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Unit 4 A Glimpse of the Future
Developing ideas & Presenting ideas & Reflection
A级 必备知识基础
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The witness provided a key (线索) that helped the police identify the suspect.
2.Thanks for your (一贯的) support for our weekly meeting,New Books Sharing.
3.The report (引用) several studies to show the impact of climate change on local ecosystems.
4.Teachers will (评价) students’ presentations based on creativity and clarity.
5.The museum displays an ancient (机械的) toy that still functions after hundreds of years.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.(2025浙江1月卷)However,obtaining items that are rare,recently published or high demand may take longer.
2.(2024北京卷)By my fourth year,my (desperate) to succeed overshadowed my desire for independence.
3.With the rainy season approaching,the river level is bound (rise),so people living nearby are advised to move to higher ground.
4.With the rapid development of AI,fully intelligent factories seem to be just the horizon.
5.After hearing that he had won the national competition,she stood there shock,unable to believe the news.
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.她每天练习数小时钢琴,结果在音乐会上的表演让所有人感动落泪。(so that引导结果状语从句)
She practiced playing the piano for hours every day, .
2.尽管徒步十小时后疲惫不堪,他们仍继续寻找隐藏的瀑布。(though引导让步状语从句的倒装)
after hiking for ten hours,they continued their search for the hidden waterfall.
3.那只迷路的狗摇着尾巴,围着她又跳又叫,仿佛认识她多年似的。(as though引导方式状语从句)
The lost dog wagged its tail and jumped around her .
4.直到考试不及格,他才意识到常规学习的重要性。(not...until的强调句型)
he realized the importance of regular study.
B级 能力素养提升
Ⅳ.阅读理解
(2026福建福州高二下期中)
We live in a time of growing anxiety and fear.As AI becomes more capable and widespread in daily routines,anxieties surrounding it are likely to intensify.Just like any form of anxiety,it’s important to acknowledge your feelings and take steps to avoid becoming overwhelmed.
Psychologists suggest several specific strategies for managing anxiety about generative AI.These include:trying out AI tools to figure out how and where they can be useful;taking breaks from technology to restore and recharge;building new skills;and pursuing activities that activate human creativity and imagination.
I would like to expand on the third strategy—building new skills.In a recent study,my colleagues and I investigated the skills required to succeed in the future of work.We reviewed six studies and identified 10 key skills:cooperation,communication,creativity and innovation,critical thinking,cross-cultural ability,decision-making,judgment,willingness to learn,problem-solving,and social intelligence cognition(认知).Importantly,all these skills are “human” skills,meaning not digital or technological.In their context,perhaps one of the most effective responses to anxiety about AI is focusing on developing our own human abilities.
While researchers argue that the destructive potential of AI in the workplace involves one of three channels:replacing aspects of human work;complementing(补充) or enhancing human workers and their skills;and creating new tasks for workers,the second might be the best path forward.Rather than viewing generative AI only as a threat,it can be seen as a tool that enhances human abilities.
Exploring how our own cognitive and creative capacities could be enhanced through “cooperative intelligence” with generative AI might be a useful cure-all to being anxious about it.
1.What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1?
A.AI tools replace traditional jobs.
B.AI progress causes emotional stress.
C.AI systems require complex routines.
D.AI research faces growing resistance.
2.What does the author imply in paragraph 3?
A.Digital skills ensure future success.
B.Human capacities remain highly valuable.
C.New technology changes research methods.
D.Social intelligence improves work efficiency.
3.What does the underlined word “cure-all” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Solution. B.Material.
C.Principle. D.Instrument.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To analyze AI’s rapid development.
B.To illustrate people’s anxiety over AI.
C.To offer us advice to meet AI challenges.
D.To inform us of the threats presented by AI.
Ⅴ.语篇填空
(2026湖北武汉高二下月考)
Europe’s new artificial intelligence-powered weather forecasting model became operational on Tuesday,1.(promise) to significantly improve meteorological and extreme weather predictions globally.
The Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS) is the first fully operational open weather prediction model 2. (use) machine learning technology,and will run side by side 3. its traditional physics-based counterpart(对应版本)—the Integrated Forecasting System (IFS),the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) said in a press release on Tuesday.
AIFS’ forecast builds upon the same 4. (combine) of data that the IFS feeds on,with the data 5. (collect) from satellites,planes,boats,and other Earth-based measurement stations.
What distinguishes the two models,however,6.(be) that the new machine learning model assesses how these initial conditions will influence future weather based on its knowledge of how the weather 7. (evolve) in the past.IFS calculations,in contrast,rely on the laws of physics,which it integrates in its computer code.
“We see the AIFS and IFS as complementary(互补的),8. part of providing a range of products for our user community,who decide 9. best suits their needs,” said ECMWF’s Director of Forecasts and Services,Florian Pappenberger.
Europe’s weather forecasts are 10. (current) reliable up to six to seven days ahead for precipitation(降水) and wind,and up to 14 or 15 days ahead for temperature,Pappenberger told the Financial Times.
Ⅵ.应用文写作
(2026湖南娄底高二下月考)
假定你是李华,上周末你参加了学生会举办的一次以“AI,our friend or our enemy?”为辩题的辩论活动。请你为校英语报写一篇文章,报道这次活动。内容包括:
1.活动时间、地点、目的;
2.活动内容(正反两方观点);
3.活动反响。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右;
Ⅶ.读后续写
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。
(2026江西赣州高二下期中)
Digital technology is changing the world very fast,and AI has become part of almost all parts of our daily life,making life easier for people of all ages.As a high school student who loves new ideas and digital creation,I recently took part in a school coding competition.I wanted to make a useful app to help old people use digital machines easily.
My parents supported my interest,but they always told me not to let my schoolwork get worse because of the competition.Some of my classmates also didn’t believe in my plan.They thought my idea was too simple to get praise from the teachers who would judge the work.
But I was sure I could finish it well.I used all my free time to collect useful information,change the difficult steps and make every part of the app better.However,three days before the competition ended,I met a big problem:my laptop broke down suddenly.All the files and codes I saved might be lost forever.I felt very upset and worried.I looked at the black screen and thought all my hard work was for nothing.I even wanted to give up the whole project.
My grandmother saw how sad I was.She always encouraged me to follow my dreams.She came to comfort me and told me about her hard life when she was young.She said being hard-working,calm and strong was very important to solve problems.
Her words made me feel better at once.I went to ask my computer teacher for help.Luckily,the teacher helped me get back most of the important information and gave me good ideas about the app.Time was very short,so I stayed up late for two nights to make the program again and improve all its functions.On the day of the competition,I walked onto the stage confidently.I showed my app to the judges and told them how helpful it was for old people.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The moment I finished my presentation,the whole hall fell into dead silence.
After the award ceremony,my grandmother hugged me tightly,with pride shining in her eyes.
知识积累卡
一、重点单词
1.intensify v.
2.investigate v.
二、熟词生义
channel 本文义:n.
其他义:n.
三、词块速记
1.in daily routines
2.expand on
四、长难句分析
What distinguishes the two models,however,is that the new machine learning model assesses how
these initial conditions will influence future weather based on its knowledge of how the weather has evolved in the past.
分析:本句为 句。What distinguishes the two models 为 从句,that the new machine...in the past 为 从句;在表语从句中,how...weather 作 assesses 的 ,based on...in the past 为过去分词短语作 ,其中 how the weather had evolved in the past 作介词 of 的 从句。
句意:
参考答案
Ⅰ.1.clue 2.consistent 3.cited 4.assess 5.mechanical
Ⅱ.1.in 2.desperation 3.to rise 4.on 5.in
Ⅲ.1.so that her performance at the concert moved everyone to tears
2.Exhausted though they were
3.as though it had known her for years
4.It was not until he failed the exam that
Ⅳ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了面对人工智能引发的焦虑,作者提出的应对策略及建议。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中“As AI becomes more capable and widespread in daily routines,anxieties surrounding it are likely to intensify.”可知,作者在第一段中指出了人工智能的进步引起了情绪上的压力这一现象。故选B项。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中“We reviewed six studies and identified 10 key skills...all these skills are ‘human’ skills,meaning not digital or technological.”可知,作者在第三段暗示了人类的能力仍然具有很高的价值。故选B项。
3.A 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Exploring how our own cognitive and creative capacities could be enhanced through ‘cooperative intelligence’ with generative AI might be a useful cure-all to being anxious about it.”可知,探索如何通过与生成式人工智能的“合作智能”来增强我们自己的认知和创造能力,可能是一个有用的解决焦虑的办法。由此可知,cure-all意为“解决办法”。故选A项。
4.C 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据第二段内容可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是为我们提供应对人工智能挑战的建议。故选C项。
Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了欧洲新的人工智能驱动的天气预报模型于周二投入使用,有望显著改善全球气象和极端天气预测。
1.promising 考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语became,空处在句中作非谓语动词,动词promise与主语之间是主动关系,用现在分词作伴随状语。故填promising。
2.to use 考查非谓语动词。句中已有is,空处需要用非谓语形式,model前面有the first修饰,后边要使用动词不定式作定语,表示“第一个做某事的……”。故填to use。
3.with 考查介词。结合语意可知,此处表示“与……并行”,短语为side by side with。故填with。
4.combination 考查名词。空处作宾语,表示“组合”应用名词combination,此处特指相同数据组合,应用单数。故填combination。
5.collected 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作非谓语动词,与逻辑主语data构成被动关系,故用过去分词作定语。故填collected。
6.is 考查时态和主谓一致。根据distinguishes可知,句子使用一般现在时,主语为What引导的主语从句,be动词使用is。故填is。
7.has evolved 考查时态和主谓一致。根据后文in the past以及语意可知,此处强调过去的动作对现在的影响,应使用现在完成时;主语是the weather,谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填has evolved。
8.and 考查连词。complementary与空格后的part of之间是并列关系,应使用并列连词and连接,即as complementary and (as) part of...。故填and。
9.what 考查宾语从句。空处引导宾语从句,从句中缺少主语,指物,故用what引导。故填what。
10.currently 考查副词。空处修饰形容词reliable,应用副词currently,作状语。故填currently。
Ⅵ.Aiming to foster students’ critical thinking about AI and deepen their understanding of technological impacts,the Student Union organized a debate on “AI,our friend or our enemy?” last weekend.
The debate kicked off with two teams presenting their arguments.The pro side emphasized that AI enhances learning efficiency and provides convenient solutions for study.The con side argued that relying on AI too much might weaken independent thinking.Both teams exchanged ideas fiercely,analyzing the benefits and challenges of AI application.
The activity was well-received by all participants.Not only did it broaden students’ horizons on AI,but also it encouraged them to balance AI use with independent thinking.
Ⅶ.The moment I finished my presentation,the whole hall fell into dead silence.Soon,warm and loud applause burst out everywhere.The judges smiled and commented that my app was practical and full of kindness for the elderly.I stood quietly on the stage,filled with pure joy and gentle relief.Many classmates craned their necks and cheered for me.Those who once doubted my idea now showed sincere admiration.All the tiredness from staying up late and repeated failures gradually disappeared at this moment.
After the award ceremony,my grandmother hugged me tightly,with pride shining in her eyes.I grasped my prize carefully and expressed my heartfelt thanks to her.Her warm words calmed my anxiety and inspired me to rebuild confidence in tough times.This unforgettable experience leaves me a precious lesson.Whenever I face setbacks in the future,I will choose to be calm and persistent,bravely move forward and finally gain beautiful rewards through constant efforts.
知识积累卡
一、1.加剧;增强 2.调查;研究
二、途径;方式 频道;渠道
三、1.在日常生活中 2.详细阐述
四、主从复合 主语 表语 宾语 方式状语 宾语
然而,这两种模型的区别在于,新的机器学习模型会基于其对过去天气演变规律的认知,评估这些初始条件将如何影响未来的天气。
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