Period Four Using Language
【课前自主探究】
Task 1: Fast Reading
●Ⅰ Argument about the new technology
●Ⅱ Paragraph 1—Paragraph 4:DACB
●Ⅲ 1.the idea of developing driverless cars 2.in driverless cars 3.the absence of new technology 4.many benefits
5.technological advances 6.the positive side of change
Task 2: Careful Reading
1—4 BDAC
Task 3: Micro-writing
1.caused 2.are 3.happily 4.emphasis 5.the
6.has provided 7.which 8.to keep 9.technological
10.on
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.①(is) predicted ②prediction ③predictable ④it is hard for you to predict ⑤is predicted;it is predicted that
2.①cutting ②opposed ③opposite ④Whether they are opposed to/oppose the idea or not ⑤all of my friends were opposed to/opposed my plan;With all of my friends opposed to/opposing my plan
3.①absence ②from ③心不在焉的;走神的 ④my absence from/my being absent from ⑤in her absence
4.①using ②(should) be preserved ③Advocated ④to advocate people (should) protect the ocean ⑤advocated rebuilding a new road to the city;advocated that a new road to the city (should) be rebuilt
5.①being attracted ②resistance ③to ④resisting temptation ⑤cannot resist being persuaded to buy
句型透视
①to move ②doing ③to buy ④when ⑤it ⑥ making it easier ⑦ consider it necessaryPeriod Four Using Language
Ⅰ.1.artificial 2.deceased 3.prospect 4.essay
5.accurate 6.rural 7.forecast 8.resist
Ⅱ.1.advocated 2.absence 3.opposed 4.librarian
5.resistance 6.occupation 7.predictions 8.security
9.luxuries 10.emphasis
Ⅲ.1.to keep in touch with 2.In the absence of 3.benefit from 4.on the other hand 5.apologize for 6.with an emphasis on 7.are opposed to 8.look on
Ⅳ.1.(should) be rediscussed at the next meeting
2.It is argued that
3.that has made it possible for people all over the world
4.the way (that/in which) you view the world and the people in it
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了马丁内斯和其他研究人员已经开发出一种新的设计方法,这种方法可以通过3D打印机生产软体机器人,这可以满足日益增长的养老看护机器人的需求。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The world’s elderly population is increasing. The number of older people—those aged 60 or older—is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the world. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers who can provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes.”可知,市场迫切需要看护机器人的原因是全球老龄化人口的迅速增加。故选C。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Unluckily, the hard structure of present caregiving robots prevents them from a safe human-robot interaction, limiting their assistance to only social interaction and not physical interaction…”可知,目前的看护机器人的硬结构使它们无法进行安全的人机互动。由此可知,它们不能提供令人信服的身体互动使得人们难以接受看护机器人。故选B。
3.D 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a new design method which shows promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3D printer.” (然而,马丁内斯和其他研究人员已经开发出一种新的设计方法,有望使用3D打印机生产软体机器人。)以及第六段中的“It takes the computer a few seconds to change the computer-aided design model into a 3D soft machine that can be printed using any 3D printer.”(计算机只需要几秒钟就能将计算机辅助设计模型变成可以使用任何3D打印机打印的3D软机械装置。)可知,马丁内斯和其他研究人员开发的新的设计方法能使用3D打印机生产软体机器人,并且计算机只需要几秒便可以使用任何3D打印机打印出软机械装置。由此可知,马丁内斯他们的设计使软体机器人的生产更容易操作。故选D。
4.C 主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a new design method which shows promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3D printer.”及全文内容可知,文章主要介绍了马丁内斯和其他研究人员已经开发出一种新的设计方法,这种方法可以通过3D打印机生产软体机器人。C选项“用3D打印机创造的软体机器人”与本文主旨相符。故选C。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了狗狗Ruby因为精力旺盛,曾被很多家庭多次送回收容所,后来它进入当地警方的搜救部门,经过Daniel O’Neil下士的长期训练成为警犬,最终因拯救一名失踪男孩而成为英雄的故事。
1.C 根据下文“…where officers would make great use of her energy…”可知,狗狗Ruby的精力很旺盛。故选C项。 pressure压力;price价格; energy精力; anxiety焦虑。
2.A 根据上文“The shelter staff had considered Ruby can’t be adopted or controlled…”可知,收容所的工作人员曾认为Ruby不能被收养或控制,因此这些家庭是把Ruby退回收容所。故选A项。 return退回;present呈现;show展示; introduce介绍。
3.B 根据下文“…where officers would make great use of her energy.”可知,收容所的工作人员觉得搜救部门的警察会充分利用Ruby的精力,因此是认为那里非常适合Ruby。故选B项。 end结束; fit适合; joy欢乐;mix混合。
4.D 根据下文“…and Corporal Daniel O’Neil became her handler.”可知,Daniel O’Neil下士成了Ruby的训练员,因此警察是同意给Ruby一个机会。故选D项。excuse借口; option选择;reward奖励; chance机会。
5.C 根据下文“Daniel trained Ruby for a year and a half—much longer than others…”可知,Daniel花了比平常更多的时间来训练Ruby,由此推知,Daniel是和Ruby建立了亲密的关系。故选C项。 throw扔; break打破; form建立;tend倾向于。
6.B 根据下文to focus her energy可推知,训练员Daniel明白狗狗Ruby需要做任务来集中旺盛的精力。故选B项。 post职位;task任务; root根;trip旅行。
7.D 根据上文“Daniel trained Ruby for a year and a half—much longer than others…”和表示转折的but可推知,虽然训练Ruby花费了Daniel更多的时间,但他并没有因此而放弃它。故选D项。hang on to紧紧抓住; get down to开始认真做;come down on可归结为; give up on对……不再抱希望,放弃。
8.A 根据上文“A lovely dog earned fame for her extraordinary rescue of a young Rhode Island boy…”可知,这是一次不可思议的营救。故选A项。incredible不可思议的; predictable可预测的; available可得到的; irresistible不可抵抗的。
9.B 根据上文“Six years later, she earned hero status for her…rescue of a local missing boy.”可知,当时这个男孩是走失了。故选B项。dead死的;lost丢失的;cold寒冷的; sick生病的。
10.C 根据上文“…Ruby ran away from the group…”可知,Ruby是跑起来进行搜寻,因此是冲下一座小山。故选C项。wander漫步; flow流动; race快速移动; cycle骑自行车。
11.A 根据下文“…Ruby down the hill and saw her bending over the missing boy on the ground.”可推知,Daniel是跟着狗狗Ruby,发现了失踪的男孩。故选A项。follow跟随;buffet猛击;detect察觉;adjust调整。
12.D 根据上文“The boy had hit his head…”可知,男孩撞到了头,因此是受了重伤。故选D项。 shock震惊; defeat击败; blow打击; injury伤害。
13.A 根据下文“…the boy’s mother, Pat Inman, that they had found her son alive”可推知,Daniel是告知身为母亲的Pat,他们找到了她的儿子,他还活着。故选A项。 inform通知; remind提醒; warn警告; convince使信服。
14.D 根据上文可知,Daniel向Pat解释狗狗Ruby是如何找到她儿子的。故选D项。 amuse逗乐;obtain获得; bother打扰;locate确定……的位置。
15.B 根据上文hours into search可知,他们花了很长时间来搜寻Pat的儿子,因此Pat是感谢他们为营救她的儿子所做的英勇努力。故选B项。talent才能;effort努力;fantasy幻想; tendency倾向。Period Four Using Language
Task 1: Fast Reading
●Ⅰ What is the text mainly about
.
●Ⅱ Read the passage and match each paragraph with its main idea.
( )Paragraph 1 ( )Paragraph 2
( )Paragraph 3 ( )Paragraph 4
A.Discuss the disadvantages.
B.Give the author’s personal opinions.
C.Discuss the advantages.
D.Describe the issue.
●Ⅲ Text Structure Analysing
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
Task 2: Careful Reading
( )1.Why did the writer decide to write about this topic
A.Because he liked to take the driverless car.
B.Because he wanted to reflect on the idea of driverless cars.
C.Because he supported the company.
D.Because he wanted to help the families of the deceased.
( )2.What do you know about the Amish
A.They often buy something on the Internet.
B.Some of them also live in big cities.
C.They also care about luxuries.
D.They live happily without new technology.
( )3.How did the writer express opinions
A.By using examples.
B.By asking questions.
C.By showing figures.
D.By doing surveys.
( )4.Which of the following describes the writer’s opinion about driverless cars
A.Indifferent. B.Opposing.
C.Supportive. D.Neutral.
Task 3: Micro-writing
There is a heated argument about the idea of developing driverless cars because of an accident 1. (cause) by a driverless mode.
On the one hand, some people think some advances in technology 2. (be) unnecessary and could even be dangerous. Many people live 3. (happy) in the absence of new technology. They don’t own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the Internet. They live mainly as farmers. They advocate a simple life with an 4. (emphasize) on hard work, family, and community. On 5. other hand, others think new technology will make our life more comfortable and easier. New technology 6. (provide) people everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the latest weather-tracking computer programs give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters, 7. saves many lives. Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family 8. (keep) in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.
Personally, I have benefited a lot from 9. (technology) advances. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will always look 10. the positive side of change and accept it rather than resist it.
1.predict vt. 预测;预言;预料
(1)It is predicted that… 据预测……
(2)prediction n. 预测;预告
make predictions about 对……做出预测
(3)predictable adj. 可预料的;可预见的
unpredictable adj. 不可预测的
【佳句背诵】
It is predicted that English will one day be the global language and that has proved to be the case in the last few decades.
据预测,有一天英语会成为全球性语言,而这一预言在过去的几十年中已经得到了证实。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①As (predict) by scientists, global pollution has become the most serious problem humans are faced with.
②The weather (predict) for the weekend suggests that it will be sunny and warm, perfect for a picnic.
③The movie’s plot was so (predict) that I guessed the ending within the first ten minutes.
◆完成句子/句式改写
④So quickly is artificial intelligence changing the whole world that what life will be like in the future.
人工智能正如此快地改变着整个世界,以至于你很难预测未来的生活究竟会是什么样子。
⑤With wind speeds of more than two hundred kilometres an hour, the hurricane to make landfall on Friday.
→With wind speeds of more than two hundred kilometres an hour, the hurricane will make landfall on Friday.(用it作形式主语改写)
根据200多千米每小时的风速,预计飓风将于周五着陆。
2.oppose vt. 反对;抵制;阻挠
(1)oppose (sb/sb’s) doing sth 反对(某人)做某事
(2)opposed adj. 反对的;对立的
be opposed to (doing) sth 反对(做)某事
(3)opposite adj. 相反的;对面的
adv. 在对面[温馨提示] 表示“反对”的其他短语:disagree with, object to, be against等。
【佳句背诵】
(教材P20) In the article, various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.
在这篇报道中,各种各样的人士表示公众应该反对发展无人驾驶汽车这一想法。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①Many old men are opposed to (cut) down the 100-year-old tree for rebuilding the shopping centre.
②The government managed to have two chemical factories built, though (oppose) by some people.
③We can learn much by being brought into contact with (oppose) opinions.
◆完成句子/句式改写
④
doesn’t matter much as long as we can come up with a reasonable solution.他们是否反对这个想法并不太重要,只要我们能想出一个合理的解决方案就行。
⑤Because , I couldn’t resist sobbing, hiding my face in my hands.(读后续写之心理描写)
→ ,
I couldn’t resist sobbing, hiding my face in my hands.(用with复合结构改写)
因为我所有的朋友都反对我的计划,我忍不住哭了起来,双手掩面。
3.absence n. 不存在;缺席;缺乏
(1)absence from… 缺席……;没参加……
absence of mind 心不在焉
during/in one’s absence (=in the absence of…)
当……缺席/不在的时候
(2)absent adj. 不存在;缺席;
心不在焉的
be absent from 缺席;不在
absent-minded adj. 心不在焉的[温馨提示]
反义词
be absent from be present at (出席;在场)
absence presence (出席;在场)
【佳句背诵】
(教材P20)On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the absence of new technology.
一方面,世界上有许多不同群体的人在没有新技术的情况下幸福地生活着。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空/熟词生义
①[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Throughout their no-cost stays in strangers’ homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner’s (absent).
②Her mother was seriously ill, which was the reason for her absence the conference.
③He listened with an absent air and kept glancing at the door.
◆完成句子
④I am writing to offer my sincerest apology for the school’s cultural festival last Friday. (应用文写作之道歉信)
我写信是为了就我上周五缺席学校文化节一事向您致以最诚挚的歉意。
⑤Mum went to the grocery store, and , Dad tried to cook dinner for the family.(读后续写之家庭生活)
妈妈去杂货店了,在她不在时,爸爸试着为家人做晚餐。
4.advocate vt. 拥护;支持;提倡 n.提倡者;拥护者;支持者
(1)advocate (sb) doing sth
主张(某人)做某事
advocate that…(should) do sth
提倡/主张……(that从句中用“should+动词原形”的形式,should可以省略)
It is strongly advocated that…(should) do sth.
强烈主张……
(2)an advocate for… ……的倡导者/支持者【佳句背诵】
(教材P20)They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard work, family, and community.
他们倡导简单的生活,强调实干、家庭和社区。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①Those who truly care about the planet advocate (use) renewable energy sources and reducing carbon footprints by cycling or walking instead of driving.
②It is strongly advocated that many long-standing traditions (preserve) despite the change of modern values.
③ (advocate) by well-known experts and film stars, the product was very popular at one time.
◆完成句子/一句多译
④[2022·全国甲卷书面表达] Besides, we can hand out leaflets .
此外,我们可以分发传单来倡导人们保护海洋。
⑤为了解决这个问题,村民们主张重新修建一条通往城市的新路。
→To address the problem, the villagers .(advocate doing sth)
→To address the problem, the villagers .(advocate that…)
5.resist vi. & vt. 抵制;反抗;抵挡
(1)resist sb/sth 抵抗/抵制某人/某物
resist doing sth 抵制做某事
can’t/couldn’t resist doing sth
禁不住做某事
(2)resistance n. 抗拒;反对;抵抗力
(3)resistant adj. 抵抗的,反抗的
be resistant to… 对……有抵抗力【佳句背诵】
Overweight as she is, she can’t resist the temptation to eat more delicious food.
虽然她超重,但她无法抗拒吃更多美味食物的诱惑。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①He realized that he couldn’t resist (attract) by the beautiful scenery and decided to take a photo.
②This disease is surprisingly difficult to catch as most people have a natural (resist) to it.
③We hope that the new building material is resistant fire and earthquakes, so that it can ensure the safety of people.
◆完成句子
④[2021·全国乙卷书面表达] Second, and self-discipline are of significance.
第二,抵制诱惑和自律具有重要意义。
⑤As is often the case, people what they don’t really need in their daily routine.
人们会忍不住被说服购买他们日常生活中并不真正需要的东西,这是常有的事。
(教材P20)Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.
此外, 互联网使朋友和家人即使天各一方也能轻松保持联系成为可能。
it的形式宾语功能
句型公式
【句式点拨】
本句是“make+it+形容词”结构,其中it为形式宾语,指代后面的不定式。it作形式宾语,除指代不定式外,还可指代宾语从句或动名词,常见用法有:
(1)think, feel, find, make, consider等+it+形容词/名词(+for/of sb)+to do/从句。
(2)动词+it+no good/no use/useless/a waste of time/worthwhile等+动名词。
(3)appreciate/hate/love/like/dislike等+it+if/when从句。
(4)一些“动词+介词”构成的短语,如:depend on, rely on, see to 后常先接it,再接that 引导的从句。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①We think it necessary (move) the articles by way of combined transportation.
②We consider it no good (do) the experiment again without the guidance of the teacher.
③People in the West make it a rule (buy) Christmas presents for their relatives and friends.
④I hate it she calls me at work—I’m always too busy to carry on a conversation with her.
⑤After years of hard work, you may depend on that he can fulfil the task.
◆完成句子
⑥[2024·浙江1月考] Secondly, it can improve your focus and concentration, to stay engaged in class.
其次,它可以提高你的专注力和注意力,使你更容易在课堂上保持专注。
⑦It is of great significance to develop good study habits. I to set a schedule and stick to it.(应用文写作之建议信)
养成良好的学习习惯非常重要。我认为制订一个时间表并坚持执行是很有必要的。Period Four Using Language
●Ⅰ 单词拼写(每小题1分,满分8分)
1.An (人造的)hill is an important part of Chinese natural mountain and water gardens.
2.Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead every year to honour their (亡故的) family members and the continuity of life.
3.As a young graduate, he was excited about the (前景) of starting his first job in a big city.
4.My first assignment was a 3,000-word (文章) on geometry and I wasn’t even sure how to begin the first paragraph.
5.Stephen performed beyond everyone’s expectations with his (准确的) shooting and continuous efforts.
6.Compared with urban transportation, (乡村的) transportation has experienced even bigger changes.
7.As a consequence of advanced technology, a weather (预报) can be available whenever you want it.
8.The beautiful sunset over the ocean was so magnificent that the tourists couldn’t (抵挡) taking numerous photos.
●Ⅱ 单句填空(每小题1.5分,满分15分)
1.The project, (advocate) by the public last year, will be put into practice.
2.His long illness and consequent (absent) put him far behind in his work.
3.Bitterly (oppose) by the residents, the proposal to build a new airport was eventually cancelled.
4.She enjoys working as a (library), and she loves her community.
5.There was a lot of (resist) to the plan when it was first put forward.
6.Please fill in your name, address and (occupy) in this form.
7.Many important figures in the music world started making (predict) about Beethoven’s extraordinary future.
8.The police are now under a great deal of pressure in order to tighten the airport (secure).
9.He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other (luxury).
10.Recently, much more (emphasize) has been put on developing the students’ creativity.
●Ⅲ 短语填空(每小题2分,满分16分)
1.As a professor of biology, it is important (了解) the latest research.
2. (缺乏) new evidence, the police had to keep constant track of the only suspect.
3.This cooperation is very constructive and both our companies will (得益于) it.
4.On the one hand, teenagers feel they have grown up, but (另一方面), they feel cut off from the adults’ world.
5.I want to (因……致歉) what I said to you yesterday because I was in a bad temper at that time.
6.We provide all types of information, especially (重点是) legal advice.
7.Even with an aging population, many Japanese (反对) foreigners working in some industries.
8.When you are having a bad day, you’d better learn how to (看待) the positive side of the situation.
●Ⅳ 句型训练(每小题3分,满分12分)
1.They advocate the proposal we were opposed to .(rediscuss) 他们主张应该在下次会议上重新讨论我们反对的建议。
2. regular exercise is not only beneficial to physical health but also to mental well-being.(argue)
有人认为定期锻炼不仅对身体健康有益,对心理健康也有益。
3.It is the Internet to communicate with one another effectively.(it作形式宾语) 正是网络使全世界的人们互相有效地交流成为可能。
4.Something that happens in your daily life will change .(the way)
你日常生活中发生的事情会改变你看待世界和世人的方式。
●Ⅴ 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,满分10分)
[2025·安徽阜阳高二期中]
The world’s elderly population is increasing. The number of older people—those aged 60 or older—is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the world. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers who can provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes.
Already, caregiving robots are programmed to ask questions a nurse would ask and can keep an eye on patients for falls. These robotic assistants are expected to become increasingly marketable and reach 450,000 by 2045 because of the expected caregiver shortage in the United States.
“Unluckily, the hard structure of present caregiving robots prevents them from a safe human-robot interaction, limiting their assistance to only social interaction and not physical interaction,” said Ramses Martinez, an assistant professor in Purdue University’s College of Engineering. “After all, would you leave babies or old people in the hands of a robot ”
Recent advances in material science have enabled the production of soft robots with deformable (可变形的) bodies or the ability to reshape themselves when touched, but today the complex design prevents the use of this technology at home.
However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a new design method which shows promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3D printer.
The design process has three steps. First, a user makes a computer-aided design file with the shape of the robot. The user then paints the file to show which directions the different joints of the soft robot will move in. It takes the computer a few seconds to change the computer-aided design model into a 3D soft machine that can be printed using any 3D printer.
“The soft machines move like humans. Their ability to change their body structure and movement to adapt to a wide variety of environments will improve caregiving greatly,” says Martinez.
The researchers are looking for partners to test and bring their technology to the market.
( )1.Why does the market urgently need caregiving robots
A.The basic needs of the nursing homes.
B.The results of advanced technology.
C.The rapid increase in the global aging population.
D.The continuous decrease in birth rate.
( )2.What makes it difficult for people to accept caregiving robots
A.The robots can’t communicate with the patients freely.
B.The robots can’t offer convincing physical interaction.
C.The robots can’t update the service in a timely manner.
D.The robots can’t truly empathize with the old patients.
( )3.How to evaluate Martinez’s new design method
A.It allows the computer to fully automate the robot production.
B.It requires a specific 3D printer to print out a soft robot.
C.It takes a long time to print a soft robot with a 3D printer.
D.It makes the production of soft robots easier to operate.
( )4.What is the text mainly about
A.The robot industry in the future.
B.The effects of population aging.
C.Soft robots created with 3D printers.
D.The development of 3D printers.
●Ⅵ 完形填空(每小题1分,满分15分)
[2025·河北张家口高二期中考试]
A lovely dog earned fame for her extraordinary rescue of a young Rhode Island boy and ended up proving just how special she really was.
The shelter staff had considered Ruby can’t be adopted or controlled due to her high 1 . Five different families 2 her to the shelter. The shelter workers intuitively (直觉地) knew the local police’s search and rescue department would be a great 3 for Ruby, where officers would make great use of her energy. They reached out to the state police, who agreed to give Ruby a(n) 4 , and Corporal Daniel O’Neil became her handler.
Ruby’s long-time handler, Corporal Daniel, 5 a close bond with her. He knew Ruby needed a 6 to focus her energy. Daniel trained Ruby for a year and a half—much longer than others—but he never 7 her. In 2011, Ruby became a certified K-9 trooper (警犬). Six years later, she earned hero status for her 8 rescue of a local missing boy.
“We got a call from Gloucester Police Department stating there was a 9 boy,” Daniel recalled. “And we just went out and started searching.” Hours into search, Ruby ran away from the group and 10 down a hill. Daniel 11 Ruby down the hill and saw her bending over the missing boy on the ground. The boy had hit his head and suffered a serious 12 .
Daniel 13 the boy’s mother, Pat Inman, that they had found her son alive. He later explained to her how the department’s K-9 trooper had 14 her son. Pat expressed her deep gratitude to Daniel and Ruby for their heroic 15 in rescuing her son.
( )1.A.pressure B.price
C.energy D.anxiety
( )2.A.returned B.presented
C.showed D.introduced
( )3.A.end B.fit
C.joy D.mix
( )4.A.excuse B.option
C.reward D.chance
( )5.A.threw B.broke
C.formed D.tended
( )6.A.post B.task
C.root D.trip
( )7.A.hung on to B.got down to
C.came down on D.gave up on
( )8.A.incredible B.predictable
C.available D.irresistible
( )9.A.dead B.lost
C.cold D.sick
( )10.A.wandered B.flowed
C.raced D.cycled
( )11.A.followed B.buffeted
C.detected D.adjusted
( )12.A.shock B.defeat
C.blow D.injury
( )13.A.informed B.reminded
C.warned D.convinced
( )14.A.amused B.obtained
C.bothered D.located
( )15.A.talents B.efforts
C.fantasies D.tendencies(共81张PPT)
Period Four
Using Language
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
练习册
答案速查【导】
答案速查【练】
Task 1： Fast Reading
Ⅰ What is the text mainly about
___________________________________.
Argument about the new technology
Ⅱ Read the passage and match each paragraph with its main
idea.
( )Paragraph 1 ( )Paragraph 2
( )Paragraph 3 ( )Paragraph 4
A.Discuss the disadvantages.
B.Give the author's personal opinions.
C.Discuss the advantages.
D.Describe the issue.
D
A
C
B
Ⅲ Text Structure Analysing
SHOULD WE FIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGY
the idea of developing
driverless cars
in driverless cars
the absence of new technology
benefits
technological advances
the positive side of
change
many
Task 2： Careful Reading
( )1.Why did the writer decide to write about this topic
A.Because he liked to take the driverless car.
B.Because he wanted to reflect on the idea of driverless cars.
C.Because he supported the company.
D.Because he wanted to help the families of the deceased.
√
( )2.What do you know about the Amish
A.They often buy something on the Internet.
B.Some of them also live in big cities.
C.They also care about luxuries.
D.They live happily without new technology.
( )3.How did the writer express opinions
A.By using examples. B.By asking questions.
C.By showing figures. D.By doing surveys.
√
√
( )4.Which of the following describes the writer's opinion
about driverless cars
A.Indifferent. B.Opposing. C.Supportive. D.Neutral.
√
Task 3： Micro-writing
There is a heated argument about the idea of developing
driverless cars because of an accident 1.________(cause) by a
driverless mode.
On the one hand, some people think some advances in
technology 2.____(be) unnecessary and could even be dangerous.
Many people live 3.________(happy) in the absence of new
technology. They don't own or drive cars, watch TV, or use the
Internet. They live mainly as farmers.
caused
are
happily
They advocate a simple life with an 4.__________(emphasize) on
hard work, family, and community. On 5.____other hand, others
think new technology will make our life more comfortable and
easier. New technology 6._____________(provide) people
everywhere with many benefits over the years. For example, the
latest weather-tracking computer programs give people lots of
warnings about potential natural disasters, 7._______saves many
lives. Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends
and family 8._________(keep) in touch easily even if they are on
opposite sides of the world.
emphasis
the
has provided
which
to keep
Personally, I have benefited a lot from 9._____________
(technology) advances. Of course, when new technology changes
the way we live, it can be a scary prospect. Nevertheless, I will
always look 10.____the positive side of change and accept it
rather than resist it.
technological
on
1.predict vt. 预测;预言;预料
(1)It is predicted that… 据预测……
(2)prediction n. 预测;预告
make predictions about 对……做出预测
(3)predictable adj. 可预料的;可预见的
unpredictable adj. 不可预测的
【佳句背诵】
It is predicted that English will one day be the global language
and that has proved to be the case in the last few decades.
据预测,有一天英语会成为全球性语言,而这一预言在过去的几十年中
已经得到了证实。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①As _____________(predict) by scientists, global pollution has
become the most serious problem humans are faced with.
②The weather __________(predict) for the weekend suggests
that it will be sunny and warm, perfect for a picnic.
③The movie's plot was so ___________ (predict) that I guessed
the ending within the first ten minutes.
(is) predicted
prediction
predictable
◆完成句子/句式改写
④So quickly is artificial intelligence changing the whole world
that ___________________________ what life will be like in the
future.
人工智能正如此快地改变着整个世界,以至于你很难预测未来的生活
究竟会是什么样子。
it is hard for you to predict
⑤With wind speeds of more than two hundred kilometres an
hour, the hurricane ____________ to make landfall on Friday.
→With wind speeds of more than two hundred kilometres an
hour, ___________________ the hurricane will make landfall on
Friday.(用it作形式主语改写)
根据200多千米每小时的风速,预计飓风将于周五着陆。
is predicted
it is predicted that
2.oppose vt. 反对;抵制;阻挠
(1)oppose (sb/sb's) doing sth 反对(某人)做某事
(2)opposed adj. 反对的;对立的
be opposed to (doing) sth 反对(做)某事
(3)opposite adj. 相反的;对面的
adv. 在对面
［温馨提示］ 表示“反对”的其他短语:disagree with, object to, be
against等。
【佳句背诵】
(教材P20) In the article, various people said that the public
should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars.
在这篇报道中,各种各样的人士表示公众应该反对发展无人驾驶汽车
这一想法。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①Many old men are opposed to ________(cut) down the 100-
year-old tree for rebuilding the shopping centre.
②The government managed to have two chemical factories built,
though _________(oppose) by some people.
③We can learn much by being brought into contact with
_________ (oppose) opinions.
cutting
opposed
opposite
◆完成句子/句式改写
④___________________________________________________doesn't
matter much as long as we can come up with a reasonable
solution.他们是否反对这个想法并不太重要，只要我们能想出一个合
理的解决方案就行。
Whether they are opposed to/oppose the idea or not
⑤Because _________________________________________________,
I couldn't resist sobbing, hiding my face in my hands.
(读后续写之心理描写)
→__________________________________________________,I
couldn't resist sobbing, hiding my face in my hands.(用with复合
结构改写)
因为我所有的朋友都反对我的计划,我忍不住哭了起来,双手掩面。
all of my friends were opposed to/opposed my plan
With all of my friends opposed to/opposing my plan
3.absence n. 不存在;缺席;缺乏
(1)absence from… 缺席……;没参加……
absence of mind 心不在焉
during/in one's absence (=in the absence of…) 当……缺席/不在的
时候
(2)absent adj. 不存在;缺席;心不在焉的
be absent from 缺席;不在
absent-minded adj. 心不在焉的
［温馨提示］
反义词
be absent from be present at (出席;在场)
absence presence (出席;在场)
【佳句背诵】
(教材P20)On the one hand, there are many different groups of
people around the world who live happily in the absence of
new technology.
一方面,世界上有许多不同群体的人在没有新技术的情况下幸福地生
活着。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空/熟词生义
①［2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷］Throughout their no-cost stays in
strangers' homes, they feed pets and water plants in the
homeowner's _________(absent).
absence
②Her mother was seriously ill, which was the reason for her
absence ______the conference.
③He listened with an absent air and kept glancing at the door.
__________________
from
心不在焉的;走神的
◆完成句子
④I am writing to offer my sincerest apology for ______________
__________________________the school's cultural festival last
Friday. (应用文写作之道歉信)
我写信是为了就我上周五缺席学校文化节一事向您致以最诚挚的歉意。
my absence from/my being absent from
⑤Mum went to the grocery store, and _______________, Dad
tried to cook dinner for the family.(读后续写之家庭生活)
妈妈去杂货店了，在她不在时，爸爸试着为家人做晚餐。
in her absence
4.advocate vt. 拥护;支持;提倡 n.提倡者;拥护者;支持者
(1)advocate (sb) doing sth 主张(某人)做某事
advocate that…(should) do sth
提倡/主张……(that从句中用“should+动词原形”的形式,should可以省略)
It is strongly advocated that…(should) do sth. 强烈主张……
(2)an advocate for ……的倡导者/支持者
【佳句背诵】
(教材P20)They advocate a simple life with an emphasis on hard
work, family, and community.
他们倡导简单的生活,强调实干、家庭和社区。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①Those who truly care about the planet advocate ______(use)
renewable energy sources and reducing carbon footprints by
cycling or walking instead of driving.
using
②It is strongly advocated that many long-standing traditions
_____________________(preserve) despite the change of modern
values.
(should) be preserved
③___________(advocate) by well-known experts and film stars,
the product was very popular at one time.
Advocated
◆完成句子/一句多译
④［2022·全国甲卷书面表达］Besides, we can hand out leaflets
____________________________________________.
此外，我们可以分发传单来倡导人们保护海洋。
to advocate people (should) protect the ocean
⑤为了解决这个问题,村民们主张重新修建一条通往城市的新路。
→To address the problem, the villagers ______________________
____________________.(advocate doing sth)
→To address the problem, the villagers ______________________
_________________________________.(advocate that…)
advocated rebuilding a new road to the city
advocated that a new road to the city (should) be rebuilt
5.resist vi. & vt. 抵制;反抗;抵挡
(1)resist sb/sth 抵抗/抵制某人/某物
resist doing sth 抵制做某事
can't/couldn't resist doing sth 禁不住做某事
(2)resistance n. 抗拒;反对;抵抗力
(3)resistant adj. 抵抗的,反抗的
be resistant to… 对……有抵抗力
【佳句背诵】
Overweight as she is, she can't resist the temptation to eat
more delicious food.
虽然她超重,但她无法抗拒吃更多美味食物的诱惑。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①He realized that he couldn't resist _______________(attract) by
the beautiful scenery and decided to take a photo.
②This disease is surprisingly difficult to catch as most people
have a natural __________(resist) to it.
③We hope that the new building material is resistant ____ fire
and earthquakes, so that it can ensure the safety of people.
being attracted
resistance
to
◆完成句子
④［2021·全国乙卷书面表达］Second, ___________________and
self-discipline are of significance.
第二，抵制诱惑和自律具有重要意义。
resisting temptation
⑤As is often the case, people ______________________________
______ what they don't really need in their daily routine.
人们会忍不住被说服购买他们日常生活中并不真正需要的东西,这是
常有的事。
cannot resist being persuaded to buy
(教材P20)Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for
friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are
on opposite sides of the world.
此外, 互联网使朋友和家人即使天各一方也能轻松保持联系成为可能。
句型公式
it的形式宾语功能
【句式点拨】
本句是“make+it+形容词”结构,其中it为形式宾语,指代后面的不定式。
it作形式宾语,除指代不定式外,还可指代宾语从句或动名词,常见用法
有:
(1)think, feel, find, make, consider等+it+形容词/名词
(+for/of sb)+to do/从句。
(2)动词+it+no good/no use/useless/a waste of time/worthwhile等
+动名词。
(3)appreciate/hate/love/like/dislike等+it+if/when从句。
(4)一些“动词+介词”构成的短语,如:depend on, rely on, see to 后
常先接it,再接that 引导的从句。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①We think it necessary _________ (move) the articles by way of
combined transportation.
②We consider it no good _______ (do) the experiment again
without the guidance of the teacher.
③People in the West make it a rule ________ (buy) Christmas
presents for their relatives and friends.
to move
doing
to buy
④I hate it ______ she calls me at work—I'm always too busy to
carry on a conversation with her.
⑤After years of hard work, you may depend on ___ that he
can fulfil the task.
when
it
◆完成句子
⑥［2024·浙江1月考］Secondly, it can improve your focus and
concentration, ________________to stay engaged in class.
其次，它可以提高你的专注力和注意力，使你更容易在课堂上保持
专注。
making it easier
⑦It is of great significance to develop good study habits. I
____________________to set a schedule and stick to it.
(应用文写作之建议信)
养成良好的学习习惯非常重要。我认为制订一个时间表并坚持执行
是很有必要的。
consider it necessary
练 习 册
Ⅰ单词拼写(每小题1分，满分8分)
1.An ________ (人造的)hill is an important part of Chinese
natural mountain and water gardens.
artificial
2.Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead every year to honour
their __________ (亡故的) family members and the continuity of
life.
deceased
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3.As a young graduate, he was excited about the _________
(前景) of starting his first job in a big city.
prospect
4.My first assignment was a 3,000-word ______ (文章) on
geometry and I wasn't even sure how to begin the first
paragraph.
essay
5.Stephen performed beyond everyone's expectations with his
_________ (准确的) shooting and continuous efforts.
accurate
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6.Compared with urban transportation, ______(乡村的)
transportation has experienced even bigger changes.
rural
7.As a consequence of advanced technology, a weather
_________ (预报) can be available whenever you want it.
forecast
8.The beautiful sunset over the ocean was so magnificent that
the tourists couldn't ______(抵挡) taking numerous photos.
resist
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ⅱ单句填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1.The project, ___________ (advocate) by the public last year,
will be put into practice.
advocated
2.His long illness and consequent _________ (absent) put him
far behind in his work.
absence
3.Bitterly _________ (oppose) by the residents, the proposal to
build a new airport was eventually cancelled.
opposed
4.She enjoys working as a _________ (library), and she loves her
community.
librarian
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
5.There was a lot of __________ (resist) to the plan when it was
first put forward.
resistance
6.Please fill in your name, address and ___________ (occupy) in
this form.
occupation
7.Many important figures in the music world started making
___________ (predict) about Beethoven's extraordinary future.
predictions
8.The police are now under a great deal of pressure in order to
tighten the airport ________ (secure).
security
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9.He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other ________
(luxury).
luxuries
10.Recently, much more __________ (emphasize) has been put
on developing the students' creativity.
emphasis
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Ⅲ短语填空(每小题2分，满分16分)
1.As a professor of biology, it is important __________________
____ (了解) the latest research.
to keep in touch with
2.__________________ (缺乏) new evidence, the police had to
keep constant track of the only suspect.
In the absence of
3.This cooperation is very constructive and both our companies
will _____________ (得益于) it.
benefit from
4.On the one hand, teenagers feel they have grown up, but
___________________ (另一方面), they feel cut off from the
adults' world.
on the other hand
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5.I want to ______________ (因……致歉) what I said to you
yesterday because I was in a bad temper at that time.
apologize for
6.We provide all types of information, especially ______________
____________ (重点是) legal advice.
with an emphasis on
7.Even with an aging population, many Japanese ______________
__ (反对) foreigners working in some industries.
are opposed to
8.When you are having a bad day, you'd better learn how to
_________ (看待) the positive side of the situation.
look on
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ⅳ句型训练(每小题3分，满分12分)
1.They advocate the proposal we were opposed to
__________________________________________.(rediscuss)
他们主张应该在下次会议上重新讨论我们反对的建议。
(should) be rediscussed at the next meeting
2._________________ regular exercise is not only beneficial to
physical health but also to mental well-being.(argue)
有人认为定期锻炼不仅对身体健康有益，对心理健康也有益。
It is argued that
3.It is the Internet __________________________________________
______________ to communicate with one another effectively.
(it作形式宾语) 正是网络使全世界的人们互相有效地交流成为可能。
that has made it possible for people all over the world
1
2
3
4
4.Something that happens in your daily life will change
___________________________________________________________
__.(the way)
你日常生活中发生的事情会改变你看待世界和世人的方式。
the way (that/in which) you view the world and the people in it
1
2
3
4
Ⅴ阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分10分)
［2025·安徽阜阳高二期中］
The world's elderly population is increasing. The number of
older people—those aged 60 or older—is expected to double
by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups
across the world. That comes with an increasing need for
caregivers who can provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals
or nursing homes, but also at private homes.
1
2
3
4
Already, caregiving robots are programmed to ask questions
a nurse would ask and can keep an eye on patients for falls.
These robotic assistants are expected to become increasingly
marketable and reach 450,000 by 2045 because of the expected
caregiver shortage in the United States.
“Unluckily, the hard structure of present caregiving robots
prevents them from a safe human-robot interaction, limiting
their assistance to only social interaction and not physical
interaction,” said Ramses Martinez, an assistant professor in
1
2
3
4
Purdue University's College of Engineering. “After all, would you
leave babies or old people in the hands of a robot ”
Recent advances in material science have enabled the
production of soft robots with deformable (可变形的) bodies or
the ability to reshape themselves when touched, but today the
complex design prevents the use of this technology at home.
However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a
new design method which shows promise in enabling the
production of soft robots using a 3D printer.
1
2
3
4
The design process has three steps. First, a user makes a
computer-aided design file with the shape of the robot. The
user then paints the file to show which directions the different
joints of the soft robot will move in. It takes the computer a
few seconds to change the computer-aided design model into a
3D soft machine that can be printed using any 3D printer.
1
2
3
4
“The soft machines move like humans. Their ability to
change their body structure and movement to adapt to a wide
variety of environments will improve caregiving greatly,” says
Martinez.
The researchers are looking for partners to test and bring
their technology to the market.
1
2
3
4
【文章大意】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了马丁内斯和其他
研究人员已经开发出一种新的设计方法，这种方法可以通过3D打印
机生产软体机器人，这可以满足日益增长的养老看护机器人的需求。
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( )1.Why does the market urgently need caregiving robots
A.The basic needs of the nursing homes.
B.The results of advanced technology.
C.The rapid increase in the global aging population.
D.The continuous decrease in birth rate.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The world's elderly
population is increasing. The number of older people—those
aged 60 or older—is expected to double by 2050 and is
growing faster than all younger age groups across the world.
That comes with an increasing need for caregivers who can
provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes,
but also at private homes.”可知，市场迫切需要看护机器人的原因
是全球老龄化人口的迅速增加。故选C。
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( )2.What makes it difficult for people to accept caregiving
robots
A.The robots can't communicate with the patients freely.
B.The robots can't offer convincing physical interaction.
C.The robots can't update the service in a timely manner.
D.The robots can't truly empathize with the old patients.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Unluckily, the hard structure
of present caregiving robots prevents them from a safe human-
robot interaction, limiting their assistance to only social
interaction and not physical interaction…”可知，目前的看护机器人
的硬结构使它们无法进行安全的人机互动。由此可知，它们不能提
供令人信服的身体互动使得人们难以接受看护机器人。故选B。
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( )3.How to evaluate Martinez's new design method
A.It allows the computer to fully automate the robot production.
B.It requires a specific 3D printer to print out a soft robot.
C.It takes a long time to print a soft robot with a 3D printer.
D.It makes the production of soft robots easier to operate.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“However, Martinez and other
researchers have developed a new design method which shows
promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3D
printer.” (然而，马丁内斯和其他研究人员已经开发出一种新的设计
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方法，有望使用3D打印机生产软体机器人。)以及第六段中的“It
takes the computer a few seconds to change the computer-
aided design model into a 3D soft machine that can be printed
using any 3D printer.”(计算机只需要几秒钟就能将计算机辅助设计
模型变成可以使用任何3D打印机打印的3D软机械装置。)可知，马丁
内斯和其他研究人员开发的新的设计方法能使用3D打印机生产软体
机器人，并且计算机只需要几秒便可以使用任何3D打印机打印出软
机械装置。由此可知，马丁内斯他们的设计使软体机器人的生产更
容易操作。故选D。
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( )4.What is the text mainly about
A.The robot industry in the future.
B.The effects of population aging.
C.Soft robots created with 3D printers.
D.The development of 3D printers.
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[解析] 主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“However, Martinez and other
researchers have developed a new design method which shows
promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3D
printer.”及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了马丁内斯和其他研究人员
已经开发出一种新的设计方法，这种方法可以通过3D打印机生产软
体机器人。C选项“用3D打印机创造的软体机器人”与本文主旨相符。
故选C。
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Ⅵ完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)
［2025·河北张家口高二期中考试］
A lovely dog earned fame for her extraordinary rescue of a
young Rhode Island boy and ended up proving just how special
she really was.
The shelter staff had considered Ruby can't be adopted or
controlled due to her high . .1. .. Five different families . .2. . her to
the shelter. The shelter workers intuitively (直觉地) knew the
local police's search and rescue department would be a
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great . .3. . for Ruby, where officers would make great use of her
energy. They reached out to the state police, who agreed to
give Ruby a(n) . .4. ., and Corporal Daniel O'Neil became her
handler.
Ruby's long-time handler, Corporal Daniel, . .5. . a close bond
with her. He knew Ruby needed a . .6. . to focus her energy.
Daniel trained Ruby for a year and a half—much longer than
others—but he never . .7. . her. In 2011, Ruby became a certified
K-9 trooper (警犬). Six years later, she earned hero status for
her . .8. . rescue of a local missing boy.
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“We got a call from Gloucester Police Department stating
there was a . .9. . boy,” Daniel recalled. “And we just went out
and started searching.” Hours into search, Ruby ran away from
the group and . .10. . down a hill. Daniel . .11. . Ruby down the
hill and saw her bending over the missing boy on the ground.
The boy had hit his head and suffered a serious . .12. ..
Daniel . .13. . the boy's mother, Pat Inman, that they had
found her son alive. He later explained to her how the
department's K-9 trooper had . .14. . her son. Pat expressed her
deep gratitude to Daniel and Ruby for their heroic . .15. . in
rescuing her son.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了狗狗Ruby因为精力旺
盛，曾被很多家庭多次送回收容所，后来它进入当地警方的搜救部
门，经过Daniel O'Neil下士的长期训练成为警犬，最终因拯救一名
失踪男孩而成为英雄的故事。
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( )1.A.pressure B.price C.energy D.anxiety
[解析] 根据下文“…where officers would make great use of her
energy…”可知，狗狗Ruby的精力很旺盛。故选C项。 pressure压力；
price价格； energy精力； anxiety焦虑。
( )2.A.returned B.presented C.showed D.introduced
[解析] 根据上文“The shelter staff had considered Ruby can't be
adopted or controlled…”可知，收容所的工作人员曾认为Ruby不能
被收养或控制，因此这些家庭是把Ruby退回收容所。故选A项。
return退回；present呈现；show展示； introduce介绍。
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( )3.A.end B.fit C.joy D.mix
[解析] 根据下文“…where officers would make great use of her
energy.”可知，收容所的工作人员觉得搜救部门的警察会充分利用
Ruby的精力，因此是认为那里非常适合Ruby。故选B项。 end结束；
fit适合； joy欢乐；mix混合。
( )4.A.excuse B.option C.reward D.chance
[解析] 根据下文“…and Corporal Daniel O'Neil became her
handler.”可知，Daniel O'Neil下士成了Ruby的训练员，因此警察是
同意给Ruby一个机会。故选D项。excuse借口； option选择；
reward奖励； chance机会。
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( )5.A.threw B.broke C.formed D.tended
[解析] 根据下文“Daniel trained Ruby for a year and a half—
much longer than others…”可知，Daniel花了比平常更多的时间来
训练Ruby，由此推知，Daniel是和Ruby建立了亲密的关系。故选C项。
throw扔； break打破； form建立；tend倾向于。
( )6.A.post B.task C.root D.trip
[解析] 根据下文to focus her energy可推知，训练员Daniel明白狗
狗Ruby需要做任务来集中旺盛的精力。故选B项。 post职位；task
任务； root根；trip旅行。
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( )7.A.hung on to B.got down to
C.came down on D.gave up on
[解析] 根据上文“Daniel trained Ruby for a year and a half—
much longer than others…”和表示转折的but可推知，虽然训练
Ruby花费了Daniel更多的时间，但他并没有因此而放弃它。故选D项。
hang on to紧紧抓住； get down to开始认真做；come down on
可归结为； give up on对……不再抱希望，放弃。
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( )8.A.incredible B.predictable C.available D.irresistible
[解析] 根据上文“A lovely dog earned fame for her extraordinary
rescue of a young Rhode Island boy…”可知，这是一次不可思议
的营救。故选A项。incredible不可思议的； predictable可预测的；
available可得到的； irresistible不可抵抗的。
( )9.A.dead B.lost C.cold D.sick
[解析] 根据上文“Six years later, she earned hero status for
her…rescue of a local missing boy.”可知，当时这个男孩是走失了。
故选B项。dead死的；lost丢失的；cold寒冷的； sick生病的。
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( )10.A.wandered B.flowed C.raced D.cycled
[解析] 根据上文“…Ruby ran away from the group…”可知，Ruby
是跑起来进行搜寻，因此是冲下一座小山。故选C项。wander漫步；
flow流动； race快速移动； cycle骑自行车。
( )11.A.followed B.buffeted C.detected D.adjusted
[解析] 根据下文“…Ruby down the hill and saw her bending
over the missing boy on the ground.”可推知，Daniel是跟着狗狗
Ruby，发现了失踪的男孩。故选A项。follow跟随；buffet猛击；
detect察觉；adjust调整。
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[解析] 根据上文“The boy had hit his head…”可知，男孩撞到了头，
因此是受了重伤。故选D项。 shock震惊； defeat击败； blow打击；
injury伤害。
( )13.A.informed B.reminded C.warned D.convinced
[解析] 根据下文“…the boy's mother, Pat Inman, that they had
found her son alive”可推知，Daniel是告知身为母亲的Pat，他们找
到了她的儿子，他还活着。故选A项。 inform通知； remind提醒；
warn警告； convince使信服。
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[解析] 根据上文可知，Daniel向Pat解释狗狗Ruby是如何找到她儿子
的。故选D项。 amuse逗乐；obtain获得； bother打扰；locate确
定……的位置。
( )15.A.talents B.efforts C.fantasies D.tendencies
[解析] 根据上文hours into search可知，他们花了很长时间来搜寻
Pat的儿子，因此Pat是感谢他们为营救她的儿子所做的英勇努力。故
选B项。talent才能；effort努力；fantasy幻想； tendency倾向。
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Unit 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Period Four Using Language
导学案
课前自主探究
Task 1： Fast Reading
Ⅰ Argument about the new technology
Ⅱ Paragraph 1—Paragraph 4: DACB
Ⅲ 1.the idea of developing driverless cars
2.in driverless cars
3.the absence of new technology
4.many benefits
5.technological advances
6.the positive side of change
Task 2： Careful Reading
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C
Task 3： Micro-writing
1.caused 2.are 3.happily 4.emphasis 5.the
6.has provided 7.which 8.to keep 9.technological 10.on
语言知识梳理
词汇点睛
1.①（is） predicted ②prediction ③predictable
④it is hard for you to predict ⑤is predicted;it is predicted
that
2.①cutting ②opposed ③opposite
④Whether they are opposed to/oppose the idea or not
⑤all of my friends were opposed to/opposed my plan;
With all of my friends opposed to/opposing my plan
3.①absence ②from ③心不在焉的;走神的
④my absence from/my being absent from ⑤in her absence
4.①using ②（should） be preserved ③Advocated
④to advocate people （should） protect the ocean
⑤advocated rebuilding a new road to the city;advocated that
a new road to the city （should） be rebuilt
5.①being attracted ②resistance ③to
④resisting temptation ⑤cannot resist being persuaded to
buy
句型透视
①to move ②doing ③to buy ④when ⑤it
⑥making it easier ⑦consider it necessary
练习册
Ⅰ 1.artificial 2.deceased 3.prospect 4.essay 5.accurate
6.rural 7.forecast 8.resist
Ⅱ 1.advocated 2.absence 3.opposed 4.librarian 5.resistance
6.occupation 7.predictions 8.security 9.luxuries 10.emphasis
Ⅲ 1.to keep in touch with 2.In the absence of
3.benefit from 4.on the other hand 5.apologize for
6.with an emphasis on 7.are opposed to 8.look on
Ⅳ 1.（should） be rediscussed at the next meeting
2.It is argued that
3.that has made it possible for people all over the world
4.the way （that/in which） you view the world and the
people in it
Ⅴ 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.C
Ⅵ 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.C 11.A
12.D 13.A 14.D 15.B
