Unit 4 Then and now单元话题练（语法填空+阅读+完形+语法选择+选词填空+写作）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（沪教版五四学制2024）

Unit 4 Then and now 单元话题热点题型组合练 一、短文填空 Fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letters are given (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) In the early 20th century, the world’s transportation system relied heavily on steam-powered trains and ships. These modes of transportation were slow and required significant amounts of coal to operate. However, the invention of the internal combustion engine in the late 19th century c 1 the way people travelled. By the mid-20th century, cars and aeroplanes had become the primary means of transportation, making travel faster and more efficient. Today, the transportation industry is undergoing another major transformation. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of high-speed trains are changing how we move from place to place. Electric cars, powered by batteries instead of gasoline, are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmental benefits. Similarly, high-speed trains, such as those in Japan and Europe, can travel at speeds of over 300 kilometres per hour, making them a c 2 alternative to air travel for short to medium distances. Despite these advancements, challenges remain. The production of electric vehicles requires rare materials, such as lithium and cobalt, which can have negative environmental impacts. Additionally, the infrastructure needed to support widespread EV adoption, such as charging stations, is still 3 in many parts of the world. Looking to the future, experts predict that autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) will become a reality within the next decade. These vehicles could further t 4 the transportation industry by reducing traffic accidents and improving efficiency. H 5 , concerns about safety and job displacement in the trucking and taxi industries remain. The evolution of transportation over the past century has been remarkable. From steam-powered trains to electric and autonomous vehicles, the way we travel has changed dramatically. As technology continues to advance, it is clear that the transportation systems of the future will be very different from those of the p 6 . 【答案】1．(c)hanged 2．(c)ompetitive 3．(l)acking 4．(t)ransform 5．(H)owever 6．(p)ast 【导语】本文回顾了20世纪以来交通方式的演变，从蒸汽动力的火车轮船，到内燃机推动的汽车飞机，再到如今的电动汽车、高铁，还展望了未来自动驾驶汽车的发展，同时提及当前交通发展面临的挑战。 1．句意：然而，19世纪末内燃机的发明改变了人们的出行方式。根据“However, the invention of the internal combustion engine in the late 19th century...the way people travelled.”及首字母“c”提示可知，此处表示内燃机的发明“改变了”出行方式，“change”意为“改变”，句中时态是一般过去时态，谓语动词使用过去式，“change”的过去式是“changed”。故填(c)hanged。 2．句意：同样，像日本和欧洲的高铁，时速能超过300公里，这使它们成为中短途旅行中一个有竞争力的航空旅行替代方案。根据“Similarly, high-speed trains, such as those in Japan and Europe, can travel at speeds of over 300 kilometres per hour, making them a...alternative to air travel for short to medium distances.”及首字母“c”提示可知，此处表示“有竞争力的”方案，“competitive”意为“有竞争力的”，此处是形容词修饰名词“alternative”，符合语境。故填(c)ompetitive。 3．句意：此外，支持电动汽车广泛普及所需的基础设施，如充电站，在世界许多地区仍然不足。根据“Additionally,the infrastructure needed to support widespread EV adoption, such as charging stations, is still...in many parts of the world.”及首字母“l”提示可知，此处表示基础设施存在“不足”，“lacking”意为“缺乏的、不足的”，符合语境。故填(l)acking。 4．句意：这些车辆（自动驾驶汽车）可能会通过减少交通事故、提高效率，进一步变革交通运输行业。根据“These vehicles could further...the transportation industry by reducing traffic accidents and improving efficiency.”及首字母“t”提示可知，此处表示自动驾驶汽车会“变革”交通行业，“transform”意为“使改变形态、变革”，情态动词“could”后接动词原形。故填(t)ransform。 5．句意：然而，人们对安全以及卡车和出租车行业就业岗位流失的担忧依然存在。根据“...concerns about safety and job displacement in the trucking and taxi industries remain.”及首字母“H”提示可知，前文讲自动驾驶汽车的优势，后文讲担忧，前后为转折关系，“However”意为“然而”，符合逻辑。故填(H)owever。 6．句意：随着技术的不断进步，未来的交通系统显然将与过去的大不相同。根据“As technology continues to advance, it is clear that the transportation systems of the future will be very different from those of the...”及首字母“p”提示可知，此处是“未来”与“过去”对比，“past”意为“过去”，符合语境。故填(p)ast。 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A little girl thought she was not as beautiful as other girls, and nobody liked her. She just stayed at home and didn’t like to talk to 1 (someone). One day, her mother gave her 2 new hair clip (发夹). When she wore it, she looked 3 (beautiful) than before. She wore it to school the next day. On her way 4 school, she noticed many people looking at her. Everyone smiled at her 5 (happy). Most of them said “Hello” to her. She felt strange 6 this never happened in the past. She thought the hair clip made a great difference. She was so glad about all the 7 (thing). She didn’t tell her classmates about her hair clip, but they all expected 8 (know) what happened to her. When she went back home after school, her mother said, “Did you know you left your hair clip at home? I 9 (find) it by the door this morning.” She was 10 (surprise) to hear what her mother said. She didn’t wear the hair clip to school at all. The story tells us not to take our clothes and our looks too seriously. What we think about ourselves is the most important. 【答案】 1．anyone 2．a 3．more beautiful 4．to 5．happily 6．because 7．things 8．to know 9．found 10．surprised 【导语】本文主要讲述的是一个小女孩从不自信到自信的过程。这个故事告诉我们：我们如何看待自己是最重要的。 1．句意：她只是待在家里，不喜欢和任何人说话。根据“nobody liked her”和“didn’t like to talk to” 可知，句子为否定句，否定句中someone需改为anyone，表示“任何人”，故填anyone。 2．句意：一天，她妈妈给了她一个新发夹。根据“new hair clip”可知，此处指“一个新发夹”，表泛指，new以辅音音素开头，所以用不定冠词a修饰，故填a。 3．句意：当她戴上它时，看起来比以前更漂亮了。根据“than before”可知，此处需用形容词比较级作表语，beautiful的比较级为more beautiful，表示“更漂亮的”，故填more beautiful。 4．句意：在她去学校的路上，她注意到很多人在看她。“on one’s way to+地点”表示“在某人去……的路上”，故填to。 5．句意：每个人都开心地对她微笑。此处修饰动词smiled，需用副词形式，happy的副词形式为 happily，表示“开心地”，故填happily。 6．句意：她感到很奇怪，因为这在过去从未发生过。根据“She felt strange”和“this never happened in the past”可知，前后句是因果关系，后句表示原因，所以用because引导原因状语从句，故填because。 7．句意：她对所有这些事情都很开心。根据“all the...”可知，此处需用可数名词复数形式，thing的复数为things，表示“事情”，故填things。 8．句意：她没有告诉同学们关于发夹的事，但他们都想知道她发生了什么。expect to do sth意为“期望做某事”，故填to know。 9．句意：我今天早上在门口发现了它。根据“this morning”可知，此处描述过去发生的动作，需用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式，find的过去式为found，故填found。 10．句意：听到妈妈说的话，她很惊讶。根据主语she可知，此处修饰人，应用形容词surprised作表语，表示“感到惊讶的”，故填surprised。 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 As usual, I spent my Friday working. I joined 1 (many) projects than before so that I wouldn’t think too much about the result of the bar exam (律师资格考试). There 2 (be) still three hours before I knew if I had passed the bar exam. I turned off my computer and tried to stay 3 (relax), but I couldn’t. I went outside for a walk to get some fresh air. I walked near a big farm and looked up at 4 clear blue sky. I tried to breathe 5 (slow) and stay strong, but I was still afraid. I started saying to myself, “What if I don’t pass? What if all 6 (I) hard work went to waste?” I felt like I had to pass the exam to show I was not a loser. Then I started thinking about my past. Many years ago, I finished law school (法学院) in Argentina before moving to the United States. It was very difficult at first. I didn’t speak English very well, 7 some people were not kind to me. Then I had a terrible accident and it took me years 8 (learn) to walk again. But I didn’t give up. I started a family, and my husband and children loved me very much. Even when I was tired, I studied hard. I cooked dinner, helped my children 9 their homework, and still found time to read my law books. I kept trying. That was the real victory. I walked home at 6:00 p.m. and turned on my computer. When I saw the word “Pass”, I 10 (cry) with happiness. 【答案】 1．more 2．were 3．relaxed 4．the 5．slowly 6．my 7．and 8．to learn 9．with 10．cried 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者在参加法律资格考试时，在得知考试结果前，作者回忆自己过去经历的事情，以此来缓解自己的焦虑情绪。 1．句意：我参与了更多的项目，这样一来我就不会过多地去想律师资格考试的结果了。根据“than before”可知，此处应填比较级形式。故填more。 2．句意：还有三个小时我才能知道自己是否通过了律师资格考试。根据“still three hours before I knew if I had passed the bar exam”可知，本句时态为一般过去时，且“three hours”为复数。故填were。 3．句意：我关掉了电脑，试图让自己放松下来，但还是做不到。根据“stay”可知，后需接形容词，“relax”的形容词形式为relaxed“放松的”。故填relaxed。 4．句意：我走到一个大农场附近，抬头望向那湛蓝干净的天空。根据“clear blue sky”可知，此处表示特指。故填the。 5．句意：我努力放慢呼吸节奏，保持镇定，但内心还是充满了恐惧。根据“breathe”可知，此处需填副词修饰动词。故填slowly。 6．句意：要是我所有的努力都白费了，那该怎么办呢？根据“hard work”可知，此处需要形容词性物主代词。故填my。 7．句意：我的英语说得不太好，而且有些人对我也不太友善。根据“I didn’t speak English very well, ... some people were not kind to me.”可知，此处为并列关系。故填and。 8．句意：随后我遭遇了一场严重的事故，好几年的时间我才重新学会走路。根据“it took me years”可知，it takes/took someone time to do something，需用不定式。故填to learn。 9．句意：即使我疲惫不堪，我依然努力学习。我做了晚饭，帮助孩子们完成作业，同时还抽时间研读我的法律书籍。根据“helped my children ... their homework”可知，help sb. with sth.“帮助某人做某事”。故填with。 10．句意：当我看到“通过”这个词时，我高兴得哭了。根据“When I saw the word ‘Pass’”可知，本句时态为一般过去时。故填cried。 二、完形填空 The world is developing fast 1 technology and its uses in our lives. This means that the jobs we have now are changing, and that there will be new jobs in the future. 2 , you won’t be in the same job your whole working life. It’ll be more likely that you will change jobs every few years—especially when you’re early in your job. There are ways to be prepared for the future jobs by building different job skills. It’s a good idea to start 3 these skills early, so you will be ready to jump into these future jobs as they appear. Understanding Digital (数字的) Information Everything is becoming more digital, which means understanding digital information will be important to success in the future jobs. You need to know how to understand and use digital technologies—both software, and hardware—as well as knowing how to read and understand a lot of online information. If you can understand and use digital information, you will be able to learn it quickly and use it to solve problems and make decisions. Being 30 No technology can 4 the creativity of the human mind, and many future jobs will need people to come up with new ideas and put these ideas into real use. This means it is very important to think creatively about problems. If you can imagine ways to solve problems and make new products, you are more likely to be successful in the future jobs. Keeping Learning As new technologies and new jobs appear, it will be more important than ever to be willing to learn new things. Those who can’t or won’t adapt (适应) to these changes will simply get 5 . The workplace is changing fast, and will continue to change. New digital technologies will change nearly every job. So, you should take every chance to learn new skills and technologies, take training classes, and spend time researching and studying up on things that interest you or will be useful for your future jobs. 1．A．because of B．because C．as D．since 2．A．On the other hand B．However C．Unluckily D．What’s more 3．A．learn B．developing C．giving up D．using 4．A．active B．smart C．creative D．patient 5．A．change B．match C．describe D．decide 6．A．left behind B．improved C．happy D．better 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文围绕为未来工作做好准备展开。 1．句意：世界由于科技以及科技在我们生活中的运用而发展迅速。 because of因为，后接名词、代词或动名词等；because因为，后接句子；as作为，由于；since自从，既然。根据“technology and its uses in our lives”可知，此处指由于科技和其运用，世界发展迅速，空后是名词短语，用because of。故选A。 2．句意：而且，你不会一辈子都做同一份工作。 On the other hand另一方面；However然而；Unluckily不幸地；What’s more而且。根据“This means that the jobs we have now are changing, and that there will be new jobs in the future”以及“you won’t be in the same job your whole working life”可知，此处和上文是递进关系。故选D。 3．句意：早点开始培养这些技能是个好主意，这样当这些未来工作出现时，你就可以准备好投身其中了。 learn学习；developing发展；giving up放弃；using使用。根据“It’s a good idea to start...these skills early”可知，是开始培养这些技能，develop skills“培养技能”，start doing sth./start to do sth.“开始做某事”。故选B。 4．句意：有创造力。 active积极的；smart聪明的；creative有创造力的；patient有耐心的。根据“many future jobs will need people to come up with new ideas and put these ideas into real use”可知，未来许多工作需要人们想出新主意，并将其付诸实践，所以要有创造力。故选C。 5．句意：没有技术可以与人类思维的创造力相匹配，许多未来的工作需要人们想出新主意，并将这些想法付诸实践。 change改变；match匹配；describe描述；decide决定。根据“No technology can...the creativity of the human mind”可知，此处指没有技术可以和人类思维的创造力相匹配。故选B。 6．句意：那些不能或不愿适应这些变化的人将会被落下。 left behind留下，遗留；improved提高；happy开心的；better更好的。根据“Those who can’t or won’t adapt (适应) to these changes”可知，不能或不愿适应变化的人将会被落下。故选A。 In the past, most people in Shanghai lived in small, 1 houses called “shikumen”. These houses were built close together, and neighbours often shared kitchens and bathrooms. Today, Shanghai has changed a lot. People now live in tall apartment buildings with modern facilities (设施) like elevators and air conditioning. These buildings are comfortable, but life is also more 2 . Many children stay indoors, playing with their phones instead of running outside. Some old people feel 3 because they don’t talk to their neighbours as much as before. The government is trying to 4 some shikumen areas because they are an important part of the city’s history. A tour guide explains, “These old houses may not have modern facilities, but they hold the 5 of Shanghai’s past. They show how people lived, worked, and helped each other.” Some young people are now interested 6 these traditional houses. They visit them, take photos, and even write books about Shanghai’s history. This helps everyone remember how life has changed—both the good and the bad. 1．A．bright B．traditional C．modern D．public 2．A．expensive B．private C．creative D．colourful 3．A．excited B．proud C．brave D．lonely 4．A．forget B．protect C．imagine D．remember 5．A．jokes B．stories C．news D．songs 6．A．on B．at C．in D．about 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】文章主要讲述了上海过去和现在的居住环境变化，以及政府为保护石库门这一历史遗迹所做的努力，同时提到一些年轻人对传统房屋的兴趣增加，这有助于人们记住生活的变迁。 1．句意：在过去，上海的大多数人住在被称为“石库门”的狭小传统房屋里。 bright明亮的；traditional传统的；modern现代的；public公共的。根据下文“These old houses may not have modern facilities”可知，这些房子是传统的。故选B。 2．句意：这些建筑很舒适，但生活也更加私密。 expensive昂贵的；private私密的；creative有创造力的；colourful多彩的。根据下文“Many children stay indoors, playing with their phones instead of running outside.”可知，现在孩子们待在室内玩手机，说明生活更加私密。故选B。 3．句意：一些老人感到孤独，因为他们不像以前那样和邻居交谈了。 excited兴奋的；proud自豪的；brave勇敢的；lonely孤独的。根据下文“because they don't talk to their neighbours as much as before”可知，老人因为不常和邻居交谈而感到孤独。故选D。 4．句意：政府正试图保护一些石库门地区，因为它们是城市历史的重要组成部分。 forget忘记；protect保护；imagine想象；remember记得。根据下文“because they are an important part of the city's history”可知，政府保护石库门地区是因为它们是城市历史的重要组成部分。故选B。 5．句意：这些老房子可能没有现代设施，但它们承载着上海过去的故事。 jokes玩笑；stories故事；news新闻；songs歌曲。根据下文“They show how people lived, worked, and helped each other.”可知，这些老房子承载着上海过去的故事。故选B。 6．句意：一些年轻人现在对这些传统房屋感兴趣。 on在……上面；at在；in在……里面；about关于。be interested in为固定搭配，意为“对……感兴趣”，符合语境。故选C。 三、语法选择 Rick is 1 “honest” boy and he never knows how to “lie” to others. He has a bad habit. He always points out 2 mistakes directly (直接地) and tells them what is wrong with them. Most of the time, he could get on with people in his town, 3 sometimes he made people around him pretty angry. Once, his cousin just finished work and met him on the street. He invited Rick for dinner, but Rick said, “No, you smell really 4 and you’d better take a shower first.” His cousin was 5 angry that he didn’t talk to him from then on. Rick tried to say sorry to him, but it never worked. The more he said sorry, the 6 his cousin became. He didn’t know why his cousin was so mad. One day, he went to another town 7 some clothes for his birthday. When he walked into a clothes store, a tailor (裁缝) gave 8 a warm welcome and said, “You may try this business suit (西装).” He took it and put it on. It didn’t fit him well, though. “The suit looks so great on you, handsome young man,” she 9 , with a sincere (真诚的) smile. Instead of telling the truth, he replied, “It’s very special, but I want to try another style.” He was surprised that he could say 10 like this. On his way home, he kept thinking about this. He realized that honesty is important and so is how he says things to others. 1．A．a B．an C．the 2．A．other B．others C．others’ 3．A．but B．because C．and 4．A．badly B．good C．bad 5．A．so B．very C．too 6．A．angry B．more angry C．angrier 7．A．buy B．to buy C．buying 8．A．he B．him C．his 9．A．adds B．is adding C．added 10．A．anything B．something C．everything 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．A 6．C 7．B 8．B 9．C 10．B 【导语】本文讲述了Rick是个诚实的男孩，但说话方式不当常惹周围人生气，一次买衣服时裁缝的说话方式让他惊讶，他意识到说话方式的重要性。 1．句意：Rick是个诚实的男孩，他从来不知道如何对别人“撒谎”。 a一个，用于辅音音素开头的单词前；an一个，用于元音音素开头的单词前；the定冠词。此处表示泛指，且honest以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an。故选B。 2．句意：他总是直接指出别人的错误，并告诉他们哪里不对。 other其他的；others其他人；others’其他人的。此处修饰名词mistakes，用所有格，表示“别人的错误”，故选C。 3．句意：大多数时候，他能和镇上的人相处得很好，但有时他会让周围的人相当生气。 but但是；because因为；and和。前后句是转折关系，用but连接，故选A。 4．句意：不，你闻起来真的很臭，你最好先洗个澡。 badly严重地；good好的；bad坏的。根据“you’d better take a shower first”可知，是闻起来很臭，smell是系动词，后接形容词作表语，故选C。 5．句意：他的表弟非常生气，从那以后就不和他说话了。 so如此；very非常；too太。此处是so...that...引导的结果状语从句，表示“如此……以至于……”，故选A。 6．句意：他越说抱歉，他表弟就越生气。 angry生气的；more angry错误表达；angrier更生气的。此处是结构“the+比较级，the+比较级”，表示“越……，就越……”，此处用angrier，故选C。 7．句意：一天，他去另一个城镇买一些生日穿的衣服。 buy买，动词原形；to buy动词不定式；buying动名词。“去另一个城镇”的目的是“买一些生日穿的衣服”，此处用动词不定式表目的，故选B。 8．句意：当他走进一家服装店时，一位裁缝热情地欢迎他，并说：“你可以试试这套西装。” he他，主格；him他，宾格；his他的。give sb. sth.“给某人某物”，此处作宾语，用宾格him，故选B。 9．句意：她真诚地微笑着补充道：“这套西装穿在你身上真好看，帅小伙。” adds添加，动词第三人称单数；is adding现在进行时；added过去式。根据前文可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，动词用过去式，故选C。 10．句意：他很惊讶自己能说出这样的话。 anything任何事；something某事；everything每件事。此处表示惊讶自己能说出这样的话，肯定句中用something，故选B。 四、阅读理解 The other day Roy Price went “home” to his sister’s house. It’s her home now, but it’s also the house he was born in. Pat, his sister hugged him and said, “You haven’t changed much, Roy. Let me see, now—when did we meet last?” “Twenty-five years ago,” he answered. “I came here for a week, do you remember? And I was thirty then.” He added, “You haven’t changed much either.” It was polite for Roy to say so, but it wasn’t true. His sister seemed almost an old lady. The next morning Roy walked through the village alone. The place looked very different. There were lots of traffic signs on the roads and beside the roads. There was a new car park, a new post office and a new bus stop. The railway station was gone! The school was gone. A lot of farm machinery stood in the playground! But Roy’s biggest surprise was the people. He didn’t recognize anybody at all; perhaps because everyone seemed old. He went into the post office and bought some stamps. “Where are all the children and young people?” he asked the postmaster. The old man looked up from his book of stamps. “Children?” he said. “They’re in school, of course. The children have gone to school by bus—to Horham.” Horham was a town about twenty kilometres away. At lunch Pat said, “The village looks nice, doesn’t it?” “It’s all different, Pat. It used to be an exciting place, but now it’s full of old people. I don’t understand...” 1．Roy and his sister Pat hadn’t seen each other ________. A．for a week B．for 25 years C．since Roy was born D．since Pat was born 2．In fact Roy’s sister was ________ when they talked. A．as young as before B．still a little girl C．only 25 years old D．almost an old lady 3．Roy found the village was ________. A．the same as before B．quite different from before C．still very poor D．as exciting as before 4．Roy’s greatest surprise was ________. A．the people B．that the railway station was gone C．that the school was gone D．farm machinery stood in the playground 5．Roy didn’t recognize anybody at all perhaps because ________. A．the people of the village were all newcomers B．he only knew the old man in the post office C．they had become much older than before D．the people he knew had gone to school 6．From the passage, we know that ________. A．Horham was the name of the village B．there was no school in the village before C．the children whom Roy knew had gone to school by bus D．there were many old people in the village 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Roy回到他出生的村庄探望妹妹Pat，发现村庄和居民发生了巨大变化的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“when did we meet last?”以及“Twenty-five years ago”可知，Roy和妹妹Pat上次见面是25年前。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“It was polite for Roy to say so, but it wasn’t true. His sister seemed almost an old lady.”可知，Pat实际上已经像一位老太太了。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The place looked very different.”以及“It’s all different, Pat. It used to be an exciting place, but now it’s full of old people.”可知，村庄与以前完全不同。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“But Roy’s biggest surprise was the people.”可知，Roy最大的惊讶是村里的人。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“He didn’t recognize anybody at all; perhaps because everyone seemed old.”可知，Roy认不出村民是因为他们变老了。故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据“He didn’t recognize anybody at all; perhaps because everyone seemed old.”以及“but now it’s full of old people.”可知，村里有许多老人。故选D。 Computers are now a big part of our daily lives. They are used in many areas such as industry, business, education, and medicine. They help us work faster and more accurately. We use computers at home, in offices, and in schools for tasks like calculating, sorting, filing, and recording. Today, computers are essential for modern society. Without them, our lives would face many difficulties. During the past five decades, computers have improved a lot. Laptops, in particular, are very popular. People use them on trains, planes, and in hotels. Laptops help connect people to their work and classrooms. For example, Westlake College in Virginia has started a program where each of its 1,500 students will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 100-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mails to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. This allows students to do their schoolwork anywhere, whether at home, in a café, or outside. The use of laptops in colleges is becoming more common as technology advances. Laptops are getting more powerful and are similar to desktop computers. They can connect students not only to the Internet but also to libraries and other resources. Officials are studying how laptops can benefit students and are testing similar programs at other universities. At Westlake College, more than 60% of the staff use computers. The laptop program will help teachers include technology in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.” What will computers be like in the future? While we cannot predict exactly what life will be like in a hundred years, we can be sure that future technology will make our lives even more convenient than today. 1．The underlined phrase “five decades” in the second paragraph probably means ________. A．five years B．fifteen years C．fifty years D．a century 2．At Westlake College, the main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ________. A．use for their schoolwork B．access the Internet C．work at home D．connect them to libraries 3．Why is the word “speak” in the second paragraph in quotation marks (引号)? A．They don’t really talk. B．They use the computer language. C．Laptops have speakers. D．None of the above reasons is correct. 4．Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College? A．All teachers use computers. B．1,500 students have laptops. C．It is an old college in America. D．Students there can do everything. 5．“A window on the world” in the fourth paragraph means that students can ________. A．attend lectures on information technology B．travel around the world C．get information from around the world D．have free laptops 6．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．We are sure to know what computers will be like in the future. B．The future program is more successful but more expensive. C．The program is not workable but more interesting. D．We don’t know the result yet but we are sure life in the future will be much more convenient. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文以美国弗吉尼亚州的韦斯特莱克学院的笔记本电脑使用计划为例，说明电脑发展对现代社会及教育领域的变革性影响。 1．词句猜测题。单词“decade”意为“十年”，“five decades”意为“五十年”，选项C的“fifty years”符合题意。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“This allows students to do their schoolwork anywhere, whether at home, in a café, or outside.”可知，笔记本电脑对学生的主要作用是帮助学业，选项A的“用于他们的学业”符合题意。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段的“In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to ‘speak’ with their teachers, their classmates, and their families.”可知，人们用邮件和他人交流，而并非真正的口头对话，所以加了引号，选项A的“他们并不真正交谈”符合题意。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段的“The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 100-year-old college.”可知，韦斯特莱克学院有一百年历史，是一所古老的学院，选项C的“这是美国一所古老的大学”符合题意。故选C。 5．词句猜测题。根据后面的“They can see everything and do everything.”可知，通过电脑可以获取全球的资讯，选项C的“从世界各地获取信息”符合题意。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“While we cannot predict exactly...will make our lives even more convenient than today.”可知，人们无法预测百年后的生活，但确信科技会让生活更加便捷，选项D的“我们还不知道结果，但我们确信未来的生活将会便捷得多”符合题意。故选D。 Life in the Past and Now Life in the past was very different from what it is now. In the past, people used to make their own clothes by hand. They grew their own food and rarely bought things from the market. Communication was slow, mainly by writing letters. Now, we can buy all kinds of clothes in the stores. We have a wide variety of food from all over the world. With the development of technology, we can communicate with others instantly through mobile phones, the Internet and other means. In the past, people had fewer ways to entertain themselves. They might read books or play simple games. But now, we have TV, computers, video games and many other forms of entertainment. However, the fast-paced modern life also brings some problems. People are often stressed out and have less time for their families. But overall, we enjoy the convenience and richness that modern life brings. 1．How did people make clothes in the past? A．They bought them from the store. B．They made them by machine. C．They made them by hand. D．They ordered them online. 2．What was communication like in the past? A．Fast. B．Instant. C．Slow. D．Easy. 3．What forms of entertainment did people have in the past? A．TV and computers. B．Video games. C．Reading books or playing simple games. D．Watching movies in the cinema. 4．What problems does modern life bring? A．People have no money. B．People are stressed out and have less family time. C．There is no entertainment. D．Communication is difficult. 5．What can we infer from the passage? A．Life in the past was better. B．Life now is completely perfect. C．Both past and present life have their own advantages and disadvantages. D．We should go back to the past life. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，对比了过去和现在的生活方式，涵盖服装制作、通信、娱乐方式以及现代生活的优缺点。 1．细节理解题。根据“In the past, people used to make their own clothes by hand.”可知，过去人们制衣的方式是手工制作。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Communication was slow, mainly by writing letters.”可知，过去的通信特点是缓慢的。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the past, people had fewer ways to entertain themselves. They might read books or play simple games.”可知，过去的娱乐形式是读书或玩简单游戏。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“People are often stressed out and have less time for their families.”可知，现代生活的问题是压力和家庭时间减少。故选B。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，全文对比过去与现在生活的优缺点，可推知，过去和现在的生活各有优劣。故选C。 五、任务型阅读 Grandma Li is over seventy years old. She has lived in Beijing all her life. She is being interviewed about life today and in the past. What was your life like in the past? My family lived in a small house. There were no electric lights, only candles (蜡烛). My father was a postman, and he often worked for long hours. My mum was a farm girl before she met my father. Then she didn’t go out to work. There were five children in my family. I still remember the family meals. The food was simple. We could only eat meat once or twice a year. I didn’t go to school because my parents couldn’t afford (承担得起) it. How has your life changed? Transport and travel are easier today. When I was young, I went here and there on foot or sometimes by bike. Now I can take the bus everywhere, and there’s also the underground for people to take. And quite a few people can take a plane to anywhere in the world. The only thing I don’t like, though, is that there’s so much more traffic. Of course, we didn’t have televisions when I was a child. I really enjoy watching TV today in my free time. There are so many good programmes. But some of the shows are too noisy for me, so I don’t like them. Generally speaking, I think life is much better today. We eat better and we live longer. 1．Who made money for Mrs Li’s family when she was young? 2．Why didn’t Mrs Li go to school? 3．How did Mrs Li use to travel? 4．What does Mrs Li like doing when she is free now? 5．What’s the passage mainly about? 6．If you could choose, would you prefer to live in Mrs Li’s past or in modern life? Why? (Give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．Her father. 2．Because her parents couldn’t afford it./Because her family didn’t have enough money. 3．On foot or by bike. 4．Watching TV. 5．Mrs Li’s past life and today’s life. 6．I would choose to live in Mrs Li’s past. Because there was less pollution and traffic in the past. And life was simpler and quieter then. （开放性问题，答案不唯一，合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇访谈，通过采访李奶奶，讲述了她过去和现在的生活对比，包括家庭状况、交通方式、娱乐活动等方面的变化，并探讨了现代生活与过去生活的优劣。 1．根据文章“My father was a postman, and he often worked for long hours.”可知，李奶奶小时候是她的父亲挣钱养家。故填Her father. 2．根据文章“I didn’t go to school because my parents couldn’t afford (承担得起) it.”可知，李奶奶没有上学是因为她的父母承担不起学费。故填Because her parents couldn’t afford it./Because her family didn’t have enough money. 3．根据文章“When I was young, I went here and there on foot or sometimes by bike.”可知，李奶奶小时候常常步行或骑自行车出行。故填On foot or by bike. 4．根据文章“I really enjoy watching TV today in my free time.”可知，李奶奶现在空闲时间喜欢看电视。故填Watching TV. 5．根据文章“She is being interviewed about life today and in the past.”以及后文对过去和现在生活的描述，可知文章主要讲述了李奶奶过去和现在的生活。故填Mrs Li’s past life and today’s life. 6．根据文章对过去和现在生活的描述，可以表达对过去或现代生活的偏好，并给出至少两个合理的理由。例如，选择过去生活可以说因为过去污染和交通较少，生活更简单安静；选择现代生活可以说因为现代交通更便利，娱乐活动更丰富等。故填I would choose to live in Mrs Li’s past. Because there was less pollution and traffic in the past. And life was simpler and quieter then. （开放性问题，答案不唯一，合理即可） Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) The villas were very nice. Beautiful houses, wonderful lawns, and nice gardens. This was the kind of housing estate where John Wood preferred to work. It was just before eleven o’clock at night. After John drove around for the fifth time, he thought that he had found the right house—No. 4. There was no light and the garage (车库) door was open. John parked his car in the next street and then came into the garage. No one would think that a well-dressed gentleman with a white silk scarf and gloves was really an excellent thief. After looking around the house for a while, John got down to work. He searched every room, and before long, his hands were full. He had two necklaces, some gold rings and a purse with a lot of money. He put all the things in his pocket. Then he found a small wall safe (保险箱) in the bedroom. John couldn’t wait to take the valuable things from the safe and put them into his own pocket! But the thief met a problem: he couldn’t open the safe. John wiped a few drops of sweat from his forehead, took off his gloves, and placed them on a chair. Again and again, and finally, he opened the safe. He saw something shining—a huge diamond. At that time, John heard someone opening the front door. It was the owner of the house. John put the diamond in his pocket, ran to the window, climbed out of the house and drove away in the dark. Ten minutes later, the police arrived. After searching the house, the police found an important piece of evidence that could easily tell who the thief was. Do you know what the piece of evidence was? 1．When did the story happen? 2．Why did John think House No. 4 was the right one? 3．Where did John put all the things that he had stolen? 4．How did John feel when he saw the wall safe? 5．What do you think the evidence (证据) was? 6．Was John good at stealing things? Why or why not? 【答案】1．It happened just before eleven o’clock at night. 2．Because there was no light and the garage door was open. 3．He put all the stolen things in his pocket. 4．He felt eager (couldn’t wait) to take the valuable things from it. 5．It was a pair of gloves John left behind. (Because he left his gloves on a chair in the house, which could have his fingerprints.) 6．No, he wasn’t. Because he left his gloves in the house when he ran away, which could let the police find him easily. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了小偷约翰·伍德在高档住宅区作案的过程。 1．根据“It was just before eleven o’clock at night.”可知，故事发生在晚上十一点前，故填It happened just before eleven o’clock at night. 2．根据“he thought that he had found the right house—No. 4. There was no light and the garage door was open.”可知，约翰认为4号房是合适的目标，是因为房子里没有灯光且车库门开着，故填Because there was no light and the garage door was open. 3．根据“He had two necklaces, some gold rings and a purse with a lot of money. He put all the things in his pocket.”以及“John put the diamond in his pocket”可知，约翰把偷来的所有东西都放进了自己的口袋里，故填He put all the stolen things in his pocket. 4．根据“Then he found a small wall safe in the bedroom. John couldn’t wait to take the valuable things from the safe and put them into his own pocket!”可知，“couldn’t wait to”体现出约翰看到墙壁保险箱时急切的心情，故填He felt eager (couldn’t wait) to take the valuable things from it. 5．根据“John wiped a few drops of sweat from his forehead, took off his gloves, and placed them on a chair.”以及“the police found an important piece of evidence that could easily tell who the thief was”可知，约翰在打开保险箱时把手套放在了椅子上，手套上会留下他的痕迹（如指纹），因此关键证据是他的手套，故填It was a pair of gloves John left behind. (Because he left his gloves on a chair in the house, which could have his fingerprints.) 6．开放性试题，结合原文内容回答，言之有理即可。根据“John wiped a few drops of sweat from his forehead, took off his gloves, and placed them on a chair.”可知，他因匆忙逃离留下了手套这一关键证据，所以他不够擅长。故填No, he wasn’t. Because he left his gloves in the house when he ran away, which could let the police find him easily. 六、选词填空 Choose the proper words or phrase to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once（选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次） A．better   B．everyone     C． different   D．maths     E. took care of My grandfather is eighty years old. He always says life is 1 from the past, and he often says that life in the past was 2 and easier. Family life is different. Mother stayed at home in the past and 3 their children, but now 4 is busy working. Most people don’t have time to look after children at home. A．maths   B．too    C． work out   D．to   E. at home And the cars! More and more people drive. In the past we walked five miles to school on schooldays, even in winter. But now children don’t. And the life in school is also different. In 5 class, for example, we used our heads to 6 problems in the past, but now we sometimes use calculators (计算器). Most families have computers now. In the past we didn’t have computers. We didn’t even have lights. My mother had to spend all day cooking in the kitchen. But now we don’t often eat 7 . And people talk less to each other than before. They are too busy to talk, 8 busy to eat, and too busy to think. Life was easy in the past, but now it is quite different. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．E 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．E 8．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者祖父对过去和现在生活差异的感慨，包括家庭生活、交通方式、学校生活以及人们日常交流等方面的变化。 1．句意：他总是说生活与过去不同。根据语境及所给单词可知，此处是指现在的生活与过去不同，用different表示“不同的”。故选C。 2．句意：他经常说过去的生活更好、更容易。根据“and easier”及语境可知，此处是指过去的生活更好，用better表示“更好的”。故选A。 3．句意：过去母亲待在家里照顾孩子。根据“Mother stayed at home in the past”及语境可知，此处是指母亲待在家里照顾孩子，用took care of表示“照顾”。故选E。 4．句意：但是现在每个人都忙着工作。根据“Most people don’t have time to look after children at home.”及语境可知，此处是指现在每个人都忙着工作，用everyone表示“每个人”。故选B。 5．句意：例如，在数学课上。根据“we used our heads to...problems in the past”及语境可知，此处是指数学课上，用maths表示“数学”。故选A。 6．句意：在过去，我们用头脑来解决问题。根据“we used our heads to...problems”及语境可知，此处是指用头脑来解决问题，work out表示“解决”，且to后接动词原形。故选C。 7．句意：但是现在我们不经常在家吃饭。根据“My mother had to spend all day cooking in the kitchen.”及语境可知，此处是指现在不经常在家吃饭，at home表示“在家”。故选E。 8．句意：他们太忙了，没有时间交谈，太忙了，没有时间吃饭，太忙了，没有时间思考。根据“They are too busy to talk...busy to eat, and too busy to think.”及语境可知，此处是too...to...结构，表示“太……太……”。故选B。 将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。 A．even   B．encouraged    C． fun       D．brought   E. helps As we all know, technology, especially AI, has 1 great changes to our lives. Just like many people, I have experienced these changes first-hand. One of the most significant AI tools I use every day is my smartphone. It 2 me study online, connect with friends, and 3 organize my schedule. For example, before exams, I often use AI-powered apps to practice math problems or improve my English listening skills. These tools make learning more 4 and efficient. A．like          B．easier     C． feel    D．conditions   E. ways However, AI has also changed my habits in some 5 I didn’t expect. Sometimes, I rely too much on AI for simple tasks, 6 solving calculations or writing essays. This makes me 7 less confident in doing things on my own. Overall, I think AI is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it makes life 8 and more convenient. On the other hand, it can make us lose some important skills. But as long as we use AI wisely, it can truly make our lives better. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．A 4．C 5．E 6．A 7．C 8．B 【导语】本文主要探讨了人工智能给生活带来的便利与潜在问题。 1．句意：众所周知，科技尤其是人工智能给我们的生活带来了巨大变化。根据“great changes”和备选词汇可知，此处是指带来变化；bring“带来”，动词。此处是现在完成时，谓语动词用has+过去分词。故选D。 2．句意：它帮助我在线学习、联系朋友。根据“...me study online”和备选词汇可知，此处是指帮助；help“帮助”，动词。主语是单数，谓语动词用三单形式。故选E。 3．句意：甚至组织我的日程。根据“study online, connect with friends, and...organize my schedule”和备选词汇可知，此处是递进关系；even“甚至”，副词。故选A。 4．句意：这些工具让学习更有趣高效。根据“more…and efficient”和备选词汇可知，此处是指更有趣；fun“有趣的”，形容词。故选C。 5．句意：然而AI也以我没想到的方式改变了习惯。根据“changed my habits in some...”和备选词汇可知，此处是指方式；way“方式”，名词。故选E。 6．句意：比如解决计算或写论文。根据“solving calculations”和备选词汇可知，此处是举例；like“比如”，介词。故选A。 7．句意：这让我对自己做事感到不自信。根据“less confident”和备选词汇可知，此处是指感觉；feel“感觉”，动词。故选C。 8．句意：一方面它让生活更轻松方便。根据“more convenient”和备选词汇可知，此处是指更容易；easy“容易的”，形容词比较级。故选B。 七、书面表达 1．上周五，你们班就“过去和现在”生活各方面的变化进行了一次热烈的讨论。请根据讨论内容，以“Past and present”为题写一篇短文。 注意事项： 1. 作文必须包含所有相关信息，并适当发挥，语句通顺，上下文连贯； 2. 词数不少于60词，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 3. 文中不得提及真实人名、校名等相关信息。 Past and present Last Friday, our class had a lively discussion about the changes between the past and present. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Past and present Last Friday, our class had a lively discussion about the changes between the past and present. In the past, transport used to be very slow and difficult. People rode bicycles or walked to many places. The environment was cleaner with more trees and less pollution. Life was simpler—families often had fun together without smartphones. Now, things are a lot different from the past. With the development of technology, life today is much easier. People drive cars or take the subway, but the air is not as fresh as before. Children play video games instead of outdoor activities. It’s amazing how much life has changed! 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇材料作文，要求描述过去和现在生活各方面的变化； ②时态：时态以“一般过去时”和“一般现在时”为主，分别描述过去和现在的情况； ③提示：写作要点已给出，包括过去和现在交通、环境、生活方式的对比，考生应注意不要遗漏要点，并适当添加细节，使文章内容丰富。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作背景。借用“上周五班级讨论”来引出下文对过去和现在生活变化的描述； 第二步，具体阐述写作内容。从“交通、环境、生活方式”几个方面对比过去和现在的不同； 第三步，书写结语。表达对生活变化的感慨。 [亮点词汇] ①used to be过去常常是 ②with the development of随着……的发展 ③a lot different from与……大不相同 ④instead of代替 [高分句型] ①In the past, transport used to be very slow and difficult.（“used to be”表示过去常常的状态） ②Now, things are a lot different from the past.（“be different from”表示与……不同） 2．Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “Great changes in my hometown”. (以“我家乡的巨变”为题写作。要求意思明确、内容连贯、不少于60词、标点符号不计入字数。) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文： Great changes in my hometown My hometown is a beautiful city. Great changes have taken place in my hometown over the past few years. In the past, it used to be a quiet place. There was dirty water, bad air, narrow roads and old houses. People could only get around by bike or on foot. Now it has turned into a very modern city. There are many new squares, wide streets, a lot of tall buildings, clean water and fresh air. People can drive a car or take a bus to go anywhere. Now we are enjoying comfortable lives and we are happy to live in this beautiful city. I hope it will be more and more beautiful. 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇话题作文； ②时态：以“一般现在时”和“一般过去时”为主； ③提示：考生需围绕话题进行写作，写出家乡的今昔对比，注意适当添加细节并突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，总起全文，点出家乡巨变； 第二步，今昔对比，写出具体变化； 第三步，总结变化带来的影响，表达对家乡的感情。 [亮点词汇] ① used to be 曾经是 ② take place 发生 ③ get around 四处走动 ④ more and more beautiful 越来越美丽 [高分句型] ① There was dirty water, bad air, narrow roads and old houses. (there be句型) ② I hope it will be more and more beautiful. (宾语从句) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Then and now 单元话题热点题型组合练 一、短文填空 Fill in the blanks with proper words. The first letters are given (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) In the early 20th century, the world’s transportation system relied heavily on steam-powered trains and ships. These modes of transportation were slow and required significant amounts of coal to operate. However, the invention of the internal combustion engine in the late 19th century c 1 the way people travelled. By the mid-20th century, cars and aeroplanes had become the primary means of transportation, making travel faster and more efficient. Today, the transportation industry is undergoing another major transformation. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of high-speed trains are changing how we move from place to place. Electric cars, powered by batteries instead of gasoline, are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmental benefits. Similarly, high-speed trains, such as those in Japan and Europe, can travel at speeds of over 300 kilometres per hour, making them a c 2 alternative to air travel for short to medium distances. Despite these advancements, challenges remain. The production of electric vehicles requires rare materials, such as lithium and cobalt, which can have negative environmental impacts. Additionally, the infrastructure needed to support widespread EV adoption, such as charging stations, is still 3 in many parts of the world. Looking to the future, experts predict that autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) will become a reality within the next decade. These vehicles could further t 4 the transportation industry by reducing traffic accidents and improving efficiency. H 5 , concerns about safety and job displacement in the trucking and taxi industries remain. The evolution of transportation over the past century has been remarkable. From steam-powered trains to electric and autonomous vehicles, the way we travel has changed dramatically. As technology continues to advance, it is clear that the transportation systems of the future will be very different from those of the p 6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A little girl thought she was not as beautiful as other girls, and nobody liked her. She just stayed at home and didn’t like to talk to 1 (someone). One day, her mother gave her 2 new hair clip (发夹). When she wore it, she looked 3 (beautiful) than before. She wore it to school the next day. On her way 4 school, she noticed many people looking at her. Everyone smiled at her 5 (happy). Most of them said “Hello” to her. She felt strange 6 this never happened in the past. She thought the hair clip made a great difference. She was so glad about all the 7 (thing). She didn’t tell her classmates about her hair clip, but they all expected 8 (know) what happened to her. When she went back home after school, her mother said, “Did you know you left your hair clip at home? I 9 (find) it by the door this morning.” She was 10 (surprise) to hear what her mother said. She didn’t wear the hair clip to school at all. The story tells us not to take our clothes and our looks too seriously. What we think about ourselves is the most important. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 As usual, I spent my Friday working. I joined 1 (many) projects than before so that I wouldn’t think too much about the result of the bar exam (律师资格考试). There 2 (be) still three hours before I knew if I had passed the bar exam. I turned off my computer and tried to stay 3 (relax), but I couldn’t. I went outside for a walk to get some fresh air. I walked near a big farm and looked up at 4 clear blue sky. I tried to breathe 5 (slow) and stay strong, but I was still afraid. I started saying to myself, “What if I don’t pass? What if all 6 (I) hard work went to waste?” I felt like I had to pass the exam to show I was not a loser. Then I started thinking about my past. Many years ago, I finished law school (法学院) in Argentina before moving to the United States. It was very difficult at first. I didn’t speak English very well, 7 some people were not kind to me. Then I had a terrible accident and it took me years 8 (learn) to walk again. But I didn’t give up. I started a family, and my husband and children loved me very much. Even when I was tired, I studied hard. I cooked dinner, helped my children 9 their homework, and still found time to read my law books. I kept trying. That was the real victory. I walked home at 6:00 p.m. and turned on my computer. When I saw the word “Pass”, I 10 (cry) with happiness. 二、完形填空 The world is developing fast 1 technology and its uses in our lives. This means that the jobs we have now are changing, and that there will be new jobs in the future. 2 , you won’t be in the same job your whole working life. It’ll be more likely that you will change jobs every few years—especially when you’re early in your job. There are ways to be prepared for the future jobs by building different job skills. It’s a good idea to start 3 these skills early, so you will be ready to jump into these future jobs as they appear. Understanding Digital (数字的) Information Everything is becoming more digital, which means understanding digital information will be important to success in the future jobs. You need to know how to understand and use digital technologies—both software, and hardware—as well as knowing how to read and understand a lot of online information. If you can understand and use digital information, you will be able to learn it quickly and use it to solve problems and make decisions. Being 30 No technology can 4 the creativity of the human mind, and many future jobs will need people to come up with new ideas and put these ideas into real use. This means it is very important to think creatively about problems. If you can imagine ways to solve problems and make new products, you are more likely to be successful in the future jobs. Keeping Learning As new technologies and new jobs appear, it will be more important than ever to be willing to learn new things. Those who can’t or won’t adapt (适应) to these changes will simply get 5 . The workplace is changing fast, and will continue to change. New digital technologies will change nearly every job. So, you should take every chance to learn new skills and technologies, take training classes, and spend time researching and studying up on things that interest you or will be useful for your future jobs. 1．A．because of B．because C．as D．since 2．A．On the other hand B．However C．Unluckily D．What’s more 3．A．learn B．developing C．giving up D．using 4．A．active B．smart C．creative D．patient 5．A．change B．match C．describe D．decide 6．A．left behind B．improved C．happy D．better In the past, most people in Shanghai lived in small, 1 houses called “shikumen”. These houses were built close together, and neighbours often shared kitchens and bathrooms. Today, Shanghai has changed a lot. People now live in tall apartment buildings with modern facilities (设施) like elevators and air conditioning. These buildings are comfortable, but life is also more 2 . Many children stay indoors, playing with their phones instead of running outside. Some old people feel 3 because they don’t talk to their neighbours as much as before. The government is trying to 4 some shikumen areas because they are an important part of the city’s history. A tour guide explains, “These old houses may not have modern facilities, but they hold the 5 of Shanghai’s past. They show how people lived, worked, and helped each other.” Some young people are now interested 6 these traditional houses. They visit them, take photos, and even write books about Shanghai’s history. This helps everyone remember how life has changed—both the good and the bad. 1．A．bright B．traditional C．modern D．public 2．A．expensive B．private C．creative D．colourful 3．A．excited B．proud C．brave D．lonely 4．A．forget B．protect C．imagine D．remember 5．A．jokes B．stories C．news D．songs 6．A．on B．at C．in D．about 三、语法选择 Rick is 1 “honest” boy and he never knows how to “lie” to others. He has a bad habit. He always points out 2 mistakes directly (直接地) and tells them what is wrong with them. Most of the time, he could get on with people in his town, 3 sometimes he made people around him pretty angry. Once, his cousin just finished work and met him on the street. He invited Rick for dinner, but Rick said, “No, you smell really 4 and you’d better take a shower first.” His cousin was 5 angry that he didn’t talk to him from then on. Rick tried to say sorry to him, but it never worked. The more he said sorry, the 6 his cousin became. He didn’t know why his cousin was so mad. One day, he went to another town 7 some clothes for his birthday. When he walked into a clothes store, a tailor (裁缝) gave 8 a warm welcome and said, “You may try this business suit (西装).” He took it and put it on. It didn’t fit him well, though. “The suit looks so great on you, handsome young man,” she 9 , with a sincere (真诚的) smile. Instead of telling the truth, he replied, “It’s very special, but I want to try another style.” He was surprised that he could say 10 like this. On his way home, he kept thinking about this. He realized that honesty is important and so is how he says things to others. 1．A．a B．an C．the 2．A．other B．others C．others’ 3．A．but B．because C．and 4．A．badly B．good C．bad 5．A．so B．very C．too 6．A．angry B．more angry C．angrier 7．A．buy B．to buy C．buying 8．A．he B．him C．his 9．A．adds B．is adding C．added 10．A．anything B．something C．everything 四、阅读理解 The other day Roy Price went “home” to his sister’s house. It’s her home now, but it’s also the house he was born in. Pat, his sister hugged him and said, “You haven’t changed much, Roy. Let me see, now—when did we meet last?” “Twenty-five years ago,” he answered. “I came here for a week, do you remember? And I was thirty then.” He added, “You haven’t changed much either.” It was polite for Roy to say so, but it wasn’t true. His sister seemed almost an old lady. The next morning Roy walked through the village alone. The place looked very different. There were lots of traffic signs on the roads and beside the roads. There was a new car park, a new post office and a new bus stop. The railway station was gone! The school was gone. A lot of farm machinery stood in the playground! But Roy’s biggest surprise was the people. He didn’t recognize anybody at all; perhaps because everyone seemed old. He went into the post office and bought some stamps. “Where are all the children and young people?” he asked the postmaster. The old man looked up from his book of stamps. “Children?” he said. “They’re in school, of course. The children have gone to school by bus—to Horham.” Horham was a town about twenty kilometres away. At lunch Pat said, “The village looks nice, doesn’t it?” “It’s all different, Pat. It used to be an exciting place, but now it’s full of old people. I don’t understand...” 1．Roy and his sister Pat hadn’t seen each other ________. A．for a week B．for 25 years C．since Roy was born D．since Pat was born 2．In fact Roy’s sister was ________ when they talked. A．as young as before B．still a little girl C．only 25 years old D．almost an old lady 3．Roy found the village was ________. A．the same as before B．quite different from before C．still very poor D．as exciting as before 4．Roy’s greatest surprise was ________. A．the people B．that the railway station was gone C．that the school was gone D．farm machinery stood in the playground 5．Roy didn’t recognize anybody at all perhaps because ________. A．the people of the village were all newcomers B．he only knew the old man in the post office C．they had become much older than before D．the people he knew had gone to school 6．From the passage, we know that ________. A．Horham was the name of the village B．there was no school in the village before C．the children whom Roy knew had gone to school by bus D．there were many old people in the village Computers are now a big part of our daily lives. They are used in many areas such as industry, business, education, and medicine. They help us work faster and more accurately. We use computers at home, in offices, and in schools for tasks like calculating, sorting, filing, and recording. Today, computers are essential for modern society. Without them, our lives would face many difficulties. During the past five decades, computers have improved a lot. Laptops, in particular, are very popular. People use them on trains, planes, and in hotels. Laptops help connect people to their work and classrooms. For example, Westlake College in Virginia has started a program where each of its 1,500 students will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 100-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mails to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. This allows students to do their schoolwork anywhere, whether at home, in a café, or outside. The use of laptops in colleges is becoming more common as technology advances. Laptops are getting more powerful and are similar to desktop computers. They can connect students not only to the Internet but also to libraries and other resources. Officials are studying how laptops can benefit students and are testing similar programs at other universities. At Westlake College, more than 60% of the staff use computers. The laptop program will help teachers include technology in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.” What will computers be like in the future? While we cannot predict exactly what life will be like in a hundred years, we can be sure that future technology will make our lives even more convenient than today. 1．The underlined phrase “five decades” in the second paragraph probably means ________. A．five years B．fifteen years C．fifty years D．a century 2．At Westlake College, the main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ________. A．use for their schoolwork B．access the Internet C．work at home D．connect them to libraries 3．Why is the word “speak” in the second paragraph in quotation marks (引号)? A．They don’t really talk. B．They use the computer language. C．Laptops have speakers. D．None of the above reasons is correct. 4．Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College? A．All teachers use computers. B．1,500 students have laptops. C．It is an old college in America. D．Students there can do everything. 5．“A window on the world” in the fourth paragraph means that students can ________. A．attend lectures on information technology B．travel around the world C．get information from around the world D．have free laptops 6．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．We are sure to know what computers will be like in the future. B．The future program is more successful but more expensive. C．The program is not workable but more interesting. D．We don’t know the result yet but we are sure life in the future will be much more convenient. Life in the Past and Now Life in the past was very different from what it is now. In the past, people used to make their own clothes by hand. They grew their own food and rarely bought things from the market. Communication was slow, mainly by writing letters. Now, we can buy all kinds of clothes in the stores. We have a wide variety of food from all over the world. With the development of technology, we can communicate with others instantly through mobile phones, the Internet and other means. In the past, people had fewer ways to entertain themselves. They might read books or play simple games. But now, we have TV, computers, video games and many other forms of entertainment. However, the fast-paced modern life also brings some problems. People are often stressed out and have less time for their families. But overall, we enjoy the convenience and richness that modern life brings. 1．How did people make clothes in the past? A．They bought them from the store. B．They made them by machine. C．They made them by hand. D．They ordered them online. 2．What was communication like in the past? A．Fast. B．Instant. C．Slow. D．Easy. 3．What forms of entertainment did people have in the past? A．TV and computers. B．Video games. C．Reading books or playing simple games. D．Watching movies in the cinema. 4．What problems does modern life bring? A．People have no money. B．People are stressed out and have less family time. C．There is no entertainment. D．Communication is difficult. 5．What can we infer from the passage? A．Life in the past was better. B．Life now is completely perfect. C．Both past and present life have their own advantages and disadvantages. D．We should go back to the past life. 五、任务型阅读 Grandma Li is over seventy years old. She has lived in Beijing all her life. She is being interviewed about life today and in the past. What was your life like in the past? My family lived in a small house. There were no electric lights, only candles (蜡烛). My father was a postman, and he often worked for long hours. My mum was a farm girl before she met my father. Then she didn’t go out to work. There were five children in my family. I still remember the family meals. The food was simple. We could only eat meat once or twice a year. I didn’t go to school because my parents couldn’t afford (承担得起) it. How has your life changed? Transport and travel are easier today. When I was young, I went here and there on foot or sometimes by bike. Now I can take the bus everywhere, and there’s also the underground for people to take. And quite a few people can take a plane to anywhere in the world. The only thing I don’t like, though, is that there’s so much more traffic. Of course, we didn’t have televisions when I was a child. I really enjoy watching TV today in my free time. There are so many good programmes. But some of the shows are too noisy for me, so I don’t like them. Generally speaking, I think life is much better today. We eat better and we live longer. 1．Who made money for Mrs Li’s family when she was young? 2．Why didn’t Mrs Li go to school? 3．How did Mrs Li use to travel? 4．What does Mrs Li like doing when she is free now? 5．What’s the passage mainly about? 6．If you could choose, would you prefer to live in Mrs Li’s past or in modern life? Why? (Give at least two reasons.) Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) The villas were very nice. Beautiful houses, wonderful lawns, and nice gardens. This was the kind of housing estate where John Wood preferred to work. It was just before eleven o’clock at night. After John drove around for the fifth time, he thought that he had found the right house—No. 4. There was no light and the garage (车库) door was open. John parked his car in the next street and then came into the garage. No one would think that a well-dressed gentleman with a white silk scarf and gloves was really an excellent thief. After looking around the house for a while, John got down to work. He searched every room, and before long, his hands were full. He had two necklaces, some gold rings and a purse with a lot of money. He put all the things in his pocket. Then he found a small wall safe (保险箱) in the bedroom. John couldn’t wait to take the valuable things from the safe and put them into his own pocket! But the thief met a problem: he couldn’t open the safe. John wiped a few drops of sweat from his forehead, took off his gloves, and placed them on a chair. Again and again, and finally, he opened the safe. He saw something shining—a huge diamond. At that time, John heard someone opening the front door. It was the owner of the house. John put the diamond in his pocket, ran to the window, climbed out of the house and drove away in the dark. Ten minutes later, the police arrived. After searching the house, the police found an important piece of evidence that could easily tell who the thief was. Do you know what the piece of evidence was? 1．When did the story happen? 2．Why did John think House No. 4 was the right one? 3．Where did John put all the things that he had stolen? 4．How did John feel when he saw the wall safe? 5．What do you think the evidence (证据) was? 6．Was John good at stealing things? Why or why not? 六、选词填空 Choose the proper words or phrase to complete the following passage. Each can be used only once（选择最恰当的选项填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次） A．better   B．everyone     C． different   D．maths     E. took care of My grandfather is eighty years old. He always says life is 1 from the past, and he often says that life in the past was 2 and easier. Family life is different. Mother stayed at home in the past and 3 their children, but now 4 is busy working. Most people don’t have time to look after children at home. A．maths   B．too    C． work out   D．to   E. at home And the cars! More and more people drive. In the past we walked five miles to school on schooldays, even in winter. But now children don’t. And the life in school is also different. In 5 class, for example, we used our heads to 6 problems in the past, but now we sometimes use calculators (计算器). Most families have computers now. In the past we didn’t have computers. We didn’t even have lights. My mother had to spend all day cooking in the kitchen. But now we don’t often eat 7 . And people talk less to each other than before. They are too busy to talk, 8 busy to eat, and too busy to think. Life was easy in the past, but now it is quite different. 将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。 A．even   B．encouraged    C． fun       D．brought   E. helps As we all know, technology, especially AI, has 1 great changes to our lives. Just like many people, I have experienced these changes first-hand. One of the most significant AI tools I use every day is my smartphone. It 2 me study online, connect with friends, and 3 organize my schedule. For example, before exams, I often use AI-powered apps to practice math problems or improve my English listening skills. These tools make learning more 4 and efficient. A．like          B．easier     C． feel    D．conditions   E. ways However, AI has also changed my habits in some 5 I didn’t expect. Sometimes, I rely too much on AI for simple tasks, 6 solving calculations or writing essays. This makes me 7 less confident in doing things on my own. Overall, I think AI is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it makes life 8 and more convenient. On the other hand, it can make us lose some important skills. But as long as we use AI wisely, it can truly make our lives better. 七、书面表达 1．上周五，你们班就“过去和现在”生活各方面的变化进行了一次热烈的讨论。请根据讨论内容，以“Past and present”为题写一篇短文。 注意事项： 1. 作文必须包含所有相关信息，并适当发挥，语句通顺，上下文连贯； 2. 词数不少于60词，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 3. 文中不得提及真实人名、校名等相关信息。 Past and present Last Friday, our class had a lively discussion about the changes between the past and present. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2．Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “Great changes in my hometown”. (以“我家乡的巨变”为题写作。要求意思明确、内容连贯、不少于60词、标点符号不计入字数。) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $