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Unit 2 Looking into the Future
基础练
Ⅰ.品句填词
1.Mr Zhao handed the artifacts he had discovered over to the local museum,and (说服) others to do the same.
2.Good or bad habits are routines,and routines,like showering or driving to work,are (自动的) and make our lives easier.
3.The use of AI in particular has the potential to make renewable energy use much more (效率高的).
4.In the past,many people had a (prefer) for literary classics rather than scientific literature.
5.Over the past few years,technology has played an increasingly important role in the (innovate) of cultural tourism products in China.
6.School should teach students basic knowledge about network (secure) to help them stay safe on the Internet.
Ⅱ.短语填空
switch off,early on,catch fire,in this sense,keep in touch with,just about
1.His house suddenly last week,trapping him inside.Fortunately,he was rescued by a firefighter.
2.With the development of virtual reality technology,we will be able to travel around the world without leaving our homes.
3.After the TV,my father went into the kitchen to prepare the dinner.
4.Helen tried to the latest scientific developments by reading academic journals regularly.
5.If you throw two languages at your brain ,the brain can not only handle it,but also actually makes it better.
6.Artificial intelligence is becoming a decision-making partner,not just a tool. ,our future life will depend on human-machine teamwork.
Ⅲ.单元语法(将来进行时)
1.At this time next Friday afternoon,we (discuss) the development of smart cities in our class.
2.Don’t call me between 7:00 and 9:00 tomorrow evening—I (take) a lecture online to improve my English.
3.—You seem to be very excited.What has happened?
—Nothing.I (visit) the Great Wall of China this time next week.
4.At this time next year,scientists (conduct) more experiments to improve renewable energy technology.
5.—Will you be free this weekend?
—Sorry.I (help) my dad build a small robot that can do some housework.
Ⅳ.追型逐句
1.你一走进智能家居,灯就会自动地亮了,温度也会调节到你的喜好。
,the lights will switch on automatically and the temperature will adjust to your preference.
2.当妈妈发现房子被双胞胎儿子打扫干净时,她又惊又喜。
When Mother by her twin sons,she felt very surprised and excited.
3.当这名17岁的女孩在电视上看到这则新闻时,她禁不住想知道:从太空看地球会是什么样子?
When the 17-year-old girl watched the news on TV,she :What would the Earth look like from outer space?
4.人们认为自动驾驶车辆的广泛运用将重塑城市的交通系统。
the widespread use of self-driving vehicles will reshape urban transportation systems.
5.这个装置正在实验中,要过很多年它才能给其他的不能走路的人用。
The device is still being tested,and to other patients who can’t walk.
提升练
Ⅴ.阅读理解
A
Life will probably be very different in 2050.First of all,it seems that TV channels will have vanished by 2050.Instead,people will choose a programme from a “menu” and a computer will send the programme directly to the television.By 2050,music,films,programmes,newspapers and books will come to us in the similar way.
In many places,agriculture is developing quickly and people are growing fruit and vegetables for export.This uses a lot of water.Therefore,there could be serious shortages of water.Some scientists predict that water could be the cause of wars if we don’t act now.
In the future,cars will run on new,clean fuels(燃料) and they will go very fast.Cars will have computers to control the speed and there won’t be any accidents.Today,many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are.By 2050,the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination.Also,by 2050,space planes will fly people from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.
Some big companies now prefer to use robots that do not ask for pay rises or go on strike,and work 24 hours a day.They are also easy to control.And they never argue with people.They can be easily used in a variety of places—factories,schools,offices,hospitals,shops and homes.
Scientists will have discovered how to control genes(基因).Scientists have already produced clones(克隆) of animals.By 2050,scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look and how they behave.Scientists will be able to do these things,but should they?
1.Which of the following best explains “vanished” underlined in paragraph 1?
A.Settled. B.Spread.
C.Disappeared. D.Decreased.
2.What does paragraph 4 intend to show?
A.Robots can work in different places.
B.Robots have much to be improved.
C.Robots work for humans for free.
D.Robots have many advantages.
3.What does the author want to express in the last paragraph?
A.He probably disagrees with the idea of human cloning.
B.He is looking forward to using cloning technology.
C.The scientists have already discovered how to control genes.
D.The scientists will face many difficulties of controlling genes.
4.Which is the best title for the text?
A.High-tech Cars
B.Life in the Future
C.Is Cloning Really Good?
D.Are You Ready for the Future?
B
(2026浙江台州高二期中)
With millions of riders on the road,China’s food delivery industry has long prided itself on being able to reach every corner of the country.Now,Meituan is even offering to deliver takeout to the Great Wall—dropped off not by a worker on an electric bike,but by a drone(无人机) sliding from the sky.
For the millions of tourists who visit the Great Wall each year,the drone delivery service offers a new level of convenience.Visitors can now order meals and drinks via their smartphones,with drones delivering their orders to their locations on the wall,which eliminates the need for tourists to leave their spots,allowing them to fully engage in the experience of visiting the Great Wall without interruptions.
The Great Wall drone route extends from a nearby hotel rooftop to a watchtower on the southern part of Badaling,an area previously free of commercial(商业的) facilities.“That’s where drones can help,” Yan Yan,public affairs director of Meituan’s drone business,told CCTV.“Through drones,we can make trips that take 50 minutes on foot in five minutes and deliver heat relief objects and emergency supplies to visitors.”
Once an order is received,a Meituan worker will pick it up from a nearby store and bring it to the hotel rooftop,where it will be weighed and packaged.An operator then ties the package to the drone,which will fly on autopilot to the watchtower,where another worker waits to receive it and hands it over to the customer.
The company will initially offer free delivery while it tests the service,and claims that pricing will stay similar to that of regular deliveries afterward.
Meituan’s drone delivery at the Great Wall is another example of how drone technology can be used for the last mile.The program could serve as a model for similar services in other tourist-heavy or geographically challenging locations worldwide and have a promising future.
5.What does the underlined word “eliminates” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Ignores. B.Identifies.
C.Removes. D.Satisfies.
6.How does Yan Yan sound about the drone delivery?
A.Critical. B.Doubtful.
C.Unconcerned. D.Approving.
7.What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us?
A.How the packages are attached to the drones.
B.How the drone delivery service is carried out.
C.How operators control the routes of the drones.
D.How customers’ order information is received.
8.What are the main features of Meituan’s drone delivery service at the Great Wall?
A.Convenient and innovative.
B.Costly but dependable.
C.Dangerous and time-consuming.
D.Traditional but high-cost.
Ⅵ.七选五
(2026河南新乡高二期中)
The Future of Daily Life:Tech That Will Change Us
Technology is rapidly reshaping how we live,work and play in every corner of modern life.In the near future,our daily routines will look very different thanks to several exciting innovations.
One of the biggest changes will be in our living spaces. 1 Imagine your house recognizing your voice to adjust the temperature,turn on lights,and even order groceries when supplies run low.These systems will learn your habits over time,making life more convenient and energy-efficient.
Health monitoring will also take a big leap forward.New tools will let us monitor our health more closely without visiting doctors.For example,wearable devices may soon track not just your steps and heart rate,but also detect early signs of illnesses like diabetes(糖尿病) or heart disease. 2
Transportation is another area set for transformation.Self-driving cars are no longer a distant dream.Many companies are testing them on public roads. 3 They could also reduce traffic accidents caused by human error.Additionally,electric vehicles will become more affordable and widely available,helping to fight climate change.
However,with all these changes come challenges. 4 Protecting personal data will be more important than ever.There is also the risk that some jobs may be replaced by technology,leaving people unemployed.
5 By preparing for these challenges and enjoying the benefits,we can make sure that future technology improves our lives rather than causes harm.The key is to use innovation wisely and fairly for everyone in society.
A.Smart homes are already common today.
B.Privacy and job security are top concerns.
C.They’ll make daily travel safer and easier.
D.The future of tech depends on how we adapt.
E.Smart homes will become even more intelligent.
F.People will spend less time on housework and more on hobbies.
G.This could help get earlier treatment,saving lives and cutting costs.
Ⅶ.完形填空
(2026江苏苏州中学高二期中)
Years ago,as a college freshman,I was sitting in the library on a beautiful spring day,bored,working on a history paper. 1 ,off the page came dancing a quote by Gandhi,“In the midst of death life persists.”
After those 2 were read again a dozen times,I was no longer 3 .Outside in the sunshine,I 4 my shoes and danced barefoot across a spring-green lawn.
Last weekend on the 5 from California to Las Vegas,I looked down on hills that were so green that I could almost taste them.When I 6 Vegas,the green turned a dull desert brown.We landed after sunset,and the only green to be seen was neon.
But the next morning,I awoke to find 7 of spring all over my yard.In my absence,all sorts of things had 8 and bloomed.Three days later,I drove to Arizona to visit a friend and get yet another 9 of spring.The drive across the desert was absolutely great,with a variety of wildflowers and blooming cactuses.
Sometimes we need the chance to be 10 that we’re still alive.After my husband died,a friend sent me a card which 11 :“Just when you think you will 12 smile again,life comes back.”
Life 13 ,and so do we in the green of spring and the dead of winter,in the birth of a child and the 14 of a loved one;in the words we leave behind and the hearts of those who will 15 us.Spring reminds us that we’re alive forever.
1.A.For a while B.All too often C.All of a sudden D.Now and then
2.A.quotes B.words C.papers D.pages
3.A.angry B.refreshed C.childish D.bored
4.A.put on B.kicked off C.stepped into D.dusted off
5.A.ship B.train C.flight D.road
6.A.missed B.discovered C.left D.approached
7.A.origins B.signs C.air D.sunlight
8.A.leafed B.hid C.faded D.showed
9.A.taste B.gain C.promise D.power
10.A.advised B.warned C.expressed D.reminded
11.A.wrote B.concluded C.read D.requested
12.A.ever B.never C.likely D.occasionally
13.A.occurs B.persists C.develops D.speeds
14.A.identity B.growth C.passing D.memory
15.A.persuade B.shape C.pass D.remember
Ⅷ.语篇填空
Yelena Morozova took a deep breath as she bent to tie her shoes,a simple act made painful by years of back pain.The 52-year-old Russian teacher had nearly given up hope until she discovered 1. (remark) relief across the border in northeast China.“It felt like 2. (unlock) my body again,” she says of the ancient practice of needle knife treatment at Heihe TCM Hospital that helped her when modern medicine couldn’t.
As stories like Yelena’s spread,Traditional Chinese Medicine,one of 3. earliest holistic(整体的) medical systems in the world,is entering a new era.At Heihe’s border hospital,4. over 600 Russian patients received treatments last year,AI now assists in checking tongue images,spotting details even 5. (season) practitioners(行医者) might miss.Researchers are also studying old texts with AI,finding forgotten herb(草药) mixes.“The whole-body philosophy of TCM 6. (reflect) in AI’s holistic analysis,” explains Dr.Tong Xiaolin.
Yet challenges remain,from turning TCM’s special terms into data 7. ensuring proper AI use.China is addressing these challenges by creating 8. (digital) trackable data systems and 20+ AI-powered herbal production lines.Meanwhile,TCM’s global reach expands through initiatives like Canada-Sanya treatment centers and the training of 1,300 international practitioners by 2028.
If successful,this 9. (combine) of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology could not only enhance TCM’s effectiveness but also strengthen its global influence.As China pioneers “smart TCM”,the world expects 10. (see) how tradition and innovation will shape the future of healthcare.
参考答案
基础练
Ⅰ.1.persuaded 2.automatic 3.efficient 4.preference 5.innovation 6.security
Ⅱ.1.caught fire 2.just about 3.switching off 4.keep in touch with 5.early on 6.In this sense
Ⅲ.1.will be discussing 2.will be taking 3.will be visiting 4.will be conducting 5.will be helping
Ⅳ.1.The instant you step into the smart home 2.found the house cleaned 3.couldn’t help but wonder 4.It could be argued that 5.it will be many years before it can be given
提升练
Ⅴ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可能会与现在大不相同的2050年的生活。
1.C 词句猜测题。根据画线词下文“Instead,people will choose a programme from a ‘menu’ and a computer will send the programme directly to the television.”可知,电视频道可能在2050年消失。由此可知,画线词vanished与disappeared意思一致。故选C项。
2.D 段落大意题。根据第四段内容可知,机器人有诸多好处。故选D项。
3.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Scientists will have discovered...but should they?”可知,最后的问句说明作者可能不同意克隆人的想法。故选A项。
4.B 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知,这篇文章主要讲了可能会与现在大不相同的2050年的生活。由此可知,B项Life in the Future适合作文章最佳标题。故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美团在八达岭长城推出的无人机配送服务,包括其运作流程、优势及应用前景,体现了无人机技术在特殊场景中的创新应用。
5.C 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Visitors can now order meals and drinks via their smartphones,with drones delivering their orders to their locations on the wall,which eliminates the need for tourists to leave their spots,allowing them to fully engage in the experience of visiting the Great Wall without interruptions.”可知,eliminate意为“消除、去除”,对应removes。故选C项。
6.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中Yan Yan的表述“Through drones,we can make trips that take 50 minutes on foot in five minutes and deliver heat relief objects and emergency supplies to visitors.”可知,其对无人机配送的态度是支持的、赞许的。故选D项。
7.B 主旨大意题。根据第四段的内容可知,整段围绕无人机配送服务的完整流程展开。故选B项。
8.A 推理判断题。第二段中提到“which eliminates the need for tourists to leave their spots,allowing them to fully engage in the experience of visiting the Great Wall without interruptions”;第三段中指出“make trips that take 50 minutes on foot in five minutes”,以上直接体现了服务的便捷高效。第三段指出长城区域“previously free of commercial facilities”;最后一段也提到“Meituan’s drone delivery at the Great Wall is another example of how drone technology can be used for the last mile.The program could serve as a model for similar services in other tourist-heavy or geographically challenging locations worldwide and have a promising future.”,所有以上这些都体现了模式的创新性。故选A项。
Ⅵ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍科技将重塑未来日常生活,涵盖智能家居、健康监测、自动驾驶等方面的革新,提及隐私与就业挑战,强调需明智适应以让科技造福人类。
1.E 根据上文“One of the biggest changes will be in our living spaces.”以及下文“Imagine your house recognizing your voice to adjust the temperature,turn on lights,and even order groceries when supplies run low.”可知,空格处需点明“居住空间的变化核心是智能家居的升级”。E项符合语境,“Smart homes”呼应上文“living spaces”,“even more intelligent”衔接下文 “识别声音、自动订购”等智能功能,承上启下。故选E项。
2.G 根据上文“For example,wearable devices may soon track not just your steps and heart rate,but also detect early signs of illnesses like diabetes or heart disease.”可知,空格处需说明“早期检测疾病的意义”。G项符合语境,“This”指代上文“detect early signs of illnesses”,“earlier treatment,saving lives and cutting costs”是早期检测的直接益处,逻辑连贯。故选G项。
3.C 根据上文“Self-driving cars are no longer a distant dream.Many companies are testing them on public roads.”以及下文“They could also reduce traffic accidents caused by human error.”可知,空格处需说明“自动驾驶汽车的优势”。C项符合语境,“They”指代“self-driving cars”,“safer and easier”呼应下文“reduce traffic accidents”,衔接自然。故选C项。
4.B 根据上文“However,with all these changes come challenges.” 以及下文“Protecting personal data will be more important than ever.There is also the risk that some jobs may be replaced by technology”可知,空格处需概括“核心挑战是什么”。B项符合语境,“Privacy”对应下文“Protecting personal data”,“job security”对应“jobs may be replaced by technology”,准确概括段落核心挑战,衔接紧密。故选B项。
5.D 根据下文“By preparing for these challenges and enjoying the benefits,we can make sure that future technology improves our lives rather than causes harm.”可知,空格处需强调“技术的未来取决于我们的适应方式”。D项符合语境,“how we adapt”呼应下文 “preparing for these challenges and enjoying the benefits”,为下文的行动建议做铺垫,逻辑清晰。故选D项。
Ⅶ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍了作者在不同人生阶段,从不同的事物中感受到生命在困境中依然存续的力量,春天也时刻提醒人们生命的永恒。
1.C 根据上文“bored,working on a history paper”可知,作者原本正觉得无聊,名言的出现是突发情况。故选C项。
2.B 根据上文“a quote by Gandhi,‘In the midst of death life persists.’”可知,已明确提到是甘地的一句名言,此处指代这句名言的具体内容,用“words”更贴合“反复品读内容”的语境,故选B项。
3.D 根据上文“bored,working on a history paper”,说明作者最初的状态是无聊,而甘地的名言带来了心态转变,故此处应是“不再无聊”,与开篇形成对比,故选D项。
4.B 根据下文“danced barefoot”可知,作者需要先脱掉鞋子,故选B项。
5.C 根据下文“We landed after sunset”可知,此处的出行方式是坐飞机,故选C项。
6.D 根据上文“from California to Las Vegas”可知,此处是“接近” 目的地时的景色变化,故选D项。
7.B 根据下文“all sorts of things had and bloomed”可知,这些都是春天到来的具体“迹象”,故选B项。
8.A 此空与下文“bloomed”并列,描述春天植物的生长状态,“leafed(抽叶、长叶)”符合语境,故选A项。
9.A 根据上文 “hills that were so green that I could almost taste them(绿意浓得几乎能尝到)”,此处“get another taste of spring”是呼应前文,指再次体验春天的美好,故选A项。
10.D 根据下文 “After my husband died,a friend sent me a card” 可知,朋友的卡片是在 “提醒” 作者生命依然存续,故选D项。
11.C 根据上文“sent me a card”可知,描述信件、卡片上的内容,常用“read”表示“写着”,是固定用法,故选C项。
12.B 根据下文“life comes back(生活回归)”可知,前文是“以为再也不会微笑”,形成“绝望与希望”的对比,故选B项。
13.B 呼应开篇甘地的名言 “In the midst of death life persists”,全文核心围绕“生命存续”展开,故选B项。
14.C 与上文“the birth of a child”成对比,指生命的不同阶段,“the passing of a loved one” 即“亲人的离世”,故选C项。
15.D 与上文 “the words we leave behind”对应,指我们会被他人“铭记”,体现生命的延续性,故选D项。
Ⅷ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了中医借助人工智能技术实现创新发展,通过边境医院诊疗案例、AI在舌象检测和古籍研究中的应用,展现智慧中医的新形态,同时提及当前面临的挑战及全球推广举措。
1.remarkable 考查形容词。修饰名词“relief”用形容词形式作定语,意为“令人惊奇的”。故填remarkable。
2.unlocking 考查非谓语动词。空处为非谓语动词形式,作介词“like”的宾语,需用动名词形式。故填unlocking。
3.the 考查冠词。此处考查结构:one of+形容词最高级+可数名词复数,用定冠词。故填the。
4.where 考查定语从句。空处为定语从句的关系词;先行词“Heihe’s border hospital”在非限制性定语从句中担当地点状语,用关系副词“where”引导。故填where。
5.seasoned 考查形容词。修饰名词“practitioners”用形容词形式,seasoned意为“有经验的”。故填seasoned。
6.is reflected 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。空处为本句谓语动词;根据句意可知,本句时态为一般现在时;主语“philosophy”,是单数,和动词“reflect”之间为被动关系。故填is reflected。
7.to 考查介词以及固定搭配。空处为固定搭配:from...to...,意为“从……到……”,符合句意。故填to。
8.digitally 考查副词。修饰形容词trackable用副词形式。故填digitally。
9.combination 考查名词。空处为名词形式作主语,意为“结合”。故填combination。
10.to see 考查非谓语动词以及固定搭配。空处为非谓语动词担当动词“expect”的宾语,用动词不定式形式;构成短语expect to do sth,意为“期待做某事”,符合句意。故填to see。
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