外研版（2019）选择性必修一-Unit 2 Onwards and upwards单元综合能力小测（含答案）
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Unit 2单元综合能力小测
【完形填空】
On a winter evening,I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home.A girl was being attacked (袭击)not far from where I 1 .
“Should I go to help her ” I thought.I was worried about my own safety,and I regretted having selected a new way home.“What if I am hurt too Shouldn’t I just 2 to call the police ” But the girl’s 3 were growing weaker.I knew I must act fast because I could not 4 the life, 5 it meant risking my own life.I didn’t know where I found the 6 and strength (体力),but I had finally 7 to help.I changed suddenly.I ran behind the bushes and 8 the attacker off the girl.Struggling,we fell to the ground,we fought for a few minutes 9 the man jumped up and ran away.
10 heavily,I came up to the crying girl.In the 11 ,I could not see her clearly,but I could certainly 12 her shock.“It’s OK,” I said 13 .“The man ran away.You’re safe now.” There was a long stop and then I heard the words,said in both wonder and 14 .“Dad,is that you ” And then,from behind the tree,stepped my youngest 15 ,Katherine.
1.A.stood B.killed
C.heard D.caught
2.A.move B.take
C.run D.go
3.A.cries B.noises
C.cheers D.sounds
4.A.save B.ignore
C.change D.decide
5.A.although B.because
C.as D.but
6.A.courage B.belief
C.attitude D.idea
7.A.agreed B.planed
C.promised D.decided
8.A.took B.dropped
C.pulled D.got
9.A.unless B.if
C.since D.until
10.A.Walking B.Drinking
C.Breathing D.Looking
11.A.daylight B.afternoon
C.darkness D.midnight
12.A.feel B.see
C.guess D.find
13.A.angrily B.softly
C.sadly D.happily
14.A.shame B.peace
C.pain D.surprise
15.A.son B.daughter
C.grandson D.cousin
【阅读理解】
A
When Rebecca Saxon was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 27,she thought her life was over.But in her darkest hour,inspiration struck and she found a way of turning her misfortune into advantage.
Following her cancer treatment,Rebecca launched a successful business “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”—a unique range of wedding footwear,which came out of the fashion pictures she drew while recovering in her hospital bed.
Rebecca,from London,says,“I started designing wedding shoes with blue soles (鞋底)when I was halfway through my cancer treatment.I had a hit when I was diagnosed with cancer but I decided that I was going to pick myself up and fight this cancer.The pictures were my release and the way I got through the many hours spent in a hospital room.I had no idea what was going to happen to me,but I knew I had to be positive if I was going to overcome this treatment.I told myself this was not going to be the end for me.I decided to fight with my negative feelings and start drawing.”
Rebecca had always loved fashion since she was younger.Several of her friends were getting married at the time when she was ill.“So at first,I would be drawing designs for wedding dresses and other clothes.But then I started drawing wedding footwear—designing shoes with blue soles which were very comfortable too.I thought it would be a lovely way of combining the ‘something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue’ tradition.Drawing really helped me deal with my treatment,” said the brave girl.
With the encouragement of her boyfriend,she turned her dreams into reality and set up “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”.Each beautiful shoe has a blue sole,combining the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck.
1.What did Rebecca Saxon do when she was recovering in the hospital
A.Draw fashion pictures.
B.Prepare for her marriage.
C.Donate money to charities.
D.Found a company.
2.Which of the following is TRUE about Rebecca Saxon
A.She has designed several wedding dresses for her friends.
B.Drawing designs helped her fight with her negative feelings.
C.Her boyfriend invested all of his savings in her business.
D.She started making shoes before she was diagnosed with cancer.
3.Each of Rebecca Saxon’s shoes has a blue sole to .
A.make the shoes more colourful
B.express good wishes to the bride
C.let the bride feel comfortable
D.show her preference for blue
4.The story of Rebecca Saxon inspires people to .
A.face difficulties bravely
B.treasure what they have
C.hold fast to their dreams
D.help those in need selflessly
B
At 1,345 meters above sea level,Ben Nevis is not the world’s most difficult mountain to climb.But things get considerably tricky if instead of hiking shoes you put on a pair of 5-inch high heels,especially if you’re a guy.One English teenager recently proved that it was not impossible.
Ben Conway,a 19-year-old art student from London,recently took up the challenge as a way to stand out in an application for a scholarship for the School of Communication Arts in Brixton.He started his unusual high-heel climb at 8 am,on June 27,and was joined by Callum MacKenzie Allen,a friend from his art foundation year,who videotaped the whole thing for a two-minute video that was used as his application project.The whole climb took five hours and wasn’t the smoothest experience.
Halfway up Ben Nevis,one of his shoes broke,so he had to tape the shoes to his feet to make sure they stayed on.The weather didn’t make it easy for him either,as he claimed that it rained pretty much the whole time,and he had to go against 40 to 50 miles an hour winds.Due to these difficult conditions,Ben and his friend had to turn back after reaching 900 meters up the mountain.
Besides providing a unique art school application project,the high-heel climb also allowed the 19-year-old to raise some money for worthy causes (事业),like Sal’s Shoes,which provides footwear for barefoot children around the world.
“Raising money for charity brings happiness to people’s lives and if I can do something ridiculous and bring someone happiness,then that’s what it’s all about,” Ben said.
1.Which can replace the underlined word “tricky” in Paragraph 1
A.Pleasant. B.Boring.
C.Difficult. D.Interesting.
2.Why did Allen videotape the high-heel climb for Ben
A.To prove nothing is impossible.
B.To record a special experience.
C.To develop their friendship.
D.To assist in Ben’s application.
3.What does Paragraph 3 focus on
A.The difficulties in the climb.
B.The climbing way.
C.The terrible weather.
D.The unexpected things.
4.Which word can best describe Ben’s story
A.Confusing.
B.Inspiring.
C.Exciting.
D.Frightening.
C
The story happened on the day when I lost my best friend to a hit-and-run driver,the day a precious life was taken from us way too soon.
It was a bright and sunny day in November.Thanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before.Since it was a holiday weekend I had been on the phone with Greg the night before many times.His dad didn’t want him to come over because of the holiday.I guess he finally wore him down and he called and said “I can stay.”So,my mom,brother,and I went to pick him up.He was always smiling.The complete opposite of my shy self,Greg was always the life of the party.
We got two large pizzas that Friday night.I’ve never known anyone in my entire life who loved to eat more than Greg.That’s the way he was though.He was just enjoying life.And if it meant gaining weight or whatever,so be it.He would sit back and put his hands on his belly and just laugh.We (Greg,David,and I)did so many fun things together and had such great times.Things we should have done and things we shouldn’t have done,I’ll “Never” forget.
On Saturday morning Dad took us out for breakfast.We all finished eating and followed my Dad up to the cashier.Greg asked Dad if he could have a candy bar.I looked at Greg shaking my head.He just laughed.After breakfast,Father took us to my Mom’s house.
When we got out at Mom’s house there was no one home.So,one of us grabbed a big wheel and rode it down the steep driveway into the street.Just boys being boys.Greg and I did it several times until the last time.The car hit him in the head,knocking him around 75-100 yards.My brother and I both ran screaming just yelling for help and crying.One of the neighbors called 911.I was in shock.That day was forever etched(铭刻) into our memories.
It still hurts to think about it.Wishing we could have grown old together.Wondering how it would have been.I’m sure IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT.
1.We can describe Greg as .
A.impolite and greedy
B.easy-going and optimistic
C.shy and unconfident
D.friendly and brave
2.Greg was killed in .
A.a fire B.an earthquake
C.a car accident D.a firefight
3.Which shows the right order of the following events
①Greg died of an accident while playing in the street.
②Greg went out for breakfast with the author.
③The author together with his bother and mom went to meet Greg.
④The three boys got two large pizzas and had great fun.
⑤The author invited Greg to spend the weekend at his house.
A.②①④③⑤ B.⑤②③①④
C.①②⑤④③ D.⑤③④②①
4.Who came to help them after the accident
A.David’ mother. B.David’s father.
C.David’s brother. D.David’s neighbor.
【七选五】
In a world surrounded by bad news,it may feel like an unhappy place sometimes. 1 Here is a list of ideas to help you.
● 2
In this age when everything is sent via email,Facebook,WhatsApp and Snapchat,it’s a shock to receive a letter through the post.Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive effect.
● Volunteer
3 Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk,the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is awesome.There are so many opportunities,so you are sure to find one that is right for you.And it doesn’t necessarily have to take up all your time — it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.
● Make something for a special person
Whether you’re creative or not,taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them.Even if you think you’re not creative,the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. 4
● Tell someone “I love you”
You can say it to anyone — your mum or dad,grandparents,family member,friend,boyfriend or girlfriend. 5 Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you,or remind your mum that you love her.Sometimes,in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.
A.Send a handwritten letter
B.Use the chat software
C.However,you can make a difference.
D.And you don’t even have to say “I love you.”
E.Volunteering means giving up all your time.
F.Being willing to help others is one of the nicest things you can do.
G.Some ideas could include a card,painting,drawing,song,poem or cake!
【语法填空】
A man got lost while driving through a country.As he tried to read a map,he drove off the road into a ditch(沟渠)1. (lucky).Though he was not injured,his car was stuck deep 2. the mud.So the man had got to walk to 3. nearby farm to ask for help.
“Warwick can get your car out of that ditch,” said the farmer,4. (point)to an old mule(骡子).The man looked at the weak mule and the farmer 5. just stood there repeating,“Yep,old Warwick can do the job.” The man thought 6.had nothing to lose.Therefore,he took the old man and Warwick to the ditch.
The farmer hitched(套住)the mule to the car and shouted,“Pull,Fred!Pull,Jack!Pull,Ted!Pull,Warwick!” And the mule pulled the car from the ditch 7.very little effort.
The man was 8. (amaze).He thanked the farmer and asked,“Why did you call out all of those 9.names before you call Warwick ”
The farmer smiled and said,“Old Warwick is just about blind.Once he 10. (believe)he is part of a team,he won’t mind pulling.”
【概要写作】
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Your Robot Teacher of the Future
Will your job be done by a robot in the future Bank of England economists predict that almost half of all UK jobs are under threat of automation.Those most at risk involve repetitive manual labour,such as factory positions.But could even the venerable profession of teaching soon have to compete against powerful electronic educators
At first glance,teaching might seem to be unaffected to replacement by robots.Teachers use a range of soft skills that machines find hard to replicate.They judge pupils’ needs and adapt feedback accordingly.They adapt materials to make them more attractive and effective.And they provide pastoral care:looking out for students who lag behind or disrupt the class.
Nonetheless,some believe the future of education will be technological.In an interview with Business Insider magazine,futurist Thomas Frey predicts that “by 2030 the largest company on the Internet is going to be an education-based company that we haven’t heard of yet.”
He thinks that “bots”—online robot teachers—will make education so efficient that students will be able to compress an entire undergraduate degree into six months of learning.A bot learns what your “interests” and “reference points” are,and it “figures out” how to teach you in a faster and faster way over time,according to Frey.
Whether or not such incredible speeds will be reached,over the last decade there has been a huge increase in online learning panies such as Udemy and Khan Academy produce courses that allow millions to learn at home for free at their own pace.But there are limitations.Without the face-to-face stimulation of a classroom environment,the overwhelming majority of students fail to complete online courses.How to sustain motivation to learn is one more skill that online teachers will need to master.
Indeed,Frey admits there is some way to go:“Nobody has quite cracked the code for the future of education.”What do teachers themselves think about this Professor Donald Clark from Derby University in the UK thinks that we should welcome change,even though people will lose their jobs.
“Artificial intelligence will destroy jobs—so why not use it for a social good such as learning ”he asked.
【应用文】
假设你是李华,即将去澳大利亚一所学校进行短期交流,被安排住在Eric先生家。请你写封电子邮件与他联系并询问以下情况:
1.住宿条件;2.膳食安排;3.交通情况。
Dear Eric,
I am Li Hua,a student from China.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
参考答案：
【完形填空】
1-5ACABA
6-10ADCDC
11-15CABDB
【阅读理解】
A
1-4ABBA
B
1-4CDAB
C
1-4BCDD
【七选五】
1~5 CAFGD
【语法填空】
1.unluckily
2.in
3.a
4.pointing
5.who/that
6.he
7.with
8.amazed
9.other
10.believes
【概要写作】
The article introduces the possibility of a robot teacher in the future.(要点1)Since robots may replace humans in factories,it is possible that teaching will be done by robots.(要点2)Teachers use soft skills such as feedback and personal care at classrooms.However,online robot teachers will know a learner’s weakness and strengths,so they provide efficient teaching.(要点3)Companies like Udemy and Khan Academy provide free courses online but students lack motivation to finish their lessons.Anyway,AI is welcomed to do good to learning.(要点4)
【应用文】
Dear Eric,
I am Li Hua,a student from China.I’m writing to ask about my stay with your family.
To begin with,I’d like to express my thanks for your kindness of accepting me.To better prepare for my life in Australia,I’d like to know if I will have a room for myself and if there is a kitchen I can use.I plan to have lunch at school,and it would be great if I could join you for breakfast and supper.Finally could you tell me how far your place is from the school Is it within walking distance or do I need to take a bus
I am excited about my visit to Australia.I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【完形填空】
On a winter evening,I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home.A girl was being attacked (袭击)not far from where I 1 .
“Should I go to help her ” I thought.I was worried about my own safety,and I regretted having selected a new way home.“What if I am hurt too Shouldn’t I just 2 to call the police ” But the girl’s 3 were growing weaker.I knew I must act fast because I could not 4 the life, 5 it meant risking my own life.I didn’t know where I found the 6 and strength (体力),but I had finally 7 to help.I changed suddenly.I ran behind the bushes and 8 the attacker off the girl.Struggling,we fell to the ground,we fought for a few minutes 9 the man jumped up and ran away.
10 heavily,I came up to the crying girl.In the 11 ,I could not see her clearly,but I could certainly 12 her shock.“It’s OK,” I said 13 .“The man ran away.You’re safe now.” There was a long stop and then I heard the words,said in both wonder and 14 .“Dad,is that you ” And then,from behind the tree,stepped my youngest 15 ,Katherine.
1.A.stood B.killed
C.heard D.caught
2.A.move B.take
C.run D.go
3.A.cries B.noises
C.cheers D.sounds
4.A.save B.ignore
C.change D.decide
5.A.although B.because
C.as D.but
6.A.courage B.belief
C.attitude D.idea
7.A.agreed B.planed
C.promised D.decided
8.A.took B.dropped
C.pulled D.got
9.A.unless B.if
C.since D.until
10.A.Walking B.Drinking
C.Breathing D.Looking
11.A.daylight B.afternoon
C.darkness D.midnight
12.A.feel B.see
C.guess D.find
13.A.angrily B.softly
C.sadly D.happily
14.A.shame B.peace
C.pain D.surprise
15.A.son B.daughter
C.grandson D.cousin
【阅读理解】
A
When Rebecca Saxon was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 27,she thought her life was over.But in her darkest hour,inspiration struck and she found a way of turning her misfortune into advantage.
Following her cancer treatment,Rebecca launched a successful business “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”—a unique range of wedding footwear,which came out of the fashion pictures she drew while recovering in her hospital bed.
Rebecca,from London,says,“I started designing wedding shoes with blue soles (鞋底)when I was halfway through my cancer treatment.I had a hit when I was diagnosed with cancer but I decided that I was going to pick myself up and fight this cancer.The pictures were my release and the way I got through the many hours spent in a hospital room.I had no idea what was going to happen to me,but I knew I had to be positive if I was going to overcome this treatment.I told myself this was not going to be the end for me.I decided to fight with my negative feelings and start drawing.”
Rebecca had always loved fashion since she was younger.Several of her friends were getting married at the time when she was ill.“So at first,I would be drawing designs for wedding dresses and other clothes.But then I started drawing wedding footwear—designing shoes with blue soles which were very comfortable too.I thought it would be a lovely way of combining the ‘something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue’ tradition.Drawing really helped me deal with my treatment,” said the brave girl.
With the encouragement of her boyfriend,she turned her dreams into reality and set up “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”.Each beautiful shoe has a blue sole,combining the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck.
1.What did Rebecca Saxon do when she was recovering in the hospital
A.Draw fashion pictures.
B.Prepare for her marriage.
C.Donate money to charities.
D.Found a company.
2.Which of the following is TRUE about Rebecca Saxon
A.She has designed several wedding dresses for her friends.
B.Drawing designs helped her fight with her negative feelings.
C.Her boyfriend invested all of his savings in her business.
D.She started making shoes before she was diagnosed with cancer.
3.Each of Rebecca Saxon’s shoes has a blue sole to .
A.make the shoes more colourful
B.express good wishes to the bride
C.let the bride feel comfortable
D.show her preference for blue
4.The story of Rebecca Saxon inspires people to .
A.face difficulties bravely
B.treasure what they have
C.hold fast to their dreams
D.help those in need selflessly
B
At 1,345 meters above sea level,Ben Nevis is not the world’s most difficult mountain to climb.But things get considerably tricky if instead of hiking shoes you put on a pair of 5-inch high heels,especially if you’re a guy.One English teenager recently proved that it was not impossible.
Ben Conway,a 19-year-old art student from London,recently took up the challenge as a way to stand out in an application for a scholarship for the School of Communication Arts in Brixton.He started his unusual high-heel climb at 8 am,on June 27,and was joined by Callum MacKenzie Allen,a friend from his art foundation year,who videotaped the whole thing for a two-minute video that was used as his application project.The whole climb took five hours and wasn’t the smoothest experience.
Halfway up Ben Nevis,one of his shoes broke,so he had to tape the shoes to his feet to make sure they stayed on.The weather didn’t make it easy for him either,as he claimed that it rained pretty much the whole time,and he had to go against 40 to 50 miles an hour winds.Due to these difficult conditions,Ben and his friend had to turn back after reaching 900 meters up the mountain.
Besides providing a unique art school application project,the high-heel climb also allowed the 19-year-old to raise some money for worthy causes (事业),like Sal’s Shoes,which provides footwear for barefoot children around the world.
“Raising money for charity brings happiness to people’s lives and if I can do something ridiculous and bring someone happiness,then that’s what it’s all about,” Ben said.
1.Which can replace the underlined word “tricky” in Paragraph 1
A.Pleasant. B.Boring.
C.Difficult. D.Interesting.
2.Why did Allen videotape the high-heel climb for Ben
A.To prove nothing is impossible.
B.To record a special experience.
C.To develop their friendship.
D.To assist in Ben’s application.
3.What does Paragraph 3 focus on
A.The difficulties in the climb.
B.The climbing way.
C.The terrible weather.
D.The unexpected things.
4.Which word can best describe Ben’s story
A.Confusing.
B.Inspiring.
C.Exciting.
D.Frightening.
C
The story happened on the day when I lost my best friend to a hit-and-run driver,the day a precious life was taken from us way too soon.
It was a bright and sunny day in November.Thanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before.Since it was a holiday weekend I had been on the phone with Greg the night before many times.His dad didn’t want him to come over because of the holiday.I guess he finally wore him down and he called and said “I can stay.”So,my mom,brother,and I went to pick him up.He was always smiling.The complete opposite of my shy self,Greg was always the life of the party.
We got two large pizzas that Friday night.I’ve never known anyone in my entire life who loved to eat more than Greg.That’s the way he was though.He was just enjoying life.And if it meant gaining weight or whatever,so be it.He would sit back and put his hands on his belly and just laugh.We (Greg,David,and I)did so many fun things together and had such great times.Things we should have done and things we shouldn’t have done,I’ll “Never” forget.
On Saturday morning Dad took us out for breakfast.We all finished eating and followed my Dad up to the cashier.Greg asked Dad if he could have a candy bar.I looked at Greg shaking my head.He just laughed.After breakfast,Father took us to my Mom’s house.
When we got out at Mom’s house there was no one home.So,one of us grabbed a big wheel and rode it down the steep driveway into the street.Just boys being boys.Greg and I did it several times until the last time.The car hit him in the head,knocking him around 75-100 yards.My brother and I both ran screaming just yelling for help and crying.One of the neighbors called 911.I was in shock.That day was forever etched(铭刻) into our memories.
It still hurts to think about it.Wishing we could have grown old together.Wondering how it would have been.I’m sure IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT.
1.We can describe Greg as .
A.impolite and greedy
B.easy-going and optimistic
C.shy and unconfident
D.friendly and brave
2.Greg was killed in .
A.a fire B.an earthquake
C.a car accident D.a firefight
3.Which shows the right order of the following events
①Greg died of an accident while playing in the street.
②Greg went out for breakfast with the author.
③The author together with his bother and mom went to meet Greg.
④The three boys got two large pizzas and had great fun.
⑤The author invited Greg to spend the weekend at his house.
A.②①④③⑤ B.⑤②③①④
C.①②⑤④③ D.⑤③④②①
4.Who came to help them after the accident
A.David’ mother. B.David’s father.
C.David’s brother. D.David’s neighbor.
【七选五】
In a world surrounded by bad news,it may feel like an unhappy place sometimes. 1 Here is a list of ideas to help you.
● 2
In this age when everything is sent via email,Facebook,WhatsApp and Snapchat,it’s a shock to receive a letter through the post.Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive effect.
● Volunteer
3 Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk,the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is awesome.There are so many opportunities,so you are sure to find one that is right for you.And it doesn’t necessarily have to take up all your time — it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.
