Unit 4 A Glimpse of the Future Starting out & Understanding ideas-分级课时练习-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第三册

**基本信息** Unit 4《A Glimpse of the Future》同步练采用“A级基础+B级提升”分层设计，以词汇-语法-语篇递进路径巩固知识，兼顾语言能力培养与思维品质提升，适配新授课教学需求。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |A级|核心词汇（如artificial）、基础语法（介词/词性转换）、单句写作|情景微写作（机器人故障场景）衔接单元主题，强化语言应用能力| |B级|阅读理解（科技/艺术话题）、综合语篇分析|选取FRC挑战赛/AI艺术争议文本，培养信息提取与批判性思维，知识积累卡助力文化意识养成|

Unit 4　A Glimpse of the Future Starting out & Understanding ideas A级 必备知识基础 Ⅰ.单词拼写 1.And that’s why,however astonishing Project Debater may seem,the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with 　　　　　　(人工的) intelligence.  2.Writers are invited to “envision(展望) a future where h　　　　　 overcomes the climate crisis and builds a more sustainable world.”  3.The invention of 5G technology has brought about a 　　　　　　(剧变) in the way we communicate and share information.  4.After the flood,the local government provided food and shelters for the v　　　　　 to help them rebuild their homes.  5.Cheating in exams is not only a violation of school rules but also an i　　　　　 behavior that harms personal growth.  Ⅱ.单句语法填空 1.The key to solving food waste lies 　　　　　　raising public awareness of rational consumption.  2.(2026浙江1月)Scientists at Salk Institute are making use of the natural 　　　　　　(capable) of plants to absorb carbon dioxide by enhancing their root systems.  3.The school’s new safety 　　　　　　(regulate) requires students to wear helmets when they are riding bikes.  4.It is 　　　　　　　(legal) to drive under the influence of alcohol,as it endangers lives on the road.  5.Extreme weather events could 　　　　　　　(potential) disrupt the supply chain of agricultural products.  6.People who lack exercise are more susceptible 　　　　　developing chronic diseases as they age.  Ⅲ.单句写作 1.接受过专业急救培训的医护人员有能力在事故现场挽救伤者的生命。 Trained in professional first aid,the medical staff 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  2.有些人偏爱慢节奏的小镇生活;相比之下,另一些人喜欢都市的快节奏。 Some people prefer the slow pace of small-town life;　　　　　　　　　　　　,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  3.周末你可以和家人去郊外露营,或者参加社区的志愿活动。(either...or...) You can 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　in the suburbs with your family 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　on weekends.  4.尽管长途跋涉,这位坚定的探险家还是成功到达了目的地。(强调谓语) Despite the long journey,the determined explorer 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  5.沿着海滩散步时,他突然发现了一只搁浅的海龟。(状语从句的省略) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,he suddenly spotted a stranded sea turtle.  Ⅳ.情景微写作 Activity 1　单句写作 1.一道蓝光闪过,助理机器人马克斯突然发生了故障。(assistant) With a flash of blue light,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,Max,suddenly malfunctioned.  2.它的眼睛疯狂闪烁,烟雾从它的关节处冒出。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,and smoke billowed from its joints.  3.这种情况潜藏着危险,因为马克斯负责着整个实验室的安全系统。(potentially) The situation 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 as Max was in charge of the entire lab’s safety system.  4.鉴于它处理复杂任务的能力,这次意外的故障令人担忧。(capacity) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,this unexpected breakdown was alarming.  5.就在这时,碰巧正在休息室里闲待着的莉莉博士冲了进来。(happen to,hang out) Just then,Dr.Lily,who 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,rushed in.  6.与周围的混乱形成对比的是,她迅速分析了问题,并成功恢复了马克斯的正常运行。(in contrast) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　,she quickly analyzed the problem and managed to restore Max’s normal operation.  Activity 2　选取上面至少4个句子组成一篇不少于80词的“科技话题”的读后续写片段(注意使用恰当的衔接词) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B级 能力素养提升 Ⅴ.阅读理解 A (2026福建宁德高二下期中) FRC Robotics Challenge The 2026 FRC Shanghai Regional was held at East China Normal University.With 50 international teams and nearly 1,000 students,the event aims to inspire teenage innovation,link engineering practice to real life,encourage problem-solving and teamwork,and boost robotics education in China.This year’s theme is “Rebuilt”,guiding students to explore history from an engineering perspective. Competition Details Official Description Task Teams work in alliances(联盟) to complete tasks:scoring fuel,crossing obstacles and climbing towers to earn points. Match Time Each match includes a 20-second autonomous mode and a 2-minute-20-second driver-controlled period. Progression Teams first compete in qualifying rounds,and then top teams advance to elimination matches(淘汰赛). Prize The best teams win the chance to take part in the global finals in Houston,USA in April. Time:March 13-15,2026 Admission:$10 each;$8 per ticket for groups of 20-30,and $2 extra per person over 30. Keep silent during matches;follow staff guidance;no flash photography;stay in safe areas. 1.What is the purpose of the FRC event? A.To attract international tourists. B.To raise money for STEM projects. C.To train professional robot engineers. D.To inspire innovation and solve real-world problems. 2.What can we learn about the FRC from the text? A.Teams finish tasks on their own in matches. B.Teams participate in qualifiers before finals. C.Every team can enter the international finals. D.A match lasts 2 minutes and 20 seconds exactly. 3.How much will a teacher with 30 students pay for the tickets altogether? A.$242. B.$240. C.$248. D.$310. B (2026福建宁德高二下期中) Art has long been seen as a universal language—one that goes beyond cultural boundaries and speaks to human feeling.From cave paintings to great works of the Renaissance,art has served as both a mirror and a creator of civilization.Yet,in an era dominated by digital screens and artificial intelligence,a pressing question emerges:Is the traditional value of art being preserved,or is it quietly disappearing? Historically,art was valued not only for its beauty but also for the human touch behind it.A painting by Van Gogh carried the unmistakable signature of a single mind—its struggles,its unique perspective.Today,however,AI can generate poems,compose music,and even produce paintings.This shift forces a difficult question:Can human creativity be replaced? Critics argue that machines lack genuine emotional intention.A computer may follow rules,but it does not suffer,dream,or seek meaning.As philosopher John Searle noted,syntax—the rules of language—is not the same as semantics,the meaning behind it.A machine can arrange words,but it cannot feel the sorrow behind a blues song. Defenders offer a different view.They point out that every technological advance was once met with doubt.Photography was initially dismissed as “not real art” because it merely captured reality.Over time,however,it earned its place in museums.Similarly,they argue,AI works should be judged by their impact on the viewer,not by the nature of their creator. Ultimately,art’s true value may lie not in how it is made,but in what it awakens within us.Whether created by hand or by algorithm(算法),great art moves us because it speaks to something fundamentally human.For us growing up in this digital age,the challenge is not to reject technology but to face it thoughtfully—to tell lifeless imitation from meaningful expression. 4.What is the function of the first paragraph? A.It defines what art is. B.It introduces a problem. C.It compares two art forms. D.It criticizes digital technology. 5.Why does the author mention John Searle in paragraph 3? A.To explain the difference between rules and meaning. B.To introduce a famous thinker’s theory about language. C.To prove that AI will never understand human feelings. D.To support the argument that machines lack true emotion. 6.What can be inferred about photography from paragraph 4? A.It was once rejected by the traditional art world. B.Its artistic value remains highly controversial. C.It was the first technology to challenge art. D.It has become more valuable than painting. 7.What is the author’s attitude towards AI-generated art? A.Supportive. B.Opposed. C.Objective. D.Indifferent. 知识积累卡 一、重点单词 1.innovation n.　　　　　　　  2.universal adj.　　　　　　　　　　　  3.dominate v.　　　　　　　　　　　  二、熟词生义 dismiss　本文义:v.　　　　　　　  其他义:v.　　　　　　　  三、词块速记 1.from an engineering perspective 　　　　　　　　　  2.serve as 　　　　　　　  3.lie in 　　　　　　　  四、经典句式背诵 Whether created by hand or by algorithm,great art moves us because it speaks to something fundamentally human. 分析:本句为　　　　　　　　句。主句是great art moves us,because 引导　　　　　　　　从句;Whether 引导让步状语从句的省略结构。  句意:  　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 参考答案 Ⅰ.1.artificial　2.humanity　3.leap　4.victims　5.immoral Ⅱ.1.in　2.capacity　3.regulation　4.illegal　5.potentially　6.to Ⅲ.1.was capable of saving the injured people’s lives at the accident scene 2.in contrast;others enjoy the fast pace of the city 3.either go camping;or participate in community volunteer activities 4.did reach the destination successfully 5.While walking along the beach Ⅳ.Activity 1 1.the assistant robot 2.Its eyes flickered wildly 3.was potentially dangerous 4.Given its capacity for handling complex tasks 5.happened to be hanging out in the break room 6.In contrast to the chaos Activity 2 With a flash of blue light,the assistant robot,Max,suddenly malfunctioned.Its eyes flickered wildly,and smoke billowed from its joints.The situation was potentially dangerous as Max was in charge of the entire lab’s safety system.Given its capacity for handling complex tasks,this unexpected breakdown was alarming.Just then,Dr.Lily,who happened to be hanging out in the break room,rushed in.In contrast to the chaos,she quickly analyzed the problem and managed to restore Max’s normal operation. Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍 2026年FRC上海机器人挑战赛,说明赛事宗旨、竞赛任务、赛程晋级规则与奖励,同时公布门票收费标准及赛场观赛规范。 1.D　推理判断题。根据第一段中“With 50 international teams and nearly 1,000 students,the event aims to inspire teenage innovation,link engineering practice to real life,encourage problem-solving and teamwork,and boost robotics education in China.”可推知,FRC 活动的目的是激发创新并解决实际问题。故选D项。 2.B　细节理解题。根据图表中“Teams first compete in qualifying rounds,and then top teams advance to elimination matches.”可知,在决赛前,各队需先参加预赛。故选B项。 3.D　细节理解题。根据Admission中“$10 each;$8 per ticket for groups of 20-30,and $2 extra per person over 30.”可知,一个老师带着30个学生总共要付10×31=310美元。故选D项。 【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨了AI 时代传统艺术价值是否消失的争议,呈现了批评者与支持者的不同观点,最终指出艺术价值在于对人的触动,应理性看待 AI 艺术。 4.B　推理判断题。根据第一段中“Yet,in an era dominated by digital screens and artificial intelligence,a pressing question emerges:Is the traditional value of art being preserved,or is it quietly disappearing?”可知,第一段先铺垫艺术的历史地位和普遍价值,随后通过转折词“Yet”引出全文核心问题——数字与AI 时代传统艺术价值的存续问题。故选B项。 5.D　推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知,作者引用名人观点的核心目的是支撑本段的中心论点。塞尔关于“语法不等于语义”的论述,本质上是为了证明机器只能遵循规则,无法拥有人类的真实情感和意图。 6.A　推理判断题。根据第四段中“Photography was initially dismissed as ‘not real art’ because it merely captured reality.Over time,however,it earned its place in museums.Similarly,they argue,AI works should be judged by their impact on the viewer,not by the nature of their creator.”可推知,摄影最初被传统艺术界否定和拒绝。故选A项。 7.C　推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段内容可知,作者的态度体现在全文的论述结构中:客观提出AI时代艺术价值的争议问题;分别中立呈现批评者和支持者的观点;最后给出中立的结论:艺术的价值在于其对人的触动,而非创作方式,我们应理性面对AI艺术。故选C项。 知识积累卡 一、1.创新;革新　2.普遍的;通用的　3.支配;主导;控制 二、不予考虑　解散;解雇 三、1.从工程角度　2.担任;充当　3.在于;位于 四、主从复合　原因状语 无论是手工创作还是算法生成,伟大的艺术都能打动我们,因为它触及了人类最根本的东西。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $