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Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
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语篇词汇串记
考点互动探究
当堂过关检测
语言素养提升
写作素养提升
课时作业
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Woken up by the alarm clock at 6 am, I rose, turned the
knob of the electric coffee maker and started to make coffee.
Meanwhile, 1. _____ a remote control in hand, I switched on the
TV and searched for my 2. __________ (prefer) channels from a
distance. The weather forecast, which always makes accurate
3. ___________ (predict), said there would be no extreme weather
in the coming few days.
The instant I hit the road, I was surrounded by the
constant flow of traffic, including numerous luxury cars.
with
preferred
predictions
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Nevertheless, the signposts guided me through the rush hour
securely. 4. __________ arriving at my office, I heard a warning
from the health monitor app on my phone. Having integrated
relevant information about my health, it detected an
5. __________ (normal) heartbeat caused by the summer heat.
Hence, I switched on the air conditioner through a voice
command to make myself feel better.
Then I started to work. As an AI engineer, I advocate
innovations and place great emphasis 6. ____ hard work.
Upon/On
abnormal
on
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Keeping in touch with the latest essays available on artificial
intelligence is part of my daily routine. In this sense, it is the
love for my occupation 7. _____ helps improve my career
prospects.
At 6 pm I drove home. I pressed my thumb on the finger
lock screen and the door opened 8. _____________ (automatic).
Combined with the facial recognition, my new lock offers more
9. ________ (secure) than the earlier one, 10. _______ has
efficiently reduced the potential for crime and theft.
After supper, I switched the light to reading mode and
went to bed, with a fantasy novel in hand.#5
that
automatically
security
which
语篇词汇串记
1 persuade vt.劝说;说服;使信服;使相信
(1)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)
说服某人不做某事
try to persuade sb to do sth (=advise sb to do sth)
尽力劝说某人做某事
(2)persuasion n. 说服,劝说
(3)persuasive adj. 有说服力的,令人信服的
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[考点多维练] ——单句填空
①[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Public service campaigns have tried a
wide range of methods to persuade people _______ (put) down
their phones when they are behind the wheel.
to put
②[2025·全国一卷] As a new unit started, I asked everyone to
write a ___________(persuade) piece on a health-related topic of
their choice.
persuasive
③It took a lot of ___________ (persuade) to convince the
committee of the advantages of the new project.
persuasion
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
④After hours of hesitation, it was her mother's encouraging
words _________________________________________________ and
step onto the stage.(读后续写之心理描写)
经过数小时的犹豫,最终是母亲鼓励的话语说服她接受了挑战,走
上了舞台。
that finally persuaded her to take up the challenge
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⑤With butterflies in my stomach, I hesitantly knocked on the
old lady's door and ________________________________________
__________.(读后续写之心理与动作描写)
我心里忐忑不安,犹豫不决地敲了老妇人的门,试图说服她买我的报纸。
tried to persuade/advise her to buy my
newspaper
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2 switch vt.转换;交换 vi. & vt.(使)改变;转变 n.开关;改变;转换器
(1)switch off (=turn off) 关上(电灯、电视等)
switch on (=turn on) 打开(电灯、电视等)
switch (from A) to B (从 A)切换到 B
switch between A and B 在 A 和 B 之间切换
switch sth with sb 与某人交换某物
(2)make a switch 做出改变
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[考点多维练] ——单句填空
①They switched the talk ____ a more interesting subject after
meeting each other for a moment.
②He took up the cornet at the age of five, __________(switch)
to the piano five years later.
③[典范英语 8]Mum switches ____ the light. “Are you still
awake?” I ask my brother, in the dark.
to
switching
off
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
④Elara stared at the blank canvas, tears blurring her vision,
______________________________ the sunset painting itself
across the sky. (读后续写之神态与情感描写)
埃拉拉凝视着空白的画布,泪水模糊了她的视线,直到她将注意力
转移到天空中正恣意上演的日落景象上。
until she switched her focus to
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⑤She stood up, ______________________________________ with
a deep breath, ready to face the challenge again.(读后续写之动
作与心理描写)
她站起身,深吸一口气,从绝望转为坚定,准备再次迎接挑战。
switching from despair to determination
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3 command n.指令;命令;控制 vt.命令;指挥;掌管;控制
(1)take command of 指挥;控制
have a good command of 精通……
(2)command sb to do sth 命令某人做某事
command that sb (should) do sth 命令某人做某事
[温馨提示] command后接that引导的宾语从句时,从句中谓语用
“should+动词原形”形式,其中should可以省略。能这样用的动词可以
用以下口诀来记忆:
一坚持(insist); 二命令(command, order); 三建议(advise, suggest,
propose); 四要求(request, require, demand, desire)。
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[考点多维练] ——单句填空
①The boss commanded Henry ______________________(finish)
some important work, but he forgot the command.
②The king commanded that a grand feast _________________
(hold) in honour of the visiting guests.
③The sailors took command ___ the ship from the cruel
captain, leaving him on a deserted island.
to finish/(should) finish
(should) be held
of
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子/句式升级
④When the fire alarm blared, Ms Hale didn't panic. She stood
on the classroom desk, ___________________________________
quietly.(读后续写之动作与神态描写)
当火警警报响起时,黑尔女士没有惊慌。她站在课桌上,指挥学生
们安静地排队。
commanding the students to line up
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⑤[2019·全国卷Ⅰ书面表达] In addition, _______________________
________________________ will enable me to communicate with
visitors fluently.
→In addition, I ____________________________________________
_______, which enables me to communicate fluently with visitors.
此外,我精通英语和汉语,这使我能够与访客流畅地沟通。
my good command of
both English and Chinese
have a good command of both English and
Chinese
4 cobine vt.& vi.(使)结合;混合
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4 combine vt.& vi.(使)结合;混合
(1)combine…with… 将……与……结合
(2)combination n. 结合;联合;混合
in combination with… 与……联合起来
(3)combined adj. 结合的;联合的
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[考点多维练] ——单句填空
①[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] With the right ____________ (combine)
of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up
waste the way nature did.
combination
②[2023·全国甲卷] The menu in this beautiful colonial house
includes traditional Thai cuisine __________(combine) with
modern cooking methods.
combined
③ ___________(combine) exercise with the diet may be the most
effective way to lose weight.
Combining
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
④[2024·全国甲卷书面表达] The high-speed train ______________
________________________________________________, making
the connection and communication between people from
different regions easier.
高铁是中国速度与中国智慧的结合,使不同地区的人们之间的联系和
交流更加容易。
is a
combination of Chinese speed and Chinese wisdom
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⑤[2025·全国一卷应用文写作] ________________________________
_________, this choice will surely make our newspaper more
appealing and meaningful.
将娱乐与教育相结合,这一选择必将使我们的报纸更具吸引力且更
有意义。
Combining entertainment with
education
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5 oppose vt.反对;抵制;阻挠
(1)oppose (one's) doing sth 反对(某人)做某事
(2)opposed adj. 反对的,不赞成的
be opposed to (doing) sth 反对(做)某事
as opposed to 与……相反;而不是
(3)opposition n. 反对;对立;对抗
(4)opposite adj. 相反的;对面的
adv. 在对面
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[温馨提示] 表示“反对、不赞成”的表达还有disagree
with,disapprove of,be against,object to,hold a negative attitude
towards等。
[考点多维练] ——单句填空
①[译林选必四]Borrowed words are an outcome of language
development that can hardly be avoided, but some language
communities oppose __________(adopt) words from other
cultures.
adopting
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②[2023·全国甲卷] Despite facing ___________ (oppose) and
being forced to leave his hometown during his lifetime,
Confucius left teachings that have continued to influence
Chinese society for over 2,000 years.
opposition
③[2025·浙江1月考] The platform has enabled Ribeiro to realise
her dream with a great deal of freedom, as _________ (oppose)
to a restaurant where the service is impersonal.
opposed
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
④Despite knowing his parents ___________________________ of
becoming an artist, he decided to apply for the art school
anyway.
尽管知道父母反对他成为艺术家的梦想,他还是决定申请艺术学校。
were opposed to his dream
⑤Jack spent his summer vacation learning a new skill,
___________________________playing video games all day.
杰克暑假学了一项新技能,而不是整天浪费时间玩电子游戏。
as opposed to wasting time
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6 absence n.不存在;缺席;缺乏#2
(1)in one's absence 在某人不在时
in the absence of sth 没有某物;缺乏某物
absence of mind 心不在焉
(2)absent adj. 不存在的;缺席的;心不在焉的
be absent from… 缺席;不存在;缺少
(3)absent-minded adj. 心不在焉的;健忘的
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[温馨提示]以-ent 结尾的形容词变-ent为-ence成名词。
confident adj.自信的→confidence n.信心
patient adj.耐心的→patience n.耐心;忍耐
independent adj.独立的→independence n.独立
existent adj.存在的→existence n.存在#2.1.1.4
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[考点多维练] ——单句填空/熟词生义
①The sense of responsibility was absent ______ his behaviour,
leading to the failure of the project.
from
②[2025·全国二卷] The sun-dried clothes smell especially pleasant
where I live, thanks to the _________ (absent) of smog and
plenty of blue sky afternoons with lots of fresh air.
absence
③Seeing her absent expression, I knew she didn't follow me.
____________
心不在焉的
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
④I'm writing to apply for/require ____________________________
______ next week, as I need to accompany my mother to the
hospital for a check-up.(应用文写作之请假条)
我写信申请下周缺课三天,因为我需要陪妈妈去医院体检。
three days' absence from
school
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⑤ __________________________________, and a cloud of sadness
seemed to hang over him. As he walked through the empty
halls, memories of better days haunted him.(读后续写之表情与心
理描写)
他脸上没有了笑容,悲伤的阴云似乎笼罩着他。当他走过空荡荡的大
厅时,往日美好的回忆萦绕在他心头。
His smile was absent from his face
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●keep in touch 保持联系
get in touch with 和……取得联系(表动作)
be/keep/stay in touch with 与……保持联系(表状态)
lose touch with 与……失去联系(表动作)
be out of touch 失去了联系(表状态)
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[考点多维练] ——短语填空
①[2023·全国甲卷] But if there was no Internet or telephone
connection, we could sometimes go two weeks without
_____________________ each other.
getting in touch with
②[外研必修一]Nowadays, we can move around the world
and still __________________________ the people that we want
to remain friends with.
keep/stay/be in touch with
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
③[2025·全国一卷读后续写] Two months passed. My wife
suggested I (should) __________________ my brother, but I
resisted, thinking he should call first.
两个月过去了。妻子建议我主动联系弟弟,但我拒绝了,心想应该
他先打电话才对。
get in touch with
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④[2024·新课标Ⅰ/Ⅱ卷读后续写] “Buy me a beer next time you
are in Vienna,” he said with a warm smile. Then we parted ways
with a firm handshake and ___________________________.
“下次你来维也纳的时候请我喝杯啤酒吧,”他带着温暖的笑容说道。
然后我们紧紧地握了握手就分开了,还承诺会保持联系。
a promise to keep in touch
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●(教材P15)Nevertheless, it will take some years before most
new homes begin to use this new technology.然而,大多数新家
将需要几年才能开始使用这项新技术。
句型公式
It will take+一段时间+before+从句(一般现在时).
一段时间之后才……
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【句式点拨】
before 引导时间状语从句时,用于表示主句动作发生在从句动作之前,
译法灵活。
(1)在肯定句中before意为“在……之后才”:
It will be long/years/…before…
要过很久/好几年/……才……
It was long/years/…before…
过了很久/好几年/……才……
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(2)在否定句中before意为“没多久就……”:
It won't be long/years/…before…
用不了多久/几年/……就……
It wasn't long/years/…before…
没过多久/几年/……就……
(3)before用作介词,意为“在……面前,在……前面”。#1.5.4
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[考点多维练] ——写出下列句中before的含义
①[2024·全国甲卷] It actually takes a few minutes for your brain
to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly
and stop eating before you feel full. ___________
在……之前
②[外研选必二]It took me a minute before I realised what it
meant. _____________
……之后才……
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③[人教选修二]Shepherds meanwhile dragged before the king
a man with his hands tied behind his back. ___________
④[译林选必二]It won't be long before virtual museums and
interactive three-D exhibitions become common. ___________
在……面前
不久就……
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[写作步步升] ——完成句子
⑤ ______________________ a perfect breakfast was well done,
giving off nice smell.
没过多久,一顿完美的早餐就做好了,散发出香味。
It was not long before
⑥Contrary to what we had expected, the activity organized by
the students was so interesting that _________________________
_________________________.
与我们预料的相反,学生们组织的活动是如此有趣,以至于不知不觉两
个小时就过去了。
two hours had passed
before we realized/knew it
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Ⅰ 单句填空
1.[北师必修二]As a result, a decision is made to kill the
wolves, ignoring the _________ (warn) that wolves protect the
grassland from the invasion of hares, rats and other animals.
warning
2.[译林选必三]Due to the near _________(absent) of gravity
in space, we have to attach ourselves so that we don't float
around.
absence
3.[沪教选必四]As the population grew older, there would be
more __________ (resist) to progress, and societies would
become less dynamic.
resistance
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4.[2024·北京卷] Signing up for the programme does not
_____________ (automatic)mean that you will be able to register
and participate.
automatically
5.[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a
dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you'll often
get to stay in a central location with ________(secure) and
comfort.
security
6.[上外选必一]I once tried standing on tiptoe and gazing into
the _________(distant), but I found I could see much farther by
climbing to a high place.
distance
7.I strongly advocate that immediate measures _______________
______(take)to address the issue of traffic congestion in our city.
(should) be
taken
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8.Many scientists made a __________(predict) that renewable
energy will become the main energy source worldwide in the
next 50 years.
prediction
9.[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] If, for whatever reasons, people's errors
become correlated or dependent, the _________(accurate) of the
estimate goes down.
accuracy
10.The training course is designed with __________ (emphasize)
on practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge.
11.Each department should strengthen cooperation and
communication to improve work __________ (efficient).
emphasis
efficiency
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12.I have a ___________ (prefer) for hiking, which allows me to
enjoy the natural scenery along the road.
preference
13.Before we borrowed books, the _________ (library) reminded
us to return them on time and keep them clean to avoid late
fees.
librarian
14.[上外选必四]China's ___________ (innovate) in trade
models has also boosted world trade growth.
15.[2025·浙江1月考] Interlibrary loan is not _________ (avail) to
former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders.
innovation
available
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Ⅱ 短语检测
1.The central heating had been _____________(关上) and the
room was as cold as ice.
2.She realized _________(早些时候) that her passion for music
would shape her future career choices.
3. _____________(从这个意义上看), universities are the centres of
research and academic exploration.
4.Our neighbours are moving away, but I hope that we'll still
___________________ (与……保持联系) each other.
switched off
early on
In this sense
keep in touch with
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5.China has not only _______________ (从……中获益) economic
globalization but also contributed to it.
benefited from
6.[2022·全国乙卷] Simply keeping a diary that _______________
(了解……的情况) friends' birthdays and other important dates
will make sure nothing slips by you.
keeps track of
7.For most office workers, the _____________(日常生活) consists
of commuting and working for eight hours.
daily routine
8.[北师选必二]Because the environment offers a range of
activities, children like to work together, and they develop a
social life based on cooperation ____________ (而不是)
competition.
rather than
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9.Learning English as a foreign language is very difficult
__________________ (缺乏……) a native language environment.
10.When the dry grass ___________ (着火), it quickly spread
across the field, threatening nearby homes.
in the absence of
caught fire
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Ⅲ 句型写作
1. _________________________________________________________
__________________, a big smile spread across her face and she
ran towards her with open arms.(the instant) (读后续写之动作描
写)
小女孩一看到她妈妈进门,脸上就绽放出大大的笑容,然后张开双臂向
她跑去。
The instant the little girl caught sight of her mother coming
through the door
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2. _____________________________, she had been thinking about
it for days. Every possible outcome flashed through her mind,
but in the end, she chose the path that seemed the most
difficult.(读后续写之心理描写)
在她做出决定之前,她已经思考了好几天了。每一种可能的结果都在
她脑海中闪过,但最终,她选择了看似最艰难的道路。
Before she made the decision
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3.[外研选必二]Users of emojis say that they facilitate the way
___________________________________________________.
(the way+定语从句) (应用文写作之社交媒体)
表情符号的使用者表示,这些符号有助于我们交流和表达自我。
(in which/that) we communicate and express ourselves
4.[译林必修一] __________________________, there are many
benefits of friendship that we can enjoy.(as引导原因状语从句)
(应用文写作之友谊)
因为我们生活在社会群体中,我们可以享受友谊带来的许多好处。
As we live in social groups
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Ⅰ 动词变形练
1.I _________ (panic) when I saw smoke coming out of the
engine.
2.We'll have a picnic at the beach, weather ___________ (permit).
3.Visitors ______________ (permit)to take photos as long as they
don't use flash.
4.It's such a fine day and let's go __________ (picnic), shall we?
panicked
permitting
are permitted
picnicking
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5.To their disappointment, the advertisement designed to
promote their new product didn't work out well as _________
(plan).
6.Action without _________ (plan) is like sailing without a
compass. You may move, but you are likely to end up lost.
planned
planning
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Ⅱ 构词法规则
构词法 名词后缀-ance;名词后缀-ence
指出下列黑体词的含义
1.[2025· 北京卷] Usually, better outcomes are achieved through
a thorough understanding of strategies like risk tolerance.
__________
承受能力
2.[2024·浙江1月考] As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance
companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta
Hail Suppression Project. ______
保险
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3.Bus Rapid Transit, or busways, with dedicated lanes and
special stops, have faced resistance from some residents and
business owners, who worry about losing car lanes or parking.
__________
反对,抵制
4.[2024·新课标Ⅱ卷] Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow
can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local
walking clubs. __________
存在,出现
5.[2022·北京卷] Tracking of 150 biochemicals in food has been
important in revealing the relationships between calories, sugar,
fat and the occurrence of common diseases. __________
发生,出现
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Ⅲ 熟词生义练
指出下列黑体词在句中的不同含义
1.handle
①[2021·全国乙卷] If there is anything I feel I cannot handle, I'll
call you. __________
②[2022·全国甲卷] The way you handle chopsticks is important
to avoid annoying your companions. ________
③[典范英语8] “You can't lock me out of the girls' room!”
yelled Pearl and she rattled the door handle. ______
应付,处理
拿,使用
把手
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2.hang
①With so little evidence to prove her guilt, few people thought
she should be hanged. ______
②[典范英语8]Scrapman hung his head. He wasn't very good
at reading. _____________
③[典范英语8]“But it's supposed to hang the picture…” said
Doohickey, trying to remember the professor's list. ______
绞死
(使)低垂,下垂
悬挂
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3.head
①[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] The sky was clear when we headed off,
but storms move in fast in the mountains, and this one quickly
interrupted our peaceful morning trip.
_______________
朝(某方向)行进
②John was chosen to head the team to investigate the case.
__________
率领,领导
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4.hit
①[2023·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] You'll hit roadblocks, and you'll feel
discouraged at times. _______________________
碰到,遇到(困难、问题等)
②[2021·浙江6月考] Summers in the mid-70s were spent at
home shooting baskets, hitting a baseball, or throwing a
football, preparing for my future as a quarterback on a football
team. _________
打,击(球)
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③[2021·北京卷] When I saw the various supplies we had
collected, it hit me that every kit we were to build that day
would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child.
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使突然想起
④[2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷] A flood had hit the area earlier that
year and the damage it caused had driven away a number of
birds. ______
侵袭
⑤The film became a big hit with young people as soon as it
was introduced home. ________________
很受欢迎的事物
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5.hold
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Pack a bag, cut a cake, guess which
juice container holds the most liquid, and much more. ______
容纳
②[2024·北京卷] While he held the notion that objective reality
exists, he said our mind plays a necessary role in structuring
and shaping our perceptions.
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持有(某种观点)
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Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
假定你是李华,你校英语社团将举办题为“Technology and my
life”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1.科技对你日常生活的影响;
2.你对这些影响的看法。
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Technology and my life
Technology has significantly changed how we live
presently, 1. _______________________________________________
_____________ (成为日常生活中一个无形却强大的伙伴). In study,
digital tools make learning easier. For communication, 2.
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(视频通话让我们能与远方的家人交谈,打破了距离的阻隔). At
home, smart devices help do housework with least efforts.
becoming an invisible but powerful companion in
daily routines
video calls let us talk to family far away, breaking the distance
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However, technology brings problems too. 3.
___________________________________________________________
_______ (过多的屏幕使用时间会伤害我们的眼睛,还会使我们注意
力不集中).4. ________________________________________________
(有些人即使在网上聊天时也会感到孤独), for virtual messages
can't fully carry the warmth of a hug or a handshake.
We must remember to balance technology use with real-
world activities. Let's set aside time for outdoor walks or
offline chats, 5. _____________________________________________
____________ (明智地使用科技来改善生活,而不是被科技定义).#1.3
Too much screen time hurts our eyes and makes us less
focused
Some people feel lonely even when chatting online
using it wisely to improve life instead of being
defined by it
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18.动作描写——嘴部动作
【语言素材】
咬住嘴唇 bite one's lip 舔嘴唇 lick one's lips
使某人直流
口水 make one's mouth
water 捂住某人的
嘴 cup/cover one's
mouth
吐出 spit out 咧开嘴 widen one's mouth
咬一口…… take a bite of 吮吸大拇指 suck one's thumb
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咀嚼食物 chew the food 喝/抿一小
口…… have/take a sip of
清嗓子 clear one's throat 困倦地打哈
欠 yawn sleepily
张大嘴 one's mouth drops
open 目瞪口呆的 open-mouthed
续表
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【跟踪演练】
Ⅰ 单句表达
1. __________________________ when I smelled the aroma of
food.
闻到食物的香味,我开始流口水了。
My mouth started watering
2.She ___________________ to hide her yawn, as she didn't
want to seem uninterested in the conversation.
她捂住嘴巴以掩饰自己的哈欠,因为她不想显得对谈话不感兴趣。
covered her mouth
3.She was about to pick up the sandwich and ____________
when suddenly a hand __________________________.
她刚要拿起三明治咬一口,突然一只手捂住了她的嘴。
take a bite
cupped/covered her mouth
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4.She ________________ to keep it from trembling as tears ran
down her cheeks.
泪水顺着脸颊流下时,她咬住她的下嘴唇以免嘴唇发抖。
bit her lower lip
5.The child ______________ eagerly when he saw the ice cream
truck approaching the playground.
当这个孩子看到冰淇淋车朝操场开来时,他急切地舔了舔嘴唇。
licked his lips
6.As the meeting room fell silent, she __________________ to
draw attention before making her statement.
当会议室安静下来后,她清了清嗓子以引起注意,然后发表了声明。
cleared her throat
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Ⅱ 语段表达(嘴部动作)
After a long day at school, I walked home with my heavy
schoolbag, tired and hungry. The moment I pushed open the
front door, a tempting smell of freshly cooked food drifted over
from the kitchen. I 1. _____________________________
(情不自禁地舔了舔嘴唇) and swallowing hard. Kicking off my
shoes and dropping my bag, I hurried to the dining room.
There, on the table, was a plate of fried chicken that 2.
_______________________ (令我垂涎欲滴). I grabbed a chicken
could not help licking my lips
made my mouth water
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drumstick and 3. ____________ (咬了一口). The meat was tender
and juicy. I closed my eyes and 4. _______________ (慢慢地咀嚼),
enjoying the pleasure that delicacies brought to me. Mum
watched me with a smile, her eyes filled with love and
satisfaction. Seeing me finish the drumstick and 5. _____________
_____________ (吐出鸡骨头), Mum immediately passed me a cup
of black tea. I 6. _____________________ (喝了一小口茶). At that
moment, the stresses of the school day melted away completely,
replaced by the simple joy of sharing a home-cooked meal with
Mum.#1
took a bite
chewed slowly
spit out the
chicken bones
took a sip of the tea
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Ⅰ阅读理解
A[2025·江苏省如皋中学高三模拟]
文体:说明文 主题:人与社会 词数:354
Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car
suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an
approaching hurricane. This future, where cars predict weather
disasters well in advance, is edging towards reality, says the
International Drivers Association. By 2030, cars are expected to
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evolve into “smart machines” in which reliable, personal weather
forecasting units are installed, with advanced sensor technology
and machine learning algorithms (算法) delivering real-time,
exact weather updates.
“Bridging the gap between vehicular technology and
meteorology holds massive potential in increasing road safety,”
says Julianna Marshall, a travel expert from the International
Drivers Association. “Imagine your car alerting you to trouble
ahead and then directing you away from a road that's about to
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be flooded or a bridge at risk of collapsing due to strong
winds. That's a revolution we're keenly looking forward to.”
Several key factors lay the foundations for these weather-
predicting capabilities in cars by the year 2030.
Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure
atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer,
providing crucial real-time weather information. Cutting-edge
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analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes.
By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your
car's computer can provide forecasts along your routes.
The interconnectivity of devices, known as the Internet of
Things, will play a key role. Cars could share and receive
weather data from a vast network of the connected devices,
improving accuracy of predictions. Such tech-integrated cars will
make driving during severe conditions safer while enhancing the
overall travel experience. “Weather prediction in cars can save
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hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of
weather-related accidents,” Marshall emphasizes. “Getting hands
on a car built with weather prediction technology might be
optional today but will become imperative by 2030.”
Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative
era in automobile technology, a world where your car might
just be your best weather forecaster. An era where “the future
is now” is not just an exciting prospect—it's the norm.#1.1.3.3
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了未来的汽车可以
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( )1.What can the future cars probably do?
A.Stop extreme weather happening.
B.Change the path of the hurricane.
C.Teach drivers how to predict weather.
D.Perceive terrible weather conditions.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段“Imagine you are driving on
a…reality, says the International Drivers Association.”可知,未来的
汽车可以感知恶劣的天气状况。故选D项。
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( )2.What does Paragraph 4 focus on?
A.Operational principle of future cars.
B.The concept of the Internet of Things.
C.The functions of complex sensors.
D.Increasing complexity of road safety.
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[解析] 段落大意题。根据第四段内容可知,第四段主要介绍未来汽
车实现天气预测功能的运作原理:现代汽车的复杂传感器可测量气
压、温度等数据,输入车载电脑以提供实时信息;人工智能和机器
学习技术分析天气模式并预测结果,通过整合这些技术,汽车电脑
能提供路线沿途的预报。因此,第四段的重点是未来汽车的工作原
理。故选A项。
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( )3.What does the underlined word “imperative” in
Paragraph 5 mean?
A.Reliable. B.Essential. C.Complex. D.Unrealistic.
[解析] 词义猜测题。第五段提到“如今拥有具备天气预测技术的汽车
可能是可选的,但到 2030 年将变得必不可少”。结合前文“这种技
术整合的汽车能提高恶劣天气下的驾驶安全性,每年可挽救数百人
的生命”可推知,imperative意为“必不可少的”,与essential同义。故
选B项。
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( )4.What is the author's intention in the last paragraph?
A.To make predictions. B.To offer suggestions.
C.To fulfill promises. D.To express regrets.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Undeniably, 2030 promises the
advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a
world where your car might just be your best weather
forecaster. An era where ‘the future is now’ is not just an
exciting prospect—it's the norm.”可知,2030年预示着汽车技术变
革时代的到来,在这个世界里,你的汽车可能就是你最好的天气预
报员。在一个“未来就是现在”的时代,这不仅是一个令人兴奋的前景,
而且是一种常态。由此推知,作者在该段的意图是对未来汽车技术
的发展进行预测。故选A项。
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B[2025·河北省秦皇岛市高三三模]
文体:说明文 主题:人与社会 词数:327
In The Singularity Is Nearer, Ray Kurzweil builds upon
the ideas he introduced in his earlier book, The Singularity Is
Near (2005), updating his predictions about the future of
artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration with human life.
Published in 2024, this sequel (续篇) focuses on the speeding-
up pace of technological advancement and its impacts on
humanity, society, and the evolution of intelligence.
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Kurzweil argues that we are rapidly approaching the point
known as the singularity (奇点), a moment in history when AI
will surpass (超越) human intelligence and lead to an
unexampled period of innovation and change. He predicts this
crucial moment will occur by 2029, with full integration of AI
and human intelligence by 2045.
In this vision called singularity, humans and machines will
combine through advancements in brain-computer interfaces
(界面), enabling people to improve their cognitive abilities,
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achieve extraordinary lifespans, and overcome limitations of
biology.
Kurzweil's arguments are supported by a combination of
historical analysis, current trends, and future projections. His
writing aims to inspire both excitement and thoughtful
preparation for the great changes he foresees. Ray Kurzweil's
prediction that AI will surpass human abilities in “every skill
possessed by any human” by 2029 is certainly ambitious.
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However, the technological challenges of copying human
cognition across all areas are huge. Skills like creativity, empathy,
and moral reasoning, which are deeply tied to human
experience and context, remain difficult for AI to achieve. While
AI can copy aspects of these qualities, achieving them in a way
that matches or surpasses human abilities across the board is
significantly more complex.
In conclusion, while Kurzweil's prediction is grounded in
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landmark by 2029 seems unlikely. The claim is a vision of what
might be possible at the frontiers of our potential, but it has
been affected by significant technological and social challenges
that still need to be addressed.#1.1.5
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Ray Kurzweil对人
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( )5.What is the main topic of The Singularity Is Nearer?
A.The timeline of AI surpassing and integrating with humans.
B.The predictable nature of industrial progress.
C.The dangers of human reliance on AI.
D.The historical evolution of technology.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段 “In The Singularity Is
Nearer…updating his predictions about the future of artificial
intelligence (AI) and its integration with human life…He predicts
this crucial moment will occur by 2029, with full integration of
AI and human intelligence by 2045.”可知,该书主要围绕人工智能
超越人类及与人类融合的时间线(2029 年 AI 超越、2045 年完全融
合)展开预测和论述。故选A项。
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( )6.What is the function of the singularity?
A.Mark the end of human progress.
B.Lead to the decline of human creativity.
C.Allow humans to overcome biological limitations.
D.Mark AI less accessible to the general public.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第二段 “In this vision called
singularity…enabling people to improve their cognitive abilities,
achieve extraordinary lifespans, and overcome limitations of
biology.” 可知,奇点的功能是让人类通过脑机接口等技术提升认知
能力、延长寿命并克服生物学的限制。故选C项。
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( )7.What is Kurzweil's primary purpose in writing the book?
A.To emphasize the strong power of AI.
B.To inspire people's preparation for technological future.
C.To highlight the consequences caused by AI.
D.To warn against the combination of humans and machines.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第三段“His writing aims to inspire both
excitement and thoughtful preparation for the great changes he
foresees.” 可知,Kurzweil 写这本书的主要目的是激发人们对技术未
来的准备,即让公众对即将到来的变革做好准备。故选B项。
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( )8.Which of the following is a potential challenge to
Kurzweil's 2029 prediction?
A.AI already combined with humans.
B.AI struggles with tasks requiring creativity.
C.Humans are not interested in AI's progress.
D.AI lacks the ability to perform tasks.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据第四段“However, the technological
challenges…Skills like creativity, empathy, and moral
reasoning…remain difficult for AI to achieve.”可知,AI 在复制需要
人类经验和情境理解的技能(如创造力、同理心)时面临巨大困难,这
直接对 Kurzweil “2029 年 AI 将全面超越人类所有技能”的预测构
成挑战。据此推知,AI 在需要创造力的任务上的挣扎是其预测的潜
在挑战。故选B项。
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Ⅱ语法填空
[2026·广东省湛江市八校联考]
文体:新闻报道 主题:人与社会 词数:244
On Saturday, Beijing hosted 1. ___ unique half marathon
where 21 humanoid (像人的) robots competed alongside 12,000
human runners. This was the first event of its kind, and despite
many challenges, six robots 2. ____________ (successful) finished
the 21-kilometre race.
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The robots varied 3. ___ size, from the 180 cm “Tiangong
Ultra” to the 75 cm “Little Giant”. To qualify 4. ___________
(they), they had to run on two feet like humans. Each robot
started separately with support teams following closely, carrying
spare parts and even backup robots. Some robots 5.
_____________ (guide) by leashes (绳索), while others were led
or followed by jogging technicians.
The course included 14 turns, hills, and uneven surfaces like
railroad tracks. Many robots faced difficulties—low batteries
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caused some to fall, while overheating forced technicians 6.
________ (cool) down the robots with water. Remarkably, “Little
Giant” even began smoking at one point. The winner, “Tiangong
Ultra”, 7. _______ was much slower than human runners but
achieved the main goal—completion, finished in 2 hours 40
minutes. Two versions of robot “N2” took second and third
places, with one crossing the finish line after 8. _______ (have)
its taped-on head reattached.
to cool
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Though only six robots finished, 9. ___________ (conduct)
under strict conditions, the event provided 10. _________ (value)
data to improve future humanoid robots. The race proved that
with persistence and technological advances, robots could meet
extraordinary challenges.#1.1.4
conducted
valuable
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独特的半程马拉松比赛,21个人形机器人与12 000名人类跑步者一
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[解析] 考查冠词。此处泛指一场独特的半程马拉松比赛,故空格处
应用不定冠词,unique的发音以辅音音素开头,故应用不定冠词a。
故填a。
2. ____________
successfully
[解析] 考查副词。finished为谓语动词,空格处应用副词,作状语,
successfully意为“成功地”。故填successfully。
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[解析] 考查介词。固定短语vary in…意为“在……方面有差异”,故空
格处应用in。故填in。
4. ___________
themselves
[解析] 考查代词。句中指让它们自己获得资格,由此可知,空格处
应用反身代词,they对应的反身代词为themselves。故填themselves。
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5. _____________
were guided
[解析] 考查时态和语态。根据句意和句中were led可知,句子陈述
的是过去发生的事,robots和guide为被动关系,故句子应用一般过
去时的被动语态,故空格处应填were guided。故填were guided。
6. ________
to cool
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。force sb to do sth意为“迫使某人做某事”,
故空格处应用to cool。故填to cool。
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7. _______
which
[解析] 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为
Tiangong Ultra,指物,在从句中作主语,故应用关系代词which引
导从句。故填which。
8. _______
having
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。after为介词,后面应用动名词作宾语,
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9. ___________
conducted
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的过去分词conducted作状语。故填conducted。
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valuable
[解析] 考查形容词。data为名词,空格处应用形容词,作定语,
valuable意为“宝贵的”。故填valuable。
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Ⅲ完形填空
[2025·安徽省安庆市高三二模]
文体:记叙文 主题:人与自我 词数:241
My grandmother, Mary, was a gardening artist. She . .1. .
herself with the garden and each element there vividly showed
her . .2. . for plants.
However, a fruit tree refused to bear fruits. Mary studied all
in an attempt to change the . .3. .. She spoke to the tree, sang
to the tree, . .4. . with this tree—but all in vain. Finally, she
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contacted a farm expert for help. After Mary's . .5. . a long list of
what she had done, the expert made a dramatic suggestion—.
.6. . the base of the tree.
Concerned about being considered as a . .7. ., Grandma
looked both ways before hitting the tree. She knew the shocks
would find their way down to the root system and . .8. . the tree,
but still doubted the result.
To her . .9. ., the next spring the tree bore many fruits. We
enjoyed the products of the tree for years to come and
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often . .10. . together at how silly this elderly woman must have
looked as she hit the defenseless tree. The story will
always . .11. . a great source of joy for our family.
At one time in depression, I called Grandma for . .12. .. “The
tree's greatest strength and value . .13. . after hardship.” She
reminded me . .14. . that my roots were being awoken by the
challenges I faced and that I would be a more . .15. . “tree”
because of them.#7
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者的祖母玛丽热爱
园艺,精心打理花园,却遇到一棵果树不结果的问题。在尝试多种
方法无果后,听从专家建议击打树基,最终果树结果。多年后作者
情绪低落时,祖母用这个经历鼓励作者,让作者明白经历困难能使
人更有收获。
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( )1.A.connected B.busied C.challenged D.provided
[解析] 根据上文“ My grandmother, Mary, was a gardening artist.”
可知,此处表示祖母把时间和精力都花在花园上,busy oneself
with sth是固定搭配,意为“忙于某事”。故选B。connect连接;busy
使忙于; challenge挑战; provide提供。
( )2.A.passion B.concern C.support D.respect
[解析] 根据上文“…was a gardening artist.” 可知,祖母是园艺艺术
家,她对植物怀有深厚的热爱。故选A。 passion激情,热爱;
concern关心;support支持; respect尊重。
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( )3.A.agreement B.decision
C.environment D.situation
[解析] 根据上文“However, a fruit tree refused to bear fruits.” 可
知,果树不结果是一种状况,玛丽想改变的就是这种不结果的状况。
故选D。agreement协议;decision决定;environment环境;
situation情况,状况。
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( )4.A.struggled B.parted C.reasoned D.argued
[解析] 根据上文 “ She spoke to the tree, sang to the tree…” 可
知,祖母为了让果树结果,做了很多努力,reason with 表示
“和……讲道理”,符合祖母尝试各种方法让树结果的行为。故选C。
struggle挣扎;part分开; reason推理; argue争论。
( )5.A.hearing B.comparing C.reciting D.discovering
[解析] 根据下文“…a long list of what she had done…”可知,玛
丽要向专家求助,需要把自己做过的事情详细说出来。故选C。
hear听到;compare比较;recite详述,背诵;discover发现。
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( )6.A.beat B.protected C.dug D.watered
[解析] 根据下文“…before hitting the tree.” 可知,专家的建议是击
打树基。故选A。beat击打;protect保护; dig挖掘;water浇水。
( )7.A.cheat B.loser C.fool D.thief
[解析] 根据下文“…Grandma looked both ways before hitting the
tree.”以及下文silly可知,祖母觉得击打树的行为可能很奇怪,怕被
别人认为是个傻瓜,所以才会左右看。故选C。cheat骗子; loser失
败者; fool傻瓜; thief小偷。
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( )8.A.stimulate B.shake C.remove D.damage
[解析] 根据上文“She knew the shocks would find their way
down to the root system…”可知,祖母认为击打树产生的震动传导
到根系后会对树起到某种积极作用,stimulate表示“刺激”,符合让树
结果的意图。故选A。stimulate刺激;shake摇晃;remove移除;
damage损坏。
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( )9.A.satisfaction B.shame C.regret D.amazement
[解析] 根据下文“…the next spring the tree bore many fruits.” 可
知,之前祖母对击打树的方法半信半疑,所以当看到树结果时感到
很惊讶。故选D。satisfaction满意; shame羞愧; regret后悔;
amazement惊讶。
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( )10.A.screamed B.laughed C.wondered D.jumped
[解析] 根据下文“…how silly this elderly woman must have
looked as she hit the defenseless tree.” 可知,大家觉得祖母击打
树的行为很有趣、很傻,所以会一起笑。故选B。scream尖叫;
laugh笑; wonder想知道;jump跳跃。
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( )11.A.come from B.rely on C.serve as D.lead to
[解析] 根据下文a great source of joy for our family可知,这个故
事对家庭来说有着带来快乐的作用,serve as表示 “作为,充当”,
符合语境,即这个故事充当着家庭快乐的来源。故选C。 come
from来自; rely on依靠; serve as作为,充当;lead to导致。
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( )12.A.sympathy B.advice C.company D.action
[解析] 根据上文“At one time in depression, I called Grandma
for…”以及后文祖母用树的故事鼓励作者可知,作者情绪低落时给祖
母打电话是为了寻求建议。故选B。sympathy同情;advice建议;
company陪伴; action行动。
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( )13.A.survived B.changed C.reduced D.came
[解析] 根据上文“…the next spring the tree bore many fruits.” 可
知,祖母想表达树在经历艰难后才会展现出它的力量和价值,come
表示“出现”,符合文意。故选D。survive幸存;change改变;
reduce减少; come出现,到来。
( )14.A.gently B.frequently C.suddenly D.nervously
[解析] 祖母是在鼓励作者,语气应该是温柔的。故选A。gently温柔
地; frequently频繁地;suddenly突然地;nervously紧张地。
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( )15.A.beautiful B.impressive C.influential D.fruitful
[解析] 根据上文“…the next spring the tree bore many fruits.”和
“…my roots were being awoken by the challenges I faced…”可知,
祖母以树为例鼓励作者,经历困难后会像那棵结果的树一样,变得
更有收获。故选 D。beautiful美丽的;impressive令人印象深刻的;
influential有影响力的; fruitful富有成效的,多产的。
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