gifted in writing music；Brian is very likely to be a Beethoven.
→Gifted in writing music，Brian is very likely to be a Beethoven.(升级为形容词短语作状语)
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(3)许多有天赋的学生和音乐教师将在音乐节期间进行表演。(应用文写作之通知)
Many gifted students and music teachers will put on performances during the music festival.
训练1　Topic Talk
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Ⅰ.单词拼写(共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分)
1．Their feedback was even more satisfying than those soldiers who never used such devices(设备)．
2．To make sure the children in remote areas are well nourished，vitamin(维生素) drops are usually recommended.
3．Compared with the traditional equipment，the new one is labour-saving(节省劳力的) and easy to operate.
4．These are much better and much more productive(富有成效的) ways for companies to greet and improve their employees’ sense of happiness.
5．To my entertainment，the cat jumped up in panic when seeing the cucumber.
6．Chinese garbage classification policy has come into operation in several cities，though challenges remain in civilian awareness.
7．I really admire the manager because he is gifted in resolving problems efficiently.
8．Striking a balance between life and work is critical to improving people’s overall well-being.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共8小题；每小题1.5分，满分12分)
1．Garbages(garbage) are required to be sorted for disposal or recycling.
2．You could occasionally entertain your colleagues to some snacks and drinks after work.
3．She was an accomplished pianist，a superb swimmer，and a representative gifted(gift) artist.
4．Caroline doesn’t have a gift for music，but she makes up for it with hard work.
5．Michael may have been a dunce at mathematics，but he was gifted at/in languages.
6．Students have to learn to strike a balance between study and entertainment(entertain)．
7．Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about buildings and parks.
8．Learning to argue productively(productive) will keep you from damaging your relationships with loved ones.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Concrete has served as the foundation stone of the construction industry for hundreds of years.However，the process of producing concrete is one of the most environmentally unfriendly processes in the world.In the process，not only is carbon dioxide released into the air by the energy used to heat the limestone(石灰石)，but the limestone itself also gives out a huge amount of the element.
Luckily，a number of start-ups throughout the world are using creative thinking to make the construction industry a whole lot more friendly for the planet.
A Canadian company called CarbonCure has found a way to inject(注入) concrete with carbon dioxide itself.Not only does this trap the carbon dioxide into the concrete，keeping it from running away into the atmosphere，but it also creates a super strong material called calcium carbonate，which reduces the total amount of concrete that needs to be used.
California-based Brimstone is creating carbon-negative concrete by doing away with limestone entirely and instead using silicate rock，a material that does not release carbon dioxide when heated.Instead，the process produces magnesium(镁)，which absorbs carbon dioxide，as the basis for their concrete.
Additionally，researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have recently released a study showing that adding coffee grounds instead of sand to concrete could make it much stronger，reducing both the amount of sand used，as well as the amount of concrete that would need to be used in the final product.
The biggest barrier at this point is convincing members of the industry that the new types of concrete are safe to be used，according to Stacy Smedley，director at a nonprofit focused on decarbonizing construction.
Hopefully these new solutions to the environmental problems of concrete will soon be widely adopted.Given the significant part the construction industry has in releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere，great improvements can be made when more environmentally friendly materials are used.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了混凝土生产对环境的严重影响，以及一些公司和学者通过创新思维研究出新的建筑材料和生产方法，以减少混凝土生产过程中的二氧化碳排放，并推动建筑行业向更环保的方向转变。
1．What is the environmental issue associated with traditional concrete production
A．The high demand for energy.
B．The processing of waste materials.
C．The mass release of carbon dioxide.
D．The use of non-renewable resources.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the process，not only is carbon dioxide released into the air by the energy used to heat the limestone(石灰石)，but the limestone itself also gives out a huge amount of the element.”可知，与传统混凝土生产相关的环境问题是大量二氧化碳被释放到空气中。故选C。
2．How does CarbonCure deal with the environmental impact of concrete production
A．By using silicate rock as the basis.
B．By putting carbon dioxide into concrete.
C．By replacing sand with coffee grounds.
D．By absorbing carbon dioxide with magnesium.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段“A Canadian company called CarbonCure has found a way to inject(注入) concrete with carbon dioxide itself.Not only...needs to be used.”可知，CarbonCure通过将二氧化碳注入混凝土中来解决混凝土生产对环境的影响。故选B。
3．According to Smedley，what is the major challenge facing these solutions
A．Difficulty in making profits.
B．Lack of funding for research.
C．Convincing the public of the convenience.
D．Removing the industry members’ safety concerns.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The biggest barrier at this point is convincing members of the industry that the new types of concrete are safe to be used，according to Stacy Smedley...”可知，消除建筑行业成员的安全担忧是这些解决方案面临的主要挑战。故选D。
4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To promote an alternative to concrete.
B．To advocate environmental protection.
C．To introduce new ways to produce concrete.
D．To emphasize the significance of creativity.
答案　C
解析　写作意图题。第一段指出了混凝土生产对环境的严重影响，第二段提出很多企业正通过创新思维使建筑行业更环保，结合下文的举例说明以及最后一段中的“Hopefully these new solutions to the environmental problems of concrete will soon be widely adopted.”可知，作者的目的是介绍生产混凝土的新方法。故选C。
B
Without ready access to a time machine，researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built an AI-powered chatbot that simulates(模拟) a user’s older self and dishes out observations and wisdom.It has the potential to significantly impact how people make decisions today with their future well-being in mind.
To interact with the chatbot，users are first asked to answer a series of questions about themselves，their friends and family，the past experiences that shaped them，and the ideal life they envision for the future.They then upload a portrait image，which the program digitally ages to produce a likeness of the user aged 60.
Next，the program feeds information from the user’s answers into a large language model that generates rich synthetic(合成的) memories for the simulated older self.This ensures that when the chatbot responds to questions，it draws on a relevant backstory.
The final part of the system is the chatbot itself，powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5，which introduces itself as a potential older version of the user that is able to talk about its life experiences.
Users are told the “future self” is not a prediction but rather a potential future self.They are encouraged to explore different futures by changing their answers to the questionnaire.
Pataranutaporn，who works on the Future You project at MIT’s Media Lab，has had several conversations with his “future self”，but said the most profound(深远的) was when the chatbot reminded him that his parents would not be around for ever，so he should spend time with them while he could.“The session gave me a perspective that is still impactful to me to this day，” he said.
“From a practical standpoint，the effectiveness will likely depend on how well it can simulate meaningful and relevant conversations，” he added.“If users perceive the chatbot as genuine and insightful，it could significantly influence their behaviour.However，if the interactions feel shallow，the impact might be limited.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了麻省理工学院 MIT 研究人员开发的一款基于人工智能 AI 的聊天机器人，这款聊天机器人能够模拟用户与未来的自己对话，并给出评论和传授智慧。
5．What can the “future self” chatbot help its users do
A．Improve their welfare.
B．Inspire wise life choices.
C．Polish their future selves.
D．Get access to a time machine.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段“Without ready access...well-being in mind.”可知，这种聊天机器人可以模拟用户与老年的自己对话，并提供评论和智慧，帮助用户做出明智的生活选择，考虑未来的福祉。故选B。
6．What is crucial to the production of an older version of the users
A．Their portrait image.
B．Their memory ability.
C．The information provided.
D．The language model employed.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段“Next，the program...on a relevant backstory.”可知，该程序将用户回答的信息输入一个大型语言模型，该模型确保了当聊天机器人回答问题时，它会利用相关的背景故事。在此环节中，用户提供的信息至关重要。故选C。
7．What does the underlined word “session” in paragraph 6 refer to
A．Pataranutaporn’s work at MIT’s Media Lab.
B．The good old days of Pataranutaporn’s parents.
C．The precious time Pataranutaporn spent with his parents.
D．Pataranutaporn’s most profound talk with his “future self”．
答案　D
解析　词义猜测题。根据前文“the most profound(深远的)．..while he could”可知，session指的是前文中提到的“最深刻的”一次与“未来的自己”的对话，这次对话给了他一个至今仍然对他有影响力的视角。故选D。
8．How does Pataranutaporn comment on the effectiveness of the chatbot
A．It depends.
B．It doesn’t last long.
C．It will be carefully checked.
D．It will be disastrous.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Pataranutaporn认为，从实际的角度来看，效果可能取决于它能在多大程度上模拟有意义和相关的对话。如果用户认为聊天机器人真诚而有洞察力，它可能会对他们的行为产生重大影响。然而，如果互动感觉很肤浅，那么影响可能是有限的。所以Pataranutaporn认为聊天机器人的有效性取决于它模拟有意义和相关对话的能力，即“取决于情况”。故选A。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Steph Morris is a talented UK artist who specializes in hyper-realistic drawings of sneakers(运动鞋)．Her works are so true-to-life that even close-ups of the drawings are 1 to distinguish from the real thing.
When it comes to sneaker 2 ，Manchester-born Morris is famous for her unmatched realism.She has always had a thing for sneakers，so pairing up this passion with her 3 talent just made sense.She didn’t 4 plan to make a living out of drawing sneakers.At first，she was more interested in 5 them，as she sought a career in sports.But a number of injuries forced her to 6 her option and come up with a plan B．She 7 a pencil and started drawing the things she 8 most.
“I’ve always loved sneakers since I was a 9 so exploring that in my work is very 10 ，” Morris said.“It was actually a pair of sneakers that I drew to hang on my wall that got me here in the first place.It’s one of my favorite sneakers，and I collected many 11 growing up.”
While 12 as a graphic designer，Morris 13 a phone call from Reebok and was invited to a Future x Reebok event in New York.Since she couldn’t get any 14 off from work，she decided to just 15 her job and take up drawing full time.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英国艺术家Steph Morris专攻超现实运动鞋绘画的成长历程和职业生涯。
1．A.tiring B．hard
C．relaxing D．painful
答案　B
解析　tiring累人的；hard困难的；relaxing令人放松的；painful痛苦的。根据上文“true-to-life”可知，她的画非常逼真，难以与真实物品区分开来。故选B。
2．A.fans B．stores
C．drawings D．brands
答案　C
解析　fan迷，狂热爱好者；store商店；drawing画作；brand品牌。根据上文“Steph Morris is a talented UK artist who specializes in hyper-realistic drawings of sneakers(运动鞋)．”可知，这里指“当谈到运动鞋画作”。故选C。
3．A.acting B．athletic
C．musical D．artistic
答案　D
解析　acting临时代理的；athletic运动的；musical音乐的；artistic艺术的。根据上文“Steph Morris is a talented UK artist”可知，此处指她的艺术才能。故选D。
4．A.eventually B．fortunately
C．originally D．obviously
答案　C
解析　eventually最终；fortunately幸运地；originally最初；obviously显然。根据下文“At first，she was more interested in them，as she sought a career in sports.”可知，她最初并没有打算以画鞋为生。故选C。
5．A.designing B．advertising
C．washing D．wearing
答案　D
解析　design设计；advertise做广告；wash洗；wear穿。根据下文“as she sought a career in sports”可知，起初她对穿运动鞋更感兴趣。故选D。
6．A.ignore B．reevaluate
C．discuss D．maintain
答案　B
解析　ignore忽视；reevaluate重新评估；discuss讨论；maintain维持。根据上文“a number of injuries”和下文“come up with a plan B”可知，她因伤病需要重新评估自己的职业规划。故选B。
7．A.took up B．threw away
C．sold out D．turned in
答案　A
解析　take up拿起；throw away扔掉；sell out售罄；turn in上交。根据下文“started drawing”可知，她拿起了铅笔开始画画。故选A。
8．A.discovered B．visited
C．loved D．needed
答案　C
解析　discover发现；visit参观；love爱；need需要。根据下文“I’ve always loved sneakers since I was a ”可知，这里是说她画她最爱的东西。故选C。
9．A.dreamer B．kid
C．mother D．failure
答案　B
解析　dreamer梦想家；kid小孩；mother母亲；failure失败者。根据上文“since I was a”和常识可知，人们对某事物的热爱通常从小就有。故选B。
10．A.surprising B．boring
C．natural D．stressful
答案　C
解析　surprising令人惊讶的；boring无聊的；natural自然的；stressful有压力的。根据上文“I’ve always loved sneakers since I was a ”可知，在工作中探索这一主题是很自然的事。故选C。
11．A.sheets B．answers
C．paintings D．pairs
答案　D
解析　sheet床单；answer回答；painting画作；pair一双。根据上文“It’s one of my favorite sneakers”可知，此处指她收集了许多双运动鞋。故选D。
12．A.working B．learning
C．talking D．teaching
答案　A
解析　work工作；learn学习；talk谈话；teach教学。根据下文“as a graphic designer”可知，她在做平面设计师的工作。故选A。
13．A.missed B．got
C．made D．forgot
答案　B
解析　miss错过；get接到；make制作；forget忘记。根据下文“a phone call from Reebok and was invited to a Future x Reebok event in New York”可知，她接到了来自锐步的电话。故选B。
14．A.information B．business
C．money D．time
答案　D
解析　information信息；business商业；money钱；time时间。根据下文“she decided to just her job and take up drawing full time”可知，此处是指她请不下来假。故选D。
15．A.quit B．find
C．record D．enjoy
答案　A
解析　quit辞去(工作)；find找到；record记录；enjoy享受。根据下文“take up drawing full time”可知，她决定辞去工作，全身心投入绘画。故选A。

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