UNIT 12 Section Ⅰ TOPIC TALK(课时跟踪检测)(学用Word)-【优学精讲】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第四册（北师大版）

Section Ⅰ　TOPIC TALK 维度一：品句填词 1.Finally， the rising cost of servants boosted demand for such 　　　　　　　　　　（节省劳力的） devices. 2.Studies suggest that regular intake of the 　　　　　（维生素） significantly improves brain function. 3.Rescuers used a special d　　　　　　 for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings. 维度二：词形转换 1.I never doubt that special classes can help the 　　　　　　（gift） children to graduate earlier and take their place in life sooner. 2.Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the 　　　　　　　　（entertain） aspect of the music has been lost. 3.He had an amazingly 　　　　　　（produce） five years in which he managed to write four novels. 维度三：固定搭配和句式 1.　　　　　　　　　　 （让他感到高兴的是）， the dog kept chasing its tail in circles. 2.They 　　　　　　　　（在……方面有天赋） languages and can speak several fluently. Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 　　（2025·福建漳州期末） Welcome to Tech Gathering Rancho Cucamonga！ 　　Join us at Five Star Event Center for an exciting tech event.Enjoy fresh coffee and tasty breakfast， and feel free to bring your laptop or devices to relax and work on projects during the presentations.We have plenty of desk space！ 　　The Rancho Tech Gathering is a monthly meeting for tech lovers， business owners， and innovators.Discover the latest trends in the tech industry， meet like-minded professionals， and gain insights from experts.Don’t miss this chance to learn and connect with the tech community.Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event！ 　　At The Tech Gathering， we bring together tech workers， hobbyists， and entrepreneurs in a friendly setting for tech discussions： 　　Explore New Ideas： Dive into talks on recent AI advancements， tools that boost business efficiency， and innovations that improve daily life. 　　Fuel for Thought： Enjoy delicious coffee and breakfast to kickstart your morning of learning and networking. 　　Engaging Formats： Experience different styles of tech talks， speaking panels， and interactive Q & A sessions. 　　Your Voice Matters： Exchange your thoughts and connect with fellow tech fans. 　　Don’t miss out on being part of Rancho Cucamonga’s tech community.Bring your curiosity and join us for a morning of innovation and knowledge exchange！ 　　Note： By attending， you agree to be photographed and filmed， with media possibly used for promotions.If you prefer not to appear， let the organizers know at the beginning. 1.What is the main purpose of the Rancho Tech Gathering？（　　） A.To make business deals. B.To offer relaxation activities. C.To share tech insights. D.To promote AI development. 2.What groups are the gathering intended for？（　　） A.Innovators and coffee lovers. B.Business owners and tech fans. C.Professionals and advertisers. D.Tech workers and speakers. 3.What might one do at the gathering？（　　） A.Establish a tech community. B.Test practical AI applications. C.Enjoy free coffee and meals. D.Take part in discussions on new tech. B 　　（2025·贵州遵义期末）Wheaton started life as a curious and knowledge-hungry schoolboy.One of five children， Wheaton grew up fascinated by the invisible forces of electricity and magnetism （磁力）.While his father dreamed of him being a doctor， Wheaton’s interests lay in the world of science and invention. 　　Wheaton’s mother， Georgina， was also a great influence.She was a resourceful woman who invented tools to ease housework.Wheaton often credited her for his inventive spirit.“My mother was especially gifted with intuition and inventiveness，” he once said.“She could have achieved great things if she hadn’t lived so far from modern life.” 　　Growing up in a small， cozy home， Wheaton’s early life was simple.In the evenings， his family used oil lamps that gave off a warm， gentle light.By this faint light， Wheaton watched his mother work on her inventions， listened to his father read， and let his imagination wander through the forest surrounding their home. 　　The forest shaped Wheaton’s identity.Born during a violent thunderstorm， he was called “a child of the storm”， but his mother disagreed， calling him “a child of light”.This moment symbolized Wheaton’s future contributions through his groundbreaking work. 　　Wheaton’s mother played a key role in his education， inspiring his curiosity and defending his unique personality.She encouraged him to follow his intellectual passions， which led him to become a great inventor.Wheaton’s work on alternating current， induction motors， and wireless technology inspired other innovators.Even today， his designs for electric motors and wireless devices remain useful. 　　Despite his success， Wheaton’s fondest memories were of his mother.In her final days， he stayed by her side， giving up important work to be with her.Her last words to him were： “You’ve arrived， Wheaton， my dear.” She remained his guiding light throughout his remarkable life. 4.What was Wheaton’s father’s hope for him？（　　） A.To become a doctor. B.To become a scientist. C.To help with housework. D.To work on wireless technology. 5.Which aspect of Wheaton’s mother contributed to his inventive spirit？（　　） A.She encouraged him to explore the forest. B.She invented tools to make housework easier. C.She taught him about electricity and magnetism. D.She was an inventor who inspired him with stories. 6.What does the phrase “a child of light” in paragraph 4 mean？（　　） A.Wheaton’s role in inspiring future scientists. B.The wisdom and brightness of Wheaton’s personality. C.Wheaton’s mother’s belief in his potential for greatness. D.Wheaton’s contributions to bringing light to his family. 7.How did Wheaton’s mother pave his way to success？（　　） A.She worked alongside him on many of his inventions. B.She provided advanced education for him at a young age. C.She helped him become famous through public speaking. D.She cultivated his curiosity and unconventional personality. C 　　（2025·湖南岳阳期末）With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence， many people worry that their jobs could be replaced by AI and robots.But can AI or robots truly replace humans？ 　　Every major technological advancement brings with itself a fresh wave of “machine replacement” anxiety， raising the fear that machines will outdo us.From the Industrial Revolution to today’s intelligent systems， every era has raised the same fear. 　　So， will machines actually replace humans？ 　　First， it’s true that machines have a replacement effect.Machines have surpassed human capability in many fields.In the production sector， the replacement of humans by machines depends on a machine’s ability to effectively perform a task. 　　To analyze whether machines can replace humans in many， if not all， jobs， it is necessary to make clear that machines replace skills， not people.For instance， during the early assembly line era， companies only needed workers to tighten screws on some products.When machines “mastered” the “screw-tightening” skill， the need for workers in that role declined.As machines evolve， they improve their precision in specific tasks.So once human skill levels lack behind， machines with higher accuracy can become the preferred choice. 　　While automation may replace humans in jobs like “screw-tightening”， it creates more jobs in the machine maintenance and operation sectors.Companies now require individuals with managerial and analytical skills to optimize production and workflow. 　　But this replacement effect has limits.Human labor maintains unique， hard-to-replace qualities like creativity， emotional connection and complex judgment.These qualities are essential in jobs requiring innovation， flexibility， management， or decision-making.The logic of “machines replacing humans” is not only about technical advancement but also about economic optimization （优化）.It reshapes job markets， shifting human labor from easily replaceable roles to more valuable， innovative positions. 　　Fortunately， humans are more than just a collection of skills.Every individual has multifaceted qualities — hands that can work， minds that think — and can use experience productively and feel emotions.Embracing creativity， empathy， and intellectual curiosity is key to avoiding replacement.The real question is not whether machines will replace us， but rather， what can we uniquely achieve. 8.What can we learn from the first two paragraphs？（　　） A.Only workers worry about losing jobs. B.Machines perform better than humans in all fields. C.“Machine replacement” anxiety appears in every era. D.The development of technology causes “machine replacement” anxiety. 9.What causes the decline in the need for workers in some jobs？（　　） A.The increase in labor costs. B.The lack of managerial skills. C.The emergence of new industries. D.The improvement of machines’ precision. 10.What can be inferred about the future job market from the text？（　　） A.Human jobs will be completely replaced by machines. B.Jobs requiring creativity will be more valuable. C.Only technical jobs will remain in the market. D.Machine maintenance jobs will disappear. 11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text？（　　） A.The Irreplaceability of Humans B.The All-powerful Machines C.The Rapid Rise of AI D.The End of Human Labor Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　（2025·山西大同期末）What is it that allows Steve Jobs and Elon Musk to innovate so consistently？ 12.（　　） It’s about trying to step outside of the mental restrictions we impose （强加于） upon ourselves to attempt to look at a problem in a new light.Being creative allows yourself to do things， experience things or consider things in unfamiliar ways.13.（　　） 　　Be curious. 　　Creativity at work is not limited only to what goes on in the workplace.If you want to be a creative and innovative individual， you need to broaden your horizons.14.（　　） This can help you learn about as many fields of knowledge as you can.If you have a too narrow outlook， you won’t be able to break out of your limited world view and make the connections you need to have original thoughts. 　　15.（　　） 　　If creativity is all about having different perspectives and viewpoints， then it must make sense to hire people from different backgrounds and with different experiences.If you’re the boss， don’t simply hire people in your own image.If you populate your office with your clones and your company with like-minded people， creativity will suffer.A much better hiring policy is to try to create a team as diverse as possible.When it comes to discussions and coming up with new ideas， you will gain the rewards. 　　Surround yourself with inspiration. 　　Always be on the lookout for new and exciting material and decorate your workspace with whatever you find.16.（　　） It’s up to you.Make sure you keep replacing everything too — it will keep your space fresh， and this， in turn， will keep your mind fresh.Above all， don’t let your environment become dull and boring. A.Build a diverse team. B.Organize brainstorming sessions in your team. C.Try to step outside of the world you are familiar with. D.Here are a few things to help you be more creative at work. E.Creativity is about trying to see things from a different angle. F.It’s amazing that a simple change of scenery can help your creativity flow again. G.It could be newspaper headlines， inspiring sentences， objects， photos or anything else. 5 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Section Ⅰ　TOPIC TALK 基础知识自测 维度一 1.labour-saving　2.vitamin　3.device 维度二 1.gifted　2.entertainment　3.productive 维度三 1.To his entertainment　2.are gifted in 素养能力提升 Ⅰ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Rancho Cucamonga科技聚会，旨在吸引对科技感兴趣的人参加这个活动。 1.C　推理判断题。根据第二段前两句可推知，Rancho科技聚会的目的是让参与者分享技术见解。 2.B　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，聚会的对象包括科技爱好者和企业家。 3.D　细节理解题。根据Explore New Ideas部分可知，聚会中，你可以参加有关于新技术的讨论。 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Wheaton的成长经历及其在科学和发明领域的贡献。 4.A　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Wheaton的父亲希望他成为一名医生。 5.B　细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知，Wheaton的母亲通过发明工具来减轻家务劳动，这种创新精神对Wheaton的发明精神产生了影响。 6.C　词义猜测题。根据第四段最后一句可知，Wheaton的母亲认为Wheaton通过他的开创性工作能够对未来做出贡献。由此推测，a child of light指的是Wheaton的母亲对他未来会取得开创性成就的信念。 7.D　细节理解题。根据第五段第一句可知，Wheaton的母亲通过培养他的好奇心和独特的个性，为他的成功铺平了道路。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能和机器人对人类工作的影响及人类的不可替代性。 8.D　细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段中第一句可知，技术的发展引起了“机器取代人”的焦虑。 9.D　细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知，机器精度的提高导致对某些工作岗位工人的需求下降。 10.B　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二句至段尾可推知，在未来就业市场中，需要创造力的工作将更有价值。 11.A　标题归纳题。文章主要讨论了人工智能和机器人是否能真正取代人类的问题，并指出虽然机器在某些方面已经超越了人类，但它们无法取代人类在某些方面的独特品质。A项（人类的不可替代性）为文章最佳标题。 Ⅱ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何培养创造力给出了三条建议。 12.E　下文是对创造力的解释，所以it指代E项中的creativity。E项（创造力是试图从不同角度看待事物）解释了乔布斯和马斯克为什么能够不断创新。 13.D　根据下文各段的小标题可知，下文介绍了如何在工作中有创造力的方法。D项（这里有一些方法帮助你在工作中更有创造力）承上启下。 14.C　根据上文可知，空处应介绍拓宽视野的做法。C项（试着走出你所熟悉的世界）呼应上文的“不仅仅局限于工作场所”。 15.A　本段主要介绍了要创建一个多样化的团队。A项（建立一个多元化的团队）适合作为段落小标题。 16.G　根据上文可知，空处应介绍一些能找到的装饰物。G项列举了可以用来激发灵感的事物。 5 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $