资源简介

核心素养提升(UNIT 2)
(限时:120分钟　分值:150分)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
(　　)1.What does the woman want
A.A letter. B.A package.
C.A postcard.
(　　)2.What does the man mean
A.Most people want to buy cars.
B.Many people get to work by bike.
C.He prefers to go to work by bus.
(　　)3.Why is the woman happy
A.Because she has got a new job.
B.Because she has bought a new house.
C.Because she will move to a new house.
(　　)4.When will the goods arrive
A.On 16 February. B.On 17 February.
C.On 19 February.
(　　)5.Where has the woman probably just been
A.To a bank. B.To a market.
C.To a post office.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
　　听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.What does the man think of the jacket
A.It feels bad.
B.It isn’t worth the money.
C.It is of high quality.
(　　)7.What does the woman mean in the end
A.The man has gained weight.
B.The man tried on a wrong size.
C.The man should choose a cheaper jacket.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.How long does the man work a day
A.7 hours. B.8 hours.
C.9 hours.
(　　)9.What is the man’s attitude towards his job
A.He’s tired of it.
B.He’s interested in it.
C.He’s very curious about it.
　　听第8段材料,回答第10～12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a gym.
B.In a street.
C.In a school.
(　　)11.Why didn’t the robber catch the woman
A.Because she ran very fast.
B.Because she ran to a room nearby.
C.Because she was helped by a passer-by.
(　　)12.What does the man suggest the woman do
A.Report to the police.
B.Try to run faster next time.
C.Tell the robbery to the teacher.
　　听第9段材料,回答第13～16题。
(　　)13.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.How to save money.
B.How to spend money.
C.How to be a good housewife.
(　　)14.Where does the woman like shopping
A.In malls.
B.In outdoor markets.
C.In department stores.
(　　)15.What do we know about the woman
A.She has a second-hand car.
B.She rents a car if she needs.
C.She wants to buy a new car.
(　　)16.What does the woman highly recommend
A.Asking friends to help with the repairs.
B.Hiring someone to repair things.
C.Fixing things by oneself.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.When did the speaker have the strange experience
A.In the afternoon.
B.In the evening.
C.At midnight.
(　　)18.What do we know about the old man
A.He had a light with him.
B.He looked kind but ugly.
C.He talked with the speaker.
(　　)19.How did the old man help the speaker
A.He gave him a light.
B.He showed him the way down the mountain.
C.He told him the way down the trail.
(　　)20.What happened at the end of the story
A.The old man was gone.
B.The speaker thanked the old man.
C.The speaker was frightened to death.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
M:Hi,Tina.Here’s your mail.There’s a package and two postcards.
W:Is that all I was expecting a letter from my sister in Canada.
(Text 2)
W:Most people seem to prefer cars to bikes.
M:I think otherwise.There’re many people who bike to work.
(Text 3)
M:You look happy today.
W:I got the offer to work as a department assistant yesterday.
M:Congratulations!
W:But now I have to rent a new house.The company is far from my present place.
(Text 4)
W:Hello.It’s Linda here.Can you tell me when the goods are arriving
M:Well,they’re leaving on 16 February,and the journey takes three days.
(Text 5)
M:Could you lend me some money I need to go to the market,but the bank is closed.
W:Sorry.I just spent my last ten dollars on postage.You should have asked me earlier.
第二节
(Text 6)
M:Mary,look at this!They’ve got jackets on sale—only $100 each.They’re of really good quality,too.Here,feel this.
W:Mm,it feels OK,I suppose.I don’t know if it’s worth $100,though.
M:Let me look in the mirror.What do you think
W:Well,it looks a bit small for you,John.
M:Yeah,it does a bit.Funny,I’ve always been this size.
W:You must have put on some weight.
(Text 7)
W:What sort of hours do you work,Steven
M:I work ten till three,then I start again at seven and work until eleven.Six days a week.
W:What are some of the things you have to do and some of the things you don’t have to do
M:Er...I don’t have to do the washing-up,so that’s good! I have to wear white.Everything in the kitchen is to be totally clean.
W:What’s hard about the job
M:You’re standing up all the time.When we’re busy,people get angry and shout.
W:And what are your secrets of being good at the job
M:Attention to detail.You have to love it.You have to be enthusiastic about it.
(Text 8)
M:Jen,you’re so early today.Oh,what’s the matter Are you all right
W:I’m just a little shaken.Well,I’d just finished training down at the track.I’d stayed behind to talk to the coach.My friend had gone on ahead without me.I’d left the track,and I was on my way to school when this guy jumped out at me.
M:What
W:He tried to take my cell phone.
M:What did you do
W:I ran,and he ran after me.
M:Did he catch you
W:No,I surprised him.He couldn’t run as quickly as me.Then I reached the classroom.
M:There aren’t many people who can run faster than you,Jen.Anyway,come on,you ought to report this to Mr Smith.I just saw him in his office.
(Text 9)
M:Good evening,everybody.Today we’re going to talk about saving money.Many of us have to save money,but different people save money in different ways.Now we’re going to talk to Kathy to see what she does.Hi,Kathy.Do you try to save money
W:Sure.I’m a housewife,so I have to save money as much as possible.
M:And how do you save Can you tell us something about it
W:Well,I try not to shop in department stores or malls except when things are on sale.I never pay full price.And I really like shopping in outdoor markets—you can usually find some real bargains there.
M:Great!That’s a good idea!
W:And also,my husband and I don’t own a car,so if we need one for a weekend,we just rent one.
We can’t really afford to buy a used one.
M:I see.
W:And the best way to save money is not to pay people to fix things for you.
M:Sorry,I can’t understand that.What do you mean,Kathy
W:Well,my husband often tries to repair things around the house.You can save a lot of money that way.
M:Well,thank you very much,Kathy.
(Text 10)
Hello,everyone!I’d like to share a strange experience with you.It was a fine day that day.So I went climbing up the mountains and enjoyed myself.Then it started to get dark so I thought I’d better get back down as fast as possible.Well,I started walking back down the mountain trail as fast as I could,but it kept getting darker and darker.Pretty soon,I was totally lost.Suddenly I saw a strange light up in the tree.I was really surprised.And then,I saw a little old man carrying the light—he was right in front of me.He didn’t say anything to me.In fact,I couldn’t even see his face,like he had no eyes,or nose,or...It was really strange.He just stood there in front of me.Then he started walking down the trail,and I just followed him.When we got to the bottom of the mountain,I tried to thank the old man for helping me,but he just disappeared.That is the most unforgettable experience that I’ve ever had!
答案:1～5　ABACC　6～10　CACBC 11～15　ACABB　16～20　CBABA
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to the Future City Living Experience!
Our Smart Home Project is designed to redefine the way you live by applying cutting-edge technology in your everyday life.Experience unparalleled convenience,security,and comfort with our state-of-the-art smart home solutions.
Key Features of Our Smart Home Project
1.Intelligent Climate Control
·Our smart thermostats learn your preferences and adjust the temperature automatically based on your daily routine and weather conditions.Say goodbye to manual adjustments and enjoy a perfectly comfortable environment at all times.
2.Advanced Security System
·Equipped with AI-powered cameras,motion sensors,and facial recognition technology,our security system ensures your home is always protected.Receive real-time alerts on your smartphone if any unusual activity is detected.
3.Voice-Activated Home Automation
·Control everything from lighting to appliances using voice commands.Through seamless integration with some popular virtual assistants,you can manage your home effortlessly.
4.Energy Efficiency
·Our smart home technology is designed to optimise energy consumption.Smart meters monitor your energy usage and provide detailed reports,cutting down your daily expenses and reducing your carbon footprints.
Location and Accessibility
Our Smart Home Project is located in the heart of the city,with easy access to public transportation,top-rated schools,and world-class amenities.The area is known for its vibrant community and eco-friendly environment.
Pricing and Availability
Our smart homes are available in various sizes and configurations to suit your lifestyle.Prices start from $ 6,500.For more information,visit our website or contact our sales team at 1-800-123-4567.
Join the Future of Living Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the future of home living.Book your visit to our smart home showcase today and discover how technology can enhance your everyday life.
(　　)21.What is the main purpose of the Smart Home Project
A.To provide affordable housing options.
B.To promote environment-friendly lifestyle.
C.To offer better security solutions for residents.
D.To integrate advanced technology into daily life.
(　　)22.What is the main advantage of the smart home’s energy efficiency feature
A.It reduces the carbon footprints of the home.
B.It provides detailed energy usage reports.
C.It helps save costs and reduce environmental impact.
D.It allows for manual control of energy consumption.
(　　)23.Where does the passage probably come from
A.A business report.
B.An advertisement.
C.An amusing project.
D.A high-technology workshop.
语篇导读:本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了智能家居项目的特点与服务项目。
答案及剖析:
21.D　细节理解题。通读全文,尤其是根据第一段中的“Our Smart Home Project ...in your everyday life.”可知,本文主要介绍了智能家居项目是如何通过先进技术来提升日常生活体验的。因此,该项目的主要目的是将先进技术融入日常生活中。故选D。
22.C　细节理解题。根据4.Energy Efficiency部分的内容可知,智能家居旨在优化能源消耗,通过智能计量表监控能源使用并提供详细报告,帮助用户节省成本并减少碳排放。因此,智能家居的主要优势是节省成本和减少对环境的影响。故选C。
23.B　推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章通过介绍房子的性能特点、地理位置和价格,并把“Welcome to the Future City Living Experience!”“Join the Future of Living Today!”这些号召性语句作为小标题,呈现出了典型的广告文体特征。故选B。
B
Glass might soon meet a surprising competitor: bamboo.Scientists in China have transformed regular bamboo into a see-through material that keeps out fire and water and reduces smoke,
providing an environmentally friendly replacement for traditional glass made from sand.While glass is still widely used in buildings for its clarity,its tendency to break easily,heavy weight and environmental impact have pushed researchers to look for other materials like clear wood—and now bamboo.
Clear wood,made by removing a natural substance called lignin (木质素) and adding plastic-like materials,has been seen as a good renewable option.It is lighter than glass and better at keeping heat out.However,its tendency to catch fire and the slow growth rate of trees make it hard to produce in large amounts:To solve this,researchers at Central South University of Forestry and Technology focused on bamboo,which grows fully in 4 to 7 years and produces four times more material per farm area compared to trees.
The team applied the methods developed for making wood see-through to bamboo,which has a similar chemical makeup.Specifically,by removing lignin,which makes plants look solid,and filling the bamboo fibers with a glass-like liquid called sodium silicate (硅酸钠),they changed how light passes through the material,achieving 71.6% clarity.A final water-blocking treatment created three layers: a protective outer coating,a middle layer of silicon dioxide (a common glass ingredient),and a base layer of sodium silicate.The final material showed impressive strength,
outshining many common plastics.
Importantly,the clear bamboo showed special fire safety features.Unlike wood-based materials,it didn’t catch fire easily,blocked water,and stopped dangerous smoke and gases from spreading—key benefits for building use.When tested as a base for advanced solar cells,it helped control light better,increasing energy production by 15.29%.This double role suggests it could be used in smart buildings that use sunlight for lighting while creating clean energy.While making this material in large amounts still needs work,this discovery supports environmental goals.
(　　)24.Which of the following is one of the reasons for researchers to replace the current widely used glass
A.It’s not clear enough.
B.It harms the environment.
C.Its cost is too high.
D.It catches fire easily.
(　　)25.What features of bamboo make it a suitable choice for making clear glass
A.Its lighter weight.
B.Its clarity.
C.Its tall height.
D.Its high yield.
(　　)26.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.The outstanding features of bamboo.
B.The superb advantages of the new material.
C.The production process of the new material.
D.The biological construction of bamboo.
(　　)27.What can be inferred about the clear bamboo from the last paragraph
A.It has a bright future in smart buildings.
B.It has been produced in large amounts.
C.It may serve as a kind of clean energy.
D.It can clear off the poisonous smoke.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国科学家研发的一种透明竹材料,该材料具有防火防水、减少烟雾等特性,有望成为传统玻璃的替代品。
答案及剖析:
24.B　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,传统玻璃存在易碎、重且危害环境等问题。故选B。
25.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To solve this...compared to trees.”可知,竹子生长周期短且单位面积产量高,因此竹子是制作透明玻璃的理想材料。故选D。
26.C　段落大意题。根据第三段内容可推知,本段主要介绍了透明竹材料的制作过程。故选C。
27.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“This double role suggests it could be used in smart buildings that use sunlight for lighting while creating clean energy.”可推知,透明竹材料在智能建筑中具有应用前景。故选A。
C
You are just waking up in the spring of 2050.Your Internet of Things bedroom opens solar-powered e-windows and plays gentle music while your smart lighting displays a montage (蒙太奇) of beachfront sunrises from your recent vacation.
Your shower uses very little water or soap.It recycles your grey water and puts the extra heat back into your home’s integrated operating system.While you dress,your artificial intelligence (AI) assistant shares your schedule for the day and plays your favourite tunes.
You still start your day with caffeine but it comes from your IoT refrigerator which is capable of providing a coffeehouse experience in your home.A hot breakfast tailored to your specific nutritional needs (based on chemical analysis from your trips to the “smart toilet”)is waiting for you in the kitchen.
When it’s time to leave,an on-demand transport system has three cars waiting for you,your spouse and your kids.On the road,driverless cars and trucks move with mathematical precision,
without traffic jams.Accident rates are near zero.
En route,you call your R&D team,who are wrapping up a day’s work in Shanghai.Your life-sized image will be projected,which makes your colleagues see you as if you were sitting with them.It’s a bit surreal (超现实的) for them to see you in the morning light given that it’s dark on the Bund,Shanghai’s waterfront,though the novelty fades after a few uses.
You review the day’s cloud-based data from your Shenzhen manufacturing centre,your pilot project in San Diego,and your Q&A team in Melbourne.The massive datasets are collected in real time from every piece of equipment and have been beautifully summarised by your company’s AI.All these facilities are closely maintained and operated via a skilled predictive analytics platform.Pleased with the team’s progress,you end the call and ease into a good book.This is the future and it will be here sooner than you think.
(　　)28.What will happen when you dress yourself according to the passage
A.Your schedule is sent to your boss.
B.Bedroom opens quickly.
C.Your favourite tunes are played.
D.Your coffee is ordered and served.
(　　)29.What does the underlined word “tailored” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Made specially.
B.Mixed similarly.
C.Produced in advance.
D.Invented traditionally.
(　　)30.Why can your colleagues see you as if you were sitting face to face though you are at home
A.The team makes progress.
B.Your images are wrapped up.
C.You did it ahead of time.
D.Your life-sized picture is projected.
(　　)31.What is the passage mainly talking about
A.Why we need AI assistants.
B.What life will be like in 2050.
C.How we find meaningful work in the future.
D.How AI helps you lead a happy life.
语篇导读: 本文是说明文。文章描绘了2050年的生活会是什么样子的。
答案及剖析:
28.C　细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,当你穿衣服时,你的人工智能助手可以为你播放你最喜欢的曲子。故选C。
29.A　词义猜测题。根据第三段画线词所在句可知,此处指根据你的特殊营养需要,一顿特别制作的热早餐正在厨房等着你。由此推知,tailored意为“特制的”,A项意思相近。故选A。
30.D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句可知,你的实景图像将被投影,这能让你的同事看见你,就好像你和他们坐在一起。故选D。
31.B　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,这篇文章主要介绍了2050年的生活。故选B。
D
One reason why robots will never fully measure up to people is that they lack human-like social skills.But researchers are experimenting with new methods to give robots social skills to better interact with humans.
The experiment was carried out by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).The team developed a machine learning system for self-driving vehicles that is designed to learn the social characteristics of other drivers.The researchers studied driving situations to learn how other drivers on the road were likely to behave.Since not all human drivers act the same way,the data was meant to teach the driverless car to elude dangerous situations.
The researchers said the technology uses tools borrowed from the field of social psychology (心理学).In this experiment,scientists created a system that attempted to decide whether a person’s driving style is more selfish or selfless.In road tests,self-driving vehicles equipped with the system improved their ability to predict what other drivers would do by up to 25 percent.
In one test,the self-driving car was observed making a left-hand turn.The study found the system could cause the vehicle to wait before making the turn if it predicted the oncoming drivers acted selfishly and might be unsafe.But when the oncoming vehicles were judged to be selfless,the self-driving car could make the turn without delay (延迟) because it saw less risk of unsafe behaviour.
The MIT team planned to expand its research model to include other things that a self-driving vehicle might need to deal with.These included predictions about people walking around traffic,as well as bicycles and other things found in driving environments.The researchers believed the technology could also be used in vehicles with human drivers.It could act as a warning system against other drivers judged to be behaving badly.
(　　)32.What is the purpose of the experiment
A.To reduce human drivers’ mistakes.
B.To develop a machine learning system.
C.To give robots human-like social skills.
D.To prove robots can never replace humans.
(　　)33.What does the underlined word “elude” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Avoid. B.Monitor.
C.Investigate. D.Record.
(　　)34.What caused the self-driving car to wait or turn quickly
A.The traffic lights.
B.The road markings.
C.The human drivers’ directions.
D.The oncoming drivers’ driving styles.
(　　)35.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Walkers and cyclists will be invited to join in the project.
B.More traffic participants will be involved in the research.
C.New rules will be developed for road users.
D.Human drivers will make way for robots.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章介绍了研究人员正在试验新方法,让机器人掌握类人的社交技能,更好地与人类互动;该团队为自动驾驶汽车开发了一个机器学习系统,旨在了解人类司机的行为方式。
答案及剖析:
32.C　推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句可知,新研究的目的是赋予机器人类人的社交技能。故选C。
33.A　词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“Since not all human drivers act ...teach the driverless car to”以及后文dangerous situations可知,由于并非所有人类司机的行为方式都一样,这些数据旨在教会无人驾驶汽车避开危险情况。故画线词意思应是“避免”,与Avoid意思一致。故选A。
34.D　推理判断题。根据第四段的“The study found the system could ...less risk of unsafe behaviour.”可知,迎面而来的汽车司机的驾驶风格会导致自动驾驶汽车等待或快速转弯。
故选D。
35.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段的第一、二句可推知,更多的交通参与者将参与研究。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s a winter morning in 2042.You’re asleep in your smart home.36.　　　.
Waking in the morning
As you open your eyes,you wave your hand and switch on two of the screens close by.
37.　　　.And you share some late-night thoughts with it to email to a colleague.The other screen displays the morning’s headlines.After breakfast,you put on an outfit,which helps you monitor your physical and mental health,sending regular updates to your phone.
On the way
You set off to your nearest transportation site.Your traffic agency app sends you a warning that your usual journey has changed,due to an all-day concert in the park.38.　　　.Transport systems across the world are now using artificial intelligence and digital sensors to help analyse the data relevant to delay issues and respond with timetable changes and updates to passengers.
At work
When you get to work,instead of going up,you go down.Urban housing prices remain high,
forcing many businesses to locate themselves in deep-basement offices.39.　　　.You find a desk and head to your first meeting.The meeting is held in the absence of in-person colleagues,who attend from around the world as holograms (全息图).You wire up your translation earphones and join in the discussion with ease.
40.　　　
After working for a day,you head up to take an aviation (航空) taxi.Over the last decade,the sky above you has become busier—increasingly populated by flying autonomous vehicles under strict air traffic control rules.After a short wait,your taxi—a lightweight,electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft—arrives to fly you home.
A.Smart controls
B.It’s time to get up
C.Catching a flight home
D.One brings up your virtual assistant
E.Aviation taxis can charge their batteries while flying
F.Your workspace is several floors in total,each one lower than the last
G.And the app advises you of your new journey by an autonomous vehicle
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了2042年智能设备如何从早上到晚上进行全方位的服务。
答案及剖析:
36.B　上文“It’s a winter morning in 2042.”说明当前时间是早上,由此推知,此处表示该起床了,B项承接上文。故选B。
37.D　根据上文“As you open your eyes...close by.”和下文“The other screen displays the morning’s headlines.”可推知,设空处应是介绍两个屏幕中的一个,D项与后句内容呼应。
故选D。
38.G　根据上文“You set off to your nearest transportation site.”以及下文可知,本段主要是说交通与驾驶,因此设空处应与科学技术如何影响交通有关,G项符合语境。故选G。
39.F　根据上文“Urban housing prices...in deep-basement offices.”可知,由于房价居高不下,人们将办公室搬到地下深处,因此F项符合语境。故选F。
40.C　设空处为段落小标题,本段主要围绕如何回家这件事,C项概括了本段主旨。故选C。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
Have you ever monitored something about yourself Perhaps you’ve tracked how many kilometres you’ve run,how many hours you’ve slept or how many calories you’ve　41　 in a day.
If so,you’ve 　42　 a movement called the “Quantified Self Movement”. Individuals gather information about their daily activities in this widespread movement,also called self-tracking.This may sound 　43　,but technology is making the process easier.
Perhaps you’ve wanted to 　44　 a bad habit and couldn’t.Self-tracking could be the solution.The idea is to take information about your everyday activities and analyse it to help get a
　45　 lifestyle.
Nowadays,tools such as smartphones,journals and apps,along with some newly 　 46 　 wearable gadgets (工具),are making self-tracking extremely easy.Today,one can use a smartwatch to 　47　 personal data including hours slept,stress levels,heart rate and mood.
So why does a person self-track Someone may be trying to lose weight or improve their sleep patterns.Another person feels tired after eating.Self-tracking could help him to　48　 what kinds of food make him sleepy and modify his diet accordingly.
Monitoring daily activities isn’t a new concept.In years past,athletes and their coaches kept notes detailing nutrition,training and sleep patterns in order to achieve an athletic goal.　49　,
doctors have also helped patients to document parts of their lifestyles and eating habits to help fight allergies (过敏反应),headaches and other health issues.　50　,it wasn’t until 2007 that two magazine editors,who started tracking every move they made,coined the 　51　 “Quantified Self”.
Although self-tracking has many advantages,it still has its 　52　.Once people start tracking their daily activities,it can become an addiction,causing people to worry too much about their health.
While self-tracking doesn’t 　53　 that one’s quality of life will improve,it can highlight the importance of eating well and exercising daily.　54　,the Quantified Self Movement’s primary focus is 　55　 people to employ enough energy to make healthier choices.
(　　)41.A.gathered B.burned
C.eaten D.counted
(　　)42.A.taken part in B.taken notice of
C.known about D.carried out
(　　)43.A.strange B.interesting
C.valuable D.difficult
(　　)44.A.change B.acquire
C.learn D.reduce
(　　)45.A.happier B.healthier
C.clearer D.simpler
(　　)46.A.discovered B.tracked
C.released D.built
(　　)47.A.exchange B.search
C.process D.record
(　　)48.A.identify B.increase
C.decrease D.choose
(　　)49.A.Particularly B.Similarly
C.Surprisingly D.Generally
(　　)50.A.Furthermore B.However
C.Therefore D.Meanwhile
(　　)51.A.movement B.subject
C.term D.equipment
(　　)52.A.characteristics B.functions
C.reasons D.drawbacks
(　　)53.A.guarantee B.expect
C.conclude D.prove
(　　)54.A.In general B.As a result
C.After all D.At last
(　　)55.A.forcing B.applying
C.persuading D.motivating
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章讲述了用智能手机,应用程序和可穿戴设备进行“量化自我运动”来帮助人们关注自己的健康问题,从而作出健康的选择。
答案及剖析:
41.B　根据前文“how many kilometres...you’ve slept”可知,此处指记录自己一天消耗了多少热量,因此burned符合题意。故选B。
42.C　根据前文内容可知,此处指如果你在日常生活中记录跑了多远、睡了多久或消耗了多少热量,那么说明你了解过(known about)“量化自我运动”。故选C。
43.D　根据后文的but和easier可知,此处应是指自我跟踪听起来是困难的(difficult)。故选D。
44.A　根据常识和“a bad habit”可知,此处是指改变(change)坏习惯。故选A。
45.B　根据“Perhaps you’ve wanted to 　44　 a bad habit and couldn’t.”可知,作出改变是为了更健康(healthier)。故选B。
46.C　根据后文“wearable gadgets(工具)”可知,此处是指一些新发行的(released)可穿戴设备。故选C。
47.D　根据常识和“personal data...heart rate and mood”可知,此处是指用智能设备记录(record)自己的个人数据。故选D。
48.A　根据前文“Someone may be trying to lose weight or improve their sleep patterns.”可知,此处是指用自我跟踪设备来识别(identify)什么种类的食物对减重或改善睡眠有好处。故选A。
49.B　根据前文“In years past...achieve an athletic goal.”可知,过去运动员和教练会通过记录营养、训练和睡眠模式的方式来实现更好的目标,而现在医生的做法也与此类似(Similarly)。故选B。
50.B　前文提到追踪自己或病人的日常生活方式的做法由来已久,和此处2007年形成转折关系,因此However符合题意。故选B。
51.C　根据常识可知,“量化自我”是一个术语(term)。故选C。
52.D　此处呼应前文“advantages”,指自我跟踪也有其缺点(drawbacks)。故选D。
53.A　根据后文“that one’s quality...exercising daily”可知,此处是说自我跟踪虽不能保证(guarantee)生活质量的提高,却能强调饮食和锻炼的重要性。故选A。
54.C　结合语境可知,此处是对前文“it can highlight...exercising daily”的总结,因此After all“毕竟”符合题意。故选C。
55.D　结合常识和“people to employ enough energy to make healthier choices”可知,此处是指“量化自我运动”的目的是激发(motivating)人们作出健康的选择。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
AI Robots Play a Growing Role in Elderly Care
China is witnessing an increasingly important role that AI robots play in elderly care services,offering novel solutions to the challenges of an aging population.The latest data from the authorities show that by the end of 2024,China’s population aged 60 and above 56.　　 　　 (reach) 310 million,accounting for roughly 22 percent of its total.57.　　　　 (face) with this situation,China launched new guidelines calling for the development of advanced AI robots to bridge elderly care service gaps.
Across China,AI robots are changing elderly care.In a nursing home in South China’s Shenzhen,an elderly resident curiously reaches out 58.　　　　 (hold) the hand of a human-like robot designed specifically for family and wellness applications.“Can you dance for us ” one senior asks,59.　 　　　 (cause) smiles from those around.“We place a high priority on the application of technology in elderly care,” said Mr Li,a director at 60.　　 　　 nursing home.
“By using AI robots and robotic pets,we aim to improve seniors’ quality of life.”
In Chengdu,a care home has introduced a robot,61.　　　　 wakes residents each morning,
provides regional and national weather 62.　　 　　 (update),and reminds them of their daily activities.“Future robots will be able to predict health risks and provide active care just 63.　　　　 a family member at home,” said Mr Zhang,a researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences.“Elderly care robots will ease home-based care challenges and help realise the economic potential of the elderly care service,64.　　　　 all of this is based on the condition that we will focus on 65.　　　　 (technology) development,high-quality elderly care products and ecosystem protection to push forward the industry’s growth.”
语篇导读:本文是新闻报道。文章主要讲述了AI机器人在中国养老服务中扮演着越来越重要的角色。
答案及剖析:
56.had reached　考查动词的时态。设空处为句子的谓语动词,根据时间状语by the end of 2024可知,此处应用过去完成时,表示在过去某个时间之前已经完成的动作。故填had reached。
57.Faced　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,此处应用非谓语动词作状语,be faced with为固定短语,意为“面对”;设空处位于句首,单词首字母应大写。故填Faced。
58.to hold　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,此处指为了握住机器人的手,因此应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to hold。
59.causing　考查非谓语动词。此处用非谓语动词作结果状语,与其逻辑主语之间为主动关系,应用现在分词形式。故填causing。
60.the　考查冠词。此处特指前面提到的养老院,应用定冠词the。故填the。
61.which　考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为“a robot”,指物,且从句中缺主语,应用关系代词which。故填which。
62.updates　考查名词复数。update为可数名词,意为“更新的信息”,此处表示泛指,且没有冠词修饰,应用名词复数形式。故填updates。
63.like　考查介词。根据语境可知,此处意为“像……一样”,应用介词like。故填like。
64.but　考查连词。分析句子结构可知,此句是并列句且前后句构成转折关系。故填but。
65.technological　考查形容词。分析句子结构可知,此处应用形容词作定语修饰名词development,technology的形容词为technological,意为“技术的”。故填technological。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你是李华,上周末参观了一场机器人展,你的朋友Bob对此很感兴趣,写信向你询问相关情况。请你用英语给他写一封回信,向他介绍你最感兴趣的机器人(如家庭机器人、陪伴机器人、教育机器人等)。内容包括:
1.该机器人的特点;
2.你对该机器人的看法。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Bob,
Yours,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
One possible version:
Dear Bob,
I learn from your letter that you are interested in the robot exhibition I enjoyed last weekend,so I am writing to share my wonderful experience with you.
What attracts me the most is a companion robot that looks exactly like a human and can walk and talk just like humans.It is designed to be a companion for people living alone,providing them with comfort and enriching their lives.In addition,the robot could help monitor their health conditions in real time and alert them or a family member in case of an emergency.Personally,I do see such companion robots as a great solution to the challenges of loneliness and independent living for the elderly.
I hope we can visit the robot exhibition together next time.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was twelve,our family moved to a new neighbourhood where our neighbours were Mr and Mrs Green,who lived down the street with their two little preschool girls—Melanie and Tricia.Our family often visited the Greens during holidays and most of the time we visited them during the day.Sometimes we would even gather together and give gifts to each other.I would also volunteer to take care of their two lovely children from time to time.One day Mrs Green asked if I could stay with her daughters in the evening,promising she and her husband would be home by ten p.m. I readily agreed.
At four o’clock,I knocked on the Greens’ front door,greeted the kids,and received detailed instructions from their mother.A few minutes later,the girls and I were alone.We played hide-and-seek,did some finger painting together,and I fixed them scrambled eggs (炒鸡蛋) and pieces of toast for dinner.Then,at about eight p.m,I gathered the two kids beside me on the sofa and began to read them a story.
I heard a soft click,as if the front door had been opened,and I stopped.“Go on,” said Melanie,the four-year-old.“Keep reading.” “Wait.” I put my finger to my lips,“I thought I heard someone come in.” I heard the click again,and the lamp beside me switched on.All three of us jumped.Then the drapes (帘子) closed across the big window.
I screamed,put a little girl under each of my arms,and ran upstairs to the bathroom.As I locked the door behind us,I heard music begin to play from a radio somewhere downstairs.The girls clutched (紧紧抱住) each other in fear as I calmed them down,saying,“There’s a bad guy in the house.You have to be perfectly quiet.”
The three of us sat on the floor,ears pressed to the wooden door,listening.Even two-year-old Tricia was very quiet.For two hours we listened to the music playing,but we never heard another sound.No footsteps,no creaking (嘎吱作响的) doors,or breaking of china.Definitely no one walking up the stairs.
注意:续写词数应为 150 个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped.
Paragraph 2:
Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定 要素 Who I,Mr and Mrs Green,their two little girls—Melanie and Tricia 疑惑 惊恐、害怕 吃惊 开心
When At eight o’clock in the evening
Where At the Greens’ home
What Two little girls and I were frightened by the sudden clicks and scenes of a lamp automatically switching on,drapes closing ... And we thought that there was a bad guy in the house.
明确冲突定 主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict:There seemed to be “a bad guy” in the house, operating the lamp,drapes and radio,but no strange person appeared. Clue:I heard the click again,and the lamp beside me switched on.Then the drapes closed across the big window.I heard music begin to play from a radio somewhere downstairs.Definitely no one walked up the stairs.
Theme The magic and power of technology
预设问题定 走向 Para.1 Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped. Q1:Why did the front door open Q2:What would they do next to figure out what’s going on Q3:What might be their psychological changes
Para.2 Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device. Q1:How would Mr Green explain what had happened Q2:What else would Mr and Mrs Green do after explaining Q3:What could the author gain from this experience
One possible version:
Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped. Both girls leaped into my arms and the three of us trembled until we heard Mrs Green call,“Peggy Where are you ” Melanie,Tricia and I burst out of the bathroom and ran downstairs.The girls threw themselves against their astonished parents’ legs,talking about “bad guys in the house” .In the middle of my explanation,Mr and Mrs Green exchanged a look and began laughing.
Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device. It could close the electric drapes and turn on a light and a radio at sunset on nights when they went out.“I guess I just switched it on automatically when we left tonight. In all honesty,I don’t even remember doing it,” he explained.“Wow,that’s amazing!” I couldn’t help exclaiming.Hearing what I said,he apologised to me and invited me to stay at their house for the night. “Really,that would be great,” I replied.With the consent of my parents,I slept at their house for one night.During that night,I not only had the opportunity to get to know my neighbours better,but also experienced the wonders of technology and gained a deeper understanding of the power of technology.
点津:until we heard Mrs Green call为until引导的时间状语从句;leaped into my arms 意为 “跳进我的怀里”,表示急切,为动作描写。
为现在分词作伴随状语,表示talking这个动作和前面threw这个动作是同时发生的。
when we left tonight为when引导的时间状语从句;switched it on意为“打开它”,为动作描写。
为现在分词作状语以及what引导的宾语从句。
运用了“not only ...but also ...”结构。核心素养提升(UNIT 2)
(限时:120分钟　分值:150分)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
(　　)1.What does the woman want
A.A letter. B.A package.
C.A postcard.
(　　)2.What does the man mean
A.Most people want to buy cars.
B.Many people get to work by bike.
C.He prefers to go to work by bus.
(　　)3.Why is the woman happy
A.Because she has got a new job.
B.Because she has bought a new house.
C.Because she will move to a new house.
(　　)4.When will the goods arrive
A.On 16 February. B.On 17 February.
C.On 19 February.
(　　)5.Where has the woman probably just been
A.To a bank. B.To a market.
C.To a post office.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
　　听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(　　)6.What does the man think of the jacket
A.It feels bad.
B.It isn’t worth the money.
C.It is of high quality.
(　　)7.What does the woman mean in the end
A.The man has gained weight.
B.The man tried on a wrong size.
C.The man should choose a cheaper jacket.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　　)8.How long does the man work a day
A.7 hours. B.8 hours.
C.9 hours.
(　　)9.What is the man’s attitude towards his job
A.He’s tired of it.
B.He’s interested in it.
C.He’s very curious about it.
　　听第8段材料,回答第10～12题。
(　　)10.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a gym.
B.In a street.
C.In a school.
(　　)11.Why didn’t the robber catch the woman
A.Because she ran very fast.
B.Because she ran to a room nearby.
C.Because she was helped by a passer-by.
(　　)12.What does the man suggest the woman do
A.Report to the police.
B.Try to run faster next time.
C.Tell the robbery to the teacher.
　　听第9段材料,回答第13～16题。
(　　)13.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.How to save money.
B.How to spend money.
C.How to be a good housewife.
(　　)14.Where does the woman like shopping
A.In malls.
B.In outdoor markets.
C.In department stores.
(　　)15.What do we know about the woman
A.She has a second-hand car.
B.She rents a car if she needs.
C.She wants to buy a new car.
(　　)16.What does the woman highly recommend
A.Asking friends to help with the repairs.
B.Hiring someone to repair things.
C.Fixing things by oneself.
　　听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.When did the speaker have the strange experience
A.In the afternoon.
B.In the evening.
C.At midnight.
(　　)18.What do we know about the old man
A.He had a light with him.
B.He looked kind but ugly.
C.He talked with the speaker.
(　　)19.How did the old man help the speaker
A.He gave him a light.
B.He showed him the way down the mountain.
C.He told him the way down the trail.
(　　)20.What happened at the end of the story
A.The old man was gone.
B.The speaker thanked the old man.
C.The speaker was frightened to death.
第二部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to the Future City Living Experience!
Our Smart Home Project is designed to redefine the way you live by applying cutting-edge technology in your everyday life.Experience unparalleled convenience,security,and comfort with our state-of-the-art smart home solutions.
Key Features of Our Smart Home Project
1.Intelligent Climate Control
·Our smart thermostats learn your preferences and adjust the temperature automatically based on your daily routine and weather conditions.Say goodbye to manual adjustments and enjoy a perfectly comfortable environment at all times.
2.Advanced Security System
·Equipped with AI-powered cameras,motion sensors,and facial recognition technology,our security system ensures your home is always protected.Receive real-time alerts on your smartphone if any unusual activity is detected.
3.Voice-Activated Home Automation
·Control everything from lighting to appliances using voice commands.Through seamless integration with some popular virtual assistants,you can manage your home effortlessly.
4.Energy Efficiency
·Our smart home technology is designed to optimise energy consumption.Smart meters monitor your energy usage and provide detailed reports,cutting down your daily expenses and reducing your carbon footprints.
Location and Accessibility
Our Smart Home Project is located in the heart of the city,with easy access to public transportation,top-rated schools,and world-class amenities.The area is known for its vibrant community and eco-friendly environment.
Pricing and Availability
Our smart homes are available in various sizes and configurations to suit your lifestyle.Prices start from $ 6,500.For more information,visit our website or contact our sales team at 1-800-123-4567.
Join the Future of Living Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the future of home living.Book your visit to our smart home showcase today and discover how technology can enhance your everyday life.
(　　)21.What is the main purpose of the Smart Home Project
A.To provide affordable housing options.
B.To promote environment-friendly lifestyle.
C.To offer better security solutions for residents.
D.To integrate advanced technology into daily life.
(　　)22.What is the main advantage of the smart home’s energy efficiency feature
A.It reduces the carbon footprints of the home.
B.It provides detailed energy usage reports.
C.It helps save costs and reduce environmental impact.
D.It allows for manual control of energy consumption.
(　　)23.Where does the passage probably come from
A.A business report.
B.An advertisement.
C.An amusing project.
D.A high-technology workshop.
B
Glass might soon meet a surprising competitor: bamboo.Scientists in China have transformed regular bamboo into a see-through material that keeps out fire and water and reduces smoke,
providing an environmentally friendly replacement for traditional glass made from sand.While glass is still widely used in buildings for its clarity,its tendency to break easily,heavy weight and environmental impact have pushed researchers to look for other materials like clear wood—and now bamboo.
Clear wood,made by removing a natural substance called lignin (木质素) and adding plastic-like materials,has been seen as a good renewable option.It is lighter than glass and better at keeping heat out.However,its tendency to catch fire and the slow growth rate of trees make it hard to produce in large amounts:To solve this,researchers at Central South University of Forestry and Technology focused on bamboo,which grows fully in 4 to 7 years and produces four times more material per farm area compared to trees.
The team applied the methods developed for making wood see-through to bamboo,which has a similar chemical makeup.Specifically,by removing lignin,which makes plants look solid,and filling the bamboo fibers with a glass-like liquid called sodium silicate (硅酸钠),they changed how light passes through the material,achieving 71.6% clarity.A final water-blocking treatment created three layers: a protective outer coating,a middle layer of silicon dioxide (a common glass ingredient),and a base layer of sodium silicate.The final material showed impressive strength,
outshining many common plastics.
Importantly,the clear bamboo showed special fire safety features.Unlike wood-based materials,it didn’t catch fire easily,blocked water,and stopped dangerous smoke and gases from spreading—key benefits for building use.When tested as a base for advanced solar cells,it helped control light better,increasing energy production by 15.29%.This double role suggests it could be used in smart buildings that use sunlight for lighting while creating clean energy.While making this material in large amounts still needs work,this discovery supports environmental goals.
(　　)24.Which of the following is one of the reasons for researchers to replace the current widely used glass
A.It’s not clear enough.
B.It harms the environment.
C.Its cost is too high.
D.It catches fire easily.
(　　)25.What features of bamboo make it a suitable choice for making clear glass
A.Its lighter weight.
B.Its clarity.
C.Its tall height.
D.Its high yield.
(　　)26.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.The outstanding features of bamboo.
B.The superb advantages of the new material.
C.The production process of the new material.
D.The biological construction of bamboo.
(　　)27.What can be inferred about the clear bamboo from the last paragraph
A.It has a bright future in smart buildings.
B.It has been produced in large amounts.
C.It may serve as a kind of clean energy.
D.It can clear off the poisonous smoke.
C
You are just waking up in the spring of 2050.Your Internet of Things bedroom opens solar-powered e-windows and plays gentle music while your smart lighting displays a montage (蒙太奇) of beachfront sunrises from your recent vacation.
Your shower uses very little water or soap.It recycles your grey water and puts the extra heat back into your home’s integrated operating system.While you dress,your artificial intelligence (AI) assistant shares your schedule for the day and plays your favourite tunes.
You still start your day with caffeine but it comes from your IoT refrigerator which is capable of providing a coffeehouse experience in your home.A hot breakfast tailored to your specific nutritional needs (based on chemical analysis from your trips to the “smart toilet”)is waiting for you in the kitchen.
When it’s time to leave,an on-demand transport system has three cars waiting for you,your spouse and your kids.On the road,driverless cars and trucks move with mathematical precision,
without traffic jams.Accident rates are near zero.
En route,you call your R&D team,who are wrapping up a day’s work in Shanghai.Your life-sized image will be projected,which makes your colleagues see you as if you were sitting with them.It’s a bit surreal (超现实的) for them to see you in the morning light given that it’s dark on the Bund,Shanghai’s waterfront,though the novelty fades after a few uses.
You review the day’s cloud-based data from your Shenzhen manufacturing centre,your pilot project in San Diego,and your Q&A team in Melbourne.The massive datasets are collected in real time from every piece of equipment and have been beautifully summarised by your company’s AI.All these facilities are closely maintained and operated via a skilled predictive analytics platform.Pleased with the team’s progress,you end the call and ease into a good book.This is the future and it will be here sooner than you think.
(　　)28.What will happen when you dress yourself according to the passage
A.Your schedule is sent to your boss.
B.Bedroom opens quickly.
C.Your favourite tunes are played.
D.Your coffee is ordered and served.
(　　)29.What does the underlined word “tailored” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Made specially.
B.Mixed similarly.
C.Produced in advance.
D.Invented traditionally.
(　　)30.Why can your colleagues see you as if you were sitting face to face though you are at home
A.The team makes progress.
B.Your images are wrapped up.
C.You did it ahead of time.
D.Your life-sized picture is projected.
(　　)31.What is the passage mainly talking about
A.Why we need AI assistants.
B.What life will be like in 2050.
C.How we find meaningful work in the future.
D.How AI helps you lead a happy life.
D
One reason why robots will never fully measure up to people is that they lack human-like social skills.But researchers are experimenting with new methods to give robots social skills to better interact with humans.
The experiment was carried out by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).The team developed a machine learning system for self-driving vehicles that is designed to learn the social characteristics of other drivers.The researchers studied driving situations to learn how other drivers on the road were likely to behave.Since not all human drivers act the same way,the data was meant to teach the driverless car to elude dangerous situations.
The researchers said the technology uses tools borrowed from the field of social psychology (心理学).In this experiment,scientists created a system that attempted to decide whether a person’s driving style is more selfish or selfless.In road tests,self-driving vehicles equipped with the system improved their ability to predict what other drivers would do by up to 25 percent.
In one test,the self-driving car was observed making a left-hand turn.The study found the system could cause the vehicle to wait before making the turn if it predicted the oncoming drivers acted selfishly and might be unsafe.But when the oncoming vehicles were judged to be selfless,the self-driving car could make the turn without delay (延迟) because it saw less risk of unsafe behaviour.
The MIT team planned to expand its research model to include other things that a self-driving vehicle might need to deal with.These included predictions about people walking around traffic,as well as bicycles and other things found in driving environments.The researchers believed the technology could also be used in vehicles with human drivers.It could act as a warning system against other drivers judged to be behaving badly.
(　　)32.What is the purpose of the experiment
A.To reduce human drivers’ mistakes.
B.To develop a machine learning system.
C.To give robots human-like social skills.
D.To prove robots can never replace humans.
(　　)33.What does the underlined word “elude” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Avoid. B.Monitor.
C.Investigate. D.Record.
(　　)34.What caused the self-driving car to wait or turn quickly
A.The traffic lights.
B.The road markings.
C.The human drivers’ directions.
D.The oncoming drivers’ driving styles.
(　　)35.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A.Walkers and cyclists will be invited to join in the project.
B.More traffic participants will be involved in the research.
C.New rules will be developed for road users.
D.Human drivers will make way for robots.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s a winter morning in 2042.You’re asleep in your smart home.36.　　　.
Waking in the morning
As you open your eyes,you wave your hand and switch on two of the screens close by.
37.　　　.And you share some late-night thoughts with it to email to a colleague.The other screen displays the morning’s headlines.After breakfast,you put on an outfit,which helps you monitor your physical and mental health,sending regular updates to your phone.
On the way
You set off to your nearest transportation site.Your traffic agency app sends you a warning that your usual journey has changed,due to an all-day concert in the park.38.　　　.Transport systems across the world are now using artificial intelligence and digital sensors to help analyse the data relevant to delay issues and respond with timetable changes and updates to passengers.
At work
When you get to work,instead of going up,you go down.Urban housing prices remain high,
forcing many businesses to locate themselves in deep-basement offices.39.　　　.You find a desk and head to your first meeting.The meeting is held in the absence of in-person colleagues,who attend from around the world as holograms (全息图).You wire up your translation earphones and join in the discussion with ease.
40.　　　
After working for a day,you head up to take an aviation (航空) taxi.Over the last decade,the sky above you has become busier—increasingly populated by flying autonomous vehicles under strict air traffic control rules.After a short wait,your taxi—a lightweight,electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft—arrives to fly you home.
A.Smart controls
B.It’s time to get up
C.Catching a flight home
D.One brings up your virtual assistant
E.Aviation taxis can charge their batteries while flying
F.Your workspace is several floors in total,each one lower than the last
G.And the app advises you of your new journey by an autonomous vehicle
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
Have you ever monitored something about yourself Perhaps you’ve tracked how many kilometres you’ve run,how many hours you’ve slept or how many calories you’ve　41　 in a day.
If so,you’ve 　42　 a movement called the “Quantified Self Movement”. Individuals gather information about their daily activities in this widespread movement,also called self-tracking.This may sound 　43　,but technology is making the process easier.
Perhaps you’ve wanted to 　44　 a bad habit and couldn’t.Self-tracking could be the solution.The idea is to take information about your everyday activities and analyse it to help get a
　45　 lifestyle.
Nowadays,tools such as smartphones,journals and apps,along with some newly 　 46 　 wearable gadgets (工具),are making self-tracking extremely easy.Today,one can use a smartwatch to 　47　 personal data including hours slept,stress levels,heart rate and mood.
So why does a person self-track Someone may be trying to lose weight or improve their sleep patterns.Another person feels tired after eating.Self-tracking could help him to　48　 what kinds of food make him sleepy and modify his diet accordingly.
Monitoring daily activities isn’t a new concept.In years past,athletes and their coaches kept notes detailing nutrition,training and sleep patterns in order to achieve an athletic goal.　49　,
doctors have also helped patients to document parts of their lifestyles and eating habits to help fight allergies (过敏反应),headaches and other health issues.　50　,it wasn’t until 2007 that two magazine editors,who started tracking every move they made,coined the 　51　 “Quantified Self”.
Although self-tracking has many advantages,it still has its 　52　.Once people start tracking their daily activities,it can become an addiction,causing people to worry too much about their health.
While self-tracking doesn’t 　53　 that one’s quality of life will improve,it can highlight the importance of eating well and exercising daily.　54　,the Quantified Self Movement’s primary focus is 　55　 people to employ enough energy to make healthier choices.
(　　)41.A.gathered B.burned
C.eaten D.counted
(　　)42.A.taken part in B.taken notice of
C.known about D.carried out
(　　)43.A.strange B.interesting
C.valuable D.difficult
(　　)44.A.change B.acquire
C.learn D.reduce
(　　)45.A.happier B.healthier
C.clearer D.simpler
(　　)46.A.discovered B.tracked
C.released D.built
(　　)47.A.exchange B.search
C.process D.record
(　　)48.A.identify B.increase
C.decrease D.choose
(　　)49.A.Particularly B.Similarly
C.Surprisingly D.Generally
(　　)50.A.Furthermore B.However
C.Therefore D.Meanwhile
(　　)51.A.movement B.subject
C.term D.equipment
(　　)52.A.characteristics B.functions
C.reasons D.drawbacks
(　　)53.A.guarantee B.expect
C.conclude D.prove
(　　)54.A.In general B.As a result
C.After all D.At last
(　　)55.A.forcing B.applying
C.persuading D.motivating
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
AI Robots Play a Growing Role in Elderly Care
China is witnessing an increasingly important role that AI robots play in elderly care services,offering novel solutions to the challenges of an aging population.The latest data from the authorities show that by the end of 2024,China’s population aged 60 and above 56.　　 　　 (reach) 310 million,accounting for roughly 22 percent of its total.57.　　　　 (face) with this situation,China launched new guidelines calling for the development of advanced AI robots to bridge elderly care service gaps.
Across China,AI robots are changing elderly care.In a nursing home in South China’s Shenzhen,an elderly resident curiously reaches out 58.　　　　 (hold) the hand of a human-like robot designed specifically for family and wellness applications.“Can you dance for us ” one senior asks,59.　 　　　 (cause) smiles from those around.“We place a high priority on the application of technology in elderly care,” said Mr Li,a director at 60.　　 　　 nursing home.
“By using AI robots and robotic pets,we aim to improve seniors’ quality of life.”
In Chengdu,a care home has introduced a robot,61.　　　　 wakes residents each morning,
provides regional and national weather 62.　　 　　 (update),and reminds them of their daily activities.“Future robots will be able to predict health risks and provide active care just 63.　　　　 a family member at home,” said Mr Zhang,a researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences.“Elderly care robots will ease home-based care challenges and help realise the economic potential of the elderly care service,64.　　　　 all of this is based on the condition that we will focus on 65.　　　　 (technology) development,high-quality elderly care products and ecosystem protection to push forward the industry’s growth.”
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你是李华,上周末参观了一场机器人展,你的朋友Bob对此很感兴趣,写信向你询问相关情况。请你用英语给他写一封回信,向他介绍你最感兴趣的机器人(如家庭机器人、陪伴机器人、教育机器人等)。内容包括:
1.该机器人的特点;
2.你对该机器人的看法。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Bob,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was twelve,our family moved to a new neighbourhood where our neighbours were Mr and Mrs Green,who lived down the street with their two little preschool girls—Melanie and Tricia.Our family often visited the Greens during holidays and most of the time we visited them during the day.Sometimes we would even gather together and give gifts to each other.I would also volunteer to take care of their two lovely children from time to time.One day Mrs Green asked if I could stay with her daughters in the evening,promising she and her husband would be home by ten p.m. I readily agreed.
At four o’clock,I knocked on the Greens’ front door,greeted the kids,and received detailed instructions from their mother.A few minutes later,the girls and I were alone.We played hide-and-seek,did some finger painting together,and I fixed them scrambled eggs (炒鸡蛋) and pieces of toast for dinner.Then,at about eight p.m,I gathered the two kids beside me on the sofa and began to read them a story.
I heard a soft click,as if the front door had been opened,and I stopped.“Go on,” said Melanie,the four-year-old.“Keep reading.” “Wait.” I put my finger to my lips,“I thought I heard someone come in.” I heard the click again,and the lamp beside me switched on.All three of us jumped.Then the drapes (帘子) closed across the big window.
I screamed,put a little girl under each of my arms,and ran upstairs to the bathroom.As I locked the door behind us,I heard music begin to play from a radio somewhere downstairs.The girls clutched (紧紧抱住) each other in fear as I calmed them down,saying,“There’s a bad guy in the house.You have to be perfectly quiet.”
The three of us sat on the floor,ears pressed to the wooden door,listening.Even two-year-old Tricia was very quiet.For two hours we listened to the music playing,but we never heard another sound.No footsteps,no creaking (嘎吱作响的) doors,or breaking of china.Definitely no one walking up the stairs.
注意:续写词数应为 150 个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Then the front door opened with a bang and we all jumped.
Paragraph 2:
Mr Green explained he had bought a smart home device.

展开更多......

收起↑