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用所给词的适当形式填空，并背诵短文。
单元词汇复现
advocate；combine；forecast；persuade；prospect；warning
Artificial intelligence (AI) can get many appliances such as air conditioners switched on in a remote place at the owner’s command. Besides，some sensors have been installed to give
1.______________ the instant they detect something abnormal like a gas leak. Apart from these，
some innovations 2.______________ with space technology can also make accurate weather
3.______________ and even predict potential natural disasters. In this sense，technological advances make our lives more comfortable and convenient. Hence，most students
4.______________ the development of new technology. Nevertheless，others oppose developing new technology，thinking it not secure. They resist automatic vehicles and even try to
5.______________ people to live a simple life in the absence of high technology. Personally，I
think new technology has a promising 6.______________. I have decided to seek my career as an AI engineer early on. I will read a lot of relevant essays to keep in touch with the latest development.
warnings
combined
forecasts
advocate
persuade
prospect
1. persuade vt.劝说；说服 (persuasive adj.有说服力的 persuasion n.说服；劝说)
核心词汇多维讲练
persuade sb to do/into doing sth 说服某人做某事
persuade sb not to do/out of doing sth 说服某人不做某事
try to persuade/advise sb to do sth
试图说服某人做某事(未必成功)
说服某人做/不做某事：
talk/argue/reason sb into doing sth/out of doing sth
我非常紧张，犹豫不决地敲了敲老人的门，试图说服他买我的报纸。
Having butterflies in my heart，I hesitantly knocked on the old man’s door and tried to persuade/advised him to buy my newspaper.(读后续写之心理描写)
[单句语法填空]
(1)The librarian’s ______________ was so ______________ that I was ______________ into advocating his innovation.(persuade)
(2)Successfully persuading David not ______________ (quit) the cross-country race，I smiled with relief.(2022·新高考Ⅰ、Ⅱ，读后续写之神态描写)
(3)My friend talked me out of ______________ (cut) my long hair，saying it suited me better.
(4)The students argued the teacher into ______________ (extend) the deadline for the essay—they explained they needed more time for research.
[微写作·背诵]
(5)暴雨倾盆，露营计划泡汤。妹妹急红了眼，我忙找出室内桌游，软声说服她试试。笑声渐起，将雨天的烦闷都驱散了。
Rain poured heavily，and the camping plan fell through. _________________________________ _______________. I hurried to find indoor board games and ______________________________. Laughter gradually arose，driving away the boredom of the rainy day.(读后续写之表情、动作描写)
persuasion
persuasive
persuaded
to quit
cutting
extending
My younger sister’s eyes turned
red with anxiety
gently persuaded her into trying
2. command n.指令；命令；控制；掌握 vt.命令；控制
(1)command sb to do sth
命令某人做某事
command that…(should) do… 命令……
(2)at one’s command
听某人支配
take command of 控制；指挥
“掌握……；精通……”的表达：
have a good command of
侧重语言和工具
have a good knowledge of
侧重学科知识
have a thorough mastery of
侧重复杂知识和技能
我写信申请成为您的助教，因为我不仅精通英语，而且善于与他人沟通。
I am writing to apply to be your teaching assistant，because not only do I have a good command of English but also I am good at communicating with others.(应用文之申请信)
[单句语法填空]
(1)I’m ______________ your command and hence，I will obey your orders.
(2)My teacher commanded me ______________ (hand) in my essay instantly.
→My teacher commanded that I __________________ (hand) in my essay instantly.
(3)He has a good knowledge ______________ ancient Chinese history.
(4)The experienced player took command ______________ the game in the second half，leading his team to victory.
[微写作·背诵]
(5)周末，当我在家练吉他，指尖找不准和弦时，才发觉自己对基础指法(fingering)的掌控远远不够。在跟着教程反复练习后，我渐渐能流畅地弹完一小段旋律了。这份对节奏的初步掌控让我心里满是欢喜。
On weekends，when I practiced the guitar at home and couldn’t find the right chords with my fingertips，I realized ___________________________________________________. After repeatedly practicing with the tutorial，I gradually played a short melody fluently. ______________________________________________________.(读后续写之细节描写)
at
to hand
(should) hand
of
of
my command of basic fingerings was far from enough
This initial command of the rhythm filled my heart with joy
3. combine vt.& vi.(使)结合；混合 (combination n.结合；联合；组合)
(1)combine sth with/and sth
把……与……结合
be combined with
与……结合/联合
(2)in combination with
与……联合
美丽的风景，再加上宜人的天气和美味的食物，使我们的青岛之旅愉快而难忘。
The beautiful scenery，combined with/in combination with lovely weather and delicious food，made our visit to Qingdao pleasant and unforgettable.
[单句语法填空]
(1)The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine ______________ (combine) with modern cooking methods.(2023·全国甲，阅读理解)
(2)Of course，with its 2，672 pages，it’s not exactly short. It contains around 163，000 words，plus word ______________ (combine) and idiomatic phrases.(2024·新课标Ⅰ，阅读理解)
(3)Only if we combine regular exercise ______________ healthy diets can we really keep fit.
[微写作·背诵]
(4)清晨做早餐时，我试着把燕麦片(oatmeal)和香蕉段(chunk)混合在一起——香甜口感瞬间迸发。后来我又将剩余食材组合成简易沙拉，这种简单的搭配让平凡的早餐充满了新鲜感。
When making breakfast in the morning，__________________________________________—the sweet taste burst out instantly. Later，_________________________________________________ _______，and __________________________________________________________________. (读后续写之动作描写)
combined
combinations
with/and
I tried to combine oatmeal with banana chunks
I combined the remaining ingredients into a simple
salad
this simple combination filled the ordinary breakfast with a fresh vibe
4. oppose vt.反对；抵制；阻挠 (opposed adj.反对的；对立的 opposite adj.对面的；相反的 opposition n.反对)
(1)oppose (doing) sth
反对(做)某事
oppose sb/sb’s doing sth
反对某人做某事
(2)be opposed to (doing) sth 反对(做)某事
对于即将到来的口语练习课的分组，大多数学生反对被随机分配成两人一组。
As for the grouping for the upcoming oral practice sessions，a majority of students are opposed to being randomly assigned into pairs. (2023·新课标Ⅰ、Ⅱ，应用文之建议信)
[单句语法填空]
(1)Many locals are strongly opposed ______________ the development.
(2)The ______________ (oppose) of conservation groups has stopped the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzlies.(2023·全国甲，阅读理解)
[微写作·背诵]
(3)我们强烈反对将 30 分钟的课间操改为 “限时数学刷题训练”以提高我们的成绩的提议。长时间坐着解题已经让我们感到疲惫，而课间操是我们唯一能伸伸腿、放松眼睛的机会。
___________________________________ that the 30-minute morning exercise be replaced with “timed math practice” to improve our grades. Staying seated to solve problems for hours already makes us feel tired； _____________________________________________________. (应用文之观点态度)
to
opposition
We strongly oppose the proposal
the break is our only chance to stretch legs and relax eyes
5. absence n.不存在；缺乏；缺席 (absent adj.缺席的；不在的；心不在焉的)
(1)in the absence of sb=in one’s absence 某人不在时
in the absence of sth
缺乏……；没有……
absence of mind 心不在焉
(2)be absent from
不参加；缺席
absent-minded
心不在焉的；健忘的
这就是我的妈妈，她有时会健忘，然而总是充满爱心。
Such is my mother，who is sometimes absent-minded，yet always loving.(读后续写之主旨升华)
[单句语法填空]
(1)______________ the absence of teachers’ instruction，I don’t know how to combine what I’ve learnt with practice.
(2)I’m writing to apologise to you for being ______________ (absence) from your birthday party last weekend.(应用文之道歉信)
[微写作·背诵]
(3)我的同桌Lily今日缺席了。她空着的座位像一道无声的空缺，老师问及她的缺席时，我轻声说，她是因发烧才留在家中，未能前来。
Lily，my deskmate，___________________. Her vacant seat felt like a quiet gap，and when the teacher asked about her absence，I whispered she’d stayed home，____________________.(读后续写之细节描写)
In
absent
was absent today
absent due to a fever
6. in this sense (in…sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲
make sense of
弄懂……的意思；理解
make sense
有道理；有意义；讲得通
in a sense 从某种意义上说
in no sense
决不(置于句首时要用部分倒装结构)
There’s no/little sense (in) doing sth. 做某事没道理/没意义。
从某种意义上说，海洋就像我们亲爱的母亲，所以我倡议我们应该增强责任感，保护海洋免受伤害。
In a sense，oceans are like our beloved mother，so I advocate that we should strengthen our sense of duty to preserve our oceans from being hurt.(2022·全国甲，应用文之倡议书)
[单句语法填空]
(1)______________ no sense can he be described as an expert.
(2)I can’t make sense ______________ this article.
(3)This ______________ (make) sense because the people who get observational biodiversity data on mobile devices are often citizen scientists ______________ (record) their encounters with species in areas nearby.(2024·新课标Ⅰ，阅读理解)
(4)So stubborn is he that there is no sense (in) ______________ (try) to persuade him to accept our idea.
(5)In ___________ sense should we cease pursuing our dreams even if we face many difficulties.
[微写作·背诵]
(6)当我找到丢失的童年玩具时，一股强烈的怀旧(nostalgia)感涌上心头。这也让我领悟到，那些小小的旧物件，往往承载着最珍贵的回忆。
When I found my lost childhood toy，________________________________________. It also gave me a sense ________________________________________________________.(读后续写之情绪描写)
In
of
makes
recording
trying
no
a sharp sense of nostalgia rushed over me
that small old things often hold the most precious memories
7. keep in touch (with)(与……)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况)
(1)stay/keep in touch (with) (与……)保持联系
be in touch (with)
(与……)有联系
be out of touch (with)
(与……)失去联系；脱节
以上三个短语表状态，可与表示一段时间的状语连用。
(2)get in touch (with)
(与……)取得联系
lose touch (with)
(与……)失去联系
以上两个短语表示动作，不可与表示一段时间的状语连用。
尽管我们现在分开了，但共同回忆的温暖会让我们保持温和的联系，因为熟悉的笑声和低语的承诺仍是我们之间轻柔的纽带。
Though we’re apart now，the warmth of our shared memories will keep us in gentle touch，as familiar laughter and whispered promises remain soft threads between us.(读后续写之情感描写)
[单句语法填空]
(1)His opinions are out ______________ touch with reality.
(2)We ______________ (lose) touch with each other after he moved to another country.
(3)But if there was no Internet or telephone connection，we could sometimes go two weeks without ______________ (get) in touch with each other.
(4)We became good friends and kept in touch ______________ each other regularly. (2024·新课标Ⅰ、Ⅱ，读后续写)
[微写作·背诵]
(5)Beth上个月启程前往国外求学。我们约定要保持联系——她会在周日晚上的通话里讲新校园的故事，我则给她发家乡银杏树变金的片段。我们决意不中断这份往来，只因这缕联结的丝线，纵使相隔千里，也将我们的心紧紧系在一起。
Beth departed for her overseas college last month. _____________________________—she shares stories of her new campus over Sunday night calls，and I send her clips of our hometown’s ginkgoes turning gold. _____________________________，for this thread of connection weaves our hearts close，despite miles apart.(读后续写之细节描写)
of
lost
getting
with
We vowed to keep in touch
We’re set never to lose touch
1. as引导的状语从句
(教材原句)It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier，as it allows people to make larger networks of friends through using social media.它(互联网)还使人们在生活中更加容易找到机会，因为它让人们能够通过社交媒体建立更大的朋友圈。
核心句型多维运用
as作连词，可引导以下几种状语从句：
(1)as引导原因状语从句，意为“由于……；因为……”。
(2)as引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时候；随着……”。
(3)as引导方式状语从句，意为“按照……；照着……”。
(4)as引导让步状语从句，意为“虽然……；尽管……”，需将后面的表语、状语提到前面构成倒装句，即把句中的名词、形容词、副词、分词或实义动词提前，可以用though替代。
引导让步状语从句的其他连词：
although、 though、 while、 even if/though、 however＋adj./adv.、 no matter＋疑问词(如no matter what/how)等。
[语段填空]
(1)_____________________ (随着时间的流逝)，the librarian grew increasingly interested in her occupation.
(2)Please do the experiment ___________________________ (按照老师示范的那样).
(3)I oppose you continuing with the training，___________________________________________ (因为你的膝盖伤还未恢复).
(4)_________________________________ (尽管我们又累又饿)，we benefited a lot from the five-kilometer cross-country running race.(运用倒装句)(2020·新高考Ⅰ，应用文之报道)
(5)A feeling of gratitude washed over me _____________________ (当我听到他的话时).(2024·新课标Ⅰ、Ⅱ，读后续写之情感描写)
[微写作·背诵]
(6)傍晚的公园虽安静，却从不沉闷。枫叶缓缓飘落，路灯洒下暖光，石凳上有位老人慢慢摇着扇子。尽管我工作后很疲惫，但坐在这张长椅上，所有压力都消散了。
___________________________，it’s never dull. Maple leaves drift down，streetlights cast warm glows，and an elder fans slowly on a stone seat. _________________________________________ _________________________.
As time went by
as the teacher demonstrated
as you haven’t recovered from the knee injury
Exhausted and hungry as we were
as I heard his words
Quiet as the evening park is
Tired as I am from work，sitting on this bench
lets all stress melt away
2. It will take＋时间段＋before…
(教材原句)Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，要让大多数新住宅开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。
(1)It will take＋时间段＋before 从句(一般现在时).意为 “在……之前要花一段时间。”
(2)It will be＋时间段＋before 从句(一般现在时).意为“要过一段时间才……。”
It wasn’t long＋before 从句(一般过去时).意为“没过多久就……。”
It won’t be long＋before 从句(一般现在时).意为“过不了多久就会……。”
It is/has been＋一段时间＋since 从句.意为“自从……有多长时间了。”
[语段填空]
(1)_________________________ (还有十天) you take the end-of-term examinations and you must combine hard work with a good rest.
(2)___________________________________________________________________ (没过多久Jane就意识到她在陌生的森林里迷路了)，and she had knots in her stomach.But she constantly comforted herself，“__________________________________________ (用不了多久，我的丈夫就会找到我).”(读后续写之心理描写)
(3)How time flies! __________________________________________________________________ (我们毕业后分别已经20年了).
[微写作·背诵]
(4)初学者要自信且富有情感地演奏复杂钢琴曲需要无数小时的持续练习，但这个过程本身是值得的。
______________________________________________________ a beginner pianist can perform complex compositions with confidence and emotional depth，yet the journey itself is rewarding.
It will be ten days before
It wasn’t long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest
It won’t be long before my husband finds me
It is/has been 20 years since we parted with each other after graduation
It will take countless hours of consistent practice before
　　假定你是红星中学学生会主席李华，学生会准备开展一次以“人工智能与未来教育”为主题的专家讲座活动。请你写一则英语通知发布到学校英文网站，要求所有同学都要积极参加，内容包括：1.活动的时间和地点；2.专家简介和讲座内容；3.全体学生都要参加。
写作能力多维训练
应用文写作——人工智能
【完成句子】
1.众所周知，近年来人工智能技术发展迅速，吸引了许多学生的关注。(as作连词； 定语从句)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As we all know，AI technology has developed rapidly in recent years，which has attracted many students’ attention.
2.王教授将于6月20日下午1点45分至3点进行主题为“人工智能与未来教育”的讲座。(将来进行时； 过去分词作定语)
Professor Wang will be delivering a lecture themed “AI and Tomorrow’s Education” from
1：45 p.m.to 3：00 p.m.on 20 June.
3.他将向你们介绍这项技术的概况，这可以帮助你们了解它的历史，跟进它的最新发展动态。(keep in touch with； 定语从句)
He will offer you a general picture of this technology，which can help you stay informed of its history and keep in touch with its latest development.
4.我相信，这场寓教于乐的讲座一定会非常吸引你们。(combine； 分词作定语)
I am confident that the lecture，combining fun and education，will be highly appealing to you.
5.任何人都不允许缺席讲座或迟到。(be absent from)
No one is permitted to be absent from the lecture or late for it.
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【组句成篇】
把以上句子用适当的过渡词语和过渡句组成一篇80词左右的短文。
Notice
As we all know，AI technology has developed rapidly in recent years，which has attracted many students’ attention. So to meet the demands of our students，Professor Wang will be delivering a lecture themed “AI and Tomorrow’s Education” from 1：45 p.m. to 3：00 p.m. on 20 June.
Firstly，he will offer you a general picture of this technology，which can help you stay informed of its history and keep in touch with its latest development. Secondly，there will be a question-and-answer session for you to raise relevant questions and get your answers.
I am confident that the lecture，combining fun and education，will be highly appealing to you. We hope you enjoy the lecture and kindly remind you that no one is permitted to be absent from the lecture or late for it.
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1.run into/out of 跑进/出
2.step into 走进
3.rush out of 冲出
4.hurry to 匆忙赶到
5.get stuck in the hole 卡在洞里
6.shaky/trembling legs 颤抖的腿
7.with one’s legs wide apart 双腿叉开
8.drag one’s tired/heavy legs 拖着疲惫/沉重的双腿
9.cross one’s legs 盘腿而坐
10.run like the wind 飞奔
11.pace back and forth 踱来踱去
12.walk up and down restlessly 不安地走来走去
13.slide into bed 溜上床
读后续写——动作细节描写：动“腿”
【语料积累】
【单句填空】
1.我匆忙赶到学校滑板俱乐部。
I ______________ the school skateboarding club. (外研版必修一U1)
2.他的腿卡在洞里了。他动弹不得。
His legs ______________________. He couldn’t move.
3.Daniel跑进卧室，生气地关上了门。
Daniel ______________________ and shuts the door angrily.
4.当我的英语老师走进教室时，我很惊讶地发现，他就是我之前遇到的那个人。
__________________________________________________，I was surprised to see the same man I had met earlier. (外研版必修一U1)
5.我跑出教室的时候迎面撞到了一个女孩。
I _______________________________ when I bumped into a girl literally. (外研版必修一U1)
hurried to
got stuck in the hole
runs into his bedroom
When my English teacher stepped into the classroom
was running out of the classroom
【语篇填空】
After the long day at school，Jake 1._____________________ (拖着疲惫的双腿) as he walked home. Every step seemed heavier than the last. When he finally reached his house，he paused at the door，2._______________________ (踱来踱去)，too restless to go inside. His mind was full of thoughts about the test he hadn’t done well in. Suddenly，his little sister jumped to her feet from the couch when she saw him. Jake managed a weak smile and 3.______________ (盘腿而坐) as he sat beside her. They talked for a while，and slowly，he began to relax. Later that night，Jake 4.______________ (溜上床)，feeling a bit more at ease.
dragged his tired legs
pacing back and forth
crossed his legs
slid into bed
课时作业
答案速对
课时作业18　[选择性必修第一册　Unit 2 Looking into the Future]
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
答案 A D B C C B C A A B C A C D B D C
题号 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
答案 B A A D C B 见答案
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A★
体裁 题材 难度 建议用时 答案 得分
说明文 聊天机器人 ★★ 6 min P45
　　Even if you haven’t held a conversation with Siri or Alexa，you’ve likely encountered a chatbot online. They often appear in a chat window that pops up with a friendly greeting： “Thank you for visiting our site. How can I help you today ” Depending on the site，the chatbot is programmed to respond accordingly and even ask follow-up questions.
Chatbots communicate through speech or text. Both rely on artificial intelligence technologies like machine learning and natural language processing (NLP)，which is a branch of artificial intelligence that teaches machines to read，analyse and interpret human language. This technology gives chatbots a baseline for understanding language structure and meaning. NLP，in essence，allows the computer to understand what you are asking and how to appropriately respond.
With developments in deep learning and reinforcement learning，chatbots can interpret more complexities in language and improve the dynamic nature of conversation between human and machine. Essentially，a chatbot tries to match what you’ve asked to an intent that it understands. The more a chatbot communicates with you，the more it understands and the more it learns to communicate like you and others with similar questions. Your positive responses reinforce its answers，and then it uses those answers again.
From customer service chatbots online to personal assistants in our homes，chatbots have started to enter our lives. In almost every industry，companies are using chatbots to help customers easily navigate their websites，answer simple questions and direct people to the relevant points of contact. Personal assistants like Siri and Alexa are designed to respond to a wide range of scenarios and queries，from current weather and news updates to personal calendars，music selections and random questions.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了聊天机器人的工作原理和应用。
(　　)1.Why does the author mention Siri and Alexa in Paragraph 1
A.To give examples of chatbots. B.To show where to find a chatbot.
C.To explain how a chatbot works. D.To compare different chatbots.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Even if you haven’t held a conversation with Siri or Alexa，you’ve likely encountered a chatbot online. They often appear in a chat window that pops up with a friendly greeting…”可推知，作者在第一段提到了Siri和Alexa是为了给出聊天机器人的例子。
A
(　　)2.What is the basis of chatbots
A.Language study. B.Data transmission.
C.Social interaction. D.Natural language processing.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Both rely on artificial intelligence technologies like machine learning and natural language processing (NLP)，which is a branch of artificial intelligence that teaches machines to read，analyse and interpret human language.”可知，聊天机器人的基础是自然语言处理。
D
(　　)3.What does the underlined word “reinforce” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Inspire. B.Strengthen.
C.Organise. D.Match.
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“The more a chatbot communicates with you，the more it understands and the more it learns to communicate like you and others with similar questions.”及后面的“then it uses those answers again”可知，聊天机器人和你交流得越多，它就越能理解你，然后它会再次使用这些答案。由此可知，划线单词所在的句子表达的意思是你的积极回应强化了它的答案。reinforce意为“巩固；强化”，与strengthen意思相近。
B
(　　)4.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A.The future trend of chatbots. B.The author’s predictions.
C.The applications of chatbots. D.The effects of chatbots.
【解析】 段落大意题。通读最后一段的内容可知，本段开始讲述了聊天机器人开始进入我们的生活，最后提到了对Siri和Alexa的实际运用。由此可知，最后一段主要讲述的是关于聊天机器人的应用。
C
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说明文 一本关于人工智能的书 ★★★ 8 min P46
　　Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives，we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future，and this is where AI by Design： A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution (变革).
In the wrong hands，such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code (代码) that powers AI but，thankfully，Campbell has more than two decades’ professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic，making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which，by the close，will make you feel almost as smart as AI.
As we soon come to learn from AI by Design，AI is already super-smart and will become more capable，moving from the current generation of “narrow-AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there，Campbell says，will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now—several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence，or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.
Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI—the technology companies and world leaders—so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking，followed by global regulation，will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.
AI will affect us all，and if you only read one book on the subject，this is it.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Catriona Campbell所著的AI by Design： A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence一书。该书作为应对人工智能革命挑战的实用指南，以商业视角阐述人工智能发展现状与前景，强调控制人工智能的重要性，呼吁各界协同确保人工智能安全发展，以防潜在危机。
(　　)5.What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.If read by someone poorly educated. B.If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.
C.If written by someone less competent. D.If translated by someone unacademic.
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线短语所在段落可知，Campbell撰写的这本书是通俗易懂的，如果别人写这本书的话可能就不是这样了。由此可推知，画线短语意为 “如果是由能力较差的人来写”。
C
(　　)6.What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text
A.It is packed with complex codes. B.It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.
C.It provides step-by-step instructions. D.It is intended for AI professionals.
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“thankfully…translating the heady into the understandable…will make you feel almost as smart as AI”可知，Campbell在书中将复杂的内容转化为可理解的内容，这本书的特点是通俗易懂。由此可推知，它采用了接地气的写作风格。
B
(　　)7.What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development
A.Observe existing regulations on it.
B.Reconsider expert opinions about it.
C.Make joint efforts to keep it under control.
D.Learn from prior experience to slow it down.
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence，or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.”及第四段中的“We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking，followed by global regulation，will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.”可知，Campbell敦促人们保持对人工智能的控制，考虑人工智能的未来应如何发展，即敦促人们共同努力来控制人工智能的发展。
C
(　　)8.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To recommend a book on AI. B.To give a brief account of AI history.
C.To clarify the definition of AI. D.To honor an outstanding AI expert.
【解析】 写作意图题。通读全文可知，第一段介绍了新书AI by Design： A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence；第二段介绍了本书作者的背景；第三到四段概述了书中的主要论点和观点及其意义；第五段进行总结，再次强烈推荐这本书。由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了推荐一本有关人工智能的书。
A
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记叙文 不要轻易对别人抱有偏见 ★★★ 12 min P46
　　My wife and I parked by a rough path the same time as a young man covered in tattoos (文身). I 　9　 he was unfriendly，so we tried to 　10　 ourselves from him. But he struggled hard to 　11　 and wanted to talk some. We slowed down. He said he was recovering from a bad time in his life. We 　12　 left him in the dust，heading up the river.
Hours later we turned back 　13　 a flash flood had taken out the bridge. There he was again，following to 　14　 us. He shared a little more of his 　15　. He lost his mother and sister in a car accident and he was permanently 　16　 too. We slowed down to the pace he could 　17　 for the whole way back.
He continued，“During much surgery and 　18　 I came to hate life…” Then he pulled up his shirt to show us a 　19　 life size tattoo from neck to waist. It was two ladies in a 　20　 light waving to him. “This is my mum and this is my sister，” he pointed. “They told me to stop hating everything. They loved me just as they always had and 　21　 me to live in love too!” He explained the brightly coloured tattoo was the exact dream he had that day.
My 　22　 went away. It had painted a wrong picture of this wonderful person with a beautiful 　23　. I learnt more than he hoped to tell.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与一位有文身的年轻人的相遇和交流的故事，作者因此领悟到了爱与宽容的重要性，并消除了自己因文身而对年轻人产生的偏见。
(　　)9.A.assumed B.remembered C.admitted D.confirmed
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“a young man covered in tattoos (文身)”可知，这个年轻人满身是文身，所以作者认为他不友好。
(　　)10.A.tell B.distance C.save D.free
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“I 　9　 he was unfriendly”可知，作者认为年轻人不友好，所以应是尽量与他保持距离。
(　　)11.A.turn away B.set out C.catch up D.settle down
【解析】 考查动词短语。根据下文中的“wanted to talk some”可知，年轻人想要和作者说话，所以应是赶上他们。
(　　)12.A.politely B.secretly C.carelessly D.accidentally
A
B
C
【解析】 考查副词。根据下文中的“left him in the dust，heading up the river”可知，作者没有听年轻人倾诉，所以应是礼貌地拒绝沟通，加快离开了。
A
(　　)13.A.though B.unless C.because D.before
【解析】 考查连词。根据上文中的“Hours later we turned back”及下文中的“a flash flood had taken out the bridge”可知，上下文是因果关系，应用because连接。
(　　)14.A.impress B.interrupt C.persuade D.engage
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“wanted to talk some”可知，之前年轻人就想和作者一行谈话，现在还是想加入他们。
(　　)15.A.target B.story C.plan D.journey
【解析】 考查名词。根据下文中的“He lost his mother and sister in a car accident and he was permanently 　16　 too.”可知，年轻人和作者分享了他的故事。
(　　)16.A.confused B.discouraged C.ignored D.injured
C
D
B
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“He lost his mother and sister in a car accident”可知，年轻人的母亲和妹妹在车祸中不幸身亡，所以他也受到了永久性伤害。
D
(　　)17.A.observe B.judge C.manage D.challenge
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“he was permanently 　16　 too”可知，听到年轻人的悲惨故事，作者一行放慢了速度，使年轻人能跟上走完全程。
(　　)18.A.silence B.pain C.failure D.guilt
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“He lost his mother and sister in a car accident”及“During much surgery”可知，年轻人失去了亲人，自己又经历了多次手术与痛苦。
(　　)19.A.massive B.funny C.random D.popular
【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文中的“from neck to waist”可知，文身从脖子到腰部，应是巨大的。
(　　)20.A.brilliant B.gentle C.weak D.sensitive
C
B
A
【解析】 考查形容词。根据下文中的“He explained the brightly coloured tattoo was the exact dream he had that day.”可知，文身颜色明亮，所以是在明亮的灯光下向他招手。
A
(　　)21.A.allowed B.begged C.forced D.expected
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“They loved me just as they always had”及下文中的“me to live in love too”可知，此处指年轻人的母亲和妹妹希望他也生活在爱中。
(　　)22.A.doubt B.sympathy C.prejudice D.resistance
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“I 　9　 he was unfriendly”可知，作者看到年轻人满身文身，先入为主地认为他是不友好的，这是对他的偏见。
(　　)23.A.reputation B.message C.appearance D.insight
D
C
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“This is my mom and this is my sister”可知，年轻人把去世的母亲和妹妹纹在身上来纪念她们，所以这带有美好寓意。
B
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说明文 文本转视频生成器 ★★★ 8 min P46
　　Meet Sora—OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator. The tool，which the San Francisco company unveiled on 15 February，2024，　24　 (use) generative artificial intelligence to instantly create short videos based on written commands.
Since the announcement，a handful of examples of Sora-generated videos 　25　 (share) to show off what it can do. The company said Sora is capable of generating videos up to 60 seconds in 　26　 (long) from text instructions. The model understands not only what the user has asked for，　27　 how those things exist in the physical world.
OpenAI said it intends to train the AI models to help people solve problems 　28　 require real-world interaction. These types of AI models could have a big impact on digital entertainment markets with new 　29　 (personalise) content being streamed across channels.
At the same time，OpenAI said Sora is still a work 　30　 progress with clear weaknesses. It gave the example of creating a video of someone taking a bite out of a cookie but it not having a bite mark right after.
For now，OpenAI’s messaging remains focused on safety. The company said it plans to work with a team of experts to test the latest model and look 　31　 (close) at various areas. It is also granting access to a number of visual artists，designers and filmmakers 　32　 (collect) feedback on how creative 　33　 (professional) could use it.
24.______________　25.___________________　26.______________　27.______________　
28.______________　29.______________　30.______________　31.______________　
32.______________　33.______________
uses
have been shared
length
but
which/that
personalised
in
closely
to collect
professionals
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了OpenAI公司新推出的文本转视频生成器Sora。
24.uses　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据下文可知，此处应用一般现在时；又因主语The tool表达单数概念，动词应用单数形式，故填uses。
25.have been shared　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据上文可知，此处应用现在完成时；分析句子结构可知，动词和主语构成动宾关系，应用现在完成时的被动语态；又因主语a handful of examples表达复数概念，助动词应用复数形式，故填have been shared。
26.length　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空格处应使用long的名词形式length作in的宾语。
27.but　【解析】 考查固定结构。not only…but (also)…意为“不仅……而且……”，为固定结构。
28.which/that　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导限制性定语从句，并在从句中充当主语；先行词为problems，指物，应使用关系代词which/that。
29.personalised　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空格处应使用personalise的形容词形式personalised作content的定语。
30.in　【解析】 考查介词。句意：与此同时，OpenAI表示Sora仍处于开发阶段，存在明显的缺陷。in progress意为“正在进行中”，为固定短语。
31.closely　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空格处应使用close的副词形式closely作look at的状语。
32.to collect　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子的谓语动词为is granting，空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接，应使用非谓语动词；collect和主语it构成逻辑上的主谓关系，应使用动词不定式作目的状语。
33.professionals　【解析】 考查名词单复数。根据a number of可知，空格处表示复数概念，应使用professional的复数形式。

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