Period 3 语言知识讲练(Reading and Thinking)
1．(教材原句)For example，the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade．
*persuade vt．劝说；说服；使……相信(persuasion n．说服；劝说)
(1)persuade sb．to do sth．/persuade sb．into (doing) sth．
说服某人做某事
(2)persuade sb．not to do sth．/persuade sb．out of (doing) sth．
说服某人不做某事
(3)persuade sb．of sth．/that从句 使某人相信……
单句语法填空/一句多译
①When he retired three years ago，he persuaded his church music director _______ (take) him as a student．
②We had to persuade them __ the need to rebuild the old house．
③我已经说服了他好好利用他的空闲时间来读更多的书。
a．I have _________________________________ his spare time to read more books．
b．I have _____________________________________ his spare time to read more books．
2．(教材原句)Or，have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer
*switch vt．转换；交换 vi．& vt．(使)改变；转变 n．开关；转换器；改变
(1)make a switch 做出改变
(2)switch on 打开；接通
switch off 关闭；切断
switch from...to... 从……转变为……
单句语法填空/单句写作
①The baby was sleeping and she persuaded her husband to switch ___ the TV．
②The law would encourage companies to switch from coal __ cleaner fuels．
③(读后续写之环境描写)爸爸关掉了手电筒，夜色像一件沉重的斗篷笼罩着他们。
Dad ___________________________，and the night fell over them like a heavy cape．
3．(教材原句)Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening．
*preference n．爱好；偏爱(prefer vt．更喜欢)
(1)have/express/show a preference for
更喜欢
give (a) preference to
优先考虑
(2)prefer(doing)．．.to(doing)．．.
与(做)……相比更喜欢(做)……；宁愿
(做)……而不愿(做)……
prefer to do...rather than do...
宁可做……也不愿做……
单句语法填空/单句写作/一句多译
①It is amazing for me to know that you show a great __________ (prefer)for tai chi．
②Nowadays many children prefer surfing the Internet at home to ______ (take)exercise outdoors．
③因为你偏爱中国传统文化，你的建议将对我们大有帮助。
As you _____________________ traditional Chinese culture，your suggestions will be greatly helpful to us．
④这些孩子宁愿骑自行车到乡下去，也不愿整天待在家里。
a．The children preferred to cycle to the countryside ________________ indoors all day．
b．The children _________________ to the countryside to staying indoors all day．
4．(教材原句)All controls will respond to voice commands...
*command n．指令；命令；控制 vt．命令；控制
(1)under one's command 由……指挥，由……控制
be in command of.../take command of...
控制……
have a command of... 了解/掌握……
have (a) good command of 精通
(2)command sb．to do sth． 命令某人做某事
command that sb．(should)do sth． 命令某人做某事
单句语法填空/单句写作
①He has 1，200 men _____ his command，who will obey his orders unconditionally．
②Time was limited．The boss commanded us _________(finish)the work as scheduled．
＝Time was limited．The boss commanded that we ________________ (finish)the work as scheduled．
③(应用文写作之申请信)我精通英语和汉语，这对介绍国画很有帮助。
I ______________________________________________，which is beneficial to the introduction to traditional Chinese painting．
5．(教材原句)They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness，such as cancer，and potentially save your life．
*potentially adv．可能地；潜在地(potential adj．可能的；潜在的 n．潜力；可能性)
(1)have the potential to do sth．/for (doing)sth．
有潜力做某事
(2)develop/achieve/realise one's potential
发挥某人的潜能
单句语法填空/单句写作
①People who do not smoke have less potential ___ suffering from lung cancer than those who smoke．
②In view of his previous performance，he has the potential _________ (become)a champion．
③Of course，she realised there were obvious risks of bringing a large，___________(potential)dangerous animal to her young baby．
④(读后续写之主旨升华)心中有了目标，如果你努力为之奋斗，你会惊讶于自己的潜力。
With a goal in mind，you will ___________________________ if you strive for that goal．
6．(教材原句)In this sense，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today．
*in this sense(in...sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲
(1)in a sense 在某一方面；就某种意义来说
(2)in no sense 决不
There is no sense in doing sth． 做某事没道理/没意义。
(3)make sense of 理解；明白
make sense 有意义；讲得通；言之有理
make no sense 没道理；没意义
单句语法填空/词汇升级/单句写作
①As far as I'm concerned，there is no sense in ______ (take)unnecessary risks now．
②__ this sense，higher education remains the major means of knowledge transmission．
③There are so many new words in the passage that I could hardly understand it at all．
→There are so many new words in the passage that I could hardly _____________ it at all．
④面对生活中的困难，我们决不能放弃希望。
__________________________________ when facing difficulties in life．(倒装句)
词汇 1．distant adj．遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 2．secure adj．安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt．获得；拴牢；保护 3．efficient adj．效率高的；有功效的 4．instant n．瞬间；片刻 adj．立即的；速食的；速溶的 5．relevant adj．有关的；有意义的
微练 1．我们一起度过的时光现在已成为久远的记忆。 The time we spent together is now ________________． 2．尽管我们并不总是交谈，但有她在那里让我感到安全。 Even though we didn't always talk，just having her there ___________________． 3．(应用文写作之建议信)记住，我们应正确利用网络资源，使我们的学习更有效率。 Keep in mind that we should use online resources properly ________________________________． 4．(读后续写之情绪描写)妈妈一看到早餐，就觉得很幸福。 ___________ she saw the breakfast，the mother felt a wave of happiness welling up within her． 5．(应用文写作之告知信)我写信通知你一些相关细节。 I am writing to inform you of _____________________．
1．(教材原句)These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment to live in．
*不定式短语作后置定语
不定式短语作后置定语的常见情况：
(1)用来修饰被序数词、形容词最高级、the only或all，any等不定代词限定的中心词。
(2)用来修饰某些抽象名词，常见的有：ability，opportunity，chance，promise，way，right，attempt，time等。
(3)不定代词something，nothing，little等后常用不定式作定语。
(4)表示将来的动作。
单句语法填空/单句写作
①There is no doubt that the exhibition gives local artists an opportunity __________(display)their works．
②A characteristic of the camel is its ability _______(live)for a long time without water．
③只要你提前做了充足的准备，就没有什么可怕的。
As long as you have enough preparation in advance，there's nothing _______________．
2．(教材原句)Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology．
*It will take＋一段时间＋before从句
(1)“It will be＋时间段＋before从句”表示“还要过一段时间之后才……”。
(2)“It was＋时间段＋before从句”表示“过了一段时间才……”。
(3)“It wasn't long＋before从句”表示“没过多久就……”。
(4)“It won't be long＋before从句”表示“过不了多久就会……”。
单句写作/句式升级
①过了一段时间我才悟出他的话的真正含义。
_______________________ I realised the true meaning of his words．
②不要紧，过不了多久他就会适应新的环境。
Never mind．________________________ he adapts to the new environment．
③I spent some time in figuring out the question mentioned in class．
→________________________________________________________________________(用连词before改写句子)
Period 3
核心词汇
1．①to take ②of ③persuaded him to make good use of；persuaded him into making good use of
2．①off ②to ③switched off the flashlight
3．①preference ②taking ③have a preference for ④rather than stay；preferred cycling
4．①under ②to finish；(should)finish ③have (a) good command of English and Chinese
5．①for ②to become ③potentially ④be amazed at your potential
6．①taking ②In ③make sense of ④In no sense should we give up hope
要点拾遗
1．a distant memory 2．made me feel secure 3．to make our study more efficient 4．The instant 5．some relevant details
句法句式
1．①to display ②to live ③to be afraid of
2．①It was some time before ②It won't be long before ③It took some time before I figured out the question mentioned in class．
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复习任务群一
现代文阅读Ⅰ
把握共性之“新” 打通应考之“脉”
UNIT 2
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Period 3 课时学案 语言知识讲练(Reading and Thinking)
主题语境 人与社会——科技发展
1．(教材原句)For example，the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade．
*persuade vt．劝说；说服；使……相信(persuasion n．说服；劝说)
(1)persuade sb．to do sth．/persuade sb．into (doing) sth．
说服某人做某事
(2)persuade sb．not to do sth．/persuade sb．out of (doing) sth．
说服某人不做某事
(3)persuade sb．of sth．/that 从句 使某人相信……
即学即练 单句语法填空/一句多译
①When he retired three years ago，he persuaded his church music director _______ (take) him as a student．
②We had to persuade them __ the need to rebuild the old house．
③我已经说服了他好好利用他的空闲时间来读更多的书。
a．I have _________________________________ his spare time to read more books．
b．I have _____________________________________ his spare time to read more books．
to take
of
persuaded him to make good use of
persuaded him into making good use of
2．(教材原句)Or，have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer
*switch vt．转换；交换 vi．& vt．(使)改变；转变 n．开关；转换器；改变
(1)make a switch 做出改变
(2)switch on 打开；接通
switch off 关闭；切断
switch from…to… 从……转变为……
即学即练 单句语法填空/单句写作
①The baby was sleeping and she persuaded her husband to switch ___ the TV．
②The law would encourage companies to switch from coal __ cleaner fuels．
③(读后续写之环境描写)爸爸关掉了手电筒，夜色像一件沉重的斗篷笼罩着他们。
Dad ___________________________，and the night fell over them like a heavy cape．
off
to
switched off the flashlight
3．(教材原句)Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening．
*preference n．爱好；偏爱(prefer vt．更喜欢)
(1)have/express/show a preference for
更喜欢
give (a) preference to
优先考虑
(2)prefer(doing)…to(doing)…
与(做)……相比更喜欢(做)……； 宁愿(做)……而不愿(做)……
prefer to do…rather than do…
宁可做……也不愿做……
即学即练 单句语法填空/单句写作/一句多译
①It is amazing for me to know that you show a great __________ (prefer)for tai chi．
②Nowadays many children prefer surfing the Internet at home to ______ (take)exercise outdoors．
③因为你偏爱中国传统文化，你的建议将对我们大有帮助。
As you _____________________ traditional Chinese culture，your suggestions will be greatly helpful to us．
preference
taking
have a preference for
④这些孩子宁愿骑自行车到乡下去，也不愿整天待在家里。
a．The children preferred to cycle to the countryside ________________ indoors all day．
b．The children _________________ to the countryside to staying indoors all day．
rather than stay
preferred cycling
4．(教材原句)All controls will respond to voice commands…
*command n．指令；命令；控制 vt．命令；控制
(1)under one's command 由……指挥，由……控制
be in command of…/take command of…
控制……
have a command of… 了解/掌握……
have (a) good command of 精通
(2)command sb．to do sth． 命令某人做某事
command that sb．(should)do sth． 命令某人做某事
即学即练 单句语法填空/单句写作
①He has 1，200 men _____ his command，who will obey his orders unconditionally．
②Time was limited．The boss commanded us _________(finish)the work as scheduled．
＝Time was limited．The boss commanded that we ________________ (finish)the work as scheduled．
under
to finish
(should)finish
③(应用文写作之申请信)我精通英语和汉语，这对介绍国画很有帮助。
I ______________________________________________，which is beneficial to the introduction to traditional Chinese painting．
have (a) good command of English and Chinese
5．(教材原句)They can warn you early on if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness，such as cancer，and potentially save your life．
*potentially adv．可能地；潜在地(potential adj．可能的；潜在的 n．潜力；可能性)
(1)have the potential to do sth．/for (doing)sth．
有潜力做某事
(2)develop/achieve/realise one's potential
发挥某人的潜能
即学即练 单句语法填空/单句写作
①People who do not smoke have less potential ___ suffering from lung cancer than those who smoke．
②In view of his previous performance，he has the potential _________ (become)a champion．
for
to become
③Of course，she realised there were obvious risks of bringing a large，___________(potential)dangerous animal to her young baby．
④(读后续写之主旨升华)心中有了目标，如果你努力为之奋斗，你会惊讶于自己的潜力。
With a goal in mind，you will ___________________________ if you strive for that goal．
potentially
be amazed at your potential
6．(教材原句)In this sense，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today．
*in this sense(in…sense)从这种(某种)意义上来讲
(1)in a sense 在某一方面；就某种意义来说
(2)in no sense 决不
There is no sense in doing sth． 做某事没道理/没意义。
(3)make sense of 理解；明白
make sense 有意义；讲得通；言之有理
make no sense 没道理；没意义
即学即练 单句语法填空/词汇升级/单句写作
①As far as I'm concerned，there is no sense in ______ (take)unnecessary risks now．
②__ this sense，higher education remains the major means of knowledge transmission．
taking
In
③There are so many new words in the passage that I could hardly understand it at all．
→There are so many new words in the passage that I could hardly _____________ it at all．
④面对生活中的困难，我们决不能放弃希望。
__________________________________ when facing difficulties in life．(倒装句)
make sense of
In no sense should we give up hope
词汇 1．distant adj．遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 2．secure adj．安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt．获得；拴牢；保护 3．efficient adj．效率高的；有功效的 4．instant n．瞬间；片刻 adj．立即的；速食的；速溶的 5．relevant adj．有关的；有意义的
微练 1．我们一起度过的时光现在已成为久远的记忆。
The time we spent together is now ________________．
2．尽管我们并不总是交谈，但有她在那里让我感到安全。
Even though we didn't always talk，just having her there ___________________．
3．(应用文写作之建议信)记住，我们应正确利用网络资源，使我们的学习更有效率。
Keep in mind that we should use online resources properly ________________________________．
a distant memory
made me feel secure
to make our study more efficient
微练 4．(读后续写之情绪描写)妈妈一看到早餐，就觉得很幸福。
___________ she saw the breakfast，the mother felt a wave of happiness welling up within her．
5．(应用文写作之告知信)我写信通知你一些相关细节。
I am writing to inform you of _____________________．
The instant
some relevant details
1．(教材原句)These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment to live in．
*不定式短语作后置定语
不定式短语作后置定语的常见情况：
(1)用来修饰被序数词、形容词最高级、the only或all，any等不定代词限定的中心词。
(2)用来修饰某些抽象名词，常见的有：ability，opportunity，chance，promise，way，right，attempt，time等。
(3)不定代词something，nothing，little等后常用不定式作定语。
(4)表示将来的动作。
即学即练 单句语法填空/单句写作
①There is no doubt that the exhibition gives local artists an opportunity __________(display)their works．
②A characteristic of the camel is its ability _______(live)for a long time without water．
③只要你提前做了充足的准备，就没有什么可怕的。
As long as you have enough preparation in advance，there's nothing _______________．
to display
to live
to be afraid of
2．(教材原句)Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology．
*It will take＋一段时间＋before从句
(1)“It will be＋时间段＋before从句”表示“还要过一段时间之后才……”。
(2)“It was＋时间段＋before从句”表示“过了一段时间才……”。
(3)“It wasn't long＋before从句”表示“没过多久就……”。
(4)“It won't be long＋before从句”表示“过不了多久就会……”。
即学即练 单句写作/句式升级
①过了一段时间我才悟出他的话的真正含义。
_______________________ I realised the true meaning of his words．
②不要紧，过不了多久他就会适应新的环境。
Never mind．________________________ he adapts to the new environment．
③I spent some time in figuring out the question mentioned in class．
→_________________________________________________________ (用连词before改写句子)
It was some time before
It won't be long before
It took some time before I figured out the question mentioned in class．
课时提升作业(四) (UNIT 2 Reading and Thinking)
(建议用时：45分钟 总分：98分)
Ⅰ．品句填词(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．I allowed myself to be _________ (说服)into entering the competition．
2．Please make sure all mobile phones are ________ (关闭)off during the performance．
persuaded
switched
3．She felt ______(安心的)and protected when she was with him．
4．Landslides have cut off many villages in _______________ (遥远的)areas．
5．We are aware of the _________ (潜在的)problems and have taken every precaution．
secure
remote/distant
potential
Ⅱ．词性转换(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．The switch on this kind of fire extinguisher(灭火器)opens up _____________ (automatic)．
2．In France，quality of life is much more important than __________ (efficient)．
3．Kids with __________(prefer)for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future．
automatically
efficiency
preference
4．Doctors issued a _______ (warn)against eating any fish caught in the river．
5．Shenzhen is well known as a city of technology and __________ (innovate)．
warning
innovation
Ⅲ．短语填空(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
switch on，early on，in this sense，keep track of，catch fire
1．_____________，personality is the very soul of art．
2．He was injured ________ and didn't last the match．
3．She was standing too close to the fireplace and her dress ___________．
4．There's no problem here except you forgot to _________ the machine．
5．We had to _____________ our belongings，and if something was lost，it was not replaced．
In this sense
early on
caught fire
switch on
keep track of
Ⅳ．完成句子(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
1．(读后续写之情绪描写)当她失去被选进这个小组的机会时，沮丧的泪水模糊了她的双眼。
As she lost her chance _________________ the team，tears of frustration blurred/misted her eyes．
2．(读后续写之场景描写)我一进入公园，各种各样美丽的花朵和绿树就映入眼帘。
___________________ I entered the park，a variety of beautiful flowers and green trees came into sight．
to be admitted to
The instant/moment
3．已经在上海生活多年，我发现我的同事都很友好，从而觉得这座城市是个温暖的家。
Having lived in Shanghai for many years，I _________________________，considering the city as a warm home．
4．如果你错过这次机会，你将需要数年才能获得另外一次机会。
If you miss this chance，it ______________________________ you get another chance．
5．她让我在雨里等了两个钟头。
She _______________ in the rain as long as two hours．
found my colleagues friendly
will take several years before
kept me waiting
Ⅴ．补全短文(共9小题；每小题2分，满分18分)
Some experts advocate that AI will 1．_______________________
(有可能)completely replace teachers in the near future．They try to 2．_______________ (说服人们)to let AI teach students and they think this mode is 3．____________________(安全且高效的)because AI can 4．______________________ (服从人类的指令)．Nevertheless，5．___________________ (一……就……)I heard this，I 6．______________ (反对)it and I 7．_________________(强烈反对)
have the potential to
persuade people
secure and efficient
obey human's commands
the instant/moment
was opposed to
strongly resisted
AI entering the classroom and taking the place of teachers．I 8．_____________________ (喜爱)learning at school and being guided by teachers．I think human's communication 9．__________________
(起着关键的作用) in learning knowledge．
have a preference for
plays a critical part
Ⅰ．阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Robots that can cook are in growing demand in the United States．The increased demand comes at a time when restaurants are trying to improve efficiency and reduce waiting time during peak hours．
In a few weeks，White Castle restaurants will test a robot arm that can cook French fries and other foods．The robot，called Flippy，is a product of Miso Robotics，a company based in Pasadena，California．
Robot food service was becoming popular even before the concept of peak dining hours．Hospitals，college dining areas and other places tried to meet demand for food while keeping labor costs low．Robot chefs appeared at places like Creator，a restaurant in San Francisco．Now，some say，robots may become necessary for the food service industry．“I expect in the next two years you will see much more robotic adoption(采纳)in the food space because of the need for efficiency，”Jain said．
Some people say，robots can lower the demand for labor．At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock，cafe workers used to spend six hours per day making salads，notes Tonya Johnson，the school's director of nutrition services．But two years ago，the university added a Sally，a kind of robot that now makes around 40 salads per day．“By adding Sally，the school was able to cut a job opening in its cooking staff，” Johnson said．“I think the need for efficiency has made us realise how much we need more equipment like Sally，”Johnson said．
Miso Robotics' co-founder and chief Buck Jordan said fast-food restaurants are already having trouble finding workers，partly as a result of a losing population of young workers．Jordan added that his company's position is that “automation(自动化) is not a choice”．He added，“You must automate in order to survive in the future．”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了机器人在美国餐饮业的应用、优势与背后的原因，以及人们对这一趋势的看法。
1．Why is robot food service becoming popular
A．It can take the place of human beings in the future．
B．It can shorten the distance between workers and customers．
C．It can meet the demand for food and reduce the cost of labor．
D．It can make different kinds of delicious food in a very short time．
√
C [细节理解题。根据第三段中的“甚至在高峰用餐时间这个概念出现之前，机器人餐饮服务就已经很流行了。医院、大学食堂和其他地方试图满足对食物的需求，同时保持低劳动力成本”可知，机器人可以满足对食物的需求并且降低劳动力成本。故选C。]
2．What does Johnson say about Sally
A．It makes as many salads as workers．
B．It is just a common robot like others．
C．It is useless to improve the speed of work．
D．It helps the school employ fewer workers．
√
D [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后两句可知，Johnson的话中提到Sally这个机器人相当于一个员工，可以减少雇用一个员工，即通过使用机器人，学校可以雇用更少的员工。故选D。]
3．What's Jordan's attitude to automation
A．Worried． B．Supportive．
C．Doubtful． D．Uncaring．
B [观点态度题。根据最后一段中乔丹所说的“他的公司的立场是‘自动化不是一种选择’”以及“为了在未来生存，你必须自动化”可知，他认为自动化是必定的趋势，因此他对此是支持的。故选B。]
√
4．What is the text mainly about
A．The popularity of robots in the food space．
B．The debate about using robots in restaurants．
C．More demand for robot cooks in US restaurants．
D．The difficulties in finding enough labor workers．
C [主旨大意题。根据文章第一段第一句“能做饭的机器人在美国的需求量越来越大”以及全文对于美国机器人厨师的介绍可知，本文主要讲述了美国餐馆对机器人厨师的需求越来越大。故选C。]
√
B
“Imagine you have to make a speech，but instead of looking down at your notes，the words appear in front of your eyes，whichever direction you look in，”says Steve Sinclair when introducing the smart contact lenses(隐形眼镜)being developed by his company Mojo．
However，this is just one of many features which the makers of smart contact lenses promise will be available in the future．Other smart lenses are being developed to collect health data．They are expected to help to self-monitor and track glucose(葡萄糖)levels，according to Rebecca Rojas，instructor at Columbia University．“They can also provide extended-release(缓释)drug-delivery options．It's exciting to see how far technology has come，and the potential it offers to improve patients' lives．”
Despite the excitement，smart lenses technology still has to overcome a number of challenges．One challenge will be powering them with batteries that will obviously have to be incredibly tiny，so will they deliver enough power to do anything useful
Mojo is still testing its product，but wants customers to be able to wear its lenses all day，without having to recharge them．“The expectation is that you are not consuming information from the lens all the time but in short moments throughout the day．Actual battery life will depend on how and how often it is used，just like your smartphone or smartwatch today，”a company spokesperson explains．
Besides，according to senior policy analyst Daniel Leufer，any device with a forward-facing camera that allows a user to take pictures，or record videos，presents risks to bystanders'(旁观者)privacy．
Additionally，there are concerns about the product that will be familiar to anyone who wears regular contacts．“Any type of contact lens can present a risk to eye health，if not properly cared for or not fitted properly．Just like any other medical device，we need to make sure the patients' health comes first，”says Ms Rojas．
“We know it's going to take some time for the public to accept it．But we think it's unavoidable that all of our eyewear is eventually going to become smart，”says Mr Sinclair．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可以为人们提供信息的智能隐形眼镜以及其存在的弊端。
5．What can Mojo's smart lenses enable wearers to do
A．Take notes whenever necessary．
B．Keep going in the right direction．
C．Receive information before their eyes．
D．Share important information with others．
√
C [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Steve Sinclair在介绍其公司Mojo正在开发的智能隐形眼镜时说：‘想象一下，你必须发表演讲，但无论你朝哪个方向看，单词都会出现在你的眼前，而无需低头看笔记。’”可知，这种智能隐形眼镜可以始终在佩戴者眼前显示信息。故选C。]
6．How could smart lenses benefit wearers' health
A．By reducing their glucose levels．
B．By avoiding the use of eye drugs．
C．By reminding them to do exercise．
D．By informing them of their health state．
√
D [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“其他智能镜片正在开发中，用于收集健康数据。哥伦比亚大学讲师Rebecca Rojas表示，它们有望帮助自我监测和跟踪葡萄糖水平”可推知，智能隐形眼镜会监控佩戴者的身体状况，并及时将相关的健康信息反馈给佩戴者。故选D。]
7．Which of the following is NOT a concern of the company
A．Long-term use without worrying about charging．
B．The risk of invading(侵犯)the privacy of bystanders．
C．The possibility of causing harm to eye health．
D．The lack of confidence in the prospect of the smart eyewear．
√
D [细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“Mojo is still testing its product…without having to recharge them．”可知，公司关注长期使用而无需频繁充电的问题。根据第五段可知，公司关注侵犯旁观者隐私的风险。根据第六段中的“Any type of contact lens can present a risk to eye health，if not properly cared for or not fitted properly．”可知，公司关注隐形眼镜对眼睛健康的潜在风险。根据第七段“‘…But we think it's unavoidable that all of our eyewear is eventually going to become smart，’says Mr Sinclair．”可知，公司对智能眼镜的前景充满信心，并不担心前景问题。故选D。]
√
8．What can we learn from Mr Sinclair's words in the last paragraph
A．He is confident about the smart lenses' future．
B．He will spend more time improving the smart lenses．
C．He expects the smart lenses to be a hit once launched．
D．He is worried about the problems brought by the smart lenses．
A [推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sinclair先生说：‘我们知道公众需要一段时间才能接受它。但我们认为，我们所有的(隐形)眼镜最终都将变得智能，这是不可避免的。’”可推知，他认为所有(隐形)眼镜最终都会变成智能的，并对智能隐形眼镜的未来充满信心。故选A。]
Ⅱ．阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Thanks to scientific and technological developments，billions of people today are living a better life than that of kings of centuries ago．______ After all，despite all the progress we've made，the world faces many challenges in the 21st century：climate change，poverty and cancer，etc．
1
Our best hope of dealing with these challenges is to make science and technology more productive．One practical way to achieve this is through the integration of Artificial Intelligence(AI)and laboratory automation．AI systems already possess superhuman scientific powers．They can remember massive volumes of facts and learn from huge datasets．______ These powers are highly praised even by human scientists．
2
______ Robots can now carry out most of the laboratory tasks humans can．Then there're AI Scientists：AI systems integrated with laboratory automations that are capable of carrying out the closed-loop(闭环)automation of scientific research．These systems automatically generate hypotheses(假设)to explain observations，design experiments to test these hypotheses，interpret the results and then repeat the cycle．
3
Within the last year or so，the world has been astonished by the success of Large Language Models(LLMs)like ChatGPT，which have achieved ground-breaking performance on a wide range of conversation-based tasks．______ This is associated with their capacity to read all the scientific literature and act as a source of scientific knowledge．
However，the application of AI to science has the potential for harm．As a step towards preventing this，some scientists have prepared the Stockholm Declaration on AI for Science．______ They urge all scientists working with AI to sign．
4
5
A．They can carry out perfect logical reasoning．
B．Today，laboratory automation is increasingly advancing．
C．AI has the potential to transform the very process of thinking．
D．These LLMs show great potential for super-charging AI Scientists．
E．There're now about 100 AI Scientists worldwide，working in various areas．
F．However，it is deeply surprising how little appreciated this astonishing fact is．
G．This commits the signers to the responsible and healthy development of AI for science．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学界未来的人工智能和自动化。
1．F [根据上文“由于科学技术的发展，今天数十亿人过着比几个世纪前的国王更好的生活”和下文“毕竟，尽管我们取得了如此多的进步，但在21世纪，世界仍面临着许多挑战：气候变化、贫困和癌症等”可知，上下文是转折关系，F项“然而，令人深感惊讶的是，这个惊人的事实并不很受人们的赏识”符合语境，故选F。]
2．A [根据上文“他们可以记住大量的事实，并从庞大的数据里集中学习”以及下文“这些能力甚至受到人类科学家的高度赞扬”可知，空处和上文并列，说明人工智能的能力，A项“他们能进行完美的逻辑推理”符合语境，故选A。]
3．B [根据下文可知，本段是描述实验室的自动化情况，B项“今天，实验室自动化正在不断推进”符合语境，故选B。]
4．D [上文“在过去一年左右的时间里，像ChatGPT这样的大型语言模型(LLMs)取得了惊人的成功，它们在广泛的基于对话的任务中取得了突破性的表现”提到一些大型语言模型的突出表现，D项继续阐述它们的巨大潜能，符合语境，故选D。]
5．G [上文提到一些科学家准备了《关于人工智能促进科学的斯德哥尔摩宣言》，G项“这就要求签约者以负责和有益身心的态度发展人工智能”描述了该宣言的内容，符合语境，故选G。]
Ⅲ．语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
As technology continues to develop，it has brought about great changes to our daily lives．The use of smartphones，for instance，has changed communication，allowing us 1．__________ (connect)with others through various social media platforms．However，this progress has also led to the need for 2．____________(environment)protection．
to connect
environmental
One of the most significant impacts of technology on our lives is the 3．____________(convenient)it offers．People are now able to shop online．However，the production of these devices often results in electronic waste，which，if not managed 4．____________(proper)，can be harmful to the environment．To address this issue，many companies have started to adopt recycling programs，5．____________ are essential in dealing with e-waste．Recycling 6．________________
(project)not only help in preserving natural resources but also provide a good way to manage waste．
convenience
properly
which
projects
Protecting the natural environment has become a global concern，and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that our technological advancements do not come at 7．____________ cost of our planet．The use of renewable energy sources，such as solar and wind power，has been on the rise，which is a positive step towards 8．_______________
(reduce)our carbon footprint．
the
reducing
So far，the advancements in technology 9．___________________
(make)our lives more convenient，but they have also raised concerns about their impact．By adopting a more sustainable approach to technology，we can ensure that future generations can enjoy the benefits of technology 10．____________ damaging our planet．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科技的发展让我们的生活变得方便了，但也可能对环境造成不好的影响。
have made
without
1．to connect [考查非谓语动词。allow sb．to do sth．是固定用法，意为“允许某人做某事”，所以此空应填不定式作宾语补足语。故填to connect。]
2．environmental [考查词性转换。此处需要形容词environmental 修饰名词 protection。故填environmental。]
3．convenience [考查词性转换。分析句子可知，此处需要名词作表语，convenience意为“方便；便利”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填convenience。]
4．properly [考查词性转换。manage是动词，需用副词properly修饰，意为“适当地”。故填properly。]
5．which [考查定语从句。此处是非限制性定语从句，先行词是recycling programs，指代物，所以应用关系代词which 引导。故填which。]
6．projects [考查名词复数。project是可数名词，由谓语动词help可知，此处表示泛指，且没有冠词限定，需用它的复数形式作主语 。故填projects。]
7．the [考查冠词。句意：保护自然环境已成为全球关注的问题，确保我们的技术进步不会以牺牲我们的星球为代价是我们共同的责任。at the cost of 是常用结构，意为“以……为代价”。故填the。]
8．reducing [考查非谓语动词。towards是介词，后面跟动词-ing形式reducing作宾语。故填reducing。]
9．have made [考查时态、语态和主谓一致。此处考查谓语动词，主语advancements与make为主动关系，且so far充当时间状语时，句子常用现在完成时，主语为复数形式，助动词用have。故填have made。]
10．without [考查介词。句意：通过采用更加可持续的技术方法，我们可以确保子孙后代能够享受技术带来的好处，而不会破坏我们的星球。根据句意可知，此处要填介词 without，表示“不(做某事)”。故填without。]
谢 谢！课时提升作业(四) (UNIT 2 Reading and Thinking)
(建议用时：45分钟 总分：98分)
Ⅰ．品句填词(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．I allowed myself to be _________ (说服)into entering the competition．
2．Please make sure all mobile phones are ________ (关闭)off during the performance．
3．She felt ______(安心的)and protected when she was with him．
4．Landslides have cut off many villages in _______________ (遥远的)areas．
5．We are aware of the _________ (潜在的)problems and have taken every precaution．
Ⅱ．词性转换(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．The switch on this kind of fire extinguisher(灭火器)opens up _____________ (automatic)．
2．In France，quality of life is much more important than __________ (efficient)．
3．Kids with __________(prefer)for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future．
4．Doctors issued a _______ (warn)against eating any fish caught in the river．
5．Shenzhen is well known as a city of technology and __________ (innovate)．
Ⅲ．短语填空(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
switch on，early on，in this sense，keep track of，catch fire
1．_____________，personality is the very soul of art．
2．He was injured ________ and didn't last the match．
3．She was standing too close to the fireplace and her dress ___________．
4．There's no problem here except you forgot to _________ the machine．
5．We had to _____________ our belongings，and if something was lost，it was not replaced．
Ⅳ．完成句子(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
1．(读后续写之情绪描写)当她失去被选进这个小组的机会时，沮丧的泪水模糊了她的双眼。
As she lost her chance _________________ the team，tears of frustration blurred/misted her eyes．
2．(读后续写之场景描写)我一进入公园，各种各样美丽的花朵和绿树就映入眼帘。
___________________ I entered the park，a variety of beautiful flowers and green trees came into sight．
3．已经在上海生活多年，我发现我的同事都很友好，从而觉得这座城市是个温暖的家。
Having lived in Shanghai for many years，I ____________________________，considering the city as a warm home．
4．如果你错过这次机会，你将需要数年才能获得另外一次机会。
If you miss this chance，it ______________________________ you get another chance．
5．她让我在雨里等了两个钟头。
She _______________ in the rain as long as two hours．
Ⅴ．补全短文(共9小题；每小题2分，满分18分)
Some experts advocate that AI will 1．_____________________(有可能)completely replace teachers in the near future．They try to 2．_______________ (说服人们)to let AI teach students and they think this mode is 3．____________________(安全且高效的)because AI can 4．______________________ (服从人类的指令)．Nevertheless，5．___________________ (一……就……)I heard this，I 6．______________ (反对)it and I 7．_________________(强烈反对)AI entering the classroom and taking the place of teachers．I 8．_____________________ (喜爱)learning at school and being guided by teachers．I think human's communication 9．_____________________ (起着关键的作用) in learning knowledge．
Ⅰ．阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
Robots that can cook are in growing demand in the United States．The increased demand comes at a time when restaurants are trying to improve efficiency and reduce waiting time during peak hours．
In a few weeks，White Castle restaurants will test a robot arm that can cook French fries and other foods．The robot，called Flippy，is a product of Miso Robotics，a company based in Pasadena，California．
Robot food service was becoming popular even before the concept of peak dining hours．Hospitals，college dining areas and other places tried to meet demand for food while keeping labor costs low．Robot chefs appeared at places like Creator，a restaurant in San Francisco．Now，some say，robots may become necessary for the food service industry．“I expect in the next two years you will see much more robotic adoption(采纳)in the food space because of the need for efficiency，”Jain said．
Some people say，robots can lower the demand for labor．At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock，cafe workers used to spend six hours per day making salads，notes Tonya Johnson，the school's director of nutrition services．But two years ago，the university added a Sally，a kind of robot that now makes around 40 salads per day．“By adding Sally，the school was able to cut a job opening in its cooking staff，” Johnson said．“I think the need for efficiency has made us realise how much we need more equipment like Sally，”Johnson said．
Miso Robotics' co-founder and chief Buck Jordan said fast-food restaurants are already having trouble finding workers，partly as a result of a losing population of young workers．Jordan added that his company's position is that “automation(自动化) is not a choice”．He added，“You must automate in order to survive in the future．”
1．Why is robot food service becoming popular
A．It can take the place of human beings in the future．
B．It can shorten the distance between workers and customers．
C．It can meet the demand for food and reduce the cost of labor．
D．It can make different kinds of delicious food in a very short time．
2．What does Johnson say about Sally
A．It makes as many salads as workers．
B．It is just a common robot like others．
C．It is useless to improve the speed of work．
D．It helps the school employ fewer workers．
3．What's Jordan's attitude to automation
A．Worried． B．Supportive．
C．Doubtful． D．Uncaring．
4．What is the text mainly about
A．The popularity of robots in the food space．
B．The debate about using robots in restaurants．
C．More demand for robot cooks in US restaurants．
D．The difficulties in finding enough labor workers．
B
“Imagine you have to make a speech，but instead of looking down at your notes，the words appear in front of your eyes，whichever direction you look in，”says Steve Sinclair when introducing the smart contact lenses(隐形眼镜)being developed by his company Mojo．
However，this is just one of many features which the makers of smart contact lenses promise will be available in the future．Other smart lenses are being developed to collect health data．They are expected to help to self-monitor and track glucose(葡萄糖)levels，according to Rebecca Rojas，instructor at Columbia University．“They can also provide extended-release(缓释)drug-delivery options．It's exciting to see how far technology has come，and the potential it offers to improve patients' lives．”
Despite the excitement，smart lenses technology still has to overcome a number of challenges．One challenge will be powering them with batteries that will obviously have to be incredibly tiny，so will they deliver enough power to do anything useful
Mojo is still testing its product，but wants customers to be able to wear its lenses all day，without having to recharge them．“The expectation is that you are not consuming information from the lens all the time but in short moments throughout the day．Actual battery life will depend on how and how often it is used，just like your smartphone or smartwatch today，”a company spokesperson explains．
Besides，according to senior policy analyst Daniel Leufer，any device with a forward-facing camera that allows a user to take pictures，or record videos，presents risks to bystanders'(旁观者)privacy．
Additionally，there are concerns about the product that will be familiar to anyone who wears regular contacts．“Any type of contact lens can present a risk to eye health，if not properly cared for or not fitted properly．Just like any other medical device，we need to make sure the patients' health comes first，”says Ms Rojas．
“We know it's going to take some time for the public to accept it．But we think it's unavoidable that all of our eyewear is eventually going to become smart，”says Mr Sinclair．
5．What can Mojo's smart lenses enable wearers to do
A．Take notes whenever necessary．
B．Keep going in the right direction．
C．Receive information before their eyes．
D．Share important information with others．
6．How could smart lenses benefit wearers' health
A．By reducing their glucose levels．
B．By avoiding the use of eye drugs．
C．By reminding them to do exercise．
D．By informing them of their health state．
7．Which of the following is NOT a concern of the company
A．Long-term use without worrying about charging．
B．The risk of invading(侵犯)the privacy of bystanders．
C．The possibility of causing harm to eye health．
D．The lack of confidence in the prospect of the smart eyewear．
8．What can we learn from Mr Sinclair's words in the last paragraph
A．He is confident about the smart lenses' future．
B．He will spend more time improving the smart lenses．
C．He expects the smart lenses to be a hit once launched．
D．He is worried about the problems brought by the smart lenses．
Ⅱ．阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Thanks to scientific and technological developments，billions of people today are living a better life than that of kings of centuries ago．______ After all，despite all the progress we've made，the world faces many challenges in the 21st century：climate change，poverty and cancer，etc．
Our best hope of dealing with these challenges is to make science and technology more productive．One practical way to achieve this is through the integration of Artificial Intelligence(AI)and laboratory automation．AI systems already possess superhuman scientific powers．They can remember massive volumes of facts and learn from huge datasets．______ These powers are highly praised even by human scientists．
______ Robots can now carry out most of the laboratory tasks humans can．Then there're AI Scientists：AI systems integrated with laboratory automations that are capable of carrying out the closed-loop(闭环)automation of scientific research．These systems automatically generate hypotheses(假设)to explain observations，design experiments to test these hypotheses，interpret the results and then repeat the cycle．
Within the last year or so，the world has been astonished by the success of Large Language Models(LLMs)like ChatGPT，which have achieved ground-breaking performance on a wide range of conversation-based tasks．______ This is associated with their capacity to read all the scientific literature and act as a source of scientific knowledge．
However，the application of AI to science has the potential for harm．As a step towards preventing this，some scientists have prepared the Stockholm Declaration on AI for Science．______ They urge all scientists working with AI to sign．
A．They can carry out perfect logical reasoning．
B．Today，laboratory automation is increasingly advancing．
C．AI has the potential to transform the very process of thinking．
D．These LLMs show great potential for super-charging AI Scientists．
E．There're now about 100 AI Scientists worldwide，working in various areas．
F．However，it is deeply surprising how little appreciated this astonishing fact is．
G．This commits the signers to the responsible and healthy development of AI for science．
Ⅲ．语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
As technology continues to develop，it has brought about great changes to our daily lives．The use of smartphones，for instance，has changed communication，allowing us 1．__________ (connect)with others through various social media platforms．However，this progress has also led to the need for 2．__________(environment)protection．
One of the most significant impacts of technology on our lives is the 3．____________(convenient)it offers．People are now able to shop online．However，the production of these devices often results in electronic waste，which，if not managed 4．____________(proper)，can be harmful to the environment．To address this issue，many companies have started to adopt recycling programs，5．____________ are essential in dealing with e-waste．Recycling 6．____________(project)not only help in preserving natural resources but also provide a good way to manage waste．
Protecting the natural environment has become a global concern，and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that our technological advancements do not come at 7．____________ cost of our planet．The use of renewable energy sources，such as solar and wind power，has been on the rise，which is a positive step towards 8．____________(reduce)our carbon footprint．
So far，the advancements in technology 9．____________(make)our lives more convenient，but they have also raised concerns about their impact．By adopting a more sustainable approach to technology，we can ensure that future generations can enjoy the benefits of technology 10．____________ damaging our planet．
课时提升作业(四)
基础过关
Ⅰ．1．persuaded 2．switched 3．secure 4．remote/distant 5．potential
Ⅱ．1．automatically 2．efficiency 3．preference 4．warning 5．innovation
Ⅲ．1．In this sense 2．early on 3．caught fire 4．switch on 5．keep track of
Ⅳ．1．to be admitted to 2．The instant/moment 3．found my colleagues friendly 4．will take several years before 5．kept me waiting
Ⅴ．1．have the potential to 2．persuade people 3．secure and efficient 4．obey human's commands 5．the instant/moment 6．was opposed to 7．strongly resisted 8．have a preference for 9．plays a critical part
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C Ｄ Ｂ Ｃ Ｃ Ｄ Ｄ Ａ
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Ⅲ．1．to connect 2．environmental 3．convenience 4．properly 5．which 6．projects 7．the 8．reducing 9．have made 10．without
能力提升
Ⅰ．【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了机器人在美国餐饮业的应用、优势与背后的原因，以及人们对这一趋势的看法。
1．C [细节理解题。根据第三段中的 甚至在高峰用餐时间这个概念出现之前，机器人餐饮服务就已经很流行了。医院、大学食堂和其他地方试图满足对食物的需求，同时保持低劳动力成本”可知，机器人可以满足对食物的需求并且降低劳动力成本。故选C。]
2．D [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后两句可知，Johnson的话中提到Sally这个机器人相当于一个员工，可以减少雇用一个员工，即通过使用机器人，学校可以雇用更少的员工。故选D。]
3．B [观点态度题。根据最后一段中乔丹所说的“他的公司的立场是‘自动化不是一种选择’”以及“为了在未来生存，你必须自动化”可知，他认为自动化是必定的趋势，因此他对此是支持的。故选B。]
4．C [主旨大意题。根据文章第一段第一句“能做饭的机器人在美国的需求量越来越大”以及全文对于美国机器人厨师的介绍可知，本文主要讲述了美国餐馆对机器人厨师的需求越来越大。故选C。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可以为人们提供信息的智能隐形眼镜以及其存在的弊端。
5．C [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Steve Sinclair在介绍其公司Mojo正在开发的智能隐形眼镜时说：‘想象一下，你必须发表演讲，但无论你朝哪个方向看，单词都会出现在你的眼前，而无需低头看笔记。’”可知，这种智能隐形眼镜可以始终在佩戴者眼前显示信息。故选C。]
6．D [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“其他智能镜片正在开发中，用于收集健康数据。哥伦比亚大学讲师Rebecca Rojas表示，它们有望帮助自我监测和跟踪葡萄糖水平”可推知，智能隐形眼镜会监控佩戴者的身体状况，并及时将相关的健康信息反馈给佩戴者。故选D。]
7．D [细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“Mojo is still testing its product．．．without having to recharge them．”可知，公司关注长期使用而无需频繁充电的问题。根据第五段可知，公司关注侵犯旁观者隐私的风险。根据第六段中的“Any type of contact lens can present a risk to eye health，if not properly cared for or not fitted properly．”可知，公司关注隐形眼镜对眼睛健康的潜在风险。根据第七段“‘．．．But we think it's unavoidable that all of our eyewear is eventually going to become smart，’says Mr Sinclair．”可知，公司对智能眼镜的前景充满信心，并不担心前景问题。故选D。]
8．A [推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sinclair先生说：‘我们知道公众需要一段时间才能接受它。但我们认为，我们所有的(隐形)眼镜最终都将变得智能，这是不可避免的。’”可推知，他认为所有(隐形)眼镜最终都会变成智能的，并对智能隐形眼镜的未来充满信心。故选A。]
Ⅱ．【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学界未来的人工智能和自动化。
1．F [根据上文“由于科学技术的发展，今天数十亿人过着比几个世纪前的国王更好的生活”和下文“毕竟，尽管我们取得了如此多的进步，但在21世纪，世界仍面临着许多挑战：气候变化、贫困和癌症等”可知，上下文是转折关系，F项“然而，令人深感惊讶的是，这个惊人的事实并不很受人们的赏识”符合语境，故选F。]
2．A [根据上文“他们可以记住大量的事实，并从庞大的数据里集中学习”以及下文“这些能力甚至受到人类科学家的高度赞扬”可知，空处和上文并列，说明人工智能的能力，A项“他们能进行完美的逻辑推理”符合语境，故选A。]
3．B [根据下文可知，本段是描述实验室的自动化情况，B项“今天，实验室自动化正在不断推进”符合语境，故选B。]
4．D [上文“在过去一年左右的时间里，像ChatGPT这样的大型语言模型(LLMs)取得了惊人的成功，它们在广泛的基于对话的任务中取得了突破性的表现”提到一些大型语言模型的突出表现，D项继续阐述它们的巨大潜能，符合语境，故选D。]
5．G [上文提到一些科学家准备了《关于人工智能促进科学的斯德哥尔摩宣言》，G项“这就要求签约者以负责和有益身心的态度发展人工智能”描述了该宣言的内容，符合语境，故选G。]
Ⅲ．【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科技的发展让我们的生活变得方便了，但也可能对环境造成不好的影响。
1．to connect [考查非谓语动词。allow sb．to do sth．是固定用法，意为“允许某人做某事”，所以此空应填不定式作宾语补足语。故填to connect。]
2．environmental [考查词性转换。此处需要形容词environmental 修饰名词 protection。故填environmental。]
3．convenience [考查词性转换。分析句子可知，此处需要名词作表语，convenience意为“方便；便利”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填convenience。]
4．properly [考查词性转换。manage是动词，需用副词properly修饰，意为“适当地”。故填properly。]
5．which [考查定语从句。此处是非限制性定语从句，先行词是recycling programs，指代物，所以应用关系代词which 引导。故填which。]
6．projects [考查名词复数。project是可数名词，由谓语动词help可知，此处表示泛指，且没有冠词限定，需用它的复数形式作主语 。故填projects。]
7．the [考查冠词。句意：保护自然环境已成为全球关注的问题，确保我们的技术进步不会以牺牲我们的星球为代价是我们共同的责任。at the cost of 是常用结构，意为“以……为代价”。故填the。]
8．reducing [考查非谓语动词。towards是介词，后面跟动词ing形式reducing作宾语。故填reducing。]
9．have made [考查时态、语态和主谓一致。此处考查谓语动词，主语advancements与make为主动关系，且so far充当时间状语时，句子常用现在完成时，主语为复数形式，助动词用have。故填have made。]
10．without [考查介词。句意：通过采用更加可持续的技术方法，我们可以确保子孙后代能够享受技术带来的好处，而不会破坏我们的星球。根据句意可知，此处要填介词 without，表示“不(做某事)”。故填without。]
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