Unit 2 Period 1 Reading and Thinking-【优学精讲】2026-2027学年高中英语选择性必修一同步教参（人教版）

本讲义聚焦高中英语核心词汇（如persuade、switch等，含派生词、近义词及短语）、语法句型（时间状语从句、宾语从句等）及话题应用（科技、健康等），构建“词汇拓展-语法解析-话题语用”的学习支架，助力学生从基础积累到综合运用。 该资料亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，通过词汇网络（如“secure”关联security、securely）提升语言运用能力，阅读理解题和语法分析（如“it will take...before...”句型）培养逻辑思维。课中辅助教师系统授课，课后练习（如词汇填空、句型写作）帮助学生自主查漏补缺，强化学习效果。

phrase n．短语；词组 persuade vt.劝说；说服 [派生词]　persuasive adj.有说服力的 persuasion n．说服 switch vt.转换；交换　vi.& vt.(使)改变；转变　n.开关；转换器；改变 [近义词]　change/shift/transform/alter/exchange distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 [派生词]　distance n．距离；远处；冷淡 [近义词]　faraway/remote/absent-minded secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的　vt.获得；拴牢；保护 [派生词]　security n．保护措施；安全工作；安全；可靠 securely adv.安全地；牢固地 [近义词]　safe/obtain/acquire [短语]　secure...against保护……免受…… appliance n．电器；器具 remote adj.远程的；偏远的 [近义词]　distant [短语]　remote control遥控器；遥控 air conditioner 空调机；空调设备 automatic adj.自动的 [派生词]　automatically adv.自动地；无意识地 automation n．自动化 [短语]　automatic driving自动驾驶 integrate vi.& vt.(使)合并；成为一体 [派生词]　integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的 integration n．整合；一体化 sensor n．传感器；敏感元件 efficient adj.效率高的；有功效的 [派生词]　efficiently adv.有功效地；效率高地 efficiency n．效率，效能 mode n．模式；方式；风格 routine n．常规；正常顺序　adj.常规的；日常的 [短语]　daily routine日常生活 preference n．爱好；偏爱 prefer vt.更喜欢；偏好；宁愿　vi.喜欢；愿意 instant n．瞬间；片刻　adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的 [派生词]　instantly adv.立刻；立即 [短语]　instant coffee/noodles速溶咖啡/方便面 command n．指令；命令；控制；(尤指对语言的)掌握　vt.命令；控制 [近义词]　order/demand/direction/instruction obey vi.& vt.服从；遵守 [反义词]　disobey vi.& vt.不服从 warning n．警告；警示；先兆 warn vt.警告；提醒；通知　vi.发出警告，发出预告 constant adj.不断的；重复的；不变的　n．常数；常量 [派生词]　constantly adv.始终，一直；不断地，经常地 early on 在初期；早先 [反义词]　 later on稍后；后来 abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的 [反义词]　normal adj.正常的；一般的 critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的 critic n．评论家；批评家 [派生词]　critically adv.批判性地；严重地 criticiz(s)e vt.批评；评论 cancer n．癌；癌症；毒瘤 potential adj.可能的；潜在的　n．潜力；可能性 [派生词]　potentially adv.可能地；潜在地 [近义词]　possibly/likely/probably leak vi.& vt.漏；渗漏；透露　n．漏洞；裂缝；透露 [近义词]　expose/reveal/give away/let out electrical adj.电的；用电的 electric adj.电的；电动的；用电的 [派生词]　electricity n．电；电能 electronic adj.电子的 wiring n．电线线路；线路系统 wire n．电线；金属丝(或线) vt.接通电源；将……连接到 detect vt.发现；查明 [派生词]　detective n．侦探　adj.刑侦的 detection n．察觉，发现；侦破(案件) relevant adj.有关的；有意义的 [派生词]　relevantly adv.相关地 [近义词]　related/associated/concerned [反义词]　irrelevant adj.不相关的 catch fire 着火(表动作) on fire着火(表状态)　play with fire玩火　set fire to/set...on fire放火烧　fight a fire救火　put out a fire灭火　make/build a fire生火 fantasy n．幻想；想象 [派生词]　fantastic adj.极好的 innovation n．创新；创造 innovate vt.& vi.改革；创新 [派生词]　innovative adj.创新的；革新的 available adj.可获得的；可购得的；(人)有空的 [派生词]　availability n．可得性；空闲 in this sense (in...sense) 从这种(某种)意义上来讲 nevertheless adv.尽管如此；不过；然而 structure n．结构；体系　vt.系统安排；精心组织 crime n．犯罪活动；不法行为 [派生词]　criminal n．罪犯，犯罪者　adj.刑事的；犯罪的 [短语]　commit a crime犯罪 combine vt.& vi.(使)结合；混合 [派生词]　combination n．结合；联合 [近义词]　connect/link/join combined adj.联合的；共同的 artificial adj.人工的；人造的；假的 [短语]　artificial intelligence(AI)　人工智能 clone vt.克隆；以无性繁殖技术复制　n．克隆动物(或植物) predict vt.预测；预言；预料 [派生词]　prediction n．预测；预言 [近义词]　foresee/forecast/expect predictable adj.可预见的；可预料的 forecast vt.& n．预测；预报 occupation n．职业；占领 occupy vt.占据；占用；使忙碌 [派生词]　occupied adj.被占领的；被占用的；忙于……的，从事……的 [近义词]　job/work/profession/career/vocation/ employment oppose vt.反对；抵制；阻挠 [派生词]　opposed adj.反对的；截然不同的 opposite adj.相反的；对面的　prep.在……对面 opposition n．反对 [近义词]　object to/be against/disapprove of/argue against hence adv.因此；由此 [近义词]　as a result/as a consequence/consequently/thus/therefore cease vi.& vt. (使)停止；终止 [近义词]　stop/end/pause/terminate [短语]　cease to do/doing sth.停止做某事　without cease 不停地，不断地 deceased adj.已死的；亡故的 [近义词]　dead absence n．不存在；缺乏；缺席 absent adj.缺席的；不在的；缺乏的 rural adj.乡村的；农村的 advocate vt.提倡；支持；拥护　n．提倡者；支持者；拥护者 emphasis n．强调；重视；重要性 [派生词]　emphasiz(s)e vt.强调 [近义词]　stress [短语]　lay/place/put emphasis on强调 luxury n．奢华 [派生词]　luxurious adj.奢侈的 keep in touch (with...) (与……)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况) career n．职业；事业 prospect n．可能性；前景 resist vi.& vt.抵制；反抗；抵挡 [派生词]　resistant adj.抵制的，阻止的；有抵抗力的，耐……的；抵抗的 resistance n．抵制；反对；抗拒 paragraph n．段；段落 signpost n．路标 essay n．文章 accurate adj.精确的；准确的 [派生词]　accurately adv.精确地，准确地 accuracy n．精确(性)，准确(程度) [近义词]　exact/precise librarian n．图书管理员；图书馆馆长 library n．图书馆 [Positive & Negative sides] advanced technology　　　 先进的技术 environment-friendly energy 环保能源 bring convenience to daily life　 为日常生活带来便利 make people's life easier 使人们的生活更轻松 the information technology revolution 信息技术革命 heavy reliance on machines 过度依赖机器 privacy disclosure 隐私泄露 [Health care] telesurgery n. 远程手术 robotic surgery 机器人手术 health monitors 健康监测器 [Homes] household robots 家用机器人 smart home appliances 智能家电 monitoring systems 监测系统 smart toilets 智能马桶 话题佳句 1.If we continue to invest in green technology, future generations will live in a cleaner and more sustainable world.　如果我们持续投资绿色科技，后代将生活在一个更清洁、更可持续的世界中。 2.It is believed that autonomous vehicles will not only change how we travel but also make our roads much safer by eliminating human errors. 人们相信，自动驾驶汽车不仅会改变我们的出行方式，还能通过消除人为错误使我们的道路更加安全。 Period 1　Reading and Thinking 　〈读文清障〉见教材原文助读3(P242)、〈语基默写〉见默写练习(P267) What does the passage mainly talk about？ A．The benefits of smart homes. B．The functions of smart homes. C．How smart homes work. D．Why smart homes are safe. 答案：A 1.How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1？ A．By analysing some facts. B．By listing some figures. C．By asking some questions. D．By explaining some reasons. 2.What can be inferred about the control system in future smart homes？ A．It will be very expensive to install. B．It will understand and adapt to the residents' habits. C．It will require specialized training to operate. D．It will replace all existing home appliances. 3.If the smart bed detects that you have a sleep problem, what will it most likely do？ A．It will automatically adjust the room temperature. B．It will contact your doctor immediately. C．It will send a warning and offer suggestions to you. D．It will play soft music to help you sleep. 4.What is the main purpose of the passage？ A．To explain the technical principles of smart homes. B．To discuss the potential risks of smart home technology. C．To predict when smart homes will become widely available. D．To describe the convenient features and benefits of future smart homes. 答案：1～4.CBCD 1.However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.(Para.1) [分析]　此句是复合句。主句谓语will be living是将来进行时；that引导定语从句，修饰smart homes；两个when均引导时间状语从句；and连接并列谓语。 [翻译]　然而，在不久的将来，我们将住进智能家居，当我们外出时，智能家居会为我们锁门；当我们忘记关电视时，智能家居会记得关闭它。 2.Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.(Para.2) [分析]　此句是and连接的并列句。在第一个分句中，the instant引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”；第二个分句中包含“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。 [翻译]　你一进门，灯就会亮起，同时还会播放你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目，并且你会发现晚餐已经为你准备好了。 3.All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.(Para.2) [分析]　此句是so连接的并列句。在第二个分句中，if引导条件状语从句，“what you want”是what引导的宾语从句。 [翻译]　所有的控制都会响应语音指令，所以如果你想改变你的日常生活习惯，你只要大声说出你想要什么，家居系统就会遵照执行。 Ⅰ.核心词汇·练通 根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词 1.pay attention to key phrases 注意关键短语 2.persuade her to see a doctor 劝说她去看医生 3.switch off your smartphone 关闭你的智能手机 4.live in a remote area 住在偏远地区 5.a mode of communication 一种交流方式 6.routine examination 常规检查 7.give the command 发出命令 8.obey the rules 遵守规则 9.critical thinking 批判性思维 10.actively fight against cancer 积极抗癌 11.a leaking pipe 渗漏的管道 12.relevant working experience 相关工作经验 13.live in a fantasy world 生活在一个幻想的世界中 14.all available resources 所有可用资源 15.the structure of the building 这座建筑物的结构 Ⅱ.拓展词汇·用活 根据提示写出相应的单词 1.distant ['dIstənt] adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的→distance n．距离；远处；冷淡 2.secure [sI'kjʊə(r)] adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt.获得；拴牢；保护→security n．安全；可靠→securely adv.安全地；牢固地 3.automatic [ˌɔːtə'mætIk] adj.自动的→automatically adv.自动地；无意识地→automation n．自动化 4.integrate ['IntIɡreIt] vi.& vt.(使)合并；成为一体→integrated adj.各部分密切协调的；综合的　 5.efficient [I'fIʃnt] adj.效率高的；有功效的→efficiently adv.有功效地；效率高地→efficiency n．效率，效能 6.preference ['prefrəns] n．爱好；偏爱→prefer vt.更喜欢；偏好；宁愿vi.喜欢；愿意 7.instant ['Instənt] n．瞬间；片刻 adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的→instantly adv.立刻；立即 8.warning ['wɔːnI] n．警告；警示；先兆→warn vt.警告；提醒；通知 vi.发出警告，发出预告 9.constant ['kɒnstənt] adj.不断的；重复的；不变的 n．常数；常量→constantly adv.始终；一直；不断地，经常地 10.abnormal [æb'nɔːml] adj.不正常的；反常的→(反义词)normal adj.正常的；一般的 11.potential [pə'tenʃl] adj.可能的；潜在的 n.潜力；可能性→potentially adv.潜在地；可能地 12.detect [dɪ'tekt] vt.发现；查明→detective n．侦探 adj.刑侦的→detection n．侦查；探测 13.innovation[ˌInə'veIʃn] n．创新；创造→innovate vt.& vi.改革；创新→innovative adj.创新的；革新的 Ⅲ.重点短语·再现 根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语 1.I switched on (打开) the TV to watch my favorite show, but it was already over. 2.Keeping track of (跟踪) global news has become easier than ever, although not all sources provide accurate information. 3.Early on (在初期) she realized that learning a language requires daily practice, so she started speaking with native speakers online. 4.The building caught fire(着火) due to an electrical fault. Luckily, firefighters arrived within minutes and put the fire off. 5.She didn't win the competition, but she overcame her fear and performed with confidence. In this sense (从这个意义上说), she succeeded. Ⅳ.重点句型·呈现 根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子 1.when引导时间状语从句 However, in the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away(当我们外出时) and remember to switch off the TV when we forget(当我们忘记时).(Para.1) 2.动词不定式短语作后置定语 These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in(提供一个更舒适的居住环境).(Para.1) 3.the instant引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……” Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door(你一进门) along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.(Para.2) 4.what引导宾语从句 All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want(你想要什么) and the home system will obey. (Para.2) 5.“it will take＋一段时间＋before...”意为“还需要多久才……” Nevertheless, it will take some years before(还需要几年才) most new homes begin to use this new technology.(Para.5) 　　persuade vt.劝说；说服；使相信 【经典例句】 I thought it was impossible to persuade him into accepting/to accept my views, so I didn't want to waste our time to discuss. 我认为说服他接受我的观点是不可能的，所以我不想浪费我们的时间来讨论。 (1) 说服某人做某事 (2) 说服某人不做某事 (3)persuade sb. 使某人相信…… (4)persuasion n. 说服，劝服 persuasive adj. 有说服力的，能使人信服的 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅰ)As a new unit started, I asked everyone to write a persuasive(persuade) piece on a health-related topic of their choice. (2)He tried hard to persuade his parents of the benefits of studying abroad, but they were still worried about the safety. (3)尽管她感觉没准备好且很焦虑，父母还是劝她不要放弃这次机会。 →Her parents persuaded her not to give up this opportunity, even though she felt unprepared and anxious. →Her parents persuaded her out of giving up this opportunity, even though she felt unprepared and anxious.[读后续写之情绪描写] 　　switch vt.转换；交换 vi.& vt.(使)改变； 转变 n．开关； 转换器； 改变 【经典例句】 (教材P14)Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer？ 或者，你曾经忘记过关电视或电脑吗？ (1)switch on/off 开/关(电灯、机器等) switch from...to... 从……转变为…… (2)make a switch in... 在……方面做出改变 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)The teacher switched on the projector to show the presentation. (2)为了提高成绩，我决定调整学习计划，把更多时间分配给难度高的科目。 To improve grades, I decided to make a switch in my study schedule and allocate more time to difficult subjects. 　　distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的；冷淡的 【经典例句】 However, after we went to high school, somehow I became distant from him. 　然而，在我们上了高中之后，不知怎么地，我和他疏远了。 (1)be/become distant from... 与……保持距离 (2)distance n. 距离；远方；远处 in the distance 在远处 at/from a distance 隔一段距离；从远处 at a distance of... 在……的距离 keep sb. at a distance 对某人冷淡；与某人疏远 【语境辨义/补全语段】 (1)To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets.遥远的 (2)There was a distant look in her eyes; her mind was obviously on something else. 心不在焉的 (3)Although she smiled sweetly, her tone remained distant, making it hard to connect with her.冷淡的 (4)As I walked along the beach, I saw a figure waving at me in the distance (在远处). I hesitated—new friends often made me nervous, so I tended to keep people at a distance (与人保持距离). But this time, when he stood at a distance of just a few steps (站在仅几步之遥), I smiled and said hello. [读后续写之动作描写] 　　preference n.爱好；偏爱 【经典例句】 Despite the variety of music available, he has a preference for classical music. 尽管有各种音乐类型可选，他依然偏爱古典音乐。 (1)have a preference for... 偏爱……；更喜欢…… (2)prefer vt. 更喜欢；宁愿 prefer to do/doing... 宁愿做…… prefer (doing) A to (doing) B 与(做)B相比更喜欢(做)A prefer to do A rather than do B 宁愿做A也不愿做B 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)She prefers to read/reading (read) the book first, which often gives her a deeper understanding than watching the movie. [应用文写作之人物介绍] (2)My brother prefers action movies to romantic comedies, as he finds them more exciting. (3)在周末，他们更喜欢待在家里，而不是去拥挤的地方。 →On weekends, they prefer staying at home to going out to crowded places． →On weekends, they prefer to stay at home rather than go out to crowded places． 　　instant n.瞬间；片刻 adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的 【经典例句】 For an instant, the room fell completely silent, as if everyone stopped breathing when they heard the shocking announcement. 当他们听到那则令人震惊的公告时，房间里瞬间完全安静下来，仿佛所有人都停止了呼吸。 (1)for an instant 一瞬间；一会儿 in an instant 立刻；瞬间；马上 the instant (that) 一……就……(＝instantly) (2)instantly adv. 立刻；立即；马上 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅰ) In an instant, a woman raced into my house and left happily with the vase. (2)(2025·北京卷) Instantly(instant), eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. (3)他们一宣布获奖者的名字，她就激动地从座位上跳了起来。 The instant/Instantly they announced the winner's name, she jumped up from her seat in excitement. [读后续写之情绪描写] 　　command n.指令；命令；控制 vt.命令；控制 【经典例句】 First of all, having lived in China for sixteen years and having learnt English since I was a child, I have a good command of English and Chinese, which is beneficial for introducing Chinese paintings. 首先，我在中国生活了十六年，从小就开始学习英语，所以我精通英语和汉语，这有助于介绍中国画。 (1)be in command of... 指挥/控制…… be at sb.'s command 服从某人的支配 under the command of sb. 在……的指挥/统帅/控制下 have a good command/knowledge of... 精通…… (2)command sb.to do sth.＝command that sb.(should) do sth. 命令某人做某事 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)With three languages at her command, Maria got the tourist guide job, for she could help visitors from Paris, Berlin and Tokyo. (2)The rescue ship, under the command of Tom, sailed through the stormy night and saved twenty fishermen before dawn. (3)学校要求所有借书在期末考试前归还，还书台因此空前拥挤。 →The school commanded that all borrowed books (should) be returned before the final exam, which made the return desk busier than ever. →The school commanded all borrowed books to be returned before the final exam, which made the return desk busier than ever. 　　warning n.警告；警示；先兆 【经典例句】 (教材P14)If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone.　如果你开始有睡眠或体重问题，它会向你的手机发送警告。 warn vt.& vi. 警告；提醒；告诫 warn sb.about/of sth. 警告某人某事 警告某人不要做某事 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)(2024·北京卷)As I began designing experiments, my committee members warned me about/of the challenges I would face. (2)父母警告我不要花太多时间在社交媒体上，这会让我无法专注于任务。 →My parents warned me not to spend too much time on social media, which could distract me from focusing on my tasks. →My parents warned me against spending too much time on social media, which could distract me from focusing on my tasks. 　　relevant adj.有关的；有意义的 【经典例句】 Learning that you are about to pay a visit to a Chinese friend but confused about the Chinese customs, I am writing to inform you of some relevant details. 得知你即将拜访一位中国朋友，但对中国的习俗感到困惑，我写信告知你一些相关细节。 (1)be relevant to... 与……有关 (2)relevance n. 相关性；关联 have (no) relevance to... 和……有关/无关 (3)irrelevant adj. 不相关的，不相干的 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)The teacher reminded us to focus on key points in the textbook and ignore irrelevant (relevant) details, which would only waste time during revision. (2)你可以将新知识与日常生活中相关的事物联系起来，这有助于你更好地理解和记忆它。 →You can connect new knowledge with what is relevant to daily life, which will help you understand and remember it better.(relevant adj.) →You can connect new knowledge with what has relevance to daily life, which will help you understand and remember it better.(relevance n．)[应用文写作之建议信] 　“与……有关”的其他表达还有be related to、 be linked to、 have sth. to do with、 be connected with、 be associated with 等。 　　in this sense 从这种意义上来讲 【经典例句】 The teacher requires us to finish homework independently, and in this sense, it teaches us to take responsibility for our own learning. 老师要求我们独立完成作业，从这个意义上说，这教会我们对自己的学习负责。 (1)make sense 讲得通；有意义 make no sense 讲不通；没有意义 make sense of 懂得；了解……的意义 (2)in a sense 在某种意义上；在某种程度上 in no sense 决不(置于句首时，句子用部分倒装) (3)There's no/little sense/point in doing sth. 做某事没有意义。 【补全语段/完成句子】 (1)When we study a difficult subject, we should try our best to make sense of it(尽力去理解它). In no sense should we give up easily(我们绝不应轻易放弃). There's no/little sense/point in complaining about how hard it is(抱怨它有多难是没有意义的). We should take action to overcome difficulties. (2)在数字时代每周给陌生人写信可能毫无意义，但它却给我和收信人们带来了意想不到的快乐。 Writing a letter to a stranger every week makes no sense/doesn't make sense in the digital age, but it brought unexpected joy to both me and the recipients. 　　“it will take＋一段时间＋before...”意为“还需要多久才……” 【经典例句】 (教材P15)Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. 然而，要让大多数新家庭开始使用这项新技术还需要几年的时间。 　　before作连词，用来表示从句动作发生之前的时间。 (1)强调从句动作发生在主句之前，before意为“在……之前、不等……就……”； (2)在“it＋be＋一段时间＋before...”句型中，before意为“……之后才……”； (3)在“it＋be＋否定形式＋long＋before...”句型中，before意为“……不久就……”。 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)He didn't realize how much he valued their bond before they were separated by moving to different cities. (2)我还没来得及开口，他就已经愤怒地冲出了房间。 Before I could say a word, he had already stormed out of the room in anger.[读后续写之动作描写] (3)浓雾过了很久才散去，我们终于能从酒店窗户清晰地看到那座著名城堡。 It took a long time before the fog lifted and we could see the famous castle clearly from our hotel window.[读后续写之场景描写] 　　In the not-too-distant future, we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door and switch off the TV 1.automatically(automatic). These smart homes will bring us security, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment 2.to live (live) in. First, we will be using 3.advanced (advance) technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. Your home will learn your 4.daily (day) routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come on 5.the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV 6.programmes (programme), and you will find your dinner already prepared for you. 7.In addition, your smart home will be monitoring your health for you every day. If you start to have sleep or weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone. Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of your health as well. They can warn you early on if there is something 8.abnormal (normal) or if you have a critical illness. What's more, smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents. Many of these new 9.innovations (innovate) are already available and being used in some homes. Nevertheless, 10.it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. Ⅰ.品句填词 1.The students persuaded(说服) the school board to ban single-use plastics after presenting data on ocean pollution. 2.He finally secured (获得) a seat on the high-speed train, which he needed to catch in order to attend the conference on time. 3.They showed a clear preference(偏爱) for outdoor activities after moving to the countryside, where hiking and gardening became their favorites. 4.Every student has the potential to succeed, as long as they receive proper support and encouragement. 5.A wide range of learning resources is available on the university's online platform, including e-books, video lectures, and practice quizzes. Ⅱ.词块运用 1.She has a preference for studying in the early morning (偏爱在清晨学习) because her mind is clearest at that time. 2.He was hired immediately because he has a good command of both English and writing(精通英语和写作), which the job requires. 3.He changed his mind in an instant (立刻改变了主意) after he saw how disappointed his little sister looked. 4.In a sense (在某种意义上), learning a language is like building a house—you need a strong foundation before adding details. 5.Last week there was a speech that was relevant to students' future careers (与学生的未来职业有关). Ⅲ.根据汉语提示并使用本部分句式结构完成下面的小短文 In the future, daily life will be more convenient and intelligent. 1.When we wake up in the morning(当我们早上醒来时；when引导时间状语从句), smart home devices will have prepared breakfast, with 2.a list of tasks to finish(一份待完成的任务清单；动词不定式作后置定语) displayed on the screen. 3.The instant we give a command (我们一发出指令；the instant引导时间状语从句), the robot will start cleaning the house or helping with homework. We will use advanced apps to work or study from home, which can connect us with people worldwide. What surprises us most is that self-driving cars will become common, making travel safer and easier. 4.It will take only a few minutes before we reach distant places(在我们到达遥远的地方之前只需几分钟时间；it will take＋一段时间＋before...), and we will have more time to pursue hobbies like reading or traveling. Moreover, there will be many new ways to stay healthy, with small tools to check our bodies anytime. Life in the future will be full of possibilities, and we can look forward to a happier and more comfortable life. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $