Unit 2 Digital life 数字生活（话题阅读精练）英语沪教版五四学制2024八年级上册

Unit2 Digital life 数字生活（话题阅读精练） 时文阅读 A digital helper Chen Chen rushed back from school as fast as he could. He almost tripped going through the door. Their family had just moved to a new apartment and his dad told him the night before that a new AI device will be set up at home. As he threw open the door, a robot stood in his way! Was this what his dad meant by "AI"? He couldn't believe his eyes, as this robot moved just like a person, and had fingers that moved naturally with ease. "Hello Chen Chen! Welcome home. Care for a snack?" The robot's middle compartment opened, and out extended a plate of fruit and crackers. How did it know my name? And how did it know what I liked to eat? The robot extended its arm to shake his hand. Boy, did it have a grip! It was really strong! His dad explained that he got Grandma one last year to help her around the house and keep her company. Grandma said she felt a lot safer with the robot in the house. The robot could do many things, like sweeping the floor, carrying heavy things around the apartment, and it could even have a conversation with Grandma so she would not feel lonely. But, the best part is that in an emergency, it could automatically notify the police or the hospital. After speaking with his mom, they decided to get one themselves. Chen Chen could not wait to get to know all the functions of their new robot. Maybe, it would even be his new friend! 【全文翻译】 一位数字帮手 晨晨以最快的速度从学校跑回家。他进门的时候差点被绊倒。他们家刚搬到一套新公寓，前一天晚上爸爸就跟他说，家里要安装一台新的人工智能设备。 他猛地推开门，一个机器人挡在了他的面前！这就是爸爸说的 “人工智能” 吗？他简直不敢相信自己的眼睛，因为这个机器人行动起来就像真人一样，手指活动也自然灵活。 “你好，晨晨！欢迎回家。想吃点零食吗？” 机器人的中层隔层打开了，伸出来一盘水果和薄脆饼干。 它怎么知道我的名字的？又怎么知道我喜欢吃什么呢？机器人伸出手臂要和他握手。哇，它的握力可真大！力气真的很强！ 爸爸解释说，他去年给奶奶也买了一个，用来帮奶奶料理家务、陪伴奶奶。奶奶说有机器人在家里，她感觉安全多了。这个机器人能做很多事，比如扫地、在公寓里搬运重物，甚至还能和奶奶聊天，这样奶奶就不会觉得孤单。不过，最厉害的是，遇到紧急情况时，它能自动通知警察或者医院。和妈妈商量后，他们决定也买一个。 晨晨迫不及待地想要了解他们家新机器人的所有功能。说不定，它还会成为他的新朋友呢！ 【长难句分析】 1.长难句：He almost tripped going through the door. 翻译：他进门的时候差点被绊倒。 分析：“going through the door” 是现在分词短语作伴随状语 ，补充说明 “tripped”（绊倒）这个动作发生时的情境，句子主干为 “He almost tripped” ，整体结构简单，呈现主人公进门时的小状况 。 2.长难句：He couldn't believe his eyes, as this robot moved just like a person, and had fingers that moved naturally with ease. 翻译：他不敢相信自己的眼睛，因为这个机器人行动起来就像人一样，手指活动也很自然、灵活。 分析：“as” 引导原因状语从句，说明 “不敢相信眼睛” 的缘由 ；从句里 “that moved naturally with ease” 是定语从句，修饰 “fingers” ，用于描述手指的活动状态，句子主干是 “He couldn't believe his eyes” ，清晰展现因机器人拟人的表现让主人公惊讶的逻辑 。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 汉语翻译 词性 发音 digital 数字的；数码的 adj. /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ helper 助手；帮手 n. /ˈhelpə(r)/ rush 冲；奔 v. /rʌʃ/ trip 绊倒；绊 v. /trɪp/ apartment 公寓套房 n. /əˈpɑːtmənt/ AI (Artificial Intelligence) 人工智能 n. /ˌeɪ ˈaɪ/ compartment 隔层；分隔间 n. /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ cracker 薄脆饼干 n. /ˈkrækə(r)/ grip 紧握；抓力 n. /ɡrɪp/ emergency 紧急情况；突发事件 n. /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/ automatically 自动地 adv. /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ notify 通知；告知 v. /ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/ function 功能；作用 n. /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ ease 轻易；不费力 n. /iːz/ 实战演练 一、语法选择 When we feel hungry, we can take out our phones and order some food easily. When we need to take a taxi, we can 1 use our phones to book one. It’s so 2 . But what will happen to the old unfamiliar (不熟悉的) with how to use 3 smartphone? With the development of technology, 4 lifestyle has been changed a lot. Lots of things can 5 through the Internet, such as shopping, buying tickets and so on. New apps are easy for the young, 6 they are difficult for the old. Now China has come up 7 several ways to solve this problem. Everyone should take action 8 this “digital gap (数字鸿沟)”. Sometimes we only need several minutes to learn 9 , but maybe it takes old people hours or even a few days. Next time when the old need help, we should be patient with them and never forget 10 they’ve done for us. 1．A．also B．either C．too 2．A．easily B．easy C．easiness 3．A．a B．an C．the 4．A．ourselves B．ours C．our 5．A．do B．be do C．be done 6．A．and B．but C．or 7．A．on B．to C．with 8．A．overcome B．to overcome C．overcoming 9．A．something new B．new something C．everything new 10．A．which B．what C．how 二、完形填空 It is important to know about different forms of writing. Here are some examples. News articles give facts. They can announce new products or upcoming events. News articles are usually more formal (正式的). They should not be 1 by personal feelings. Blogs give ideas and opinions on something. They may also include facts, but the 2 is on opinion. The writing in blogs is usually more informal. A blog is usually signed by the person who wrote it. Why is it important to know about different forms of writing? The more you know, the more 3 you can find the information you want. If it is facts you are looking for, check a news article. If you want to know what different people think about something, read a blog. Science fiction and fantasy are different in their content and themes. Science fiction stories often tell about science and technology of the future. The science and technology in these stories is 4 actual science and fact! The settings (故事背景) for these stories are often in the future on Earth or in a different world. 5 , the scenes in the story are different from what could happen today. In fantasy, something happens in the magical world. Characters may have 6 powers. Witches, wizards, superheroes, are often characters in fantasies. Common themes include battles between good and evil or greed and unselfishness. Sometimes, the whole story is set in a fantasy world. Sometimes the story starts in the real world but moves to a fantasy world. 1．A．influenced B．invented C．suggested D．replaced 2．A．trick B．experience C．focus D．choice 3．A．slowly B．quickly C．gently D．quietly 4．A．based on B．keen on C．agreed on D．drawn by 5．A．However B．On the other hand C．Therefore D．So far 6．A．physical B．social C．cultural D．special 三、阅读理解 A I am interested in inventions because they can make our lives better. One of my favorite inventions is the smartphone. It combines many functions, like making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet. Another great invention is the electric car. It is more environmentally friendly than traditional cars. I also admire the invention of 3D printing. It can create real objects from digital models. Inventions are not only about high-tech things. Even simple inventions, like the paperclip, can be very useful. I hope to learn more about inventions and maybe create my own someday. 1．Why is the writer interested in inventions? A．Because they can make lives better. B．Because they are expensive. C．Because they are difficult to understand. D．None of the above. 2．What functions does the smartphone combine? A．Making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet. B．Only making calls. C．Only sending messages. D．None of the above. 3．Why does the writer admire the electric car? A．Because it is more environmentally friendly. B．Because it is faster. C．Because it is cheaper. D．None of the above. 4．What can 3D printing do? A．Create real objects from digital models. B．Print books. C．Make cars. D．None of the above. 5．What does the writer hope to do? A．Learn more about inventions and create their own. B．Buy more inventions. C．Sell inventions. D．None of the above. B Now in countries like the USA, more and more children seem to get lost in a “sea of digital technology (数字技术)”. As they use digital technology too much, they are losing their ability to do simple things. They can’t make toys themselves with hands or help Mum cook dinner. And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with others. “I have talked with a number of teachers. They care about the increasing numbers of young pupils who can play with computers or smartphones, but have few or no skills to make things.” said a teacher. “Many pupils can’t communicate with other pupils but their parents talk proudly of their ability to use a computer or a smartphone.” Instead of playing with other children, more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet (平板电脑) at weekends and after school. How can a child grow up to be a very good artist if he doesn’t learn how to use a paintbrush and develop his painting skill? How can a child learn to make friends as he gets older if he doesn’t learn to communicate with others at a young age? We can use a stone to either break a window or build a house. Digital technology can be used for good or bad. We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices. It is certainly necessary for children to know how to use digital technology in today’s world, but more importantly, we should encourage them to develop social abilities which will do them good when they grow up. 1．According to paragraph 1, what’s the worst problem? A．Children can’t make things themselves. B．Children make too many friends online. C．Children don’t want to communicate with others. D．Children don’t like helping Mum cook meals at home. 2．According to the teacher, which of the following is TRUE? A．Teachers don’t notice that young pupils have few skills to make things. B．Many parents are very proud that their kids can use digital technology. C．Many teachers don’t care if young pupils can play computers or tablets. D．Some parents are worried that their kids use digital technology too much. 3．What do many young children choose to do at weekends and after school? A．To play on a tablet indoors. B．To paint with their paintbrushes. C．To play with other children. D．To make friends with other children. 4．What does the underlined word “blame” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese? A．表扬 B．原谅 C．评价 D．责怪 5．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．It’s very important for children to develop social skills. B．It’s very helpful for children to learn to use digital technology. C．It’s necessary for parents to communicate with their children. D．It’s difficult for teachers to make right choices for their pupils. 四、任务型阅读 Kids in a Cashless World: Are We Losing the Feel of Real Money? Not too long ago, saving money meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. Buying snacks meant handing over real cash and feeling every cent you spent. But in today’s world, money doesn’t jingle (叮当) or crinkle (起皱)—it clicks. For many kids, digital payments are becoming part of everyday life. With smartphones or cards, it’s common to buy things without cash. According to NewsHour, about half of kids aged 10 to 12 own a smartphone. Some families are using apps to help kids manage money. Digital money is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. But when money becomes just numbers on a screen, it can feel less real. And when money doesn’t feel real, it’s easier to spend too much without thinking. Scientists say that kids learn best through hands-on experiences. When you count change or hand over cash, you understand its value more clearly. It feels like something you’re giving up. But when you buy something online or tap your phone, nothing feels like it’s missing. That small difference can change the way kids think about money. Still, many kids are learning how to manage money in this new digital world. When NewsHour asked students questions about money, one kid quickly answered that there are 15 quarters in $3.75. Even without using coins, some kids are excellent at money maths. But managing money isn’t just about maths—it’s also about habits (习惯). To help kids form good habits, many parents use tools to give their children money for doing chores. These tools help kids divide (分开) their money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”, and let parents keep an eye on how the money is used. Some apps also teach lessons about saving and investing (投资). Schools are also taking part, offering classes on money management. Talking about money at home is just as important. Whether using cash or cards, learning how to plan for spending and save for future goals helps kids feel confident with money. Living in a cashless world isn’t a bad thing, but it means kids need new skills. With the right support from parents, teachers, and technology, they can grow up to be financially (经济上) smart—even without ever carrying a coin. 1．What did saving money mean not too long ago? 2．What are the advantages of digital money mentioned in the passage? 3．How can kids understand the value of money more clearly according to scientists? 4．What will you do to manage money in a cashless society? (Give two examples.) 五、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 With the development of technology, 1 (we) city life is becoming more and more “smart”. What is life like in a smart city? What kind of smart city do you dream of 2 (live) in? In the following pages, teens will introduce the idea of the smart city with detailed information and 3 (example). These pages cover topics like smart campuses, smart homes, smart offices, smart transportation, smart entertainment and more. In the more than 6,000 years of living in cities, humans have always had to solve problems about how they live and work. These problems include water, health, transportation, crime and nature   4 (protect). Today, using cutting-edge (尖端的) technologies, smart cities cover them all. We are now in a time of being “smart”. According to the European Commission, a smart city uses digital methods to provide more efficient networks and services for people and businesses. It means smarter urban transportation, better water and waste systems, and better ways to light and heat buildings. It also means a more interactive city administration and 5 (safe) public spaces. 6 idea of smart cities dates back to the 1960s and 1970s. Back then, the US Community Analysis Bureau began using digital methods (方法) 7 (collect) data and do analysis (分析). This way, cities could provide people 8 better services. Smart city technologies 9 (use) by the government in many places. Singapore, for example, introduced a digital (数字化) health system. 10 patients can talk to their doctors through video calls. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit2 Digital life 数字生活（话题阅读精练） 时文阅读 A digital helper Chen Chen rushed back from school as fast as he could. He almost tripped going through the door. Their family had just moved to a new apartment and his dad told him the night before that a new AI device will be set up at home. As he threw open the door, a robot stood in his way! Was this what his dad meant by "AI"? He couldn't believe his eyes, as this robot moved just like a person, and had fingers that moved naturally with ease. "Hello Chen Chen! Welcome home. Care for a snack?" The robot's middle compartment opened, and out extended a plate of fruit and crackers. How did it know my name? And how did it know what I liked to eat? The robot extended its arm to shake his hand. Boy, did it have a grip! It was really strong! His dad explained that he got Grandma one last year to help her around the house and keep her company. Grandma said she felt a lot safer with the robot in the house. The robot could do many things, like sweeping the floor, carrying heavy things around the apartment, and it could even have a conversation with Grandma so she would not feel lonely. But, the best part is that in an emergency, it could automatically notify the police or the hospital. After speaking with his mom, they decided to get one themselves. Chen Chen could not wait to get to know all the functions of their new robot. Maybe, it would even be his new friend! 【全文翻译】 一位数字帮手 晨晨以最快的速度从学校跑回家。他进门的时候差点被绊倒。他们家刚搬到一套新公寓，前一天晚上爸爸就跟他说，家里要安装一台新的人工智能设备。 他猛地推开门，一个机器人挡在了他的面前！这就是爸爸说的 “人工智能” 吗？他简直不敢相信自己的眼睛，因为这个机器人行动起来就像真人一样，手指活动也自然灵活。 “你好，晨晨！欢迎回家。想吃点零食吗？” 机器人的中层隔层打开了，伸出来一盘水果和薄脆饼干。 它怎么知道我的名字的？又怎么知道我喜欢吃什么呢？机器人伸出手臂要和他握手。哇，它的握力可真大！力气真的很强！ 爸爸解释说，他去年给奶奶也买了一个，用来帮奶奶料理家务、陪伴奶奶。奶奶说有机器人在家里，她感觉安全多了。这个机器人能做很多事，比如扫地、在公寓里搬运重物，甚至还能和奶奶聊天，这样奶奶就不会觉得孤单。不过，最厉害的是，遇到紧急情况时，它能自动通知警察或者医院。和妈妈商量后，他们决定也买一个。 晨晨迫不及待地想要了解他们家新机器人的所有功能。说不定，它还会成为他的新朋友呢！ 【长难句分析】 1.长难句：He almost tripped going through the door. 翻译：他进门的时候差点被绊倒。 分析：“going through the door” 是现在分词短语作伴随状语 ，补充说明 “tripped”（绊倒）这个动作发生时的情境，句子主干为 “He almost tripped” ，整体结构简单，呈现主人公进门时的小状况 。 2.长难句：He couldn't believe his eyes, as this robot moved just like a person, and had fingers that moved naturally with ease. 翻译：他不敢相信自己的眼睛，因为这个机器人行动起来就像人一样，手指活动也很自然、灵活。 分析：“as” 引导原因状语从句，说明 “不敢相信眼睛” 的缘由 ；从句里 “that moved naturally with ease” 是定语从句，修饰 “fingers” ，用于描述手指的活动状态，句子主干是 “He couldn't believe his eyes” ，清晰展现因机器人拟人的表现让主人公惊讶的逻辑 。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 汉语翻译 词性 发音 digital 数字的；数码的 adj. /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ helper 助手；帮手 n. /ˈhelpə(r)/ rush 冲；奔 v. /rʌʃ/ trip 绊倒；绊 v. /trɪp/ apartment 公寓套房 n. /əˈpɑːtmənt/ AI (Artificial Intelligence) 人工智能 n. /ˌeɪ ˈaɪ/ compartment 隔层；分隔间 n. /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ cracker 薄脆饼干 n. /ˈkrækə(r)/ grip 紧握；抓力 n. /ɡrɪp/ emergency 紧急情况；突发事件 n. /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/ automatically 自动地 adv. /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ notify 通知；告知 v. /ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/ function 功能；作用 n. /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ ease 轻易；不费力 n. /iːz/ 实战演练 一、语法选择 When we feel hungry, we can take out our phones and order some food easily. When we need to take a taxi, we can 1 use our phones to book one. It’s so 2 . But what will happen to the old unfamiliar (不熟悉的) with how to use 3 smartphone? With the development of technology, 4 lifestyle has been changed a lot. Lots of things can 5 through the Internet, such as shopping, buying tickets and so on. New apps are easy for the young, 6 they are difficult for the old. Now China has come up 7 several ways to solve this problem. Everyone should take action 8 this “digital gap (数字鸿沟)”. Sometimes we only need several minutes to learn 9 , but maybe it takes old people hours or even a few days. Next time when the old need help, we should be patient with them and never forget 10 they’ve done for us. 1．A．also B．either C．too 2．A．easily B．easy C．easiness 3．A．a B．an C．the 4．A．ourselves B．ours C．our 5．A．do B．be do C．be done 6．A．and B．but C．or 7．A．on B．to C．with 8．A．overcome B．to overcome C．overcoming 9．A．something new B．new something C．everything new 10．A．which B．what C．how 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了互联网给人们的生活带了很大的变化和便利，同时也给老年人带来了不便，我们要帮助老年人们解决科技带来的问题。 1．句意：当我们需要打车时，我们也可以用手机预订一辆。 also也，位于句中；either也，位于句尾表否定；too也，位于句尾表肯定。根据“When we feel hungry, we can take out our phones and order some food easily. When we need to take a taxi, we can...”可知，这里需要一个副词来表示“也”，且放在句中，因此选择“also”。故选A。 2．句意：这很容易。 easily轻易地，副词；easy轻易的，形容词；easiness容易，名词。根据“It’s so”可知，这里应用形容词作表语。故选B。 3．句意：但是对于不熟悉如何使用智能手机的老人来说会发生什么呢？ a一个，用在辅音音素开头的可数名词前；an一个，用在元音音素开头的可数名词前；the这个，那个，表特指。根据“smartphone”可知，这里需要一个不定冠词来表示“一个”，且“smartphone”以辅音音素开头，故选A。 4．句意：随着科技的发展，我们的生活方式发生了很大的变化。 ourselves我们自己，反身代词；ours我们的，名词性物主代词；our我们的，形容词性物主代词。根据“lifestyle”可知，这里需要一个形容词性物主代词作定语，故选C。 5．句意：许多事情可以通过互联网完成，比如购物、买票等。 do做，原形；be do错误结构；be done被做，被动语态。根据“Lots of things can”和选项可知，此处主语Things和谓语之间是被动关系，需要用be done结构；can后接动词原形，所以此处填写be done。故选C。 6．句意：新应用对年轻人来说很容易，但对老人来说很难。 and和，表并列；but但是，表转折；or或者，表选择。根据“New apps are easy for the young...they are difficult for the old.”可知，这里需要一个连词来表示转折关系，故选B。 7．句意：现在中国已经提出了几种方法来解决这个问题。 on在……上面；to到；with和……一起。根据“come up...several ways”可知，此处是固定搭配come up with“提出”，故选C。 8．句意：每个人都应该采取行动来克服这个“数字鸿沟”。 overcome克服，原形；to overcome克服，不定式；overcoming克服，现在分词。根据“Everyone should take action...this ‘digital gap (数字鸿沟)’”可知，这里需要动词不定式来表示目的，故选B。 9．句意：有时候我们只需要几分钟就能学会一些新东西，但老人可能需要几个小时甚至几天。 something new一些新东西；new something错误搭配；everything new新的一切。根据“Sometimes we only need several minutes to learn...”可知，这里需要一个不定代词来表示“一些新东西”，此结构为不定代词在前，形容词在后，故选A。 10．句意：下次当老人需要帮助时，我们应该对他们有耐心，永远不要忘记他们为我们所做的一切。 which哪一个；what什么；how如何。根据“they’ve done for us.”可知，这里需要一个关系代词来引导宾语从句，故选B。 二、完形填空 It is important to know about different forms of writing. Here are some examples. News articles give facts. They can announce new products or upcoming events. News articles are usually more formal (正式的). They should not be 1 by personal feelings. Blogs give ideas and opinions on something. They may also include facts, but the 2 is on opinion. The writing in blogs is usually more informal. A blog is usually signed by the person who wrote it. Why is it important to know about different forms of writing? The more you know, the more 3 you can find the information you want. If it is facts you are looking for, check a news article. If you want to know what different people think about something, read a blog. Science fiction and fantasy are different in their content and themes. Science fiction stories often tell about science and technology of the future. The science and technology in these stories is 4 actual science and fact! The settings (故事背景) for these stories are often in the future on Earth or in a different world. 5 , the scenes in the story are different from what could happen today. In fantasy, something happens in the magical world. Characters may have 6 powers. Witches, wizards, superheroes, are often characters in fantasies. Common themes include battles between good and evil or greed and unselfishness. Sometimes, the whole story is set in a fantasy world. Sometimes the story starts in the real world but moves to a fantasy world. 1．A．influenced B．invented C．suggested D．replaced 2．A．trick B．experience C．focus D．choice 3．A．slowly B．quickly C．gently D．quietly 4．A．based on B．keen on C．agreed on D．drawn by 5．A．However B．On the other hand C．Therefore D．So far 6．A．physical B．social C．cultural D．special 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文介绍了新闻文章、博客的特点，以及科幻、奇幻故事的设定，包括其依据、场景与角色能力等要素。 1．句意：它们（新闻文章）不应被个人情感影响。 influenced影响；invented发明；suggested建议；replaced取代。根据“They should not be...by personal feelings.”可知，新闻文章需保持客观性，“被个人情感影响”符合“不应掺杂主观情绪”的逻辑。此处使用“influenced”符合语境。故选A。 2．句意：它们（博客）可能包含事实，但它们的主要重点在于观点。 trick诡计；experience经历；focus焦点；choice选择。根据“They may also include facts, but the...is on opinion.”可知，前半句提到博客“给出观点”，后半句通过“but”转折，强调其核心在于“观点”。“focus”表示重点所在，符合“以观点为核心”的逻辑。故选C。 3．句意：了解的写作形式越多，就越快速地找到需要的信息。 slowly缓慢地；quickly快速地；gently温柔地；quietly安静地。根据“The more you know, the more...you can find the information you want.”可知，句中是“the+比较级，the+比较级”结构，知道的写作形式越多应对应“更快”找到信息。“quickly”符合“寻找信息的速度”逻辑。故选B。 4．句意：科幻故事中的技术通常基于真实的科学和事实。 based on基于；keen on热衷于；agreed on就……达成一致；drawn by被……吸引。根据“The science and technology in these stories is...actual science and fact!”可知，科幻技术需“基于”现实科学，“be based on”为固定搭配。此处使用“based on”符合语境。故选A。 5．句意：科幻故事常设定在未来的地球或不同世界。因此，故事中的场景可能与现在发生的不同。 However然而；On the other hand另一方面；Therefore因此；So far到目前为止。根据“The settings for these stories are often in the future on Earth or in a different world....the scenes in the story are different from what could happen today.”可知，前句说明科幻故事背景常设定在未来或异世界，后句得出“场景与当今不同”的结论。“Therefore”表示因果关系，逻辑连贯。故选C。 6．句意：（奇幻故事中的）角色可能拥有特殊的能力。 physical身体的、物理的；social社会的；cultural文化的；special特殊的。根据“Characters may have...powers.”可知，奇幻故事的核心是“魔法世界”，角色能力应区别于现实。“special”符合奇幻故事中“超自然能力”的设定。此处使用“special”符合语境。故选D。 三、阅读理解 A I am interested in inventions because they can make our lives better. One of my favorite inventions is the smartphone. It combines many functions, like making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet. Another great invention is the electric car. It is more environmentally friendly than traditional cars. I also admire the invention of 3D printing. It can create real objects from digital models. Inventions are not only about high-tech things. Even simple inventions, like the paperclip, can be very useful. I hope to learn more about inventions and maybe create my own someday. 1．Why is the writer interested in inventions? A．Because they can make lives better. B．Because they are expensive. C．Because they are difficult to understand. D．None of the above. 2．What functions does the smartphone combine? A．Making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet. B．Only making calls. C．Only sending messages. D．None of the above. 3．Why does the writer admire the electric car? A．Because it is more environmentally friendly. B．Because it is faster. C．Because it is cheaper. D．None of the above. 4．What can 3D printing do? A．Create real objects from digital models. B．Print books. C．Make cars. D．None of the above. 5．What does the writer hope to do? A．Learn more about inventions and create their own. B．Buy more inventions. C．Sell inventions. D．None of the above. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了作者对发明的兴趣，列举了智能手机、电动汽车和3D打印等发明的优点，并表达了希望未来能创造自己的发明的愿望。 1．细节理解题。根据“I am interested in inventions because they can make our lives better.”可知，作者对发明感兴趣的原因是它们能改善生活。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“It combines many functions, like making calls, sending messages, taking photos, and surfing the Internet.”可知，智能手机的功能包括打电话、发短信、拍照和上网。故选A。   3．细节理解题。根据“Another great invention is the electric car. It is more environmentally friendly than traditional cars.”可知，作者欣赏电动汽车的原因是它更环保。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“I also admire the invention of 3D printing. It can create real objects from digital models.”可知，3D打印的功能是从数字模型生成实物。故选A。     5．细节理解题。根据“I hope to learn more about inventions and maybe create my own someday.”可知，作者的愿望是学习发明并创造自己的发明。故选A。 B Now in countries like the USA, more and more children seem to get lost in a “sea of digital technology (数字技术)”. As they use digital technology too much, they are losing their ability to do simple things. They can’t make toys themselves with hands or help Mum cook dinner. And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with others. “I have talked with a number of teachers. They care about the increasing numbers of young pupils who can play with computers or smartphones, but have few or no skills to make things.” said a teacher. “Many pupils can’t communicate with other pupils but their parents talk proudly of their ability to use a computer or a smartphone.” Instead of playing with other children, more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet (平板电脑) at weekends and after school. How can a child grow up to be a very good artist if he doesn’t learn how to use a paintbrush and develop his painting skill? How can a child learn to make friends as he gets older if he doesn’t learn to communicate with others at a young age? We can use a stone to either break a window or build a house. Digital technology can be used for good or bad. We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices. It is certainly necessary for children to know how to use digital technology in today’s world, but more importantly, we should encourage them to develop social abilities which will do them good when they grow up. 1．According to paragraph 1, what’s the worst problem? A．Children can’t make things themselves. B．Children make too many friends online. C．Children don’t want to communicate with others. D．Children don’t like helping Mum cook meals at home. 2．According to the teacher, which of the following is TRUE? A．Teachers don’t notice that young pupils have few skills to make things. B．Many parents are very proud that their kids can use digital technology. C．Many teachers don’t care if young pupils can play computers or tablets. D．Some parents are worried that their kids use digital technology too much. 3．What do many young children choose to do at weekends and after school? A．To play on a tablet indoors. B．To paint with their paintbrushes. C．To play with other children. D．To make friends with other children. 4．What does the underlined word “blame” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese? A．表扬 B．原谅 C．评价 D．责怪 5．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．It’s very important for children to develop social skills. B．It’s very helpful for children to learn to use digital technology. C．It’s necessary for parents to communicate with their children. D．It’s difficult for teachers to make right choices for their pupils. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要讨论了数字技术对儿童的影响，指出过度使用数字技术会导致儿童丧失基本生活技能和社交能力，并呼吁帮助儿童正确使用技术并发展社交能力。 1．细节理解题。根据“And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with others.”可知，最严重的问题是儿童不愿与他人交流。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“their parents talk proudly of their ability to use a computer or a smartphone”可知，许多父母为孩子掌握数字技术感到骄傲。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet (平板电脑) at weekends and after school”可知，他们倾向于在室内玩平板电脑。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“We shouldn’t blame the children. We should help them make right choices.”可知，我们应该帮助他们做出正确的选择，而不是责怪孩子，所以划线部分的含义是“责怪”。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“we should encourage them to develop social abilities which will do them good when they grow up”可知，作者强调培养社交技能的重要性。故选A。 四、任务型阅读 Kids in a Cashless World: Are We Losing the Feel of Real Money? Not too long ago, saving money meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. Buying snacks meant handing over real cash and feeling every cent you spent. But in today’s world, money doesn’t jingle (叮当) or crinkle (起皱)—it clicks. For many kids, digital payments are becoming part of everyday life. With smartphones or cards, it’s common to buy things without cash. According to NewsHour, about half of kids aged 10 to 12 own a smartphone. Some families are using apps to help kids manage money. Digital money is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. But when money becomes just numbers on a screen, it can feel less real. And when money doesn’t feel real, it’s easier to spend too much without thinking. Scientists say that kids learn best through hands-on experiences. When you count change or hand over cash, you understand its value more clearly. It feels like something you’re giving up. But when you buy something online or tap your phone, nothing feels like it’s missing. That small difference can change the way kids think about money. Still, many kids are learning how to manage money in this new digital world. When NewsHour asked students questions about money, one kid quickly answered that there are 15 quarters in $3.75. Even without using coins, some kids are excellent at money maths. But managing money isn’t just about maths—it’s also about habits (习惯). To help kids form good habits, many parents use tools to give their children money for doing chores. These tools help kids divide (分开) their money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”, and let parents keep an eye on how the money is used. Some apps also teach lessons about saving and investing (投资). Schools are also taking part, offering classes on money management. Talking about money at home is just as important. Whether using cash or cards, learning how to plan for spending and save for future goals helps kids feel confident with money. Living in a cashless world isn’t a bad thing, but it means kids need new skills. With the right support from parents, teachers, and technology, they can grow up to be financially (经济上) smart—even without ever carrying a coin. 1．What did saving money mean not too long ago? 2．What are the advantages of digital money mentioned in the passage? 3．How can kids understand the value of money more clearly according to scientists? 4．What will you do to manage money in a cashless society? (Give two examples.) 【答案】1．It meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. 2．It is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. 3．By counting change or handing over cash. 4．I will use the money to buy things I really need, and I will divide the money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”. 【导语】本文主要介绍无现金时代，孩子应该学会如何理财。 1．根据“Not too long ago, saving money meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place.”可知，不久前，省钱意味着将硬币放入存钱罐或将钞票藏在秘密地方。故填It meant putting coins into a piggy bank or hiding notes in a secret place. 2．根据“Digital money is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins.”可知，它易于携带，不必担心丢失钞票或携带硬币。故填It is easy to carry, and you don’t have to worry about losing notes or carrying coins. 3．根据“Scientists say that kids learn best through hands-on experiences. When you count change or hand over cash, you understand its value more clearly.”可知，根据科学家的说法，孩子们通过清点零钱或交出现金来更清楚地理解金钱的价值。故填By counting change or handing over cash. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I will use the money to buy things I really need, and I will divide the money into “spend”, “save”, and “give”. 五、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 With the development of technology, 1 (we) city life is becoming more and more “smart”. What is life like in a smart city? What kind of smart city do you dream of 2 (live) in? In the following pages, teens will introduce the idea of the smart city with detailed information and 3 (example). These pages cover topics like smart campuses, smart homes, smart offices, smart transportation, smart entertainment and more. In the more than 6,000 years of living in cities, humans have always had to solve problems about how they live and work. These problems include water, health, transportation, crime and nature   4 (protect). Today, using cutting-edge (尖端的) technologies, smart cities cover them all. We are now in a time of being “smart”. According to the European Commission, a smart city uses digital methods to provide more efficient networks and services for people and businesses. It means smarter urban transportation, better water and waste systems, and better ways to light and heat buildings. It also means a more interactive city administration and 5 (safe) public spaces. 6 idea of smart cities dates back to the 1960s and 1970s. Back then, the US Community Analysis Bureau began using digital methods (方法) 7 (collect) data and do analysis (分析). This way, cities could provide people 8 better services. Smart city technologies 9 (use) by the government in many places. Singapore, for example, introduced a digital (数字化) health system. 10 patients can talk to their doctors through video calls. 【答案】 1．our 2．living 3．examples 4．protection 5．safer 6．The 7．to collect 8．with 9．are used 10．So 【导语】本文主要讲述了智慧城市的生活形式及其概念起源，并且智慧城市技术已经被用在了现实生活中。 1．句意：随着科技的发展，我们的城市生活变得越来越智能。根据空后“city life”为名词可知，此处应填一个形容词性物主代词。故填our。 2．句意：你梦想生活在什么样的智慧城市?根据空前“of”为介词可知，此处应填动词ing形式。故填living。 3．句意：在接下来的几页中，青少年将通过详细的信息和例子来介绍智慧城市的概念。根据空前的“and”表并列可知，此处应填一个名词，括号内单词example意为“例子”，是可数名词，且结合语境可知，此处应用名词复数。故填examples。 4．句意：这些问题包括水、卫生、交通、犯罪和自然保护。根据空前的“and”为并列连词可知，此处应填一个名词，protection意为“保护”，是不可数名词。故填protection。 5．句意：这也意味着更具互动性的城市管理和更安全的公共空间。根据空后“public spaces”为名词可知，此处应填一个形容词，且根据空前的“and”表并列可知，此处应用形容词比较级。故填safer。 6．句意：智慧城市的概念可以追溯到20世纪60年代和70年代。根据下文“of smart cities”可知，此处表示特指应用the，且句首首字母须大写。故填The。 7．句意：当时，美国社区分析局开始使用数字方法收集数据并进行分析。分析句子结构可知，“收集数据并进行分析”是“美国社区分析局开始使用数字方法”的目的，所以用动词不定式。故填to collect。 8．句意：这样，城市可以为人们提供更好的服务。分析可知，此处应用provide sb. with sth.表示“为某人提供某物”。故填with。 9．句意：许多地方的政府都在使用智慧城市技术。根据下文“by the government”可知，此处应表示被动，结合句子时态为一般现在时，此处应用一般现在时的被动语态，且主语“Smart city technologies”是名词复数，所以be动词要用are。故填are used。 10．句意：所以病人可以通过视频通话与医生交谈。分析可知，空前“Singapore, for example, introduced a digital (数字化) health system.”与空后“patients can talk to their doctors through video calls.”存在因果关系。故填So。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$