unit 2 Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking-【正禾一本通】2025-2026学年高二英语选择性必修1同步课堂高效讲义配套课件（人教版）

该高中英语课件以“未来生活”为主题语境，通过彼得·德鲁克名言导入，整合语篇研析、篇章助读及要点突破模块，帮助学生在主题探究中构建语言理解与表达的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合文本精读与分层训练，通过原文呈现、名师图注深化语篇理解以提升语言能力，聚焦多义词突破与限时练习（15分钟教材重点、30分钟思考建议）培养学习能力。采用主题式语篇教学，学生能提升语言综合运用与自主学习能力，教师可高效落实教学目标。

The best way to predict the future is to create it. —Peter Drucker 预测未来的最好方法就是创造未来。 ——彼得·德鲁克 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE 主题语境：人与社会——未来生活 UNIT 2 更多模板请关注：https://haosc.taobao.com 1 课后分层练 4 The best way to predict the future is to create it. Xiaohe stared at the artificial intelligence model she'd built, its sensors blinking in abnormal patterns.She had wired old appliances into a temporary lab in her room, dreaming of a career in tech.Her latest fantasy? A clone assistant to help forecast global crimes.But when her structure began to leak data, panic set in.“Switch to safety mode！” she commanded, her voice trembling.The machine ceased buzzing, yet critical errors remained.Nevertheless, Xiaohe refused to quit.She persuaded her teacher to review her essay on remote­controlled prospects, filled with phrases like “obey ethical codes” and “advocate for innovation.” Though her routine felt out of order, Xiaohe knew every paragraph of struggle brought her closer to shaping the future—one electrical spark at a time. Reading and Thinking Section Ⅰ Step One　Lead­in Do you have any “smart” things? What are they? Step Two　Read for the main idea 1．Read the passage and match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1 A.Smart homes will check people's health regularly. Para.2 B.Smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents． Yes, I have.They are smart phone; smart bracelet; smart watch；smart speaker，etc. Para.3 C.Intelligent controls in the home system. Para.4 D.Smart technology will be used widely in the future. Para.5 E.Smart homes will bring us safe, energy­saving and comfortable life in the future． 答案：Paras.1～5　ECABD We will be using advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. 2．What does the passage mainly tell us? The passage mainly tells us about ． Step Three　Read for details Ⅰ.Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises. 1．Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions? 2．What are the advantages of smart homes mentioned in this passage? Ⅱ.Read Para.2 carefully and do the following exercise. With intelligent controls, what can we do in the future? smart homes in the future To arouse readers' interest. Keep us secure；Save us energy; Provide a more comfortable environment to live in. Ⅲ.Read Para.3 carefully and do the following exercise. What health­related functions will smart homes have in the future? Ⅳ.Read Para.5 carefully and do the following exercise． What is the current status of smart home technology? Smart homes will monitor people's health every day.For example, the bed will record how well people sleep and check their body weight.It will send warnings and give suggestions on a healthier diet and better sleep. Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. Step Four　Consolidation Discuss the questions with your partners and present your answer to the class. 1．What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes? 2．In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today? Your presentation： Setting up a smart home requires significant investment in advanced technology, including sensors, smart devices, and integrated systems.The cost of purchasing and installing these devices can be quite high, especially for those on a tight budget.The home of tomorrow is already the home of today in several ways, such as the widespread adoption of smart home technology like voice­activated assistants, automated lighting and climate control systems, and integrated security solutions.These innovations are becoming increasingly common, making modern homes more efficient, convenient, and connected. SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house？Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to us① all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to problems.[1]However, in the not­too­distant ② future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and ①sth happens to sb 某人发生某事 sb happens to do sth 某人碰巧做某事 ②distant adj.遥远的； 远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 remember to③ switch off④ the TV when we forget.These smart homes will keep us secure⑤，save us energy, and provide a more comfortable⑥ environment to live in. [1]此句是一个复合句，in the not­too­distant future在句中作时间状语； that引导定语从句，定语从句中and连接两个并列动词lock和remember；句中两个when均引导时间状语从句。 ③remember to do sth 记得去做某事 remember doing sth 记得做过某事 ④switch off/on关/开(电灯、机器等) ⑤secure adj.安全的;安心的;可靠的 ⑥comfortable adj.舒服的 ⑦knob n．旋钮； 球形把手 ⑧appliance n．电器； 器具 ⑨remote control 遥控器 ⑩automatic adj.自动的 ⑪integrated adj.各部分密切协调的； 综合的 ⑫energy­efficient mode 节能模式 ⑬all by itself 独自，独立 ⑭no longer＝not...any longer 不再 Intelligent Controls Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs⑦ for our appliances⑧，and remote controls⑨ for our TVs and air conditioners.In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for automatic⑩ control of just about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated⑪ sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy­efficient mode⑫ all by itself⑬.You will no longer⑭ have to think about turning switches on and off yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine⑮ and preferences⑯，so everything will be ready for⑰ you when you get home each evening.[2]Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with⑱ your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.[3]All controls will respond to voice commands⑲，so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey⑳. ⑮daily routine 日常生活 ⑯preference n．爱好； 偏爱 ⑰be ready for 准备好 ⑱along with 跟……一起(连接两个 并列主语时,谓语动词遵循就远原则) ⑲command n．& vt.指令；命令 ⑳obey vi.& vt.服从 [2]此句是一个复合句，the instant引导时间状语从句，表示“一……就……”； prepared for you在句中作宾语补足语。 [3]此句是一个复合句，if在句中引导条件状语从句； what在句中引导宾语从句。 Regular Health Checks In addition㉑, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed, for example, will record how well you sleep every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning㉒ to your ㉑in addition 等同于 additionally 意为“此外” ㉒warning n．警告； 警示；先兆 phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of㉓ your health as well.[4]They can warn you early on㉔ if there is something abnormal㉕ or if you have a critical㉖ illness, such as cancer, and potentially㉗ save your life. [4]此句是一个复合句，句中两个if均引导条件状语从句。 ㉓keep constant track of 持续跟踪…… ㉔early on 在初期；早先 ㉕abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的 ㉖critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的 ㉗potentially adv.潜在地；可能地 No More Disasters Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from㉘accidents.[5]For example, if a water pipe starts leaking㉙, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring㉚, your smart home will detect㉛it and provide you with the relevant㉜information.This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire. [5]此句是一个复合句。句中并列连词or连接两个if引导的条件状语从句。 ㉘prevent...from...阻止…… ㉙leak vi.& vt.& n．漏；渗漏；透露 ㉚a short in the electrical wiring 电线短路 ㉛detect vt.发现；查明 ㉜relevant adj.有关的；有意义的 This smart technology is not a fantasy㉝.Many of these new innovations㉞are already available㉟ and being used in some homes.In this sense㊱, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.Nevertheless㊲，[6]it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. [6]it will take/be＋时间段＋before“多久之后才……”为固定句型。 ㉝fantasy n．幻想；想象 ㉞innovation n．创新；创造 ㉟available adj.可获得的； 可购得的； (人)有空的 ㊱in this sense 从这种意义上来讲 ㊲nevertheless adv.尽管如此；不过；然而 智能家居便利生活 你忘记过锁家门吗？ 或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？ 诸如此类的事情经常发生在我们身上，这会浪费资源，有时还会引发问题。然而在不久的将来，我们将生活在智能的家里。智能的家会在我们外出时锁好家门，会在我们忘记关掉电视的时候替我们关上。这样的智能家居将保障我们的安全，节省我们的能源，为我们提供一个更为舒适的居住环境。 智能控制 今天，我们必须使用开关来控制电灯，使用旋钮来控制家用电器，使用遥控器来控制电视机和空调。未来，我们每天都能使用先进的技术来自动控制家里几乎所有的东西。未来的住宅将使用集成传感器来辨别你每天早晨何时出门，然后自动进入节能模式。你再也不用想着自己打开或关闭各种开关。你的住宅还能了解你的日程安排和喜好，所以每天晚上你回到家时，一切都已经准备就绪。在你步入家门的一刹那，灯光亮起，你最喜爱的音乐或电视节目随即开启，而且你会发现晚餐也已备好。所有的装置都将响应语音指令，因此如果你想要改变日程安排，你只需大声说出你的想法，家居系统就会照办。 定期健康检查 此外，你的智能家居每天都会监测你的健康状况。例如，你的床会记录你每晚的睡眠状况，还能检测你的体重。如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。此外，就如何实现更加健康的饮食和更好的睡眠，它还会给予你建议。智能马桶也会持续跟踪你的健康状况。如果发现异常情况，或是你得了癌症等重大疾病，智能马桶会提前警告你，并有可能挽救你的生命。 不再有灾难 智能家居将能够防止事故造成严重损害。例如，如果水管漏水或者发生电线短路，你的智能家居会检测出来，并给你提供相关的信息。这样一来，你就能够在家里水流满地或着火前及时解决问题。 这种智能技术不是幻想。 这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。从这种意义上来讲，明日之家已经是今日之家。然而，还需要过些年大多数新住宅才会开始使用这种新技术。 persuade vt.劝说；说服；使相信，使信服(联想：persuasion n．说服；劝说 persuasive adj.有说服力的) 【教材原句】　For example, the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade. 例如：短语“在我看来”告诉我们这篇文章可能是用来说服的。 【用法归纳】 persuade sb to do sth＝persuade/talk sb into doing sth 说服某人做某事 persuade sb not to do sth＝persuade/talk sb out of doing sth 说服某人不要做某事 【佳句必背】　When surfing on the Internet, do not be persuaded into giving away your personal information.(应用文之建议信) 当上网的时候，不要被说服泄露你的个人信息。 persuaded them to donate money 【练透考点】　单句语法填空 ①I do know how upset the shop staff can get, but I try to persuade them (keep) smiling. ②While shopping，people sometimes can't help (persuade) into buying something they don't really need. ③My close friend persuaded me out of (oppose) the idea he came up with at the meeting. 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ④(读后续写之动作描写)他开始向同学和邻居求助,并说服他们捐钱。 He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbours and ． to keep being persuaded opposing switch vt.转换；交换 vi.& vt.(使)改变；转变 n．开关；转换器；改变 【教材原句】　Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer? 或是你忘记过关掉电视或电脑吗？ 【用法归纳】 (1)switch off/on 关/开(电灯、机器等) switch (from...)to... (从……)转变为…… (2)make a/the switch 进行改变 Please switch off your phones 【佳句必背】　After finishing his homework, he switched off the light and went out to play with his younger sister.(读后续写之动作描写) 做完作业后，他关上灯出去和他妹妹玩了。 【练透考点】　用适当的介词或副词填空 ①We definitely need to switch anxiety different forms of power as soon as possible. ②Streetlights powered by solar energy switch automatically at 6：00 p．m.every day. ③You can switch it at the flick of the red switch when you leave to save the energy. 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ④讲座期间请大家关掉手机并保持安静。 and keep quiet during the lecture. to on off preference n．爱好；偏爱(联想：prefer vt.更喜欢；宁愿) 【教材原句】　Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. 你的住宅还能了解你的日程安排和喜好，所以每天晚上你回到家时，一切都已经准备就绪。 【用法归纳】 (1)have a preference for 偏爱……；更喜欢…… give (a) preference to 给……以优惠；优待 (2)prefer (doing) A to (doing) B 与(做)B相比更喜欢(做)A prefer to do A rather than do B 宁愿做A也不愿做B 【佳句必背】　When it comes to my arrangements for the summer holiday, I prefer to go travelling rather than stay at home.(应用文之建议信) 当谈及我的暑假安排时，我宁愿去旅游也不愿待在家里。 The reason why I prefer/have a preference for classical music is that 【练透考点】　单句语法填空 ①The manager has decided to give (prefer) to those who have worked here for many years. ②To cool down in a hot weather，I prefer opening the windows to (switch) on the air conditioner. ③Rather than eat at a restaurant, she prefers (stay) at home and cook her own meals. 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ④(应用文之建议信)我之所以更喜欢古典音乐，是因为它总是让我想起灿烂的中国传统文化。 it always reminds me of the splendid traditional Chinese cultures. preference switching to stay warning n．警告；警示；先兆(联想：warn vt.& vi.警告；提醒某事；告诫) 【教材原句】　If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. 如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会将警告发到你的手机上。 【用法归纳】 (1)without warning 毫无预警；突然地；毫无征兆 (2)warn sb of/about sth 警告某人某事 warn sb not to do sth 警告某人不要做某事 warn sb against doing sth 警告某人不要做某事 【佳句必背】　You should read the warning label before you take any medicine.(应用文之建议信) 你应该在服药前阅读警告标签。 【练透考点】　单句语法填空 ①(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)There is a (warn) for strong winds up to 100 kilometers per hour. ②In our daily routine，our head teacher often warns us the possible problems we might run into. warning of/about 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ③(应用文之建议信)我警告他不要沉迷于电脑游戏，然而，他没有采纳我的建议。 I , nevertheless, he didn't adopt my suggestion. warned him not to be addicted to computer games available adj.可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的；可利用的(联想：availability n．可用性；空闲) 【教材原句】　Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes. 这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得，并且正在一些住宅中使用。 【用法归纳】 be available to do sth 可用来做某事 be available for... 可用于……的；对……有效的 be available to/for sb 对某人来说是可以获得的 【佳句必背】　I'm wondering if you are available at the weekend.If so, let's have a face­to­face talk about table manners.(应用文之邀请信) 我想知道你周末是否有空。如果是这样的话，让我们面对面地谈谈餐桌礼仪吧。 【练透考点】　写出句中available的含义 ①We'll be leaving at 8：00 in the morning and a school bus is available for us at the school gate. ②I had intended to go to my cousin's birthday party last night, but I was not available. ③With all the information available, they found the hotel in the mountain easily. 可利用的 有空的 可获得的 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ④(读后续写之环境描写)他们有好几条路可走，但每条路充满挑战。 There were several routes , but each came with its own set of challenges. available to them in this sense (in...sense) 从这种(某种)意义上来讲 【教材原句】　In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. 从这种意义上来讲，明日之家已经是今日之家。 【用法归纳】 make sense 讲得通；有意义 make sense of 懂得；了解……的意义 a sense of 一种……的感觉 in a sense 在某种意义上；在某种程度上 in no sense 决不(置于句首时，句子用部分倒装) There's no/little sense (in) doing sth 做某事没有意义 【佳句必背】　A sense of accomplishment crept upon him.(读后续写之心理描写) 一种成就感悄悄涌上他的心头。 【练透考点】　根据汉语提示完成下面语段 ①I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty (理解) what your physics teacher says in class.What I must stress is that (抱怨没有意义). (在某种意义上)，only if you insist on studying physics can you make obvious progress in the not­too­distant future. making sense of there is no sense in complaining In a sense 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ②(读后续写之主旨升华)千万不要灰心，继续努力，你迟早会成功的。 In no sense ; keep trying and you will make it sooner or later. should you lose heart the instant引导时间状语从句 【教材原句】　Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. 在你步入家门的一刹那，灯光亮起，你最喜爱的音乐或电视节目随即开启，而且你会发现晚餐也已备好。 【用法归纳】 有些名词短语可用作从属连词引导时间状语从句： (1)the moment/second/minute， 相当于as soon as, on/upon doing... 一……就…… (2)every/each/next/last time 每次/下次/上次 (3)the first/second/...time 第一/二/……次 【佳句必背】　She ceased to fight for freedom the instant I picked up the hummingbird.(读后续写之动作描写) 我一抱起这只蜂鸟，她就停止了挣扎。 【写成佳句】　一句多译/完成句子 ①(应用文之邀请信)一得知将会有一场英语诗歌朗诵比赛，我就写信邀请你参加。 → an English Poetry Recitation Competition，I am writing to invite you to participate in it. → an English Poetry Recitation Competition, I am writing to invite you to participate in it. The instant/As soon as/The moment/Immediately I learn that there will be On/Upon learning that there will be ②(读后续写之动作描写)约翰一听说伯纳德有麻烦，他就立即不遗余力地帮助他摆脱困境。 Bernard was in trouble，he immediately spared no effort to help him out of difficulty. The instant/moment/second/minute John heard that It will take＋一段时间＋before从句 【教材原句】　Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，还需要过些年大多数新住宅才会开始使用这种新技术。 【用法归纳】 It will be＋一段时间＋before 从句意为“要过一段时间才……” It wasn't long/It didn't take long＋before 从句意为“没过多久就……” It won't be long/It won't take long＋before 从句意为“过不了多久就会……” 【佳句必背】　He told me a helicopter was on its way, but it would be 30 minutes before it arrived.(读后续写之动作描写) 他告诉我一架直升机正在赶来的路上，但要等30分钟才能到达。 【写成佳句】　完成句子 ①没过多久，大卫就重新振作起来了。 David picked himself up again. ②她不断地安慰自己：“用不了多久我的丈夫就会找到我。” She constantly comforted herself，“ ．” It didn't take long before It won't be long before my husband finds me ③(读后续写之主旨升华)过了很长一段时间，我才意识到只有相互信任，我们才能与他人保持良好的关系。 I realized that only by trusting each other can we maintain a good relationship with others. It was/took a long time before A 1．distant A．adj.遥远的 B．adj.疏远的；冷淡的 C．adj.远亲的 D．adj.心不在焉的 ①I am not quite familiar with him for he is just a distant cousin. ②There was a distant look in her eyes；her mind was obviously on something else. ③(2022·全国甲卷)However，after I went to high school，somehow I became distant from him. ④He wanted to get away from everything so he moved to a distant land. C D B 2．switch A．vi.转变 B．vt.交换 C．n.改变 D．n.铁路的转辙器，道岔 E．n.开关 ①Do you think she'll notice if I switch my glass with hers？ ②(2023·浙江1月卷)I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago. ③(2020·全国Ⅰ卷)The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off “switch” where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight. B A E ④(2023·浙江1月卷)Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch，but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire. ⑤(2022·全国乙卷)By using the latest technologies，drones could also start providing higher­value services for railways，detecting faults in the rail or switches... C D 3．写出句中加黑单词的词性及汉语意思 ①She secured a job as a consequence of her fluent English. ②Do you think they should serve instant coffee in the bar of a big hotel？ v.获得 adj.速溶的；速食的 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 Nevertheless Ⅰ.单词拼写(每小题1分，共10分) He took up a position in a company that rewarded creativity and (创新). 2．You can watch some famous Peking Opera videos on the Internet or read some (有关的) materials. 3．Your (不断的) encouragement and helpful advice build up my confidence and improve my grade. 4． (尽管如此), the disadvantages of phone use should also be brought to our attention. innovation relevant constant automatic opposed available 5．As you wander about the (幻想) amusement park, you will be brought into a magic world. 6．The officer (命令) those who were badly injured in the terrible car accident to be operated on as soon as possible. 7．I gave him a warning that he mustn't quit such a (可靠的) job. 8．When he got close to the building, he found that the door was (自动的). 9．The husband strongly (反对) his wife/his wife's going there alone. 10．Admission tickets for all the attractions in the amusement park are (可购得的) now. fantasy commanded secure efficient Ⅱ.单句语法填空(每小题1分，共10分) 1．Maybe this study will (potential) change the way we see the environment and treat it in the future. 2．The Wandering Earth, a 3D film, is set in a (distance) future, when the sun is about to destroy the Earth. 3．(2023·全国乙卷)...how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage while (constant) growing. 4．(2024·北京卷)Our brains use the system to acquire behavioural patterns regarding safe routes home, (efficiency) food gathering and dangers to avoid.Good habits save time, energy and sometimes your life. potentially distant constantly to accept will be preparing (should) be taken 5．Please ensure that all the lights are switched before you leave the classroom. 6．I don't think what he said is directly relevant the topic we are discussing. 7．People develop a preference a particular style of learning at an early age, which affects learning in their later life. 8．At first he was opposed to the plan, but we managed to persuade him (accept) it. 9．You'd better not phone our manager from three to four this afternoon; he (prepare) for a meeting then. 10．The manager commanded that measures (take) immediately to correct all the mistakes made in marketing. off to for Ⅲ.完成句子(每小题2分，共10分) 1．在学校里建一个学生们不能在那里借书或读书的公共图书馆是没有意义的。(There is no sense in...) in the school where students can't borrow or read books. 2．我一到站台，火车就开动了。(The instant...) ，the train began to move. 3．有时鼠标不响应。我需要一些时间才能继续我的任务。(before从句) There is a moment when the mouse does not respond. I can continue with my tasks. There's no sense in building a public library The instant I reached the platform It takes some time before 4．我们大约有两年没有和他们联系了。(touch) We for about two years. 5．是科技的发展使我们可以得到如此舒适和便利的生活。(available) It is the development of science and technology that ． have been out of touch with them makes such a comfortable and convenient life available to us preferences the monitor warning Ⅳ.课文语法填空(每小题1.5分，共15分) A smart home takes advantage of automation technology and modern building techniques to give homeowners a new level of control.It can keep us 1 (security), save us energy and provide a more comfortable place 2 (live) in.It offers several advantages over conventional homes. First, the smart home can control all electrical appliances 3 (automatic), which makes your home more energy­efficient.The smart system will also learn your daily routine and 4 (preference).When you get home every evening, it will prepare everything for you.For instance, your lights will come on 5 instant you enter the door.Second, 6 (monitor) your health for you every day.The smart home can send an earlier 7 (warn) if there is secure to live automatically something abnormal or a critical illness with you.Even it can give you some advice on a healthier diet.What's more, serious damage from accidents 8 (prevent) in the smart home.It can detect 9 short in the electrical wiring or a leak in the water pipe, and then provide you with the relevant information. While many of these new innovations are already available in some homes, it will take several years 10 most homes use this new technology. will be prevented a before Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，共20分) A (2025·山东省百师联考高二上期中)New Scientist magazine's chief reporter Adam Vaughan recently published “How your day will look in a carbon­neutral (碳中和) world.” Here, he imagines what a typical day would be like in the future—through the eyes of Isla, “a child in 2050”—after we've cut carbon emissions (排放).Vaughan acknowledges the writing is out of imagination but it is concluded by research, expert opinion, and experiments happening right now. Isla lives in the United Kingdom—will it still be a united kingdom in 2050？—and her life looks pretty much like life does today: She has a house, a car and a job.There are forests, and giant machines taking carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) out of the atmosphere.It all sounds like a green and pleasant land, but it didn't sound like the future to me.It's just like the life we are living now. It's an interesting exercise, imagining what it will be like in about 30 years.I thought I would give it a try: Here is my story about Edie, living in Toronto, Canada in 2050. Edie's alarm goes off at 4：00 a．m.She gets up, folds up the bed in the garage that is her apartment and workshop.She considers herself to be very lucky to have this garage.The only people that live in houses these days are multi­millionaires from all over the world, especially from Arizona and other southern states, wishing to move to Canada with its cooler climate and plentiful water.They can afford the million­dollar immigrant visa fee. At that time, there are no office or industrial jobs anymore: Artificial Intelligence and robots will take care of that.The few jobs left are in service, culture or health care.Luckily, Edie has her job. She checks the balance in her Personal Carbon Allowance (PCA) account to see if she has enough to buy another battery for her e­bike.If she doesn't have enough then she will have to buy carbon credits, and they are expensive.She sets her alarm for 6：00 p．m.when the streets of Toronto will come alive again on this hot November day. [语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一名杂志记者关于未来“碳中和”世界的生活的文章，以及作者对此的不同看法和想象。 1．What can we know about Adam Vaughan's passage? A．It is about creative imagination. B．It mainly describes advance in science. C．It focuses on solutions to carbon emissions. D．It is his vision of the future. 解析：选D。细节理解题。根据首段内容可知，在亚当·沃恩发表的文章中他想象了未来“碳中和”世界的生活是什么样子的，因此文章是他对未来的想象。 √ 2．What does the author think of Isla's life? A．Frightening. B．Ordinary. C．Ideal. D．Pleasant. 解析：选B。 推理判断题。根据第二段末“...but it didn't sound like the future to me.It's just like the life we are living now.”可知，作者认为 Isla的生活仅仅是现在普通生活的延续，没有什么新奇的。 √ 3．Why do people like Canada according to Edie? A．People want to get better education. B．The living expense there is rather low. C．It has a cool and comfortable temperature. D．The water in Canada hasn't been polluted. 解析：选C。 细节理解题。根据第四段中“...wishing to move Canada with its cooler climate and plentiful water”可知，人们在2050年移民加拿大是因为寻求凉爽的气候和充足的水。 √ 4．What does the author intend to tell us? A．Two women's entirely different lives. B．What our life will be like in 2050. C．A look into Adam Vaughan's Life. D．How we can handle our account well. 解析：选B。推理判断题。文章中作者先是介绍了 Adam Vaughan 关于2050年生活的想象，然后作者又介绍了自己对2050年生活的另一种想象。 √ B (2025·安徽马鞍山高二上期中)A Harvard research team's first model of a portable exosuit (机械护甲) is made of cloth components worn on the waist and upper legs.A computer that's built into the shorts can sense when the user shifts between walking and running. Say the word “exosuit” and super heroes come to mind—somebody like Tony Stark from Marvel Comics, whose fancy suit enables him to become Iron Man.But scientists at Harvard University have been developing an actual exosuit, a wearable machine that can improve an average man's strength and toughness.This model improves a wearer's performance while he is walking or running. The lead researcher Conor Walsh says when you put on his team's suit, you definitely notice that it's pulling across your joints, so you feel the drive from the suit.But after a while, you don't really notice it anymore.The suit helps to extend the hip joint, saving the user's energy.Though you might not notice it, when you shut the suit off after a few minutes of having it turned on, Walsh says, “You really quickly notice that your legs feel a little bit heavier.” Walsh says, “This suit could be helpful for a soldier carrying heavy weights over long distances.” Research on the suit was supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, which is part of the United States Department of Defense and develops military technology.“Other future models might help people with medical problems like Parkinson's disease to move more easily，” he says.“My lab cooperates with a company on a suit to help stroke survivors that is now commercially available.” Karl Zelik, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University, calls the team's effort “promising work”．Zelik says it will enhance human abilities during various aspects of daily life.However, he notes that the exosuit field is changing fast.In the future, he says, the best assist devices may not be exosuits at all, but rather technology put inside a person's body.He predicts that future wearables will also be able to figure out the wearer's movement intention, and influence it when necessary to improve human performance. [语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍一个哈佛研究小组的第一个便携式机械护甲，它由布料制成，穿戴在腰部和大腿，可以提高普通人的力量和韧性。 5．What may the exosuit do? A．Cover the user's wrist and upper legs. B．Sharpen a wearer's performance of walking. C．Enable a person to become a superhero. D．Sense the user's shift from walking to running. 解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第二段可知，机械护甲可以提高穿戴者的行走能力。故选B。 √ 6．How will people feel when they take the suit off after wearing it for a few minutes? A．Their legs may feel a little heavier. B．Their body may not feel anything strange. C．Their joints will feel pulled by some strength. D．Their body may feel the driving force from it. 解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第三段可知，穿戴者穿了几分钟就把护甲脱下来会感到腿有点重。故选A。 √ 7．What do Walsh's words in Paragraph 4 suggest? A．The suit can safeguard soldiers in the distance. B．He works directly for American military force. C．A certain model of a suit can be purchased now. D．Current models benefit patients with Parkinson disease. 解析：选C。推理判断题。根据第四段“My lab cooperates with a company on a suit to help stroke survivors that is now commercially available.”可推知，Walsh的话表明现在可以买到某一款机械护甲了。故选C。 √ 8．What's Zelik's attitude towards the future of exosuits? A．Promising. B．Indifferent. C．Hopeless. D．Objective. 解析：选D。推理判断题。根据最后一段Zelik所说的话可知，Zelik既对机械护甲表示肯定，又表示未来最好的辅助设备可能根本不是机械护甲，而是植入人体的技术，即他的态度是客观的。故选D。 √ Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分，共15分) Todd Stabelfeldt couldn't wait to marry his tall, beautiful wife Karen four years ago.But he was determined that he didn't want her to 1 him. “A spouse (配偶) should be your lover and your friend, 2 a free caregiver，” said Stabelfeldt. Stabelfeldt is a quadriplegic (四肢瘫痪者) with no movement below his shoulders, but he doesn't spend time feeling 3 himself.He takes every opportunity to find 4 —including his marriage to Karen.He spends most of his time running his IT business from his home office, 5 his wife around the house, and building his charity. And it's all 6 the new smart home and assistive technology. Technologies like Apple's “Home” app allow Stabelfeldt to 7 various smart accessories (配件) in his house—from door locks to lights.The best part for Stabelfeldt? He can 8 Apple's intelligent digital assistant Siri to work it all. Stabelfeldt calls this technology a game changer.“It never 9 to me that I'd have the opportunity to be married and have children.” Stabelfeldt can let a delivery person in or out, or open the door on demand. “When I'm cooking, I don't have to 10 and do those functions.He can 11 it，” said Karen.“Technology has completely 12 how Todd can operate and where he can function.”　 “New technologies have given me an 13 to prove that I'm a 14 man，” Stabelfeldt said.“To get up every day and go to work; Everybody has worth, and everybody should have the opportunity to 15 it.” [语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了科技的发展改变了Stabelfeldt——一位四肢瘫痪者的生活，使他有机会结婚生子，有独立生活、照顾自己的能力，成为一个有价值的人。 1．A．care for B．learn from C．talk about D．keep up with 解析：选A。 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但他下定决心不想让她照顾他。根据文章第二段“ ‘A spouse (配偶) should be your lover and your friend, 2 a free caregiver，’ said Stabelfeldt.”可知，Stabelfeldt不想让他的妻子照顾(care for)他。故选A。learn from“学习”；talk about “谈论”；keep up with“跟上；与……保持联系”。 √ 2．A．because of B．in case of C．instead of D．in spite of 解析：选C。考查介词短语辨析。句意：配偶应该是你的爱人和朋友，而不是一个免费的照顾者。根据前文“But he was determined that he didn't want her to 1 him.”以及本句中“A spouse (配偶) should be your lover and your friend ”可知，Stabelfeldt不想让妻子照顾他，因为他认为妻子是他的爱人和朋友，而不是一个免费的照顾者。故选C。 √ 3．A．surprised at B．sorry for C．afraid of D．proud of 解析：选B。 考查形容词短语辨析。句意：Stabelfeldt是一个四肢瘫痪的人，他的肩膀以下不能活动，但他没有花时间为自己感到难过。根据下文可知，Stabelfeldt虽然四肢瘫痪，但他把大部分的时间都用来工作和生活，可见他并没有花时间为自己感到难过或遗憾。故选B。 √ 4．A．courage B．excitement C．independence D．passion 解析：选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意：他抓住一切机会寻求独立——包括他和Karen的婚姻。根据上下文可知，Stabelfeldt没有让妻子照顾他，而是能够有自己的工作，还能帮助妻子做家务，可见他在各方面都非常独立，抓住一切机会寻求独立。故选C。 √ 5．A．assisting B．obeying C．guiding D．instructing 解析：选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的大部分时间都在家里的办公室里经营他的IT业务，帮助妻子做家务，并建立他的慈善机构。根据下文妻子Karen的话可知，Stabelfeldt能够在家中帮助妻子做一些家务。故选A。 √ 6．A．according to B．along with C．as to D．thanks to 解析：选D。 考查介词短语辨析。句意：这一切都要归功于新的智能家居和辅助技术。根据下文可知，苹果的“Home”应用程序为Stabelfeldt提供了智能家居和辅助技术，使他能够控制家里的各种智能配件，完成很多工作和家务，所以他能够独立工作和生活，多亏了这些新的智能家居和辅助技术。故选D。 √ 7．A．control B．acknowledge C．improve D．hide 解析：选 A。考查动词词义辨析。句意：苹果的“Home”应用程序等技术允许Stabelfeldt控制家里的各种智能配件——从门锁到灯。根据下文“He can 8 Apple's intelligent digital assistant Siri to work it all.”和“Stabelfeldt can let a delivery person in or out, or open the door on demand.”可知，Stabelfeldt在家中可控制各种智能配件，不需要自己动手即可完成开关门等日常工作。故选A。 √ 8．A．persuade B．command C．advise D．teach 解析：选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意：他可以命令苹果的智能数字助手Siri来完成所有工作。根据下文可知，Stabelfeldt在家中可控制各种智能配件，不需要自己动手即可完成开关门等日常工作，说明他只需要向智能助手发号施令即可。故选B。 √ 9．A．struck B．occurred C．hit D．thought 解析：选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从没想过我有机会结婚生子。根据上一句“Stabelfeldt calls this technology a game changer.”和常识可知，Stabelfeldt是一位四肢瘫痪者，想要娶妻生子是非常困难和不现实的，所以他之前从未想过自己可以结婚生子，但是这项技术却改变了他的想法，把不可能变成了现实。it occurred to sb.that...“某人突然想到某事”。故选B。 √ 10．A．prepare B．cease C．predict D．integrate 解析：选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意：“当我做饭的时候，我不需要停下来做那些事情。他能应付得来，”Karen说。根据上一句可知，在妻子Karen做饭时，Stabelfeldt可以让送货员进出或是开关门，不需要妻子停下来做这些事情。故选B。 √ 11．A．accept B．introduce C．manage D．insist 解析：选C。 考查动词词义辨析。“当我做饭的时候，我不需要停下来做那些事情。他能应付得来，”Karen说。根据上文可知，妻子在做饭时，不需要停下来给送货员开关门，Stabelfeldt可以做好这些事情。故选C。 √ 12．A．recorded B．described C．transformed D．determined 解析：选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意：科技已经完全改变了Todd的操作方式和他的活动范围。根据前文“Stabelfeldt calls this technology a game changer.”和文章内容可知，这项科技使得一个四肢瘫痪的人能够独立工作和生活，完成很多本来不可能完成的事情，改变了Todd的生活方式，使他有了更多独立活动的范围和空间。故选C。 √ 13．A．objective B．opportunity C．idea D．excuse 解析：选B。 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Stabelfeldt说：“新技术给了我证明自己是一个有价值的人的机会。”根据下文可知，新技术让他做出选择，向人们展示了自己的价值。故选B。 √ 14．A．honest B．valuable C．responsible D．lucky 解析：选B。 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Stabelfeldt说：“新技术给了我证明自己是一个有价值的人的机会。”由“To get up every day and go to work; Everybody has worth, and everybody should have the opportunity to 15 it.”可知，每个人都是有价值的，而新技术让Stabelfeldt有机会向人们证明他是有价值的人。故选B。 √ 15．A．win B．remember C．show D．see 解析：选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意：“每天起床去上班；每个人都有价值，每个人都应该有机会展示自己的价值。”由此可知，Stabelfeldt认为每个人都有自己的价值，他的价值是通过新科技得以向人们展示和证明的，所以每个人都应该向人们展示自己的价值。故选C。 √ $