话题十五 变化、发展与未来
一、完形填空
“I don't want to go, Miss White. I'm frightened(害怕的),” Monica told her teacher.
Monica was a very quiet girl. Every Monday morning, there would be a special show in her class and one student would be chosen to make a speech 1 his or her dream. Miss White hoped that Monica could have a try the next week. 2 she refused.
“I know that it seems 3 for you. However, it will help you build up your confidence,” said Miss White.
The next day, Monica came to Miss White's office. Miss White was glad that she would take the chance. Miss White corrected her 4 , and even helped with her body language. She advised Monica to 5 that she was speaking confidently in front of her class. For a whole week, Monica practised speaking in front of her imaginary friends and teacher. Behind the locked door of her bedroom, she told them about her 6 .
Finally, Monday arrived. When Monica was called upon to give her speech, she 7 and walked to the front of the class without any notes. Monica's successful performance brought everyone a great 8 . Miss White smiled. She had known that Monica would make it when she 9 took her first step to overcome(克服) her fear of speaking in public.
From that day, Monica's life changed for the better. At the age of 23, she became a news reader. People who see her on television now will find it hard to 10 that she was once a shy girl.
1.A.at B.about C.with
2.A.So B.But C.And
3.A.difficult B.relaxing C.necessary
4.A.instruction B.conversation C.pronunciation
5.A.realise B.introduce C.imagine
6.A.promise B.hobby C.dream
7.A.woke up B.looked up C.stood up
8.A.secret B.surprise C.decision
9.A.easily B.luckily C.bravely
10.A.expect B.believe C.discuss
二、阅读理解
(一)(2023青海改编)
What will travel be like in 2070 Maybe travel will become smarter and easier by that time. Here are some amazing predictions about travelling that might happen in 2070.
At the airport
You will use a “heartbeat passport(护照)” at the airport. And passport checks will not be used any more. Because everyone's heartbeat is different and it can tell you who you are and where you will go. Also, it provides more personal information.
On the airplane
Airplane seats could fit a person's body shape, size and even temperature. There will be no screens on the airplane. With a futuristic device(未来设备), you can watch many kinds of movies on the airplane right before your eyes.
In the hotel
3D print technology will develop surprisingly fast. It can print almost everything like clothes and food. Therefore, when you get to the hotel, suitcases will not be needed any more.
During the trip
The trip will become interesting and colourful. Many kinds of services will be provided during the trip. If you want to see what happened in the Ming Dynasty or the first Olympic Games, you can just wear a special headset or glasses.
11.What will travel be like in 2070 according to the passage ( )
A.Smarter and easier. B.More expensive. C.More difficult.
12.What does the underlined word “predictions” in Paragraph 1 probably mean ( )
A.About condition. B.About future. C.About importance.
13.What will you use at the airport instead of passport checks ( )
A.A heartbeat passport.
B.Personal information.
C.Your personal body shape.
14.What can 3D print technology do ( )
A.Help us to check passports.
B.Provide many kinds of movies.
C.Print almost everything like clothes and food.
15.What is the best title for the passage ( )
A.Heartbeat Passport
B.3D Print Technology
C.Travel in 2070
(二)(2023通辽改编)
Have you ever imagined what life will be like in the future Here are some surprising presentations(陈述) from an international group of forty scientists. They said that in the near future, our lives would change.
Firstly, humans can grow body parts themselves. Dr Ellen Heber-Katz is one of the forty scientists. He says, “People will think it is ordinary that sick organs(器官) can be repaired. It's just like the way we repair a car.” Damaged parts will be taken away. Scientists can use human cells(细胞) to grow new organs. New technologies like this will also help people to live longer.
Secondly, the scientists have thought that a machine will be invented to “read” the minds of animals. In the future, we will be able to “talk” to animals.
Our houses might also change. Dr Susan Greenfield says that when you enter the living room, sensors(传感器) will know you. They will turn on the lights. If you talk to the lights, they will change to the colour of your choice.
But what would be the biggest breakthrough(突破) over the next forty years A number of scientists believe it would be the discovery of aliens. NASA scientist Chris Mckay says, “We may find aliens in space and talk with them.” He believes marks of alien life may even be found here on the Earth.
What an amazing world it will be! Does life in the future sound cool to you Let's wait and see what will happen then!
16.(新考法:文章来源)Where is this passage most probably from ( )
A.A storybook.
B.A science magazine.
C.A news report.
17.What does the underlined word “ordinary” in Paragraph 2 mean ( )
A.Special. B.Different. C.Common.
18.How can people change the colour of the lights ( )
A.By talking to the lights.
B.By using a machine to control them.
C.By changing the temperature of their rooms.
19.(新考法:文章结构)Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2,…)( )
A.
B.
C.
20.Which can be the best title for the passage ( )
A.Life in the Future
B.What Humans Will Be Like
C.How We Can Live Longer
三、选词填空
nature happy others swim chance culture spare climb without fun
In the past, teenagers hardly had any opportunities(机会) to go out and have fun. They had no computers, even 21. TV at home. Nowadays, Chinese teenagers have more 22. than those in the past.
First, they have plenty of 23. to go outside and take part in all kinds of outdoor activities. They can 24. enjoy the fun of teenage life as well as the sunshine. During their holidays, they may get close to 25. to enjoy its beauty. They can go to the seaside to 26. , sunbathe and play beach volleyball. They can go 27. to share fresh air with the singing birds. Sometimes, they might go out for a picnic to have fun together. They can also get close to 28. by going to cultural parks and visiting museums. In their 29. time, teenagers often play team sports together, like football and basketball.
Teenagers nowadays also enjoy more indoor activities. They can have a party with their friends at weekends. If they don't want to go out, they may surf the Internet to play games or chat with 30. . They may watch their favourite TV programmes or movies without leaving their homes.
How happy Chinese teenagers are!
话题十五 变化、发展与未来
一、完形填空
1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.B
二、阅读理解
(一)(2023青海改编)
11.A 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.C
(二)(2023通辽改编)
16.B 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.A
三、选词填空
21.without
22.fun
23..chances
24..happily
25..nature
26..swim
27..climbing
28..culture
29..spare
30..others