高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Looking into the Future（适中版01）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Looking into the Future （适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What does the woman believe about future robots? A．They can’t gain self-awareness. B．They will take the place of humans. C．They might develop their own culture. 2．（本题1.5分） What is the woman’s attitude towards the aging population? A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Undecided. 3．（本题1.5分）What did the man do yesterday? A．He reported the news. B．He cleaned the classroom. C．He attended the science fair. 4．（本题1.5分） What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A phone. B．An invention. C．A gift. 5．（本题1.5分）What does the woman think the future will bring? A．Flying cars. B．High-speed cars. C．Self-driving cars. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is Mr. Harper’s disability? A．He can’t see. B．He can’t hear. C．He can’t walk. 7．(1.5分)How are the speakers feeling about the special glasses? A．Amazed. B．Terrible. C．Calm. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What does the woman think a smart speaker will do? A．Spy on people. B．Misunderstand people. C．Give no response. 9．(1.5分)Which of the following can best describe a smart speaker? A．It listens all the time. B．It pays attention to everything. C．It starts when a command is made. 10．(1.5分)How does the woman feel after the man’s explanation? A．She is satisfied. B．She is still puzzled. C．She is excited. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)Why did John make an app? A．To finish a project. B．To make money. C．To have fun. 12．(1.5分)What is the advantage of the app? A．It provides teaching material. B．It has many video games. C．It gives fun quizzes. 13．(1.5分)What does John think of the app? A．It’s costly. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s popular. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Fellow classmates. B．Brother and sister. C．Co-workers. 15．(1.5分)What is the man’s attitude towards driverless vehicles? A．Positive. B．Unclear. C．Doubtful. 16．(1.5分)Where will the vegetables be grown in the future? A．In tall glass buildings. B．In large fields. C．In science labs. 17．(1.5分)What will the speakers probably do next? A．Watch a movie. B．Eat something. C．Take a driverless taxi. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What did Trevor Baylis invent in 1996? A．The wind-up TV. B．The wind-up radio. C．The telephone-like shoes. 19．(1.5分)Which word can best describe Trevor Baylis? A．Funny. B．Creative. C．Generous. 20．(1.5分)Where did Baylis get the idea of the telephone? A．In a dream. B．On TV. C．Over the radio. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Do these look like skates? They’re Moonwalkers, battery-powered shoes with wheels. They are billed as “the world’s fastest shoes”. How do Moonwalkers work? Fix Moonwalkers to your shoes, power them on, and begin walking. The artificial intelligence software driving Moonwalkers measures and adjusts (调整) on-the-fly to both the terrain (地形) you’re on and the way you walk, providing safe and enjoyable walking experience. Moonwalkers move only when you do. They sense when you’re speeding up or slowing down. LOCK mode allows you to go up and down stairs confidently. Why do you choose Moonwalkers? ·Walk at the speed of a run: Get to where you’re going in less than half the time it normally takes. With a top speed of 7 mph, Moonwalkers improve every step. ·Expand (扩大) your footprint: Moonwalkers make walking many city blocks, even further, no sweat. ·Less stress: Less walking equals less stress on your body. Moonwalkers feature a user-friendly system that helps you naturally maintain mobility and balance. ·Freedom to go anywhere: Tested on dirt and much more, Moonwalkers can handle our current city and allow you to walk a hill like it’s nothing. Also, Moonwalkers can survive walking through rain. Despite their wide uses, they are not roller skates, so they do not freewheel, ever. What is the maximum user weight? Moonwalkers can support a maximum user weight of 220lbs (100kg). If you weigh more than 220lbs, you can still use Moonwalkers but will experience slightly reduced performance in certain edge cases. 21．(2.5分)What can we know about Moonwalkers? A．They are powered by walking. B．They help with stair climbing. C．They are assisted by technology. D．They can replace ordinary shoes. 22．(2.5分)With Moonwalkers, users may ________. A．walk as fast as they like B．practise their skating skills C．challenge their senses of balance D．travel further with less tiredness 23．(2.5分)According to the passage, which of the following might affect the Moonwalkers’ function? A．The hilly terrain. B．The rainy weather. C．The user weight. D．The walking distance. （本题10分）Evan Budz, a 15-year-old boy from Ontario, Canada, is receiving global recognition for his invention: an autonomous bionic (自主仿生的) sea turtle robot. The robot, which uses AI to monitor (监测) ecological systems underwater, won Budz a first-place prize in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists. Budz was inspired to create this project after he observed the fluent movement of a turtle while camping. He saw potential in the way the turtle moved and invented a propulsion (推进) method that copies the swimming motion of green sea turtles in water. Not only is it a unique way to move through the water, but it also has less impact on the very environments that scientists are trying to protect. “Water habitats are important for humanity, and the routine surveying of these environments has become necessary,” Budz explained. “Using a creative bionic robot for such analysis ensures low ecological disruption (生态破坏).” Budz said the robot uses a computer vision imaging system powered by AI to measure coral health, which can detect coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) with 96% correctness. “The information gathered by the robot will ideally allow the right organizations to identify where these threats may be occurring, increasing awareness and supporting efforts to increase the overall health of impacted areas,” Budz said. “For ecological monitoring, I want to trouble the environment as little as possible,” he added. “That’s why I designed the robot to imitate the turtle, which allows it to conduct monitoring without disrupting other living things.” For Budz, it’s just another step in protecting the planet, a cause he has cared about for much of his adolescence. “I’ve been conducting a lot of different research and article reviews, and find that the environment is becoming increasingly more impacted by global warming and other human-caused impacts.” 24．(2.5分)What inspired Evan Budz to invent the autonomous bionic sea turtle robot? A．His desire to get recognition. B．The prize of the contest. C．The movement of a sea animal. D．His passion for AI development. 25．(2.5分)What is a feature of Budz’s robot? A．It’s fast. B．It’s low-cost. C．It’s energy-saving. D．It’s environment-friendly. 26．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “imitate” mean in paragraph 5? A．Copy. B．Track. C．Control. D．Describe. 27．(2.5分)What can be known about Budz? A．He is socially responsible. B．He is worried about his future career. C．He aims to become a famous scientist. D．He is uninterested in the impact of global warming. （本题10分）Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) often causes “freezing”, which means a person suddenly cannot move their feet forward, leading to a high risk of falls. Amey Desai, a 30-year-old electrical engineer, was inspired to create a device to help people with walking difficulties after his grandfather suffered from Parkinson’s disease. His studies in engineering helped him to develop a special wearable device called “WALK”. Developing WALK took several years until he worked closely with Dr. Samit Chakrabarty, whose research is related to movement control through signals created by the muscles. This experience proved to be a turning point. After their first model was built, he worked with many medical experts and doctors to test it. They followed strict medical safety standards and got the necessary papers. To their excitement, the result at a major hospital showed that using WALK reduced freezing by nearly half during tests. WALK is a small wearable device which can be tied to the lower legs. It uses sensors (传感器) to monitor walking patterns. When it senses signs of freezing, it produces gentle vibrations (振动) and mild electrical shock. These act as signs to help the wearer start moving again. The device also comes with a smartphone app that lets users track their progress and do guided exercises. Doctors can also check patient data through it. The device has already helped nearly 300 families across Amey Desai’s home country. Users report feeling more confident and independent. One user’s son shared that his mother said it felt like “life had returned to her legs”. Another user, a 70-year-old man, said it helped him walk better and even return to playing golf. The device has benefited many people at the price of Rs 50,000 in his country. “We really hope to diminish it in the coming months,” Amey shares. Looking forward, Amey aims to make WALK more affordable and accessible to patients worldwide. 28．(2.5分)Why did Amey develop WALK? A．To apply his studies to practice. B．To meet the demands of the seniors. C．To become a famous medical expert. D．To help people with walking problems. 29．(2.5分)What’s the function of the smartphone app? A．Monitoring walking patterns. B．Tracking users’ daily exercise. C．Providing gentle vibrations and shock. D．Sharing patient information with doctors. 30．(2.5分)What do the users’ comments suggest? A．The users could run on their own. B．The device cures the users’ diseases. C．The device works well for the users. D．The users gained strength to play sports. 31．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “diminish” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Decrease. B．Design. C．Change. D．Quit. （本题10分）Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields. The new wings created by the Technical University of Darmstadt researchers need no batteries or electronics. The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico. Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter. These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings. The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies. Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator (传粉者) populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences. The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. “We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control,” explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author. 32．(2.5分)What’s the driving power of the robotic wings? A．The air pressure. B．The rechargeable battery. C．The magnetic field. D．The electronic motor. 33．(2.5分)What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A．Challenges facing the research team. B．The potential of the robotic wings. C．The working principle of the robots. D．Uncertainties in developing robotic wings. 34．(2.5分)What does the last paragraph imply about the robotic wings? A．They are expected to operate in controlled magnetic fields. B．Their use is strictly limited to environmental monitoring. C．They should still depend on outside magnetic fields. D．Their new versions will function as well as human muscles. 35．(2.5分)Which is a suitable title for the text? A．The Monarch Butterfly’s 3,000-Mile Journey B．Butterfly Wings Hold Clues to Natural Adaptation C．Butterflies Rely on Magnetic Fields for Flight D．Robotics Taking Wings Thanks to Butterflies （本题12.5分）The history of the school bus can date back to 1886 when Wayne Works company made horse-drawn carriages (四轮马车) known as “school wagons” or “kid hacks” in Indiana. 36(2.5分) In the early 1900s, the car industry was beginning to develop fast. This gave Wayne Works a great opportunity to improve its carriages. 37(2.5分) But the design remained mostly the same as that of the previous ones, with students sitting along the walls of the bus while facing inside. In 1927, a man built the first bus that primarily used steel. 38(2.5分) Still, parents were increasingly concerned for children’s safety. This led to a turning point in the history of the school bus in 1939, when a conference was organised at Manhattan College to develop school bus standards. Many new national standards were created, determining everything from seating designs to the famous yellow colour that school buses still sport today. 39(2.5分) Yellow is quite eye-catching to human beings. The colour is easy to see in the early morning and evening light when school buses usually operate. 40(2.5分) For example, a variety of changes have been made to enable the school bus to not only be safer but also have better fuel economy, be easier to drive, etc. The most creative approach among all of these is probably a kind of stop signal arm that warns traffic of a stop in progress, which states began to require in the early 1950s. A．Horses were easy to control. B．Not all chose to paint their buses yellow. C．The reason why the colour was chosen was simple. D．Before then, many children simply walked to school. E．Now, school buses have had many more improvements. F．The company managed to make its carriages powered by engines. G．Before long, Wayne Works introduced the first all-steel school bus body with safety glass windows. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Lila had been silent for years. Born with hearing loss, the 16-year-old 41 to follow classroom discussions or chat with peers — her world was a quiet, lonely place where smiles often felt 42 . That changed when Lila tried on the Leion Hey2 AR glasses. As her teacher spoke, words appeared softly before her eyes, clear and in time with the voice. For the first time, she didn’t miss a joke shared by classmates or a key point in history class. When her best friend 43 closely, “You look happy today,” the glasses translated it 44 — and Lila replied aloud, drawing 45 cries from those around her. The team behind the glasses listened to Lila’s stories of loneliness, of missing out on laughter, and built the device for her. So this wasn’t just technology; it was a bridge built with 46 . The inventors of Leion Hey2 spent years listening to people like Lila, understanding that hearing loss isn’t just a physical barrier but an 47 one. They crafted the 49-gram glasses to be lightweight, so users could wear them all day, and 48 AI that captures even 49 voices in noisy rooms. Their goal wasn’t to create a fancy device, but to restore confidence and 50 — to let everyone feel seen and heard. Witnessing Lila’s 51 , I realized true goodness often hides in small, 52 acts. Innovation becomes beautiful not when it 53 advanced features, but when it bends to human needs. The Leion Hey2 glasses don’t just “see sound” — they bring kindness into daily life, proving that the most powerful technology is the one that lifts others up. In a world 54 progress, the best inventions and the best hearts, are those that choose to connect rather than 55 . 41．(1分)A．attempted B．pretended C．managed D．struggled 42．(1分)A．forced B．shared C．brightened D．softened 43．(1分)A．shouted B．mentioned C．whispered D．announced 44．(1分)A．instantly B．correctly C．slowly D．finally 45．(1分)A．sharp B．joyful C．loud D．painful 46．(1分)A．profit B．care C．speed D．curiosity 47．(1分)A．effective B．abstract C．emotional D．immediate 48．(1分)A．learned B．placed C．tied D．integrated 49．(1分)A．soft B．loud C．steady D．clear 50．(1分)A．friendship B．cooperation C．connection D．membership 51．(1分)A．situation B．action C．information D．transformation 52．(1分)A．awful B．clever C．thoughtful D．brave 53．(1分)A．adapts to B．shows off C．turns on D．takes up 54．(1分)A．blocking B．chasing C．making D．praising 55．(1分)A．divide B．escape C．limit D．control 四、语法填空 （本题15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The history of the computer is a story of constant miniaturization and increasing power. The journey began with machines like the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), 56(1.5分) (build) in 1945. ENIAC was a monster: it weighed 30 tons, occupied 1,800 square feet, and contained nearly 18,000 vacuum tubes. 57(1.5分) (process) a single calculation, it often required hours of setup time by a team of operators. The invention of the transistor in 1947 marked 58(1.5分) turning point. Transistors were smaller, faster, more reliable, and consumed far 59(1.5分) (little) power than vacuum tubes. By the late 1950s, computers built with transistors were commercially available, though still only within reach of large corporations and government agencies. The real breakthrough came with the 60(1.5分) (develop) of the integrated circuit. In 1958, Jack Kilby demonstrated the first working integrated circuit, 61(1.5分) combined several transistors on a single piece of semiconductor material. This innovation paved the way 62(1.5分) the microprocessor. In 1971, Intel released the 4004, the first commercially available microprocessor. It contained 2,300 transistors — a number that seems laughably small today, yet it had 63(1.5分) (rough) the same computing power as the ENIAC, which had used 18,000 vacuum tubes. The personal computer revolution of the 1980s brought computing to the masses. Companies like Apple, IBM, and Microsoft made computers that 64(1.5分) (ordinary) people could afford and use. Today, the smartphone in your pocket is millions of times more powerful than the computers 65(1.5分) guided the Apollo missions to the moon. And the story is far from over. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）你校英文报正在开展主题为“Technological Innovation Shaping Our Future Life”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．列举1～2项科技，并说明它（们）将如何影响日常或社会发展； 2．你为适应科技世界所做的准备。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Technological Innovation Shaping Our Future Life ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Gabriel had always been fascinated by robots. His mother, however, did not think much of it. She often criticized him, urging him to focus on his schoolwork instead of those“ useless machines”, as she called them. She wanted him to spend more time on his books, and less time lost in the world of robotics. He, however, always worked quietly on parts, trying to create inventions that could solve everyday problems. One day, Gabriel came back from school, bursting through the front door, holding a shining award in his hand. The gas detection robot he had built for months had just won first place in the regional competition. His heart raced as he imagined his mother would be proud this time. “Mom! Look! I won!” he cried. His mother, standing at the kitchen counter, looked briefly. She sighed, “That’s nice, Gabriel, but I still don’t see what good it will do you. It’s not going to help you with your grades or get you into college. You need to focus on something more practical.” Her voice showed no interest. Gabriel remained quiet, determined to prove that what he was doing had value. One evening, as the delicious smell of dinner floated through the house, an unexpected danger was quietly closing. Gabriel’s mother had been busy in the kitchen but had forgotten to turn off the gas. Unaware of the coming threat, she had wandered into the living room, settling down comfortably in front of the TV. The gas continued to escape, silently filling the air. The house was on the edge of a disaster. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, a loud alarm rang through the house. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gabriel’s mother held the robot gently in her arms, waiting for Gabriel to get back from school. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Looking into the Future （适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What does the woman believe about future robots? A．They can’t gain self-awareness. B．They will take the place of humans. C．They might develop their own culture. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Do you think robots may have cultural significance in the future? W: Of course. Not only that, but as AI gains more self-awareness, robots may even create their own culture. 2．（本题1.5分） What is the woman’s attitude towards the aging population? A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Undecided. 【答案】A 【原文】M: They say the population is getting older and that could cause problems. What do you think? W: I see problems ahead, because fewer young people will pay for the needs of old people. M: It’ll all be OK, because robots will do most of the work. 3．（本题1.5分）What did the man do yesterday? A．He reported the news. B．He cleaned the classroom. C．He attended the science fair. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Tom, your name was mentioned in yesterday’s school news report. Did you win an award at the science fair? M: Yes, I won second prize. I made a robot that can help my classmates clean the classroom. 4．（本题1.5分） What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A phone. B．An invention. C．A gift. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Tom, look, this is my new invention. I call it the E-drink. It’s a tall cup that uses the heat from your coffee to charge your phone. M: Wow! It’s amazing that no one has thought of this idea before. 5．（本题1.5分）What does the woman think the future will bring? A．Flying cars. B．High-speed cars. C．Self-driving cars. 【答案】C 【原文】M: What do you think the future will be like? Do you think there will be flying cars that drive faster than trains? W: No, but I think we will have fully automatic cars. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is Mr. Harper’s disability? A．He can’t see. B．He can’t hear. C．He can’t walk. 7．(1.5分)How are the speakers feeling about the special glasses? A．Amazed. B．Terrible. C．Calm. 【答案】6．A 7．A 【原文】M: I heard that Mr Harper can now walk around without his white stick. W: Really? He’s blind. W: He has some special glasses invented by a Chinese company. They help him to see. M: Surely that’s possible? W: The glasses use artificial intelligence to sense a blind person’s surroundings, and tell him where it is safe to walk. W: That’s amazing. M: Yes, it is unbelievable that such technology can be built into a pair of glasses. W: And how wonderful that new technology is being used to help people with such problems. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What does the woman think a smart speaker will do? A．Spy on people. B．Misunderstand people. C．Give no response. 9．(1.5分)Which of the following can best describe a smart speaker? A．It listens all the time. B．It pays attention to everything. C．It starts when a command is made. 10．(1.5分)How does the woman feel after the man’s explanation? A．She is satisfied. B．She is still puzzled. C．She is excited. 【答案】8．A 9．C 10．B 【原文】W: Smart speakers seem to be getting more and more popular. M: Yes, they are! I think they will be in every home one day. W: That’s what I’m worried about! Smart speakers are always listening. M: Well, they do listen and respond to commands. But that’s not a problem. W: Matt, those smart speakers could be spying on people! M: Companies that sell them say they’re not. W: How can you be so sure? M: Susie, smart speakers don’t pay attention to everything you say. W: So they only listen when a command is directed at the device? M: Yes! You have to use certain words, such as “Alexa” or “Hey, Google.” W: And it will start listening as soon as you say those words? M: Yes. But only for about eight seconds. That’s not spying. W: I don’t know... （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)Why did John make an app? A．To finish a project. B．To make money. C．To have fun. 12．(1.5分)What is the advantage of the app? A．It provides teaching material. B．It has many video games. C．It gives fun quizzes. 13．(1.5分)What does John think of the app? A．It’s costly. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s popular. 【答案】11．A 12．C 13．C 【原文】W: John, when did you create your app Gimkit? M: I did that in the year 2019. W: Why did you create it? M: I was in my junior year at a public high school then. My school required us to take part in projects. My project that year required me to make an app. W: What inspired you to make such an app? M: Back then some of my classmates complained that they didn’t like preparing for their exams. They found it boring. So I wanted to create an app that could make learning more fun. In the end I created an app that lets teachers create resources in the form of game-style quizzes. W: Is it helpful? M: I think so. Students love using it. Now it is used by learners in more than 100 countries across the world. Research shows that it can increase learning by up to 14%. W: I’ll certainly introduce it to my younger brother. I hope it can help him learn better. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Fellow classmates. B．Brother and sister. C．Co-workers. 15．(1.5分)What is the man’s attitude towards driverless vehicles? A．Positive. B．Unclear. C．Doubtful. 16．(1.5分)Where will the vegetables be grown in the future? A．In tall glass buildings. B．In large fields. C．In science labs. 17．(1.5分)What will the speakers probably do next? A．Watch a movie. B．Eat something. C．Take a driverless taxi. 【答案】14．B 15．C 16．A 17．B 【原文】W: Do you ever wonder what the future will really be like? M: Yes, I do. Do you remember the science fiction film that Mom and Dad took us to see when we were little? W: The one with the flying cars and talking robots? M: Yes, it was silly, wasn’t it? They thought the world would be like that now, but it never happened. W: But a lot of things have been different. For example, the train we’ re on is like something from the future. M: Oh yes. And digital technology has caused big changes. Few people use cash now. I wonder if banks will go out of business. W: And soon we will be able to get into taxis and buses without drivers. M: I think I’ll let you try that first. I don’t trust driverless vehicles. W: Ha-ha, no problem. M: I’ve read that fruit and vegetables won’t be grown in fields. They’ll be grown in tall glass buildings controlled by computers. W: That reminds me. I’m hungry. Let’s go to the kitchen to find some food. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What did Trevor Baylis invent in 1996? A．The wind-up TV. B．The wind-up radio. C．The telephone-like shoes. 19．(1.5分)Which word can best describe Trevor Baylis? A．Funny. B．Creative. C．Generous. 20．(1.5分)Where did Baylis get the idea of the telephone? A．In a dream. B．On TV. C．Over the radio. 【答案】18．B 19．B 20．A 【原文】M: How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries? These problems bothered British inventor Trevor Baylis, so in 1996 he invented a wind-up radio. It doesn’t need electricity or batteries. You wind it up by hand. It plays for about an hour, then you wind it up again. Today it’s produced in South Africa. Apart from that, Baylis invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes. The shoes contain a small battery that is powered when you walk. This battery is connected to a mobile phone. These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all parts of the world. Baylis doesn’t have a university degree in engineering. In fact, he left high school before graduating. He just loves making things to help people. He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him. He got the idea for the radio while watching TV. The idea for the telephone came to him in a dream. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Do these look like skates? They’re Moonwalkers, battery-powered shoes with wheels. They are billed as “the world’s fastest shoes”. How do Moonwalkers work? Fix Moonwalkers to your shoes, power them on, and begin walking. The artificial intelligence software driving Moonwalkers measures and adjusts (调整) on-the-fly to both the terrain (地形) you’re on and the way you walk, providing safe and enjoyable walking experience. Moonwalkers move only when you do. They sense when you’re speeding up or slowing down. LOCK mode allows you to go up and down stairs confidently. Why do you choose Moonwalkers? ·Walk at the speed of a run: Get to where you’re going in less than half the time it normally takes. With a top speed of 7 mph, Moonwalkers improve every step. ·Expand (扩大) your footprint: Moonwalkers make walking many city blocks, even further, no sweat. ·Less stress: Less walking equals less stress on your body. Moonwalkers feature a user-friendly system that helps you naturally maintain mobility and balance. ·Freedom to go anywhere: Tested on dirt and much more, Moonwalkers can handle our current city and allow you to walk a hill like it’s nothing. Also, Moonwalkers can survive walking through rain. Despite their wide uses, they are not roller skates, so they do not freewheel, ever. What is the maximum user weight? Moonwalkers can support a maximum user weight of 220lbs (100kg). If you weigh more than 220lbs, you can still use Moonwalkers but will experience slightly reduced performance in certain edge cases. 21．(2.5分)What can we know about Moonwalkers? A．They are powered by walking. B．They help with stair climbing. C．They are assisted by technology. D．They can replace ordinary shoes. 22．(2.5分)With Moonwalkers, users may ________. A．walk as fast as they like B．practise their skating skills C．challenge their senses of balance D．travel further with less tiredness 23．(2.5分)According to the passage, which of the following might affect the Moonwalkers’ function? A．The hilly terrain. B．The rainy weather. C．The user weight. D．The walking distance. 【答案】21．C 22．D 23．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一款名为Moonwalkers的鞋子的情况。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据How do Moonwalkers work?部分第一段中“The artificial intelligence sottware driving Moonwalkers measures and adjusts (调整) on-the-fly to both the terrain (地形) you’re on and the way you walk, providing safe and enjoyable walking experience.(驱动Moonwalkers的人工智能软件会根据你所处的地形和行走方式进行测量和调整，为你提供安全和愉快的行走体验)”可知，Moonwalkers得到了技术的帮助。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据Why do you choose Moonwalkers?部分中“·Expand (扩大) your footprint: Moonwalkers make walking many city blocks, even further, no sweat.(·扩大你的足迹：Moonwalkers可以让你走很多街区，甚至更远，毫不费力)”可知，有了Moonwalkers，用户可以在不那么疲劳的情况下走得更远。故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you weigh more than 220lbs, you can still use Moonwalkers but will experience slightly reduced performance in certain edge cases. (如果你的体重超过220磅，你仍然可以使用月球漫步者，但在某些极端情况下，性能会略有下降)”可知，用户体重会影响Moonwalkers的功能。故选C。 （本题10分）Evan Budz, a 15-year-old boy from Ontario, Canada, is receiving global recognition for his invention: an autonomous bionic (自主仿生的) sea turtle robot. The robot, which uses AI to monitor (监测) ecological systems underwater, won Budz a first-place prize in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists. Budz was inspired to create this project after he observed the fluent movement of a turtle while camping. He saw potential in the way the turtle moved and invented a propulsion (推进) method that copies the swimming motion of green sea turtles in water. Not only is it a unique way to move through the water, but it also has less impact on the very environments that scientists are trying to protect. “Water habitats are important for humanity, and the routine surveying of these environments has become necessary,” Budz explained. “Using a creative bionic robot for such analysis ensures low ecological disruption (生态破坏).” Budz said the robot uses a computer vision imaging system powered by AI to measure coral health, which can detect coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) with 96% correctness. “The information gathered by the robot will ideally allow the right organizations to identify where these threats may be occurring, increasing awareness and supporting efforts to increase the overall health of impacted areas,” Budz said. “For ecological monitoring, I want to trouble the environment as little as possible,” he added. “That’s why I designed the robot to imitate the turtle, which allows it to conduct monitoring without disrupting other living things.” For Budz, it’s just another step in protecting the planet, a cause he has cared about for much of his adolescence. “I’ve been conducting a lot of different research and article reviews, and find that the environment is becoming increasingly more impacted by global warming and other human-caused impacts.” 24．(2.5分)What inspired Evan Budz to invent the autonomous bionic sea turtle robot? A．His desire to get recognition. B．The prize of the contest. C．The movement of a sea animal. D．His passion for AI development. 25．(2.5分)What is a feature of Budz’s robot? A．It’s fast. B．It’s low-cost. C．It’s energy-saving. D．It’s environment-friendly. 26．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “imitate” mean in paragraph 5? A．Copy. B．Track. C．Control. D．Describe. 27．(2.5分)What can be known about Budz? A．He is socially responsible. B．He is worried about his future career. C．He aims to become a famous scientist. D．He is uninterested in the impact of global warming. 【答案】24．C 25．D 26．A 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。15岁的少年Evan Budz发明了一款自主运行的海龟机器人，用于监测珊瑚礁，并获得了欧盟青年科学家竞赛奖项。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第二段“Budz was inspired to create this project after he observed the fluent movement of a turtle while camping. (布兹在露营时观察到一只海龟流畅的动作后，受到启发创建了这个项目)”可知，海龟游动的姿态启发了Budz发明仿生机器人。故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“Not only is it a unique way to move through the water, but it also has less impact on the very environments that scientists are trying to protect. (这不仅是一种在水里移动的独特方式，而且对科学家们试图保护的环境影响也更小)”、第三段“Using a creative bionic robot for such analysis ensures low ecological disruption (生态破坏).(使用创意仿生机器人进行此类分析可确保生态破坏程度低)”以及第五段“That’s why I designed the robot to imitate the turtle, which allows it to conduct monitoring without disrupting other living things. (这就是为什么我设计这个机器人模仿海龟，这样它就能在不干扰其他生物的情况下进行监测)”可知，Budz发明的机器人是环保的。故选D。 26．词句猜测题。根据第二段“He saw potential in the way the turtle moved and invented a propulsion (推进) method that copies the swimming motion of green sea turtles in water. (他看到了海龟移动方式的潜力，并发明了一种模仿绿海龟在水中游泳动作的推进方法)”以及第五段“That’s why I designed the robot to imitate the turtle, which allows it to conduct monitoring without disrupting other living things. (这就是为什么我设计这个机器人imitate海龟，这样它就能在不干扰其他生物的情况下进行监测)”可知，imitate与copy意思相近，意为“模仿”。故选A。 27．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““For ecological monitoring, I want to trouble the environment as little as possible,” he added.(他补充道：“对于生态监测，我希望尽量减少对环境的干扰。”)”以及最后一段“For Budz, it’s just another step in protecting the planet, a cause he has cared about for much of his adolescence. (对布兹来说，这只是保护地球的又一步，这是他在青春期就很关心的一个事业)”可知，Budz关心保护地球，具有社会责任感。故选A。 （本题10分）Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) often causes “freezing”, which means a person suddenly cannot move their feet forward, leading to a high risk of falls. Amey Desai, a 30-year-old electrical engineer, was inspired to create a device to help people with walking difficulties after his grandfather suffered from Parkinson’s disease. His studies in engineering helped him to develop a special wearable device called “WALK”. Developing WALK took several years until he worked closely with Dr. Samit Chakrabarty, whose research is related to movement control through signals created by the muscles. This experience proved to be a turning point. After their first model was built, he worked with many medical experts and doctors to test it. They followed strict medical safety standards and got the necessary papers. To their excitement, the result at a major hospital showed that using WALK reduced freezing by nearly half during tests. WALK is a small wearable device which can be tied to the lower legs. It uses sensors (传感器) to monitor walking patterns. When it senses signs of freezing, it produces gentle vibrations (振动) and mild electrical shock. These act as signs to help the wearer start moving again. The device also comes with a smartphone app that lets users track their progress and do guided exercises. Doctors can also check patient data through it. The device has already helped nearly 300 families across Amey Desai’s home country. Users report feeling more confident and independent. One user’s son shared that his mother said it felt like “life had returned to her legs”. Another user, a 70-year-old man, said it helped him walk better and even return to playing golf. The device has benefited many people at the price of Rs 50,000 in his country. “We really hope to diminish it in the coming months,” Amey shares. Looking forward, Amey aims to make WALK more affordable and accessible to patients worldwide. 28．(2.5分)Why did Amey develop WALK? A．To apply his studies to practice. B．To meet the demands of the seniors. C．To become a famous medical expert. D．To help people with walking problems. 29．(2.5分)What’s the function of the smartphone app? A．Monitoring walking patterns. B．Tracking users’ daily exercise. C．Providing gentle vibrations and shock. D．Sharing patient information with doctors. 30．(2.5分)What do the users’ comments suggest? A．The users could run on their own. B．The device cures the users’ diseases. C．The device works well for the users. D．The users gained strength to play sports. 31．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “diminish” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Decrease. B．Design. C．Change. D．Quit. 【答案】28．D 29．D 30．C 31．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了工程师Amey受患帕金森病的祖父启发，研发了穿戴设备“WALK”，从而帮助了数百个家庭的患者。 28．推理判断题。根据第一段“Amey Desai, a 30-year-old electrical engineer, was inspired to create a device to help people with walking difficulties after his grandfather suffered from Parkinson’s disease. His studies in engineering helped him to develop a special wearable device called “WALK”.(现年30岁的电气工程师Amey Desai，在其祖父患上帕金森病后，受到启发，决心研发一款帮助行走困难人群的装置。他所学的工程学知识助力他开发出了一款名为“WALK”的特殊可穿戴设备。)”可知，Amey研发WALK这个设备的目的是帮助有行走困难的人。故选D。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段“The device also comes with a smartphone app that lets users track their progress and do guided exercises. Doctors can also check patient data through it.(这款设备还配备了一款智能手机应用程序，用户可通过它追踪自己的康复进展，并进行有指导的锻炼。医生也能通过该程序查看患者的数据。)”可知，这款智能手机应用的功能是与医生共享患者信息。故选D。 30．推理判断题。根据第四段“Users report feeling more confident and independent. One user’s son shared that his mother said it felt like “life had returned to her legs”. Another user, a 70-year-old man, said it helped him walk better and even return to playing golf.(用户反馈称，他们感到更加自信和独立。一位用户的儿子分享道，他母亲说感觉“双腿仿佛重新焕发了生机”。另一位70岁的男性用户表示，这款设备帮助他改善了行走能力，甚至还能重返球场打高尔夫了。)”可知，评论都是出自使用设备的患者们，这些评论都表明了该设备改善了他们的行动能力，所以可推断WALK是起作用的。故选C。 31．词句猜测题。根据语境可知，画线单词后的it指的是上文的价格；再根据后文“Amey aims to make WALK more affordable and accessible to patients worldwide(Amey的目标是让“WALK”设备更加经济实惠，让全球患者都能用得上)”可知，Amey及其团队想让全球患者更能负担得起且更容易获得WALK，所以此处表示降低价格。diminish的意思是“降低”，和decrease意思相近。故选A。 （本题10分）Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields. The new wings created by the Technical University of Darmstadt researchers need no batteries or electronics. The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico. Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter. These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings. The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies. Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator (传粉者) populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences. The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. “We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control,” explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author. 32．(2.5分)What’s the driving power of the robotic wings? A．The air pressure. B．The rechargeable battery. C．The magnetic field. D．The electronic motor. 33．(2.5分)What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A．Challenges facing the research team. B．The potential of the robotic wings. C．The working principle of the robots. D．Uncertainties in developing robotic wings. 34．(2.5分)What does the last paragraph imply about the robotic wings? A．They are expected to operate in controlled magnetic fields. B．Their use is strictly limited to environmental monitoring. C．They should still depend on outside magnetic fields. D．Their new versions will function as well as human muscles. 35．(2.5分)Which is a suitable title for the text? A．The Monarch Butterfly’s 3,000-Mile Journey B．Butterfly Wings Hold Clues to Natural Adaptation C．Butterflies Rely on Magnetic Fields for Flight D．Robotics Taking Wings Thanks to Butterflies 【答案】32．C 33．B 34．A 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了受蝴蝶翅膀启发研制的机器人翅膀及其应用潜力。 32．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields.(受蝴蝶翅膀的启发，一组德国研究人员开发出一种新型的机器人翅膀，这种翅膀仅利用磁场就能工作)”可知，机器人翅膀的动力是磁场。故选C。 33．主旨大意题。根据第五段“Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator (传粉者) populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences.(展望未来，这些新翅膀可能有广泛的应用。其中之一可能是环境研究，有翼机器人可以监测传粉者数量或测量空气质量。它们在灾难中也可能有所帮助，它们体积小、节能的设计使机器人能够在危险区域进行搜索和救援行动。该团队还指出，新设计也可以很容易地应用于医学科学)”可知，第五段主要讲的是机器人翅膀的潜力。故选B。 34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology.(虽然目前机器人翅膀依靠外部磁场来改变形状，但该团队对将人造磁场发生器集成到未来技术升级中持乐观态度)”以及“We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control(我们计划探索对磁场的改变可以实现更复杂的运动和控制)”可推知，机器人翅膀有望在可控磁场中运行。故选A。 35．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields.(受蝴蝶翅膀的启发，一组德国研究人员开发出一种新型的机器人翅膀，这种翅膀仅利用磁场就能工作。)”可知，文章主要介绍了受蝴蝶翅膀的启发，一组德国研究人员开发出一种新型的机器人翅膀，这种翅膀仅利用磁场就能工作，介绍了其工作原理和潜在应用等情况。D选项“多亏了蝴蝶，机器人才能展翅高飞”最符合文章标题。故选D。 （本题12.5分）The history of the school bus can date back to 1886 when Wayne Works company made horse-drawn carriages (四轮马车) known as “school wagons” or “kid hacks” in Indiana. 36(2.5分) In the early 1900s, the car industry was beginning to develop fast. This gave Wayne Works a great opportunity to improve its carriages. 37(2.5分) But the design remained mostly the same as that of the previous ones, with students sitting along the walls of the bus while facing inside. In 1927, a man built the first bus that primarily used steel. 38(2.5分) Still, parents were increasingly concerned for children’s safety. This led to a turning point in the history of the school bus in 1939, when a conference was organised at Manhattan College to develop school bus standards. Many new national standards were created, determining everything from seating designs to the famous yellow colour that school buses still sport today. 39(2.5分) Yellow is quite eye-catching to human beings. The colour is easy to see in the early morning and evening light when school buses usually operate. 40(2.5分) For example, a variety of changes have been made to enable the school bus to not only be safer but also have better fuel economy, be easier to drive, etc. The most creative approach among all of these is probably a kind of stop signal arm that warns traffic of a stop in progress, which states began to require in the early 1950s. A．Horses were easy to control. B．Not all chose to paint their buses yellow. C．The reason why the colour was chosen was simple. D．Before then, many children simply walked to school. E．Now, school buses have had many more improvements. F．The company managed to make its carriages powered by engines. G．Before long, Wayne Works introduced the first all-steel school bus body with safety glass windows. 【答案】36．D 37．F 38．G 39．C 40．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了校车的起源以及其发展的过程。 【详解】36．根据上一句“The history of the school bus can date back to 1886 when Wayne Works company made horse-drawn carriages (四轮马车) known as “school wagons” or “kid hacks” in Indiana.”（校车的历史可以追溯到1886年，当时Wayne Works公司在印第安纳州制造了四轮马车，被称为“学校马车”或“儿童马车”。）可知，该句讲述了校车的发明时间；选项D“Before then, many children simply walked to school.（在此之前，许多孩子只是步行上学。）”说明了在校车出现之前孩子们是如何上学的，承接上文。故选D。 37．根据上一句“In the early 1900s, the car industry was beginning to develop fast. This gave Wayne Works a great opportunity to improve its carriages.”（20世纪初，汽车工业开始迅速发展，这给了Wayne Works一个改进校车的好机会。），选项F“The company managed to make its carriages powered by engines.（这家公司设法使马车由发动机提供动力。）”具体描述了Wayne Works公司是如何改进校车的，承接上文；下一句“But the design remained mostly the same as that of the previous ones, with students sitting along the walls of the bus while facing inside.”（但设计基本上与之前的设计相同，学生们坐在巴士的墙壁上，面向内部。）在选项F的基础上，又指出了改进后的校车在设计上与之前相同，两句为转折关系，语意合理。故选F。 38．根据上一句“In 1927, a man built the first bus that primarily used steel.”（1927年，一个人制造了第一辆主要使用钢的公共汽车。），选项G“Before long, Wayne Works introduced the first all-steel school bus body with safety glass windows.（不久，Wayne Works公司推出了第一辆全钢车身和安全玻璃窗的校车。）”进一步提出在1927年使用钢的公共汽车问世之后，Wayne Works公司就推出了第一辆全钢车身的校车，承接上文；下一句“Still, parents were increasingly concerned for children’s safety.”（尽管如此，家长们还是越来越担心孩子的安全。）表明校车在使用安全玻璃窗后，家长们仍然越来越担心孩子们的安全。故选G。 39．根据上一句“Many new national standards were created, determining everything from seating designs to the famous yellow colour that school buses still sport today.”（制定了许多新的国家标准，从座椅设计到校车沿用至今的著名黄色，这些标准决定了一切。），选项C“The reason why the colour was chosen was simple.（选择这种颜色的原因很简单。）”提到了校车使用黄色是有原因的；下一句“Yellow is quite eye-catching to human beings. The colour is easy to see in the early morning and evening light when school buses usually operate.”（黄色对人类来说是非常引人注目的。这种颜色在校车通常运行的清晨和傍晚的光线下很容易看到。）具体说明了校车使用黄色的原因，故选项C承上启下，符合语意。故选C。 40．空处为最后一段段落主题句。根据下一句“For example, a variety of changes have been made to enable the school bus to not only be safer but also have better fuel economy, be easier to drive, etc.”（例如，已经做出了各种改变，使校车不仅更安全，而且有更好的燃油经济性，更容易驾驶，等等。）可知，下文举例说明了如今校车已经做出的改进，故选项E“Now, school buses have had many more improvements.（现在，校车有了更多的改进。）”概括说明了校车已有了更多改进，符合段落主题。故选E。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Lila had been silent for years. Born with hearing loss, the 16-year-old 41 to follow classroom discussions or chat with peers — her world was a quiet, lonely place where smiles often felt 42 . That changed when Lila tried on the Leion Hey2 AR glasses. As her teacher spoke, words appeared softly before her eyes, clear and in time with the voice. For the first time, she didn’t miss a joke shared by classmates or a key point in history class. When her best friend 43 closely, “You look happy today,” the glasses translated it 44 — and Lila replied aloud, drawing 45 cries from those around her. The team behind the glasses listened to Lila’s stories of loneliness, of missing out on laughter, and built the device for her. So this wasn’t just technology; it was a bridge built with 46 . The inventors of Leion Hey2 spent years listening to people like Lila, understanding that hearing loss isn’t just a physical barrier but an 47 one. They crafted the 49-gram glasses to be lightweight, so users could wear them all day, and 48 AI that captures even 49 voices in noisy rooms. Their goal wasn’t to create a fancy device, but to restore confidence and 50 — to let everyone feel seen and heard. Witnessing Lila’s 51 , I realized true goodness often hides in small, 52 acts. Innovation becomes beautiful not when it 53 advanced features, but when it bends to human needs. The Leion Hey2 glasses don’t just “see sound” — they bring kindness into daily life, proving that the most powerful technology is the one that lifts others up. In a world 54 progress, the best inventions and the best hearts, are those that choose to connect rather than 55 . 41．(1分)A．attempted B．pretended C．managed D．struggled 42．(1分)A．forced B．shared C．brightened D．softened 43．(1分)A．shouted B．mentioned C．whispered D．announced 44．(1分)A．instantly B．correctly C．slowly D．finally 45．(1分)A．sharp B．joyful C．loud D．painful 46．(1分)A．profit B．care C．speed D．curiosity 47．(1分)A．effective B．abstract C．emotional D．immediate 48．(1分)A．learned B．placed C．tied D．integrated 49．(1分)A．soft B．loud C．steady D．clear 50．(1分)A．friendship B．cooperation C．connection D．membership 51．(1分)A．situation B．action C．information D．transformation 52．(1分)A．awful B．clever C．thoughtful D．brave 53．(1分)A．adapts to B．shows off C．turns on D．takes up 54．(1分)A．blocking B．chasing C．making D．praising 55．(1分)A．divide B．escape C．limit D．control 【答案】 41．D 42．A 43．C 44．A 45．B 46．B 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．C 51．D 52．C 53．B 54．B 55．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了失聪少女Lila因Leion Hey2 AR眼镜改变了孤独的生活，该眼镜由研发团队结合听障人士需求打造，作者借此感悟到真正强大的科技是贴合人性、传递善意并搭建联结的科技。 41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位16岁的女孩天生患有听力损失，她很难跟上课堂讨论或与同龄人聊天——她的世界是一个安静、孤独的地方，在那里微笑常常让人觉得是强颜欢笑。A. attempted尝试；B. pretended假装；C. managed设法；D. struggled挣扎，艰难进行。根据上文“Lila had been silent for years. Born with hearing loss”可知，Lila天生听力受损，所以很难跟上课堂讨论或与同龄人聊天。故选D。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这位16岁的女孩天生患有听力损失，她很难跟上课堂讨论或与同龄人聊天——她的世界是一个安静、孤独的地方，在那里微笑常常让人觉得是强颜欢笑。A. forced勉强的；B. shared分享的；C. brightened照亮的；D. softened软化的。根据上文“her world was a quiet, lonely place”可知，Lila的世界安静且孤独，所以微笑常常让人觉得是强颜欢笑，即被迫做出的微笑。故选A。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她最好的朋友轻声说：“你今天看起来很开心，”眼镜立刻翻译了出来——Lila大声回答，引来周围人的欢呼。A. shouted喊叫；B. mentioned提及；C. whispered低语，轻声说；D. announced宣布。根据上文“For the first time, she didn’t miss a joke shared by classmates or a key point in history class.”以及下文“You look happy today,”可知，朋友看到Lila开心，应该是轻声对她说。故选C。 44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当她最好的朋友轻声说：“你今天看起来很开心，”眼镜立刻翻译了出来——Lila大声回答，引来周围人的欢呼。A. instantly立刻；B. correctly正确地；C. slowly慢慢地；D. finally最终。根据上文“As her teacher spoke, words appeared softly before her eyes, clear and in time with the voice.”可知，眼镜能实时将话语显示在Lila眼前，所以此处指立刻翻译了出来。故选A。 45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当她最好的朋友轻声说：“你今天看起来很开心，”眼镜立刻翻译了出来——Lila大声回答，引来周围人的欢呼。A. sharp尖锐的；B. joyful欢快的；C. loud大声的；D. painful痛苦的。根据上文“Lila replied aloud”以及语境可知，Lila能与人交流了，所以周围人的叫声应该是欢快的。故选B。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以这不仅仅是技术；它是用关怀搭建的桥梁。A. profit利润；B. care关怀；C. speed速度；D. curiosity好奇心。根据上文“The team behind the glasses listened to Lila’s stories of loneliness, of missing out on laughter, and built the device for her.”可知，眼镜背后的团队倾听Lila的故事，为她制作了这个设备，所以这是用关怀搭建的桥梁。故选B。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Leion Hey2的发明者花了数年时间倾听像Lila这样的人的声音，他们明白听力损失不仅仅是一个身体上的障碍，也是一个情感上的障碍。A. effective有效的；B. abstract抽象的；C. emotional情感的；D. immediate立即的。根据上文“hearing loss isn’t just a physical barrier”以及语境可知，听力损失不仅影响身体，还会影响情感，让人感到孤独等。故选C。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们将这款49克的眼镜设计得很轻，以便用户可以整天佩戴，并集成了人工智能，即使在嘈杂的房间里也能捕捉到最轻柔的声音。A. learned学习；B. placed放置；C. tied系；D. integrated集成，整合。根据下文“AI that captures even ____voices in noisy rooms.”以及语境可知，此处表示眼镜集成了人工智能技术，才能捕捉到声音。故选D。 49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们将这款49克的眼镜设计得很轻，以便用户可以整天佩戴，并集成了人工智能，即使在嘈杂的房间里也能捕捉到最轻柔的声音。A. soft轻柔的；B. loud大声的；C. steady稳定的；D. clear清晰的。根据下文“in noisy rooms”可知，在嘈杂的房间里，能捕捉到的应该是轻柔的声音。故选A。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的目标不是创造一个花哨的设备，而是恢复信心和联系——让每个人都感到被看见和被听到。A. friendship友谊；B. cooperation合作；C. connection联系；D. membership会员资格。根据下文“to let everyone feel seen and heard”可知，他们的目标是让每个人感到被看见和被听到，即恢复人与人之间的联系。故选C。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：目睹Lila的转变，我意识到真正的美好往往隐藏在小而体贴的举动中。A. situation情况；B. action行动；C. information信息；D. transformation转变。根据上文“Lila had been silent for years. Born with hearing loss, the 16-year-old ____ to follow classroom discussions or chat with peers — her world was a quiet, lonely place where smiles often felt ____.”以及“That changed when Lila tried on the Leion Hey2 AR glasses. As her teacher spoke, words appeared softly before her eyes, clear and in time with the voice. For the first time, she didn’t miss a joke shared by classmates or a key point in history class.”可知，Lila之前孤独，现在能与人交流可知，此处指Lila的转变。故选D。 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：目睹Lila的转变，我意识到真正的美好往往隐藏在小而体贴的举动中。A. awful糟糕的；B. clever聪明的；C. thoughtful体贴的；D. brave勇敢的。根据上文“true goodness often hides in small”以及语境可知，真正的美好往往隐藏在小而体贴的举动中，发明眼镜帮助Lila就是体贴的举动。故选C。 53．考查动词短语辨析。句意：当创新炫耀先进功能时，它并不美丽；当它迎合人类需求时，它才变得美丽。A. adapts to使适应；B. shows off炫耀；C. turns on打开；D. takes up占据。根据下文“advanced features, but when it bends to human needs.”以及语境语境可知，此处指创新炫耀先进功能时并不美丽，强调创新应注重实际需求。故选B。 54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个追求进步的世界里，最好的发明和最好的心灵，是那些选择连接而不是分裂的。A. blocking阻挡；B. chasing追逐，追求；C. making制作；D. praising赞扬。根据上文“The Leion Hey2 glasses don’t just “see sound” — they bring kindness into daily life, proving that the most powerful technology is the one that lifts others up.”以及语境可知，此处指在追求进步的世界里。故选B。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个追求进步的世界里，最好的发明和最好的心灵，是那些选择连接而不是分裂的。A. divide分裂；B. escape逃跑；C. limit限制；D. control控制。根据上文“choose to connect rather than”可知，此处指选择连接而不是分裂。故选A。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The history of the computer is a story of constant miniaturization and increasing power. The journey began with machines like the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), 56(1.5分) (build) in 1945. ENIAC was a monster: it weighed 30 tons, occupied 1,800 square feet, and contained nearly 18,000 vacuum tubes. 57(1.5分) (process) a single calculation, it often required hours of setup time by a team of operators. The invention of the transistor in 1947 marked 58(1.5分) turning point. Transistors were smaller, faster, more reliable, and consumed far 59(1.5分) (little) power than vacuum tubes. By the late 1950s, computers built with transistors were commercially available, though still only within reach of large corporations and government agencies. The real breakthrough came with the 60(1.5分) (develop) of the integrated circuit. In 1958, Jack Kilby demonstrated the first working integrated circuit, 61(1.5分) combined several transistors on a single piece of semiconductor material. This innovation paved the way 62(1.5分) the microprocessor. In 1971, Intel released the 4004, the first commercially available microprocessor. It contained 2,300 transistors — a number that seems laughably small today, yet it had 63(1.5分) (rough) the same computing power as the ENIAC, which had used 18,000 vacuum tubes. The personal computer revolution of the 1980s brought computing to the masses. Companies like Apple, IBM, and Microsoft made computers that 64(1.5分) (ordinary) people could afford and use. Today, the smartphone in your pocket is millions of times more powerful than the computers 65(1.5分) guided the Apollo missions to the moon. And the story is far from over. 【答案】 56．built 57．To process 58．a 59．less 60．development 61．which 62．for 63．roughly 64．ordinary 65．that/which 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了计算机的发展历程，从最初的大型机器到如今的智能手机，计算机经历了不断的微型化和性能提升。 【详解】56．考查非谓语动词。句意：这段旅程始于1945年制造的电子数字积分计算机(ENIAC)等机器。“________ in 1945”作后置定语，build(建造)用非谓语动词形式，与其逻辑主语“the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC)”之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填built。 57．考查非谓语动词。句意：要进行一次计算，通常需要一组操作员花费数小时的准备时间。“________ a single calculation”作目的状语，用不定式表目的；句首单词首字母大写。故填To process。 58．考查冠词。句意：1947年晶体管的发明标志着一个转折点。可数名词point在句中表示“一个转折点”，泛指，且turning发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 59．考查比较级。句意：晶体管比真空管更小、更快、更可靠，而且消耗的功率要小得多。根据前文“Transistors were smaller, faster, more reliable”可知，此处也应用little的比较级形式less作定语，修饰名词power。故填less。 60．考查名词。句意：真正的突破来自于集成电路的发展。提示词作介词with的宾语，用名词development，意为“发展”，不可数名词。故填development。 61．考查定语从句。句意：1958年，杰克·基尔比展示了第一个可工作的集成电路，它将几个晶体管集成在一块半导体材料上。“____ combined several transistors on a single piece of semiconductor material”为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词integrated circuit，指物，关系词将其代入定语从句中作主语，应使用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。 62．考查介词。句意：这一创新为微处理器的出现铺平了道路。pave the way for...是固定短语，意为“为……铺平道路”。故填for。 63．考查副词。句意：它包含2300个晶体管——这个数字在今天看来小得可笑，但它的计算能力与使用18000个真空管的ENIAC大致相同。提示词修饰动词had，用副词roughly作状语，意为“大致”。故填roughly。 64．考查形容词。句意：苹果、IBM和微软等公司生产的电脑让普通人也能买得起、用得上。形容词ordinary修饰名词people，作定语，意为“普通的”，不需要改变形式。故填ordinary。 65．考查定语从句。句意：今天，你口袋里的智能手机比引导阿波罗任务登月的计算机强大数百万倍。“____ guided the Apollo missions to the moon”为限制性定语从句，修饰先行词computers，指物，关系词将其代入定语从句中作主语，应使用关系代词that或者which引导该从句。故填that/which。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）你校英文报正在开展主题为“Technological Innovation Shaping Our Future Life”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．列举1～2项科技，并说明它（们）将如何影响日常或社会发展； 2．你为适应科技世界所做的准备。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Technological Innovation Shaping Our Future Life ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 Technological Innovation Shaping Our Future Life With the rapid development of science and technology, our future life will be greatly transformed by the technological innovations. Two key technologies stand out: artificial intelligence(AI) and renewable energy. AI will make daily tasks easier, as it can handle housework and arrange schedules for us. Renewable energy, such as solar power, will replace fossil fuels, which helps reduce pollution. To adapt to the technological world, I plan to learn coding to master basic AI skills and read more about environmental science, knowing these efforts will prepare me for the future. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“科技创新塑造我们的未来生活”为题，写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 迅速的：rapid→swift 显著地：greatly→significantly 突出：stand out→be prominent 掌握：master→acquire 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With the rapid development of science and technology, our future life will be greatly transformed by the technological innovations. 拓展句：As science and technology develop rapidly, our future life will undergo a significant transformation brought about by technological innovations. 【点睛】【高分句型1】AI will make daily tasks easier, as it can handle housework and arrange schedules for us. （运用了as引导的状语从句） 【高分句型2】Renewable energy, such as solar power, will replace fossil fuels, which helps reduce pollution.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Gabriel had always been fascinated by robots. His mother, however, did not think much of it. She often criticized him, urging him to focus on his schoolwork instead of those“ useless machines”, as she called them. She wanted him to spend more time on his books, and less time lost in the world of robotics. He, however, always worked quietly on parts, trying to create inventions that could solve everyday problems. One day, Gabriel came back from school, bursting through the front door, holding a shining award in his hand. The gas detection robot he had built for months had just won first place in the regional competition. His heart raced as he imagined his mother would be proud this time. “Mom! Look! I won!” he cried. His mother, standing at the kitchen counter, looked briefly. She sighed, “That’s nice, Gabriel, but I still don’t see what good it will do you. It’s not going to help you with your grades or get you into college. You need to focus on something more practical.” Her voice showed no interest. Gabriel remained quiet, determined to prove that what he was doing had value. One evening, as the delicious smell of dinner floated through the house, an unexpected danger was quietly closing. Gabriel’s mother had been busy in the kitchen but had forgotten to turn off the gas. Unaware of the coming threat, she had wandered into the living room, settling down comfortably in front of the TV. The gas continued to escape, silently filling the air. The house was on the edge of a disaster. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, a loud alarm rang through the house. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gabriel’s mother held the robot gently in her arms, waiting for Gabriel to get back from school. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Suddenly, a loud alarm rang through the house. Gabriel’s gas detection robot had sensed the leak and sprung into action. The shrill sound jolted his mother from her TV reverie, her heart pounding as she realized the danger they were in. Quickly, she rushed to the kitchen, turned off the gas, and opened all the windows to let the fresh air disperse the dangerous fumes. As the alarm ceased, she stood there, breathing a sigh of relief, suddenly understanding the significance of Gabriel’s invention. It wasn’t just a toy or a useless machine; it was a lifesaver. Gabriel’s mother held the robot gently in her arms, waiting for Gabriel to get back from school. She couldn’t wait to tell him how his creation had prevented a potential tragedy. When Gabriel finally walked through the door, his mother greeted him with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face. “Gabriel, you were right,” she said, hugging him tightly. “This robot isn’t just a hobby; it’s something that can protect us, make our lives safer. I’m sorry I didn’t see it before.” Gabriel’s heart swelled with pride and joy. From that day on, his mother became his biggest supporter, encouraging him to pursue his passion for robotics and recognizing the value of his inventions in making the world a better, safer place. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述Gabriel热爱机器人却遭母亲反对，他默默努力终获机器人比赛一等奖，但母亲仍不以为意。某晚，家中煤气泄漏，母亲却全然不知。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然，一声响亮的警报响彻了整个房子。”可知，第一段可描写Gabriel的机器人检测到煤气泄漏并发出警报，母亲因此意识到危险并采取行动。 ②由第二段首句内容“Gabriel的妈妈轻轻地把机器人抱在怀里，等着Gabriel从学校回来。”可知，第二段可描写母亲对Gabriel的机器人态度转变，向Gabriel道歉并表达支持。 2.续写线索：机器人发出警报——母亲意识到煤气泄漏——母亲关闭煤气并打开窗户——母亲等待Gabriel回家——母亲向Gabriel道歉并表达支持 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①意识到：realize/become aware/come to realize ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③等待：wait for/await 情绪类 ①如释重负：breathe a sigh of relief/feel relieved ②快乐：joy/happiness/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1] The shrill sound jolted his mother from her TV reverie, her heart pounding as she realized the danger they were in.(运用了独立主格结构和从属连词as引导时间状语从句和省略关系代词的限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Gabriel’s mother held the robot gently in her arms, waiting for Gabriel to get back from school.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语) [高分句型3] When Gabriel finally walked through the door, his mother greeted him with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face.(运用了从属连词when引导时间状语从句) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $