Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking-分层同步练习-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

Reading and Thinking 一、必备知识基础练 Ⅰ.单词拼写 1.If you’re planning on visiting Yading,keep in mind that it’s a(n) 　　　　　　(偏远的) location and that accommodation choices are limited.  2.Nowadays,solar panels have become very 　　　　　(有效的) at changing light from the sun into usable energy.  3.We can keep 　　　　　　(不断的) track of our health with the help of modern wearable devices that record various physiological data.  4.Tony hopes that TCM will gain more popular in his city and even become 　　　　　　(可获得的) at local public hospital in the future.  5.While shopping,people sometimes can’t help being p　　　　　 to buy something they don’t really need.  Ⅱ.单句语法填空 1.When the room reaches a comfortable temperature,the air conditioner will switch itself 　　　　　　.  2.Many people know Mr Zhong as a famous doctor,but few know he was once a famous athlete early 　　　　　　.  3.In the 　　　　　　(distance) future,the advances in technology can lead to significant breakthroughs in medicine,potentially extending human lifespan.  4.David has a 　　　　　　(prefer) for outdoor activities,so he often goes hiking and camping with his friends at the weekends.  5.It occurred to Jane that the dog’s unusual action might mean a 　　　　　　(warn) of danger.  Ⅲ.单句写作 1.她一发出声音命令,一张桌子和两把椅子就从地板下升了出来。(the instant) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,a table and two chairs rose from under the floor. 2.当你下班回到你的智能家时,你会发现整个房子都被打扫干净了。(find复合结构) When you return to your smart home after work,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. 3.如今,大多数人都偏爱先进的技术,因为它使他们的生活更容易,更方便。(have a preference for...) Nowadays,most people 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,because it makes their life easier and more convenient.  Ⅳ.阅读微写作 请再读“Smart Homes To Make Life Easier”,注意文中的单词、短语和句型,并完成下列练习。 Activity 1　单句写作 1.一些人可能认为智能家居是一个幻想,但实际上它已经成为一个现实。(fantasy) Some people may think the smart home is 　　　　　　　　　,but in fact,it has become a reality.  2.我已经搬进了我的智能家,这使我的日常生活更方便了。(daily routine) I have moved into my smart home,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. 3.在遥控器的帮助下,电视和空调可以很容易地开关。(switch on/off;remote) The TV and air conditioner are 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　with the help of 　　　　　　　　　　.  4.密切协调的传感器告诉我什么时候去上班或什么时候睡觉,这使我做一切事情都很有效率。(integrate;sensor;efficient) 　　　　　　　 can tell me when to go to work or go to bed,making me 　　　　　　. 5.我的智能家居能发现潜在的危险。(detect;potential) My smart home can 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  6.一有不正常的事情发生,它就会给我警示。(the instant;abnormal;warning) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,it will give me 　　　　　　　　　. Activity 2　选取上面至少4个句子组成一篇不少于80词的短文(注意使用恰当的衔接词)         二、能力素养提升练 Ⅴ.阅读理解 A (2024江西上饶高中校考) What will our world really be like 20 years from now?What does the future hold for the food we eat,the technology we use and the homes we live in?It would be beyond imagination—food pills,flying cars and bases on the moon—but the reality will probably be less exciting.The world in 2040 will probably be much like it is today,but smarter. The future of food The next major food change will be vertical farming (垂直农业) in which we grow food in AI-controlled vertical buildings rather than horizontal land.We could be eating insects in 2040.Insects are rich in proteins,low in fat and a good source of calcium. The future of love The Internet has forever changed the way people meet and fall in love.Online dating and location-based services have opened up possibilities that allow people to look beyond their friends,friends of friends,and co-workers. The future of technology We’re heading into a future where improved battery technology will make better electric cars,personal flying machines,and private space tourism possible. The future of work Rather than humans working with machines,robots are likely to reduce some jobs.Taxi drivers will be replaced by self-driving cars,for example.Clearly,there will also be new jobs created:the computer engineer,mechanics who fix the self-driving taxis,programmers,space tour guides and vertical farmers.Technology will continue to disturb businesses and get rid of some jobs,creating new professions we can’t yet imagine. The future of health Hospitals are the costliest part in the health system.Prevention will become the center of attention as we gain greater control of our health information. 1.What is the food in 2040 like? A.People will not eat pork or beef then. B.Insects will become the main food then. C.The food will mainly exist in the form of pills. D.Part of the food will come from vertical farming. 2.What can we learn from paragraph 5? A.New professions will appear. B.Boring jobs will be abandoned. C.Most jobs will be done by robots. D.Humans will work with machines. 3.What will be the focus of health in the future? A.Hospital treatment. B.Health systems. C.Prevention. D.Health information. B (2025高二上云南昆明期中) Tired of standing in line?Wait a bit longer and you may never have to again.Amazon has opened 24 of its Amazon Go stores which use cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) to see what you’ve taken off shelves and charge you as you walk out. Some companies are closely copying Amazon’s approach to using Al-powered cameras fixed in ceilings.But others are trying an entirely different way to skip the checkout:smart shopping carts.These companies have added cameras and sensors to the carts,and are using AI to tell what you’ve put in them.Customers pay by entering a credit card,or through an online payment system.When a customer exits the store,a green light on the shopping cart shows that their order is complete,and they’re charged. The companies behind the smart carts,including Caper and Veeve,say it’s much easier to add technology to the shopping cart than to an entire store.Amazon Go stores rely on hundreds of cameras in the ceiling.The shelves also include sensors to tell when an item is removed.Ahmed Beshry,co-founder of Caper,believes the cost of the technology to run Go is too high in a large-format grocery store.Neither Caper nor Veeve has said how much their smart shopping carts will cost,making it difficult to compare the different formats.Shariq Siddiqui,CEO of Veeve,said,“We’re always happy when Amazon is doing something.They force retailers (零售店) to get out of their old school thinking.” Each time a business uses AI and cameras,it raises questions about customers’ privacy and the effect on jobs.Beshry notes that the cameras in his shopping cart point down into the cart,so only a customer’s hand and part of their arm will be captured (拍摄) on camera. 4.What do we know about the smart shopping carts? A.They are able to recognise goods put in them. B.They are linked to the cameras fixed in the ceilings. C.They flash the green light when the order is removed. D.They can tell customers where to find what they want. 5.What can be inferred from the application of AI in grocery stores? A.It may reduce the cost of running a store. B.It is far more expensive than shopping carts. C.It has attracted many more retailers than before. D.It is likely to help retailers to think differently. 6.When it comes to AI and cameras,what makes the public worried most? A.That they can only buy goods online. B.That customers’ information may be leaked. C.That they have to wait in a line for a longer time. D.That goods in the stores may be more expensive. 7.What is the main idea of the text? A.The new technology improves retail sale. B.AI-powered cameras are used in retail stores. C.Advanced technology will let you skip the line. D.Artificial intelligence affects the future of job market. C (2025江苏苏州大学附属中学高二期中) The human brain is a powerful natural computer that has evolved over tens of thousands of years.But what would you get if you combined this biological computer with a real one? Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington in the US have linked human brain-like tissues to an electronic chip,which can perform simple computer tasks.Their creation,named Brainoware,is part of a growing field called biological computing that might one day do better than current computers,according to Nature. The brain-like tissues the researchers used,also,known as brain organoids (类器官) weren’t part of a living person’s brain.They were “grown” from human stem cells,which are capable of producing different types of cells and forming body tissues.It took two months for the stem cells to mature into an organoid. The researchers then placed one organoid onto an electronic chip with thousands of electrodes (电极).Although organoids are much simpler and smaller than an actual brain,they act similarly to human brains,such as responding to electrical signals,which is what our brain does all the time.These responses lead to changes in the brain,which fuel our ability to learn.To test Brainoware,the researchers used it for voice recognition by training it with 240 Japanese recordings spoken by eight speakers.They found that the organoid reacted differently toward each voice.With an accuracy of 78 percent,it successfully identified the speakers by showing different neural activities. What’s special about Brainoware is that researchers can take advantage of the organoid’s complexity without understanding its cell networks,according to Daily Mail.In other words,scientists don’t need to know exactly how the organoid works in order to use it. According to the researchers’ work published in December,combining organoids and electronic chips could increase the speed and efficiency of AI in the future.Also,such models can be used to study human brains,according to Nature.Using Brainoware to model and study neurological disorders,such as Alzheimer’s disease,is one example.It could also be used to test the effects of different treatments for such diseases.“That’s where the promise is:using these to one day hopefully replace animal models of the brain,” Arti Ahluwalia,a researcher in Taly,told Nature. 8.What do we know about the tissues used by the researchers? A.They were artificially constructed. B.They formed a complete human brain. C.They were harvested from dead human bodies. D.They were cultured from specific human cells. 9.What success did Brainoware achieve in the voice recognition test? A.Distinguishing the voices between speakers. B.Understanding the content of the recordings. C.Showing preferences for some of the voices. D.Correctly matching all the speakers with their voices. 10.What makes Brainoware special,according to Daily Mail? A.Its complexity is easy to learn and understand. B.It opens up new possibilities for studying human brains. C.Its cell networks are the same as those of human brains. D.No in-depth knowledge of organoids is needed to use it. 11.What does the last paragraph focus on regarding Brainoware? A.Its underlying problems. B.Its potential applications. C.Its influence on AI technology. D.Its contribution to animal welfare. Ⅵ.七选五 What your dinner photos on Instagram say about you Posting pictures on Instagram is a modern day version of writing a journal:It’s all about creating a connection between ourselves,our lives,friends,family and the wider public.　1　 Each day,at least 95 million posts are shared on Instagram.  　2　 Some people will post photos of their pets,their holidays or their social life—but in recent years,posting photos of the food that we eat conveys to the viewer something more than the food itself.  If someone posts photos of a meal that they have just cooked,the message they’re trying to convey is that they are a capable person.For example,if someone is on a health kick,they often seek social approval.If they’ve made a really healthy meal,they will typically post it with hashtags “#” like diet or health,which tie into other people’s experiences.　3　  There is also a growing trend of people taking photos of their food when they dine out at a restaurant.　4　 These Instagrammers often tag places that are considered selective or to have a certain clientele (顾客群),like celebrities—to indicate that they’re a person of worth.It feeds into their need for social approval and is a way of boosting their own self-esteem.  If people are on a diet or trying to eat a bit better,they can use platforms like Instagram to track what they’ve been eating.It’s a way of motivating other people as well as holding themselves responsible,while subconsciously saying “　5　”Sharing the diet is a way of both getting attention and taking responsibility from a wider audience.  A.I am willing to take risks in my diet. B.There are some reasons to post photos online. C.I’m the sort of person who takes care of myself. D.It’s the same idea as wanting to feel part of a community. E.The types of content we choose to post hold significance. F.It generally implies an attempt to associate with luxury and taste. G.We have a fundamental need to be part of something bigger than ourselves. 知识积累卡 一、重点单词 1.recognise vt.　　　　　　　　　　　　　→recognition n.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　→recognisable adj.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  2.approve vt.　　　　　　　　　　　　　→approval n.　　　　　　　　　 →approving adj.　　　　　　　　　　　　  3.select vt.　　　　　→selection n.　　　　　→selective adj.　　　　　　　  二、熟词生义 1.fuel　本文义:vt.　　　　　　　　　　其他义:n.　　　　　　　　　　　  2.feed　本文义:vt.　　　　　　　　　　　  其他义:vt.　　　　　　　　　　　　  三、词块速记 1.get rid of 　　　　　　　　　　　  2.be tired of 　　　　　  3.be capable of 　　　　　　　　　　　  4.take advantage of　　　　　  5.boost one’s own self-esteem　　　　　　　　　　　  四、经典句式背诵 Neither Caper nor Veeve has said how much their smart shopping carts will cost,making it difficult to compare the different formats. 句意: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　   参考答案 Ⅰ.1.remote　2.efficient　3.constant　4.available 5.persuaded Ⅱ.1.off　2.on　3.distant　4.preference　5.warning Ⅲ.1.The instant she gave the voice command　2.you will find the whole house cleaned　3.have a preference for advanced technology Ⅳ.Activity 1 1.a fantasy　2.which makes my daily routine more convenient 3.easy to switch on or switch off;the remote control　4.The integrated sensors;efficient in everything　5.detect the potential dangers　6.The instant something abnormal happens;a warning Activity 2 One possible version Some people may think the smart home is a fantasy,but in fact,it has become a reality.I have moved into my smart home,which makes my daily routine more convenient.The TV and air conditioner are easy to switch on or switch off with the help of the remote control.The integrated sensors can tell me when to go to work or go to bed,making me efficient in everything.In addition,my smart home can detect the potential dangers.The instant something abnormal happens,it will give me a warning. Ⅴ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。二十年后的世界到底是什么样子?作者对未来的各个方面做了大胆的预测。 1.D　推理判断题。根据小标题The future of food下的“The next major food change will be vertical farming...in 2040.”可知,届时垂直农业将会提供一部分食物。故选D项。 2.A　细节理解题。根据小标题The future of work下的“Clearly,there will also be new jobs created...farmers.”可知,将来由于科学技术的发展,将有大量的新工种应运而生。故选A项。 3.C　细节理解题。根据小标题The future of health下的“Hospitals are the costliest part in the health system.Prevention will become the center of attention as we gain greater control of our health information.”可知,预防将成为人们关注的焦点。故选C项。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新科技——智能购物车,它可以让人们免去长时间排队等待结账的麻烦。 4.A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But others are trying an entirely different way to skip the checkout:smart shopping carts.These companies have added cameras and sensors to the carts,and are using AI to tell what you’ve put in them.”可知,智能购物车能够识别放入其中的货物。故选A项。 5.B　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Ahmed Beshry,co-founder of Caper,believes the cost of the technology to run Go is too high in a large-format grocery store.”可知,人工智能在杂货店的应用比购物车贵多了。故选B项。 6.B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Each time a business uses AI and cameras,it raises questions about customers’ privacy and the effect on jobs.”可知,说到人工智能和摄像头,公众最担心的是客户的信息可能会被泄露。故选B项。 7.C　主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段可知,本文主要介绍了一项新科技——智能购物车,它可以让人们免去长时间排队等待结账,因此主旨是C选项“Advanced technology will let you skip the line.(先进技术将让您无须排队等候。)”。故选C项。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国印第安纳大学的研究团队开发了一种名为Brainoware的技术,将类似人脑的组织与电子芯片相结合,实现了简单的计算任务,如声音识别,为生物计算领域带来了新进展。 8.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They were ‘grown’ from human stem cells,which are capable of producing different types of cells and forming body tissues.”可知,它们是从特定的人类细胞中培养出来的。故选D项。 9.A　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“They found that the organoid reacted different toward each voice.With an accuracy of 78 percent,it successfully identified the speakers by showing different neural activities.”可知,Brainoware 在声音识别测试中成功地区分了不同说话人的声音。故选A项。 10.D　细节理解题。根据第五段的“What’s special about Brainoware is that researchers can take advantage of the organoid’s complexity without understanding its cell networks,according to Daily Mail.”可知,Brainoware 的独特之处在于不需要深入了解其细胞网络就能使用它。故选D项。 11.B　段落大意题。最后一段主要介绍了Brainoware在未来可能的应用领域,包括用于研究神经系统疾病模型,以及可能替代动物实验等。因此,该段落的重点在于Brainoware的潜在应用。故选B项。 Ⅵ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在Instagram上发布的晚餐照片会告诉人们什么暗含信息。 1.D　上文介绍我们在Instagram上发布照片是为了建立联系。D项承接上文,成为社区中的一员也是为了建立联系,本句进一步解释了发布照片的意义。故选D项。 2.E　下文介绍了人们发布照片的类型:关于宠物的,关于假期的,关于社交生活的,关于食物的。E项与下文语意一致,为下文的总括句。故选E项。 3.G　上文举例介绍人们会用“#”标签发布帖子,说明自己的情况。G项照应上文,解释我们这样做的原因。故选G项。 4.F　上文介绍人们发布去餐馆吃饭的照片也越来越多。F项介绍人们发布去餐馆吃饭的照片的原因,前后逻辑一致。故选F项。 5.C　上文介绍人们会用Instagram等平台记录自己正在节食或试图吃得更好一点。C项承接上文,介绍人们发布这样的照片的潜台词好像是在说:我是那种会照顾自己的人。前后语意一致。故选C项。 知识积累卡 一、1.认出,辨认出;承认,认可　认出;识别;承认,认可　可识别的;可认出的　2.批准,认可;赞成,赞同　批准;赞成　认可的;赞同的　3.挑选　选择　慎重选择的;精挑细选的 二、1.刺激;增加　燃料;(给……)加燃料　2.滋养,给……提供　喂养,饲养;满足 三、1.摆脱;处理掉　2.厌烦　3.有能力做……;能够　4.利用　5.提升某人的自尊 四、Caper 和Veeve都没说他们的智能购物车将花费多少钱,使比较不同的模式很难。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $