Unit 4 Living with technology科技发展 （话题阅读精练）英语译林版2020选择性必修第二册

Unit 4 Living with technology 科技发展 话题阅读精练 单元引言解读 The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life. —Bill Gates (page 43) 技术的进步是基于让它融入你的生活，这样你甚至不会真正注意到它，如此一来它就成为了日常生活的一部分。——比尔•盖茨 该句出自美国企业家比尔•盖茨，说明技术会深入千家万户，成为人们生活中不可或缺的一部分。 时文拓展阅读 Healthcare organizations face big problems: costs are rising, but income is growing slowly. Cloud technology offers a solution by replacing outdated systems, improving efficiency, and enhancing care. Key benefits include helping doctors make better decisions by giving them faster access to patient information, lowering costs by making operations run smoother — which is crucial when government payments are low — and providing stronger security to protect patient data. As Dr. Michelle Flemmings from Oracle notes, older computer systems often made work harder with repetitive tasks, while the cloud makes accessing data easier and reduces doctors’ workload. Adding AI makes the cloud even more powerful. AI acts like a smart helper for doctors. Flemmings compares it to having a top medical expert by your side. AI helps assess patient risks, suggests best practices, and finds vital information in health records instantly. This teamwork speeds up tasks, like finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits — opportunities often missed before. Also, AI-powered patient websites offer personalized services like online booking, meeting the high demand for digital options. Cloud uses are growing fast: reducing missed appointments, automating complex data analysis, spotting security risks, and simplifying administration tasks. However, moving to the cloud has challenges, mainly cost and security worries. Flemmings advises starting small with pilot projects to fix specific problems, especially for smaller hospitals. Importantly, cloud security is often better than old systems, with AI boosting threat detection. As Amar Nagaram from IU Health highlights, the cloud simplifies tech systems and improves teamwork. Ultimately, the cloud is changing healthcare’s future. It cuts costs and tech burdens while speeding up innovation. Secure cloud tools let patients access care remotely, beyond the clinic. Nagaram states that without cloud tech, healthcare groups can’t compete. While moving needs careful planning, progress is happening. For example, IU Health uses AI to prioritize urgent patient help requests. Cloud technology is building a foundation for healthcare focused on patients, quality, and constant innovation. 语篇翻译 医疗保健机构面临着重大问题：成本不断攀升，但收入增长缓慢。云技术通过替换过时的系统、提高效率和改善医疗服务，为这一问题提供了解决方案。其主要优势包括：让医生能够更快地获取患者信息，从而做出更优决策；使运营流程更加顺畅，进而降低成本(在政府拨款有限的情况下，这一点至关重要)；以及提供更强大的安全保障，保护患者数据。正如甲骨文公司的米歇尔·弗莱明斯博士所指出的，旧的计算机系统常常因重复性任务让工作变得更加繁重，而云技术则让数据访问变得更加便捷，减轻了医生的工作负担。 引入人工智能后，云技术的功能变得更加强大。人工智能就像是医生的智能助手。弗莱明斯将其比作医生身边的顶级医学专家。人工智能有助于评估患者风险、推荐最佳治疗方案，并能立即从健康记录中找到关键信息。这种协同合作加快了各项任务的处理速度，例如在常规就诊时就能找出符合临床试验条件的患者——而这些机会在过去常常被错过。此外，由人工智能驱动的患者网站提供了在线预约等个性化服务，满足了人们对数字化服务的强烈需求。 云技术的应用正在迅速增长，它可以减少预约失约情况、自动进行复杂的数据分析、发现安全风险，并简化行政任务。然而，向云端迁移也面临着挑战，主要是成本和安全方面的担忧。弗莱明斯建议，尤其是对于规模较小的医院，可以从小型试点项目入手，解决特定问题。重要的是，云安全通常比旧系统更有保障，人工智能还能增强威胁检测能力。正如印第安纳大学健康系统的阿马尔·纳加拉姆所强调的，云技术简化了技术系统，提升了团队协作效率。 最终，云技术正在改变医疗保健的未来。它降低了成本和技术负担，同时加速了创新。安全的云工具使患者能够在诊所之外远程获得医疗服务。纳加拉姆表示，没有云技术，医疗保健机构将无法参与竞争。虽然向云端迁移需要精心规划，但变革正在发生。例如，印第安纳大学健康系统利用人工智能对紧急的患者求助请求进行优先级排序。云技术正在为以患者为中心、注重质量和持续创新的医疗保健体系奠定基础。 重点词汇 1. healthcare n. 医疗保健 2. income n. 收入 3. efficiency n. 效率 4. security n. 安全 5. assess v. 评估 6. automate v. 使自动化 7. innovation n. 创新 8. remote adj. 远程的 9. foundation n. 基础 长难句分析 1. Key benefits include helping doctors make better decisions by giving them faster access to patient information, lowering costs by making operations run smoother — which is crucial when government payments are low — and providing stronger security to protect patient data. 分析：本句的主语是Key benefits，谓语是include，后面跟了三个并列的动名词短语作宾语，分别是helping doctors make better decisions...、lowering costs...和providing stronger security...。其中“which is crucial when government payments are low”是一个非限定性定语从句，修饰前面的“lowering costs by making operations run smoother”，在这个定语从句中，when government payments are low是时间状语从句。 翻译：主要好处包括通过让医生更快获取患者信息来帮助他们做出更好的决策，通过使运营更顺畅来降低成本(在政府支付费用较低时，这一点至关重要)，以及提供更强的安全保障来保护患者数据。 2. This teamwork speeds up tasks, like finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits — opportunities often missed before. 分析：本句主语是This teamwork，谓语是speeds up，宾语是tasks。“like finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits”是举例说明tasks的内容，其中who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits是定语从句，修饰patients。“opportunities often missed before”是对前面“finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits”的补充说明，相当于一个同位语。 翻译：这种协作加快了各项任务的进程，比如在常规就诊时找到符合临床试验条件的患者 —— 这些机会以前常常被错过。 高考真题链接 (2025新高考I卷C)While safety improvements might have been made to our streets in recent years, transport studies also show declines in pedestrian(行人) mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there's too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead. Dutch authors Thalia Verkade and Marco te Brömmelstroet are bothered by facts like these. In their new book Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives, they call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives. Life on city streets started to change decades ago. Whole neighbourhoods were destroyed to make way for new road networks and kids had to play elsewhere. Some communities fought back. Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. Describing her alarm at its proposed replacement with an expressway, Jane Jacobs called on her mayor(市长) to champion “New York as a decent place to live, and not just rush through.” Similar campaigns occurred in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s as well. Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. The number of cars on roads has been increasing rapidly. In Australia we now have over twenty million cars for just over twenty - six million people, among the highest rate of car ownership in the world. We invest a lot in roads that help us rush through, but we fail to account for the true costs. Do we really recognise what it costs us as a society when children can't move safely around our communities? The authors of Movement have it right: it's time to think differently about that street outside your front door. 28. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A. Cars often get stuck on the road. B. Traffic accidents occur frequently. C. People walk less and drive more. D. Pedestrians fail to follow the rules. 29. What were the Canadian journalist and other campaigners trying to do? A. Keep their cities livable. B. Promote cultural diversity. C. Help the needy families. D. Make expressways accessible. 30. What can be inferred about the campaigns in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s? A. They boosted the sales of cars. B. They turned out largely ineffective. C. They won government support. D. They advocated building new parks. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why the Rush? B. What's Next? C. Where to Stay? D. Who to Blame? ( In their new book Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives , the call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives. 分析 : 本句主干是 they call for a rethink ； of our streets and the role they play in our lives 是介词短语作后置定语修饰 rethink ，其中 they play in our lives 是省略 that /which 的定语从句，修饰 role 。 翻译 : 在他们的新书《出行之道 : 如何夺回我们的街道并改变我们的生活》中，作者呼吁重新审视街道及其在我们生活中扮演的角色。 ) ( 1. decline n . 下降 2. bother v . 使担忧 3. destroy v . 摧毁 4. destruction n . 破坏 5. alarm n . 惊恐 6. champion v . 捍卫 7. decent adj . 宜居的 8. pack sb. into sth. 在 ( 有限空间里 ) 塞进 ( 大量的人 ) 9. take back 夺回 10. call for ( 公开 ) 要求 11. make way for 给让路 12. call on sb. to do sth. 呼呼某人做某事 13. rush through 快速通过 14. account for 考虑到 ) 综合实战演练 Passage 1 (2025-2026学年湖南省邵阳市高二上学期9月拔尖创新班联考英语试题)Living in a house made of fungi(真菌) may sound like something from a sci-fi movie. But a new study in Cell Reports Physical Science shows that we’re getting closer to making it a reality. Normally, people use cement(水泥) to build houses. However, it can harm the environment. Chatham House, a think tank, reported that more than 4.4 billion tons of cement produced every year are responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The research team added special bacteria to fungal mycelium(菌丝体), which connects fungal networks underground like roots. The bacteria create calcium carbonate(碳酸钙), the substance in eggshells, making the soft mycelium hard and strong. This process, called biomineralization(生物矿化), uses tiny, living things to grow building materials. While other biomineralized building materials typically last only a few days or weeks, this new material stays strong for at least a month. This might be because, while the bacteria made the mycelium hard, the structure it forms also makes the bacteria stronger. When bacteria live within a material for longer, they can do cool things like fixing themselves when damaged and cleaning up pollution, said the UK Institution of Mechanical Engineers. “However, before using the new material for homes or other buildings, more testing is needed,” Avinash Manjula from Northeastern University in the US told CNN. He mentioned that small experiments don’t reflect the real strength of the material. “I think in the future, they could be useful for single-story buildings, these smaller structures — it’s very much feasible.” he said. Another study shows that biomineralization has already been widely applied in many fields, including repairing ancient buildings and making soil stable. While looking promising in labs, it faces significant challenges in real-world applications. Releasing these microbes into the environment could harm nature or people, as there are toxic byproducts(有毒的副产品) that need careful management. Different places have their own rules, making it tough to use these technologies everywhere. Moreover, construction biotechnology needs experts from diverse fields, such as biology, engineering and materials science, to work together but they often operate independently. 1. What is the problem with using cement to build houses according to the passage? A. It’s not strong enough. B. It consumes too much energy C. It’s too expensive. D. It’s bad for the environment. 2. What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Achievable. B. Affordable. C. Impossible. D. Comfortable. 3. What can be inferred about the current stage of the new fungal building material? A. It will soon replace cement in large-scale construction. B. It is already widely used in repairing ancient structures. C. It requires further real-world testing before practical application. D. It produces no toxic byproducts during production. 4. What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about? A. The challenges of using biomineralized materials. B. The future of biomineralized materials. C. The wide application of biomineralization. D. The harmful effects of construction biotechnology. Passage 2 (2025-2026学年安徽省高二上学期9月秋季检测英语试题)To help address the elder care challenge, a team of MIT engineers is looking to robots. They have built and tested the Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot, or E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars(把手) that follows a person from behind. A user can walk independently or lean on the robot’s arms for support. The robot can support the person’s full weight, lifting them from sitting to standing and the other way round. And the arms of the robot can support them by rapidly inflating(充气) side airbags if they begin to fall. With their design, the researchers hope to prevent falls, which today are the leading cause of injury in adults who are 65 and older. “Many older adults don’t realize the risk of falls and refuse to use walking sticks, which are inconvenient, while others overestimate(高估) the risk and may not do exercise, leading to poor mobility,” says Harry Asada, the Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT. “Our aim is to provide older adults having the balance problem with robotic handlebars for holding their body. The handlebars can go anywhere and provide support anytime, whenever they need it,” Asada says. “Elder care conditions can change every few weeks or months. We’d like to provide continuous support as a person’s disability or mobility changes with age.” At present, the robot is run by remote control. In the future, the team plans to improve the robot’s functionality, allowing it to autonomously(自动地) follow and physically help a user. “I think elder care is the next great challenge,” says E-BAR designer Roberto Bolli. “All the data points to a shortage of caregivers, a sharp increase in elderly population, and a strong desire for elderly people to age in place. We see it not only as an unexplored field in America, but also a naturally interesting challenge for robots.” 5. How does E-BAR respond if a user begins to fall? A. It calls a caregiver. B. It sounds an alarm. C. It blows up the airbags. D. It reaches out the handlebars. 6. What’s one feature of E-BAR Asada stresses? A. The affordable price. B. The flexible material. C. The novel appearance. D. The general applicability. 7. What message does Roberto Bolli deliver in the last paragraph? A. The healthcare system needs to be improved. B. Social developments change with the times. C. There will possibly be a huge market for E-BAR. D. More research is required to invent robots like E-BAR. 8. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Role of Robots in Future Life. B. A Robotic Solution for Elderly Support. C. Ways to Improve Elderly People’s Mobility. D. The Challenges of Elder Care in Modern Society. Passage 3 (2025-2026学年湖南省长沙市名校联考联合体高二上学期第一次联考(暨入学模拟考试)英语试题)Sofie Roux, 26, was on a work trip to Malawi with her physician parents in 2019 when she befriended a girl named Faith. Their relation was close over their love of art and their future dreams: Roux wanted to be an architect; Faith, an animator(动画设计师). But Faith’s school had no electricity — let alone the technology to teach computer animation. Roux, who grew up spending her summers in Africa, had raised funds for computers to make STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — education in Africa more accessible. The lack of electricity at Faith’s school showed another difficulty. At 16, Roux found herself in her backyard designing and building a computer lab inside a recycled shipping container. She named the creation a BloomBox(绽放盒子). Roux filled the lab with computing equipment, and then topped it with a solar roof for dependable power. In the summer of 2021, Roux took it to Faith’s high school in Blantyre, Malawi. Once introduced, the BloomBox caught the attention of the Malawi Ministry of Education. “They want everyone to be very technologically literate(通晓的) by 2063,” Roux says, “and that starts with making sure that young people have contact with technology and creative maker spaces.” The ministry agreed a plan to build 70 more labs across the country. To enlarge, however, Roux and a team of 30 professionals needed to solve problems of productivity, safety, and transportation to faraway communities. BloomBox Design Labs formed in 2023 as a public benefit company after moving all production to Malawi and South Africa to bring down costs, reduce transport time, and hire local workers. Today, Roux’s friend Faith studies art and design at the University of Malawi. When Roux finishes the 70 planned labs, they will reach 200,000 students so that their love of learning can bloom. 9. Why did the close relationship between Roux and Faith form? A. They had similar backgrounds. B. They shared a similar passion. C. They grew up in the same place. D. They aimed for the same career. 10. In what sense can a BloomBox be a solution to Faith’s school? A. It runs quickly. B. It’s easy to operate. C. It can power itself. D. It includes computers. 11. What’s the basic condition for the goal of the Ministry of Education? A. Training STEAM teachers. B. Ensuring technology access. C. Securing government funding. D. Establishing 70 BloomBoxes. 12. What’s the best title for the text? A. Big Things Bloom in Small Spaces B. A BloomBox Changes a Malawi Girl C. STEAM Education Spreads in Africa D. Small Labs Benefit the Whole Africa Passage 4 (2025-2026学年山东省日照市高二上学期开学考试英语试题)At any given moment, millions of people suffer from undiagnosed(未确诊) health conditions—diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or even early signs of neurological diseases—that could be detected earlier with better monitoring. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that delayed diagnosis contributes to nearly 20% of preventable health complications(并发症). What if there was a way to continuously track key health markers without invasive blood tests or frequent doctor visits? Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smart contact lens(隐形眼镜) that can analyze tears to monitor health in real time. Inspired by the natural composition of tears, the lens uses ultra-thin sensors to detect changes in these substances. Their waves can indicate dehydration, high blood sugar, or even signs of stress. The new technology is built on a flexible hydrogel(水凝胶) equipped with biological sensors that react to specific biomarkers. When these substances interact with the sensors, the lens sends out light signals that can be captured by a smartphone camera. An accompanying app then translates these signals into easy-to-understand health data, warning the wearer if any levels fall outside the normal range. The hydrogel material is comfortable for extended wear and minimizes wear-related stress, making it suitable for daily use. Additionally, the lens is designed to maintain clear vision while performing its monitoring functions, ensuring no damage to the wearer’s sight. In tests, the lenses successfully detected abnormal sugar levels in diabetic patients within seconds. When the smartphone app processes the light signals, it provides instant feedback, allowing users to take immediate action if necessary. “While further clinical testing is needed before this technology can be widely adopted, our work represents a major step forward in non-invasive health monitoring,” said Dr. Elena Vasquez from Stanford University. “Future versions could integrate additional features, such as drug delivery for conditions like glaucoma, which will be a key focus of our next research phase. We are also exploring partnerships with healthcare providers to make this technology accessible to underserved populations.” 13. What does the author stress in paragraph 1? A. The urgency for early detection of health issues. B. The inefficiency of traditional diagnostic methods. C. The growing burden of deadly diseases worldwide. D. The high cost of monitoring people’s health condition. 14. Why is a hydrogel used in the smart contact lens? A. To change the contact lens’ color. B. To replace the smartphone camera. C. To store real-time health data. D. To ensure comfort and clear vision. 15. What is Dr. Elena Vasquez’s suggestion about? A. The future plans of the research. B. The limitations of future version. C. The challenges of producing the lenses. D. The practical applications of the technology. 16. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Tears Uncover Your Health Secret. B. Contact Lens cure Diseases. C. Smart Lens detect Diseases Early. D. Hydrogel Improves Eyesight. Passage 5 (2024-2025学年安徽省亳州市高二下学期7月期末英语试题) How Technology is Transforming the Education Rapid changes in technology influence education on a large scale. In the past education system, many students could not get educational opportunities due to a lack of resources. Thanks to the availability of technology, it has made easy accessibility of learning resources for students at any place. Learning management systems enable teachers to track student progress, identify areas of improvement, and provide targeted feedback. 1 . Today an increasing number of students prefer the online learning platform for getting an education. Online study not only provides the best education to students in their own place but also helps them to develop a better environment of learning. 2 . If students seriously take online classes, they can acquire all the essential skills as regular university students have. Rapid advancement in technology not only helps students but also teachers in teaching effectively. 3 . It is essential that the teacher should adopt technology-based learning to meet the teaching goals. Education institutes should motivate teachers to use technology as a supporting tool in teaching. Online assignment help service has set an example in the education industry. 4 . Adaptive learning platforms utilize data analytics to assess students’ strengths and weaknesses, enabling personalized learning pathways. Through adaptive algorithms, students receive customized content, exercises, and assessments based on their learning pace and preferences. This individualized approach enhances student outcomes by providing targeted support and addressing specific learning gaps. Thus, the advancement in technology plays a significant role in accelerating the learning of students. Adopting technology-based learning allow students to enhance more knowledge of a subject and develop several skills. 5 . A. It builds the motivation for self-learning B. The future of technology surely will benefit the whole society C. Thanks to technology, education has been changing greatly in many ways D. Teachers can use technology tools to make their lessons easy and funny E. Technology has made it possible to tailor education to individual student needs F. It helps students to perform well in academic tasks and boost their academic scores G. This kind of education improves students’ thinking research ability and decision-making power Passage 6 (2024-2025学年四川省广安市高二下学期7月期末英语试题) Green Roofs: Breathing Life into Concrete Jungles Imagine concrete jungles turning into living landscapes. Across global cities, rooftops are being transformed into gardens, creating what we call green roofs. 6 Originally popularized in Germany in the 1960s, this innovative approach is now a worldwide nature-based solution to urban environmental crises, demonstrating how cities can harmonize with ecosystems. Natural Cooling Systems The most immediate benefit lies in cooling overheated cities. 7 The soil and plants act as natural blockers, reducing surface temperatures by up to 40°C in summer. This significantly decreases the ‌“urban heat island” effect where cities become markedly warmer than surrounding rural areas. Consequently, buildings require less air conditioning. Such temperature regulation also improves air quality by reducing ozone formation. Stormwater Managers Another critical function involves managing stormwater. During heavy rainfalls, traditional roofs cause rapid runoff, often resulting in drainage systems overflowing. Green roofs work like sponges, absorbing about 70% of rainfall. And through their layered structure of soil, drainage mats, and plants, green roofs also filter heavy metals and pollutants from rainwater. 8 Biodiversity Sanctuaries (保护区) These raised gardens also create vital habitats for birds, insects, and pollinators (传粉者) in areas where natural spaces are rare. Even simple green roofs with native plants support dozens of insect species. 9 . Urban ecologists confirm that such mini-ecosystems strengthen city recovery ability by maintaining pollination networks and natural pest control. In cities like London and Chicago, rare bird species have been observed nesting on high-rise green roofs. 10 From lowering energy bills to creating wildlife corridors and reducing flood risks, green roofs demonstrate how mixing architecture with ecology can build healthier, more sustainable cities for our future. As climate change worsens, these sky-high gardens symbolize humanity’s potential to coexist creatively with nature. A. These habitats play a key role in urban ecology B. Thus, they prevent water pollution effectively C. Green roofs offer multiple environmental benefits D. Research claims that they remove heat islands entirely E. This is achieved by adding plants and soil on rooftops F. Such designs also lower construction costs significantly G. This concept represents a shift from fighting nature to working with it Passage 7 (2025-2026学年黑龙江省龙东联盟高二上学期开学考试英语试题)Tim Wilson, an 18-year-old student at Barker College in Sydney, Australia, designed a soft robot that gives reassuring(使安心的) hugs. His 1 was his sister’s frequent trouble getting a good night’s sleep. “I saw the 2 of poor sleep on her,” Tim says. Therefore, for a high-school research project, he 3 to deal with “a real need in the world”. His 4 — a huggable, co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition. Besides returning hugs, Tim’s 5 also copies breathing through its chest(胸膛), which gently rises and falls. “The robot even attempts to 6 its breathing rate to the hugger’s and mirror how fast the hugger’s breathing,” Tim says. “That part proved 7 . After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels. It’s not always going to be mirroring you 8 ,” he adds. “My sister 9 it very cute,” he says. “One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite 10 and reassuring.” Some people 11 emotional support dogs. But some places might not 12 animals. In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a 13 to sick kids. “Being able to assure kids is quite a 14 thing,” Tim says. “But it would be 15 if my product could do it.” 1. A. trip B. destination C. response D. inspiration 2. A. impact B. focus C. advice D. impression 3. A. failed B. decided C. refused D. disagreed 4. A. favorite B. function C. discovery D. solution 5. A. computer B. radio C. machine D. car 6. A. tie B. refer C. match D. combine 7. A. special B. creative C. effective D. difficult 8. A. exactly B. immediately C. carefully D. generally 9. A. made B. kept C. found D. proved 10. A. independent B. relaxing C. responsible D. frightening 11. A. give up B. die from C. figure out D. benefit from 12. A. allow B. feed C. request D. absorb 13. A. difference B. choice C. risk D. chance 14. A. typical B. challenging C. convenient D. promising 15. A. cool B. real C. flexible D. normal Passage 8 (2024-2025学年安徽省培优联盟春季联赛高二下学期5月期中英语试题)For most 12-year-olds, any free time after school is spent hanging out with friends, competing in sports, or playing video games. But Alejandro Buxton has another 16 each week: making all natural candles that he 17 online and at a local mall. The idea was inspired by his mother, Patricia Buxton, who had to 18 many of the scented candles after realizing the chemicals within them were 19 her allergies(过敏反应), causing her frequent headaches. “My mom really loves candles,” he said. “It was hard to see that she was 20 .” So, at just 9 years old, Alejandro started experimenting with making his own, mixing 21 like soy and coconut wax(蜡) with essential oils. He 22 his first model after his favorite dinosaur “Jurassic Orange” for its color and fragrance. His mother liked it very much, and the scent didn’t cause her head to 23 . Soon after, Alejandro began selling his products on his own 24 . Now, he is operating his 25 in a location as well. He opened a stand in D. C. ’s Tysons Corner shopping center-making him the youngest 26 at the mall. Besides 27 fellow kids with his business spirit and talent, Alcjandro is also a (n) 28 role model for giving back and making a difference. He 29 some of his profits to a local charity. He said, “We can 30 the world by helping each other.” 16. A. pursuit B. burden C. assignment D. chore 17. A. consults B. sells C. lights D. shows 18. A. sort out B. burn away C. cut up D. give up 19. A. curing B. spreading C. removing D. worsening 20. A. sad B. desperate C. sleepy D. crazy 21. A. products B. ingredients C. foods D. elements 22. A. named B. prepared C. arranged D. advertised 23. A. shake B. nod C. ache D. bend 24. A. store B. website C. stand D. right 25. A. machine B. project C. business D. factory 26. A. inventor B. customer C. maker D. renter 27. A. inspiring B. providing C. presenting D. combining 28. A. honest B. positive C. wealthy D. generous 29. A. owes B. declares C. donates D. reports 30. A. conquer B. rule C. create D. change Passage 9 (2025-2026学年河北省秦皇岛市海港区秦皇岛市实验中学高二上学期开学英语试题)Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English 1 (invent), has used skin and scales(鳞) from fish to create a new kind of plastic. This kind of plastic will break down in about six weeks. Her invention 2 (win) this year’s James Dyson Award. Lucy Hughes graduated from Sussex University in England, 3 she studied how to design products. As a designer, Ms. Hughes was very aware of 4 wasteful many products were. Plastic 5 (item) are often made from new plastic, used once for a short time, and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself 6 (make) something out of waste instead. After some tests, Ms. Hughes 7 (final) found that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely materials for her product. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “MarinaTex”. MarinaTex is clear and feels 8 plastic, but it’s stronger than ordinary plastic. Ms. Hughes will 9 (award) about US $38,500. She hopes the award money will help 10 (she) with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. Passage 10 (2024-2025学年山东省威海市高二下学期期末考试英语试题)The China Pavilion(场馆) officially opened on April 13th at the Osaka Expo. 11 (cover) 3,500 square meters, it’s one of the largest self-built overseas pavilions. It features a wide range of exhibits on traditional culture, ecological 12 (civilize) and technological innovation. “Tian Ren He Yi” is an exhibiting sector that focuses on traditional Chinese cultures. Forty-six ancient pictures 13 (choose) from an agricultural encyclopedia have been recreated into digital scenes and art installations(装置). They offer visitors experiences of how agricultural traditions 14 (invent) and practiced in ancient China. 15 section of the pavilion features real-life examples of ecological conservation efforts in various regions of China. One example is in Xiamen, 16 birds have returned to restored habitats. A third section gives some insights into China’s innovative technologies. Among diverse displays, 17 (precious) exhibit is lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-5and Chang’e-6 missions from the moon. Visitors can observe 18 samples in detail through special viewing equipment. The very process of building the China Pavilion also shows the country’s commitment 19 sustainable development. The eco-friendly design of the pavilion enables its 3,700 parts 20 (take) apart and reused. Beyond its technological elements, the pavilion is also elegantly designed in the shape of bamboo scrolls, featuring 119 classic Chinese poems. ( 13 / 13 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Living with technology 科技发展 话题阅读精练 单元引言解读 The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life. —Bill Gates (page 43) 技术的进步是基于让它融入你的生活，这样你甚至不会真正注意到它，如此一来它就成为了日常生活的一部分。——比尔•盖茨 该句出自美国企业家比尔•盖茨，说明技术会深入千家万户，成为人们生活中不可或缺的一部分。 