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课时作业(十八) 选择性必修第一册　UNIT 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE (限时30分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·河南郑州模拟)Robots doing housework is nothing new with the latest achievements in robotics.Recently，a robot called Mobile ALOHA caught the attention of many at the beginning of 2024，with short videos of its cooking at someone's home becoming popular in January. Developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University in the US，the robot can handle everything for a dish，whether it is cutting vegetables or cracking eggs.It also does well in various household tasks like watering plants，petting cats，cleaning the floor and doing washing.It even knows to shake the pillow(枕头) after putting on a pillowcase.An Internet user joked under one video that as long as this thing doesn't try to kill him while he is asleep，he is in real need of it. However，a following video posted by one of the researchers，Tony Zhao，and showing Mobile ALOHA's failures proved that the idea of having a robot servant may just be wishful thinking.In the video，Mobile ALOHA randomly broke glasses and plates，crashed into cupboards and even burned a pot. It turns out that Mobile ALOHA is not a complete self­learning system that can independently deal with new environments.It relies on demonstrations by human operators in its surroundings，meaning that the robot needs to learn from human behavior before completing each task.Also，according to the team，the robot achieves a 95% success rate in removing red wine stains(污渍)，80% in pushing chairs，and a mere 40% in frying shrimp.In short，it's far from perfect. The behavioral problems of AI robots have been bothering scientists for decades.Although AI robots do pretty well in things requiring high­level reasoning like math，they perform worse than a one­year­old child when it comes to simple tasks demanding abilities of sense，reflexes(本能反应) and mobility，among others. As the team observed，the interaction between the arm and the base of Mobile ALOHA would get quite complex if more flexibility is required in a task.Even a slight deviation(偏差) in the base settings might lead to significant drift in the arms' motions，resulting in failure to complete the task. 1．What can be known about Mobile ALOHA according to Paragraph 2? A．It sells well among housewives. B．It can help one to do housework. C．It was developed by IT scientists. D．It is badly needed by Internet users. 2．Why is Tony Zhao's video about Mobile ALOHA mentioned? A．To prove its online popularity. B．To display its powerful functions. C．To show it needs further improvement. D．To suggest it should work under one's help. 3．How can Mobile ALOHA best complete a new task? A．By operating independently. B．By copying humans' behavior. C．By learning from previous tasks. D．By turning to programmers for help. 4．Which type of task may AI robots be poor at? A．Deep learning. B．Precise calculation. C．Logical thinking. D．Behavioral flexibility. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。一个名为Mobile ALOHA的机器人在2024年年初引起了许多人的注意，它在某人家里做饭的短视频在1月份变得流行起来。文章对这款智能机器人进行了详细介绍。 1．B　[解析]细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It also does well in various household tasks like watering plants，petting cats，cleaning the floor and doing washing.”可知，Mobile ALOHA可以帮忙做家务。 2．C　[解析]推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However，a following video posted by one of the researchers，Tony Zhao，and showing Mobile ALOHA's failures proved that the idea of having a robot servant may just be wishful thinking.”可知，提到Tony Zhao关于Mobile ALOHA的视频是为了表明它仍然需要改进。 3．B　[解析]细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It relies on demonstrations by human operators in its surroundings，meaning that the robot needs to learn from human behavior before completing each task.”可知，Mobile ALOHA需要模仿人类的行为才能最好地完成新任务。 4．D　[解析]细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As the team observed，the interaction between the arm and the base of Mobile ALOHA would get quite complex if more flexibility is required in a task.”可知，人工智能机器人可能不擅长行为灵活性任务。 B (2025·江西八所重点中学高三联考)When it comes to technology，never before have we been both more dependent，and more cautious.Society is more connected，but also more lonely; more productive，but also more burnt­out; we have more privacy tools，but arguably less privacy.Would it be wrong to say we are becoming disappointed with it? There's no doubt that some tech innovation has been universally great.A new antibiotic that killed a previously deadly superbug was invented by an AI tool.Machines that can suck carbon dioxide out of the air could be a huge help in the fight against climate change.But on the other hand，tech­related scandals(丑闻) dominate headlines.Stories about cyberattacks and horrible online abuse are regularly on the news.“Like everything，tech has a dark side.It is a two­edged sword，” says veteran Silicon Valley watcher，Prof.Mike Malone. “Fundamentally，if there was a problem，people would，should，stop using it，” Paolo Pescatore，an analyst，says.But he then goes on to talk about the peer pressure to remain plugged in­from colleagues，friends and family，and even from governments wanting to switch to digital services. Mr.Halgas，a young tech boss with big ambition，tells me that the industry has become a more easily affected place for its staff.“Tech workers were very comfortable in our jobs，” he explains.“People used to say，‘Google isn't a job; it's a retirement plan’．Those days are long gone.” “Tech workers thought they were safe from automation：now we are among the people who might be replaced by code­writing AI tools，” he says. A recent survey by PR firm Edelman suggested that 52% of people in the UK believed tech innovation was developing too fast，and 70% thought tech bosses should develop new tech slowly. Realistically，there is practically zero chance of that happening.The money and power that is flooding in，particularly to the AI sector，speaks for itself.“But the outpouring of public debate that also centers around it is healthy，”argues Prof.Malone.“We're not just blindly embracing new tech anymore and that's a good thing，” he says. 5．What do Mr.Halgas' words indicate? A．Tech industry is taking a bad turn. B．Workers in tech industry are comfortable. C．Google provides detailed retirement plans. D．Tech workers may be replaced someday. 6．What can we learn about new tech from the last 2 paragraphs? A．New tech is well received currently. B．New tech can not flood into the AI sector. C．New tech is under sensible discussion now. D．New tech is criticized for developing too slow. 7．What will the follow­up text focus on? A．A bolder attitude to developing new tech. B．An urgent appeal to welcome new tech. C．A balanced approach to embracing new tech. D．A comprehensive plan to advance new tech. 8．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Should the Public Embrace Digital Services? B．Can Innovative Technology Follow Up? C．Is It Good to Slow Tech Innovation Down? D．Should We Have Faith in Technology? 【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章就我们是否应该对技术有信心展开讨论。 5．D　[解析]推理判断题。根据第四段中的“‘Tech workers thought they were safe from automation：now we are among the people who might be replaced by code­writing AI tools，’ he says.”可推知，他的话表明技术工人有一天可能会被取代。 6．C　[解析]推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容和最后一段中的“‘But the outpouring of public debate that also centers around it is healthy，’argues Prof.Malone.‘We're not just blindly embracing new tech anymore and that's a good thing，’ he says.”可知，新技术现在正在被理性地讨论。 7．C　[解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“‘But the outpouring of public debate that also centers around it is healthy，’argues Prof.Malone.‘We're not just blindly embracing new tech anymore and that's a good thing，’ he says.”可知，人们不再盲目地接受新技术，可推知后续文章会重点讲述接受新技术的平衡方法。 8．D　[解析]标题概括题。根据第一段中的“When it comes to technology，never before have we been both more dependent，and more cautious.”并结合全文内容可知，文章就我们是否应该对技术有信心展开讨论。D项“Should We Have Faith in Technology？”适合作为文章标题。 Ⅱ.七选五阅读 (2025·安徽示范高中高三联考)Often our minds paint terrible images of the future.As a therapist，I see this every day.The everlasting “what ifs” can keep us trapped in a future that does not now and may never exist.These fears take away the joy and connection we could be experiencing in the present.Still，trying not to worry is rarely effective.1.______ Find an anchor. Anchoring exercises(锚定练习) are meant to root us in something occurring in the present moment.2.______ As an anchor does for a boat on the water，these experiences can hold our minds in place in the now. 3．______ What you intend to do for the present can help keep your eyes on the present.Your intention might be as simple as “I intend to be kind” or “I intend to enjoy my walk”．Focusing just on this intention narrows you into the present. Permit yourself to feel anxious. Anxiety can be unpleasant.4.______ Giving yourself the freedom to feel this is sometimes necessary to free yourself from an impossible battle. Set aside time for planning and seek to keep your worry there. 5．______ It helps us plan for the future.There can be a time and place for that.Setting aside time for planning can help you set boundaries with your worry so it can fulfill its duties and so you can take part in yours. A．Focus your attention on assumptions. B．Outline an intention just for today. C．Of course，worrying plays a purpose. D．These are some alternatives for dealing with fear of the future. E．It could be an experience like a drink of water，one's breath，or a sound. F．Yet，trying to make ourselves feel less anxious often results in greater anxiety. G．It strikes me that I am overwhelmed by things outside my current concerns. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了应对未来恐惧的一些解决方法。 1．D　[解析]根据上文“Still，trying not to worry is rarely effective.”可知，空处承接上文总启下文。故D选项“有一些应对未来恐惧的解决方法”切题。some alternatives for dealing with fear of the future呼应下文的标题。 2．E　[解析]根据上文“Anchoring exercises are meant to root us in something occurring in the present moment.”可知，空处承接上文具体说明锚定练习。故E选项“它可以是一种体验，比如喝水、呼吸或听声”切题。 3．B　[解析]空处为小标题。根据下文“What you intend to do for the present can help keep your eyes on the present.Your intention might be as simple as ‘I intend to be kind’ or ‘I intend to enjoy my walk’．”可知，本段主要描写了要设定今天的目标。故B选项“勾勒出今天的目标”适合作为本段的标题。 4．F　[解析]根据标题“Permit yourself to feel anxious.”以及上文“Anxiety can be unpleasant.”可知，空处与上文为转折关系，说明不允许自己感到焦虑造成的后果。故F选项“然而，试图让自己不那么焦虑往往会导致更大的焦虑”切题。 5．C　[解析]根据标题“Set aside time for planning and seek to keep your worry there.”以及下文“It helps us plan for the future.”可知，空处引出下文说明担忧的作用，It指代上文的worrying。故C选项“当然，担心是有目的的”切题。 Ⅲ.语法填空 (2025·四川乐山模拟)Wild lands across Africa are home to many rare，threatened，and endangered species.Having recognized their extraordinary value and 1.__________(preserve) their ecological wealth，the UNESCO classified some of these sites 2.__________ World Heritage sites.Unfortunately，the ecological integrity of many significant landscapes is under the influence of human activity. Let's take the example of Ethionia's Simien Mountains National Park.In 1996 when it was added to the List of World Heritage In Danger，3.__________ increasing number of human settlements around the park over the years，4.__________(couple) with unsustainable farming practices and overgrazing(过度放牧)，had worsened the conditions of all­important wildlife habitats.Marked by the significant population decline of some species，the future of this park 5.__________(hang) in the balance. However，in 2017，the park made history with its 6.__________(remove) from the list.It was a significant and remarkable achievement of the Government of Ethiopia.By then various efforts 7.__________(devote) to achieving this.In 2003，the Government reestablished the limits of the park，adding the Mekeserya and Limalimo Wildlife Reserves.8.__________(effect) community­ driven conservation strategies are instrumental in preventing further ecological loss.The authorities have developed a grazing strategy 9.__________ aim is to greatly reduce the grazing pressure on the park.Plus，alternative livelihoods through tourism assisted communities 10.__________(great) in developing conservation­friendly economies in the landscape. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。埃塞俄比亚的塞米恩国家公园曾面临生态危机，在政府和民众的共同努力下，该公园生态环境得到了很大改善，最终被移出《濒危世界遗产名录》。 1．to preserve　[解析]考查非谓语动词。句意：联合国教科文组织认识到它们的非凡价值，并为了保护它们的生态财富，将其中一些遗址列为世界遗产。根据语境可知，句子表示“为了保护它们的生态财富”，空格处用不定式表目的，故填to preserve。 2．as　[解析]考查介词。句意见上题解析。联合国教科文组织将其中一些遗址列为世界遗产，“将……列为”是“classify ...as ...”，因此空格处是介词as，故填as。 3．an　[解析]考查冠词。句意：在它1996年被列入《濒危世界遗产名录》时，由于多年来公园周围的人类定居点越来越多，加之不可持续的耕作方式和过度放牧，至关重要的野生动物栖息地的状况都在恶化。根据语境可知，此处表示“越来越多的人类定居点”，an increasing number of意为“越来越多的”，因此空格处是不定冠词an，故填an。 4．coupled　[解析]考查非谓语动词。句意见上题解析。句中谓语是had worsened，空格处用非谓语动词，increasing number of human settlements around the park over the years和couple之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填coupled。 5．hung/was hanging　[解析]考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：由于某些物种的数量大幅减少，这个公园的未来岌岌可危。根据语境可知，句子描述过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，空格处用过去式，hang意为“悬浮”，过去式是hung；句子也可理解为“这个公园的未来当时正岌岌可危”，句子描述过去正在进行的动作，时态用过去进行时，主语future是不可数名词，因此空格处用was hanging。故填hung/was hanging。 6．removal　[解析]考查名词。句意：然而，在2017年，该公园创造了历史，从名录中除名，这是埃塞俄比亚政府取得的一项重大而非凡的成就。its后跟名词，remove的名词是removal，意为“移走，去掉”，是不可数名词，故填removal。 7．had been devoted　[解析]考查动词的时态和语态。句意：到那时为止，(政府)已经为实现这一目标付出了各种努力。be devoted to doing sth.是固定短语，意为“致力于做某事”，由By then可知，句子表示在过去某个时间之前已经完成的动作，时态用过去完成时，因此空格处是had been devoted。故填had been devoted。 8．Effective　[解析]考查形容词。句意：有效的社区驱动的保护策略有助于防止进一步的生态损失。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰community­driven conservation strategies。effect的形容词是effective，意为“有效的”，位于句首，首字母大写，故填Effective。 9．whose　[解析]考查定语从句的关系词。句意：当局已经制定了一项旨在大大减少公园的放牧压力的政策。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句，strategy和aim之间是所属关系，因此空格处用表所属的关系代词whose引导定语从句，故填whose。 10．greatly　[解析]考查副词。句意：此外，通过旅游业的替代生计极大地帮助了社区在景观方面发展保护型经济。空格处用副词greatly修饰动词assisted，greatly意为“极大地”。故填greatly。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$