Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.①to keep ②being persuaded ③persuasive ④persuade her to buy my newspaper/persuade her into buying my newspaper
⑤persuading David not to quit/out of quitting the cross-country race
2.①off ②switching ③from ④remember to switch/turn off
⑤switched to the piano
3.①within ②at ③不友好的;冷淡的;疏远的 ④心不在焉的;恍惚的;出神的 ⑤to travel short distances ⑥ with a distant expression on his face
4.①security ②securely ③To secure the safety of students/To keep students secure ④warm, secure feeling
5.①preference ②dressing ③to stay ④who/that have a strong preference for Chinese cultures ⑤staying at home reading some books;to stay at home reading some books;has a preference for staying at home reading some books
6.①to finish ②(should) land ③Under ④do I have a good command of English ⑤commanded her children to clean up their rooms;commanded that her children (should) clean up their rooms
7.①relevance ②irrelevant ③relevantly ④offer you some relevant information ⑤are closely relevant to/are of close relevance to
8.①for ②to help ③whether you are available ④With a variety of interesting activities available
句型透视
1.①The ②leaving ③the instant I picked her up ④The instant she heard the news;On hearing the news
2.①before ②since ③when ④it would be 30 minutes before it arrived ⑤It didn’t take long beforePeriod Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
Ⅰ.1.preference 2.efficiency 3.Persuading 4.critically
5.detective 6.abnormal 7.security 8.integrated
9.automatically 10.(should) be stopped
Ⅱ.1.to switch off 2.keep track of 3.respond to
4.caught fire 5.early on 6.In this sense 7.was relevant to
Ⅲ.1.It didn’t take long before
2.a wide range of books available
3.found himself surrounded
4.The instant I finished writing the composition
Ⅳ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了智能服装的研发进展及未来展望。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the movie The Wrong Trousers, a pair of futuristic trousers lets people walk on walls and ceilings. Inspired by the movie, researchers in England developed ‘The Right Trousers’…”可知,研究人员受到了一部有创意的电影的启发,发明了“正确的裤子”。故选D项。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Last year, scientists at MIT built fibre batteries that could be embedded into clothes and power robotic clothing.”可知,去年麻省理工学院的科学家们为机器人服装制造电池。故选C项。
3.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“But challenges still remain for Do’s team, especially around making these robotic tubes smaller so they can weave easily with other fabrics.”可知,Do的团队认为减小机器人管的尺寸具有挑战性。故选A项。
4.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Recent breakthroughs point towards a not-so-distant future where smart clothing will be a part of our everyday life…”(最近的突破指向了一个不太遥远的未来,在那里智能服装将成为我们日常生活的一部分……)可推知,Rebecca对智能服装未来的发展充满希望。故选D项。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一位名叫Dave Vinzant的父亲,为了帮助他8岁的女儿Aubrie克服阅读困难,亲自开发了一款名为WordStumble的免费应用程序。
1.B 根据上文“…help his daughter catch up on her reading…”可知,Aubrie遇到了阅读困难。故选B项。 handle处理;encounter遇到; display展示;clarify澄清。
2.B 根据上文difficulties in reading可知,Aubrie有阅读困难,所以是不会阅读。故选B项。 smile微笑; read阅读; respond回答;jog慢跑。
3.D 根据语境可知,传统的方法没有带来想要的结果。故选D项。scientific科学的;secure安全的; creative创造性的; traditional传统的。
4.C 根据上文“…methods weren’t bringing about the desired results.”可知,传统的方法没有带来想要的效果,所以Aubrie有种失败感。故选C项。 surprise惊讶; regret后悔;failure失败; pleasure快乐。
5.A 根据上文“After an hour of trying to get through a 10—15 pages’ little book…”可知,Aubrie有阅读困难,所以花了一个小时努力读完一本10到15页的小书,据此推测,她应该要哭。故选A项。 cry哭;joke开玩笑;dance跳舞; sing唱歌。
6.C 根据上文although和下文“…he made up his mind to develop a tool…”可知,Vinzant缺乏计算机编程知识。故选C项。 provide提供; ensure确保;lack缺乏;require要求。
7.B 根据第一段“In Las Vegas, one parent’s determination to help his daughter catch up on her reading…”可知,他要开发一个工具来帮助他的女儿。故选B项。persuade说服;assist帮助;amuse逗笑;rescue营救。
8.D 根据下文“…Vinzant is not only changing the landscape of reading apps…”可知,WordStumble是一个应用程序。故选D项。brochure手册;textbook课本;advertisement广告; application应用程序。
9.D 根据下文“…any reading app powered by artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. The program customizes (定制) stories for each user.”可知,WordStumble不仅仅是一个由人工智能驱动的阅读应用程序。故选D项。still仍然; also也;even甚至; simply仅仅。
10.B 根据下文“…it can take all of those words that she knows or struggles with…”和a customized children’s story可知,这个应用程序可以把她知道的或难以理解的所有单词都收集起来,生成定制的儿童故事,这是这个应用程序的神奇之处。故选B项。 familiar熟悉的; magical神奇的; reasonable合理的; strange奇怪的。
11.A 根据上文“The program customizes (定制) stories for each user.”可知,这个应用程序可以生成儿童故事。故选A项。generate生成; remember记得;spread传播;recall回想起。
12.C 根据下文“…he wants to share with others.”可知,WordStumble的成功不仅仅是个人的。故选C项。ultimate最终的;popular受欢迎的; personal个人的;convenient方便的。
13.C 根据下文“…to countless parents and children facing similar challenges.”可知,Vinzant用这个应用程序给无数面临类似挑战的父母和孩子带来了希望。故选C项。courage勇气;determination决心;hope希望;imagination想象力。
14.A 根据上文“…as WordStumble continues to…”可知,这个应用程序继续改进。故选A项。improve改进;survive幸存;transform转换;perform表演。
15.D 根据上文“…not only changing the landscape of reading apps but also giving…to countless parents and children facing similar challenges.”可知,Vinzant给面对类似挑战的父母和孩子带来了希望,此处指给世界各地的年轻学习者带来不同的世界。故选D项。 instruction指示; task任务; memory记忆; difference不同。Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
1.persuade vt. 说服;劝说
(1)persuade sb to do sth (=persuade/talk sb into doing sth) 说服某人做某事
persuade sb not to do sth (=persuade/talk sb out of doing sth) 说服某人不做某事
try to persuade sb to do sth 尽力劝说某人做某事
(2)persuasive adj. 有说服力的,令人信服的
【佳句背诵】
Despite all my efforts to persuade him to give up smoking, he never made up his mind.
虽然我尽力劝他别吸烟了,但他还是下不了决心。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2020·全国卷Ⅲ] I do know how upset the shop staff can get, but I try to persuade them (keep) smiling.
②While shopping, people sometimes can’t help (persuade) to buy something they don’t really need.
③Brown believes England has to put forward a (persuade) argument in order to win support from other nations.
◆完成句子
④With butterflies in my heart, I hesitantly knocked on the old lady’s door and tried to .(读后续写之心理描写)我心里忐忑不安,犹豫不决地敲开老妇人的门,试图说服她买我的报纸。
⑤[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Successfully , I sighed a smile of relief.(读后续写之表情描写)
成功说服大卫不要退出越野赛之后,我如释重负地笑了。
2.switch vi. & vt. (使)改变;转变 vt. 转换; 交换 n. 改变;开关;转换器
(1)switch on (=turn on) 开(电灯、机器等),接通(电流等)
switch off (=turn off) 关(电灯、机器等),切断(电流等)
switch (over) from…to… 从……转变到……
(2)make a switch (from…) to…
(从……)转变为……【佳句背诵】
When you are on vacation abroad, you can use a smart home controller to switch on or off the electricity when necessary.
当你在国外度假时,你可以在必要时使用智能家居控制器来打开或关闭电源。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①According to the airline rules, you should switch your mobile phone before boarding.
②We’d take the train into the city centre, then a bus, (switch) to the train, and then maybe a taxi.
③[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] A company representative wrote back and told me the airline was switching over plastic to paper cups on all of its 1,200 daily flights.
◆完成句子
④[2024·天津卷应用文写作] For instance, always all the electric appliances when you are leaving a room.
例如,永远记得在离开房间时关掉所有电器。
⑤She had always been passionate about music, but when she , a whole new world opened up for her. (读后续写之学习经历)
她一直以来都对音乐充满热情,不过当她转而学习钢琴时,一个全新的世界向她敞开了大门。
3.distant adj. 遥远的;远处的;疏远的;心不在焉的
(1)distance n. 距离,间距
in the distance 在远处
at a distance of… 在……的距离
within walking distance 在步行可达的距离内;步行就能到
keep…at a distance 对……冷淡;与……
疏远
keep one’s distance from 与……保持距离
(2)distance vt. 拉开距离;与……疏远
distance oneself from 使自己疏远……;使自己不介入……【佳句背诵】
(1)As the sun was setting, a small village in the distance seemed to be bathed in a golden light, looking so peaceful and charming.
当太阳落山时,远处的一个小村庄仿佛沐浴在金色的光辉中,看上去是那样的宁静而迷人。
(2)In order to avoid getting involved in the conflict, he distanced himself from/kept his distance from those troublemakers.为了避免卷入冲突,他与那些惹麻烦的人保持距离。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空/一词多义
①In a flash, there we were, because the destination was just walking distance.
②He tends to keep people a distance until he gets to know them better.
③Pat sounded very cold and distant on the phone.
④There was a distant look in her eyes; her mind was obviously on something else.
◆完成句子
⑤[2024·全国甲卷书面表达] Firstly, shared bicycles have become a popular choice in cities, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective way .
首先,共享单车已成为城市中颇受欢迎的选择,为短途出行提供了一种环保且经济实惠的方式。
⑥He sat alone in the old garden , recalling the days of laughter and joy that had once filled this place.(读后续写之人物的表情与心理)
他独自坐在旧花园里,脸上带着茫然的神情,回忆着曾经充满这个地方的欢笑和快乐的日子。
4.secure adj. 稳固的,牢固的;安全的,安心的 vt.保护;获得;拴牢
(1)a secure job/income 稳定的工作/收入
(2)secure…against… 保护……免受……;
使……免遭……
(3)security n. 保护措施;安全工作
(4)securely adv. 安全地
【佳句背诵】
(1)(教材P14) These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
这些智能家居将保障我们的安全,为我们节省能源,给我们提供一个更为舒适的居住环境。
(2)It is high time that immediate measures should be taken to secure the farmland against shifting sand.
现在是应该立即采取措施保护农田免遭流沙侵袭的时候了。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2023·浙江1月考] With gas prices rising and airport (secure) lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train
②[2023·浙江1月考] I stuffed a piece of cloth into the hole and took her outside, closing the door (secure) behind me.
◆完成句子
③ , strict security measures should be taken in schools.(应用文写作之建议信)为了确保学生的安全,学校应该实施严格的安全措施。
④We were all so proud of Mama’s Bank Account, which gave us such a .
我们所有人都为妈妈的银行账户感到十分自豪,它让我们感到如此温暖,有安全感。
5.preference n. 爱好;偏爱;优先权
(1)have a preference for…
对……偏爱
give (a) preference to 优先考虑,优待
(2)prefer v. (preferring, preferred)
宁可,宁愿;更喜欢
prefer to do/doing sth 更喜欢做某事
prefer sth/doing…to sth/doing…
和……相比更喜欢……
prefer to do…rather than do…
宁愿做……而不愿做……
prefer sb to do sth 宁愿某人做某事【佳句背诵】
(1)(教材P14) Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
你的住宅还能了解你的日常生活和喜好,所以当你每晚到家的时候,一切都会为你准备就绪。
(2)He is keen on all kinds of new things and has a preference for computers. 他对各种新鲜事物都感兴趣,对电脑更是特别喜爱。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①While selecting job applicants, we usually give (prefer) to those with some experience.
②She is very traditional; she prefers (dress) formally to wearing sports clothes.
③Unlike fast-food places, fine dining shops prefer customers (stay) longer and spend.
◆完成句子/一句多译
④For better promotion of our traditional Chinese cultures, we are in great need of new members .(应用文写作之招募信)
为了更好地推广我们的中国传统文化,我们非常需要对中国文化有强烈偏好的新成员。
⑤星期天,他宁愿待在家里读一些书,也不愿出去和他的弟弟一起玩儿。
→On Sundays he prefers to going out to play with his brother.
→On Sundays he prefers rather than go out to play with his brother.
→On Sundays he instead of going out to play with his brother.(preference)
6.command n.指令;命令;控制 vt.命令;控制
(1)have (a) good command of
很好地掌握;精通
under the command of sb(=under one’s command) 由……指挥,由……控制
(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[温馨提示] command后接that引导的宾语从句时,从句中谓语用“should+动词原形”的形式,其中should可以省略。能这样用的动词可以用以下口诀来记忆:一坚持(insist);二命令(command,order);三建议(advise, suggest, propose);四要求(request, require, demand, desire)。
【佳句背诵】
One cannot master a language if he does not have a good command of its vocabulary. 一个人如果不熟练掌握词汇,就不可能掌握一门语言。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①The boss commanded Henry (finish) some important work, but he forgot the command.
②After circling around the earth for three days, the spaceship received the command from the ground that it (land) as scheduled the next day.
③ the command of Zheng He, the fleets set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea.
◆完成句子/一句多译
④I’m writing to apply to be your teaching assistant, because not only but also I am good at communicating with others. (应用文写作之申请信)
我写信申请成为你的助教,因为我不仅精通英语,而且善于与他人交流。
⑤妈妈命令孩子们在晚饭前打扫好自己的房间,并说否则就不许他们看电视。
→The mother before dinner, saying that she wouldn’t allow them to watch TV otherwise.(command sb to do sth)
→The mother before dinner, saying that she wouldn’t allow them to watch TV otherwise. (command that…)
7.relevant adj. 有关的;切题的;有意义的
(1)be relevant to…(=be of relevance to…)
与……有关
(2)irrelevant adj. 无关紧要的;不相关的
be irrelevant to… 与……无关
(3)relevance n. 关联;意义
be of great/direct relevance to…
与……有重大/直接关系
have (no) relevance to… 和……无/有关[温馨提示] 同义表达“和……有关”的短语:
be related to, be connected with, be associated with, be linked to/with等。
【佳句背诵】
(1)Once we have all the relevant information, we can make a decision.
我们一旦掌握了所有的相关信息,就可以做出决定。
(2)When you are writing your composition, make sure to keep your views closely relevant to the topic.
写作文时,要确保你的观点与主题密切相关。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①I understand what you are saying but I don’t understand the (relevant) to this discussion.
②If some material is (relevant) to these points, it should probably be cut.
③The applicant has experience in teaching and, more (relevant), in industry.
◆完成句子
④Knowing that you are eager to learn kung fu this summer vacation, I’m writing to on where to learn it.(应用文写作之告知信)
获悉你这个暑假很想学习功夫,我写信给你提供一些在哪里学习功夫的相关信息。
⑤A balanced diet and regular exercise maintaining good health and a high quality of life.
均衡的饮食和规律的运动与保持良好的健康和高品质的生活密切相关。
8.available adj. 可获得的;可购得的;(人)有空的
(1)be available to sb/for sth 可供……之用
be available to do sth 可用来做某事;有时间做某事
(2)available information 可获得的消息
available opportunities/options 可获得的机会/选择【佳句背诵】
(1) (教材P15)Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.
这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得,并且正在一些住宅中使用。
(2)A wide range of books are available to students in the school library, helping them expand their knowledge.学校图书馆里有各种各样的书籍可供学生借阅,这有助于他们拓展知识面。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①There will be four basketball courts available our use with one teacher watching over each game.
②The teacher will be available (help) students with their homework after school hours.
◆完成句子
③[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷应用文写作] I am writing to ask
to be present at our programme.
我写信是想询问你是否有空出席我们的节目。
④ , such as live music performances, delicious food stalls, and interactive games, our school cultural festival will surely leave a long-lasting impression on you.(应用文写作之邀请信)
由于有各种各样有趣的活动可供参与,例如现场音乐表演、美食摊位以及互动游戏,我们学校的文化节肯定会给你们留下持久的印象。
1.(教材P14)Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
你一进家门,灯就会亮起,还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放),而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
the instant+(that)从句 一……就……
句型公式
【句式点拨】
句中的the instant (that)起连词作用,表示时间,相当于as soon as,意为“一……就……”,that常省略。表达“一……就……”的几种常见结构还有:
(1)the moment/the minute…;
(2)instantly/immediately/directly…;
(3)on/upon doing或“on/upon+名词”。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
① instant she was informed of the result of the test, a surge of excitement seized her.
②[外研选必四] On (leave) high school, he joined a local Kansas newspaper as a trainee reporter.
◆完成句子/句式改写
③[2023·浙江1月考] She was covered in spider-webs and was barely able to move her wings. She ceased her struggle .
“她”浑身布满蜘蛛网,几乎无法移动翅膀。我把“她”捡起来的那一刻,“她”停止了挣扎。
④As soon as she heard the news, she rushed to be by his side, her heart filled with concern.
→ , she rushed to be by his side, her heart filled with concern.(用instant改写)
→ , she rushed to be by his side, her heart filled with concern.(用on改写)
2.(教材P15)Nevertheless, it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
然而,还需要过些年大多数新住宅才会开始使用这种新技术。
It will take+一段时间+before+从句.
要过一段时间之后才……
句型公式
【句式点拨】
此句运用了“It will take+一段时间+before+从句.”结构,表示“要过一段时间之后才……”。before 引导时间状语从句时, 表示主句动作发生在从句动作之前,其译法比较灵活。
(1)强调主句动作发生在从句动作之前,意为“不等……就……”。
(2)在“It+be动词+时间段+before+从句.”中,意为“……之后才……”。
(3)在“It+be动词+否定形式+long+before+从句.”中,意为“……不久就……”。
(4)在特定的情景中,意为“趁……”。
【易混辨析】
It+be动词+时间+since/before/when…
It+be动词+时间段+since… 自从……以来有……时间了。
It+be动词+时间段+before… ……之后才……
It+be动词+时间点+when… 当……的时候,时间是……
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It will take a while they rebuild their friendship after that serious quarrel and trust each other again.
②It has been several months he started working on this project, yet he still hasn’t completed it.
③ Because of the heavy traffic, it was already time for the lunch break she got to her office.
◆完成句子
④[2020·浙江7月考读后续写] He told me a helicopter was on its way, but .
他告诉我一架直升机正在赶来的路上,但还需要 30 分钟才能到达。
⑤[2024·浙江1月考读后续写] Things went quite smoothly. Eva could easily find the library, cafeteria and the gym as well.事情进展得很顺利。没过多久,伊娃也能轻松地找到图书馆、自助餐厅和体育馆了。 Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
●Ⅰ 单句填空(每小题1.5分,满分15分)
1.Research has shown that having a (prefer) for junk food can result in obesity.
2.It has been proved that sorting out your desk can improve your learning and working (efficient).
3. (persuade) people to adopt new practices and behaviour requires continuing effort.
4.Deep reading is a process in which people (critical) think in addition to trying to catch the words on the page.
5.So curious was the (detect) about the man wearing sunglasses during night that he was determined to follow him.
6.This new technology might even make it possible to prevent diseases from ever developing by correcting (normal) genes early on.
7.With the advancement of technology, online (secure) has become a major concern for Internet users worldwide.
8.In an (integrate) environment of work and play, employees can enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
9.Machine translation is a technology that (automatic) translates text from one language to another.
10.The commission commanded that work on the building (stop).
●Ⅱ 短语填空(每小题2分,满分14分)
1.Don’t forget (关掉) the light when you leave the office.
2.Ancient agricultural civilizations observed the stars and then used those observations to (追踪,了解……的动态) the seasons.
3.When you receive a message, it is polite to (回应,回复) it quickly to show respect to the sender.
4.When the restaurant (着火), the people who were having dinner there ran into the street quickly.
5.Steve Jobs founded the company Apple (在初期) in life and went on to change the world with his innovative products.
6. (从这种意义上来讲), computers cannot replace the creative work done by humans.
7.The lawyer presented information to the judge that she thought (与……有关) the case.
●Ⅲ 句型训练(每小题3分,满分12分)
1. the new students adapted to the school environment and started to make friends and enjoy their campus life.(before)
没过多久新学生们就适应了学校环境,开始交朋友并享受他们的校园生活。
2.With
in the library, students can easily find the materials they need for their studies.(available)
图书馆里有各种各样的书籍可供使用,学生们能够轻松找到学习所需的资料。
3.When he came to himself, he by a group of teenagers, who looked at him anxiously. (find+宾语+宾补)
当他苏醒过来, 他发现自己被一群青少年围着,他们忧虑地看着他。
4. , I felt a sense of relief.(instant)
我一写完作文,就感到如释重负。
●Ⅳ 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,满分10分)
[2025·山东实验中学高二期中考试]
In the movie The Wrong Trousers, a pair of futuristic trousers lets people walk on walls and ceilings. Inspired by the movie, researchers in England developed “The Right Trousers”, a set of trousers embedded (嵌入) with electrical pumps to force air into tiny tubes that expand and can help elderly or disabled people with issues like getting up or improving blood flow. Now, material scientists, computer programmers and fabric designers are working to advance robotic clothing.
In June, researchers in Australia created robotic fibres, which can make fabric move automatically. Last year, scientists at MIT built fibre batteries that could be embedded into clothes and power robotic clothing. In recent years, Google partnered with brands like Levi’s and Adidas to put sensors in jackets, backpacks and shoes, letting users access their phones instantly. Researchers said they could soon unlock a stage where clothing will act more like a computer, sensing how your body feels and telling your clothes how to help.
At the University of New South Wales in Australia, researchers are creating fabrics that can shape-shift. Thanh Nho Do, a senior lecturer at the school, said his team has created tiny tubes that can weave (编织) into sheets of fabric. These tubes can make fabric take various preprogrammed shapes. But challenges still remain for Do’s team, especially around making these robotic tubes smaller so they can weave easily with other fabrics.
Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio from Yale University agreed that many challenges remain before smart clothing “reaches its full potential”. It will be challenging to make these clothes, equipped with fibres and technology, strong enough to go through multiple cycles in the laundry (洗衣房), she said. Despite that, she says researchers will figure out a way forward. “Recent breakthroughs point towards a not-so-distant future where smart clothing will be a part of our everyday life,” she said.
( )1.What led to the creation of “The Right Trousers”
A.An electrical pump.
B.A health issue.
C.A tiny tube.
D.A creative film.
( )2.What did scientists at MIT do last year
A.They put sensors in clothes.
B.They created movable robotic fibres.
C.They made batteries for robotic clothing.
D.They released smart clothing connected to cellphones.
( )3.What does Do’s team find challenging
A.Reducing the size of robotic tubes.
B.Keeping robotic tubes’ shape unchanged.
C.Programming the shape of robotic tubes.
D.Weaving robotic tubes into various fabrics.
( )4.What is Rebecca’s attitude towards the future of smart clothing
A.Doubtful. B.Indifferent.
C.Worried. D.Hopeful.
●Ⅴ 完形填空(每小题1分,满分15分)
[2025·云南大学附属中学高二期中考试]
In Las Vegas, one parent’s determination to help his daughter catch up on her reading has led to the creation of a groundbreaking approach in educational technology. Dave Vinzant is a father to 8-year-old Aubrie who 1 difficulties in reading at school.
“It was about halfway through the first grade that we realized she couldn’t 2 ,” said Vinzant. Despite their efforts, 3 methods weren’t bringing about the desired results. “The strong sense of 4 hit her,” Vinzant recalled. “After an hour of trying to get through a 10—15 pages’ little book, she was 5 .”
Determined to find a solution, Vinzant took matters into his own hands. Although 6 a background in computer programming, he made up his mind to develop a tool that could effectively 7 his daughter. The result A free 8 called WordStumble.
WordStumble isn’t 9 any reading app powered by artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. The program customizes (定制) stories for each user. “What is 10 is that it can take all of those words that she knows or struggles with and it 11 a customized children’s story,” Vinzant explained.
For Vinzant, the success of WordStumble isn’t just 12 ; he wants to share with others. With his dedication and innovation, Vinzant is not only changing the landscape of reading apps but also giving 13 to countless parents and children facing similar challenges. And as WordStumble continues to 14 , it’s clear that the power of one person’s passion can make a world of 15 for young learners everywhere.
( )1.A.handled B.encountered
C.displayed D.clarified
( )2.A.smile B.read
C.respond D.jog
( )3.A.scientific B.secure
C.creative D.traditional
( )4.A.surprise B.regret
C.failure D.pleasure
( )5.A.crying B.joking
C.dancing D.singing
( )6.A.providing B.ensuring
C.lacking D.requiring
( )7.A.persuade B.assist
C.amuse D.rescue
( )8.A.brochure B.textbook
C.advertisement D.application
( )9.A.still B.also
C.even D.simply
( )10.A.familiar B.magical
C.reasonable D.strange
( )11.A.generates B.remembers
C.spreads D.recalls
( )12.A.ultimate B.popular
C.personal D.convenient
( )13.A.courage B.determination
C.hope D.imagination
( )14.A.improve B.survive
C.transform D.perform
( )15.A.instruction B.task
C.memory D.difference(共85张PPT)
Period Two
Reading and Thinking—
Language points
语言知识梳理
练习册
答案速查【导】
答案速查【练】
1.persuade vt. 说服;劝说
(1)persuade sb to do sth (=persuade/talk sb into doing sth)
说服某人做某事
persuade sb not to do sth (=persuade/talk sb out of doing sth)
说服某人不做某事
try to persuade sb to do sth 尽力劝说某人做某事
(2)persuasive adj. 有说服力的,令人信服的
【佳句背诵】
Despite all my efforts to persuade him to give up smoking,
he never made up his mind.
虽然我尽力劝他别吸烟了,但他还是下不了决心。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①［2020·全国卷Ⅲ］I do know how upset the shop staff can
get, but I try to persuade them _________ (keep) smiling.
②While shopping, people sometimes can't help ___________
__________ (persuade) to buy something they don't really need.
③Brown believes England has to put forward a ___________
(persuade) argument in order to win support from other nations.
to keep
being persuaded
persuasive
◆完成句子
④With butterflies in my heart, I hesitantly knocked on the old
lady's door and tried to ____________________________________
_____________________________________.(读后续写之心理描写)
我心里忐忑不安,犹豫不决地敲开老妇人的门,试图说服她买我的报纸。
persuade her to buy my newspaper/
persuade her into buying my newspaper
⑤［2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷］Successfully _______________________
_________________________________________, I sighed a smile
of relief.(读后续写之表情描写)
成功说服大卫不要退出越野赛之后,我如释重负地笑了。
persuading David not to
quit/out of quitting the cross-country race
2.switch vi. & vt. (使)改变;转变 vt. 转换; 交换 n. 改变;开关;转换器
(1)switch on (=turn on) 开(电灯、机器等),接通(电流等)
switch off (=turn off) 关(电灯、机器等),切断(电流等)
switch (over) from…to… 从……转变到……
(2)make a switch (from…) to… (从……)转变为……
【佳句背诵】
When you are on vacation abroad, you can use a smart home
controller to switch on or off the electricity when necessary.
当你在国外度假时,你可以在必要时使用智能家居控制器来打开或关
闭电源。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①According to the airline rules, you should switch ____ your
mobile phone before boarding.
②We'd take the train into the city centre, then a bus,
__________ (switch) to the train, and then maybe a taxi.
off
switching
③［2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷］A company representative wrote back
and told me the airline was switching over ______ plastic to
paper cups on all of its 1,200 daily flights.
from
◆完成句子
④［2024·天津卷应用文写作］For instance, always ______________
_____________ all the electric appliances when you are leaving a
room.
例如，永远记得在离开房间时关掉所有电器。
remember to switch/turn off
⑤She had always been passionate about music, but when she
______________________, a whole new world opened up for her.
(读后续写之学习经历)
她一直以来都对音乐充满热情，不过当她转而学习钢琴时，一个全
新的世界向她敞开了大门。
switched to the piano
3.distant adj. 遥远的;远处的;疏远的；心不在焉的
(1)distance n. 距离,间距
in the distance 在远处
at a distance of… 在……的距离
within walking distance 在步行可达的距离内；步行就能到
keep…at a distance 对……冷淡;与……疏远
keep one's distance from 与……保持距离
(2)distance vt. 拉开距离;与……疏远
distance oneself from 使自己疏远……;使自己不介入……
【佳句背诵】
(1)As the sun was setting, a small village in the distance
seemed to be bathed in a golden light, looking so peaceful and
charming.
当太阳落山时，远处的一个小村庄仿佛沐浴在金色的光辉中，看上
去是那样的宁静而迷人。
(2)In order to avoid getting involved in the conflict, he
distanced himself from/kept his distance from those
troublemakers.为了避免卷入冲突，他与那些惹麻烦的人保持距离。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空/一词多义
①In a flash, there we were, because the destination was just
_______ walking distance.
②He tends to keep people ___ a distance until he gets to
know them better.
③Pat sounded very cold and distant on the phone.___________
____________
within
at
不友好的;冷淡的;疏远的
④There was a distant look in her eyes; her mind was obviously
on something else. _________________________
心不在焉的;恍惚的;出神的
◆完成句子
⑤［2024·全国甲卷书面表达］Firstly, shared bicycles have become
a popular choice in cities, providing an eco-friendly and cost-
effective way _______________________.
首先，共享单车已成为城市中颇受欢迎的选择，为短途出行提供了
一种环保且经济实惠的方式。
to travel short distances
⑥He sat alone in the old garden ___________________________
________, recalling the days of laughter and joy that had once
filled this place.(读后续写之人物的表情与心理)
他独自坐在旧花园里，脸上带着茫然的神情，回忆着曾经充满这个
地方的欢笑和快乐的日子。
with a distant expression on his face
4.secure adj. 稳固的,牢固的;安全的,安心的 vt.保护；获得;拴牢
(1)a secure job/income 稳定的工作/收入
(2)secure…against… 保护……免受……；
使……免遭……
(3)security n. 保护措施;安全工作
(4)securely adv. 安全地
【佳句背诵】
(1)(教材P14) These smart homes will keep us secure, save us
energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
这些智能家居将保障我们的安全,为我们节省能源,给我们提供一个更
为舒适的居住环境。
(2)It is high time that immediate measures should be taken to
secure the farmland against shifting sand.
现在是应该立即采取措施保护农田免遭流沙侵袭的时候了。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①［2023·浙江1月考］With gas prices rising and airport ________
(secure) lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next
domestic vacation on a train
security
②［2023·浙江1月考］I stuffed a piece of cloth into the hole
and took her outside, closing the door _________ (secure)
behind me.
securely
◆完成句子
③______________________________________________________,
strict security measures should be taken in schools.(应用文写作之
建议信)为了确保学生的安全，学校应该实施严格的安全措施。
To secure the safety of students/To keep students secure
④We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account, which gave
us such a ____________________.
我们所有人都为妈妈的银行账户感到十分自豪，它让我们感到如此
温暖,有安全感。
warm, secure feeling
5.preference n. 爱好;偏爱;优先权
(1)have a preference for… 对……偏爱
give (a) preference to 优先考虑,优待
(2)prefer v. (preferring, preferred) 宁可,宁愿;更喜欢
prefer to do/doing sth 更喜欢做某事
prefer sth/doing…to sth/doing… 和……相比更喜欢……
prefer to do…rather than do… 宁愿做……而不愿做……
prefer sb to do sth 宁愿某人做某事
【佳句背诵】
(1)(教材P14) Your home will also learn your daily routine and
preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get
home each evening.
你的住宅还能了解你的日常生活和喜好,所以当你每晚到家的时候,一
切都会为你准备就绪。
(2)He is keen on all kinds of new things and has a preference
for computers. 他对各种新鲜事物都感兴趣,对电脑更是特别喜爱。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①While selecting job applicants, we usually give ___________
(prefer) to those with some experience.
②She is very traditional; she prefers _________ (dress) formally
to wearing sports clothes.
③Unlike fast-food places, fine dining shops prefer customers
________ (stay) longer and spend.
preference
dressing
to stay
◆完成句子/一句多译
④For better promotion of our traditional Chinese cultures, we
are in great need of new members __________________________
_____________________________.(应用文写作之招募信)
为了更好地推广我们的中国传统文化,我们非常需要对中国文化有强
烈偏好的新成员。
who/that have a strong preference for Chinese cultures
⑤星期天,他宁愿待在家里读一些书,也不愿出去和他的弟弟一起玩儿。
→On Sundays he prefers ___________________________________
to going out to play with his brother.
→On Sundays he prefers ___________________________________
rather than go out to play with his brother.
→On Sundays he __________________________________________
___________________ instead of going out to play with his
brother.(preference)
staying at home reading some books
to stay at home reading some books
has a preference for staying at home reading some books
6.command n.指令;命令;控制 vt.命令;控制
(1)have (a) good command of 很好地掌握;精通
under the command of sb(=under one's command)
由……指挥,由……控制
(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
［温馨提示］ command后接that引导的宾语从句时,从句中谓语用
“should+动词原形”的形式,其中should可以省略。能这样用的动词可
以用以下口诀来记忆:一坚持(insist);二命令(command,order);三建议
(advise, suggest, propose);四要求(request, require, demand,
desire)。
【佳句背诵】
One cannot master a language if he does not have a good
command of its vocabulary.
一个人如果不熟练掌握词汇,就不可能掌握一门语言。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①The boss commanded Henry _________ (finish) some
important work, but he forgot the command.
to finish
②After circling around the earth for three days, the spaceship
received the command from the ground that it _____________
(land) as scheduled the next day.
(should) land
③_______ the command of Zheng He, the fleets set sail from
the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of
the Red Sea.
Under
◆完成句子/一句多译
④I'm writing to apply to be your teaching assistant, because
not only ______________________________________ but also I
am good at communicating with others. (应用文写作之申请信)
我写信申请成为你的助教,因为我不仅精通英语,而且善于与他人交流。
do I have a good command of English
⑤妈妈命令孩子们在晚饭前打扫好自己的房间，并说否则就不许他
们看电视。
→The mother ______________________________________________
______ before dinner, saying that she wouldn't allow them to
watch TV otherwise.(command sb to do sth)
→The mother ______________________________________________
___________ before dinner, saying that she wouldn't allow them
to watch TV otherwise. (command that…)
commanded her children to clean up their rooms
commanded that her children (should) clean up their rooms
7.relevant adj. 有关的;切题的;有意义的
(1)be relevant to…(=be of relevance to…) 与……有关
(2)irrelevant adj. 无关紧要的;不相关的
be irrelevant to… 与……无关
(3)relevance n. 关联;意义
be of great/direct relevance to… 与……有重大/直接关系
have (no) relevance to… 和……无/有关
［温馨提示］ 同义表达“和……有关”的短语:
be related to, be connected with, be associated with, be linked
to/with等。
【佳句背诵】
(1)Once we have all the relevant information, we can make a
decision.
我们一旦掌握了所有的相关信息,就可以做出决定。
(2)When you are writing your composition, make sure to keep
your views closely relevant to the topic.
写作文时,要确保你的观点与主题密切相关。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①I understand what you are saying but I don't understand the
__________ (relevant) to this discussion.
②If some material is __________ (relevant) to these points, it
should probably be cut.
③The applicant has experience in teaching and, more
__________ (relevant), in industry.
relevance
irrelevant
relevantly
◆完成句子
④Knowing that you are eager to learn kung fu this summer
vacation, I'm writing to __________________________________ on
where to learn it.(应用文写作之告知信)
获悉你这个暑假很想学习功夫,我写信给你提供一些在哪里学习功夫
的相关信息。
offer you some relevant information
⑤A balanced diet and regular exercise _______________________
__________________________ maintaining good health and a
high quality of life.
均衡的饮食和规律的运动与保持良好的健康和高品质的生活密切相关。
are closely relevant to/are of close relevance to
8.available adj. 可获得的;可购得的;(人)有空的
(1)be available to sb/for sth 可供……之用
be available to do sth 可用来做某事;有时间做某事
(2)available information 可获得的消息
available opportunities/options 可获得的机会/选择
【佳句背诵】
(1) (教材P15)Many of these new innovations are already
available and being used in some homes.
这些新近的革新中有许多已经唾手可得,并且正在一些住宅中使用。
(2)A wide range of books are available to students in the school
library, helping them expand their knowledge.学校图书馆里有各
种各样的书籍可供学生借阅，这有助于他们拓展知识面。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①There will be four basketball courts available ____ our use
with one teacher watching over each game.
②The teacher will be available ________ (help) students with
their homework after school hours.
for
to help
◆完成句子
③［2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷应用文写作］I am writing to ask
_________________________ to be present at our programme.
我写信是想询问你是否有空出席我们的节目。
whether you are available
④____________________________________________, such as live
music performances, delicious food stalls, and interactive games,
our school cultural festival will surely leave a long-lasting
impression on you.(应用文写作之邀请信)
由于有各种各样有趣的活动可供参与，例如现场音乐表演、美食摊
位以及互动游戏，我们学校的文化节肯定会给你们留下持久的印象。
With a variety of interesting activities available
1.(教材P14)Your lights will come on the instant you enter the
door along with your favourite music or TV programmes,
and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
你一进家门,灯就会亮起,还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目
(会自动播放),而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。
句型公式
the instant+(that)从句 一……就……
【句式点拨】
句中的the instant (that)起连词作用,表示时间,相当于as soon as,意
为“一……就……”,that常省略。表达“一……就……”的几种常见结构
还有:
(1)the moment/the minute…;
(2)instantly/immediately/directly…;
(3)on/upon doing或“on/upon+名词”。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①_____instant she was informed of the result of the test, a
surge of excitement seized her.
②［外研选必四］On ________(leave) high school, he joined a
local Kansas newspaper as a trainee reporter.
The
leaving
◆完成句子/句式改写
③［2023·浙江1月考］She was covered in spider-webs and was
barely able to move her wings. She ceased her struggle
__________________________.
“她”浑身布满蜘蛛网，几乎无法移动翅膀。我把“她”捡起来的那一刻，
“她”停止了挣扎。
the instant I picked her up
④As soon as she heard the news, she rushed to be by his side,
her heart filled with concern.
→_______________________________, she rushed to be by his
side, her heart filled with concern.(用instant改写)
→_____________________, she rushed to be by his side, her
heart filled with concern.(用on改写)
The instant she heard the news
On hearing the news
2.(教材P15)Nevertheless, it will take some years before most
new homes begin to use this new technology.
然而,还需要过些年大多数新住宅才会开始使用这种新技术。
句型公式
It will take+一段时间+before+从句.
要过一段时间之后才……
【句式点拨】
此句运用了“It will take+一段时间+before+从句.”结构,表示“要过一
段时间之后才……”。before 引导时间状语从句时, 表示主句动作发
生在从句动作之前,其译法比较灵活。
(1)强调主句动作发生在从句动作之前,意为“不等……就……”。
(2)在“It+be动词+时间段+before+从句.”中,意为“……之后才……”。
(3)在“It+be动词+否定形式+long+before+从句.”中,意为“……不久
就……”。
(4)在特定的情景中,意为“趁……”。
【易混辨析】
It+be动词+时间+since/before/when…
It+be动词+时间段+since… 自从……以来有……时间了。
It+be动词+时间段+before… ……之后才……
It+be动词+时间点+when… 当……的时候,时间是……
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It will take a while _______ they rebuild their friendship after
that serious quarrel and trust each other again.
②It has been several months ______ he started working on this
project, yet he still hasn't completed it.
③Because of the heavy traffic, it was already time for the lunch
break ______ she got to her office.
before
since
when
◆完成句子
④［2020·浙江7月考读后续写］He told me a helicopter was on
its way, but _______________________________________.
他告诉我一架直升机正在赶来的路上，但还需要30分钟才能到达。
it would be 30 minutes before it arrived
⑤［2024·浙江1月考读后续写］Things went quite smoothly.
_________________________ Eva could easily find the library,
cafeteria and the gym as well.事情进展得很顺利。没过多久，
伊娃也能轻松地找到图书馆、自助餐厅和体育馆了。
It didn't take long before
练 习 册
Ⅰ单句填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1.Research has shown that having a ___________ (prefer) for
junk food can result in obesity.
preference
2.It has been proved that sorting out your desk can improve
your learning and working __________ (efficient).
efficiency
3.___________ (persuade) people to adopt new practices and
behaviour requires continuing effort.
Persuading
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4.Deep reading is a process in which people _________ (critical)
think in addition to trying to catch the words on the page.
critically
5.So curious was the __________ (detect) about the man
wearing sunglasses during night that he was determined to
follow him.
detective
6.This new technology might even make it possible to prevent
diseases from ever developing by correcting __________ (normal)
genes early on.
abnormal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
7.With the advancement of technology, online ________ (secure)
has become a major concern for Internet users worldwide.
security
8.In an ___________ (integrate) environment of work and play,
employees can enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
integrated
9.Machine translation is a technology that _____________
(automatic) translates text from one language to another.
automatically
10.The commission commanded that work on the building
____________________ (stop).
(should) be stopped
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Ⅱ短语填空(每小题2分，满分14分)
1.Don't forget _____________ (关掉) the light when you leave
the office.
to switch off
2.Ancient agricultural civilizations observed the stars and then
used those observations to ______________ (追踪,了解……的动态)
the seasons.
keep track of
3.When you receive a message, it is polite to ____________
(回应，回复) it quickly to show respect to the sender.
respond to
4.When the restaurant ___________ (着火), the people who were
having dinner there ran into the street quickly.
caught fire
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5.Steve Jobs founded the company Apple _________ (在初期) in
life and went on to change the world with his innovative
products.
early on
6._____________ (从这种意义上来讲), computers cannot replace
the creative work done by humans.
In this sense
7.The lawyer presented information to the judge that she
thought ________________ (与……有关) the case.
was relevant to
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ⅲ句型训练(每小题3分，满分12分)
1._________________________ the new students adapted to the
school environment and started to make friends and enjoy their
campus life.(before)
没过多久新学生们就适应了学校环境，开始交朋友并享受他们的校
园生活。
It didn't take long before
2.With _______________________________in the library, students
can easily find the materials they need for their studies.(available)
图书馆里有各种各样的书籍可供使用，学生们能够轻松找到学习所
需的资料。
a wide range of books available
1
2
3
4
3.When he came to himself, he _________________________ by
a group of teenagers, who looked at him anxiously. (find+宾语+
宾补)
当他苏醒过来, 他发现自己被一群青少年围着,他们忧虑地看着他。
found himself surrounded
4.___________________________________________, I felt a sense
of relief.(instant)
我一写完作文，就感到如释重负。
The instant I finished writing the composition
1
2
3
4
Ⅳ阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分10分)
［2025·山东实验中学高二期中考试］
In the movie The Wrong Trousers, a pair of futuristic
trousers lets people walk on walls and ceilings. Inspired by the
movie, researchers in England developed “The Right Trousers”, a
set of trousers embedded (嵌入) with electrical pumps to force
air into tiny tubes that expand and can help elderly or disabled
people with issues like getting up or improving blood flow.
1
2
3
4
Now, material scientists, computer programmers and fabric
designers are working to advance robotic clothing.
In June, researchers in Australia created robotic fibres, which
can make fabric move automatically. Last year, scientists at MIT
built fibre batteries that could be embedded into clothes and
power robotic clothing. In recent years, Google partnered with
brands like Levi's and Adidas to put sensors in jackets,
backpacks and shoes, letting users access their phones instantly.
Researchers said they could soon unlock a stage where clothing
1
2
3
4
will act more like a computer, sensing how your body feels and
telling your clothes how to help.
At the University of New South Wales in Australia,
researchers are creating fabrics that can shape-shift. Thanh Nho
Do, a senior lecturer at the school, said his team has created
tiny tubes that can weave (编织) into sheets of fabric. These
tubes can make fabric take various preprogrammed shapes. But
challenges still remain for Do's team, especially around making
these robotic tubes smaller so they can weave easily with other
fabrics.
1
2
3
4
Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio from Yale University agreed that
many challenges remain before smart clothing “reaches its full
potential”. It will be challenging to make these clothes, equipped
with fibres and technology, strong enough to go through
multiple cycles in the laundry (洗衣房), she said. Despite that,
she says researchers will figure out a way forward. “Recent
breakthroughs point towards a not-so-distant future where
smart clothing will be a part of our everyday life,” she said.
1
2
3
4
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了智能服装的研发
进展及未来展望。
1
2
3
4
( )1.What led to the creation of “The Right Trousers”
A.An electrical pump. B.A health issue.
C.A tiny tube. D.A creative film.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the movie The Wrong
Trousers, a pair of futuristic trousers lets people walk on walls
and ceilings. Inspired by the movie, researchers in England
developed ‘The Right Trousers’…”可知，研究人员受到了一部有创
意的电影的启发，发明了“正确的裤子”。故选D项。
√
1
2
3
4
( )2.What did scientists at MIT do last year
A.They put sensors in clothes.
B.They created movable robotic fibres.
C.They made batteries for robotic clothing.
D.They released smart clothing connected to cellphones.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Last year, scientists at MIT
built fibre batteries that could be embedded into clothes and
power robotic clothing.”可知，去年麻省理工学院的科学家们为机
器人服装制造电池。故选C项。
√
1
2
3
4
( )3.What does Do's team find challenging
A.Reducing the size of robotic tubes.
B.Keeping robotic tubes' shape unchanged.
C.Programming the shape of robotic tubes.
D.Weaving robotic tubes into various fabrics.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“But challenges still remain
for Do's team, especially around making these robotic tubes
smaller so they can weave easily with other fabrics.”可知，Do的
团队认为减小机器人管的尺寸具有挑战性。故选A项。
√
1
2
3
4
( )4.What is Rebecca's attitude towards the future of smart
clothing
A.Doubtful. B.Indifferent. C.Worried. D.Hopeful.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Recent breakthroughs point
towards a not-so-distant future where smart clothing will be a
part of our everyday life…”(最近的突破指向了一个不太遥远的未来，
在那里智能服装将成为我们日常生活的一部分……)可推知，
Rebecca对智能服装未来的发展充满希望。故选D项。
√
1
2
3
4
Ⅴ完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
［2025·云南大学附属中学高二期中考试］
In Las Vegas, one parent's determination to help his
daughter catch up on her reading has led to the creation of a
groundbreaking approach in educational technology. Dave
Vinzant is a father to 8-year-old Aubrie who . .1. . difficulties in
reading at school.
“It was about halfway through the first grade that we
realized she couldn't . .2. .,” said Vinzant. Despite their efforts, . .3. .
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
methods weren't bringing about the desired results. “The strong
sense of . .4. . hit her,” Vinzant recalled. “After an hour of trying
to get through a 10—15 pages' little book, she was . .5. ..”
Determined to find a solution, Vinzant took matters into his
own hands. Although . .6. . a background in computer
programming, he made up his mind to develop a tool that
could effectively . .7. . his daughter. The result A free . .8. . called
WordStumble.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
WordStumble isn't . .9. . any reading app powered by
artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. The program
customizes (定制) stories for each user. “What is . .10. . is that it
can take all of those words that she knows or struggles with
and it . .11. . a customized children's story,” Vinzant explained.
For Vinzant, the success of WordStumble isn't just . .12. .; he
wants to share with others. With his dedication and innovation,
Vinzant is not only changing the landscape of reading apps but
also giving . .13. . to countless parents and children facing similar
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
challenges. And as WordStumble continues to . .14. ., it's clear
that the power of one person's passion can make a world
of . .15. . for young learners everywhere.
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位名叫Dave Vinzant的
父亲，为了帮助他8岁的女儿Aubrie克服阅读困难，亲自开发了一款
名为WordStumble的免费应用程序。
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )1.A.handled B.encountered
C.displayed D.clarified
[解析] 根据上文“…help his daughter catch up on her reading…”
可知，Aubrie遇到了阅读困难。故选B项。 handle处理；encounter
遇到； display展示；clarify澄清。
( )2.A.smile B.read C.respond D.jog
[解析] 根据上文difficulties in reading可知，Aubrie有阅读困难，所
以是不会阅读。故选B项。 smile微笑； read阅读； respond回答；
jog慢跑。
√
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )3.A.scientific B.secure C.creative D.traditional
[解析] 根据语境可知，传统的方法没有带来想要的结果。故选D项。
scientific科学的；secure安全的； creative创造性的； traditional传
统的。
( )4.A.surprise B.regret C.failure D.pleasure
[解析] 根据上文“…methods weren't bringing about the desired
results.”可知，传统的方法没有带来想要的效果，所以Aubrie有种失
败感。故选C项。 surprise惊讶； regret后悔；failure失败；
pleasure快乐。
√
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )5.A.crying B.joking C.dancing D.singing
[解析] 根据上文“After an hour of trying to get through a 10—
15 pages' little book…”可知，Aubrie有阅读困难，所以花了一个小
时努力读完一本10到15页的小书，据此推测，她应该要哭。故选A项。
cry哭；joke开玩笑；dance跳舞； sing唱歌。
( )6.A.providing B.ensuring C.lacking D.requiring
[解析] 根据上文although和下文“…he made up his mind to
develop a tool…”可知，Vinzant缺乏计算机编程知识。故选C项。
provide提供； ensure确保；lack缺乏；require要求。
√
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )7.A.persuade B.assist C.amuse D.rescue
[解析] 根据第一段“In Las Vegas, one parent's determination to
help his daughter catch up on her reading…”可知，他要开发一个
工具来帮助他的女儿。故选B项。persuade说服；assist帮助；amuse
逗笑；rescue营救。
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )8.A.brochure B.textbook
C.advertisement D.application
[解析] 根据下文“…Vinzant is not only changing the landscape of
reading apps…”可知，WordStumble是一个应用程序。故选D项。
brochure手册；textbook课本；advertisement广告； application应
用程序。
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )9.A.still B.also C.even D.simply
[解析] 根据下文“…any reading app powered by artificial
intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. The program customizes (定制)
stories for each user.”可知，WordStumble不仅仅是一个由人工智
能驱动的阅读应用程序。故选D项。still仍然； also也；even甚至；
simply仅仅。
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )10.A.familiar B.magical C.reasonable D.strange
[解析] 根据下文“…it can take all of those words that she knows
or struggles with…”和a customized children's story可知，这个应用
程序可以把她知道的或难以理解的所有单词都收集起来，生成定制
的儿童故事，这是这个应用程序的神奇之处。故选B项。 familiar熟
悉的； magical神奇的； reasonable合理的； strange奇怪的。
( )11.A.generates B.remembers C.spreads D.recalls
[解析] 根据上文“The program customizes (定制) stories for each
user.”可知，这个应用程序可以生成儿童故事。故选A项。generate
生成； remember记得；spread传播；recall回想起。
√
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )12.A.ultimate B.popular C.personal D.convenient
[解析] 根据下文“…he wants to share with others.”可知，
WordStumble的成功不仅仅是个人的。故选C项。ultimate最终的；
popular受欢迎的； personal个人的；convenient方便的。
( )13.A.courage B.determination
C.hope D.imagination
[解析] 根据下文“…to countless parents and children facing
similar challenges.”可知，Vinzant用这个应用程序给无数面临类似挑
战的父母和孩子带来了希望。故选C项。courage勇气；
determination决心；hope希望；imagination想象力。
√
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
( )14.A.improve B.survive C.transform D.perform
[解析] 根据上文“…as WordStumble continues to…”可知，这个应
用程序继续改进。故选A项。improve改进；survive幸存；transform
转换；perform表演。
( )15.A.instruction B.task C.memory D.difference
[解析] 根据上文“…not only changing the landscape of reading
apps but also giving…to countless parents and children facing
similar challenges.”可知，Vinzant给面对类似挑战的父母和孩子带来
了希望，此处指给世界各地的年轻学习者带来不同的世界。故选D项。
instruction指示； task任务； memory记忆； difference不同。
√
√
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
导学案
语言知识梳理
词汇点睛
1.①to keep ②being persuaded ③persuasive
④persuade her to buy my newspaper/persuade her into
buying my newspaper ⑤persuading David not to quit/out
of quitting the cross-country race
2.①off ②switching ③from
④remember to switch/turn off ⑤switched to the piano
3.①within ②at ③不友好的;冷淡的;疏远的 ④心不在焉的;恍惚的;
出神的 ⑤to travel short distances
⑥with a distant expression on his face
4.①security ②securely
③To secure the safety of students/To keep students secure
④warm, secure feeling
5.①preference ②dressing ③to stay
④who/that have a strong preference for Chinese cultures
⑤staying at home reading some books;to stay at home
reading some books;has a preference for staying at home
reading some books
6.①to finish ②（should） land ③Under
④do I have a good command of English ⑤commanded her
children to clean up their rooms;commanded that her
children （should） clean up their rooms
7.①relevance ②irrelevant ③relevantly
④offer you some relevant information
⑤are closely relevant to/are of close relevance to
8.①for ②to help
③whether you are available ④With a variety of interesting
activities available
句型透视
1.①The ②leaving
③the instant I picked her up ④The instant she heard the
news;On hearing the news
2.①before ②since ③when
④it would be 30 minutes before it arrived ⑤It didn't take
long before
练习册
Ⅰ 1.preference 2.efficiency 3.Persuading 4.critically
5.detective 6.abnormal 7.security 8.integrated
9.automatically 10.（should） be stopped
Ⅱ 1.to switch off 2.keep track of 3.respond to
4.caught fire 5.early on 6.In this sense 7.was relevant to
Ⅲ 1.It didn't take long before
2.a wide range of books available
3.found himself surrounded
4.The instant I finished writing the composition
Ⅳ 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.D
Ⅴ 1.B 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.D 9.D 10.B 11.A
12.C 13.C 14.A 15.D