时文拓展阅读 Healthcare organizations face big problems: costs are rising, but income is growing slowly. Cloud technology offers a solution by replacing outdated systems, improving efficiency, and enhancing care. Key benefits include helping doctors make better decisions by giving them faster access to patient information, lowering costs by making operations run smoother — which is crucial when government payments are low — and providing stronger security to protect patient data. As Dr. Michelle Flemmings from Oracle notes, older computer systems often made work harder with repetitive tasks, while the cloud makes accessing data easier and reduces doctors’ workload. Adding AI makes the cloud even more powerful. AI acts like a smart helper for doctors. Flemmings compares it to having a top medical expert by your side. AI helps assess patient risks, suggests best practices, and finds vital information in health records instantly. This teamwork speeds up tasks, like finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits — opportunities often missed before. Also, AI-powered patient websites offer personalized services like online booking, meeting the high demand for digital options. Cloud uses are growing fast: reducing missed appointments, automating complex data analysis, spotting security risks, and simplifying administration tasks. However, moving to the cloud has challenges, mainly cost and security worries. Flemmings advises starting small with pilot projects to fix specific problems, especially for smaller hospitals. Importantly, cloud security is often better than old systems, with AI boosting threat detection. As Amar Nagaram from IU Health highlights, the cloud simplifies tech systems and improves teamwork. Ultimately, the cloud is changing healthcare’s future. It cuts costs and tech burdens while speeding up innovation. Secure cloud tools let patients access care remotely, beyond the clinic. Nagaram states that without cloud tech, healthcare groups can’t compete. While moving needs careful planning, progress is happening. For example, IU Health uses AI to prioritize urgent patient help requests. Cloud technology is building a foundation for healthcare focused on patients, quality, and constant innovation. 语篇翻译 医疗保健机构面临着重大问题：成本不断攀升，但收入增长缓慢。云技术通过替换过时的系统、提高效率和改善医疗服务，为这一问题提供了解决方案。其主要优势包括：让医生能够更快地获取患者信息，从而做出更优决策；使运营流程更加顺畅，进而降低成本(在政府拨款有限的情况下，这一点至关重要)；以及提供更强大的安全保障，保护患者数据。正如甲骨文公司的米歇尔·弗莱明斯博士所指出的，旧的计算机系统常常因重复性任务让工作变得更加繁重，而云技术则让数据访问变得更加便捷，减轻了医生的工作负担。 引入人工智能后，云技术的功能变得更加强大。人工智能就像是医生的智能助手。弗莱明斯将其比作医生身边的顶级医学专家。人工智能有助于评估患者风险、推荐最佳治疗方案，并能立即从健康记录中找到关键信息。这种协同合作加快了各项任务的处理速度，例如在常规就诊时就能找出符合临床试验条件的患者——而这些机会在过去常常被错过。此外，由人工智能驱动的患者网站提供了在线预约等个性化服务，满足了人们对数字化服务的强烈需求。 云技术的应用正在迅速增长，它可以减少预约失约情况、自动进行复杂的数据分析、发现安全风险，并简化行政任务。然而，向云端迁移也面临着挑战，主要是成本和安全方面的担忧。弗莱明斯建议，尤其是对于规模较小的医院，可以从小型试点项目入手，解决特定问题。重要的是，云安全通常比旧系统更有保障，人工智能还能增强威胁检测能力。正如印第安纳大学健康系统的阿马尔·纳加拉姆所强调的，云技术简化了技术系统，提升了团队协作效率。 最终，云技术正在改变医疗保健的未来。它降低了成本和技术负担，同时加速了创新。安全的云工具使患者能够在诊所之外远程获得医疗服务。纳加拉姆表示，没有云技术，医疗保健机构将无法参与竞争。虽然向云端迁移需要精心规划，但变革正在发生。例如，印第安纳大学健康系统利用人工智能对紧急的患者求助请求进行优先级排序。云技术正在为以患者为中心、注重质量和持续创新的医疗保健体系奠定基础。 重点词汇 1. healthcare n. 医疗保健 2. income n. 收入 3. efficiency n. 效率 4. security n. 安全 5. assess v. 评估 6. automate v. 使自动化 7. innovation n. 创新 8. remote adj. 远程的 9. foundation n. 基础 长难句分析 1. Key benefits include helping doctors make better decisions by giving them faster access to patient information, lowering costs by making operations run smoother — which is crucial when government payments are low — and providing stronger security to protect patient data. 分析：本句的主语是Key benefits，谓语是include，后面跟了三个并列的动名词短语作宾语，分别是helping doctors make better decisions...、lowering costs...和providing stronger security...。其中“which is crucial when government payments are low”是一个非限定性定语从句，修饰前面的“lowering costs by making operations run smoother”，在这个定语从句中，when government payments are low是时间状语从句。 翻译：主要好处包括通过让医生更快获取患者信息来帮助他们做出更好的决策，通过使运营更顺畅来降低成本(在政府支付费用较低时，这一点至关重要)，以及提供更强的安全保障来保护患者数据。 2. This teamwork speeds up tasks, like finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits — opportunities often missed before. 分析：本句主语是This teamwork，谓语是speeds up，宾语是tasks。“like finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits”是举例说明tasks的内容，其中who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits是定语从句，修饰patients。“opportunities often missed before”是对前面“finding patients who qualify for clinical trials during regular visits”的补充说明，相当于一个同位语。 翻译：这种协作加快了各项任务的进程，比如在常规就诊时找到符合临床试验条件的患者 —— 这些机会以前常常被错过。 高考真题链接 (2025新高考I卷C)While safety improvements might have been made to our streets in recent years, transport studies also show declines in pedestrian(行人) mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there's too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead. Dutch authors Thalia Verkade and Marco te Brömmelstroet are bothered by facts like these. In their new book Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives, they call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives. Life on city streets started to change decades ago. Whole neighbourhoods were destroyed to make way for new road networks and kids had to play elsewhere. Some communities fought back. Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. Describing her alarm at its proposed replacement with an expressway, Jane Jacobs called on her mayor(市长) to champion “New York as a decent place to live, and not just rush through.” Similar campaigns occurred in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s as well. Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. The number of cars on roads has been increasing rapidly. In Australia we now have over twenty million cars for just over twenty - six million people, among the highest rate of car ownership in the world. We invest a lot in roads that help us rush through, but we fail to account for the true costs. Do we really recognise what it costs us as a society when children can't move safely around our communities? The authors of Movement have it right: it's time to think differently about that street outside your front door. 28. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A. Cars often get stuck on the road. B. Traffic accidents occur frequently. C. People walk less and drive more. D. Pedestrians fail to follow the rules. 29. What were the Canadian journalist and other campaigners trying to do? A. Keep their cities livable. B. Promote cultural diversity. C. Help the needy families. D. Make expressways accessible. 30. What can be inferred about the campaigns in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s? A. They boosted the sales of cars. B. They turned out largely ineffective. C. They won government support. D. They advocated building new parks. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why the Rush? B. What's Next? C. Where to Stay? D. Who to Blame? 【语篇导读】本文批判汽车主导的街道规划导致儿童步行减少的现象，回溯历史抗争的有限成果，呼吁重新思考街道的社区价值。 28. C 细节理解题。 由第一段中的"declines in pedestrian mobility, especially among young children"及"parents pack them into the car instead"可知，行人(尤其儿童)步行减少而汽车使用增加，即"人们步行更少、开车更多"(People walk less and drive more)，故选C项。 29. A 细节理解题。 由第三段中加拿大记者Jane Jacobs呼吁市长将纽约打造为"a decent place to live"(宜居之地)并反对修建高速路可知，她与其他抗议者的核心目标是"保持城市宜居性”(Keep their cities livable)，故选A项。 30. B 推理判断题。 由第四段首句"the majority of western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car"及澳大利亚汽车拥有率全球领先的数据可知，尽管发生过抗议，城市规划仍以汽车为中心，即这些运动"基本未奏效"(turned out largely ineffective).故选B项， 31. A 标题归纳题。全文围绕汽车文化导致的"匆忙通行"(rush through)展开批判，末段直指问题核心"Do we recognise what it costs..?"(我们是否意识到代价?)，A项"Why the Rush?"(为何匆忙?)以设问形式点明主旨，故选A项。 ( In their new book Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives , the call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives. 分析 : 本句主干是 they call for a rethink ； of our streets and the role they play in our lives 是介词短语作后置定语修饰 rethink ，其中 they play in our lives 是省略 that /which 的定语从句，修饰 role 。 翻译 : 在他们的新书《出行之道 : 如何夺回我们的街道并改变我们的生活》中，作者呼吁重新审视街道及其在我们生活中扮演的角色。 ) ( 1. decline n . 下降 2. bother v . 使担忧 3. destroy v . 摧毁 4. destruction n . 破坏 5. alarm n . 惊恐 6. champion v . 捍卫 7. decent adj . 宜居的 8. pack sb. into sth. 在 ( 有限空间里 ) 塞进 ( 大量的人 ) 9. take back 夺回 10. call for ( 公开 ) 要求 11. make way for 给让路 12. call on sb. to do sth. 呼呼某人做某事 13. rush through 快速通过 14. account for 考虑到 ) 综合实战演练 Passage 1 (2025-2026学年湖南省邵阳市高二上学期9月拔尖创新班联考英语试题)Living in a house made of fungi(真菌) may sound like something from a sci-fi movie. But a new study in Cell Reports Physical Science shows that we’re getting closer to making it a reality. Normally, people use cement(水泥) to build houses. However, it can harm the environment. Chatham House, a think tank, reported that more than 4.4 billion tons of cement produced every year are responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The research team added special bacteria to fungal mycelium(菌丝体), which connects fungal networks underground like roots. The bacteria create calcium carbonate(碳酸钙), the substance in eggshells, making the soft mycelium hard and strong. This process, called biomineralization(生物矿化), uses tiny, living things to grow building materials. While other biomineralized building materials typically last only a few days or weeks, this new material stays strong for at least a month. This might be because, while the bacteria made the mycelium hard, the structure it forms also makes the bacteria stronger. When bacteria live within a material for longer, they can do cool things like fixing themselves when damaged and cleaning up pollution, said the UK Institution of Mechanical Engineers. “However, before using the new material for homes or other buildings, more testing is needed,” Avinash Manjula from Northeastern University in the US told CNN. He mentioned that small experiments don’t reflect the real strength of the material. “I think in the future, they could be useful for single-story buildings, these smaller structures — it’s very much feasible.” he said. Another study shows that biomineralization has already been widely applied in many fields, including repairing ancient buildings and making soil stable. While looking promising in labs, it faces significant challenges in real-world applications. Releasing these microbes into the environment could harm nature or people, as there are toxic byproducts(有毒的副产品) that need careful management. Different places have their own rules, making it tough to use these technologies everywhere. Moreover, construction biotechnology needs experts from diverse fields, such as biology, engineering and materials science, to work together but they often operate independently. 1. What is the problem with using cement to build houses according to the passage? A. It’s not strong enough. B. It consumes too much energy C. It’s too expensive. D. It’s bad for the environment. 2. What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Achievable. B. Affordable. C. Impossible. D. Comfortable. 3. What can be inferred about the current stage of the new fungal building material? A. It will soon replace cement in large-scale construction. B. It is already widely used in repairing ancient structures. C. It requires further real-world testing before practical application. D. It produces no toxic byproducts during production. 4. What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about? A. The challenges of using biomineralized materials. B. The future of biomineralized materials. C. The wide application of biomineralization. D. The harmful effects of construction biotechnology. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了真菌建筑材料的研发、优势，以及其实际应用前需解决的测试与挑战。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Normally, people use cement (水泥) to build houses. However, it can harm the environment. Chatham House, a think tank, reported that more than 4.4 billion tons of cement produced every year are responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. (通常，人们用水泥建房。然而，水泥会危害环境。智库查塔姆研究所报告称，每年生产的44亿多吨水泥约占全球二氧化碳排放量的8%)”可知，用水泥建房的问题在于它对环境有害。故选D项。 2. 词句猜测题。根据第五段中的““However, before using the new material for homes or other buildings, more testing is needed,” Avinash Manjula from Northeastern University in the US told CNN. He mentioned that small experiments don’t reflect the real strength of the material. “I think in the future, they could be useful for single-story buildings, these smaller structures — it’s very much feasible.” he said. (“然而，在将这种新材料用于家庭或其他建筑之前，还需要进行更多的测试，”美国东北大学的阿维纳什·曼朱拉告诉CNN。他提到小实验并不能反映材料的真实强度。他说：“我认为，在未来，它们可以用于单层建筑，这些较小的结构，这是非常feasible。”)”可知，前文提到材料需更多测试，但专家认为其用于小型建筑是有可能实现的。由此可知，划线词feasible意为“可实现的”。故选A项。 3. 推理判断题。根据第五段中的““However, before using the new material for homes or other buildings, more testing is needed,” Avinash Manjula from Northeastern University in the US told CNN. (“然而，在将这种新材料用于家庭或其他建筑之前，还需要进行更多的测试，”美国东北大学的阿维纳什•曼朱拉告诉CNN)”以及第七段中的“While looking promising in labs, it faces significant challenges in real-world applications.(虽然在实验室中前景良好，但它在实际应用中面临重大挑战)”可推知，这种新型真菌建筑材料在实际应用前需要进一步的现实测试。故选C项。 4. 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“While looking promising in labs, it faces significant challenges in real-world applications. Releasing these microbes into the environment could harm nature or people, as there are toxic byproducts (有毒的副产品) that need careful management.(尽管这种材料在实验室中前景良好，但在实际应用中却面临着重大挑战。将这些微生物释放到环境中可能会危害自然环境或人类，因为其产生的有毒副产品需要谨慎处理)”及最后一段“Different places have their own rules, making it tough to use these technologies everywhere. Moreover, construction biotechnology needs experts from diverse fields, such as biology, engineering and materials science, to work together but they often operate independently.(不同地区有各自的规定，这使得这些技术难以在所有地方推广使用。此外，建筑生物技术需要来自生物学、工程学、材料科学等不同领域的专家合作，但这些专家往往各自开展工作)”可知，最后两段主要讨论了生物矿化材料应用面临的挑战。故选A项。 Passage 2 (2025-2026学年安徽省高二上学期9月秋季检测英语试题)To help address the elder care challenge, a team of MIT engineers is looking to robots. They have built and tested the Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot, or E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars(把手) that follows a person from behind. A user can walk independently or lean on the robot’s arms for support. The robot can support the person’s full weight, lifting them from sitting to standing and the other way round. And the arms of the robot can support them by rapidly inflating(充气) side airbags if they begin to fall. With their design, the researchers hope to prevent falls, which today are the leading cause of injury in adults who are 65 and older. “Many older adults don’t realize the risk of falls and refuse to use walking sticks, which are inconvenient, while others overestimate(高估) the risk and may not do exercise, leading to poor mobility,” says Harry Asada, the Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT. “Our aim is to provide older adults having the balance problem with robotic handlebars for holding their body. The handlebars can go anywhere and provide support anytime, whenever they need it,” Asada says. “Elder care conditions can change every few weeks or months. We’d like to provide continuous support as a person’s disability or mobility changes with age.” At present, the robot is run by remote control. In the future, the team plans to improve the robot’s functionality, allowing it to autonomously(自动地) follow and physically help a user. “I think elder care is the next great challenge,” says E-BAR designer Roberto Bolli. “All the data points to a shortage of caregivers, a sharp increase in elderly population, and a strong desire for elderly people to age in place. We see it not only as an unexplored field in America, but also a naturally interesting challenge for robots.” 5. How does E-BAR respond if a user begins to fall? A. It calls a caregiver. B. It sounds an alarm. C. It blows up the airbags. D. It reaches out the handlebars. 6. What’s one feature of E-BAR Asada stresses? A. The affordable price. B. The flexible material. C. The novel appearance. D. The general applicability. 7. What message does Roberto Bolli deliver in the last paragraph? A. The healthcare system needs to be improved. B. Social developments change with the times. C. There will possibly be a huge market for E-BAR. D. More research is required to invent robots like E-BAR. 8. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Role of Robots in Future Life. B. A Robotic Solution for Elderly Support. C. Ways to Improve Elderly People’s Mobility. D. The Challenges of Elder Care in Modern Society. 【答案】5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了MIT的工程师团队研发的一款非常人性化的机器人，它通过跟随式机械扶手和充气气囊系统，为老年人提供身体支撑，防止老人在居家活动时跌倒。 5. 细节理解题。根据第二段的“And the arms of the robot can support them by rapidly inflating (充气) side airbags if they begin to fall. (如果他们快要摔倒，机器人的手臂可以通过快速充气让侧边气囊膨胀来支撑他们)”可知，当人要摔倒时，机器人的手臂会通过快速给侧面的安全气囊充气来提供支撑。故选C。 6. 细节理解题。根据第四段Asada说的话“Our aim is to provide older adults having the balance problem with robotic handlebars for holding their body. The handlebars can go anywhere and provide support anytime, whenever they need it (我们的目标是为有平衡问题的老年人提供机器人把手来支撑他们的身体。把手可以移动到任何地方，随时随地提供支持)”可知，E-BAR能在老年人需要时随时随地提供支持，具有普遍的适用性。故选D。 7. 推理判断题。根据最后一段““I think elder care is the next great challenge,” says E-BAR designer Roberto Bolli. “All the data points to a shortage of caregivers, a sharp increase in elderly population, and a strong desire for elderly people to age in place. We see it not only as an unexplored field in America, but also a naturally interesting challenge for robots.” (“我认为老年人护理是下一个巨大的挑战，”E-BAR设计师罗伯托·博利说。“所有的数据都表明，护理人员短缺，老年人口急剧增加，老年人在当地养老的愿望强烈。我们认为这不仅是美国尚未开发的领域，而且对机器人来说也是一个自然有趣的挑战。”)”可知，Roberto Bolli认为老年护理是重大挑战，存在护理人员短缺、老年人口激增以及老年人希望在家养老等情况，机器人同样面临巨大的挑战，危机中往往蕴含着转机，由此可推断，E-BAR存在巨大的潜在市场。故选C。 8. 主旨大意题。文章主要围绕MIT团队研发的E-BAR机器人展开，介绍了它为老年人提供身体支持、防止跌倒的功能、设计理念、现状及未来计划等，B项“一款用于协助老年人的机器人解决方案”适合用作文章标题。故选B。 Passage 3 (2025-2026学年湖南省长沙市名校联考联合体高二上学期第一次联考(暨入学模拟考试)英语试题)Sofie Roux, 26, was on a work trip to Malawi with her physician parents in 2019 when she befriended a girl named Faith. Their relation was close over their love of art and their future dreams: Roux wanted to be an architect; Faith, an animator(动画设计师). But Faith’s school had no electricity — let alone the technology to teach computer animation. Roux, who grew up spending her summers in Africa, had raised funds for computers to make STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — education in Africa more accessible. The lack of electricity at Faith’s school showed another difficulty. At 16, Roux found herself in her backyard designing and building a computer lab inside a recycled shipping container. She named the creation a BloomBox(绽放盒子). Roux filled the lab with computing equipment, and then topped it with a solar roof for dependable power. In the summer of 2021, Roux took it to Faith’s high school in Blantyre, Malawi. Once introduced, the BloomBox caught the attention of the Malawi Ministry of Education. “They want everyone to be very technologically literate(通晓的) by 2063,” Roux says, “and that starts with making sure that young people have contact with technology and creative maker spaces.” The ministry agreed a plan to build 70 more labs across the country. To enlarge, however, Roux and a team of 30 professionals needed to solve problems of productivity, safety, and transportation to faraway communities. BloomBox Design Labs formed in 2023 as a public benefit company after moving all production to Malawi and South Africa to bring down costs, reduce transport time, and hire local workers. Today, Roux’s friend Faith studies art and design at the University of Malawi. When Roux finishes the 70 planned labs, they will reach 200,000 students so that their love of learning can bloom. 9. Why did the close relationship between Roux and Faith form? A. They had similar backgrounds. B. They shared a similar passion. C. They grew up in the same place. D. They aimed for the same career. 10. In what sense can a BloomBox be a solution to Faith’s school? A. It runs quickly. B. It’s easy to operate. C. It can power itself. D. It includes computers. 11. What’s the basic condition for the goal of the Ministry of Education? A. Training STEAM teachers. B. Ensuring technology access. C. Securing government funding. D. Establishing 70 BloomBoxes. 12. What’s the best title for the text? A. Big Things Bloom in Small Spaces B. A BloomBox Changes a Malawi Girl C. STEAM Education Spreads in Africa D. Small Labs Benefit the Whole Africa 【答案】9. B 10. C 11. B 12. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sofie Roux设计并建造“绽放盒子”电脑实验室，助力非洲教育发展。 9. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Their relation was close over their love of art and their future dreams: Roux wanted to be an architect; Faith, an animator (动画设计师).(她们因为对艺术的热爱和对未来的梦想而关系亲密：Roux想成为一名建筑师；Faith想成为一名动画设计师。)”可知，Roux和Faith之间关系亲密是因为她们有相似的热情，对艺术和未来梦想的热爱。故选B。 10. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The lack of electricity at Faith’s school showed another difficulty.(Faith学校缺乏电力的情况让她意识到了另一个难题。)”和“Roux filled the lab with computing equipment, and then topped it with a solar roof for dependable power.(Roux在实验室里装满了计算设备，然后在上面安装了一个太阳能屋顶，以提供可靠的电力。)”可知，BloomBox可以为自己供电，这是它能够解决Faith所在学校问题的一个关键方面，因为学校没有电。故选C。 11. 细节理解题。根据第三段中““They want everyone to be very technologically literate (通晓的) by 2063,” Roux says, “and that starts with making sure that young people have contact with technology and creative maker spaces.”(Roux说：“他们希望到2063年，每个人都能掌握技术知识，而这首先要确保年轻人能够接触到技术和创意制造空间。”)”可知，确保年轻人能够接触到技术是教育部目标的基本条件。故选B。 12. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“At 16, Roux found herself in her backyard designing and building a computer lab inside a recycled shipping container. She named the creation a BloomBox (绽放盒子).(16岁时，Roux发现自己正在后院设计并建造一个装在回收的集装箱内的计算机实验室。她将自己的创作命名为“绽放盒子”。)”可知，文章主要讲述了Sofie Roux设计并建造了一个名为“绽放盒子”的电脑实验室，这个实验室被安装在一个回收的集装箱内，并且配备了太阳能屋顶以提供可靠的电力。这个创新的项目不仅解决了Faith所在学校没有电和电脑的问题，还引起了马拉维教育部的注意，并计划在全国范围内推广。因此，文章的最佳标题是“Big Things Bloom in Small Spaces(小空间绽放大事物)”。故选A。 Passage 4 (2025-2026学年山东省日照市高二上学期开学考试英语试题)At any given moment, millions of people suffer from undiagnosed(未确诊) health conditions—diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or even early signs of neurological diseases—that could be detected earlier with better monitoring. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that delayed diagnosis contributes to nearly 20% of preventable health complications(并发症). What if there was a way to continuously track key health markers without invasive blood tests or frequent doctor visits? Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smart contact lens(隐形眼镜) that can analyze tears to monitor health in real time. Inspired by the natural composition of tears, the lens uses ultra-thin sensors to detect changes in these substances. Their waves can indicate dehydration, high blood sugar, or even signs of stress. The new technology is built on a flexible hydrogel(水凝胶) equipped with biological sensors that react to specific biomarkers. When these substances interact with the sensors, the lens sends out light signals that can be captured by a smartphone camera. An accompanying app then translates these signals into easy-to-understand health data, warning the wearer if any levels fall outside the normal range. The hydrogel material is comfortable for extended wear and minimizes wear-related stress, making it suitable for daily use. Additionally, the lens is designed to maintain clear vision while performing its monitoring functions, ensuring no damage to the wearer’s sight. In tests, the lenses successfully detected abnormal sugar levels in diabetic patients within seconds. When the smartphone app processes the light signals, it provides instant feedback, allowing users to take immediate action if necessary. “While further clinical testing is needed before this technology can be widely adopted, our work represents a major step forward in non-invasive health monitoring,” said Dr. Elena Vasquez from Stanford University. “Future versions could integrate additional features, such as drug delivery for conditions like glaucoma, which will be a key focus of our next research phase. We are also exploring partnerships with healthcare providers to make this technology accessible to underserved populations.” 13. What does the author stress in paragraph 1? A. The urgency for early detection of health issues. B. The inefficiency of traditional diagnostic methods. C. The growing burden of deadly diseases worldwide. D. The high cost of monitoring people’s health condition. 14. Why is a hydrogel used in the smart contact lens? A. To change the contact lens’ color. B. To replace the smartphone camera. C. To store real-time health data. D. To ensure comfort and clear vision. 15. What is Dr. Elena Vasquez’s suggestion about? A. The future plans of the research. B. The limitations of future version. C. The challenges of producing the lenses. D. The practical applications of the technology. 16. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Tears Uncover Your Health Secret. B. Contact Lens cure Diseases. C. Smart Lens detect Diseases Early. D. Hydrogel Improves Eyesight. 【答案】13. A 14. D 15. A 16. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要介绍了研究人员开发的一种创新智能隐形眼镜技术，该技术能够通过分析眼泪实时监测健康状况。 13. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“At any given moment, millions of people suffer from undiagnosed (未确诊) health conditions—diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or even early signs of neurological diseases—that could be detected earlier with better monitoring. (在任何时刻，都有数以百万计的人患有未被确诊的健康问题——如糖尿病、维生素缺乏症，甚至神经系统的早期病变——而这些病症若能通过更有效的监测手段提前发现，将会好得多。)”以及“the World Health Organization estimates that delayed diagnosis contributes to nearly 20% of preventable health complications(世界卫生组织估计，诊断延误导致了近 20%的可预防健康并发症的发生。)”可知，作者强调了早期发现健康问题的重要性以及延误诊断的严重后果，突出了对健康问题早期检测的紧迫性。故选A项。 14. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The hydrogel material is comfortable for extended wear and minimizes wear-related stress, making it suitable for daily use. Additionally, the lens is designed to maintain clear vision while performing its monitoring functions, ensuring no damage to the wearer’s sight.(这种水凝胶材料佩戴舒适，可长时间使用，并能有效减轻佩戴带来的压力，因此非常适合日常佩戴。此外，镜片的设计能够保证在执行监测功能的同时保持清晰的视力，确保不会对佩戴者的视力造成损害。)”可知，水凝胶被用于智能隐形眼镜中是为了确保舒适和清晰视力的，同时还能进行监测功能。故选D项。 15. 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“Future versions could integrate additional features, such as drug delivery for conditions like glaucoma, which will be a key focus of our next research phase. We are also exploring partnerships with healthcare providers to make this technology accessible to underserved populations.(未来的版本可能会加入更多功能，比如针对诸如青光眼等病症的药物输送功能，这将是我们在下一研究阶段的重点关注内容。)”可知，Dr. Elena Vasquez提到了未来的研究计划，包括进一步的临床测试、未来版本的附加功能以及与医疗机构合作等。故选A项。 16. 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smart contact lens (隐形眼镜) that can analyze tears to monitor health in real time.(研究人员开发出了一款具有开创性的智能隐形眼镜，它能够分析眼泪成分，从而实时监测健康状况。)”以及通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了智能隐形眼镜技术，该技术可以实时监测健康状况，包括检测血糖水平、脱水、压力等。文章强调了这项技术的创新性和潜力，以及未来的发展计划。因此，C选项 “Smart Lens detect Diseases Early(智能眼镜片能早期检测疾病)”概括文章主要内容，符合标题。故选C项。 Passage 5 (2024-2025学年安徽省亳州市高二下学期7月期末英语试题) How Technology is Transforming the Education Rapid changes in technology influence education on a large scale. In the past education system, many students could not get educational opportunities due to a lack of resources. Thanks to the availability of technology, it has made easy accessibility of learning resources for students at any place. Learning management systems enable teachers to track student progress, identify areas of improvement, and provide targeted feedback. 1 . Today an increasing number of students prefer the online learning platform for getting an education. Online study not only provides the best education to students in their own place but also helps them to develop a better environment of learning. 2 . If students seriously take online classes, they can acquire all the essential skills as regular university students have. Rapid advancement in technology not only helps students but also teachers in teaching effectively. 3 . It is essential that the teacher should adopt technology-based learning to meet the teaching goals. Education institutes should motivate teachers to use technology as a supporting tool in teaching. Online assignment help service has set an example in the education industry. 4 . Adaptive learning platforms utilize data analytics to assess students’ strengths and weaknesses, enabling personalized learning pathways. Through adaptive algorithms, students receive customized content, exercises, and assessments based on their learning pace and preferences. This individualized approach enhances student outcomes by providing targeted support and addressing specific learning gaps. Thus, the advancement in technology plays a significant role in accelerating the learning of students. Adopting technology-based learning allow students to enhance more knowledge of a subject and develop several skills. 5 . A. It builds the motivation for self-learning B. The future of technology surely will benefit the whole society C. Thanks to technology, education has been changing greatly in many ways D. Teachers can use technology tools to make their lessons easy and funny E. Technology has made it possible to tailor education to individual student needs F. It helps students to perform well in academic tasks and boost their academic scores G. This kind of education improves students’ thinking research ability and decision-making power 【答案】1. F 2. A 3. D 4. E 5. G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了技术革新对教育体系的全面影响。 1. 上文‌“Learning management systems enable teachers to track student progress, identify areas of improvement, and provide targeted feedback. (学习管理系统使教师能够跟踪学生进度、识别改进领域并提供针对性反馈。)”介绍了技术对教学管理的优化，让教师能够跟踪学生进度，并提供针对性反馈。F选项‌“It helps students to perform well in academic tasks and boost their academic scores (它帮助学生更好完成学业任务并提高成绩)”与上文构成因果关系，说明技术管理带来的直接效益，且句中‌“it”指代前文技术应用。故选F项。 2. 上文‌“Online study not only provides the best education to students in their own place but also helps them to develop a better environment of learning. (在线学习不仅提供优质教育，还帮助学生营造更好学习环境。)”强调在线教育优势。A选项‌“It builds the motivation for self-learning (它能培养自主学习动力)”递进补充在线教育的深层价值，与‌“better environment”形成能力培养的递进关系。故选A项。 3. 上文‌“Rapid advancement in technology not only helps students but also teachers in teaching effectively (技术快速发展不仅帮助学生，也提升教师教学效能)”引出技术对教师的支持。D选项‌“Teachers can use technology tools to make their lessons easy and funny (教师运用技术工具使课堂轻松有趣)”具体例证技术如何赋能教学，与下文‌“technology-based learning”形成呼应。故选D项。 4. 下文‌“Adaptive learning platforms utilize data analytics...(自适应学习平台运用数据分析...)”详述个性化学习技术。E选项‌“Technology has made it possible to tailor education to individual student needs (技术使因材施教成为可能)”作为总起句，与下文构成‌“观点+例证”关系，其中‌“tailor”与‌“adaptive”形成关键词复现。故选E项。 5. 上文‌“Adopting technology-based learning allow students to enhance more knowledge of a subject and develop several skills. (采用以技术为基础的学习方式，可以让学生增强对某一学科的更多知识，并培养多种技能。)”总结技术教育优势。G选项‌“This kind of education improves students’ thinking research ability and decision-making power (这种教育提升学生思维研究能力与决策力)”从认知维度补充技术教育的深层影响，与‌“develop several skills”形成具体化对应。故选G项。 Passage 6 (2024-2025学年四川省广安市高二下学期7月期末英语试题) Green Roofs: Breathing Life into Concrete Jungles Imagine concrete jungles turning into living landscapes. Across global cities, rooftops are being transformed into gardens, creating what we call green roofs. 6 Originally popularized in Germany in the 1960s, this innovative approach is now a worldwide nature-based solution to urban environmental crises, demonstrating how cities can harmonize with ecosystems. Natural Cooling Systems The most immediate benefit lies in cooling overheated cities. 7 The soil and plants act as natural blockers, reducing surface temperatures by up to 40°C in summer. This significantly decreases the ‌“urban heat island” effect where cities become markedly warmer than surrounding rural areas. Consequently, buildings require less air conditioning. Such temperature regulation also improves air quality by reducing ozone formation. Stormwater Managers Another critical function involves managing stormwater. During heavy rainfalls, traditional roofs cause rapid runoff, often resulting in drainage systems overflowing. Green roofs work like sponges, absorbing about 70% of rainfall. And through their layered structure of soil, drainage mats, and plants, green roofs also filter heavy metals and pollutants from rainwater. 8 Biodiversity Sanctuaries (保护区) These raised gardens also create vital habitats for birds, insects, and pollinators (传粉者) in areas where natural spaces are rare. Even simple green roofs with native plants support dozens of insect species. 9 . Urban ecologists confirm that such mini-ecosystems strengthen city recovery ability by maintaining pollination networks and natural pest control. In cities like London and Chicago, rare bird species have been observed nesting on high-rise green roofs. 10 From lowering energy bills to creating wildlife corridors and reducing flood risks, green roofs demonstrate how mixing architecture with ecology can build healthier, more sustainable cities for our future. As climate change worsens, these sky-high gardens symbolize humanity’s potential to coexist creatively with nature. A. These habitats play a key role in urban ecology B. Thus, they prevent water pollution effectively C. Green roofs offer multiple environmental benefits D. Research claims that they remove heat islands entirely E. This is achieved by adding plants and soil on rooftops F. Such designs also lower construction costs significantly G. This concept represents a shift from fighting nature to working with it 【答案】6. G 7. E 8. B 9. A 10. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了绿色屋顶这一创新概念，阐述了它在降温、管理雨水、保护生物多样性等方面的环境益处，体现了建筑与生态结合对城市可持续发展的作用。 6. 上文“Across global cities, rooftops are being transformed into gardens, creating what we call green roofs.(在全球的城市中，屋顶正在被改造成花园，形成了我们所说的绿色屋顶)”引出绿色屋顶这一概念，G选项“This concept represents a shift from fighting nature to working with it.(这一概念代表了从与自然对抗到与自然合作的转变)”进一步说明绿色屋顶概念的意义，与上文衔接自然，解释了这种转变的含义。故选G项。 7. 上文“The most immediate benefit lies in cooling overheated cities.(最直接的好处在于为过热的城市降温)”指出绿色屋顶的降温好处，E选项“This is achieved by adding plants and soil on rooftops.(这是通过在屋顶上添加植物和土壤来实现的)”说明实现降温的具体方式，与上文逻辑紧密，解释了如何达到降温效果。故选E项。 8. 上文“Green roofs work like sponges, absorbing about 70% of rainfall. And through their layered structure of soil, drainage mats, and plants, green roofs also filter heavy metals and pollutants from rainwater.(绿色屋顶像海绵一样，吸收大约70%的降雨。通过土壤、排水垫和植物的分层结构，绿色屋顶还能过滤雨水中的重金属和污染物)”介绍了绿色屋顶对雨水的吸收和过滤作用，B选项“Thus, they prevent water pollution effectively.(因此，它们能有效防止水污染)”说明这种作用带来的结果，与上文因果关系明确。故选B项。 9. 上文“These raised gardens also create vital habitats for birds, insects, and pollinators (传粉者) in areas where natural spaces are rare. Even simple green roofs with native plants support dozens of insect species.(这些高架花园还为鸟类、昆虫和传粉者在自然空间稀缺的地区创造了重要的栖息地。即使是种植本土植物的简单绿色屋顶也能支持数十种昆虫物种)”强调了绿色屋顶对生物栖息地的创造作用，A选项“These habitats play a key role in urban ecology(这些栖息地在城市生态中起着关键作用)”进一步说明这些栖息地的重要性，与上文话题一致，逻辑连贯。故选A项。 10. 下文“From lowering energy bills to creating wildlife corridors and reducing flood risks, green roofs demonstrate how mixing architecture with ecology can build healthier, more sustainable cities for our future.(从降低能源账单到创造野生动物通道和降低洪水风险，绿色屋顶展示了如何将建筑与生态结合，为我们的未来建设更健康、更可持续的城市)”列举了绿色屋顶的诸多好处，C选项“Green roofs offer multiple environmental benefits(绿色屋顶提供多种环境益处)”是对下文内容的概括总结，引出下文具体好处的介绍。故选C项。 Passage 7 (2025-2026学年黑龙江省龙东联盟高二上学期开学考试英语试题)Tim Wilson, an 18-year-old student at Barker College in Sydney, Australia, designed a soft robot that gives reassuring(使安心的) hugs. His 1 was his sister’s frequent trouble getting a good night’s sleep. “I saw the 2 of poor sleep on her,” Tim says. Therefore, for a high-school research project, he 3 to deal with “a real need in the world”. His 4 — a huggable, co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition. Besides returning hugs, Tim’s 5 also copies breathing through its chest(胸膛), which gently rises and falls. “The robot even attempts to 6 its breathing rate to the hugger’s and mirror how fast the hugger’s breathing,” Tim says. “That part proved 7 . After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels. It’s not always going to be mirroring you 8 ,” he adds. “My sister 9 it very cute,” he says. “One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite 10 and reassuring.” Some people 11 emotional support dogs. But some places might not 12 animals. In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a 13 to sick kids. “Being able to assure kids is quite a 14 thing,” Tim says. “But it would be 15 if my product could do it.” 1. A. trip B. destination C. response D. inspiration 2. A. impact B. focus C. advice D. impression 3. A. failed B. decided C. refused D. disagreed 4. A. favorite B. function C. discovery D. solution 5. A. computer B. radio C. machine D. car 6. A. tie B. refer C. match D. combine 7. A. special B. creative C. effective D. difficult 8. A. exactly B. immediately C. carefully D. generally 9. A. made B. kept C. found D. proved 10. A. independent B. relaxing C. responsible D. frightening 11. A. give up B. die from C. figure out D. benefit from 12. A. allow B. feed C. request D. absorb 13. A. difference B. choice C. risk D. chance 14. A. typical B. challenging C. convenient D. promising 15. A. cool B. real C. flexible D. normal 【答案】 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍澳大利亚学生蒂姆·威尔逊为帮妹妹改善睡眠，设计出可拥抱的软机器人并获奖的事。 1. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的灵感来自于妹妹经常难以睡个好觉的问题。A. trip旅行；B. destination目的地；C. response回应；D. inspiration灵感。根据下文“was his sister’s frequent trouble getting a good night’s sleep”及蒂姆设计机器人可知，妹妹的睡眠问题是他的灵感来源。故选D项。 2. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：蒂姆说：“我看到了睡眠不好对她的影响。”A. impact影响；B. focus焦点；C. advice建议；D. impression印象。根据常识和下文的“poor sleep on her”可知，睡眠不足对生活是有影响，所以蒂姆才想要解决这个问题。故选A项。 3. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，在一个高中研究项目中，他决定解决“世界上一个真实存在的需求”。A. failed失败；B. decided决定；C. refused拒绝；D. disagreed不同意。根据上文“his sister’s frequent trouble getting a good night’s sleep.”可知，看到妹妹受睡眠问题困扰，此处指他决定解决这个需求。故选B项。 4. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的解决方案——一个可拥抱的共眠机器人——为他在一场国际比赛中赢得了大奖。A. favorite最喜欢的事物；B. function功能；C. discovery发现；D. solution解决方案。根据下文“co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition.”可知，他的解决方案是一款可拥抱的陪睡机器人为他赢得了国际比赛大奖。故选D项。 5. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：除了回抱，蒂姆设计的这个机器还能通过胸膛模拟呼吸，胸膛会轻轻起伏。A. computer电脑；B. radio收音机；C. machine机器(此处指机器人)；D. car汽车。根据上文“a soft robot”可知，此处指这个机器人(机器)。故选C项。 6. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：蒂姆说：“这个机器人甚至会尝试让自己的呼吸频率与拥抱者的相匹配，并模仿拥抱者的呼吸速度。”A. tie系；B. refer参考；C. match匹配；D. combine结合。根据下文“mirror how fast the hugger’s breathing”可知，机器人会模仿拥抱者的呼吸速度，即让呼吸频率相匹配。故选C项。 7. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事实证明，这部分很难实现。A. special特别的；B. creative有创造力的；C. effective有效的；D. difficult困难的。根据下文“After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels”可知，卧室风扇都可能影响相关数据，说明这部分实现起来很难。故选D项。 8. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它不会总是完全模仿你的呼吸。A. exactly精确地，完全地；B. immediately立刻；C. carefully仔细地；D. generally通常。根据上文“After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels”可知，风扇可能影响数据，由此可推断，机器人无法完全精确地模仿呼吸。故选A项。 9. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我妹妹觉得它很可爱。”A. made制作；B. kept保持；C. found发现，觉得；D. proved证明。根据语境和下文的“One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite ____10____ and reassuring.”可知，此处指妹妹觉得机器人可爱，found符合语境。故选C项。 10. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“让我惊讶的一件事是，她告诉我它非常令人放松且让人安心。”A. independent独立的；B. relaxing令人放松的；C. responsible负责任的；D. frightening令人害怕的。根据上文的““My sister ____9____ it very cute,” he says.”以及下文“and reassuring”可知，妹妹觉得它很可爱，所以此处应填与“让人安心”相近的积极形容词，relaxing符合语境。故选B项。 11. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有些人从情感支持犬那里受益。A. give up放弃；B. die from死于；C. figure out弄明白；D. benefit from从……受益。根据语境和下文的“But some places might not ____12____ animals.”可知，情感支持犬能提供帮助，所以人们从中受益。故选D项。 12. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但有些地方可能不允许养动物。A. allow允许；B. feed喂养；C. request要求；D. absorb吸收。根据下文“In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a ____13____ to sick kids.”可知，有些地方不允许有动物。故选A项。 13. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在超洁净的医院里，动物可能会给生病的孩子带来风险。A. difference差异；B. choice选择；C. risk风险；D. chance机会。根据上文“super- clean hospital”可知，医院需要洁净环境，动物可能带来风险。故选C项。 14. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：蒂姆说：“能让孩子们安心是一件相当有挑战性的事。”A. typical典型的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. convenient方便的；D. promising有前途的。根据上文“In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a ____13____ to sick kids.”以及下文的“But it would be ____15____ if my product could do it.”可知，情感支持犬在某些地方不适用，由此可知，让孩子安心并非易事，有挑战性。故选B项。 15. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“但如果我的产品能做到这一点，那就太酷了。”A. cool酷的，很棒的；B. real真实的；C. flexible灵活的；D. normal正常的。根据上文的““Being able to assure kids is quite a ____14____ thing,” Tim says.”可知，蒂姆认为自己的机器人若能解决让孩子安心的问题，是很棒的事。故选A项。 Passage 8 (2024-2025学年安徽省培优联盟春季联赛高二下学期5月期中英语试题)For most 12-year-olds, any free time after school is spent hanging out with friends, competing in sports, or playing video games. But Alejandro Buxton has another 16 each week: making all natural candles that he 17 online and at a local mall. The idea was inspired by his mother, Patricia Buxton, who had to 18 many of the scented candles after realizing the chemicals within them were 19 her allergies(过敏反应), causing her frequent headaches. “My mom really loves candles,” he said. “It was hard to see that she was 20 .” So, at just 9 years old, Alejandro started experimenting with making his own, mixing 21 like soy and coconut wax(蜡) with essential oils. He 22 his first model after his favorite dinosaur “Jurassic Orange” for its color and fragrance. His mother liked it very much, and the scent didn’t cause her head to 23 . Soon after, Alejandro began selling his products on his own 24 . Now, he is operating his 25 in a location as well. He opened a stand in D. C. ’s Tysons Corner shopping center-making him the youngest 26 at the mall. Besides 27 fellow kids with his business spirit and talent, Alcjandro is also a (n) 28 role model for giving back and making a difference. He 29 some of his profits to a local charity. He said, “We can 30 the world by helping each other.” 16. A. pursuit B. burden C. assignment D. chore 17. A. consults B. sells C. lights D. shows 18. A. sort out B. burn away C. cut up D. give up 19. A. curing B. spreading C. removing D. worsening 20. A. sad B. desperate C. sleepy D. crazy 21. A. products B. ingredients C. foods D. elements 22. A. named B. prepared C. arranged D. advertised 23. A. shake B. nod C. ache D. bend 24. A. store B. website C. stand D. right 25. A. machine B. project C. business D. factory 26. A. inventor B. customer C. maker D. renter 27. A. inspiring B. providing C. presenting D. combining 28. A. honest B. positive C. wealthy D. generous 29. A. owes B. declares C. donates D. reports 30. A. conquer B. rule C. create D. change 【答案】 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述12岁的Alejandro受母亲过敏启发制作天然蜡烛销售，还将利润捐给慈善机构，展现商业天赋与爱心。 16. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但Alejandro Buxton每周还有另一个追求：制作全天然蜡烛，并在网上和当地商场销售。A. pursuit追求；B. burden负担；C. assignment任务；D. chore家务。根据下文“making all natural candles that he 　17　 online and at a local mall”以及语境可知，制作并销售蜡烛的行为是他主动追求。故选A项。 17. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但Alejandro Buxton每周还有另一个追求：制作全天然蜡烛，并在网上和当地商场销售。A. consults咨询；B. sells销售；C. lights点燃；D. shows展示。根据下文“began selling his products”可知，此处指销售蜡烛，sell是原词复现。故选B项。 18. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：这个想法源于他的母亲Patricia Buxton，她意识到蜡烛中的化学物质正在加重她的过敏反应，导致她频繁头痛后，不得不放弃许多香薰蜡烛。A. sort out分类；B. burn away燃烧；C. cut up切碎；D. give up放弃。根据下文“ her allergies(过敏反应), causing her frequent headaches”以及语境可知，因过敏反应严重，母亲不得不放弃使用香薰蜡烛。故选D项。 19. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个想法源于他的母亲Patricia Buxton，她意识到蜡烛中的化学物质正在加重她的过敏反应，导致她频繁头痛后，不得不放弃许多香薰蜡烛。A. curing治愈；B. spreading传播；C. removing移除；D. worsening加重。根据下文“causing her frequent headaches”以及语境可知，这里指化学物质导致过敏反应加重，引发头痛，符合逻辑。故选D项。 20. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“看到她难过很难受。”他说。A. sad难过的；B. desperate绝望的；C. sleepy困倦的；D. crazy疯狂的。根据上文“My mom really loves candles”以及语境可知，这里指母亲因不能使用喜爱的蜡烛而难过，符合语境。故选A项。 21. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以，年仅9岁的Alejandro开始尝试自己制作(蜡烛)，将大豆蜡、椰子蜡等原料与精油混合在一起。A. products产品；B. ingredients成分；C. foods食物；D. elements元素。根据下文“like soy and coconut wax(蜡) with essential oils”以及常识可知，大豆、椰子蜡和精油均为制作蜡烛的成分。故选B项。 22. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他以自己最喜欢的恐龙“侏罗纪之橙”命名了第一个模型，因为它的颜色和香味。A. named命名；B. prepared准备；C. arranged安排；D. advertised宣传。根据下文“his first model after his favorite dinosaur ‘Jurassic Orange’”以及语境可知，这里考查name...after...，表示“以…… 命名”，符合文意。故选A项。 23. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的母亲非常喜欢它，而且这种香味没有让她的头疼痛。A. shake摇晃；B. nod点头；C. ache疼痛；D. bend弯曲。根据上文“causing her frequent headaches”可知，此处指香味不会导致头痛，ache与head构成固定搭配。故选C项。 24. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久之后，Alejandro开始在自己的网站上销售他的产品。A. store商店；B. website网站；C. stand摊位；D. right权利。根据上文“he 17　 online and at a local mall”可知，这里指在网上销售，即在网站上销售。故选B项。 25. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，他也在一个地方经营他的生意。A. machine机器；B. project项目；C. business生意；D. factory工厂。根据上文“Alejandro began selling his products”可知，销售产品属于生意，后文“business spirit”也是提示。故选C项。 26. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他在华盛顿特区的泰森角购物中心开了一个摊位，使他成为商场里最年轻的租户。A. inventor发明家；B. customer顾客；C. maker制造者；D. renter租户。根据上文“He opened a stand in D. C.’s Tysons Corner shopping center”以及语境可知，在商场经营摊位需租赁场地，故为租户。故选D项。 27. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：除了用他的商业精神和天赋激励其他孩子外，Alejandro也是一个积极的榜样，他懂得回馈社会并做出改变。A. inspiring激励；B. providing提供；C. presenting展示；D. combining结合。根据下文“with his business spirit and talent”以及语境可知，这里指作为年轻创业者，他的行为激励其他孩子，符合语境。故选A项。 28. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了用他的商业精神和天赋激励其他孩子外，Alejandro也是一个积极的榜样，他懂得回馈社会并做出改变。A. honest诚实的；B. positive积极的；C. wealthy富有的；D. generous慷慨的。根据下文“giving back and making a difference”可知，回馈社会以及作贡献的行为体现他是积极的榜样。故选B项。 29. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他将部分利润捐赠给当地一家慈善机构。A. owes欠；B. declares宣布；C. donates捐赠；D. reports报告。根据下文“some of his profits to a local charity”以及语境可知，这里考查donate...to...，表示“捐赠给……”，符合“回馈社会”的语境。故选C项。 30. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我们可以通过互相帮助来改变世界。”A. conquer征服；B. rule统治；C. create创造；D. change改变。根据下文“helping each other”以及语境可知，帮助他人带来积极影响，即改变世界。故选D项。 Passage 9 (2025-2026学年河北省秦皇岛市海港区秦皇岛市实验中学高二上学期开学英语试题)Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-old English 1 (invent), has used skin and scales(鳞) from fish to create a new kind of plastic. This kind of plastic will break down in about six weeks. Her invention 2 (win) this year’s James Dyson Award. Lucy Hughes graduated from Sussex University in England, 3 she studied how to design products. As a designer, Ms. Hughes was very aware of 4 wasteful many products were. Plastic 5 (item) are often made from new plastic, used once for a short time, and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself 6 (make) something out of waste instead. After some tests, Ms. Hughes 7 (final) found that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely materials for her product. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “MarinaTex”. MarinaTex is clear and feels 8 plastic, but it’s stronger than ordinary plastic. Ms. Hughes will 9 (award) about US $38,500. She hopes the award money will help 10 (she) with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. 【答案】 1. inventor 2. won/has won 3. where 4. how 5. items 6. to make 7. finally 8. like 9. be awarded 10. her 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了24岁的英国发明家Lucy Hughes利用鱼皮和鱼鳞创造了一种新型塑料，这种塑料可以在大约六周内分解，她的发明赢得了今年的詹姆斯·戴森奖。 1. 考查名词。句意：24 岁的英国发明家Lucy Hughes利用鱼皮和鱼鳞创造出了一种新型塑料。空格处应填名词作Lucy Hughes的同位语，invent的名词形式为inventor，意为“发明家”，不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词。故填inventor。 2. 考查时态。句意：她的这项发明赢得了本年度的詹姆斯·戴森奖。空格处应填谓语动词，根据语境可知，强调“获奖”这一动作发生在过去，使用一般过去时；也可以理解为强调“获奖”的结果对现在有影响(即她现在拥有“获奖”的身份)，使用现在完成时，主语为单数名词，助动词用has。故填won/has won。 3. 查定语从句。句意：Lucy Hughes毕业于英国萨塞克斯大学，在该校期间她学习了产品设计。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词Sussex University，在从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。 4. 考查感叹句。句意：作为一名设计师，Hughes女士非常清楚许多产品被浪费得多么严重。分析句子结构可知，“_____ wasteful many products were”为感叹句，感叹句的句型结构为“How+形容词/副词+主语+谓语！”或“What+名词+主语+谓语！”，此处修饰形容词wasteful，需用how。故填how。 5. 考查名词复数。句意：塑料用品通常由新塑料制成，只用一小段时间就被丢弃。item为可数名词，根据谓语动词are可知，此处应用其复数形式items。故填items。 6. 查非谓语动词。句意：于是她决定挑战自己，用废弃物来制作某种物品。challenge sb to do sth为固定短语，意为“挑战某人做某事”， 空格处应填动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to make。 7. 考查副词。句意：经过多次试验，Hughes女士最终发现，鱼皮和鱼鳞似乎是最适合制作她的产品的材料。空处应填副词作状语修饰动词found，final的副词形式为finally，意为“最终”。故填finally。 8. 考查介词。句意：MarinaTex是透明的，摸起来像塑料，但它比普通塑料更坚固。feel like为固定短语，意为“摸起来像”。故填like。 9. 考查时态语态。句意：Hughes女士将获得约38,500美元的奖金。空格处应填谓语动词，根据语境可知，此处表示将来发生的动作，时态应用一般将来时，且主语Ms. Hughes与award之间为被动关系。故填be awarded。 10. 考查代词。句意：她希望这笔奖金能帮助她尽快将MarinaTex投入使用。空处应填代词作help的宾语，she的宾格形式为her。故填her。 Passage 10 (2024-2025学年山东省威海市高二下学期期末考试英语试题)The China Pavilion(场馆) officially opened on April 13th at the Osaka Expo. 11 (cover) 3,500 square meters, it’s one of the largest self-built overseas pavilions. It features a wide range of exhibits on traditional culture, ecological 12 (civilize) and technological innovation. “Tian Ren He Yi” is an exhibiting sector that focuses on traditional Chinese cultures. Forty-six ancient pictures 13 (choose) from an agricultural encyclopedia have been recreated into digital scenes and art installations(装置). They offer visitors experiences of how agricultural traditions 14 (invent) and practiced in ancient China. 15 section of the pavilion features real-life examples of ecological conservation efforts in various regions of China. One example is in Xiamen, 16 birds have returned to restored habitats. A third section gives some insights into China’s innovative technologies. Among diverse displays, 17 (precious) exhibit is lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-5and Chang’e-6 missions from the moon. Visitors can observe 18 samples in detail through special viewing equipment. The very process of building the China Pavilion also shows the country’s commitment 19 sustainable development. The eco-friendly design of the pavilion enables its 3,700 parts 20 (take) apart and reused. Beyond its technological elements, the pavilion is also elegantly designed in the shape of bamboo scrolls, featuring 119 classic Chinese poems. 【答案】 11. Covering 12. civilization/civilisation 13. chosen 14. were invented 15. Another 16. where 17. the most precious 18. the 19. to 20. to be taken 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大阪世博会上的中国馆的相关信息。 11. 考查现在分词。句意：它占地3500平方米，是最大的自建海外馆之一。设空处为非谓语，cover与其逻辑主语 it(The China Pavilion)之间是主动关系，表示“占地 3500 平方米”，应用现在分词作状语，句首单词首字母大写，故填Covering。 12. 考查名词。句意：它以传统文化、生态文明和科技创新为特色。空处需要名词作宾语，civilize是动词，其名词形式为civilization/civilisation，ecological civilization/civilisation表示“生态文明”，故填civilization/civilisation。 13. 考查过去分词。句意：从一本农业百科全书中挑选的46张古代图片被重新制作成数字场景和艺术装置。 设空处为非谓语，“Forty-six ancient pictures”与“choose”之间是被动关系，即“46 幅古代图片被从农业百科全书中挑选出来”，所以用过去分词chosen作后置定语。故填chosen。 14. 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：他们让游客体验中国古代是如何发明和实践农业传统的。设空处为谓语，“agricultural traditions”与“invent”之间是被动关系，且动作发生在古代，所以用一般过去时的被动语态，主语traditions是名词复数，be动词用were，故填were invented。 15. 考查形容词。句意：展馆的另一部分展示了中国各地生态保护工作的真实案例。根据上文提到“‘Tian Ren He Yi’ is an exhibiting sector”，这里说展馆的另一个部分，another表示“另一个”，修饰名词section，句首单词首字母大写，故填Another。 16. 考查定语从句。句意：厦门就是一个例子，那里的鸟类已经回到了恢复的栖息地。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Xiamen，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where，故填where。 17. 考查形容词最高级。句意：在各种各样的展品中，最珍贵的展品是中国嫦娥五号和嫦娥六号任务从月球带回的月球土壤样本。根据“Among diverse displays”可知，这里是在众多展品中进行比较，要用最高级，precious的最高级是the most precious。故填the most precious。 18. 考查冠词。 句意：参观者可以通过专门的观赏设备对样品进行详细的观察。设空处修饰名词，这里特指前面提到的“lunar soil samples”，所以用定冠词the，故填the。 19. 考查固定搭配。句意：中国馆的建设过程也体现了中国对可持续发展的承诺。commitment to sth.是固定搭配，表示“对……的承诺”，符合句意，故填to。 20. 考查不定式的被动结构。 句意：展馆的环保设计使其3700个部件可以拆卸并重复使用。enable sth. to do sth.是固定结构，“its 3,700 parts”与“take apart”之间是被动关系，所以用不定式的被动结构，故填to be taken。 ( 22 / 22 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $