Unit 4 Information Technology 单元提升强化练-2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版必修第二册

Unit 4　Information Technology Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Mushrooms(蘑菇) usually grow on dark,damp forest floors or fallen tree branches.Now a company in Abu Dhabi has found a way to grow them in the middle of the desert. Below Farm is producing special mushrooms.Co-founder Bronte Weir says the indoor farm,about 45 minutes’ drive from downtown Abu Dhabi,is the first in the region to grow and sell high-end mushrooms.Below Farm’s offerings are better than imported mushrooms,she says,because mushrooms lose their freshness quickly. Weir co-founded the company in 2021,in cooperation with Liliana Slowinska and Wojciech Slowinski.They mainly sell the mushrooms to restaurants and stores.Also,they sell mushrooms directly to customers. Weir says that existing indoor mushroom-growing technology,developed mainly in Europe and the United States,isn’t designed for Abu Dhabi’s high daytime temperatures,which can top 40 degrees Celsius in summer. Wojciech Slowinski took the lead in developing a solution.The farm consists of four special chambers(室) covered in a foot-deep layer of insulation(隔热材料) to help keep the space cool.“We can create the right conditions for each type of mushroom,” says Weir.Maintaining higher air pressure inside the rooms helps to protect the crops from Abu Dhabi’s winds and dust. Raj Dagstani,who runs a restaurant,is a fan of Below Farm.“The best-tasting pizza on the menu is the mushroom,”says Dagstani,adding that he created the dish after he tried out Below Farm’s mushrooms.He now orders 20 kilograms of mushrooms a week from the company.According to market intelligence experts,the global mushroom market grew by over 9% last year and continues to expand,partly due to the popularity of plant-based diets. 1.Where does Below Farm probably lie? A.In uptown Abu Dhabi. B.In the center of Abu Dhabi. C.In a dark deep forest. D.In the grassland of the desert. 2.What does Bronte Weir do? A.A partner in Below Farm. B.A founder of Abu Dhabi. C.A manager of a restaurant. D.A scientist in farming. 3.What can we learn about the new indoor mushroom-growing technology? A.It provides fresh air inside the rooms. B.It helps to keep the heat out of the chambers. C.It offers a new way to keep mushrooms fresh. D.It promotes the development of mushroom varieties. 4.What can be inferred from Raj Dagstani’s words? A.Plant-based diets become more popular. B.His restaurant sells the best-tasting pizza. C.The global mushroom market is promising. D.The Below Farm’s mushrooms are of high quality. B In recent years,the sharing economy has emerged as a significant economic trend.It encompasses a wide range of services,from ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft to home-sharing services such as Airbnb.The sharing economy is based on the concept of sharing unused resources,whether it’s a spare room in your house,an extra car,or even tools and equipment. One of the main advantages of the sharing economy is its efficiency.For example,in the case of ride-sharing,it allows people to use their private cars to offer rides when they are not using them for their own purposes.This reduces the number of empty cars on the road,which in turn helps to ease traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.Similarly,home-sharing enables homeowners to rent out their spare rooms or entire properties,making better use of their assets and providing additional income. The sharing economy also provides more choices and flexibility for consumers.Instead of having to own a car or book a traditional hotel room,people can access transportation and accommodation services on a short-term basis,often at a lower cost.This is especially beneficial for travelers who want to experience local cultures in a more authentic way by staying in a local’s home. However,the sharing economy is not without its challenges.One of the major concerns is regulatory issues.Traditional industries,such as taxi services and hotels,have raised objections to the sharing economy because they feel that the new platforms are operating without proper regulations.This has led to legal battles in many cities around the world.For example,taxi drivers have protested against ride-sharing companies,arguing that they are unfair competition as they do not have to comply with the same licensing and safety requirements. Another challenge is the issue of trust.In the sharing economy,transactions often occur between strangers.For instance,when a traveler books a room on Airbnb,they have to trust that the host will provide a clean and safe accommodation as described.Similarly,hosts have to trust that the guests will take care of their property.To address this issue,sharing economy platforms have implemented various rating and review systems,but trust remains a significant concern. 5.What is the sharing economy based on? A.The concept of owning as many resources as possible. B.The concept of sharing unused resources. C.The concept of only using traditional services. D.The concept of monopolizing resources. 6.How does ride-sharing help the environment? A.By increasing the number of cars on the road. B.By reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. C.By promoting the use of fossil fuels. D.By having no impact on the environment. 7.What are the challenges faced by the sharing economy? A.Lack of consumer interest. B.High costs for consumers. C.Regulatory issues and trust problems. D.Difficulty in finding available resources. 8.Why have traditional industries objected to the sharing economy? A.Because they are not interested in new business models. B.Because the sharing economy platforms are operating without proper regulations. C.Because the sharing economy platforms charge too much. D.Because the sharing economy platforms have a limited selection of services. C A new song by the famous band The Beatles has been released(发行)despite half of the band members no longer being alive,thanks to the help of AI. The Beatles was a legendary British rock band that remained second to Elvis Presley from the 1960s.It was made up of four musicians—John Lennon,Paul McCartney,George Harrison and Ringo Starr.The new song,titled Now and Then,is unique because it combined the singing of McCartney and Starr with Lennon,who passed away in 1980,and the guitar skills of Harrison,who passed away in 2001. The song was initially(起初)written and partly recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s and further developed by band mates years later but as technology then was limited,they didn’t release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying. Peter Jackson,most famous for directing The Lord of the Rings,directed the music video for Now and Then and it can be watched now online.It was thanks to new AI audio restoration (音频修复)technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to “come together” one last time. Since its release last week,the song has been well received in the UK.Beatles fans around the world favoured this historic musical event. “Now and Then is an absolutely heart-warming piece of work,” posted Liam Gallagher,whose hits were affected by The Beatles’ musical style. Of course,there are those who are not totally interested in the song.“Now and Then is not terrible.But honestly,it’s kind of boring,” Geoff Edgers wrote in The Washington Post. The Times in the UK said the song showed AI being used to its best advantage. 9.Why was the song Now and Then not released at first? A.The song was not completed. B.The sound quality was not good enough. C.The band members did not like the song. D.The song was let out before its official release. 10.How did Peter Jackson contribute to the song? A.He wrote and recorded the song. B.He invented new audio restoration technology. C.He restored the band members’ sound using AI. D.He played the guitar on the recording. 11.What is the attitude of The Times towards the release of Now and Then? A.Supportive. B.Curious. C.Unfavourable. D.Unclear. 12.What is the best title of the text? A.The Beatles Remains Second to Elvis Presley B.Fans Welcome the New Song of The Beatles C.Peter Jackson Directed the Music Video for The Beatles D.The Beatles Released a New Song with the Help of AI Ⅱ.七选五 Smartwatches and fitness trackers(健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently.These tools can record your daily steps,heart rates,etc.　1　 If yes,it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker.  　2　 If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that involve working out for too long,and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your workout,then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.  It’s a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers.　3　 For example,the number in your smartwatch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement.  Of course,failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging.You might focus on your shortcomings rather than your progress.Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels.　4　  Therefore,if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch,limit your daily step count to a comfortable level.　5　 For example,concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be great ways to keep your mind on other things.  A.Don’t overuse your smartwatch. B.It doesn’t convey what you’re really feeling. C.After all,reaching a daily step count can be so appealing. D.How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker? E.Actually,this addiction to step count can be risky,mentally and physically. F.However,do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often? G.Besides,you can find other things to do that don’t involve checking your fitness tracker. Ⅲ.完形填空 Thanks to a brave group of strangers,a terrible accident was avoided.A 　1　 behind the wheel of a truck suddenly collapsed (晕倒).When other drivers passed by,they began to 　2　 that something was terribly wrong.“I looked over to the right and I saw an older person 　3　 his truck but he had collapsed,” said Juordin Carter,who recorded the 　4　 on her phone. Several 　5　 people began to stop their trucks on the side of the road.Some of them even ran together with the truck,trying to get the driver’s 　6　.When the vehicle came to a complete stop,they 　7　 to try and speak with the man,but he couldn’t 　8　.The strangers used everything they could find to break the window of the truck,but it wasn’t 　9　.At last,Jelani Campbell,Carter’s friend broke the back window.“I 　10　 got on the truck and 　11　 the door,” Campbell said.The man received the emergency (紧急的) 　12　 as an ambulance (救护车) arrived.Carter 　13　 parts of the event online.People were excited and 　14　 that the story had a happy ending.Carter was also glad to receive a lot of praise.These kind strangers were just happy that everything 　15　 well in the end.  1.A.stranger B.man C.worker D.farmer 2.A.admit B.understand C.notice D.think 3.A.repairing B.driving C.parking D.checking 4.A.truck B.activity C.location D.accident 5.A.kind B.angry C.local D.confident 6.A.attention B.support C.name D.help 7.A.decided B.agreed C.promised D.continued 8.A.adapt B.reply C.focus D.calm 9.A.clear B.possible C.easy D.important 10.A.as usual B.at once C.with patience D.in excitement 11.A.opened B.kicked C.locked D.pulled 12.A.call B.button C.treatment D.bag 13.A.watched B.downloaded C.sold D.shared 14.A.relieved B.thankful C.doubtful D.amazed 15.A.fitted in B.got on C.teamed up D.turned out Ⅳ.语法填空 The movie Born to Fly was released in China on April 28.It follows a group of air force pilots 1. 　　　　　　 job is to test the newest generation of China’s flying technology.They must first go through a difficult test 2.　　　　　　　　　(see) if they have what it takes to be involved in dangerous research.Once selected,they test the new planes to their limits,3.　　　　　　(face) many unexpected risks.  The value of this hard work is clear.By the end of the movie,China’s advanced air force is able to outsmart (更胜一筹) and speed past its opponents,using their 4.　　　　　　(new) developed jets to show their newfound power.  The J-20 fighter jet 5.　　　　　　(be) a superstar since it was first seen flying in 2016.It represents the most advanced technological achievements of China.The movie Born to Fly provides everyone 6.　　　　　　 a 360-degree view of the J-20.As the movie follows a pilot’s view,the audience are given a look at this 7.　　　　　　(nation) treasure from all angles.The beauty of J-20 arouses patriotism (爱国精神) among the Chinese audience.  The movie also presents the difference between generations of pilots.8.　　　　　　 they are all brave,younger generations have 9.　　　　　　 better understanding of the aircraft technology.The main character’s 10.　　　　　　(willing) to use his engineering skills and language abilities to learn about aircraft from all over the world stands out as an inspirational part of the movie.  答案 Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。一家位于阿布扎比的公司 Below Farm 运用新技术成功地在沙漠中种出特殊的高端蘑菇。 1.A　细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“...the indoor farm,about 45 minutes’ drive from downtown Abu Dhabi,...”可知,Below Farm 距阿布扎比市有45分钟的车程,位于阿布扎比郊区。故选A项。 2.A　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Weir co-founded the company in 2021,in cooperation with Liliana Slowinska and Wojciech Slowinski.”可知,Weir与Liliana Slowinska和Wojciech Slowinski 共同开办了Below Farm,他是该公司的合伙人。故选A项。 3.B　推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,现存的蘑菇种植技术不适应阿布扎比这样的高温地区。再根据第五段的“Wojciech Slowinski took the lead in developing a solution.The farm consists of four special chambers (室) covered in a foot-deep layer of insulation(隔热材料) to help keep the space cool.”可知,Below Farm 团队针对这个问题研发了新方案,即用隔热材料来控制内室温度。故选B项。 4.D　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段Raj Dagstani所说的话“‘The best-tasting pizza on the menu is the mushroom,’says Dagstani...”可知,Raj Dagstani对Below Farm 的蘑菇评价很高。故选D项。 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了共享经济这一重要经济趋势,包括其涵盖的服务范围、基于的概念、主要优势以及面临的挑战等内容,如共享经济基于共享闲置资源的概念,有提高效率、提供更多选择和灵活性等优势,同时面临监管和信任等挑战。 5.B　细节理解题。根据文章第一段的“The sharing economy is based on the concept of sharing unused resources,whether it’s a spare room in your house,an extra car,or even tools and equipment.”可知,共享经济基于共享闲置资源的概念,故选B项。 6.B　细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“For example,in the case of ride-sharing,it allows people to use their private cars to offer rides when they are not using them for their own purposes.This reduces the number of empty cars on the road,which in turn helps to ease traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.”可知,拼车减少了交通拥堵和碳排放,这对环境有益,故选B项。 7.C　细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段的“However,the sharing economy is not without its challenges.One of the major concerns is regulatory issues.”以及最后一段的“Another challenge is the issue of trust.”可知,共享经济面临的挑战是监管问题和信任问题,故选C项。 8.B　细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段的“Traditional industries,such as taxi services and hotels,have raised objections to the sharing economy because they feel that the new platforms are operating without proper regulations.”可知,传统行业反对共享经济是因为共享经济平台在没有适当监管的情况下运营,故选B项。 【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了借助人工智能,披头士乐队之前未发行的曲目得以重新发行。 9.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中“they didn’t release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying”可知,这首歌未发行的原因是音质不够好。故选B项。 10.C　细节理解题。根据第四段中“It was thanks to new AI audio restoration(音频修复)technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to ‘come together’one last time.”可知,Peter Jackson 使用 AI 技术修复了披头士乐队成员的声音。故选C项。 11.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段内容“The Times in the UK said the song showed AI being used to its best advantage.”可推知,《泰晤士报》对披头士乐队新发行的曲目持支持态度。故选A项。 12.D　标题归纳题。根据全篇的内容可知,文章介绍了在人工智能音频修复技术的帮助下,披头士乐队未发行的曲目得以重新发行。因此D项最适合作文章的标题。故选D项。 Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现在人们容易对健身追踪器上瘾,并建议人们戒除对这些健身追踪器的上瘾。 1.F　根据空后的“If yes,it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker.”可判断,空处为一般疑问句,且和对健身追踪器上瘾相关。F项与下文内容一致,同时为一般疑问句,与下文“yes”对应。故选F项。 2.D　根据下文“If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals...then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.”可知,下文指的是如何判断自己对健身追踪器上瘾的。D项与下文内容一致,为本段主要内容。故选D项。 3.C　根据下文“For example,the number in your smart-watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement.”可知,下文指的是智能手表会给你成就感,由此可推断,空处和查看每天走多少步相关。C项与下文内容一致,符合语境。故选C项。 4.E　根据上文“You might focus on your shortcomings rather than your progress.Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels.”可知,上文讲的是关注步数带来的缺点。E项是上文内容的总结,指的是对步数的上瘾从精神到身体都是有害的。故选E项。 5.G　根据下文“For example,concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be great ways to keep your mind on other things.”可知,下文建议我们做一些与健身追踪器无关的事情。G项符合语境。故选G项。 Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一名司机在开车途中突然晕倒,多亏了一群勇敢的陌生人的帮助,才避免了一场可怕的事故。 1.B　根据下文“I saw an older person”可知,此处指坐在驾驶室的人突然晕倒了。故选B项。 2.C　根据下文“that something was terribly wrong”可知,经过的司机注意到(notice)事情不对劲。故选C项。 3.B　根据上文“behind the wheel of a truck suddenly collapsed”可知,老人当时在开车(driving),突然晕倒了。故选B项。 4.D　根据上文“a terrible accident was avoided”可知,Juordin Carter用手机记录下这起事故(accident)。故选D项。 5.A　根据下文“Some of them even ran together with the truck”可知,这些善良的(kind)人将他们的车停在了路边,想要帮助这位司机。故选A项。 6.A　根据上文“Some of them even ran together with the truck,trying to get the driver’s”可知,他们中的一些人甚至和卡车跑,试图引起司机的注意(attention)。故选A项。 7.D　根据上文“ran together with the truck,trying to get the driver’s 　　　”和下文“to try and speak with the man”可知,卡车停下后,他们继续(continued)和司机说话。故选D项。  8.B　根据上文“to try and speak with the man”和下文“The strangers used everything they could find to break the window of the truck”可知,司机没有回应(reply)。故选B项。 9.C　根据上文“The strangers used everything they could find to break the window of the truck”以及转折连词but可知,想打破窗户并不容易(easy)。故选C项。 10.B　根据下文“got on the truck”可知,车窗打破后,坎贝尔立即(at once)进入车里帮助司机。故选B项。 11.A　根据下文“the door”可知,坎贝尔上了车打开(opened)车门,好让男子接受治疗。故选A项。 12.C　根据下文“as an ambulance arrived”可知,这名男子在救护车到达后接受了紧急治疗(treatment)。故选C项。 13.D　根据下文“parts of the event online”可知,卡特在网上分享了(shared)这一事件的部分内容。故选D项。 14.A　根据下文“the story had a happy ending”可知,故事有了一个圆满的结局,人们感到安慰(relieved)。故选A项。 15.D　根据上文“Thanks to a brave group of strangers,a terrible accident was avoided.”可知,这些善良的陌生人很高兴,因为最后一切都很顺利。 turn out“结果是”。故选D项。 Ⅳ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了《长空之王》这部电影,该片讲述了我国的优秀飞行员经过严苛选拔,正式成为了我国新一代试飞员。他们参与到最新式、最尖端战斗机的试飞工作,不断挑战战机和自我的极限,影片中歼-20的雄姿激发了中国观众的爱国热情。 1.whose　考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词pilots,关系词在从句中作定语,修饰 job。故填whose。 2.to see　考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式作目的状语。故填to see。 3.facing　考查非谓语动词。face在句中作状语,和主语they之间是主动关系,应用动词-ing形式。故填facing。 4.newly　考查副词。修饰developed要用副词形式。故填newly。 5.has been　考查时态和主谓一致。根据句中的since...可知,动词要用现在完成时;主语The J-20 fighter jet是单数形式,助动词用has。故填has been。 6.with　考查固定短语。provide sb with sth 是固定短语,意为“为某人提供某物”。故填with。 7.national　考查形容词。修饰名词treasure要用形容词形式。故填national。 8.Although/Though/While　考查状语从句。句意:虽然他们都很勇敢,但年轻一代对飞机技术有更好的了解。根据句意可知,空处引导让步状语从句,位于句首,首字母大写。故填Although/Though/While。 9.a　考查固定短语。have a better understanding of是固定短语,意为“对……有更好的理解”。故填a。 10.will/willingness　考查名词。空处在句中作主语,应用名词形式。故填will/willingness。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $