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25版·英语课件
第二节 人与社会
主题群6 科学与技术
主题12 科技创新
第三部分 主题突破
语篇精练
一、语法选择 (人类发明与创新)
In a car factory, a humanoid(人形)robot named Walker S is doing jobs that used to be done by humans. It checks car door locks and tests seat belts(安全带). Walker S 1 by a Chinese company called UBTech Robotics. They plan to use these robots in more places to help 2 work.
( )1. A. maked B. is made C. was made
( )2. A. for B. of C. with
C
C
The robot is special 3 it can do things that are usually hard for machines. It’s also new and interesting, so it has become very popular on 4 Internet.
( )3. A. because B. until C. although
( )4. A. a B. an C. the
A
C
The boss of UBTech Robotics, Mr. Zhou, says they will make the robots even 5 and use them to solve big problems. They want 6 robots in factories, shops, and even at home.
Some people say that 7 are still new and not perfect. They are expensive and sometimes don’t do 8 people want. But scientists think that as the price goes down, more people will use them in many places.
( )5. A. good B. better C. the best
( )6. A. use B. using C. to use
( )7. A. robot B. robots C. robots’
( )8. A. what B. how C. why
B
C
B
A
In the future, robots like Walker S 9 make planes, sort(分类)parts, and do other jobs in factories. They could also help do jobs that there are not enough people to do.
UBTech Robotics is now working with other companies to make some robots. These robots can help the older people in hospitals and take care of 10 . It’ll be really good news for people if this day comes.
( )9. A. helps B. helped C. will help
( )10. A. they B. their C. them
C
C
二、完形填空(2024 •镇江改编)(人类发明与创新)
My cousin Andrew always comes up with new ideas or
invents new things. So, people always think he is creative,
and consider creativity as making 1 things. This could be why so many people do not think themselves 2 . However, creativity can simply be about expressing ourselves through daily acts.
( )1. A. real B. usual C. new D. wrong
( )2. A. honest B. polite C. serious D. creative
C
D
Actually, we are born creative and all have the 3 to express creativity. Bodies need 4 to be better, and so does creativity. It should be trained from time to time. Creating is a way in which we challenge ourselves and think differently. Sometimes, the path to be more creative is not to 5 others.For example, we can add tomato sauces instead of sugar or milk to coffee.
( )3. A. ability B. spirit C. value D. goal
( )4. A. checking B. relaxing C. exercising D. performing
( )5. A. learn B. beat C. follow D. hate
A
C
C
Creativity is neither just about the final 6 , nor about the moment when you suddenly get a fantastic idea. It is a process that we do a series of things. We can find something new or 7 in most things and practise creativity through small jobs.
( )6. A. product B. price C. problem D. practice
( )7. A. scared B. different C. difficult D. common
A
B
If we face a creative block(创造力凝滞), try to complete a daily task. Though some of us may think it doesn’t work, the organized steps of completing a task may 8 our creativity. What’s more, after completing a task, we can often get a sense of 9 . And it will provide us with the energy to finish other creative projects.
( )8. A. break down B. lead to C. turn down D. mix with
( )9. A. humor B. development C. fashion D. achievement
B
D
Creating or learning creativity, does not necessarily mean making something out of nothing. In many cases, it means allowing ourselves to think 10 . Just let our thoughts fly. Then the creativity which is already there may come out.
( )10. A. quickly B. freely C. carefully D. clearly
B
三、阅读理解
A(人类发明与创新)
The world is full of possibilities, so stay open to all the new ideas. Who knows? You might be the next person who can and will change the world!
New Washing Machine
Remya Jose from an Indian village made a pedal-powered washing machine by herself. It is kinder to the clothes than the electric washing machine. The clothes can be conveniently washed even when the electricity is out. Also, it can help people to get exercise while washing.
New Blanket(毯子)
One 13-year-old girl, Alyssa, got an idea from a Facebook story. She collects chip bags. For each bag, she starts by opening and washing it. Then she sticks all the bags together and turns them into nice blankets. So far she has turned 10,000 chip bags into 200 blankets. She has given them away to homeless people all over Wales.
New Armor(盔甲)
He Yanhong, a young woman from Chengdu, thinks nothing can go to waste. In February, 2022, millions of people watched a video of her making a suit of armor. It looked shiny and fantastic. It was made of some old everyday things.
New Artwork
An African artist Koffi made his artworks by using old phones. He took down the parts of old phones, painted them and made them into different artworks. Kof fi helped people pay more attention to recycling.
( )1. Who invented the pedal-powered washing machine?
A. Koffi. B. He Yanhong.
C. Alyssa. D. Remya Jose.
( )2. What’s the order of making the blankets?
a. sticking chip bags together b. washing chip bags
c. opening chip bags d. collecting chip bags
A. d→c→b→a B. a→b→c→d
C. b→a→c→d D. c→a→b→d
D
A
( )3. Where does He Yanhong come from?
A. Africa. B. Chengdu.
C. India. D. Wales.
( )4. Why did Koffi make artworks with old phones?
A. To get some exercise.
B. To make money as much as possible.
C. To help homeless people.
D. To help people pay more attention to recycling.
B
D
( )5. Where is the text probably from?
A. A storybook. B. A newspaper.
C. A novel. D. A guidebook.
B
B(科学技术与工程)
AI can help teenagers and students learn in several ways.
Personalized learning: AI can know better about students, including their advantages, weaknesses, skills, learning favorites, learning need and so on. Then it can create a proper learning plan for each student. This can help students concentrate on areas that they need to improve at their own speed.
Interactive(交互的)learning: AI has the ability to make learning more interactive and interesting. Things like interactive learning apps and educational games can make subject learning more interesting. What’s more, they can make students interested in a subject at once. This kind of active learning is sure to be more helpful than studying alone.
Automated(自动的)advice and help: AI can provide automated advice and answers to questions.It can examine students’ work and provide personalized help. For example, ChatGPT can answer students’ questions quickly in a private, low-pressure way. This kind of advice and answers can help students better understand knowledge and use their knowledge.
Greater resources: AI can make many of the students’ learning resources richer and wider, like electronic textbooks, online courses, and study apps. For example, a biology textbook with AI technology may provide interactive 3D models of a human body that students can study more carefully. AI can provide interactive examples, introduce important passages, and of fer assessments(评价).
In a word, AI has a great ability to improve studying and learning. By using AI, students can study smarter and reach higher levels of learning and success. The future of AI in education is hopeful as technologies continue to develop.
( )1. What can AI do by knowing better about students?
A. Get more learning experiences.
B. Find out students’ learning speed.
C. Know more about learning favorites.
D. Offer proper personal learning plans.
D
( )2. What does the underlined word “concentrate” mean?
A. Decide. B. Live.
C. Focus. D. Depend.
( )3. How might students feel about educational games?
A. Traditional. B. Interesting.
C. Difficult. D. Knowledgeable.
C
B
( )4. Why does the writer give an example of a biology textbook in Paragraph 5?
A. To show biology is easy to learn.
B. To describe something more about 3D.
C. To introduce a way of assessment.
D. To show AI can provide rich resources.
D
( )5. What’s the best title for this passage?
A. AI—A Smart Help for Learning
B. AI Needs New Technologies
C. AI Is Much Better than a Teacher
D. AI—Hopeful or Hopeless
A
C(人类发明与创新)
配对阅读。左栏是对五个人的个人情况的描述,右栏是七个科技产品的介绍。请为每个人选择其感兴趣的产品。选项中有两项为多余项。
( )1. Jane is a housewife and she has a very big family. So she has to spend a lot of time washing dishes every day. It’s so boring.
( )2. Tom is an engineer. He is so busy with his work that he has no time to do any housework. He needs a product to keep his house clean.
D
G
( )3. Bob has difficulty sleeping at night. He needs to of fer some information about how often his body moves during his sleeping time to his doctor.
( )4. Mary has a newborn baby. She has to make milk with warm water many times every day.
( )5. Jack is a driver and he usually goes around the country in his car. It’s important for him to find a product to help him.
C
A
B
A. This electronic drinking water heater provides water of any temperature you need without waiting for a long time. It’s great for people who enjoy making coffee or milk.
B. The Beidou Navigation Satellite System(北斗导航卫星系统)is made up of 59 satellites. It can be found on mobile phones, cars and watches. With one in your car, you will know where you are anytime.
C. This new body checking system helps to record how often someone moves his body as he sleeps. Changing too often in sleep means he has a poor sleep.
D. The machine uses very hot water to wash away the oil on the dishes. It makes them clean and dry quickly. It can save you a lot of time.
E. This AI home helper is a smart speaker. It can follow your voice instructions to take photos, play music and read e-books anywhere you need at home.
F. This smartwatch is a wearable computer. It can tell you where your children are. You can also use it to make phone calls and take pictures.
G. This sweeping robot has a brush in it which helps to clean litter on the ground. It can finish cleaning the floor by itself.
四、短文填空(2024 •遂宁改编)(人类发明与创新)
请从方框内选择适当的词,并根据需要用其正确形式填空,使文章语法正确、完整连贯。注意:每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。
although you cheap when think round of competition build with story easy
The oil-paper umbrella has a history of over 1,000 years in China. There are different 1.________about the invention of the umbrella in China. The most popular one has something to do with Lu Ban.
stories
It’s said that once he and his wife visited the West Lake. It started raining suddenly. His wife said, “Let’s have a(n) 2.____________. Before sunrise tomorrow, the one who comes up with a good way to visit the West Lake even on rainy days will be the winner.” Lu Ban 3.__________ it was easy. He collected some tools and materials. Then he spent the whole night
4.__________ pavilions(亭子)around the lake. He was quite proud 5.____ his work.
although you cheap when think round of competition build with story easy
competition
thought
building
of
The next morning, 6.______ Lu Ban talked about his achievements and felt proud, his wife held something unusual in her hand. It could be opened into a(n) 7._______ shape. Lu Ban was surprised. He found that the object, made of silk and bamboo, could be opened and closed 8.______. It was light, beautiful and easy to carry. Lu Ban said, “You win. 9.______ invention can protect us from rain better.” So the umbrella was invented.
although you cheap when think round of competition build with story easy
when
round
easily
Your
Later, people began to use paper, which was 10.________ than silk. To make the umbrella water-proof, people brushed a kind of oil on the surface. So the oil-paper umbrella appeared.
cheaper
五、读写综合 (人类发明与创新)
A.回答问题
请阅读下面短文,根据所提供的信息,回答五个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、信息完整切题。
Apollo Go Robotaxi(萝卜快跑无人驾驶出租车), Baidu’s driverless taxi service is open to business in eleven cities including Wuhan.
Taking a robotaxi is cheaper than a traditional one. A 10-kilometer ride in a robotaxi costs about 10 yuan. The low costs attract(吸引)more and more passengers to have a try.
It is clean inside the taxi and everything is smart. This allows passengers to choose their favourite music just with a touch on the screen.
Now there are more than 500 driverless taxis serving people in Wuhan and Baidu expects to increase the number to 1,000 by the end of 2024. A great number of people are trying experiencing this new way of taking trips. They think it’s really cheap, safe and convenient.
The development of the robotaxis operated by Baidu comes from the rapid development of science and technology. It is greatly changing our lives.
However, there are some worries. First, many taxi drivers are worried about losing their jobs. This makes their lives harder. Second, it may take longer time during the rush hour. And it may not be safe enough because so much traffic may cause accidents. Third, when it wins market in the future, will it cost much more to take a robotaxi?
1. How much does a 10-kilometer ride in a robotaxi cost?
_________________________________________________________________
2. How many driverless taxis will there be in Wuhan by the end of 2024 according to Baidu?
_________________________________________________________________
3. Why is the robotaxi service developed?
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A 10-kilometer ride in a robotaxi costs about 10 yuan./About 10 yuan.
There will be 1,000 driverless taxis in Wuhan by the end of 2024 according to Baidu./1,000.
Because of the rapid development of science and technology.
4. What are many taxi drivers worried about?
_________________________________________________________________
5.【新考法预测•开放性设问题】What’s your opinion on the robotaxi service?
_________________________________________________________________
Many taxi drivers/They are worried about losing their jobs./Losing their jobs.
I think it wonderful/great/good./It makes our lives convenient./I don’t think it a correct way./It makes our lives more competitive.(答案不唯一,合理即可)
B.书面表达
假设你叫李明,你的美国网友Alan从TikTok上看到了无人驾驶出租车在中国的运营,感到非常惊奇,想找你了解相关情况。请你根据以下思维导图的提示,用英文写一封邮件。
注意:(1)可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息。
(2)不能照抄原文;不得在作文中出现真实校名和学生的真实姓名。
(3)语句连贯,词数80左右。作文开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Alan,
I’ve learned that you want to know about the driverless taxis in some cities in China.
...
Yours,
Li Ming
「写作突破四步走」
第一步:审清题意定基调
文体:_________ 主题:_________
人称:_________ 时态:_______________________
要点:___________________________________________________________
应用文
科技创新
第三人称
一般现在时、一般过去时
1.介绍无人驾驶出租车基本情况;2.描述一次乘车经历;3.表达个人感受。
第二步:构思列纲建框架
第三步:理清词句展亮点
•词汇:
1.服务 _________ 2.全国 __________________
3.经历 ___________ 4.订购 ________
5.沿途 ______________ 6.令人愉快的 __________
7.方便的 ____________ 8.推广 __________
service
across the country
experience
order
along the way
pleasant
convenient
spread
•句子:
1.(简述现象)巧用被动语态
[例句]所有的规则都得到了遵守。
All the rules were followed.
[仿写]它们被称为机器人出租车,只在一些大城市运营。
_________________________________________________________________
They are called robotaxis and are in use only in some big cities.
2.(讲述事情)巧用形容词的比较级
[例句]他的英语学习越来越好。
He is better and better at English.
[仿写]它在全国越来越普遍。
_________________________________________________________________
It’s getting more and more popular across the country.
3.(表达方式)巧用表“方式”的介词:through通过
[例句]通过努力学习,我取得了巨大的进步。
I made great progress through hard work.
[仿写]他通过他手机上的一个应用软件定了这项服务。
_________________________________________________________________
He ordered the service through an app on his phone.
4.(表达感受)巧用词块:make sth./sb. + adj.
[例句]他的话并没有使我紧张。
What he said didn’t make me nervous.
[仿写]机器人出租车使我们的生活简单且方便。
_________________________________________________________________
Robotaxis make our lives easy and convenient.
5.(表达希望)巧用宾语从句:I hope that ...
[例句]他希望他的经历能使更多的人意识到学习的重要性。
He hopes that his experience can make more people aware of the importance of study.
[仿写]我希望它们能传播到世界各地。
_________________________________________________________________
I hope they will be spread around the world.
第四步:语段成篇现全文
Dear Alan,
I’ve learned that you want to know about the driverless taxis in some cities in China.
They are called robotaxis and are in use only in some big cities. I hear such service will appear in my city soon. It’s getting more and more popular across the country.
My friend once had an experience of taking a robotaxi in Wuhan. He ordered the service through an app on his phone. It took him directly to the right place. He even listened to his favourite song along the way. He said it was a pleasant trip.
Robotaxis make our lives easy and convenient. I hope they will be spread around the world. (96 words)
Yours,
Li Ming
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