Unit 4 Fun with science Period 2 Language focus on Reading(2)同步练 -2025-2026学年高中英语译林版选修第一册

Unit 4 Fun with science Period 2 Language focus on Reading(2) Ⅰ. 单句语境填词，注意词的词性和词形。 1. Night fell and lights __________(闪烁) in distant villages across the valleys. 2. Our class is __________(组成) of 20 boys and 15 girls. 3. The researchers have developed an effective __________(疫苗) against the virus by now. 4. The buildings have been designed to __________(融合) in with their surroundings. 5. The air was __________(芳香的) with scents from the sea and the hills. 6. He described the __________(一系列) of events leading up to the robbery. 7. Having a person, instead of a computer, reach out to you is particularly important in combating that sense of __________(孤立). 8. The region has a very high population __________(密度). Ⅱ. 阅读理解。 A[2025山东滕州一中月考] It is not science fiction or a prediction about the distant future. A new AI system that changes brain activity into text is here to revolutionize the way we think about communication, and has the potential to become one of the technological milestones of our era. Many might remember Stephen Hawking, the British physicist, world­famous for his work on space and time, who used AI technology that helped him speak by detecting the tensions in his cheek muscles. Well, what's coming next is even more complex. Neuroscientists(神经学家) at the University of California, San Francisco, have developed a new AI system that can turn neural waves into written words. These findings were revealed in the Nature Neuroscience journal, one of the world's leading multidisciplinary science journals, in March this year. ScienceAlert, a source for the latest science news, discusses how the system uses brain implants(植入物) to track neural activity while someone is speaking. That data is then changed into numbers, which are then translated into words and sentences. The algorithm(算法) has reached an accuracy level of 97 percent, which presents fewer errors than the average human transcriber. The numbers show high levels of accuracy. This is the closest that technology has ever come to being able to “read someone's mind”． For now, the technology only works when someone is speaking aloud, but researchers believe that it could eventually be developed to be used for those individuals who, for some reason, are unable to speak or type. This discovery could potentially transform the lives of countless individuals for the better, greatly improving their ability to communicate with others. While there are numerous challenges ahead, this new study combining neuroscience and machine learning using artificial intelligence, shows how fundamental technology is to improving people's lives. If we try to put ourselves in the shoes of those who can't speak for a moment, we will understand why this discovery has the potential to be such an innovative one. (　　) 1. What does the story of Stephen Hawking indicate? A. The new AI system is easy to develop. B. The new AI system can predict the future. C. The AI can help recognize people's voices. D. The AI technology has played a role in reality. (　　) 2. How does the new AI system help convey data according to ScienceAlert? A. By turning brain signals into words. B. By changing words into neural waves. C. By improving the speaker's thinking ability. D. By changing the process of brain activities. (　　) 3. What does Paragraph 5 mainly stress about the new AI system? A. Its popularity. B. Its high efficiency. C. Its complexity. D. Its potentiality. (　　) 4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. We can completely read people's mind by AI. B. The brain implant can restore people's voices. C. The new AI system is a promising breakthrough in technology. D. Technology is the only way to improve human beings' lives. B[2025湖北部分高中期中联考] Going into my Ph.D. program, I knew I loved to communicate science to the public as much as I liked doing science. But the few times I presented to broader audiences, I struggled to explain how my research might apply in the real world and why it matters. The problem came to a head 5 years into my Ph.D. when I took a trip to Maine. Many fellow travelers excitedly shared stories about the latest books they'd consumed. I could vividly recall every detail of the papers piling up back in the lab, yet I couldn't remember the last book I had read for fun. And so I found myself mostly talking about my research. As I struggled to convey its broader relevance, I noticed that the enthusiasm in my voice faded away with each new conversation. “Is my Ph.D. killing my love of science？” I thought. When I returned home, I resolved to dedicate more time to reading for pleasure, and my brother had recommended a science fiction book, which blew me away by the scientific technologies and plots crafted within a wildly imaginative storyline. It was like nothing I had ever read before. I kept reading science fiction after I finished my Ph.D. But I still hadn't gotten back to communicating science to the public until a colleague invited me to speak at a pop culture convention(大会), where I gave a talk about the science behind the classic Dune books by Frank Herbert. When the day came, I felt anxious until I was behind the podium and saw the bright­eyed, eager attendees. After I finished, I was overwhelmed with questions and comments that spilled over beyond the given time. It suddenly occurred to me that this was my path back to science communication. I'm glad science fiction helped me professionally, fueling my ability to communicate the wonders of science to broader audiences. (　　) 5. What was the author's initial problem? A. How to sustain interest in science consistently. B. How to spread science to the public effectively. C. How to apply science to the real world practically. D. How to recall something about the research vividly. (　　) 6. Which word can best describe the recommended book by the author's brother? A. Plain. B. Professional. C. Complex. D. Novel. (　　) 7. What is the turning point on the author's path back to science communication? A. Preference for reading science fiction. B. Attendees' dissatisfaction and doubts. C. A classic book written by Frank Herbert. D. A speech on the science behind a series of books. (　　) 8. What is the text mainly about? A. The dilemma of most Ph.D. students. B. The impact of pop culture convention. C. The joy of rediscovering science communication. D. The significance of public engagement in science. Ⅲ. 语法填空。 Recently, 16 Chinese online novels have been added to the collection of the British Library. 1.__________(cover) themes of science fiction, history, reality and fantasy, these works are considered the classics of Chinese online literature from the past 20 years. The library usually selects works 2.__________(base) on their popularity or by considering an item's value. Readers can check the information about the 16 books on the library's website, and borrow printed 3.__________(copy). As one of the current key parts of mass cultural consumption, 4.__________ began with “fast food” romances, fantasies and mysteries, the Chinese online literature industry has received increasing 5.__________(recognize) from home and abroad. One of the 16 novels, Happiness in Palm tells a story about love and delicacies(美食) in ancient times. The author created a 6.__________(represent) heroine who was tough and intelligent, facing up to hardships with courage, perseverance and optimism. “It's 7.__________ surprise to me that online fiction can be added to the collection of a foreign library. 8.__________ feels like the path of online novel writing is becoming much 9.__________(wide)，” the writer says. Great Power, Heavy Industry tells of how China's manufacturing industries 10.__________(grow) stronger in recent decades, and foreign readers can learn about the Chinese system and culture behind the country's swift economic development, getting to know China better in the process. Ⅳ. 连句成文：逐句翻译下列句子，然后增加适当的过渡词语，把它们连成一篇小短文。 1. 人工智能(AI)以其令人难以置信的能力彻底改变了我们的日常生活。 2. 从好的方面来说，人工智能简化了任务，提高了效率，使我们的生活更加方便。 3. 人工智能驱动的聊天机器人为客户提供帮助，而自动驾驶汽车则承诺提供更安全的道路。 4. 人工智能也带来了挑战。 5. 这引发了隐私问题，因为人工智能系统通常需要大量的个人数据。 6. 人工智能带来的工作自动化可能会导致某些就业岗位的消失，从而提高失业率。 7. 人工智能决策的伦理影响也是一个有争议的问题，因为机器可能缺乏人类的判断。 8. 虽然人工智能提供了许多好处，但解决其潜在的缺点以确保其平衡和有益地融入社会至关重要。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ⅰ. 1. twinkled　2. composed　3. vaccine 4. blend　5. fragrant　6. sequence 7. isolation　8. density Ⅱ. 1—5 DABCB　6—8 DDC Ⅲ. 1. Covering　2. based　3. copies　4. which 5. recognition　6. representative　7. a 8. It　9. wider　10. have grown Ⅳ. 1. Artificial Intelligence(AI) is revolutionizing our daily lives with its incredible capabilities.　2. On the plus side, AI simplifies tasks, enhances efficiency, making our lives more convenient.　3. For instance, AIpowered chatbots assist customers, while selfdriving cars promise safer roads.　4. However, AI also poses challenges.　5. It raises privacy concerns as AI systems often require vast amounts of personal data.　6. Moreover, the automation of jobs due to AI could lead to job losses, increasing unemployment.　7. The ethical implications of AI decisionmaking are also a matter of debate, as machines may lack human judgment.　8. In conclusion, while AI offers numerous benefits, it is crucial to address its potential drawbacks to ensure a balanced and beneficial integration into society. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $