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Technology is ultimately about making the impossible possible.
—Elon Musk
技术最终是为了让不可能变为可能。
——埃隆•马斯克
Times change!
主题语境:人与社会——新旧时代社会和生活等方面的对比及改变
Unit 3
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课后分层练 7
I'm Xiaohe.I've noticed a clear tendency in our digital era: more people expand their reading through ebooks, causing many humble bookstores to close for good.While online platforms have an advantage over physical stores in terms of economic efficiency and instant access, I feel emotional about losing cozy spaces where stories felt alive.Some argue that ebooks will completely take over, but I believe small bookstores can survive through adaptation.Creative cafeteria and themed book categories now pop up.Though technology's intention to simplify life is convincing, the soul of reading lies not just in convenience but in connection.Let's cherish both worlds while moving forward.
Section Ⅰ
Starting out & Understanding ideas
①Cheaper ②Timesaving ③Convenient
2.Prefer physical bookstores:
①Better book selection ②No screen fatigue
③Supporting local businesses
Step One Leadin
Where do you prefer to buy books, physical bookstores or online bookstores?Why?
1.Prefer online bookstores:
Step Two Read for the main idea
Ⅰ.Match the main idea with each part.
Part 1
(Paras.1-4)
A.The birth of the new Rainbow Bookstore.
Part 2
(Paras.5-8)
B.The disappearance of the old Rainbow Bookstore.
答案:Part 1—B Part 2—A
Ⅱ.What's mainly talked about in the text?
A.The struggle of an independent bookstore in the digital age.
B.The importance of community support in saving a local business.
C.The transformation of a bookstore into a modern community hub.
D.The impact of technology on traditional bookstores.
答案:C
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Step Three Read for details
Ⅰ.Read Part 1 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What is the main reason for the Rainbow Bookstore's closure as described in the first two paragraphs?
A.The owner's retirement.
B.The rise of ebooks and online shopping.
C.The bookstore's oldfashioned interior.
D.The lack of new book releases.
答案:B
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2.How did the Rainbow Bookstore foster a sense of community among its young visitors?
The bookstore encouraged children to
.
share their ideas and comments on
books by writing them on a large board
Ⅱ.Read Part 2 carefully and do the following exercises.
1.What can we conclude about Jennifer Oakley?
A.She is a capable and creative woman.
B.She knows what people's hobbies are.
C.She shows great sympathy for competitors.
D.She is always doing her part in her work.
2.What has made the old bookstore regain its popularity?
A.The past memories in people's hearts.
B.The modern atmosphere and rich events.
C.The organic food provided by the store.
D.The discounts given to the customers.
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√
3.What new feature was added to the Rainbow Bookstore to display customer comments?
A.A large board.
B.A big screen.
C.A digital poster.
D.An interactive map.
答案:1.A 2.B 3.B
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surprised
pleased
sweet memories
Ⅲ.Read the whole passage and fill in the chart.
When
Action
Feeling
Why
past
heard the
news
1.
The author had 6.
about the store.
hurried to
the store
2.
left the store
3.
present
went to
the store
4.
The store is still there.
joined Casey
5.
heartbroken
sympathetic
sad
Step Four Consolidation
Discuss the following questions with your partners and present your answers to the class.
1.What role do you believe independent bookstores play in modern society, given the rise of ebooks and online shopping?
2.How can communities support local physical businesses to ensure their survival?
Your presentation:
1.
2.
Independent bookstores offer unique experiences like community events and personalized services.
To support them, communities can organize campaigns, visit regularly, and promote local physical businesses on social media.
A New Chapter
[1]The day I heard that the Rainbow Bookstore was closing after 50 years of business, I was heartbroken①.The bookstore, [2]which was a legendary② fixture③ in the neighborhood, was a place [3]where anyone could drop in④ and connect through their love of books.
[1]The day引导时间状语从句;that引导宾语从句。
[2]which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词The bookstore。
[3]where引导定语从句,修饰先行词a place。
①heartbroken adj.
极为悲伤的;心碎的
②legendary adj.
大名鼎鼎的,传奇式的
③fixture n.固定存在物
④drop in 顺便拜访;突然拜访
When I hurried to the store, I saw [4]that the books were already being packed into⑤ boxes.I had a long chat with Casey, the store's elderly⑥ owner.[5]Sighing deeply, he told me how it was becoming difficult to run⑦ an independent bookstore.Most young people preferred reading ebooks on tablets⑧.More and more customers were being attracted by chain stores and online discounts⑨.I tried to think of some words of sympathy⑩, but I had to admit that the Rainbow Bookstore couldn't stay in business⑪ much longer.
[4]that引导宾语从句,作动词saw的宾语;本句中使用了过去进行时的被动语态。
[5]动词ing短语作伴随动作状语。
⑤be packed into
被塞进……,挤进……
⑥elderly adj.年老的
⑦run v.经营,管理
⑧tablet n.平板电脑
⑨discount n.折扣
⑩sympathy n.同情
⑪stay in business
维持营业,继续经营
Childhood memories came back to me so clearly, [6]as if the events had happened only yesterday.A bunch⑫ of us kids would frequently drop by⑬ the store after school.We'd look at the new books, or just chat with Old Casey.He knew every book in the store and would always pick the perfect one for us from a dusty⑭ shelf⑮.We spent hours reading, [7]seated on the store's old but comfortable furniture⑯.Casey encouraged us to share our ideas and comments on the books, by writing them on a large board in one corner of the store.
⑫bunch n.一群,一伙
a bunch of一群
⑬drop by顺道拜访,造访
⑭dusty adj.布满灰尘的
⑮shelf n.搁板,架子
⑯furniture n.家具
[6]as if意为“似乎,好像”,引导方式状语从句,从句使用了过去完成时,表示与过去事实相反的虚拟语气。
[7]过去分词短语作状语。
When I left the bookstore, it was becoming cold and dark outside.I turned to wave goodbye to⑰ Casey, but both he and his bookstore were already hidden in a thick mist⑱.It made me realize that the bookstore and all [8]that Old Casey had given to the community could soon disappear for good⑲.
[8]that引导定语从句,修饰先行词all。
⑰wave goodbye to
向……说再见,向……挥手告别
⑱mist n.薄雾,雾霭
⑲for good永远,永久
A few months later, I was back in the neighborhood during my spring break and was surprised to see that the Rainbow Bookstore was still there and open for business.Its old brick⑳ exterior㉑hadn't changed, but inside it was like a different world.In one area, a book reading was being delivered㉒.Nearby, customers were poring over㉓ shelves [9]selling stationery㉔,posters and other bestseller themed gifts.The large board in the corner had been replaced㉕ by a big screen, [10]where customers' comments on the month's bestseller were being displayed㉖.Clearly, the Rainbow Bookstore was in good, creative hands㉗.
⑳brick n.砖,砖块
㉑exterior n.外部,外观
㉒deliver v.作(讲座);发表(讲话)
㉓pore over 仔细阅读;凝视,注视
㉔stationery n.文具
㉕replace v.代替,取代
㉖display v.陈列;展出
㉗in good hands 在可靠(或内行)的人手里,
受到很好的照料(或关注)
㉘saleswoman n.女销售员
㉙take over 接管;接任;接替
[9]动词ing短语作后置定语,修饰名词shelves。
[10]where引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词a big screen。
I was told that the community had decided to work together on a campaign [11]to save the Rainbow Bookstore.The campaign had been led by Jennifer Oakley, a saleswoman㉘ [12]who had grown up in the neighborhood and who had now taken over㉙ the bookstore from Casey.
[11]动词不定式短语作目的状语。
[12]两个who都引导定语从句,修饰先行词a saleswoman。
㉚leadership n.领导;领导地位
under sb.'s leadership 在某人的领导下
㉛organic adj.有机的;绿色的
㉜recital n.朗诵会
㉝jazz n.爵士乐
Under Jennifer's leadership㉚, the bookstore was being turned into a place for literatureloving members of the community to get together.It had a café [13]selling organic㉛ food, and there were now more community events such as book readings, poetry recitals㉜ and even jazz㉝ concerts and movie nights, [14]where people could gather to share an experience that couldn't be downloaded.
[13]动词ing短语作后置定语,修饰名词a café。
[14]where引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词community events;that引导定语从句,修饰先行词an experience。
㉞pop up
突然出现,冒出来
㉟corporate adj.
全体的;共同的
㊱humble adj.简陋的
I joined Casey, [15]who was looking up at the screen on which readers' comments kept popping up㉞.“Well, as you can see, corporate㉟ knowledge combined with creativity has brought my humble㊱ bookstore into the 21st century! I'm so pleased to see [16]that everything I wanted it to offer to the community is still here.”
[15]who引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词Casey;on which引导定语从句,修饰先行词the screen。
[16]that引导宾语从句;I wanted it to offer to the community为定语从句,修饰先行词everything,其前省略了关系代词that。
新的篇章
听说经营了50年的彩虹书店要停业的那天,我的心都要碎了。这家书店是这片社区鼎鼎大名、永远不变的一家店,谁都可以来这里逛逛,因为热爱书籍而互相认识。
我匆匆赶到书店,看到那些书已经装箱了。我和老店主凯西聊了很久。他深深地叹了口气,告诉我经营独立书店越来越难。大多数年轻人更喜欢用平板电脑读电子书。越来越多的顾客被连锁店和网店的折扣吸引。我想要说些同情的话,却发现自己不得不承认彩虹书店的确开不下去了。
童年的回忆清晰地浮现在我的脑海里,好像那些事就发生在昨天。我们这群孩子放学后经常去书店。我们会看看新书,或者只是与老凯西聊几句。他对店里每本书都了如指掌,总能从落了灰的架子上挑一本最好的书给我们。我们会坐在店里陈旧而舒适的家具上,读上好几个钟头的书。凯西鼓励我们把对书的想法和评论分享出来,写在书店一角的大板子上。
我离开书店的时候,外面已又冷又黑。我转身向凯西挥手告别,但他和书店都已经消失在浓雾中。这让我意识到,书店和老凯西给社区带来的一切都将很快消失殆尽。
几个月后,我在春假期间回到了社区,却惊奇地发现彩虹书店仍然伫立在那里,并且还在营业。它外面的旧砖瓦丝毫未变,但里面却像一个不同的世界。店里开辟了一片阅读区。在阅读区附近,顾客们在货架前仔细地挑选着文具、海报和其他畅销主题的礼品。之前书店角落里的大板子换成了一个大屏幕,顾客对本月畅销书的评论展现在上面。显然,彩虹书店经营有方,富有创意。
我听说是社区决定发起团结协作拯救彩虹书店的活动。这次活动由珍妮弗·奥克利领导,她是一位售货员,从小在社区长大,现在已经从凯西手中接手了书店。
在珍妮弗的领导下,这家书店变成了社区文学爱好者聚会的地方。书店里有咖啡馆,出售有机食品;现在还在这里举行更多的社区活动,比如读书会、诗歌朗诵会甚至是爵士音乐会和电影之夜。在这里,人们可以聚在一起分享体验,这种体验是无法从网上下载到的。
我凑到凯西旁边,他正看着大屏幕上不断出现的读者评论。“嗯,正如你所看到的,集体的智慧和创意把我这个简陋的书店带进了21世纪!我很高兴,我想让书店奉献给社区的一切都还在。”
sympathy n.同情;赞同(联想:sympathetic adj.同情的;有同情心的)
【教材原句】 I tried to think of some words of sympathy, but I had to admit that the Rainbow Bookstore couldn't stay in business much longer.我想要说些同情的话,却发现自己不得不承认彩虹书店的确开不下去了。
【要点归纳】
(1)express/feel sympathy for sb.
对某人表示同情
out of sympathy for
出于对……的同情
have (no) sympathy for sb.
(不)同情某人
(2)be sympathetic to/towards
同情某人,赞同某人
【佳句必背】 Most importantly, we must show respect, concern and sympathy for others, never hesitating to lend a hand to those in need.(应用文之建议信)
最重要的是,我们必须尊重、关心和同情他人,毫不犹豫地向需要帮助的人伸出援助之手。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①(2022·全国乙卷)The one in the new environment should be sympathetic
the fact that your friend may feel abandoned.
②Out of sympathy the homeless children, he gave them shelter for the night.
③We should have no sympathy those who are constantly lazy and make no effort to improve their situation.
to/towards
for
for
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④我们应该同情那些独自生活并且在日常生活中遇到困难的老年人。
who live alone and struggle with daily tasks.
We should express/feel sympathy for the elderly
furniture n.家具(联想:furnish vt.陈设;布置 furnished adj. 配备家具的)
【教材原句】 We spent hours reading, seated on the store's old but comfortable furniture.
我们会坐在店里陈旧而舒适的家具上,读上好几个钟头的书。
【要点归纳】
(1)a piece of furniture
一件家具
(2)furnish sth.with sth.
用……来布置……
(3)be furnished with
备有;安装有
【佳句必背】 (2023·全国甲卷) Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.
她擅长安装书架和组装家具,从不请别人做她自己能做的事情。
is furnished with the latest equipment
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①She prefers to buy a (furnish) house rather than an empty one, as it saves her a lot of time and effort in decorating.
②When moving into the new house, they spent some time shopping for new
(furnish).
③All the furniture in my grandparents' room (be) made of wood.
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④我们的新办公室配备了最新的设备以提高工作效率。
Our new office to improve work efficiency.
furnished
furniture
is
compete v.比赛;竞争(联想:competitor n.竞争者;对手 competition n.竞争;角逐;比赛;竞赛competitive adj.竞争的)
【教材原句】 Traditional bookstores can't compete with large bookstore chains.
传统书店无法与大型连锁书店竞争。
【要点归纳】
compete for...
为……而比赛/竞争
compete in
在……方面竞争;参与……比赛
compete with/against sb.in sth.
在……方面与某人竞争
【佳句必背】 Athletes from many countries competed with/against each other for the gold medal in the competitive Olympic Games.(应用文之活动报道)
来自许多国家的运动员在竞争激烈的奥运会上为争夺金牌而相互竞争。
deserved to win the competition with our joint efforts
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①Working in such a (compete) industry, I always told myself “never throw in the towel”.
②In the robotics my has designed a robot with highly advanced sensors.(compete)
【写成佳句】 完成句子
③(读后续写之主旨升华)凭借我们的共同努力,我们理应赢得这场比赛,而不是靠运气的帮助。
We rather than with the help of luck.
competitive
competition,
competitor
drop in 顺便拜访,造访
【教材原句】 The bookstore, which was a legendary fixture in the neighborhood, was a place where anyone could drop in and connect through their love of books.这家书店是这片社区鼎鼎大名、永远不变的一家店,谁都可以来这里逛逛,因为热爱书籍而互相认识。
【要点归纳】
drop in on sb.
顺便拜访某人
drop in at someplace
顺便造访某地
drop by (sb./someplace)
拜访(某人/某地)
drop out (of...) (从……)
退出;退学
【佳句必背】 Would you drop in at my house this afternoon if it is convenient for you?(应用文之邀请信)
如果你方便的话,今天下午能顺便来我家一趟吗?
are thinking of dropping out
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①If I were you, I would drop the department store this afternoon.
②At weekends, the Smiths would drop in us to have a chat over the recent events.
③I'd like to drop and see you sometime next week.
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④ 听说你觉得高中课程很难学,想退学,我写信给你一些建议。
Hearing that you find high school courses very difficult to learn and
.I am writing to give you some advice.
by
on
in/by
for good 永远,永久
【教材原句】 It made me realize that the bookstore and all that Old Casey had given to the community could soon disappear for good.
这让我意识到,书店和老凯西给社区带来的一切都将很快消失殆尽。
【要点归纳】
do good to...=do...good=be good for
对……有好处
for the good of
为了……的利益
be no good
没用处
It is no good doing sth.
做某事没有用处/好处
【佳句必背】 Once you develop good study habits for good, you will find it much easier to achieve academic success and gain more knowledge.(应用文之建议信)一旦你永远养成了良好的学习习惯,你会发现取得学业成功、获取更多知识将变得容易得多。
It is no good complaining about
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①The government launched a new policy the good of the whole society, aiming to improve public services.
②Exercising at least three times a week can do good your physical health and help you stay energetic throughout the day.
③Once you set a clear goal for your study, stick to it good.This way, you'll surely reach your full potential.
【写成佳句】 完成句子
④一味抱怨繁重的工作量却不采取任何实际行动是没有用处的。
the heavy workload without taking any practical actions.
for
to
for
take over 接管;接任;接替;占上风
【教材原句】 The campaign had been led by Jennifer Oakley, a saleswoman who had grown up in the neighborhood and who had now taken over the bookstore from Casey.
这次活动由珍妮弗·奥克利领导,她是一位售货员,从小在社区长大,现在已经从凯西手中接手了书店。
【要点归纳】
take off
脱掉(衣服);起飞;(事业等)成功
take in
吸收;理解;收留(某人);欺骗
take away
拿走;把……带走;剥夺
take on
承担;呈现;雇用
take down
记下;拿下;拆除
take up
占用(时间);占据(空间);开始从事;拿起
【佳句必背】 Why not take up a new language? It will broaden your horizons, help you communicate with people from different cultures.(应用文之建议信)
为什么不开始学习一门新语言呢?这会拓宽你的视野,帮助你与不同文化背景的人交流。
【练透考点】 单句语法填空
①He usually concentrates on listening to the teachers, so it is easy for him to take what the teachers say.
②Tom took the responsibility of tutoring his classmates who had difficulties in math.
③The young singer's career took after she participated in a popular talent show.
in
on
off
④When the former manager retired, a young and energetic employee took
the company.
⑤Preparing for the upcoming science competition took most of his free time last month.
【写成佳句】 完成句子
⑥在开始写作文之前,记下所有关键点和想法,以确保你清晰地涵盖所有内容。
Before starting your composition,
to ensure you cover everything clearly.
over
up
take down all the key points and ideas
“the+时间名词”引导时间状语从句
【教材原句】 The day I heard that the Rainbow Bookstore was closing after 50 years of business, I was heartbroken.听说经营了50年的彩虹书店要停业的那天,我的心都要碎了。
(1)“the+时间名词”用作连词,引导时间状语从句,类似的还有: the week, the month, the year等, 意为“那周、那月、那年……”。
(2)“the+瞬间名词”, 如the instant, the moment, the minute等都可以作连词, 表示“一……就……”,引导时间状语从句。
(3)“the+序数词+time”,如the first/second...time等, 可以作连词用, 表示“第一/二次……”,引导时间状语从句。
【佳句必背】 The moment/minute/instant/second he saw the injured girl in the street, he got off his car without hesitation and rushed like an arrow to assist her.(读后续写之动作链)在街上他一看到那个受伤的女孩,就毫不犹豫地下车,像箭一样冲过去帮助她。
【写成佳句】 完成句子
①在艺术比赛中获得第一名的那天,一种自豪感和成就感涌上她的心头。
a sense of pride and accomplishment welled up inside her.
②第一次登台演讲,他既紧张又兴奋。
he was nervous and excited.
The day she won the first prize in the art competition,
The first time he stepped on the stage to give a speech,
③妈妈一看到孩子们做的早餐,就觉得阵阵幸福感涌上心头。
the mother felt a wave of happiness welling up within her.
④大学毕业那年,她决定环游中国,感受大自然的美丽。
she decided to take a trip around China, experiencing the beauty of nature.
The instant/minute/moment she saw the breakfast made by her children,
The year she graduated from college,
动词ing短语作状语
【教材原句】 Sighing deeply, he told me how it was becoming difficult to run an independent bookstore.他深深地叹了口气,告诉我经营独立书店越来越难。
【要点归纳】
动词ing形式在句中作状语,表示伴随、原因、结果、方式、条件、时间等意义。注意以下几个特性:
(1)时间性:与谓语动词动作同时发生,用一般式;在谓语动词动作之前发生,用完成式having done。
(2)语态性:与其逻辑主语之间是主动关系。
(3)人称一致性:分词的逻辑主语须与句子的主语保持一致。
【佳句必背】 I love this festival because it brings my family together, allowing us to share joy and happiness.(应用文之推荐信)
我喜欢这个节日,因为它能让我的家人们团聚在一起,让我们能够共享欢乐与幸福。
【写成佳句】 完成句子
①(读后续写之动作描写)他们在那里站了半个小时,凝视着天上的星星。
They stood there for half an hour, .
②读信的时候,他意识到老朋友是多么想念他,于是决定尽快去拜访。
he realized how much his old friend missed him and decided to pay a visit soon.
staring at the stars in the sky
Reading the letter,
③风暴袭击了沿海小镇,造成了严重破坏。
The storm hit the coastal town, .
④她日夜拼命努力工作,终于赶在截止日期前完成了这个项目。
she finally managed to complete the project before the deadline.
causing severe damage
Working hard day and night,
C
humble
A.adj.简陋的 B.adj.卑微的;(地位)低下的 C.adj.谦虚的 D.v.使感到卑微
①Despite his humble background, the young man worked extremely hard and finally achieved great success in his career.
②His kind words and selfless actions humbled his friend, who realized how selfish he had been in comparison.
③The small town had a humble library with only a few hundred books.
④Despite his immense success, he remains humble and gracious to everyone around him.
A
B
D
Ⅰ.单词拼写
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
Ⅲ.完成句子
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Ⅱ.完形填空
decade
elderly
Ⅰ.单词拼写(每小题1分,共8分)
1.With a (平板电脑) in hand, he could easily work remotely, responding to emails, editing document.
2.The city was blanketed in (薄雾), making it difficult to see the buildings clearly.
3.In the last (十年), significant advancements in medical technology have been made.
4.I participated in the activity where my work involved caring for the
(年老的).
tablet
mist
shelf
5.The path in the garden is paved with flat (砖块), creating a charming walkway.
6.His (领导) skills were crucial in guiding the team to overcome a series of difficult challenges.
7.Many people prefer to buy (有机的) fruits and vegetables because they are free from pesticides and artificial fertilizers.
8.I found a dusty old photo album on the top (书架) of the closet, filled with precious memories of my childhood.
bricks
leadership
organic
competitive
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(每小题1分,共8分)
1.Mount Tai has long been a popular tourist attraction, with many
(legend) Chinese stories attached to it.
2.Whenever we hear of a natural disaster, we feel sympathy the people in the disasteraffected area.
3.The old bookshelf was covered with (dust) classic books, each one telling a story of the past.
4.Taking part in the game not only arouses my (compete) spirit but also teaches me the importance of cooperation.
legendary
for
dusty
misty
5.During the shopping festival, numerous discount ads popped on the ecommerce platform, attracting a large number of customers.
6.The teacher gave a (sympathy) look to the student who failed the exam, encouraging him not to be too discouraged.
7.As she walked through the old neighborhood where she grew up, a flood of childhood memories came back her.
8.Standing in the distance, they were astonished to see (mist) clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls.
up
sympathetic
to
Ⅲ.完成句子(每小题2分,共10分)
1.在自然保护区散步是个不错的选择,在那里你可以看到像大熊猫和金丝猴这样的珍稀动物。
Walking in the nature reserve is a good choice,
.(where引导定语从句)
2.一大群朋友兴奋地有说有笑地走进餐厅,准备一起享用美味的一餐。
a group of friends entered the restaurant, ready to enjoy a delicious meal together.(动词ing形式作状语)
3.正如大家所知,“中国速度”正在改变世界对中国的看法。
“China speed”is changing the world's attitude towards China.(as引导非限制性定语从句)
where you can see rare
animals like giant pandas and golden monkeys
Talking and laughing excitedly,
As is known to everybody,
4.我们以前从没见过面。但他和我说话的样子就好像我们认识很久了一样。
We had never met before.But he talked to me
.(as if引导方式状语从句)
5.学校举行运动会的那天,操场上满是学生们的欢呼声。
the playground was filled with the cheers of students.(The day...)
as if we had known each
other for a long time
The day the school sports meeting took place,
surprised
to save
who/that
Ⅳ.课文语法填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)
After 50 years of business, the Rainbow Bookstore, which carried many of my childhood memories, was closing.After 1 (have) a chat with the store's elderly owner, Casey, I had to admit that the independent bookstore couldn't stay 2 business much longer because most young people enjoyed reading ebooks on tablets.What's more, 3 growing number of customers were being attracted by chain stores and online discounts.During my spring break, I went back, 4 (surprise) to find that the bookstore was still there but in good and creative hands.I was told that the community had decided to work together on a campaign 5 (save) the Rainbow Bookstore.Jennifer Oakley, a saleswoman 6 had grown up in the neighborhood, had now taken over the
having
in
a
existed
bookstore from Casey.It now had a café selling organic food, and there were more community 7 (event) such as book readings, poetry recitals and even jazz concerts and movie nights, where people could gather and share an experience that couldn't 8 (download).
The combination of corporate knowledge and 9 (creative) had brought the bookstore into the 21st century.Casey was pleased to see that everything he'd wanted it to offer to the community still 10 (exist).
events
be downloaded
creativity
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共20分)
A
(2025·江苏盐城五校高二上期末)As Alexandria Country Day School's sixthgraders created small 3D printed villages to address homelessness, they learned lessons far beyond technology.
“It Takes a Village” began as a project for a science class—inspired by lifesize 3D printed homes built by Austin, Texasbased technology company Icon, whose aim is to make affordable housing accessible to everyone.
The techfocused project quickly developed into an exercise to bring about lasting changes, said science teacher Alison McDonald.“When most people think
of helping the homeless, they think of food and clothing drives,” said Juliet Galicia, 11.While necessary, those are temporary solutions.Even housing by itself is not a complete solution.In designing their leavehomelessnessbehind neighborhoods, shelters, food stores and schools came first.But to build a sense of belonging and purpose, the communities also emphasised areas for frequent interaction among residents.“We wanted to include extras that would make it feel more like a real community,” said Luke Wazorko, 11.
“They get it!” said Amber Fogarty, president of Mobile Loaves; Fishes, a nonprofit organization dealing with homelessness in Austin, after learning about the sixthgraders' project.“The biggest cause of longterm homelessness is a loss in family relationships,” she said.“Housing alone will never solve homelessness, but the community will.People need a place where they are known and loved.”
Many companies around the world are experimenting with this technology.So far, only interior (内部的) and exterior walls are 3D printed.A team of three to four people complete that task using a computer app and monitoring the process.Roofing, doors, windows, and finishing still need carpenters (木工), electricians and painters.Designs are adaptable to individual preferences.Amber Fogarty said, “It's a journey of discovery.We don't know what the future holds for this new technology, but we're excited about its innovative possibilities.”
[语篇解读]本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了一群六年级学生通过3D打印技术为无家可归者建立了一个社区,并介绍了人们对此的看法。
1.What gave the sixthgraders the idea of starting the project?
A.The technology of an organization.
B.People's need for affordable homes.
C.3D printed homes made by a company.
D.Suggestions from their science teacher.
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解析:选C。细节理解题。根据第二段的描述可知,“It Takes a Village”项目最初是受得克萨斯州奥斯汀的科技公司Icon建造的真人大小的3D打印房屋的启发,该公司旨在让每个人都能买得起房子。因此,这个项目的想法来源于一家公司的3D打印房屋。故选C。
2.What can we infer about the project from Paragraph 3?
A.It was too expensive for the homeless.
B.It aimed to create a sense of community.
C.It found a solution to housing problems.
D.It hardly considered people's daily needs.
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解析:选B。推理判断题。根据第三段的描述,学生们在设计他们的“摆脱无家可归”的社区时,不仅考虑了住房、食品店和学校等基本设施,还特别强调了居民之间频繁互动的区域,以营造一种归属感和目标感。由此推断出该项目的目标是创造一种社区感。故选B。
3.What did Amber Fogarty think of the project?
A.It showed that the homeless were cared for.
B.It collected a lot of money for the homeless.
C.It provided a chance for the homeless to work.
D.It made people in the community accept the homeless.
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解析:选A。推理判断题。根据第四段中Amber Fogarty的评价,她认为长期无家可归的最大原因是家庭关系的破裂,而住房本身并不能解决无家可归的问题,社区才能。她表示学生们“懂了”,这意味着她认为这个项目展示了对无家可归者的关心,理解到社区的重要性。故选A。
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A.3D Printed Homes Set a Good Example to Future Homes
B.Homeless People Receive Plenty of Help from Organizations
C.Showing Kindness to the Homeless Is Important in the Community
D.Students Use 3D Printing to Create a Community for the Homeless
解析:选D。标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了Alexandria Country Day School的六年级学生通过3D打印技术设计住房,以解决无家可归问题,并强调了社区对无家可归者的重要性。因此,最佳标题是“学生们使用3D打印为无家可归者创建社区”。故选D。
√
B
(2025·安徽十校高二上期末)The robots are coming! In science fiction that is usually a terrible warning.Even if we know robots are not literally the murderous machines of films in which the inventor loses control of his creation, they can inspire fear.In the real world, they are able to kill off wellpaid jobs in factories and warehouses.Nevertheless, the latest advances in robotics will bring real and fundamental benefits.
New “multimodal” AI models combine understanding of language and vision with data.
This makes it possible to deal with robots using ordinary words.You can ask a robot what it is able to see or tell it to “pick up the yellow fruit”.Such models in effect allow robots a degree of common sense—in this case, knowing
that a nearby banana is a kind of yellow fruit.You can tell a robot to adjust its behaviour simply by changing an instruction, something that would previously have required complicated reprogramming.
The new models enable robots to explain the reasoning behind their actions.That is useful when they behave in unexpected or unwelcome ways.So long as robots' brains are not confusing black boxes, programming and debugging (排错) them is fairly straightforward.The new models are also less likely to make things up, as the way they perceive things is rooted in observations of the world, and they aim to ensure that cognitive and physical reality match.
Labour markets across the rich world are tight—and getting tighter as societies age.Advanced economies will need more automation if they are to maintain their standards of living as they are aging rapidly.Without robots to help out, more people may have to work longer and retire later.In the coming years, attitudes could well change from fearing the arrival of robots to wishing that they would get here sooner.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。在现实生活中,机器人虽然可能使工厂和仓库中的高薪工作消失,但机器人技术的飞速发展将给社会带来很多好处。
5.Why are people concerned about robots?
A.They can raise unemployment rates.
B.They are replacing lowpaid labor.
C.They might become killers.
D.They are hard to control.
√
解析:选A。细节理解题。文章第一段提到,机器人在现实世界中能够“kill off wellpaid jobs in factories and warehouses”,即消灭工厂和仓库中的高薪工作。这表明人们担心机器人的原因是它们会导致失业率上升。故选A。
6.What is the strength of new “multimodal” AI models?
A.Interacting with other robots.
B.Replacing human workers completely.
C.Being free from reprogramming.
D.Comprehending spoken commands.
√
解析:选D。细节理解题。文章第二段提到,新的“多模态”AI模型能够将语言和视觉理解与数据相结合,使得人们可以用普通语言与机器人交流,例如可以问机器人它能看到什么,或者让它捡起黄色的水果。这表明新的AI模型的优势在于能够理解口头指令。故选D。
7.What causes the new models to be more reliable?
A.Their logic reasoning.
B.Their debugging ability.
C.Their realitybased perception.
D.Their detailed observation.
√
解析:选C。推理判断题。文章第三段提到,新的模型之所以更可靠,是因为它们对事物的感知是基于对世界的观察,并且它们的目标是确保认知和物理现实相匹配。由此推断出它们的可靠性来源于基于现实的感知能力。故选C。
8.What does the author think of robots in an aging society?
A.They benefit the elderly most.
B.They contribute to social harmony.
C.They speed technological innovation.
D.They sustain labor productivity.
√
解析:选D。推理判断题。文章最后一段提到,随着社会老龄化,劳动力市场变得严峻,发达经济体需要更多自动化来维持生活水平。如果没有机器人帮助,人们可能需要工作更长时间、更晚退休。由此推断出作者认为机器人在老龄化社会中能够维持劳动生产率。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
(2025·江苏天一中学高二上期末)Kashif Hoda was waiting for a train when a young man asked him for directions.Mr.Hoda was 1 by the man's thickframed glasses, but he did not realize that they were smart glasses and that a small white light indicated that they were 2 .
A few minutes later, the same man, a Harvard junior named AnhPhu Nguyen, 3 him again and asked, “Do you 4 to work on community issues?”
Mr.Hoda was 5 .He currently worked in biotechnology but had previously been a journalist 6 social matters.
“I've read your 7 before,” Mr.Nguyen said.“That's super cool.”
They shook hands before Mr.Hoda 8 his train, still processing how strange the 9 had been.A week later, he found out just how strange: he had been a guinea pig in an experiment.Mr.Nguyen and a fellow Harvard student, Caine Ardayfio, had built glasses used for identifying 10 in real time, and had 11 them on two “real people” at the subway station, including Mr.Hoda.Now the two students asked Mr.Hoda for his 12 to feature him in a video, and he agreed, believing it to be an important demonstration of what new technology could achieve.The video went viral.
Mr.Nguyen explained in an interview that their system relied on widely 13 technologies.“All the tools were there.We just had the idea to combine them together.” He added that they had no desire to commercialize this project and had 14 wanted to show it was possible.He also encouraged people to 15 their information from data broker sites that can reveal private details.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个哈佛大学学生团队在地铁站进行的一项实验,他们通过智能眼镜识别陌生人。实验视频后来在网络上走红,引发了人们对隐私和新技术的讨论。
1.A.guided
B.struck
C.challenged
D.inspired
√
解析:选B。Hoda先生被那人厚厚的眼镜框吸引住了,但他没有意识到那是智能眼镜。be struck by被……吸引/打动。故选B。
2.A.recording
B.charging
C.loading
D.reflecting
√
解析:选A。文中提到,年轻人的厚框眼镜是智能眼镜,而白色小灯表示它们正在“记录(recording)”。故选A。
3.A.helped
B.questioned
C.approached
D.invited
√
解析:选C。几分钟后,同一个人,一名哈佛大学三年级学生AnhPhu Nguyen再次靠近(approached)他。故选C。
4.A.remember
B.intend
C.regret
D.happen
√
解析:选D。happen to do sth.表示“碰巧做某事”。故选D。
5.A.shocked
B.amused
C.embarrassed
D.relieved
√
解析:选A。Hoda先生感到“震惊(shocked)”,因为他之前从未想过自己会被卷入这样的对话。故选A。
6.A.solving
B.organizing
C.reforming
D.covering
√
解析:选D。Hoda先生以前是一名记者,所以此处指报道(covering)社会事务。故选D。
7.A.novel
B.poem
C.work
D.diary
√
解析:选C。Hoda先生以前是一名记者,所以Nguyen先生读过他的作品(work)。故选C。
8.A.looked for
B.got on
C.waved at
D.signaled for
√
解析:选B。Hoda先生在上(got on)火车前,他们握了手,他心里还在回味着这次邂逅是多么奇怪。故选B。
9.A.adventure
B.relationship
C.encounter
D.task
√
解析:选C。Hoda先生还在思考这次“邂逅(encounter)”是多么奇怪。故选C。
10.
A.strangers
B.journalists
C.students
D.friends
√
解析:选A。他们发明了一种眼镜,可以实时识别陌生人(strangers)。故选A。
11.
A.discovered
B.placed
C.based
D.demonstrated
√
解析:选D。两位学生在地铁站向包括Hoda先生在内的两名“真人”展示了(demonstrated)这种眼镜。故选D。
12.
A.forgiveness
B.permission
C.information
D.application
√
解析:选B。现在,这两名学生请求Hoda先生允许(permission)他们在视频中展示他,他同意了。故选B。
13.
A.advertised
B.available
C.unpopular
D.debated
√
解析:选B。学生们解释说,他们的系统依赖于广泛“可用的(available)”技术。故选B。
14.
A.suddenly
B.occasionally
C.immediately
D.simply
√
解析:选D。他们并不想将这个项目商业化,只是(simply)想证明这是可能的。故选D。
15.
A.obtain B.remove
C.update D.analyze
√
解析:选B。学生们鼓励人们从数据经纪网站上“删除(remove)”个人信息,以保护隐私。故选B。
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