Unit 2 Looking into the Future 考点清单
学习目标整合
language competence To improve listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities; To learn and understand some new word and expressions; To study and master the structure and usage of future continuous tense; To learn the structure and language features of an essay about the changes of technology.
cultural awareness To know more about smart homes and its importance in the future; To develop curiosity and imaginative ability of scientific technology in the future; To understand the advantages and disadvantages of future intelligence, predict possible future intelligent products, and correctly treat future intelligence.
thinking quality To understand and analyze the structure of the passage; To infer the meaning of words and expressions in the passage; To identify and analyze the grammar rules of future continuous tense; To improve independent thinking and problem-solving skills; To improve critical thinking and creative thinking.
learning ability To master effective learning methods and develop good study habits; To improve independent learning, cooperative learning and inquiry-based learning abilities; To improve learning strategies, such as effective note-taking; To learn some communication strategies, such as clarification and paraphrasing; To enhance cooperation ability by working together with partners.
思维导图回顾知识
重难知识易混易错
将来进行时
1. 将来进行时的构成和概念
将来进行时由“will/shall be+现在分词”构成,shall用于第一人称,will用于各种人称。
将来进行时表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作,常表示已经安排好的事情。
At this time tomorrow morning, Grandpa will be sitting in the dining room with us.
明早这个时候,爷爷就会和我们一起坐在餐厅里了。
Don't phone me between 5 pm and 6 pm. We will be having dinner then.
下午5点至6点之间不要给我打电话,那会儿我们正在吃晚饭。
When he comes to my house tomorrow, I will be writing the report.
明天他来我家那个时候,我将在写报告。
2. 将来进行时的用法
(1)表示将来某一时刻或某一时间段内正在进行的动作,常与at this time,tomorrow,at…o'clock tomorrow afternoon等表示将来某个具体时间点或时间段的时间状语连用。
At seven o'clock tonight I will be listening to the report in the hall.
今天晚上七点钟,我将正在大厅听报告。
Daniel's family will be enjoying their holiday in Mount Huang this time next week.
下周的这个时候丹尼尔一家就会在黄山度假了。
(2)将来进行时可以表示已经计划好的事。
Professor Wang will be giving a lecture on Chinese poetry tomorrow evening.
明晚王教授会作关于中国诗歌的演讲。
(3)将来进行时用来表示委婉客气。
Will you be having some tea
喝点茶吧?
(4)将来进行时可以表示现在正在进行的动作,但这个动作会延续到将来。
I wonder if it will still be snowing this afternoon.
我想知道今天下午是否还会一直下雪。
(5)将来进行时可以用于解释原因。
Jane can't attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon. She will be teaching a class at that time.简不能参加今天下午3点的会议,因为那时她正在教课。
注意:将来进行时与一般将来时的区别
一般将来时强调的是“将来要发生”的动作和状态,而将来进行时表示“将来某个时间正在进行”的动作。可通过以下两个例句加以区别:
What will you do tomorrow
明天你会做什么呢?
What will you be doing at nine o'clock tomorrow
明天九点钟时你会在做什么呢?
练习:
1. Historical _____ (accurate) is important but so is entertainment.
2. The _____ (library) will be arranging the books on the shelf the time you arrive.
3. As students, we shouldn't be _____ (absence) from class.
4. Don't call me at 2 tomorrow afternoon because I _____ (occupy) myself with a scientific experiment then.
5. Scientists need to do so many preparations _____ (predict) when and where the earthquake will happen.
6. Everyone should make every effort to ensure school _____ (secure) and prevent students from bullying.
7. I won't be able to watch the football game on TV tomorrow morning because I _____ (write) my paper at that time.
8. His treatment was a _____ (combine) of surgery, radiation and drugs.
9. I won't be able to watch the concert on TV at 8 tonight because I _____ (do) my homework at that time.
10. You'd better not phone our manager from three to four this afternoon; he ______ (prepare) for a meeting then.
答案:
1.答案:accuracy
解析:句意: 历史的准确性很重要, 但是娱乐性也很重要。根据空白处之前的形容词historical及后面的谓语动词is可知, 此处应填名词accuracy作句子的主语。
2.答案:librarian
解析:考查名词。句意:你到的时候,图书管理员将正在整理书架上的书。设空处表示“图书管理员”。故填librarian。
3.答案:absent
解析:考查形容词。be absent from意为“缺席”。故填absent。be absent from class意为“旷课”。
4.答案:will be occupying
解析:考查将来进行时态。句意:不要在明天下午两点打我电话,因为那时我正忙于一项科学实验。设空处作从句的谓语,由时间状语at 2 tomorrow afternoon和then并结合句意可知此处要用将来进行时。故填will be occupying。
5.答案:to predict
解析:考查动词不定式。句意:为了预测地震将会在何时何地发生,科学家们需要做很多准备工作。结合句意可知,此处应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to predict。
6.答案:security
解析:考查名词。分析句子结构可知设空处应用名词作动词ensure的宾语,secure的名词形式是security。句意:每个人都应该不遗余力地保证校园安全,阻止学生受到霸凌的危害。
7.答案:will be writing
解析:考查将来进行时。句意:我明天早上将不能在电视上看足球赛了,因为那时我将正在写论文。由时间状语 tomorrow morning及at that time并结合句意可知,此处应用将来进行时。
8.答案:combination
解析:考查名词。根据a和of可知此处应用名词,故填combination。句意:对他的治疗是把手术、放射疗法和药物治疗结合为一体。
9.答案:will be doing
解析:考查将来进行时。句意:我今晚八点不能看电视上的音乐会了,因为那个时候我将正在做家庭作业。由句意及时间状语at that time可知此处表示将来某一个时间点正在进行的动作,故用将来进行时。
10.答案:will be preparing
解析:句意为:你最好不要在今天下午三点到四点给我们经理打电话,他那时正在为开会作准备,此处 then是指将来时间, prepare是谓语动词,指将来某时刻正在进行的动作,应用将来进行时,故填will be preparing。
核心素养对接高考
一、阅读理解
Given the excitement it has created, there's a good chance that you've heard about ChatGPT. It's a powerful, new artificial intelligence tool, which can do a lot of things such as answering a question, explaining a concept, composing an email and writing a college essay, all in a matter of seconds.
"The essay, in particular the college essay, is dead," said Edward Tian, a student at Princeton University. "For generations, we have been taught how to research, think, and write. That entire tradition is about to be completely changed."
Despite having studied AI, Edward, like the rest of us, was so shocked by the power of ChatGPT that he couldn't shake thoughts about the challenges presented by the AI tool. Then he had an idea. What if he applied what he had learned over the last couple of years to help the public identify whether something had been written by a machine
On January 2, Edward released his app CPTZero.
It basically uses ChatGPT against itself. To determine whether an essay is written by ChatGPT, GPTZero uses two indicators: the familiarity of text and the variations of sentences. If the text is very familiar to GPTZero—because ChatGPT has also been trained in such data - then it's more likely to be AI-generated.
Separately, CPTZero compares the variations of sentences. Humans tend to write with greater varieties, for example, with some longer or more complex sentences alongside shorter ones. AI-generated sentences are usually less varied.
Edward isn't trying to stop ChatGPT in its tracks. He believes that's impossible, and opposes blanket bans on the use of ChatGPT, like the one recently announced by New York City public schools. Students, he believes, will use the technology anyway.
"CPTZero is not meant to be a tool to stop these technologies from being used," he said. "But with any new technology, we need to be able to use it responsibly and we need to have safeguards."
1.What did Edward Tian think of ChatGPT
A. It is very harmful to the society.
B. It is a powerful and perfect Al tool.
C. It might cause problems for educators.
D. It can share the burden with students.
2.What is a feature of the AT-produced essay, according to the text
A. It has longer sentences.
B. It contains more familiar words.
C. There are more difficult words.
D. There are fewer changes of sentences.
3.What does Edward Tian suggest we do about new technologies
A. Wait and see at first. B. Use them responsibly.
C. Put them under strict control. D. Accept them as early as possible
4.What is the best title for the text
A. GPTZero: A Safeguard Against ChatGPT
B. CPTZero: A Necessary Helper for Students
C. ChatGPT: A Huge Threat to College Students
D. ChatCPT: A Promising AI Tool in the Future
二、七选五
Farms of the Future
Skyscrapers(摩天大楼) are the ultimate symbol of urban life. By 2050, almost 80 percent of the earth's population will live in cities. The human population could increase to 9.1 billion, yet the amount of land available for farming won't be the same. ①_____
Vertical(垂直的) farms, where farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers, could be the solution. In spite of concerns over high costs, experts want to make these urban farms a reality and use these skyscrapers to grow crops. ②_____
Vertical farms would have many advantages, experts say. The food would be grown with minimal effects on the environment. Unlike traditional farming, vertical farming would not force animals to get out of their habitats by taking up large areas of land, and nor would it pollute the air with the use of heavy farming equipment. ③_____ These have been well recognized.
Growing prosperity has led to many people demanding that all food be available all year round. Indoor farming could produce crops constantly and crops would not suffer from weather-related problems like drought or flooding. In addition, the use of agricultural chemicals for regulating insects would be minimal.
④_____ They point out that although crops growing in a tall glass building would get natural sunlight during the day, it wouldn't be enough. The plants closest to the windows would grow much more quickly than those further inside. The plants growing away from the windows may not produce as many or as high-quality vegetables. ⑤_____ They would need additional light sources.
Experts agree that the new farming practices are needed to support the planet's need for more and more food at affordable costs, both to the farmer and to the consumer. Vertical farms may be a small-scale answer, but the best ideas could be yet to come.
A.Still, there are some people who are critical of vertical farms.
B.That is where vertical farms are often needed for year-round crops.
C.So how to meet the increasing food needs of our planet could be a big problem.
D.For these reasons, natural sunlight cannot be a workable solution for vertical farms.
E.Vertically grown food is grown in environmentally controlled conditions in big cities.
F.Those farms would also reduce the costs and negative effects of transporting food over long distances.
三、书面表达
随着科学技术的进步,人工智能技术在生活多个领域被广泛应用,请以“Should We Advocate Artificial Intelligence ”为题写一篇议论文,并包含如下内容:
1. 人工智能技术使人们生活更加便利;
2. 人工智能机器人可帮助人类完成危险工作;
3. 人工智能技术的弊端;
4. 阐述自己的观点。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 标题和开头已给出,不计入总词数;
3. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:人脸识别facial recognition
Should We Advocate Artificial Intelligence
Nowadays, with the development of technology, artificial intelligence is becoming more and more popular.
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答案以及解析
一、阅读理解
1.答案:C
解析:考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"For generations, we have been taught how to research, think, and write. That entire tradition is about to be completely changed"以及第三段中的"Despite having studied AI, Edward…couldn’t shake thoughts about the challenges presented by the AI tool"可推知,Edward Tian认为ChatGPT将给教育带来冲击,可能会给教育工作者带来问题。故选C项。
2.答案:D
解析:考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段中的"AI-generated sentences are usually less varied"可知,人工智能生成的论文的特点是句子的变化较少。故选D项。
3.答案:B
解析:考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的"But with any new technology, we need to be able to use it responsibly and we need to have safeguards"可知,Edward Tian 建议我们负责任地使用新技术。故选B项。
4.答案:A
解析:考查主旨大意。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了一款防止人们用ChatGPT作弊的软件GPTZero, A项"GPIZero:针对 ChatGPT的保护措施"是文章的最佳标题。故选A项。
二、七选五
答案:CGFAD
解析:①细节句。上文中的“The human population could increase to 9.1 billion, yet the amount of land available for farming won't be the same.”说明人口增加,但耕地面积不会增加,分析选项可知C项(因此,如何满足地球日益增长的粮食需求可能是一个大问题)承接上文,说明这种趋势带来的影响,符合语境。C项中的“increasing food needs”与上文中的“human population”和“the amount of land available for farming”对应,故选C。
②细节句。上文中的“In spite of concerns over high costs, experts want to make these urban farms a reality and use these skyscrapers to grow crops.”说明专家希望转变思路,用这些摩天大楼来种粮食,分析选项可知G项(他们相信我们可以通过从“外”到“上”改变我们的思维方式来增加粮食产量)概括上文内容,符合语境。G项中的“They”指的是上文中的“experts”, G项中的“changing our thinking from ‘out’ to ‘up’.”与上文中的“use these skyscrapers to grow crops”一致,故选G。
③细节句。根据本段首句“Vertical farms would have many advantages, experts say.”及后边内容可知本段讲的是垂直农场的优点。空前“Unlike traditional farming...farming equipment.”说明了垂直农场的一个优点,结合空后的“These have been well recognized.”可推知不止一个优点,设空处讲的是其他优点。分析选项可知F项(那些农场还可以减少长距离运输食物的成本和负面影响)符合语境,说明垂直农场的另一个优点,与上文是并列关系,也符合下文中的“These”, F项中的“also”是关键词。故选F。
④过渡句。根据本段内容可知本段讲的是垂直农场的一个缺点是光照问题,室内光照不足且不均匀。上文提到了垂直农场的优点,本段讲的是其缺点,A项(不过,还是有一些人对垂直农场持批评态度),承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
⑤细节句。空前说明了垂直农场的光照问题,D项(由于这些原因,自然光不能成为垂直农场的可行的解决方法)总结了上文,给出由上文问题得出的结论,D项中的“natural sunlight cannot be a workable solution”与下文的“need additional light sources”对应,故选D。
三、书面表达
答案:
Should We Advocate Artificial Intelligence
Nowadays, with the development of technology, artificial intelligence is becoming more and more popular. It is universally acknowledged that AI plays an important role in our daily lives.
On the one hand, with robots undertaking dangerous and demanding jobs and facial recognition coming into being, AI makes our lives much more convenient and safer. On the other hand, with AI taking the place of people in some industries, it will be more difficult for people to get jobs to make a living.
Personally, there is no doubt that AI makes a big difference to our life in some ways, but it also has some weaknesses. Only when we make good use of it, can it bring us great benefits.