Unit 4 Living with Technology-素养培优练(二) 2026-2027学年高中英语译林版选择性必修第二册

Unit 4　Living with Technology 素养培优练(二) Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8小题;每小题2.5分,满分20分) A Nao, the first robot able to show feelings, has been created by a European research team.When Nao is sad, he lowers his head and looks down.When he’s happy, he raises his arms for a hug.Nothing is out of the ordinary, except that Nao is a robot. “We’re modeling the first years of life,” says Lola Caamero, a computer scientist at the University of Hertforshire.“The feelings are shown through physical gestures and body movements rather than facial or verbal(言语的) expressions.” In the future, says the scientist, robots are likely to act as companions, provide support for old people, and help people shop online.In such uses, the display of feeling will be important in making the interactions(交互) more natural and comfortable. Nao has been programmed to copy the emotional skills of a one-year-old child.It can memorize faces, and knows the basic rules of good and bad.Based on these it can decide how to react to what is going on.The actions going with each feeling are pre-programmed, but Nao decides for itself when to display them. Nao is also programmed to have different personalities.A more independent robot is less likely to call for help when exploring a room, while a more fearful robot will show distress if it finds something in a room that may be harmful. Caamero’s team will take its emotional programming forward into medical applications.Part of the project will look at ways to use robots in hospitals to support the roles of doctors, nurses, and parents.Children might find that a small, friendly-looking robot that can understand their emotional states makes them less anxious.“We want to explore different roles—the robots will help the children to understand their treatment and explain what the children have to do.We want to help the children to control their anxiety.” she says. 1.What can we learn from the text? A.Scientists worked on facial and spoken expressions to create Nao’s emotions. B.The time when Nao displays feelings has been pre-programmed. C.Emotional programming is used in medicine production. D.Robots with emotional skills can help children feel more comfortable. 2.According to the text, Nao 　　　　.  A.displays different feelings in different situations B.is able to imitate adult emotional displays C.can remember people’s feelings D.learns emotions from facial expressions 3.What does the underlined word “distress” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A.Courage. B.Anxiety. C.Anger. D.Satisfaction. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.The relationship between humans and robots. B.The roles that robots play in different fields. C.The first robot able to show feelings. D.The long history of robots. B (2024·江苏苏州期末) AI could make it less necessary to learn foreign languages. That is good news for travelers, and bad news for soulful connections. Travel has long been a motivator for study—unless people start to feel AI tools offer a good-enough service. Some are concerned that apps are turning language acquisition into a dwindling pursuit. Douglas Hofstadter, a writer, has argued that something important will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a hesitant, difficult speech in Mandarin, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of achievement at the end. Who would show off taking a plane to the top of Mount Qomolangma?  Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of sustained contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanizing themselves or training their brains. On holiday, they just want a beer and a pizza. As AI translation becomes a more popular labour-saving tool, people will divide into two groups. There will be those who want to challenge their minds, put themselves in other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This group will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and confusion, as they might with extreme endurance(忍耐力) sports:“Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.” But a focus on the learner alone misses the fundamentally social nature of language. It is a bit like analyzing the benefits of close relationships for heart health but overlooking the inner value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or make a joke in hesitant German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put subtle(微妙的) shading on an argument, that connection is still deeper. 5.What does the word “dwindling” mean in Paragraph 2? A.Growing. B.Lasting. C.Declining. D.Challenging. 6.What is the underlined part “taking a plane to the top of Mount Qomolangma” compared to? A.Using AI tools to do the translation. B.Doing the work that gives you satisfaction. C.Making effort to learn a new language. D.Studying a language aided by technology. 7.Which of the following will the underlined word “Others” in Paragraph 4 agree with? A.People should stretch their minds in life. B.AI translation tools offer a good service. C.Extreme endurance sports are worth trying. D.Language learning builds deep connection. 8.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.Language learning benefits learners alone. B.Language learning is of value to human health. C.We should reflect on language learning methods. D.We should adopt a new angle on language learning. Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) (2024·湖南长沙一中校考) One night I decided to spend some time building a happier and closer relationship with my daughter. For several weeks she had been 　9　 me to play chess with her, so I suggested a game and she eagerly 　10　. It was a school night, however, and at nine o’clock my daughter asked if I could 　11　 my moves, because she 　12　 to go to bed;she had to get up at six in the morning. I knew she had strict bedtime, but I thought she ought to be able to 　13　 some of this strictness. I said to her, “Come on, you can 　14　 late for once. We’re having fun.” We played on for another fifteen minutes, during which time she 　15　 her fingers on the chessboard. Finally she said, “Please, Daddy, do it quickly.” “No,”I replied, “If you’re going to play it well, you’re going to play it 　16　.” And so we continued for another ten minutes, 　17　 suddenly my daughter burst into tears, and 　18　.  Clearly I had made a(n) 　19　. I had started the evening wanting to have a(n)　20　 time with my daughter but had allowed my desire to win to become more 　21　 than my relationship with my daughter. When I was a child, my desire to win 　22　 me much. As a parent, I 　23　 that it got in my way. So I had to change.  9.A.training B.asking C.driving D.advising 10.A.waited B.apologized C.responded D.accepted 11.A.slow B.repeat C.accelerate D.check 12.A.agreed B.managed C.desired D.pretended 13.A.treasure B.ensure C.adjust D.expand 14.A.warm up B.stay up C.wake up D.turn up 15.A.put B.burned C.drummed D.crossed 16.A.cautiously B.frequently C.randomly D.rapidly 17.A.until B.as C.now that D.for fear that 18.A.stepped into my shoes B.threw in the towel C.made ends meet D.took the upper hand 19.A.appointment B.attempt C.difference D.mistake 20.A.subsequent B.awkward C.brief D.awesome 21.A.crucial B.casual C.practical D.reliable 22.A.depressed B.benefited C.dominated D.annoyed 23.A.recognized B.added C.denied D.explained Ⅲ.读后续写(满分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。 Derek and Shirley walked out of the airport building and into the bright sunshine. Looking up at the brilliant blue sky and then at the faraway mountains, with swaying palm trees in the foreground, they couldn’t wait to start their holiday. A taxi pulled up swiftly and silently. Derek dropped their suitcases into the boot and joined Shirley in the back seat. “Palm Trees Hotel, please,” Derek said excitedly. “Certainly, sir,” replied the driver, as he turned around with a flashing white smile. Derek and Shirley gave each other a puzzled look as the taxi eased smoothly into the traffic. “Excuse me, er, your face seems very familiar—in fact, you remind us of that famous film star, Rocky Overton...but of course, you can’t be.” Derek and Shirley sat in silent disbelief as the driver explained that he was not a real person but a robot made to look like a famous actor. “Rocky” explained that the taxi company had purchased the latest model of robot drivers because they were programmed to be safer and more reliable than human drivers. “So, here I am,” “Rocky” continued, “your first robot taxi driver!” Derek and Shirley held each other’s hands more tightly. “Relax,” “Rocky” reassured them, “there is nothing for you to worry about. I can assure you that my driving skills are excellent. I’m equipped with perfect vision and superior reactions, and I know every street in the city. I am instantly updated with the latest traffic information so that I can avoid traffic jams and get you to your destination in the quickest and least stressful manner. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.” Derek and Shirley, feeling a little better, leaned back in their seats and closed their eyes. “And another thing,” “Rocky” added, “my line of robots represents the ultimate in computer technology. I am beautifully designed, made from only the best materials and subject to the strictest quality checks. Therefore, you are entirely safe with me. Nothing could possibly go wrong...could possibly go wrong...go wrong...go wrong...” 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Derek and Shirley looked at each other with wild panic in their eyes.               “Don’t worry, sir,” on the phone came the calm reply, “and your taxi is also a driverless car.”              参考答案 Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了欧洲研究团队开发的第一个能够表达情感的机器人——Nao。 1.D　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段可知,具有情感能力的机器人可以帮助儿童减少焦虑,使他们更舒适。A项错误,因为Nao是通过身体动作而非面部表情表达情绪;B项错误,展示情绪的时间是Nao自主决定的,而非预设;C项“用于药品生产”在文章未提及。 2.A　细节理解题。 根据第四段可知,Nao能够根据情况决定何时展示情绪,例如在悲伤时低头,高兴时抬手。B项错误,Nao模仿的是幼儿而非成人;C项“记住人的情绪”文章未提及;D项“从面部表情学习情绪”与文章描述不符。 3.B　词义猜测题。根据上下文,更具恐惧性格的机器人在房间中发现可能有害的东西时会表现出“distress”,结合第六段提到帮助儿童控制“anxiety”,可知此处“distress”应指“焦虑、痛苦”之意。 4.C　主旨大意题。全文围绕“第一个能表达情感的机器人Nao”展开,介绍了它的特点、运作原理和应用前景,并未深入探讨人机关系、机器人的广泛角色或机器人历史。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍了对于在人工智能可以降低学习外语的必要性这一议题,文章指出语言学习本身的内在价值更值得关注。 5.C　词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的上一句“Travel has long been a motivator for study—unless people start to feel AI tools offer a good-enough service.”,以及画线词所在句可知,一些人会担心应用程序正在把语言学习变成一种越来越少的追求,dwindling意为“越来越少的”,与declining意思一致。 6.A　推理判断题。根据第二段可知,Douglas Hofstadter的描述突出了学习语言伴随着的挑战自我、战胜自我的成就感,但是人们通过机器交谈的话,就无法体会这种感觉。由此可知,“坐飞机登上了珠穆朗玛峰”就好比“使用人工智能工具进行翻译”,前者缺失的是参与登山带来的成就感,后者缺失的是参与语言学习带来的成就感。 7.B　推理判断题。根据第四段可知,这一类人会认为学习一门新语言令人钦佩,但是不适合自己,没有必要尝试。由此可知,他们会认同“人工智能翻译工具提供了很好的服务”这一观点。 8.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句“But a focus on the learner alone misses...but overlooking the inner value of those bonds themselves”可知,我们不能仅关注学习者,语言本身的内在价值更值得关注,学习语言会加深我们与他人之间的联系。由此可知,我们应该从新的角度看待语言学习。 Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者和女儿下棋来建立亲密的亲子关系,但过程中作者对胜利的渴望忘记女儿的感受,最终作者也意识到和孩子的关系比游戏输赢重要。 9.B　根据下文“me to play chess with her”可知,女儿一直要作者和她下棋。 10.D　根据上文“I suggested a game and she eagerly”可知,女儿欣然接受了作者的建议。 11.C　根据下文“she had to get up at six in the morning”可知,由于女儿第二天要早起上学,所以问作者能不能快一点走棋。 12.C　根据下文“she had to get up at six in the morning”可知,由于女儿第二天要早起上学,所以她想去睡觉了。 13.C　根据下文“you can 　14　 late for once”可知,作者认为女儿可以调整一下就寝时间,晚睡一次没关系。  14.B　根据上文“I thought she ought to be able to 　13　 some of this strictness”及下文“We’re having fun.”可知,作者认为现在和女儿玩得正开心,她可以晚睡一会儿。  15.C　根据下文“her fingers on the chessboard”可知,女儿由于不耐烦,用手指敲击着棋盘。 16.A　根据上文“If you’re going to play it well”可知,作者拒绝女儿加快速度的建议,认为小心走棋才能玩得好。 17.A　根据下文“my daughter burst into tears”可知,直到女儿大哭起来,“我们”才停止下棋。 18.B　根据上文“suddenly my daughter burst into tears”并结合上文,作者一直逼迫女儿坚持下去的举动可知,现在女儿情绪崩溃,认输了。 19.D　根据上文“my daughter burst into tears”及下文“but had allowed my desire to win to become more 　21　 than my relationship with my daughter”可知,作者犯了一个错误,作者本来想和女儿度过一段美好的时光,但最后对胜利的渴望却变成了对女儿的折磨。  20.D　根据上文“I decided to spend some time building a happier and closer relationship with my daughter”可知,作者一开始想和女儿构建更亲密的关系。 21.A　根据上文“my desire to win”及下文“than my relationship with my daughter”可知,在下棋过程中,作者逐渐把自己的输赢看得比与女儿的关系更重要。 22.B　父亲开始反思,在小时候胜负欲是对他有帮助的。考查benefit sb“对某人有益”。 23.A　根据下文“it got in my way.So I had to change.”可知,作者意识到过分看重输赢阻碍了作者和女儿亲子关系的发展。 Ⅲ.【参考范文】 Derek and Shirley looked at each other with wild panic in their eyes.The taxi was moving faster and faster, and “Rocky” seemed to be malfunctioning. “Slow down!” Derek shouted, but “Rocky” did not respond. The robot drove even faster than before and narrowly missed a car. Terrified, Derek grabbed his phone. With trembling fingers, he called the taxi company. “Hello?” Derek shouted into the phone. “Our robot driver is having a breakdown, and he’s completely out of control. We need help now!” “Don’t worry, sir,” on the phone came the calm reply, “and your taxi is also a driverless car.”The reply continued, “We have the authority to disable the robot driver. Let me switch your taxi to driverless mode and get you to your destination safely.” The taxi immediately slowed down and then continued as if nothing had happened, although its driver could be still heard mumbling to himself, “go wrong... go wrong...”.When they finally arrived at their hotel, Derek and Shirley quickly got out of the taxi, relieved and grateful to be alive. As they watched the taxi move away, they agreed that for the rest of the holiday, they would walk everywhere! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $