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课时冲关9 UNIT 9 LEARNING
Ⅰ.阅读
主题语境:人与社会
体裁:应用文
话题:UR Essentials提供的免费教科书项目
UR Essentials to Provide Textbooks for Free
Program Overview and Implementation
The University of Rochester will introduce UR Essentials in fall 2025, an integrated textbook program providing undergraduate students with all required course materials as part of standard tuition. This initiative enables students to rent materials from any publisher through Barnes & Noble. Following course registration, the bookstore receives class lists and begins preparing materials. One month before classes begin, students receive email notification to select between instore pickup or direct shipping. Digital materials are delivered via Blackboard.
Enrollment and Participation Terms
All undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in UR Essentials, though they maintain the option to voluntarily opt out. Importantly, opting out does not reduce associated fees, as program costs are included in the comprehensive tuition structure. This approach ensures universal access while maintaining administrative efficiency across the student body.
Material Management and Exchange Guidelines
The program includes textbooks, etextbooks, manuals, and access codes, while clearly excluding singleuse items such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, and nursing kits. A critical operational detail involves course changes: if students decide to drop a class and have already picked up their materials, they should return those materials within 48 hours. Barnes & Noble will swap out the old materials for new ones for any switched classes, ensuring continuous access to appropriate resources.
EndofSemester Options
All rented textbooks must be returned before the final day of examinations each semester, regardless of individual course duration. For students wishing to retain their materials permanently, the program provides a purchase option at reduced price points upon semester completion.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了UR Essentials提供的免费教科书项目。
1.What items are NOT covered by the UR Essentials program?
A.Manuals and access codes.
B.Textbooks and etextbooks.
C.Materials from any publisher.
D.Lab goggles and dissection kits.
解析:D [细节理解题。根据“Material Management and Exchange Guidelines”部分中的“The program includes textbooks, etextbooks, manuals, and access codes, while clearly excluding singleuse items such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, and nursing kits.(该计划包括教科书、电子教科书、手册和访问码,但显然不包括一次性使用的物品,如实验室护目镜、解剖包、分子模型包、工程包和护理包。)”可知,实验室护目镜和解剖工具包是明确不被包含在项目内的物品。]
2.What should a student do if dropping a course after getting materials?
A.Pay a fine.
B.Get a partial refund.
C.Keep materials for later.
D.Return materials promptly.
解析:D [细节理解题。根据第三段“Material Management and Exchange Guidelines”部分的“A critical operational detail involves course changes: if students decide to drop a class and have already picked up their materials, they should return those materials within 48 hours.(一个关键的操作细节涉及到课程变更:如果学生决定退课,并且已经领取了他们的材料,他们应该在48小时内归还这些材料。)”可知,如果学生退课但已领取材料,他们应迅速归还。]
3.Where is this text most probably taken from?
A.A financial aid application.
B.A publisher's sales contract.
C.A university student handbook.
D.A Barnes & Noble advertisement.
解析:C [推理判断题。根据第一段“Program Overview and Implementation”部分的“The University of Rochester will introduce UR Essentials in fall 2025, an integrated textbook program providing undergraduate students with all required course materials as part of standard tuition. This initiative enables students to rent materials from any publisher through Barnes & Noble. Following course registration, the bookstore receives class lists and begins preparing materials. One month before classes begin, students receive email notification to select between instore pickup or direct shipping. Digital materials are delivered via Blackboard.(罗切斯特大学将于2025年秋季推出大学必修课程,这是一个综合教材项目,为本科生提供所有必修课程材料,作为标准学费的一部分。这一举措使学生能够通过Barnes & Noble从任何出版商那里租借资料。课程注册后,书店收到班级名单并开始准备材料。开学前一个月,学生会收到电子邮件通知,选择店内提货还是直接送货。数字材料通过黑板传送。)”并纵观全文可知,本文以客观、说明性的口吻介绍了一项大学教科书项目的具体规则、参与方式和注意事项,目的是让学生了解并遵守项目规定。这种文体和内容最有可能出现在面向学生的官方指南或手册中,例如大学学生手册。]
Ⅱ.语法填空
主题语境:人与社会
体裁:说明文
话题:世界读书日及借助AI技术带来的新变化
The World Book Day, 1.________ (celebrate) on April 23 and set up by UNESCO in 1995, shows respect for books. In 2025, AI makes the celebration more special.
In Ningbo, 2.________ AI reading character based on Fan Qin appears at a community reading activity, which helps children get more interested in history and reading. Using AI in reading is not just for fun 3.________ helps children who have trouble seeing. Libraries all over China hold AIrelated events. Shijiazhuang Library, together with 22 branch libraries, 4.________ (start) a reading event about Hebei Folk Tales. They use the creative abilities of AI assistants to make 132 sets of storythemed posters and 132 smart interactive characters. Readers can use their mobile phones to have 5.________ (immerse) experiences, like talking with AI characters and listening to stories. This year, AI is leaving 6.________ (it) mark not only in labs, but also in libraries, parks, classrooms and homes. “Fan is not just a historical person. His family's longtime love for books makes him a perfect cultural 7.________ (represent),” Dong Keyuan, a local official and event organizer, told the Global Times. “Before, we could only borrow a few braille books from school,” said a family member of Nuo Nuo, a blind girl 8.________ used to depend on a small number of braille books or audio devices. “Now, with this tool, she can read many books 9.________ herself. It's not just about reading, but also about being independent.”
By using digital technology, libraries are getting more people involved and improving the cultural experience, 10.________ (cause) a greater love for reading in society.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了世界读书日及其在2025年借助AI技术带来的新变化,包括宁波社区活动中的AI阅读角色、石家庄图书馆的AI主题阅读活动等,展现了AI在提升阅读体验和推动全民阅读方面的作用。
1.celebrated [考查非谓语动词。句意:世界读书日于4月23日庆祝,由联合国教科文组织于1995年设立,以表达对书籍的尊重。句中已有谓语动词“shows”,因此动词celebrate需使用非谓语动词形式,作后置定语,修饰“The World Book Day”,且“The World Book Day”与“celebrate”之间为被动关系,所以此处应用过去分词形式。故填celebrated。]
2.an [考查冠词。句意:在宁波,一个基于范钦的AI阅读角色出现在社区阅读活动中,帮助孩子们对历史和阅读更感兴趣。character为可数名词,此处表示泛指,且AI发音以元音音素开头,需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。]
3.but [考查连词。句意:在阅读中使用AI不仅仅是为了娱乐,还帮助了有视力障碍的儿童。“not just...but (also)...”,意为“不仅……而且……”,为固定搭配。故填but。]
4.starts [考查时态及主谓一致。句意:石家庄图书馆与22家分馆共同举办了一场关于河北民间故事的阅读活动。此处为动词作谓语,句子描述的是一般性的事实,所以用一般现在时,句子的主语是“Shijiazhuang Library”,所以start用第三人称单数形式。故填starts。]
5.immersive [考查形容词。句意:读者可以使用手机获得沉浸式体验,比如与AI角色交谈和听故事。此处修饰名词“experiences”,应用形容词形式,“immerse”的形容词为“immersive”,意为“沉浸式的”。故填immersive。]
6.its [考查代词。句意:今年,AI不仅在实验室留下了它的印记,还在图书馆、公园、教室和家庭中留下了印记。此处修饰名词“mark”,应用“it”的形容词性物主代词形式。故填its。]
7.representative [考查名词。句意:当地官员兼活动组织者董克元告诉《环球时报》:“范钦不仅是一个历史人物,他的家族长期对书籍的热爱使他成为一个完美的文化代表。”此处作表语,且前面有不定冠词“a”修饰,应用名词单数形式,“represent”的名词为“representative”,意为“代表”。故填representative。]
8.who/that [考查定语从句。句意:“以前,我们只能从学校借几本盲文书籍,”一位曾经依赖少量盲文书籍或音频设备的盲人女孩诺诺的家人说。此处为定语从句,先行词为“a blind girl”,指人,且在从句中作主语,所以可用关系代词“who”或“that”引导该从句。故填who/that。]
9.by [考查介词。句意:现在,有了这个工具,她可以自己读很多书了。“by oneself”为固定短语,意为“独自地,靠自己”。故填by。]
10.causing [考查非谓语动词。句意:通过使用数字技术,图书馆吸引了更多的人参与,提升了文化体验,在社会上引发了对阅读的更大热爱。分析句子结构可知,“10._________ (cause) a greater love for reading in society”为结果状语,且“libraries”与“cause”之间为主动关系,所以此处应用现在分词形式。故填causing。]
Ⅲ.读后续写
主题语境:人与社会
体裁:记叙文
话题:“拿一首诗,留一首诗”
It was in the middle of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park that Amanda Barrows carefully placed a wooden nightstand(床头柜) on the ground.She attached a big sign reading,“Take a poem,leave a poem.”
Out of curiosity,an endless stream of tourists gathered to take a closer look.“It's completely unexpected,” said Barrows,a park ranger(管理员) by day and a poet by night.“I'm really taken aback by the outpouring of support.And even if poetry isn't really your thing,you might find enjoyment in reading something with a humorous bent.”
Since childhood,Barrows has been fond of poetry and is able to recite many famous poems.Later,due to various reasons,she did not specialize in this field,but she remains steadfast in her love for poetry.
It is admirable that she insists on creating her own works and is willing to make friends through poetry.Barrows has always considered herself a writer,so she enrolled in a class called Poetry for the People.The final project of the class is to find a way to “bring poetry into the community”.In fact,Barrows expects to start a club about poetry because she knows that lots of kids love poetry.
At first Barrows struggled to land on an idea.Eventually,she realized that she could combine her love for parks and her love for poetry.A coworker gave Barrows a weathered nightstand.She thought it would be the perfect tool for her project.
The poetry nightstand reminded her of Little Free Libraries.That project features bookstands stationed across the city.People can leave and take books from little libraries.She only had a single nightstand to work with,so Barrows decided that she would leave it in a park for four days before moving it to a new location.San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department manages about 220 parks,and Barrow's goal is to bring the poetry nightstand to all of them.
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On the first day,Barrows made thorough preparations and arrangements.
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On the first day,Barrows made thorough preparations and arrangements.she filled the drawer at the top with fresh paper and pens and added a box at the bottom for poems.To get the ball rolling,she asked her close friends to add their favourite poems to the drawer for people to take away.Since the project started,people have added a wide range of writing.Barrows shares most of the submissions on social media.Some are clearly composed by kids,while others are more refined,which expresses people's love for poetry.
Barrows was surprised by the positive feedback and engagement.“I love to see different people's handwriting and share their personal words,” Barrows said.The instructors of poetry for the people said the nightstand fulfilled the main purpose of the project.She believes that the oldfashioned nightstand stands out in a city that is filled with new technology.Barrows hopes others will build off the project and contribute their own creativity.“It really is a community project,” Barrows said.“It belongs to all of us.”
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