选择性必修第一册 Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE（word练习）-【高考快车道】2027年高考英语大一轮总复习课时作业（人教版）

**基本信息** 聚焦“人与社会”“人与自我”主题，整合阅读、语法、完形模块，通过精选模拟题系统覆盖高频考点，强化语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|2篇（354词+327词）|细节理解/主旨/词义猜测|围绕科技与社会发展，培养信息提取与推理能力| |语法填空|1篇（244词）|语法综合填空（冠词/时态/从句等）|结合新闻语境，强化语法规则在语篇中的应用| |完形填空|1篇（241词）|记叙文完形（实词辨析）|通过生活故事，提升语境中词汇运用与逻辑分析能力|

Unit 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE (限时:35分钟) 　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　 ●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 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 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 artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now 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 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.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. (　)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. (　)3.What does the underlined word “imperative” in Paragraph 5 mean? A.Reliable. B.Essential. C.Complex. D.Unrealistic. (　)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. 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. 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, 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. 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 trends and historical foresight, achieving such an all-covering 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. (　)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. (　)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. (　)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. (　)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. ●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.  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 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.  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.  ●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 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 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.  (　)1.A.connected 　　　　B.busied C.challenged D.provided (　)2.A.passion B.concern C.support D.respect (　)3.A.agreement B.decision C.environment D.situation (　)4.A.struggled B.parted C.reasoned D.argued (　)5.A.hearing B.comparing C.reciting D.discovering (　)6.A.beat B.protected C.dug D.watered (　)7.A.cheat B.loser C.fool D.thief (　)8.A.stimulate B.shake C.remove D.damage (　)9.A.satisfaction B.shame C.regret D.amazement (　)10.A.screamed B.laughed C.wondered D.jumped (　)11.A.come from B.rely on C.serve as D.lead to (　)12.A.sympathy B.advice C.company D.action (　)13.A.survived B.changed C.reduced D.came (　)14.A.gently B.frequently C.suddenly D.nervously (　)15.A.beautiful B.impressive C.influential D.fruitful 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2　LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE ●ⅠA 【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感知恶劣的天气状况,并解释了其中的原理。 1.D　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。 2.A　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。 3.B　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。 4.A　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。 B 【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Ray Kurzweil对人工智能的未来及其与人类生活的融合的预测。 5.A　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。 6.C　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。 7.B　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。 8.B　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。 ●Ⅱ【文章大意】 这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了北京举办了一场独特的半程马拉松比赛,21个人形机器人与12 000名人类跑步者一起比赛。 1.a　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　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。 3.in　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　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。 5.were guided　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　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。 7.which　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　考查非谓语动词。after为介词,后面应用动名词作宾语,have的动名词形式为having。故填having。 9.conducted　考查非谓语动词。句中有谓语动词provided,故空格处应用非谓语动词,event和conduct为逻辑上的动宾关系,故应用conduct的过去分词conducted作状语。故填conducted。 10.valuable　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。 ●Ⅲ【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。 1.B　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　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。 3.D　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。 4.C　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.C　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。 6.A　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.C　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。 8.A　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。 9.D　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。 10.B　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。 11.C　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。 12.B　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。 13.D　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　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。 15.D　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。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $