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Section Ⅰ
Starting out & Understanding ideas
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篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
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文本透析·剖语篇
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课时检测·提能力
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核心知识·巧突破
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
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The New Age of Invention
Interviewer：Good evening， and welcome to Between the
Pages.This evening， [1]I’ll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst，
whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been
published.Welcome， Richard！
Richard：Thank you.[2]It’s a pleasure to be here.
Interviewer：I guess you have been asked about the title of your
book before.[3]It suggests that the present① day is a new age for
inventions， but many people might think that the great age of invention is
over.
Richard：Well， that’s an interesting point②.[4]There have been
golden ages of invention throughout history.Think of③ the four great
inventions in Ancient China：gunpowder④， papermaking， printing and
the compass⑤.These things changed the world forever.Then there were
the great Western inventions：the steam engine， the telephone and the
radio.And now， we [5]find ourselves in the great new age of
technology.
[1]句中I’ll be talking to ...为将来进行时；whose引导定语从
句，在从句中作new book的定语。
[2]It’s a pleasure to do sth很高兴做某事。It是形式主语，动词
不定式短语是真正的主语。
[3]suggest此处意思是“表明”，that引导宾语从句；另外，
suggest还可以表示“建议”。
[4]There be句型的现在完成时形式。
[5]find oneself in ...发现自己处于……的状态，为“find＋宾语
＋宾语补足语”结构。
【读文清障】
①present adj.当前的；在场的
②point n.观点
point of view 观点
③think of 想到，想起
④gunpowder n.火药
⑤compass n.指南针，罗盘
Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech-based？
Richard：A lot， yes.For example， advances in virtual reality⑥
and wearable tech⑦， as well as⑧ the flexible⑨ battery⑩， mean we
should soon be seeing further developments .In addition ， important
advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to
increasing computer power .
Interviewer：Can you give us some examples ？
Richard：Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to
make replacement hearts and bone parts.In terms of the
environment， [6]it is now possible to create an intelligent walking
house.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different
places， [7]with computing technology controlling its “legs”.What’s
more ， huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly
， too.
[6]it is possible to do sth做某事是可能的。
[7]with的复合结构作状语。computing technology为宾语，
controlling its “legs”为动词-ing短语作宾语补足语。
⑥virtual adj.虚拟的，模拟的
virtual reality 虚拟现实
⑦wearable tech 可穿戴技术
⑧as well as 也；还；除……之外（也）；而且
⑨flexible adj.易弯曲的，柔韧的
⑩battery n.电池（复数为batteries）
further developments 进一步的发展
in addition 除此之外，另外
thanks to 多亏，幸亏，由于
increasing adj.不断增长的
power n.能力；功率；力量；权力；强国
give sb some examples 给某人举例说明
replacement n.代替；替换，替代品
replace v.代替；取代
in terms of 在……方面；就……而言
intelligent adj.聪明的；理解力强的
capable adj.有能力的
be capable of doing sth 有能力做某事
what’s more 而且；此外
eco-friendly adj.环保的，对环境无害的
Interviewer：Impressive stuff ！I’ve also been told that you’re
an inventor yourself.Is that correct？
Richard：Yes， I am， but I’m only one member of a big team —
most inventors now work as part of big international teams.
Interviewer：I see .So [8]what is it that inspires us to invent
things？
Richard：Most inventions start with recognising a problem [9]that
needs a solution.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of
the wheel in ancient times， [10]which much later developed into the
car.Now， reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have
led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles.But
[11]what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think
and create， and that’s the real spirit of invention.
Interviewer：One last question.This is [12]the one everyone really
wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine？
Richard：I think [13]you’ve been watching too many movies！
Nothing like this has been invented yet and I’d say we’re a long way
from an invention like that at the moment！But， as they say， “Never
say never ！”
[8]强调句的特殊疑问句形式：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that ...？
[9]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词a problem， that在从句中作主
语，不可以省略。
[10]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the wheel，
which在从句中作主语。
[11]what引导主语从句，what在从句中作主语；that引导表语从
句，不可省略。
[12]the one为替代词，指代前面的question；everyone really
wants to know为省略了关系词的定语从句。
[13]have been doing sth 是现在完成进行时，表示从过去某时开
始一直持续到现在的动作。
stuff n.东西，物品
inventor n.发明家
invent v.发明
work as作为
I see 我明白了
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
start with 从……开始
no doubt 无疑地；很可能，确实地
develop into 发展成，演化为
reduced adj.减少的
environmental adj.环境的，与环境有关的
lead to 通向，导致
have an desire to do sth 有做某事的欲望
never say never 别轻易说决不
【参考译文】
新发明时代
采访人：晚上好，欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚的嘉宾是理查
德·费尔赫斯特博士，他的新书《新发明时代》刚刚出版。欢迎
您，理查德！
理查德：谢谢！很高兴能来到这里。
采访人：我猜已经有人就书名向您提问了。书名提示现在是发明创造
的新时代，但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德：嗯，这个观点很有意思。纵观历史，我们经历过很多发
明创造的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、
印刷术和指南针。它们永远地改变了世界。而后西方也出现了蒸
汽机、电话、广播等伟大的发明。而现在，我们发现自己正处于
伟大的科技新时代。
采访人：所以大多数伟大的新发明都是科技产品吗？
理查德：是的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴科技设备与柔
性电池技术的进步意味着我们很快会看到更多相关领域的产品研发。
此外，得益于不断强化的计算机能力，医药与环境科学也取得了重要
进展。
采访人：您能给我们举几个例子吗？
理查德：当然可以。3D打印机之类的新发明已经应用于制作移植心脏
与部分骨骼。在环境领域，建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。它
能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双
腿”。此外，太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
采访人：真是了不起的发明！我听说您自己也是个发明家。是这
样吗？
理查德：是的。但我只是一个大型团队中的一分子——大多数发明家
现在都在大型国际团队中工作。
采访人：明白了。那么是什么激励着我们进行发明创造呢？
理查德：发现某个需要解决的问题，这是绝大多数发明的起点。古代
轮子的发明无疑也是如此，后来演变为汽车。现在，能源供应紧缩与
环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过有一点依旧重
要，就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望，而这正是真正的发
明精神。
采访人：最后一个问题，也是大家都很想知道的：会有人发明出时光
机吗？
理查德：我觉得您是电影看多了！目前还没有类似的发明，而且我认
为，我们离这样的发明还远着呢！不过，就像人们说的：“凡事没有
绝对！”
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
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第一步：析架构理清脉络
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
1. What is the theme of the text about？（ ）
A. The book The New Age of Invention has been published.
B. The present day is a new age for inventions.
C. The great age of invention is over.
D. There have been the golden ages of invention throughout history.
2. Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient
China？（ ）
A. To prove the golden ages of invention in history.
B. To tell us the importance of the four inventions.
C. To share his knowledge about the four inventions.
D. To compare them with the great Western inventions.
3. What new inventions are NOT mentioned in the text？（ ）
A. Virtual reality and wearable tech.
B. The flexible battery and the 3D printers.
C. The inventions made by Richard.
D. The replacement of human organs.
4. What’s Richard’s attitude to inventing a time machine？（ ）
A. Negative. B. Optimistic.
C. Critical. D. Supportive.
5. What do we know about the new great inventions today？（ ）
A. All of them are tech-based.
B. Computer technology helps a lot.
C. The solar technology is always eco-friendly.
D. A solution to a problem is an invention.
第三步：品语言妙笔生辉
1. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the
advances in medicine and environmental science.
（1）New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make
replacement hearts and bone parts.
（2）In terms of the environment， it is now possible to create an
intelligent walking house.
（3）It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different
places， with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
（4）What’s more， huge advances in solar technology mean it can
be eco-friendly， too.
2. Read the passage carefully and find the sentence describing the real
spirit of invention.
But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think
and create， and that’s the real spirit of invention.
3. Read the passage carefully and find the sentences showing positive
predictions about the future.
（1）For example， advances in virtual reality and wearable tech， as
well as the flexible battery， mean we should soon be seeing further
developments.
（2）But， as they say， “Never say never！”
第四步：拓思维品质提升
1. Do you think the present day is a new age for inventions？Why？
2. What should you do in the new age of invention？
Yes， I do.Thanks to computer power， important advances have been
made.
As a senior high school student， I should make full use of time to
learn knowledge.
第五步：析难句表达升级
1. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions， but many
people might think that the great age of invention is over.
句式分析 本句是一个并列复合句，but前的分句为复合句，that the
present day is a new age for inventions为that引导的 从句；
but后的分句也是复合句，that the great age of invention is over也是
一个由that引导的 从句。
自主翻译
宾语
宾语
书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代，但可能很多人都
认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
2. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in
ancient times，which much later developed into the car.
句式分析 句中the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient
times是表语；no doubt为副词短语修饰主句；which much later
developed into the car是which引导的 从句，修饰
the wheel。
自主翻译
非限制性定语
古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此，后来演变为汽车。
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
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Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
press v.按，压；敦促 n.压，按；出版社；报刊；新闻界
【教材原句】 Presently I am going to press the lever， and off the
machine will go.It will vanish， pass into future time， and disappear.
我马上就要按下这个操纵杆，机器将会飞出去。它会消失不见，来到
将来时间，又失踪。
【用法】
（1）press sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
press ...against/to ... 把……压/挤/贴在……
（2）pressure n. 压力
put pressure on sb 给某人施加压力
under pressure 在压力之下，承受压力
peer pressure 同龄压力
under the pressure of 在……的压力下
【佳句】 Out of curiosity， the little girl pressed her nose against/to
the shop window.
出于好奇，小女孩把她的鼻子贴在商店的橱窗上。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The final exams can be really stressful， causing a lot of anxiety
and （press） among students.
②The committee pressed the volunteers （reveal） more
information about the mysterious donor.
pressure
to reveal
【写美】 补全句子
③I know studying is very important， but my parents
.
我知道学习很重要，但父母给我施加了太多的压力。
put too much
pressure on me
capable adj.有能力的
【教材原句】 It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to
different places， with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双
腿”。
（1）be capable of （doing） sth 有能力（做）某事
（2）capability n. 能力；才能
the capability to do/of doing sth 做某事的能力
beyond one’s capability 超出某人的能力
【用法】
【佳句】 Considering my personal conditions，I confidently think I am
capable of doing it myself.
考虑到我的个人情况，我自信地认为我有能力自己做这件事。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①This work needs patience and skills，which is beyond
my （capable）.
②Well educated， the pianist is capable playing various songs on
the piano.
capability
of
【写美】 补全句子
③ ， I
have no difficulty communicating with foreign visitors.
我能说一口流利的英语，与外国游客交流没有困难。（自荐信）
Capable of speaking/With a capability to speak fluent English
desire n.渴望，欲望 vt.渴望，希望；要求
【教材原句】 But what remains important is that we have an incredible
desire to think and create， and that’s the real spirit of invention.
不过有一点依旧重要，就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望，
而这正是真正的发明精神。
【用法】
【佳句】 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the
same desire for online learning.
我们的学生来自不同的背景，但都渴望在线学习。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I desire that he （call） me on Monday morning.
②Many people desire （have） a robot in the digital times.
③The disappointed twins desired their father （tell） them
how to make sandwiches， and he nodded.
（should） call
to have
to tell
【写美】 补全句子
④Knowing you ， I’d like
to offer you some suggestions.
得知你很想学好汉语，我想给你一些建议。（建议信）
have a strong desire to learn Chinese well
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构
【教材原句】 And now， we find ourselves in the great new age of
technology.
而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
【用法】
【品悟】 Entering the yard， I found the ground covered with lots of
fallen leaves.
进入院子，我发现地上覆盖着许多落叶。
【写美】 微写作
①很长一段时间之后，我发现这个年轻人很有能力。
After a long time， I .
②当她到家时，她发现她的宠物猫躺在院子里。
When she arrived home， she in the yard.
③我发现在这么狭窄的地方建个喷水池是不可能的。
I a fountain in such a narrow place.
found the young man （to be） very capable
found her pet cat lying
find it impossible to build
句型公式：with复合结构
【教材原句】 It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to
different places， with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双
腿”。
【用法】
句中的with computing technology controlling its “legs”是with复合结
构，在句中作伴随状语。with复合结构在句中可作定语和状语，表示
原因、时间、条件、伴随、方式等。
with复合结构的构成：
①with＋宾语＋介词短语/形容词/副词
②with＋宾语＋doing（表示主动、进行）
③with＋宾语＋done（表示被动、完成）
④with＋宾语＋to do（表示将要发生）
【品悟】 With an important meeting to attend， I can’t go climbing
with you the day after tomorrow.因为有一个重要的会议要参加，后天
我不能和你去爬山了。
【写美】 微写作/句式升级
①他胳膊下夹着一本书走出了图书馆。
He went out of the library .
②有导游带我们参观这些景点，我们玩得很开心。
the scenic spots， we had a good
time.
③整个下午他都关着门待在房间里，谁也不想见。
All the afternoon， he stayed in the room ， not
wanting to see anyone.
with a book under his arm
With a guide showing us around
with the door closed
④Because more and more forests were damaged，some animals and
plants are facing the danger of dying out.
→ ，some animals and plants
are facing the danger of dying out.
With more and more forests damaged
句型公式：强调句的特殊疑问句：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that ...？
【教材原句】 So what is it that inspires us to invent things？那么是什
么激励着我们进行发明创造呢？
本句为强调句的特殊疑问句，其基本结构为：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋
that ...？
（1）强调句的基本结构：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that （指人时可用
who）＋其他成分。被强调部分通常是句子的主语、宾语和状语。
（2）强调句的一般疑问句：Is/Was＋it＋被强调部分＋that （强调人
时可用who） ...？
（3）not ...until ...引导的时间状语从句的强调句：It is/was not
until＋被强调部分＋that＋其他成分。
（4）强调句的判断方法：把it is/was及that 去掉，调整后依然是一个
完整的句子；否则，就不是强调句。
（5）在强调句中，当强调主语时，其后的谓语动词应同被强调成分
的人称和数保持一致。
【用法】
【品悟】 It is not the story itself but what is reflected in the story that
counts.
重要的不是故事本身，而是故事中所反映的东西。
【写美】 微写作/句式升级
①是什么让他的父母如此高兴？
made his parents so happy？
②是不是因为杰克上学迟到，史密斯先生生气了？
Mr Smith got angry？
What was it that
Was it because Jack came late for school that
③正是你的责任感对这些儿童的教育产生了巨大的影响。
has made a great difference to
the education of these children.
④He didn’t realise the importance of learning English well until he went
to America as an exchange student.
→ he
realised the importance of learning English well.（强调句）
It is your sense of responsibility that
It was not until he went to America as an exchange student that
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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维度一：品句填词
1. If it is easy for you to get lost， you’d better take a
（指南针） with you.
2. The （虚拟的） reality technology now is widely used in
our lives.
3. Whenever there is a sale in the supermarket， my mother always ends
up buying good （物品） at a low price.
compass
virtual
stuff
4. Suddenly， a white light （射出） towards my eyes， and I
could see nothing.
5. （火药） was used in China as far back as the 11th
century.
6. In closing， astronauts must have a determined will and a strong
d to explore the universe.
7. One of the biggest inconveniences of an electric vehicle is the long time
it takes to recharge the b .
8. You can start a video call by p the call button on the remote
control.
shot
Gunpowder
esire
atteries
ressing
维度二：词形转换
1. People experience differences in physical and mental
（capable） depending on the time of day.
2. Before an exam， parents are advised to give their children some
suggestions to reduce their （press）.
3. The first students will work on projects related to
（wear） tech and the Internet of Things.
4. Technological advances mean more information can be delivered online
rapidly and （flexible）.
capability
pressure
wearable
flexibly
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. （别轻易说决不）！ You never know what will
happen in the future.
2. （就到处都是垃圾而言），
local people are still unaware of the importance of protecting the
environment.
3. （此外）， the more you work out， the more
energetic you will become.
4. （是什么） you have always believed？
Never say never
In terms of the rubbish everywhere
In addition
What is it that
5. （在人群的欢呼声中），they drove to
the palace.
6. I （想要你加入） our club， as it is a great way
to keep fit and a good chance to relax ourselves.
With the crowds cheering
desire you to join
维度四：课文语法填空
Dr Richard Fairhurst is 1. author of the book The New Age of
Invention.Now he 2. （interview） by the
interviewer from Between the Pages.In Richard’s opinion，there
3. （be） golden ages of invention throughout history and
he also mentioned the four great 4. （invention） in
Ancient China and the great ones in the West.But now most of the new
great inventions are tech-based， for example，virtual reality and 5.
the
is being interviewed
have been
inventions
（wear） tech.6. addition， important advances have
been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing
computer power.And a walking house is capable of 7. （use）
GPS technology to travel to different places.These 8.
（impress） stuff make the interviewer surprised.What inspires Richard
9. （invent） things is recognising a problem
10. needs a solution.
wearable
In
using
impressive
to invent
that/which
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A new technology project in southern Greece is helping visitors
experience the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Games. The project used
augmented reality （增强现实）， or AR， to recreate temples and
competition areas in the ancient city of Olympia. The project lasted for
about 18 months with a series of imaging flights to help map areas across
Olympia. It was recently launched in the city， one of the world’s major
archaeological （考古的） sites. Augmented reality is a technology that
can project computer-created images onto special eyeglasses. Through the
eyeglasses， the images appear along with other physical objects in the
environment.
The project is a partnership between American software maker
Microsoft and Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport. The ministry helped
Microsoft map and build virtual representations of Olympia. The city was
used for nearly a thousand years to host the games in ancient Greece that
served as the model for the modern Olympics. “It’s a milestone. That
helped us bring technology and culture and history together so we can
preserve it，” Microsoft President Brad Smith said. The experience
provides users with the chance to virtually walk through the ruins of
Olympia. At the Olympic Museum in Athens， people can also use
Microsoft’s AR headsets for a similar experience.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis joined a group of
schoolchildren who were using the app for the first time. “I’m
absolutely excited that we’re able to present to the world a completely
new cultural experience using technology to recreate the ancient world of
Olympia，” Mitsotakis told The Associated Press. Students from a local
middle school looked at statues and buildings that were brought to life on
their phones. They were able to virtually visit inside and outside settings to
explore where ancient Olympians had competed in different sports.
One of the children， Panagiotis Christopoulos， called the project
“impressive”. “I think it can help with teaching in schools.” the
student said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了希腊政府与微软公司
合作，通过AR技术让游客体验奥运会的发源地。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了希腊政府与微软公司
合作，通过AR技术让游客体验奥运会的发源地。
1. What’s the function of the special eyeglasses？（ ）
A. Producing impressive images.
B. Changing colours of some objects.
C. Making the environment look clearer.
D. Combining the virtual world with the real one.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Augmented reality is a
technology ... in the environment.可知，通过眼镜，虚拟图像与真
实环境融合在一起。
2. How did Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport help with the project？
（ ）
A. By raising money for it.
B. By promoting and advertising it.
C. By offering virtual representations of Olympia.
D. By hosting different kinds of games in Olympia.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，文体部帮助此项
目绘制并构建了奥林匹亚的虚拟图像。
3. What is Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ attitude to the project？（ ）
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable.
C. Unconcerned. D. Cautious.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第三段中Kyriakos Mitsotakis对美联社
说的话可知，基里亚科斯·米佐塔基斯对此项目很支持。
4. What can be the best title for the text？（ ）
A. Digital Project Brings Olympics Birthplace to Life
B. A Technology Project Is Helping Build Modern Olympia
C. The Development and Application of AR in Greece
D. A Good Combination of Modern and Ancient Cultures
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一项新科
技，它可以帮助游客身临其境地体验奥运会的发源地。 因此，A项
最适合作文章标题。
B
A driverless train took its first trip around Hamburg， Germany in
2021 and may greatly improve transportation in the city. Acknowledged as
the world’s first， the train created by Siemens Mobility and Deutsche
Bahn （DB） officially went into service in December.
This is part of a large modernization project for the city’s S-Bahn
urban rail. There were no changes to the tracks， as the autonomous （自
动的） trains run on the same network as the current trains that have
drivers operating them.
“The railroad has arrived in the digital future and Digital Rail for
Germany may become a reality. With automated rail operations， we can
offer our passengers a significantly expanded and improved service，”
said Dr Richard Lutz， CEO of DB. “The new trains can transport up to
30 per cent more passengers and operate on time， and they will be more
energy-efficient. They are also encouraged for environmental protection
reasons.”
The trains receive signals via radios. There will be drivers present
when there are passengers on board but they will only supervise （监督）
the run and the passengers. There are now plans to digitize Hamburg’s S-
Bahn system entirely by the end of the decade and the government has
already decided to put money into new trains and infrastructure
improvements.
Autonomous transportation technology is being used in taxis by
Waymo， which started as the Google self-driving project in 2009. Other
companies that are working on driverless cars include Tesla， GM，
Nissan， and Zoox. These cars have to find their ways on roads with the
help of GPS technology but driving on a track is much simpler and safer.
“The new technology has already been officially approved and， since it
features open interfaces （接口）， it can immediately be used by
operators worldwide for all types of trains，” said Dr Roland Busch，
CEO of Siemens AG. Maybe it’s time for the new autonomous revolution.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了数字技术的发展促
进了德国无人驾驶火车投入运营。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了数字技术的发展促
进了德国无人驾驶火车投入运营。
5. What’s special about the new trains created by Siemens Mobility and
DB？（ ）
A. They share tracks with traditional ones.
B. They use new driverless track systems.
C. They make long-distance trips much safer.
D. They still require human drivers’ operation.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，这种新型火车与
传统的列车共用轨道。
6. What does Dr Richard Lutz mainly want to express in Paragraph 3？
（ ）
A. The new trains greatly change the German lifestyle.
B. The digital railroad is spoken highly of by passengers.
C. The new trains benefit both people and the environment.
D. The digital railroad has promoted the development of tourism.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这种新型火车对人
们和环境都是有益的。
7. What’s the government’s attitude to the development of the new
digital technology？（ ）
A. Worried. B. Favorable.
C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第四段最后一句可知，政府决定
对新火车和基础设施的改进投钱，因此对这种新技术的发展持
肯定的态度。
8. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph？（ ）
A. Operators have responsibility for ensuring fully autonomous driving.
B. Germany’s design of trains needs to be further improved.
C. American companies see an increasing demand for self-driving taxis.
D. The digital technology has a big potential market.
解析： 段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知，最后一段主要围
绕着这项新技术在世界各地的运营商中的广泛使用展开。
C
As summer heats up， future homes may cool down， thanks to
coatings of brightly coloured nanocrystals （纳米晶体）.Normal
coatings， such as paint， heat up in the sun. The new crystal films
created by Qingchen Shen’s team get cooler than the air around them
when exposed to sunlight. Shen studies materials science at the University
of Cambridge.
This cooling method has a long name： passive daytime radiative
（辐射的） cooling.Shen’s team didn’t invent the process. Other
materials do it too. But until now， only white or mirrored surfaces did
this. Such surfaces reflect a lot of light， keeping that light from heating
the surface. Now， Shen’s team has figured out a way to make colourful
passive-cooling surfaces. “We can produce red， green and blue，”
says Shen.
“The film has two layers.The top one is crystallized cellulose （纤
维素）， which provides the colour.Different crystal patterns produce
different colours. A different form of cellulose — ethyl cellulose — makes
up the bottom layer.This layer scatters （分散） all the light that leaks
（漏） through the top layer.Both layers help the film release heat into
space. The two-layer approach is what makes this work unique，” says
Lucian Lucia， an expert on biomaterials. “The Cambridge team，” he
says， “achieved a fairly remarkable and simple approach toward
cooling.”
The team made the films one layer at a time. First， they dried a
watery mix of ethyl cellulose into thin sheets. Then they spread a thin
layer of cellulose crystals in water atop this， like icing a cake. As that
“icing” dried， its crystals linked up to form the colourful top layer.
Slight variations in crystal shape will produce different patterns — and
colours.
Under sunlight， the films cooled to 4 ℃ below the air temperature.
At night， the temperature difference was 9 ℃. Even better， Shen’s
team worked out how to make the films in large amounts， which is very
important for their work， notes Ran Zheng， a researcher studying
materials science. Such large-scale production makes this invention more
likely to get used in real life， he explains. If used to help keep buildings
cool in the summer sun， he notes， these coatings might cut the need for
air conditioning.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。剑桥大学研究人员研发出了一种具
有降温效果的彩色薄膜。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。剑桥大学研究人员研发出了一种具
有降温效果的彩色薄膜。
9. What can be learned about the films developed by Shen’s team？
（ ）
A. They are unique in their cooling method.
B. They come in different colours.
C. They take in a lot of sunlight.
D. They heat up in the sun.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Now， Shen’s team has
figured out ...“We can produce red， green and blue，” says Shen.
可知，Qingchen Shen的团队研发的这种新型薄膜有各种颜色。
10. What is Lucian Lucia’s attitude toward the films？（ ）
A. Tolerant. B. Curious.
C. Positive. D. Careful.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第三段最后一句可推知，Lucian
Lucia对该团队研发的薄膜是持肯定态度的。
11. What does Paragraph 4 mainly focus on？（ ）
A. How the films are made.
B. How the films release heat.
C. Why the two-layer structure is efficient.
D. Why the two-layer structure has different patterns.
解析： 段落大意题。通读第四段可知，该段主要介绍了这种
薄膜的具体制作过程。段落中的First、Then和As为常见的流程指
示词。
12. What do Ran Zheng’s words tell us about the films？（ ）
A. They have been welcomed on the market.
B. Their potential application is uncertain.
C. They are important for his work.
D. Their future is promising.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Ran Zheng的话语可知，
Qingchen Shen的团队已经知道如何大量制作这种薄膜，他认为这
一点对该团队的研究工作很重要，使得这项发明更有可能在现实
生活中得到应用。他还指出，如果将这些薄膜用于降低建筑物在
夏季的温度，则可能会减少对空调的需求。由此可推知，Ran
Zheng觉得这种薄膜的未来是充满希望的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
It’s a winter morning in 2032. You’re asleep in your smart home.
13.（ ）.
Waking in the morning
As you open your eyes， you wave your hand and switch on two of
the screens close by. 14.（ ）. And you share some late-night
thoughts with it to email to a colleague. The other screen displays the
morning’s headlines. After breakfast， you put on an outfit， which
helps you monitor your physical and mental health， sending regular
updates to your phone.
On the way
You set off to your nearest transportation site. Your traffic agency app
sends you a warning that your usual journey has changed， due to an all-
day concert in the park. 15.（ ）. Transport systems across the world
are now using artificial intelligence and digital sensors to help analyze the
data relevant to delay issues and respond with timetable changes and
updates to passengers.
At work
When you get to work， instead of going up， you go down. Urban
housing prices remain high， forcing many businesses to locate
themselves in deep-basement offices. 16.（ ）. You find a desk and
head to your first meeting. The meeting is held in the absence of real
colleagues， who attend from around the world as holograms （全息
图）. You wire up your translation earphones and join the discussion with
ease.
17. （ ）
After working for a day， you head up to take an aviation （航空）
taxi. Over the last decade， the sky above you has become busier —
increasingly populated by flying autonomous vehicles under strict air
traffic control rules. After a short wait， your taxi — a lightweight，
electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft — arrives to fly you home.
A. Smart controls
B. It’s time to get up
C. Catching a flight home
D. One brings up your virtual assistant
E. Aviation taxis can charge their batteries while flying
F. Your workspace is several floors in total， each one lower than the last
G. And the app advises you of your new journey by an autonomous
vehicle
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能家居如何从早
上到晚上全方位的服务。
13. B 根据上文可知，这是2032年冬天的一个早晨。你正在智能家
里睡觉。由此推知，B项（该起床了）承接上文，符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能家居如何从早
上到晚上全方位的服务。
14. D 根据空前一句可知， 你打开了附近的两个屏幕。结合下文The
other screen displays the morning’s headlines.可知，空处是在介绍两
个屏幕中的一个。D项（一个会打开你的虚拟助手）符合语境。
15. G 根据空前一句可知，你的交通应用程序向你发出警示：你日
常的行程发生了变化，因为公园里有一个全天的音乐会。G项（该应
用程序将通过自动驾驶汽车为您提供新的行程建议）符合语境。
16. F 根据空前一句可知，由于城市房价居高不下，迫使许多企业将
办公室搬到地下室深处。F项（你的工作区总共有几层，每层都比上
一层低）符合语境。
17. C 根据本空的位置可知，本空为段落主旨句。根据下文After a
short wait ... arrives to fly you home.可知，本段主要介绍如何回家。
C项（赶回家的航班）符合语境。
谢谢观看！UNIT 3 The world of science
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
维度一：品句填词
1.If it is easy for you to get lost， you’d better take a （指南针） with you.
2.The （虚拟的） reality technology now is widely used in our lives.
3.Whenever there is a sale in the supermarket， my mother always ends up buying good （物品） at a low price.
4.Suddenly， a white light （射出） towards my eyes， and I could see nothing.
5. （火药） was used in China as far back as the 11th century.
6.In closing， astronauts must have a determined will and a strong d to explore the universe.
7.One of the biggest inconveniences of an electric vehicle is the long time it takes to recharge the b .
8.You can start a video call by p the call button on the remote control.
维度二：词形转换
1.People experience differences in physical and mental （capable） depending on the time of day.
2.Before an exam， parents are advised to give their children some suggestions to reduce their （press）.
3.The first students will work on projects related to （wear） tech and the Internet of Things.
4.Technological advances mean more information can be delivered online rapidly and （flexible）.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. （别轻易说决不）！ You never know what will happen in the future.
2. （就到处都是垃圾而言）， local people are still unaware of the importance of protecting the environment.
3. （此外）， the more you work out， the more energetic you will become.
4. （是什么） you have always believed？
5. （在人群的欢呼声中），they drove to the palace.
6.I （想要你加入） our club， as it is a great way to keep fit and a good chance to relax ourselves.
维度四：课文语法填空
Dr Richard Fairhurst is 1. author of the book The New Age of Invention.Now he 2. （interview） by the interviewer from Between the Pages.In Richard’s opinion，there 3. （be） golden ages of invention throughout history and he also mentioned the four great 4. （invention） in Ancient China and the great ones in the West.But now most of the new great inventions are tech-based， for example，virtual reality and 5. （wear） tech.6. addition， important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.And a walking house is capable of 7. （use） GPS technology to travel to different places.These 8. （impress） stuff make the interviewer surprised.What inspires Richard 9. （invent） things is recognising a problem 10. needs a solution.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A new technology project in southern Greece is helping visitors experience the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Games. The project used augmented reality （增强现实）， or AR， to recreate temples and competition areas in the ancient city of Olympia. The project lasted for about 18 months with a series of imaging flights to help map areas across Olympia. It was recently launched in the city， one of the world’s major archaeological （考古的） sites. Augmented reality is a technology that can project computer-created images onto special eyeglasses. Through the eyeglasses， the images appear along with other physical objects in the environment.
The project is a partnership between American software maker Microsoft and Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport. The ministry helped Microsoft map and build virtual representations of Olympia. The city was used for nearly a thousand years to host the games in ancient Greece that served as the model for the modern Olympics. “It’s a milestone. That helped us bring technology and culture and history together so we can preserve it，” Microsoft President Brad Smith said. The experience provides users with the chance to virtually walk through the ruins of Olympia. At the Olympic Museum in Athens， people can also use Microsoft’s AR headsets for a similar experience.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis joined a group of schoolchildren who were using the app for the first time. “I’m absolutely excited that we’re able to present to the world a completely new cultural experience using technology to recreate the ancient world of Olympia，” Mitsotakis told The Associated Press. Students from a local middle school looked at statues and buildings that were brought to life on their phones. They were able to virtually visit inside and outside settings to explore where ancient Olympians had competed in different sports. One of the children， Panagiotis Christopoulos， called the project “impressive”. “I think it can help with teaching in schools.” the student said.
1.What’s the function of the special eyeglasses？（ ）
A.Producing impressive images.
B.Changing colours of some objects.
C.Making the environment look clearer.
D.Combining the virtual world with the real one.
2.How did Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport help with the project？（ ）
A.By raising money for it.
B.By promoting and advertising it.
C.By offering virtual representations of Olympia.
D.By hosting different kinds of games in Olympia.
3.What is Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ attitude to the project？（ ）
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable. C.Unconcerned. D.Cautious.
4.What can be the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Digital Project Brings Olympics Birthplace to Life
B.A Technology Project Is Helping Build Modern Olympia
C.The Development and Application of AR in Greece
D.A Good Combination of Modern and Ancient Cultures
B
A driverless train took its first trip around Hamburg， Germany in 2021 and may greatly improve transportation in the city. Acknowledged as the world’s first， the train created by Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn （DB） officially went into service in December.
This is part of a large modernization project for the city’s S-Bahn urban rail. There were no changes to the tracks， as the autonomous （自动的） trains run on the same network as the current trains that have drivers operating them.
“The railroad has arrived in the digital future and Digital Rail for Germany may become a reality. With automated rail operations， we can offer our passengers a significantly expanded and improved service，” said Dr Richard Lutz， CEO of DB.“The new trains can transport up to 30 per cent more passengers and operate on time， and they will be more energy-efficient. They are also encouraged for environmental protection reasons.”
The trains receive signals via radios. There will be drivers present when there are passengers on board but they will only supervise （监督） the run and the passengers. There are now plans to digitize Hamburg’s S-Bahn system entirely by the end of the decade and the government has already decided to put money into new trains and infrastructure improvements.
Autonomous transportation technology is being used in taxis by Waymo， which started as the Google self-driving project in 2009. Other companies that are working on driverless cars include Tesla， GM， Nissan， and Zoox. These cars have to find their ways on roads with the help of GPS technology but driving on a track is much simpler and safer. “The new technology has already been officially approved and， since it features open interfaces （接口）， it can immediately be used by operators worldwide for all types of trains，” said Dr Roland Busch， CEO of Siemens AG. Maybe it’s time for the new autonomous revolution.
5.What’s special about the new trains created by Siemens Mobility and DB？（ ）
A.They share tracks with traditional ones.
B.They use new driverless track systems.
C.They make long-distance trips much safer.
D.They still require human drivers’ operation.
6.What does Dr Richard Lutz mainly want to express in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A.The new trains greatly change the German lifestyle.
B.The digital railroad is spoken highly of by passengers.
C.The new trains benefit both people and the environment.
D.The digital railroad has promoted the development of tourism.
7.What’s the government’s attitude to the development of the new digital technology？（ ）
A.Worried. B.Favorable.
C.Doubtful. D.Disapproving.
8.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Operators have responsibility for ensuring fully autonomous driving.
B.Germany’s design of trains needs to be further improved.
C.American companies see an increasing demand for self-driving taxis.
D.The digital technology has a big potential market.
C
As summer heats up， future homes may cool down， thanks to coatings of brightly coloured nanocrystals （纳米晶体）.Normal coatings， such as paint， heat up in the sun. The new crystal films created by Qingchen Shen’s team get cooler than the air around them when exposed to sunlight. Shen studies materials science at the University of Cambridge.
This cooling method has a long name： passive daytime radiative （辐射的） cooling.Shen’s team didn’t invent the process. Other materials do it too. But until now， only white or mirrored surfaces did this. Such surfaces reflect a lot of light， keeping that light from heating the surface. Now， Shen’s team has figured out a way to make colourful passive-cooling surfaces. “We can produce red， green and blue，” says Shen.
“The film has two layers.The top one is crystallized cellulose （纤维素）， which provides the colour.Different crystal patterns produce different colours. A different form of cellulose — ethyl cellulose — makes up the bottom layer.This layer scatters （分散） all the light that leaks （漏） through the top layer.Both layers help the film release heat into space. The two-layer approach is what makes this work unique，” says Lucian Lucia， an expert on biomaterials. “The Cambridge team，” he says， “achieved a fairly remarkable and simple approach toward cooling.”
The team made the films one layer at a time. First， they dried a watery mix of ethyl cellulose into thin sheets. Then they spread a thin layer of cellulose crystals in water atop this， like icing a cake. As that “icing” dried， its crystals linked up to form the colourful top layer. Slight variations in crystal shape will produce different patterns — and colours.
Under sunlight， the films cooled to 4 ℃ below the air temperature. At night， the temperature difference was 9 ℃. Even better， Shen’s team worked out how to make the films in large amounts， which is very important for their work， notes Ran Zheng， a researcher studying materials science. Such large-scale production makes this invention more likely to get used in real life， he explains. If used to help keep buildings cool in the summer sun， he notes， these coatings might cut the need for air conditioning.
9.What can be learned about the films developed by Shen’s team？（ ）
A.They are unique in their cooling method. B.They come in different colours.
C.They take in a lot of sunlight. D.They heat up in the sun.
10.What is Lucian Lucia’s attitude toward the films？（ ）
A.Tolerant. B.Curious.
C.Positive. D.Careful.
11.What does Paragraph 4 mainly focus on？（ ）
A.How the films are made.
B.How the films release heat.
C.Why the two-layer structure is efficient.
D.Why the two-layer structure has different patterns.
12.What do Ran Zheng’s words tell us about the films？（ ）
A.They have been welcomed on the market.
B.Their potential application is uncertain.
C.They are important for his work.
D.Their future is promising.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
It’s a winter morning in 2032. You’re asleep in your smart home. 13.（ ）.
Waking in the morning
As you open your eyes， you wave your hand and switch on two of the screens close by. 14.（ ）.
And you share some late-night thoughts with it to email to a colleague. The other screen displays the morning’s headlines. After breakfast， you put on an outfit， which helps you monitor your physical and mental health， sending regular updates to your phone.
On the way
You set off to your nearest transportation site. Your traffic agency app sends you a warning that your usual journey has changed， due to an all-day concert in the park. 15.（ ）. Transport systems across the world are now using artificial intelligence and digital sensors to help analyze the data relevant to delay issues and respond with timetable changes and updates to passengers.
At work
When you get to work， instead of going up， you go down. Urban housing prices remain high， forcing many businesses to locate themselves in deep-basement offices. 16.（ ）. You find a desk and head to your first meeting. The meeting is held in the absence of real colleagues， who attend from around the world as holograms （全息图）. You wire up your translation earphones and join the discussion with ease.
17.（ ）
After working for a day， you head up to take an aviation （航空） taxi. Over the last decade， the sky above you has become busier — increasingly populated by flying autonomous vehicles under strict air traffic control rules. After a short wait， your taxi — a lightweight， electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft — arrives to fly you home.
A.Smart controls
B.It’s time to get up
C.Catching a flight home
D.One brings up your virtual assistant
E.Aviation taxis can charge their batteries while flying
F.Your workspace is several floors in total， each one lower than the last
G.And the app advises you of your new journey by an autonomous vehicle
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
基础知识自测
维度一
1.compass 2.virtual 3.stuff 4.shot 5.Gunpowder
6.desire 7.batteries 8.pressing
维度二
1.capability 2.pressure 3.wearable 4.flexibly
维度三
1.Never say never
2.In terms of the rubbish everywhere
3.In addition
4.What is it that
5.With the crowds cheering
6.desire you to join
维度四
1.the 2.is being interviewed 3.have been 4.inventions 5.wearable 6.In 7.using 8.impressive 9.to invent 10.that/which
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了希腊政府与微软公司合作，通过AR技术让游客体验奥运会的发源地。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Augmented reality is a technology ... in the environment.可知，通过眼镜，虚拟图像与真实环境融合在一起。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，文体部帮助此项目绘制并构建了奥林匹亚的虚拟图像。
3.B 观点态度题。根据第三段中Kyriakos Mitsotakis对美联社说的话可知，基里亚科斯·米佐塔基斯对此项目很支持。
4.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一项新科技，它可以帮助游客身临其境地体验奥运会的发源地。 因此，A项最适合作文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了数字技术的发展促进了德国无人驾驶火车投入运营。
5.A 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，这种新型火车与传统的列车共用轨道。
6.C 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这种新型火车对人们和环境都是有益的。
7.B 观点态度题。根据第四段最后一句可知，政府决定对新火车和基础设施的改进投钱，因此对这种新技术的发展持肯定的态度。
8.D 段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知，最后一段主要围绕着这项新技术在世界各地的运营商中的广泛使用展开。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。剑桥大学研究人员研发出了一种具有降温效果的彩色薄膜。
9.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Now， Shen’s team has figured out ...“We can produce red， green and blue，” says Shen.可知，Qingchen Shen的团队研发的这种新型薄膜有各种颜色。
10.C 观点态度题。根据第三段最后一句可推知，Lucian Lucia对该团队研发的薄膜是持肯定态度的。
11.A 段落大意题。通读第四段可知，该段主要介绍了这种薄膜的具体制作过程。段落中的First、Then和As为常见的流程指示词。
12.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Ran Zheng的话语可知，Qingchen Shen的团队已经知道如何大量制作这种薄膜，他认为这一点对该团队的研究工作很重要，使得这项发明更有可能在现实生活中得到应用。他还指出，如果将这些薄膜用于降低建筑物在夏季的温度，则可能会减少对空调的需求。由此可推知，Ran Zheng觉得这种薄膜的未来是充满希望的。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能家居如何从早上到晚上全方位的服务。
13.B 根据上文可知，这是2032年冬天的一个早晨。你正在智能家里睡觉。由此推知，B项（该起床了）承接上文，符合语境。
14.D 根据空前一句可知， 你打开了附近的两个屏幕。结合下文The other screen displays the morning’s headlines.可知，空处是在介绍两个屏幕中的一个。D项（一个会打开你的虚拟助手）符合语境。
15.G 根据空前一句可知，你的交通应用程序向你发出警示：你日常的行程发生了变化，因为公园里有一个全天的音乐会。G项（该应用程序将通过自动驾驶汽车为您提供新的行程建议）符合语境。
16.F 根据空前一句可知，由于城市房价居高不下，迫使许多企业将办公室搬到地下室深处。F项（你的工作区总共有几层，每层都比上一层低）符合语境。
17.C 根据本空的位置可知，本空为段落主旨句。根据下文After a short wait ... arrives to fly you home.可知，本段主要介绍如何回家。C项（赶回家的航班）符合语境。
4 / 5Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
The New Age of Invention
Interviewer：Good evening， and welcome to Between the Pages.This evening， [1]I’ll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst， whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published.Welcome， Richard！
Richard：Thank you.[2]It’s a pleasure to be here.
Interviewer：I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before.[3]It suggests that the present① day is a new age for inventions， but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
Richard：Well， that’s an interesting point②.[4]There have been golden ages of invention throughout history.Think of③ the four great inventions in Ancient China：gunpowder④， papermaking， printing and the compass⑤.These things changed the world forever.Then there were the great Western inventions：the steam engine， the telephone and the radio.And now， we [5]find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
[1]句中I’ll be talking to ...为将来进行时；whose引导定语从句，在从句中作new book的定语。
[2]It’s a pleasure to do sth很高兴做某事。It是形式主语，动词不定式短语是真正的主语。
[3]suggest此处意思是“表明”，that引导宾语从句；另外，suggest还可以表示“建议”。
[4]There be句型的现在完成时形式。
[5]find oneself in ...发现自己处于……的状态，为“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech-based？
Richard：A lot， yes.For example， advances in virtual reality⑥ and wearable tech⑦， as well as⑧ the flexible⑨ battery⑩， mean we should soon be seeing further developments .In addition ， important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power .
Interviewer：Can you give us some examples ？
Richard：Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.In terms of the environment， [6]it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places， [7]with computing technology controlling its “legs”.What’s more ， huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly ， too.
[6]it is possible to do sth做某事是可能的。
[7]with的复合结构作状语。computing technology为宾语，controlling its “legs”为动词-ing短语作宾语补足语。
Interviewer：Impressive stuff ！I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor yourself.Is that correct？
Richard：Yes， I am， but I’m only one member of a big team — most inventors now work as part of big international teams.
Interviewer：I see .So [8]what is it that inspires us to invent things？
Richard：Most inventions start with recognising a problem [9]that needs a solution.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times， [10]which much later developed into the car.Now， reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles.But [11]what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create， and that’s the real spirit of invention.
Interviewer：One last question.This is [12]the one everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine？
Richard：I think [13]you’ve been watching too many movies！Nothing like this has been invented yet and I’d say we’re a long way from an invention like that at the moment！But， as they say， “Never say never ！”
[8]强调句的特殊疑问句形式：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that ...？
[9]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词a problem， that在从句中作主语，不可以省略。
[10]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the wheel， which在从句中作主语。
[11]what引导主语从句，what在从句中作主语；that引导表语从句，不可省略。
[12]the one为替代词，指代前面的question；everyone really wants to know为省略了关系词的定语从句。
[13]have been doing sth 是现在完成进行时，表示从过去某时开始一直持续到现在的动作。
【读文清障】
①present adj.当前的；在场的
②point n.观点
point of view 观点
③think of 想到，想起
④gunpowder n.火药
⑤compass n.指南针，罗盘
⑥virtual adj.虚拟的，模拟的
virtual reality 虚拟现实
⑦wearable tech
可穿戴技术
⑧as well as 也；还；除……之外（也）；而且
⑨flexible adj.易弯曲的，柔韧的
⑩battery n.电池（复数为batteries）
further developments
进一步的发展
in addition 除此之外，另外
thanks to 多亏，幸亏，由于
increasing adj.不断增长的
power n.能力；功率；力量；权力；强国
give sb some examples 给某人举例说明
replacement n.代替；替换，替代品
replace v.代替；取代
in terms of 在……方面；就……而言
intelligent adj.聪明的；理解力强的
capable adj.有能力的
be capable of doing sth
有能力做某事
what’s more 而且；此外
eco-friendly adj.环保的，对环境无害的
stuff n.东西，物品
inventor n.发明家
invent v.发明
work as作为
I see 我明白了
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
start with 从……开始
no doubt 无疑地；很可能，确实地
develop into 发展成，演化为
reduced adj.减少的
environmental adj.环境的，与环境有关的
lead to 通向，导致
have an desire to do sth 有做某事的欲望
never say never 别轻易说决不
【参考译文】
新发明时代
采访人：晚上好，欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚的嘉宾是理查德·费尔赫斯特博士，他的新书《新发明时代》刚刚出版。欢迎您，理查德！
理查德：谢谢！很高兴能来到这里。
采访人：我猜已经有人就书名向您提问了。书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代，但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德：嗯，这个观点很有意思。纵观历史，我们经历过很多发明创造的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。它们永远地改变了世界。而后西方也出现了蒸汽机、电话、广播等伟大的发明。而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
采访人：所以大多数伟大的新发明都是科技产品吗？
理查德：是的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴科技设备与柔性电池技术的进步意味着我们很快会看到更多相关领域的产品研发。此外，得益于不断强化的计算机能力，医药与环境科学也取得了重要进展。
采访人：您能给我们举几个例子吗？
理查德：当然可以。3D打印机之类的新发明已经应用于制作移植心脏与部分骨骼。在环境领域，建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双腿”。此外，太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
采访人：真是了不起的发明！我听说您自己也是个发明家。是这样吗？
理查德：是的。但我只是一个大型团队中的一分子——大多数发明家现在都在大型国际团队中工作。
采访人：明白了。那么是什么激励着我们进行发明创造呢？
理查德：发现某个需要解决的问题，这是绝大多数发明的起点。古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此，后来演变为汽车。现在，能源供应紧缩与环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过有一点依旧重要，就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望，而这正是真正的发明精神。
采访人：最后一个问题，也是大家都很想知道的：会有人发明出时光机吗？
理查德：我觉得您是电影看多了！目前还没有类似的发明，而且我认为，我们离这样的发明还远着呢！不过，就像人们说的：“凡事没有绝对！”
第一步：析架构理清脉络
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
1.What is the theme of the text about？（ ）
A.The book The New Age of Invention has been published.
B.The present day is a new age for inventions.
C.The great age of invention is over.
D.There have been the golden ages of invention throughout history.
2.Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient China？（ ）
A.To prove the golden ages of invention in history.
B.To tell us the importance of the four inventions.
C.To share his knowledge about the four inventions.
D.To compare them with the great Western inventions.
3.What new inventions are NOT mentioned in the text？（ ）
A.Virtual reality and wearable tech.
B.The flexible battery and the 3D printers.
C.The inventions made by Richard.
D.The replacement of human organs.
4.What’s Richard’s attitude to inventing a time machine？（ ）
A.Negative. B.Optimistic.
C.Critical. D.Supportive.
5.What do we know about the new great inventions today？（ ）
A.All of them are tech-based.
B.Computer technology helps a lot.
C.The solar technology is always eco-friendly.
D.A solution to a problem is an invention.
第三步：品语言妙笔生辉
1.Read the passage carefully and find the sentences describing the advances in medicine and environmental science.
2.Read the passage carefully and find the sentence describing the real spirit of invention.
3.Read the passage carefully and find the sentences showing positive predictions about the future.
第四步：拓思维品质提升
1.Do you think the present day is a new age for inventions？Why？
2.What should you do in the new age of invention？
第五步：析难句表达升级
1.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions， but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
句式分析 本句是一个并列复合句，but前的分句为复合句，that the present day is a new age for inventions为that引导的 从句；but后的分句也是复合句，that the great age of invention is over也是一个由that引导的 从句。
自主翻译
2.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car.
句式分析 句中the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times是表语；no doubt为副词短语修饰主句；which much later developed into the car是which引导的 从句，修饰the wheel。
自主翻译
Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
press v.按，压；敦促 n.压，按；出版社；报刊；新闻界
【教材原句】 Presently I am going to press the lever， and off the machine will go.It will vanish， pass into future time， and disappear.
我马上就要按下这个操纵杆，机器将会飞出去。它会消失不见，来到将来时间，又失踪。
【用法】
（1）press sb to do sth 催促某人做某事 press ...against/to ... 把……压/挤/贴在…… （2）pressure n. 压力 put pressure on sb 给某人施加压力 under pressure 在压力之下，承受压力 peer pressure 同龄压力 under the pressure of 在……的压力下
【佳句】 Out of curiosity， the little girl pressed her nose against/to the shop window.
出于好奇，小女孩把她的鼻子贴在商店的橱窗上。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The final exams can be really stressful， causing a lot of anxiety and （press） among students.
②The committee pressed the volunteers （reveal） more information about the mysterious donor.
【写美】 补全句子
③I know studying is very important， but my parents .
我知道学习很重要，但父母给我施加了太多的压力。
capable adj.有能力的
【教材原句】 It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places， with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双腿”。
【用法】
（1）be capable of （doing） sth 有能力（做）某事 （2）capability n. 能力；才能 the capability to do/of doing sth 做某事的能力 beyond one’s capability 超出某人的能力
【佳句】 Considering my personal conditions，I confidently think I am capable of doing it myself.
考虑到我的个人情况，我自信地认为我有能力自己做这件事。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①This work needs patience and skills，which is beyond my （capable）.
②Well educated， the pianist is capable playing various songs on the piano.
【写美】 补全句子
③ ， I have no difficulty communicating with foreign visitors.
我能说一口流利的英语，与外国游客交流没有困难。（自荐信）
desire n.渴望，欲望 vt.渴望，希望；要求
【教材原句】 But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create， and that’s the real spirit of invention.
不过有一点依旧重要，就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望，而这正是真正的发明精神。
【用法】
（1）have a strong desire meet/satisfy one’s desire（s） 满足某人的愿望 （2）desire to do sth 渴望做某事 desire sb to do sth 想要某人做某事 desire that ...（should） do sth 要求……（应该）做某事
【佳句】 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire for online learning.我们的学生来自不同的背景，但都渴望在线学习。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I desire that he （call） me on Monday morning.
②Many people desire （have） a robot in the digital times.
③The disappointed twins desired their father （tell） them how to make sandwiches， and he nodded.
【写美】 补全句子
④Knowing you ， I’d like to offer you some suggestions.
得知你很想学好汉语，我想给你一些建议。（建议信）
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构
【教材原句】 And now， we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
【用法】
（1）“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构的常见类型： find＋宾语＋ （2）在“find＋形式宾语it＋宾语补足语”结构中，宾语补足语通常是名词或形容词，真正的宾语往往是动词不定式。
【品悟】 Entering the yard， I found the ground covered with lots of fallen leaves.
进入院子，我发现地上覆盖着许多落叶。
【写美】 微写作
①很长一段时间之后，我发现这个年轻人很有能力。
After a long time， I .
②当她到家时，她发现她的宠物猫躺在院子里。
When she arrived home， she in the yard.
③我发现在这么狭窄的地方建个喷水池是不可能的。
I a fountain in such a narrow place.
句型公式：with复合结构
【教材原句】 It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places， with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双腿”。
【用法】
句中的with computing technology controlling its “legs”是with复合结构，在句中作伴随状语。with复合结构在句中可作定语和状语，表示原因、时间、条件、伴随、方式等。 with复合结构的构成： ①with＋宾语＋介词短语/形容词/副词 ②with＋宾语＋doing（表示主动、进行） ③with＋宾语＋done（表示被动、完成） ④with＋宾语＋to do（表示将要发生）
【品悟】 With an important meeting to attend， I can’t go climbing with you the day after tomorrow.
因为有一个重要的会议要参加，后天我不能和你去爬山了。
【写美】 微写作/句式升级
①他胳膊下夹着一本书走出了图书馆。
He went out of the library .
②有导游带我们参观这些景点，我们玩得很开心。
the scenic spots， we had a good time.
③整个下午他都关着门待在房间里，谁也不想见。
All the afternoon， he stayed in the room ， not wanting to see anyone.
④Because more and more forests were damaged，some animals and plants are facing the danger of dying out.
→ ，some animals and plants are facing the danger of dying out.
句型公式：强调句的特殊疑问句：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that ...？
【教材原句】 So what is it that inspires us to invent things？那么是什么激励着我们进行发明创造呢？
【用法】
本句为强调句的特殊疑问句，其基本结构为：疑问词＋is/was＋it＋that ...？ （1）强调句的基本结构：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that （指人时可用who）＋其他成分。被强调部分通常是句子的主语、宾语和状语。 （2）强调句的一般疑问句：Is/Was＋it＋被强调部分＋that （强调人时可用who） ...？ （3）not ...until ...引导的时间状语从句的强调句：It is/was not until＋被强调部分＋that＋其他成分。 （4）强调句的判断方法：把it is/was及that 去掉，调整后依然是一个完整的句子；否则，就不是强调句。 （5）在强调句中，当强调主语时，其后的谓语动词应同被强调成分的人称和数保持一致。
【品悟】 It is not the story itself but what is reflected in the story that counts.重要的不是故事本身，而是故事中所反映的东西。
【写美】 微写作/句式升级
①是什么让他的父母如此高兴？
made his parents so happy？
②是不是因为杰克上学迟到，史密斯先生生气了？
Mr Smith got angry？
③正是你的责任感对这些儿童的教育产生了巨大的影响。
has made a great difference to the education of these children.
④He didn’t realise the importance of learning English well until he went to America as an exchange student.
→ he realised the importance of learning English well.（强调句）
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
【文本透析·剖语篇】
第一步
1.title 2.past 3.gunpowder 4.the compass
5.the telephone 6.tech-based 7.walking house
8.inventors 9.solution 10.create
第二步
1－5 BACBB
第三步
1.（1）New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.
（2）In terms of the environment， it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.
（3）It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places， with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
（4）What’s more， huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly， too.
2.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create， and that’s the real spirit of invention.
3.（1）For example， advances in virtual reality and wearable tech， as well as the flexible battery， mean we should soon be seeing further developments.
（2）But， as they say， “Never say never！”
第四步
1.Yes， I do.Thanks to computer power， important advances have been made.
2.As a senior high school student， I should make full use of time to learn knowledge.
第五步
1.宾语 宾语
书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代，但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
2.非限制性定语
古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此，后来演变为汽车。
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①pressure ②to reveal ③put too much pressure on me
2.①capability ②of ③Capable of speaking/With a capability to speak fluent English
3.①（should） call ②to have ③to tell
④have a strong desire to learn Chinese well
重点句型解构
1.①found the young man （to be） very capable ②found her pet cat lying ③find it impossible to build
2.①with a book under his arm
②With a guide showing us around ③with the door closed
④With more and more forests damaged
3.①What was it that ②Was it because Jack came late for school that ③It is your sense of responsibility that
④It was not until he went to America as an exchange student that
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