● Make something for a special person
Whether you’re creative or not,taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them.Even if you think you’re not creative,the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. 4
● Tell someone “I love you”
You can say it to anyone — your mum or dad,grandparents,family member,friend,boyfriend or girlfriend. 5 Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you,or remind your mum that you love her.Sometimes,in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.
A.Send a handwritten letter
B.Use the chat software
C.However,you can make a difference.
D.And you don’t even have to say “I love you.”
E.Volunteering means giving up all your time.
F.Being willing to help others is one of the nicest things you can do.
G.Some ideas could include a card,painting,drawing,song,poem or cake!
【语法填空】
A man got lost while driving through a country.As he tried to read a map,he drove off the road into a ditch(沟渠)1. (lucky).Though he was not injured,his car was stuck deep 2. the mud.So the man had got to walk to 3. nearby farm to ask for help.
“Warwick can get your car out of that ditch,” said the farmer,4. (point)to an old mule(骡子).The man looked at the weak mule and the farmer 5. just stood there repeating,“Yep,old Warwick can do the job.” The man thought 6.had nothing to lose.Therefore,he took the old man and Warwick to the ditch.
The farmer hitched(套住)the mule to the car and shouted,“Pull,Fred!Pull,Jack!Pull,Ted!Pull,Warwick!” And the mule pulled the car from the ditch 7.very little effort.
The man was 8. (amaze).He thanked the farmer and asked,“Why did you call out all of those 9.names before you call Warwick ”
The farmer smiled and said,“Old Warwick is just about blind.Once he 10. (believe)he is part of a team,he won’t mind pulling.”
【概要写作】
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Your Robot Teacher of the Future
Will your job be done by a robot in the future Bank of England economists predict that almost half of all UK jobs are under threat of automation.Those most at risk involve repetitive manual labour,such as factory positions.But could even the venerable profession of teaching soon have to compete against powerful electronic educators
At first glance,teaching might seem to be unaffected to replacement by robots.Teachers use a range of soft skills that machines find hard to replicate.They judge pupils’ needs and adapt feedback accordingly.They adapt materials to make them more attractive and effective.And they provide pastoral care:looking out for students who lag behind or disrupt the class.
Nonetheless,some believe the future of education will be technological.In an interview with Business Insider magazine,futurist Thomas Frey predicts that “by 2030 the largest company on the Internet is going to be an education-based company that we haven’t heard of yet.”
He thinks that “bots”—online robot teachers—will make education so efficient that students will be able to compress an entire undergraduate degree into six months of learning.A bot learns what your “interests” and “reference points” are,and it “figures out” how to teach you in a faster and faster way over time,according to Frey.
Whether or not such incredible speeds will be reached,over the last decade there has been a huge increase in online learning panies such as Udemy and Khan Academy produce courses that allow millions to learn at home for free at their own pace.But there are limitations.Without the face-to-face stimulation of a classroom environment,the overwhelming majority of students fail to complete online courses.How to sustain motivation to learn is one more skill that online teachers will need to master.
Indeed,Frey admits there is some way to go:“Nobody has quite cracked the code for the future of education.”What do teachers themselves think about this Professor Donald Clark from Derby University in the UK thinks that we should welcome change,even though people will lose their jobs.
“Artificial intelligence will destroy jobs—so why not use it for a social good such as learning ”he asked.
【应用文】
假设你是李华,即将去澳大利亚一所学校进行短期交流,被安排住在Eric先生家。请你写封电子邮件与他联系并询问以下情况:
1.住宿条件;2.膳食安排;3.交通情况。
Dear Eric,
I am Li Hua,a student from China.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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【概要写作】
The article introduces the possibility of a robot teacher in the future.(要点1)Since robots may replace humans in factories,it is possible that teaching will be done by robots.(要点2)Teachers use soft skills such as feedback and personal care at classrooms.However,online robot teachers will know a learner’s weakness and strengths,so they provide efficient teaching.(要点3)Companies like Udemy and Khan Academy provide free courses online but students lack motivation to finish their lessons.Anyway,AI is welcomed to do good to learning.(要点4)
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Dear Eric,
I am Li Hua,a student from China.I’m writing to ask about my stay with your family.
To begin with,I’d like to express my thanks for your kindness of accepting me.To better prepare for my life in Australia,I’d like to know if I will have a room for myself and if there is a kitchen I can use.I plan to have lunch at school,and it would be great if I could join you for breakfast and supper.Finally could you tell me how far your place is from the school Is it within walking distance or do I need to take a bus
I am excited about my visit to Australia.I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua