Section 10 聚焦单元主题活动·发展语言交际技能
1
语言技能 Listening
主题活动 科技发明
(一)听第1段材料，回答第1、2题。
1．Why did scientists invent the robot
A．To study seabirds.
B．To protect seabirds.
C．To accompany seabirds.
2．How did seabirds react to the robot
A．They refused it.
B．They ignored it.
C．They accepted it.
(二)听第2段材料，判断正(T)误(F)。
1．The woman's mother uses machines to do chores.( )
2．Robots will replace all human workers in future.( )
3．The real teachers will not be needed in the future.( )
4．The man's view on technology is the same as the woman's.( )
(三)听第3段材料，补全下面表格。
What is the technology used for？ Detecting ①
Where will the invention be used？ California and ②
What's special for the new detection system？ It can sense a fire the size of a ③ .
What does the woman think more important？ The ④ in the forests.
2
语言技能 Looking and Speaking
主题活动 日常发明
1．What are the pictures above about
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2．Can you say something about the inventions in daily life？(The answers may vary.)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3
语言技能 Reading and Speaking
主题活动 技术创新
Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has spent much of his time seeking artistic solutions to our environmental problems.His past projects include a “Smog Free Tower” to clean polluted air and “Gates of Light”， which uses the headlamps of passing cars to light up the 60 floodgates of the Afsluitdijk, a major dam in the Netherlands.Now, he is hoping to use his skills to solve a pressing global problem — space junk!
Scientists estimate that there are over 500,000 pieces of space junk.To deal with the problem, Roosegaarde intends to achieve his goal by educating the public about the urgency of the situation and coming up with possible solutions.The project called the Space Waste Lab started in October 2018 with a laser (激光) show in the Netherlands.The unique outdoor artwork of LEDs used real time tracking information to point at pieces of space junk floating at altitudes of 200 to 20,000 kilometers.The experience was designed to make the public know more about how much space junk there is.
To find a solution, the designer has been thinking with experts.One of the projects being considered is “Shooting Stars”， which attempts to reintroduce the trash to the atmosphere in a controlled way.Upon re entry, the waste would burn in the atmosphere like a shooting star.Roosegaarde envisages that if successful, burning space trash could someday replace fireworks at large public events!
In September 2018, the RemoveDEBRIS satellite successfully sent a net to catch a target while orbiting at an altitude of about 300 kilometers.Sometime this year, the spacecraft will send a harpoon (鱼叉) that has been designed to remove space trash.At the end of its task, RemoveDEBRIS will release a sail to bring the satellite itself and hopefully some trash back into the atmosphere where it will burn up.
Questions：
1．What can we infer about Daan Roosegaarde？( )
A．He is too aggressive to put forward good plans.
B．He is creative in solving environmental problems.
C．He is fond of spending all of his time learning art skills.
D．He is sensitive to art reflected in environmental projects.
2．What is the function of a sail？( )
A．Bringing the satellite to atmosphere to burn.
B．Keeping trash traveling along its own orbit.
C．Taking the satellite away from atmosphere.
D．Removing space trash out of the capsule.
3．Why was a laser show held in October 2018
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4．What does the underlined word “envisages” in paragraph 3 probably mean
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4
语言技能 Reading and Writing
主题活动 创新比赛
阅读下面短文，根据短文后的问题续写文章。
The school festival was buzzing with excitement, all because of a new contest called “Innovate Your Way”. This contest was all about making a costume that was as unique and creative as possible, showcasing what one loves the most.
Lily Adams was surrounded by classmates with cool ideas. One classmate said excitedly, “I'm going to be the whole solar system, with planets circling around me！” One boasted (吹嘘), “I'll redefine innovation. I will become a walking smartphone from the future, showing the digital age with interactive apps and games.”
Meanwhile, another one came up with the idea to dress up as a live weather forecast. He planned to attach LED screens to his outfit, displaying different weather patterns. This costume would not just show the weather but also change with real time updates, combining technology and creativity in a way the festival had never seen.
Feeling overwhelmed, Lily wasn't sure what to do. Her friends had such amazing ideas, and she hadn't even picked a costume yet. She shared her worries with her friend Noah, saying, “I can't make up my mind. Every idea seems too hard to do or just not exciting enough.”
Noah, always wise, had a great suggestion. “Why don't you make a costume about gardening You love it, and it's something unique to you，” he said. Lily was unsure because the contest was just a few days away. “I don't know if there's enough time to make something like that from the beginning，” she worried. But Noah encouraged her, “You have a special talent for making something wonderful out of simple things. Use what's around you.”
Inspired by Noah's words, Lily thought over her collection of plants and flowers. Arriving home, she noticed the pile of old gardening magazines and a forgotten green tarp (防水布) in the garage.
As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root ...
Paragraph 1: What do you think Lily's idea What would she do How would she use her collection of plants and flowers to make a costume How would she feel when making it
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: What do you think would happen when the day of the contest finally arrived Would Lily's costume attract the judges Would Lily won the first place in the contest How would she feel after the contest
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Section 10 聚焦单元主题活动·发展语言交际技能
Listening
(一)1～2 AC
(二)1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T
(三)①forest fires ②Australia ③car ④animals
附：听力材料
(Text 1)
W: Do you know, Jack Scientists in Antarctica have used a new invention to help them study seabirds closely — a tiny robot on wheels that looks like a baby bird.
M: Yes. I once saw it on TV. The robot is similar to those used in the exploration of the moon. Scientists, working some distance away, controlled every movement the robot made.
W: You're right. It was immediately accepted by seabirds' families as one of them. The adults even sang to it, though to their disappointment, the “baby” didn't reply.
M: That's funny! Scientists are now working on a new model with one important improvement — it will be able to play seabird songs.
(Text 2)
M: People in modern times are much luckier than before. Do you think so
W: Absolutely. Especially when we compare the technology before with the modern technology in our life now.
M: Does your mother use a washing machine or other machines to do her chores
W: Yes, she does. She uses machines to do almost all of the household chores. She never has a maid.
M: Hmm, technology is really helpful, but do you think that robots will replace humans or cause unemployment in the future
W: Well, it is hard to tell. In some cases, robots will take over jobs that are dangerous for human workers.
M: What about teaching machines or machine teachers
W: Machine teachers will be truly useful, but I still guess the role of real teachers is very much needed. As a machine is only a piece of equipment, it has no personal approach in teaching and cannot precisely teach students.
M: I can't agree more. It is generally believed that teaching is as much an art as it is a science.
(Text 3)
W: We're developing a new technology that can detect forest fires as soon as they start.
M: Given how many fires there have been recently, it's something the world desperately needs.
W: Indeed. In 2020 alone, California has had over 8,600 fires, losing roughly 4% of the state's trees. The other place where it will be useful is Australia. At the start of the year, there were 50 separate bushfires.
M: So how will your new detection system work
W: We're going to use a new range of satellites which have heat cameras.
M: Don't other satellites have those
W: Yes, but they can only detect a fire the size of a football field. The new one can sense a fire the size of a car. It will give firefighters enough time to stop it before it gets too big. If they get the plane up in time they could stop it dead.
M: If it works, I really hope you get recognition for it.
W: I just want to try and stop trees from burning, and more importantly, protect the poor animals that live in them.
M: I know, we often only consider the human cost, never the animal one.
Looking and Speaking
1．The pictures are about some creative inventions in daily life.
2．Some innovative gizmos (小物件) in life can not only stimulate people's interest, but also bring some fun to life and inspire people to love life.
Reading and Speaking
1．B 2.A
3．To raise public awareness of the amount of space trash.
4．Imagines.
Reading and Writing
Paragraph 1：
She would create a costume that showcased her love for gardening! She quickly gathered all the materials she needed — leaves, flowers, and even some small plants. With Noah's advice in mind, she started to work on her costume, carefully arranging the plants and flowers to create a beautiful garden scene. It was hard work, but Lily loved every minute of it. She spent hours perfecting her creation, adding little details here and there until it was just right.
Paragraph 2：
The day of the contest finally arrived. Lily was nervous as she walked onto the stage, but as soon as she saw the look of amazement on the judges' faces, she knew she had made the right choice. Her costume was unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. It was a living, breathing garden, complete with real plants and flowers. The judges were blown away by her creativity and originality, and Lily won the first place in the contest! From that day on, Lily felt more confident in herself and her abilities.(共111张PPT)
Section 10 聚焦单元主题活动·
发展语言交际技能
目 录
1 语言技能 Listening
2 语言技能 Looking and Speaking
3 语言技能 Reading and Speaking
课时检测
4 语言技能 Reading and Writing
阅读理解拓展练
语言技能 Listening
1
语言技能 Listening
1
主题活动 科技发明
√
(一)听第1段材料，回答第1、2题。
1．Why did scientists invent the robot
A．To study seabirds.
B．To protect seabirds.
C．To accompany seabirds.
√
2．How did seabirds react to the robot
A．They refused it.
B．They ignored it.
C．They accepted it.
F
T
F
(二)听第2段材料，判断正(T)误(F)。
1．The woman's mother uses machines to do chores. ( )
2．Robots will replace all human workers in future. ( )
3．The real teachers will not be needed in the future. ( )
4．The man's view on technology is the same as the woman's. ( )
T
(三)听第3段材料，补全下面表格。
What is the technology used for？ Detecting ①___________
Where will the invention be used？ California and ②_________
What's special for the new detection system？ It can sense a fire the size of a ③____.
What does the woman think more important？ The ④________ in the forests.
forest fires
Australia
car
animals
附：听力材料
(Text 1)
W: Do you know, Jack Scientists in Antarctica have used a new invention to help them study seabirds closely — a tiny robot on wheels that looks like a baby bird.
M: Yes. I once saw it on TV. The robot is similar to those used in the exploration of the moon. Scientists, working some distance away, controlled every movement the robot made.
W: You're right. It was immediately accepted by seabirds' families as one of them. The adults even sang to it, though to their disappointment, the “baby” didn't reply.
M: That's funny! Scientists are now working on a new model with one important improvement — it will be able to play seabird songs.
(Text 2)
M: People in modern times are much luckier than before. Do you think so
W: Absolutely. Especially when we compare the technology before with the modern technology in our life now.
M: Does your mother use a washing machine or other machines to do her chores
W: Yes, she does. She uses machines to do almost all of the household chores. She never has a maid.
M: Hmm, technology is really helpful, but do you think that robots will replace humans or cause unemployment in the future
W: Well, it is hard to tell. In some cases, robots will take over jobs that are dangerous for human workers.
M: What about teaching machines or machine teachers
W: Machine teachers will be truly useful, but I still guess the role of real teachers is very much needed. As a machine is only a piece of equipment, it has no personal approach in teaching and cannot precisely teach students.
M: I can't agree more. It is generally believed that teaching is as much an art as it is a science.
(Text 3)
W: We're developing a new technology that can detect forest fires as soon as they start.
M: Given how many fires there have been recently, it's something the world desperately needs.
W: Indeed. In 2020 alone, California has had over 8,600 fires, losing roughly 4% of the state's trees. The other place where it will be useful is Australia. At the start of the year, there were 50 separate bushfires.
M: So how will your new detection system work
W: We're going to use a new range of satellites which have heat cameras.
M: Don't other satellites have those
W: Yes, but they can only detect a fire the size of a football field. The new one can sense a fire the size of a car. It will give firefighters enough time to stop it before it gets too big. If they get the plane up in time they could stop it dead.
M: If it works, I really hope you get recognition for it.
W: I just want to try and stop trees from burning, and more importantly, protect the poor animals that live in them.
M: I know, we often only consider the human cost, never the animal one.
语言技能 Looking and Speaking
2
语言技能 Looking and Speaking
2
主题活动 日常发明
1．What are the pictures above about
___________________________________________________
2．Can you say something about the inventions in daily life？(The answers may vary.)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The pictures are about some creative inventions in daily life.
Some innovative gizmos (小物件) in life can not only stimulate people's interest, but also bring some fun to life and inspire people to love life.
语言技能 Reading and Speaking
3
语言技能 Reading and Speaking
3
主题活动 技术创新
Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde has spent much of his time seeking artistic solutions to our environmental problems.His past projects include a “Smog Free Tower” to clean polluted air and “Gates of Light”， which uses the headlamps of passing cars to light up the 60 floodgates of the Afsluitdijk, a major dam in the Netherlands.Now, he is hoping to use his skills to solve a pressing global problem — space junk!
Scientists estimate that there are over 500,000 pieces of space junk.To deal with the problem, Roosegaarde intends to achieve his goal by educating the public about the urgency of the situation and coming up with possible solutions.The project called the Space Waste Lab started in October 2018 with a laser (激光) show in the Netherlands.The unique outdoor artwork of LEDs used real-time tracking information to point at pieces of space junk floating at altitudes of 200 to 20,000 kilometers.The experience was designed to make the public know more about how much space junk there is.
To find a solution, the designer has been thinking with experts.One of the projects being considered is “Shooting Stars”， which attempts to reintroduce the trash to the atmosphere in a controlled way.Upon re-entry, the waste would burn in the atmosphere like a shooting star.Roosegaarde envisages that if successful, burning space trash could someday replace fireworks at large public events!
In September 2018, the RemoveDEBRIS satellite successfully sent a net to catch a target while orbiting at an altitude of about 300 kilometers.Sometime this year, the spacecraft will send a harpoon (鱼叉) that has been designed to remove space trash.At the end of its task, RemoveDEBRIS will release a sail to bring the satellite itself and hopefully some trash back into the atmosphere where it will burn up.
Questions：
1．What can we infer about Daan Roosegaarde
A．He is too aggressive to put forward good plans.
B．He is creative in solving environmental problems.
C．He is fond of spending all of his time learning art skills.
D．He is sensitive to art reflected in environmental projects.
√
2．What is the function of a sail
A．Bringing the satellite to atmosphere to burn.
B．Keeping trash traveling along its own orbit.
C．Taking the satellite away from atmosphere.
D．Removing space trash out of the capsule.
√
3．Why was a laser show held in October 2018
_______________________________________________
4．What does the underlined word “envisages” in paragraph 3 probably mean
___________
To raise public awareness of the amount of space trash.
Imagines.
语言技能 Reading and Writing
4
语言技能 Reading and Writing
4
主题活动 创新比赛
阅读下面短文，根据短文后的问题续写文章。
The school festival was buzzing with excitement, all because of a new contest called “Innovate Your Way”. This contest was all about making a costume that was as unique and creative as possible, showcasing what one loves the most.
Lily Adams was surrounded by classmates with cool ideas. One classmate said excitedly, “I'm going to be the whole solar system, with planets circling around me！” One boasted (吹嘘), “I'll redefine innovation. I will become a walking smartphone from the future, showing the digital age with interactive apps and games.”
Meanwhile, another one came up with the idea to dress up as a live weather forecast. He planned to attach LED screens to his outfit, displaying different weather patterns. This costume would not just show the weather but also change with real-time updates, combining technology and creativity in a way the festival had never seen.
Feeling overwhelmed, Lily wasn't sure what to do. Her friends had such amazing ideas, and she hadn't even picked a costume yet. She shared her worries with her friend Noah, saying, “I can't make up my mind. Every idea seems too hard to do or just not exciting enough.”
Noah, always wise, had a great suggestion. “Why don't you make a costume about gardening You love it, and it's something unique to you，” he said. Lily was unsure because the contest was just a few days away. “I don't know if there's enough time to make something like that from the beginning，” she worried. But Noah encouraged her, “You have a special talent for making something wonderful out of simple things. Use what's around you.”
Inspired by Noah's words, Lily thought over her collection of plants and flowers. Arriving home, she noticed the pile of old gardening magazines and a forgotten green tarp (防水布) in the garage.
As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root ...
Paragraph 1: What do you think Lily's idea What would she do How would she use her collection of plants and flowers to make a costume How would she feel when making it
She would create a costume that showcased her love for gardening! She quickly gathered all the materials she needed — leaves, flowers, and even some small plants. With Noah's advice in mind, she started to work on her costume, carefully arranging the plants and flowers to create a beautiful garden scene. It was hard work, but Lily loved every minute of it. She spent hours perfecting her creation, adding little details here and there until it was just right.
Paragraph 2: What do you think would happen when the day of the contest finally arrived Would Lily's costume attract the judges Would Lily won the first place in the contest How would she feel after the contest
The day of the contest finally arrived. Lily was nervous as she walked onto the stage, but as soon as she saw the look of amazement on the judges' faces, she knew she had made the right choice. Her costume was unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. It was a living, breathing garden, complete with real plants and flowers. The judges were blown away by her creativity and originality, and Lily won the first place in the contest! From that day on, Lily felt more confident in herself and her abilities.
课时检测
单元语基回顾性盘查
Ⅰ.根据汉语提示写出单词——单词拼写
1．We __________ (发起) a big advertising campaign to promote our new toothpaste.
2．During her film career, she acquired a reputation as an ___________ (直言不讳的) woman.
3．He wanted nothing for himself but to be the _________ (谦卑的) servant of his country.
launched
outspoken
humble
4．His future depends on the ________ (结果) of the elections.
5．Of course, there are some technical challenges to _________ (克服)．
6．The workers expected to share out a year-end ________ (分红)．
7．I offered to give them a lift but they ________ (拒绝)．
8．She and Frank had never got around to opening a ______ (共有的) account.
outcome
overcome
bonus
declined
joint
Ⅱ.在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式——词形转换
1．We found further _________ (science) evidence for this theory.
2．A local businessman stepped in with a large _________ (donate) for the school.
3．Although he ___________ (subsequent) became a successful businessman, his criminal past caught up with him.
scientific
donation
subsequently
4．It will be many years before anyone can predict a hurricane's behaviour with much __________ (accurate)．
5．This is certainly a __________ (theory) risk but in practice there is seldom a problem.
6．As a __________ (biology), he has made great contributions.
7．Services could be operated more ___________ (efficient) and economically.
accuracy
theoretical
biologist
efficiently
8．All of us applauded the __________ (propose) that every cent should be used where it is needed most.
9．The government hopes the court will announce its _________
(find) before the end of the month.
10．According to the theory of _________ (relative), nothing can travel faster than light.
proposal
findings
relativity
Ⅲ.在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式——动词形式变化
1．The Students' Union appeals to all the students ____________
(donate) money to the disaster-hit area.
2．The patient _____________ (perceive) to have difficulty in breathing.
3．It ____________ (propose) to pay the money from public funds.
to donate
was perceived
was proposed
4．We should face the challenges we meet with in our life bravely and struggle _____________ (overcome) them.
5．I intended to repay her for her help, but she ________ (decline)．
6．They can be cooked by _______(boil), steaming, frying or baking.
7．He soon uncovered a three-ring system around the ___________
(explode) star.
to overcome
declined
boiling
exploded
8．The speed of the machine may ___________(regulate) to pace the packing operation.
9．___________ (preserve) this valuable species, the Siberian Tiger Park was built in 1996 in Heilongjiang Province.
10．Letters from Father Christmas is a collection of letters written and __________ (illustrate) by J．R.R.Tolkien.
be regulated
To preserve
illustrated
Ⅳ.在空白处填入方框中的短语——选词填空
instead of, in spite of, because of, one another, not to mention, turn to, at the age of, as a result, nothing like, with the development of
1．They love labour and help ______________.
2．We can have someone to _________ when in trouble.
3．The match will go on ____________ the bad weather.
one another
turn to
in spite of
4．There he caught fever and died ____________ 33.
5．___________ helping her, his explanation only mixed her up.
6．_______________________ the Internet, online education has caught on.
7．She survived _____________ a plentiful supply of fresh water.
8．There's _____________ volunteering to help you to experience the real meaning of the holiday.
at the age of
Instead of
With the development of
because of
nothing like
9．The railway network will definitely create more opportunities for business, _________________ the better communication among those countries.
10．___________, many species are quickly dying out.
not to mention
As a result
Ⅴ.根据要求改写句子——句型转换
1．Will he come to the party I have no idea.(合并为含有同位语从句的复合句)
→__________________________________________
2．As time went by, he realized the importance of honesty.(改为with复合结构)
→_________________, he realized the importance of honesty.
I have no idea whether he will come to the party.
With time going by
3．The project which will be conducted next year is meeting with argument.(用不定式作定语)
→The project _____________ next year is meeting with argument.
4．He spent 18 years cycling along the streets and earned nearly 350,000 yuan.All of it was donated to many schools.(用现在分词短语作状语及非限制性定语从句改写)
→He spent 18 years cycling along the streets, _________________
________________________________________________.
to be conducted
earning nearly
350,000 yuan, all of which was donated to many schools
5．The words he said made us believe that he was a generous man.(用what引导的主语从句改写)
→_____________ made us believe that he was a generous man.
What he said
Ⅵ.根据汉语意思完成句子——单句写作
1．Without gravity, __________________________________________
now.
没有重力，我们不可能像现在这样自由地在地上行走。
2．Yesterday we visited the West Lake __________________________.
昨天我们参观了西湖，杭州因此而闻名。
we couldn't walk on the ground as freely as we do
for which Hangzhou is famous
3．3D printing technology will revolutionize __________________
__________________________________________________.
3D打印技术将彻底改变我们生产医疗设备和治疗病人的方式。
4．Only one of the teachers held the view ____________________
___________.
那些老师中只有一位认为这本书说的是对的。
the way (that/in
which) we produce medical equipment and treat patients
that what the book said
was right
5．Because of the greenhouse effect, the Earth is warmed by gases
_________________________.
由于温室效应，困在大气层中的气体使地球气温上升。
6．I _____________the Olympic Games ______________________.
我正在看奥运会比赛，这时妈妈进来了。
trapped in the atmosphere
was watching
when my mother came in
7．Today, ___________________________, more people than ever want to protect them from extinction.
如今，随着我们对鲨鱼了解得更多，越来越多的人愿意去保护它们免遭灭绝。
8．People in China _______________ to buy New Year's presents for their relatives and friends.
中国人习惯给亲朋好友买新年礼物。
as we learn more about sharks
make it a rule
阅读理解拓展练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Sworkit
Do you want to stay fit in the cold winter Sworkit is here to help. It's good for people new to fitness, as well as those who don't have enough time to do other exercises. Once you download the app, you'll be asked to do a quiz so Sworkit can work out the best program and fitness plan for you. The app is free to download, but you'll need to pay a monthly fee to access most workouts.
Peak
This app is all about keeping your mind sharp. It has over 45 short, interactive games and puzzles.When you open Peak for the first time, you'll get to set personal goals and choose what brain-related aspects you'd like to improve on. The app is free to download, but unless you buy the paid version.
Canva
This graphic (绘画的) design app, used by more than 150 million people, has 250,000 patterns and 1 million pictures for you to create posters, logos, and more. It can even make videos, and even websites. All you need to give is a written tip, and a design is created for you in seconds. The free version of the app offers more than enough for the average person.
Bookly
Would you like something to track your reading progress in real time Here comes Bookly. You can get not only detailed statistics, but also many personalized reading suggestions. It's much more convenient than manually (手动地) writing down. However, what really makes this app shine is its another distinctive function which enables users to add their own comments, quotes, or thoughts while reading.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款应用程序的功能和使用方法。
1．Which app is beneficial to people's health
A．Peak. B．Sworkit.
C．Bookly. D．Canva.
解析：细节理解题。根据Sworkit部分中的“It's good for people new to fitness, as well as those who don't have enough time to do other exercises.”可知，Sworkit对人们的健康有益。
√
2．What do we know about Peak
A．The app is free to upload.
B．The app is about solving puzzles.
C．The app will improve your mind.
D．The app can make choices for you.
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解析：细节理解题。根据Peak部分中的“This app is all about keeping your mind sharp.”可知，Peak这个应用程序会改善你的思维。
3．What is special about Bookly
A．It can make videos and websites.
B．It offers many personalized functions.
C．It provides a more interesting experience.
D．It allows users to add their own reading notes.
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解析：细节理解题。根据Bookly部分中的“However, what really makes this app shine is its another distinctive function which enables users to add their own comments, quotes, or thoughts while reading.”可知，Bookly的特别之处是它允许用户添加自己的阅读笔记。
B
As night falls on the streets of Shanghai, Mikiko Chen can often be found pacing up and down through the winding narrow streets of the city hunting for discarded items.
“I pick up all sorts of things, chairs, wine boxes, bowls and cups ... It's like a treasure hunt for me，” she says. The 27-year-old digital marketer is among the first adopters of “stooping” in China, a practice that refers to picking up discarded furniture and other goods on the streets for reuse. She says the concept of “stooping” was inspired by New Yorkers who often leave unwanted things on the “stoops” — or doorsteps — leading up to the entrances of buildings.
“The core concept of stooping for me is to make the best use of things，” Ms Chen says. “It can help you to save money, but it's not just about lowering consumption. It's wasteful to throw away something that's still usable; it's better to share it with others who need it.”
Ms Chen says she was among the first to use the hashtag (话题标记) # stooping on social media. “I initially started with posting items that people no longer used and wanted to throw away or exchange ... Gradually I'm receiving hundreds of messages each day，” she says. Since then, the trend has become increasingly popular.
Ms Chen says she is “very surprised” the concept has become a hit on social media, as older generations often stigmatize picking up things from the street or using second-hand goods. “People like my mum consider stooping as ‘rubbish picking’ and ‘scavenging’ (拾荒)，” she says. “She thinks that people will look down on you for doing this.”
For Nan Zheng, an environmentalist and advocate, stooping is more than the physical act of picking up things from the streets. He created an app called “Grecycle” where people can give away or take unwanted items for free. “I think we can let more people know about the concept of stooping as an interesting and fun thing to do，” Mr Nan says. “But then, gradually we can let people know this can also be about charity and helping others.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章以Mikiko Chen为例展示了中国年轻人积极尝试“stooping”的社会现象。
4．What can we learn about Mikiko Chen from paragraphs 2 and 3
A．She is hunting for costly treasures.
B．She just wants to reduce consumption.
C．She got inspiration from New Yorkers.
D．She intends to make the most of throwaway items.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“The 27-year-old digital marketer is among the first adopters ... other goods on the streets for reuse.”和第三段的“The core concept of stooping for me is to make the best use of things”可知，对Mikiko Chen来说，stooping的核心概念是充分利用被丢弃的物品。
5．Why did Mikiko Chen use the hashtag # stooping on social media
A．To collect a variety of messages.
B．To go viral on social media.
C．To share something still usable with others.
D．To throw away unwanted things on the “stoops”．
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解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的“It's wasteful ... others who need it.”可知，她这样做是为了与他人分享一些仍然可以使用的东西。
6．What does the underlined part in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．The older generations are ashamed of stooping.
B．The older generations are skilled at stooping.
C．The older generations are exposed to stooping.
D．The older generations are addicted to stooping.
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解析：句意理解题。画线部分前讲到Mikiko Chen对这个概念在社交媒体上成为热门话题感到“非常惊讶”，故画线部分应是对此的解释。再根据下文“She thinks that people will look down on you for doing this.”可推知，画线部分应表示老一辈的人通常会对在街上捡东西或使用二手商品感到羞耻。
7．What is Nan Zheng's true intention of creating the app “Grecycle”？
A．Recycling discarded things from the streets.
B．Getting unwanted items for free on “Grecycle”．
C．Exchanging items through “Grecycle”．
D．Enhancing people's awareness of charity.
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解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中Nan Zheng说的话可知，Nan Zheng创建了一款名为“Grecycle”的应用程序，希望可以让人们知道，这也可以是关于慈善和帮助他人。
C
What has the size of a soccer ball but can jump from the Statue of Liberty's feet to her eye level A new record-setting robot. An engineer at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Elliot Hawkes, has been working on this robot for seven years with his colleagues. It started out as a stick with weights and rubber bands (橡皮筋) he remembers. After years of work, the robot has reached heights of 30 meters, higher than any other jumping robot or living animal.
These researchers studied how animals jump. They looked into leaping (跳跃的) frogs, spiders, kangaroos, dogs and more. But Hawkes' group didn't want to copy any of these animals. Instead, the team learned what features set the limits for animal jumpers.
“It's very exciting，” says Cynthia Sung, a roboticist at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She was impressed with how high the robot jumped. And getting as high as possible was the main goal here. However, for the robot to be useful, it will need some improvements. “They don't have any steering (转向装置) at all，” notes Sung. That means this robot can't control its jump height or direction. Sung's team has made its own jumping robot, named REBOund. That robot can't jump very high. But it can be programmed to jump to any of several different heights.
Hawkes' team is working to add steering to their robot. These researchers hope to send their robot to the moon, so they also want to find a way for it to make collections there. A jumper can go to places a robot with wheels can't. Hawkes' team is already working with NASA. They hope to turn their robot into a space explorer.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员研发出一种比任何已知的机器人都跳得高的机器人。
8．Why did the researchers look into how animals jump
A．To draw inspiration for the robot's appearance.
B．To find reasons for their jumping limits.
C．To make the robot jump like them.
D．To develop new rubber bands.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Instead, the team learned what features set the limits for animal jumpers.”可知，Hawkes的团队想知道限制这些动物跳得更高的因素，这样可以让他们的机器人克服这些限制。
9．What does Cynthia Sung want to show through her words
A．Her REBOund is much better.
B．Her REBOund is a big breakthrough.
C．Hawkes' new robot can jump much higher.
D．Hawkes' new robot needs to be more practical.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中Cynthia Sung说的话可知，这个新机器人目前实用性不强，它还需要安装转向装置。
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10．What is Hawkes' team's attitude to their robot
A．They seem reserved about it.
B．They are doubtful about it.
C．They have high hopes for it.
D．They are very concerned about it.
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解析：观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“A jumper can go to places a robot with wheels can't. Hawkes' team is already working with NASA. They hope to turn their robot into a space explorer.”可知，Hawkes 的团队对这个机器人的将来充满希望。
11．What is the text mainly about
A．A new way to explore the moon.
B．A new method of building robots.
C．A new approach to jumping higher.
D．A new record-setting leaping robot.
解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段及全文内容可知，本文主要是围绕一个创造了跳跃纪录的机器人展开的。
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D
Capentes is a waste picker. She collects bags of separated garbage, placing food waste in one container. This material will be turned into compost (堆肥) at the local recycling facility. The rest of the waste goes into separate containers. The recyclable materials are later sold.
The Mother Earth Foundation in the Philippines is a member of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, called GAIA. The organization wants to prevent food waste from going to landfills (垃圾填埋场). Food waste gives off methane (甲烷) gas as it breaks down. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Methane traps more heat than carbon dioxide. But it does not stay in the atmosphere nearly as long — around 12 years compared with hundreds of years.
GAIA says preventing organic waste from going to landfills or being burned is a proven and cost-effective climate solution. The environmental organization supports its members, including waste pickers, around the world. GAIA is working with governments to set up systems to separate and collect organic waste and establish facilities to compost it.
At a materials recycling facility in Malabon, organic waste collected from households is turned into compost. This material then goes into a community garden to grow vegetables. Some of the food waste is broken down into biogas. This biogas is then used to cook vegetables for waste workers to eat. It is a complete cycle, said Froilan Grate, chief of GAIA Asia Pacific, based in Manila.
Grate said there are challenges in establishing these systems in new places. It costs money to set up a facility for composting. People, including local officials, have to be educated on the importance of separating waste. Containers have to be provided to households that cannot buy more than one. And sometimes separating organic waste is not thought to be important. Also, unlike recyclables and metals, there is not a large market for organic materials. Therefore, waste workers must be paid for the system to work.
But Grate believes these problems can be solved. More people are making the connection between reducing methane and fighting climate change. The world needs better systems for dealing with waste because the current methods are adding to warming. The treatment of organic matter is an important way to reduce methane gas.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了菲律宾的地球母亲基金会采取新的方式分解有机垃圾，防止甲烷对环境的影响。
12．What is GAIA currently committed to
A．Getting rid of food waste by burying it.
B．Reducing the impact of organic waste on the climate.
C．Economizing on food.
D．Reducing the harm of carbon dioxide.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中“The organization wants to prevent food waste from going to landfills.”以及“Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Methane traps more heat than carbon dioxide.”可知，GAIA目前致力于减少有机废物对气候的影响。
13．What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A．The method to collect waste.
B．The process to treat organic waste.
C．How to use a recycling facility.
D．The wide use of organic waste.
解析：段落大意题。根据第四段可知，本段主要介绍了处理有机垃圾的流程。
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14．Which statement supports the challenge Grate mentioned
A．Collecting organic waste does not require significant investment.
B．Every household needs to constantly replace the latest trash cans.
C．Organic waste holds a large share in the garbage market.
D．Families need to develop the habit of garbage sorting.
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解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“And sometimes separating organic waste is not thought to be important.”可知，家庭需要养成垃圾分类的习惯有助于解决Grate提到的挑战。
15．What can be the best title for the text
A．Methane: an Important Greenhouse Gas
B．The New Systems to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
C．The New Uses of Organic Waste
D．Waste Pickers Help Fight Climate Change
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解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段并结合全文可知，文章主要说明了菲律宾的地球母亲基金会采取新的方式分解有机垃圾，防止甲烷对环境的影响。故D项“拾荒者帮助应对气候变化”适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
One of the greatest biologists the world has ever seen was Charles Darwin.Darwin was born to a middle-class family in Shrewsbury, England, in February, 1809.His father was the leading doctor of the town.
16 He loved to walk through the woods looking at plants and birds.At the proper age, he was admitted into Shrewsbury School.There he studied Latin, classical literature, and ancient history.Young Charles thought that these subjects were dull and useless.He would have preferred scientific studies.As a result, he did poorly.
In 1825, at the age of sixteen, Darwin was sent to Scotland to study medicine. 17 He once wrote to his sister that his medical courses were completely stupid.By then, Darwin's father knew that his son would never become a doctor.
Darwin's father then sent him to Cambridge to become a clergyman (牧师). During his Cambridge years, Darwin loved to collect beetles (甲虫), but to him it was only a hobby.He didn't take it seriously. 18 That was Professor John Henslow, the head of the Botany Department.
Somehow, Darwin managed to graduate from Cambridge in 1831.Upon graduation, Professor Henslow arranged for him to go with Captain Fitzroy on a survey trip around the world.During the voyage, Darwin collected rocks, bones, and insects.He took many notes on all that he observed. 19
The widely believed theory in those days was that God created each creature separately and individually. 20 In it, he explained his theory of evolution by natural selection.The theory was instantly and very strongly attacked.Darwin was accused of destroying religion and insulting (侮辱) the human race.Today, however, Darwin's theory is considered to be one of the major discoveries of modern science.
A．One person at Cambridge, however, did.
B．As a boy, Darwin showed a great interest in living things.
C．He studied there for two years and continued to do poorly.
D．Shrewsbury was a busy market town surrounded by rich farmlands.
E．In 1859, Darwin published his famous book On the Origin of Species.
F．The thoughts that led to his theory of evolution were beginning to form.
G．By the time Darwin died in 1882, he was recognized as one of England's greatest scientists.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了伟大的生物学家查尔斯·达尔文的生平。
16．选B 根据下文“He loved to walk through the woods looking at plants and birds.”可知，空处与之构成解释说明关系，“plants and birds”与B项中的“living things”呼应。故B项“作为一个孩子，达尔文对生物表现出了极大的兴趣”衔接下文，符合语境。
17．选C 根据上下文可知，空处应说明达尔文在学习医学期间表现不好。故C项“他在那里学习了两年，仍然表现不佳”承上启下，符合语境。
18．选A 根据上下文可知，空处应提到一个人，且与上文构成转折关系，并与下文呼应。故A项“然而，剑桥大学的一个人却认真了”符合语境。
19．选F 根据上文“He took many notes on all that he observed.”可知，空处应该提到这些笔记的用途，故F项“这些想法导致他的进化论的思想开始形成”承接上文，符合语境。
20．选E 根据下文“In it, he explained his theory of evolution by natural selection.”可知，空处应该提到发表了一本书，it指代E项中的“book”。故E项“1859年，达尔文出版了他的著作《物种起源》”衔接下文，符合语境。
