Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 AVATARS
维度一：品句填词
1.She follows an educational （博客） that provides tips and strategies for effective studying.
2.Changing his （发型） gave him a fresh new look and boosted his confidence.
3.Repeated failure in the （实验） hasn’t got the expert down.
4.Personally， I’m more interested in （虚拟的） universities.
5.Do you have any previous experience of this t of work？
6.Silence may be v by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable.
7.Please supply the following details： name， age and s .
维度二：词形转换
1.She was （concern） that she might miss the turning and get lost.
2.The children have to sit a tough （select） test.
3.Her natural （create） and artistic talent make her home a wonderful place.
4. （obvious）， we don’t want to spend too much money.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面的句子。
1. （各种各样的头像） are a major part of how people use the Internet to communicate and express themselves.
2.Emily looked up at her mother and told her （她自己所经历的）.
3. （考虑到糟糕的天气）， our journey to Lijiang had to be put off.
4.Our friends will （捉弄） us and try to fool us.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Maya Ackerman just wanted to write a song.She tried for years — song after song.In the end， she didn’t like any of the tunes she wrote.“I didn’t have the gift，” she says.“All the melodies that came into my mind were so boring that I couldn’t imagine wasting time performing them.”
Maybe， she thought， a computer could puter programs are already useful for recording songs that people come up with.Ackerman now wondered if a computer could be more — a songwriting partner.
It was a flash of inspiration.“I knew in an instant that it would be possible for a machine to give me ideas，” she says.That inspiration led to the creation of ALYSIA.This computer program can generate brand-new melodies， based on a user’s lyrics.
As a computer scientist at Santa Clara University in California， Ackerman has a lot of experience using algorithms （算法）.These are step-by-step mathematical recipes to solve problems and make predictions.Algorithms are useful in programming computers.They can also be useful for everyday tasks.Online movie and music servers use algorithms to recommend films and songs.Self-driving cars need algorithms to safely navigate roads.Some grocery stores track the freshness of produce using algorithms that are connected to cameras or sensors.
Ackerman isn’t the only one using AI for songwriting.Some programs build entire orchestral scores around small bits of melody.Others generate music for many instruments.AI is also finding its way into other arts.
And those efforts are paying off.In October 2018， an art auction in New York City became the first to sell an AI-generated work.A group of computer scientists and artists in France used AI algorithms to create the work.A portrait of an imaginary man made a splash： The painting sold for $432，500.
Ahmed Elgammal runs a computer-science lab that focuses on using AI to influence art.“AI is a creative tool that will be accepted as an art form，” he says.Eventually， he adds，“It will affect the way art is made， and what art will be.”
1.What can we learn about Maya Ackerman’s personal effort to write a song？（ ）
A.It was fruitful.
B.It was surprising.
C.It proved to be a failure.
D.It turned out rewarding.
2.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to？（ ）
A.Recording a song online.
B.Writing a song by herself.
C.Designing a computer program.
D.Using a computer to write a song.
3.What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A.The wide use of algorithms.
B.The problems with algorithms.
C.How Ackerman uses algorithms.
D.How algorithms solve problems.
4.Why does the author mention a portrait in Paragraph 6？（ ）
A.To prove AI will be used in art.
B.To prove AI has a bright future.
C.To show people’s trying is successful.
D.To show people like AI-created work.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Lottie Mills， a student at the University of Cambridge， won BBC Young Writers’ Award and she was congratulated for her entry “The Changeling” at the virtual award ceremony.It was a（n） 5 story.Upset about how difference， 6 when it comes to disability， is described in novels， Lottie was inspired by “otherhood” and aimed to 7 a positive state of mind.
“The Changeling” 8 myth （神话） into magical and wonderful 9 of a girl’s powerful coming of age.Lottie said，“As a disabled person， my stories quite often 10 ideas of otherhood， based on 11 who are deserted by their society in some way or another.”
“I had been 12 fairy-related-myths for university essay （论文） and when I came across the idea of changeling， it really stuck in my 13 .I really wanted to write a story which would show the 14 of disabled people， rather than describe them as disadvantaged and in need of ‘fixing’ as so many stories do.”
Now Lottie is writing her first novel， a children’s book. 15 she knows how life-changing the right story can be， she 16 to become an author.
Lottie beat off fierce 17 from four finalists.Kate Thisteton， BBC RI presenter and chair of the Young Writers’ Award judges， said，“We were blown away by ‘The Changeling’.It’s simply 18 .I love the way it uses fairy mythology to tell a story about difference， disability and acceptance.I’m so happy Lottie won and is considering a job as an author after being 19 by the Young Writers’ Award.”
5.（ ）A.frightening B.satisfying
C.inspiring D.amusing
6.（ ）A.particularly B.basically
C.generally D.finally
7.（ ）A.educate B.exercise
C.observe D.advocate
8.（ ）A.divided B.transformed
C.threw D.absorbed
9.（ ）A.tale B.idea
C.topic D.dream
10.（ ）A.turn on B.call on
C.focus on D.put on
11.（ ）A.artists B.strangers
C.performers D.characters
12.（ ）A.creating B.researching
C.establishing D.spreading
13.（ ）A.body B.voice
C.mind D.sight
14.（ ）A.concerns B.features
C.thoughts D.strengths
15.（ ）A.If B.When
C.Unless D.Although
16.（ ）A.desires B.pretends
C.manages D.affords
17.（ ）A.attack B.conflict
C.competition D.fighting
18.（ ）A.complete B.mysterious
C.familiar D.beautiful
19.（ ）A.displayed B.motivated
C.discovered D.provided
Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 AVATARS
基础知识自测
维度一
1.blog 2.hairstyle 3.experiments 4.virtual 5.type
6.viewed 7.sex
维度二
1.concerned 2.selection 3.creativity 4.Obviously
维度三
1.A variety of avatars
2.what she had experienced
3.In view of the bad weather
4.play tricks on
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，计算机已经被用来创造艺术作品。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，Maya Ackerman自己尝试创作了一些曲子，结果都很不成功。
2.D 代词指代题。根据第三段可知，这里的It一词指代上文提到的Maya Ackerman想借助电脑来创作曲子。
3.A 段落大意题。根据第四段可知，本段主要介绍了算法在计算机领域的广泛使用，包括日常任务、电影音乐、无人驾驶以及零售商店等。
4.C 推理判断题。根据第五、六段可知，人工智能技术已经被越来越多地应用于艺术创作领域，作者在本段提到肖像画被高价拍卖一事，正是为了说明人们在这一领域的尝试是很成功的。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。剑桥大学的学生Lottie Mills获得了BBC青年作家奖，在网络颁奖典礼上，她凭借《低能者》获得了人们的祝贺。
5.C 根据下文中a positive state of mind可知，这部小说旨在倡导一种积极的心态。由此可推知，这部小说讲述了一个鼓舞人心的故事。
6.A 根据上下文语境可知，小说中描述了差异，尤其是残疾方面的差异。
7.D 根据上下文语境可知，这部小说旨在倡导一种积极的心态。
8.B 根据语境可知，这部小说将神话变成了故事。transform into意为“转变成”。
9.A 参见上题解析。
10.C 根据第一段中的Lottie was inspired by “otherhood”可知，洛蒂受到了另类教育的启发，所以她的故事往往集中在另类教育的想法。
11.D 根据语境可知，洛蒂的故事主要基于那些被社会以这样或那样的方式抛弃的人物。
12.B 根据语境可知，此处指为大学论文作研究。
13.C 根据上文when I came across the idea of changeling可知，此处指想法在脑海里挥之不去。
14.D 根据下文rather than describe them as disadvantaged可知，洛蒂的文章想展示残疾人的优点，而不是把他们描述为弱势群体。
15.B 引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时候”应用when。
16.A 根据语境可知，洛蒂渴望成为一名作家。
17.C 根据下文Kate Thisteton， BBC RI presenter and chair of the Young Writers’ Award judges可知，洛蒂赢得了BBC青年作家奖，即她赢得了这场比赛。
18.D 根据下文I love the way it uses fairy mythology to tell a story about difference， disability and acceptance.可知，Kate对这本小说的评价是积极正面的，选项中beautiful最符合其情感色彩。
19.B 根据上文Lottie won and is considering a job as an author after being可知，洛蒂获奖，所以是受到了青年作家奖的激励，她正在考虑找一份作家的工作。
3 / 3Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 AVATARS
The avatar you choose says a lot about you.The article will help you understand your choice of avatars better.
[1]When you are online， you can be anyone or anything.You can create your own image① and a new personality②.These digital identities③， [2]known as avatars， are a key④ part of how people use the Internet to communicate and express themselves.
[1]句中When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
[2]此处为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰名词identities。
The first simple 2D⑤ avatars appeared in role-playing⑥ computer games in the 1980s.Yet， very few people knew [3]that future avatars would have such a wide variety⑦ of forms and uses.By the late 1990s， they had been used in web chats.
[4]When people started creating their own avatars， they discovered that they were going to have the power⑧ to create new identities that did not look or act like their real selves at all.They could dress their avatars in fancy⑨ clothes， or they could try being someone of the opposite sex⑩，and call themselves “Andy” instead of “Anna”！ [5]When Internet users realised that their avatars would be seen by many people， not just their friends， they started having more than one avatar：a sensible one for work；a friendly， good-looking one for meeting people； and a silly one for having fun.Avatars let you express yourself and give you lots of room for creativity .
[3]句中that引导宾语从句。
[4]句中When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”；第一个that引导宾语从句；第二个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词 identities。
[5]句中When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”；that引导宾语从句。
Of course，the avatar you choose says a lot about your personality.If your blog avatar is a picture of a cute cat， your message is “I like relaxing and having fun”.Well-known cartoon characters or laughing monkeys say “I’m a really funny person”.Most people create avatars [6]that have similar features to their personalities and that look more or less like them and act like them.However，nearly all avatars are tall， young and nice-looking，so people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life.They also experiment with things like different hairstyles — [7]which says a lot， perhaps， about what they want to look like.
[6]句中两个that均引导定语从句，修饰先行词avatars。
[7]句中which引导定语从句，修饰先行词hairstyles；what引导宾语从句。
Nowadays ，avatars are everywhere.In most web chats， people choose an avatar from a selection of ready-made images， or create their own images.You can also use avatars [8]that move around and talk when you type in your message.The avatars in online worlds can talk， walk and fly around， meet people， go shopping and attend classes.
【读文清障】
①image n.图像；形象
②personality n.个性，性格
③identity n.身份；特征
④key adj.关键的；最重要的 n.钥匙；答案
⑤2D （2-dimensional） adj.二维的
⑥role-playing n.角色扮演，角色模仿
⑦variety n.多样化，变化
a variety of各种各样的
⑧power n.力量，能力；电力；政权，势力
⑨fancy adj.花哨的；别致的
⑩sex n.性别
instead of代替；而不是……
sensible adj.朴素实用的；明智的，合理的
good-looking adj.好看的；美貌的
creativity n.创造力；独创性
blog n.博客；网络日志
vi.写博客
relaxing adj.令人放松的
funny adj.有趣的
feature n.特色，特征；特写或专题节目vt.特写；以……为特色
obviously adv.显而易见地，明显地
experiment vi.& vt.做试验，进行实验n.实验
hairstyle n.发型，发式
nowadays adv.现今，现时
selection n.供选择的同类物品；选择
move around 走来走去；绕着……来回转
type vi.& vt.打；打字
n.类型，种类
The use of avatars has also caused a few concerns .Some users worry [9]that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds that they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. The use of several avatars can also be a risk ，[10] as people can use avatars to cheat others online.However， other users view avatars in a more positive light.They look forward to a time [11]when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger，more exciting virtual worlds.
[8]句中that引导定语从句，修饰先行词avatars；when引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
[9]句中第一个that引导宾语从句；so ...that ...引导结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”。
[10]句中as引导原因状语从句，意为“因为”。
[11]句中when引导定语从句，修饰先行词a time。
concern n.担忧，忧虑
vt.与……有关；使担心
virtual adj.虚拟的；模拟的
risk n.风险；危险；冒险
vt.冒……的危险
cheat vt.欺骗；欺诈
view vt.看，把……视为
【参考译文】
你选择的虚拟形象能透露出你的很多信息。这篇文章将帮助你更好地理解关于虚拟形象的选择。
当你上网时，你可以是任何人或任何事物。你可以创设自己的形象，并且拥有新的个性。这些数字身份，被称作“虚拟形象”，这是人们利用互联网进行交流和表达自己的关键部分。
二维虚拟形象最早出现在20世纪80年代的角色扮演电脑游戏中。然而，很少有人知道虚拟形象后来会有如此广泛的形式和用途。20世纪90年代末，虚拟形象已被用于网络聊天。
人们开始创设自己的虚拟形象时，他们发现自己将有能力创设一种新的身份，这种身份在相貌和行为上可以与真正的自我完全不同。他们可以给自己的虚拟形象穿上华丽的衣服，或者尝试换个性别，可以给自己取名为“安迪”，而不是“安娜”。当互联网用户意识到很多人会看到他们的虚拟形象，而不仅仅是他们的朋友时，他们开始使用不止一个虚拟形象：一个朴素实用的虚拟形象用于工作；一个友好的、好看的虚拟形象用于交友；一个傻乎乎的虚拟形象用于取乐。虚拟形象让你可以表达自己，还给你很多创造空间。
当然，你所选择的虚拟形象会在很大程度上显露你的个性。如果你的博客头像是一只可爱的猫，你传递的信息是“我喜欢放松和享受”。知名的卡通角色或微笑的猴子传递的信息是“我是个很有趣的人”。大多数人创设的虚拟形象与他们的个性有着相似的特征，看起来或多或少像他们，在行为上也像他们。然而，几乎所有的虚拟形象都个头高挑、样貌年轻、面容姣好，所以人们显然想让他们的虚拟形象看起来比现实生活中更好。人们还进行新的尝试，例如换上不同的发型，这可能从很大程度上透露了他们希望自己看起来是什么样子。
现在，虚拟形象无处不在。在大多数网络聊天中，人们都是从现成的图片中选择一个作为虚拟形象，或者创建自己的图片。当你输入信息时，你也可以让虚拟形象活动起来或说话。网络世界中的虚拟形象可以交谈、走路、飞行，还可以结识他人、购物和上课。
虚拟形象的使用也引起了一些担忧。一些用户担心他们在虚拟世界中花费了太多时间，以至于开始害怕在现实世界中与人见面。使用多个虚拟形象也可能会带来风险，因为有人可能会在网上使用虚拟形象来欺骗他人。但是，其他用户则以更为积极的态度看待虚拟形象。他们期待着有朝一日，自己的虚拟形象会像真人一样去环游更广阔、更精彩的虚拟世界。
Step One： Pre-reading
What kind of avatar do you use online：a photo of yourself， a cartoon image or something else？ Why did you choose it？Discuss in pairs and place a tick in the proper box.（Answers may vary.）
□a cute animal avatar
□an avatar in fancy clothes
□a cartoon character avatar
□to express myself freely
□to trick others
□to create a real/digital identity
□to avoid online safety risks
□to protect myself
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
What’s the main idea of the text？（ ）
A.To introduce some information about avatars.
B.To express yourself using pictures.
C.To introduce the history of avatars.
D.To introduce the definition of avatars.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the first avatars？（ ）
A.They appeared in role-playing computer games in the 1980s.
B.They began to exist in the 1990s.
C.They were used in web chats.
D.They were ready-made images.
2.What avatar means that you are a funny person？（ ）
A.A cute cat.
B.A cartoon mouse.
C.A laughing monkey.
D.A nice-looking monkey.
3.Why do some users have more than one avatar？（ ）
A.Because they have the power to create more avatars.
B.Because they don’t want others to know their sex.
C.Because they don’t want to make their avatars seen by their friends.
D.Because they want to use different avatars in different situations.
4.What do you know according to the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Avatars can be wrongly used to cheat others online.
B.Avatars will be bigger and more exciting.
C.The use of avatars can cause too many concerns.
D.All the users will be afraid of meeting people in virtual worlds.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
1.Read the passage carefully and find out the sentences describing the functions of the avatars.
2.Read the passage carefully and find out the sentences describing the features of the avatars.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1.When people started creating their own avatars， they discovered that they were going to have the power to create new identities that did not look or act like their real selves at all.
句式分析
自主翻译
2.They also experiment with things like different hairstyles — which says a lot，perhaps，about what they want to look like.
句式分析
自主翻译
Ⅲ.讨论
1.What does the writer mean by “the avatar you choose says a lot about your personality”？Do you agree with the writer？Give examples to support your opinion.
2.What’s your favourite avatar online？ Why do you prefer it？
核心词汇集释
trick vt.欺骗，诱骗，哄骗 n.诡计；恶作剧；窍门
【教材原句】 to trick others欺骗他人
【用法】
（1）play a trick on sb＝play tricks on sb
捉弄某人
trick sb into doing sth 诱使某人做某事
（2）the trick of doing sth 做某事的窍门
【佳句】 Not only did you correct my mistakes， but you also taught me tricks of studying English.（感谢信）
你不仅纠正了我的错误，而且还教了我学英语的窍门。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Helen was tricked joining the club by a promise which was not kept.
②Could you tell me the trick making such tasty cakes？
【写美】 完成句子
③On April Fool’s Day， Mia and her friends . （动作描写）
在愚人节那天，米娅和她的朋友们互相捉弄对方。
variety n.多样化，变化
【教材原句】 Yet， very few people knew that future avatars would have such a wide variety of forms and uses.然而，很少有人知道虚拟形象后来会有如此广泛的形式和用途。
【用法】
（1）a variety of＝varieties of各种各样的
（2）various adj. 不同的，各种各样的
（3）vary vi.& vt. 变化，使不同
vary from ... to ... 从……到……不等
【佳句】 The park is home to a variety of birds， from tiny sparrows to great eagles. （事物介绍）
这个公园是各种鸟类的家园，从小麻雀到雄鹰都有。
【点津】 a variety of和varieties of既可以修饰可数名词，也可以修饰不可数名词；该短语修饰可数名词作主语时，谓语动词用复数，修饰不可数名词作主语时，谓语动词用单数。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Ocean colour varies from green blue，depending on the type and concentration of phytoplankton （浮游植物）.
②No matter what you like to do，there is a way to get involved in （variety） activities on Earth Day.
③There （be） varieties of activities in this splendid festival.
【写美】 词汇升级
④Our school has built a new stadium.It has all kinds of well-equipped facilities.
selection n. 供选择的同类物品；选择
【教材原句】 In most web chats， people choose an avatar from a selection of ready-made images， or create their own images.
在大多数网络聊天中，人们都是从现成的图片中选择一个作为虚拟形象，或者创建自己的图片。
【用法】
（1）select vi. 挑选
select ...from ... 从……中挑选出……
select ...as ... 选定……为……
select ...for ... 为……挑选……
select sb to do sth 挑选某人做某事
（2）selective adj. 选择性的
【佳句】 I’m writing to sign up for the selection of little envoys of cultural exchange to promote the communication with foreign schools.
我写信是为了报名参加文化交流小使者的选拔，以促进与外国学校的交流。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It is well known that he was selected （compete） in the games and won the gold medal.
②These drawings represent a （select） from a larger exhibition.
【写美】 完成句子
③We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to . （动作描写）
我们可以早点出发，这样我们就有更多时间来读书和选书。
concern n.担忧，忧虑；重要的事情vt.与……有关；使担心；涉及；担忧；使感兴趣
【教材原句】 The use of avatars has also caused a few concerns.
虚拟形象的使用也引起了一些担忧。
【用法】
（1）show/express concern about/for 对……表示关心/担心
（2）concerned adj. 关心的；担忧的；相关的
be concerned about/for 担心……；关心……
be concerned with 涉及；关心……
as far as ...be concerned 就……而言
（3）concerning prep.关于；有关
【佳句】 It was then that I realised Dad was not a little concerned about our cat.（心理描写）
就在那时，我意识到爸爸对我们的猫很关心。
【点津】 concerned作形容词用作前置定语时，意为“关心的；担忧的”；用作后置定语时，意为“有关的；相关的”。
【练透】 语境辨义/单句语法填空
①Most of the ratings are based on others’ judgment on the product concerned.
②There was a concerned look on her face on hearing the news.
③He asked several questions concerning the future of the company.
④The theme of the show is concerned environmental protection.
【写美】 词汇升级
⑤In my opinion，it was very meaningful because I worked and helped the farmers.
view vt.看，把……视为；考虑 n.风景；视野；观点；见解
【教材原句】 However， other users view avatars in a more positive light.
但是，其他用户则以更为积极的态度看待虚拟形象。
【用法】
（1）view ...as ... 把……看作……
（2）in one’s view 在某人看来
come into view 进入视野；被看见
in view of 鉴于；考虑到
have a good view of 好好欣赏/观看
【佳句】 You can enjoy the lovely view of the lake behind the main teaching building.（活动介绍）
您可以欣赏主教学楼后面美丽的湖景。
【练透】 语境辨义/单句语法填空
①If we go on a trip abroad， we can broaden our view and gain knowledge we cannot get from books.
②Persistence is often viewed the key to success.
【写美】 完成句子
③You can the beautiful sunrise from the top of the hill. （环境描写）
从山顶上你可以清楚地看到美丽的日出。
重点句型解构
句型公式：what 引导名词性从句
【教材原句】 They also experiment with things like different hairstyles — which says a lot， perhaps， about what they want to look like.人们还进行新的尝试，例如换上不同的发型，这可能从很大程度上透露了他们希望自己看起来是什么样子。
【用法】
what引导名词性从句时，在从句中充当主语、表语和宾语，可以表示多种意思：……的东西或事情；……的人或样子；……的数量或数目；……的时间；……的地方等。
【品悟】 Perseverance is a kind of quality and that’s what it takes to do anything well.（观点介绍）
坚定不移是一种品质——能使人做好任何事情。
【写美】 完成句子
①A modern city has been set up in ten years ago.
在十年前的一片荒地上建立了一座现代化的城市。
② her unique teaching method.
让我印象最深刻的是她独特的教学方式。
Section Ⅱ LESSON 1 AVATARS
【文本透析·剖语篇】
Step Two
Ⅰ.A
Ⅱ.1－4 ACDA
Ⅲ.1.Definition 2.History 3.Purposes 4.Views
Step Three
Ⅰ.1.（1）These digital identities， known as avatars， are a key part of how people use the Internet to communicate and express themselves.
（2）Avatars let you express yourself and give you lots of room for creativity.
2.（1）Most people create avatars that have similar features to their personalities and that look more or less like them and act like them.
（2）However， nearly all avatars are tall， young and nice-looking， so people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life.
Ⅱ.1.人们开始创设自己的虚拟形象时，他们发现自己将有能力创设一种新的身份，这种身份在相貌和行为上可以与真正的自我完全不同。
2.人们还进行新的尝试，例如换上不同的发型，这可能从很大程度上透露了他们希望自己看起来是什么样子。
Ⅲ.1.①“The avatar you choose says a lot about your personality” may mean that most people create avatars that have similar features to their personalities and look more or less like them and act like them.
②Yes，I agree with the writer.
③For example， if a person’s blog avatar is a picture of a cute cat， his/her message is “I like relaxing and having fun”.
2.I often use a cartoon character avatar.The main reason is that it can avoid online safety risks and express myself freely.
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①into ②of ③played tricks on each other
2.①to ②various ③are ④a variety of/varieties of
3.①to compete ②selection ③read and select books
4.① adj.相关的 ②adj.关心的；担忧的 ③prep.有关；关于
④with ⑤As far as I’m concerned
5.①视野 ②as ③have a good view of
重点句型解构
①what was a wasteland ②What impressed me most was
9 / 9(共84张PPT)
Section Ⅱ
LESSON 1 AVATARS
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
2
文本透析·剖语篇
4
课时检测·提能力
3
核心知识·巧突破
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
1
The avatar you choose says a lot about you.The article will help you
understand your choice of avatars better.
[1]When you are online， you can be anyone or anything.You can
create your own image① and a new personality②.These digital identities
③， [2]known as avatars， are a key④ part of how people use the Internet
to communicate and express themselves.
[1]句中When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
[2]此处为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰名词identities。
【读文清障】
①image n.图像；形象
②personality n.个性，性格
③identity n.身份；特征
④key adj.关键的；最重要的 n.钥匙；答案
The first simple 2D⑤ avatars appeared in role-playing⑥ computer
games in the 1980s.Yet， very few people knew [3]that future avatars
would have such a wide variety⑦ of forms and uses.By the late 1990s，
they had been used in web chats.
[3]句中that引导宾语从句。
⑤2D （2-dimensional） adj.二维的
⑥role-playing n.角色扮演，角色模仿
⑦variety n.多样化，变化
a variety of各种各样的
[4]When people started creating their own avatars， they discovered
that they were going to have the power⑧ to create new identities that did
not look or act like their real selves at all.They could dress their avatars in
fancy⑨ clothes， or they could try being someone of the opposite sex⑩，
and call themselves “Andy” instead of “Anna”！ [5]When Internet
users realised that their avatars would be seen by many people， not just
their friends， they started having more than one avatar：a sensible one
for work；a friendly， good-looking one for meeting people； and a
silly one for having fun.Avatars let you express yourself and give you lots
of room for creativity .
[3]句中that引导宾语从句。
[4]句中When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”；第一
个that引导宾语从句；第二个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词
identities。
[5]句中When引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”；that
引导宾语从句。
⑧power n.力量，能力；电力；政权，势力
⑨fancy adj.花哨的；别致的
⑩sex n.性别
instead of代替；而不是……
sensible adj.朴素实用的；明智的，合理的
good-looking adj.好看的；美貌的
creativity n.创造力；独创性
Of course，the avatar you choose says a lot about your personality.If
your blog avatar is a picture of a cute cat， your message is “I like
relaxing and having fun”.Well-known cartoon characters or laughing
monkeys say “I’m a really funny person”.Most people create avatars
[6]that have similar features to their personalities and that look more or
less like them and act like them.However，nearly all avatars are tall，
young and nice-looking，so people obviously make their avatars look
better than they do in real life.They also experiment with things like
different hairstyles — [7]which says a lot， perhaps， about what they
want to look like.
[6]句中两个that均引导定语从句，修饰先行词avatars。
[7]句中which引导定语从句，修饰先行词hairstyles；what引导宾语从句。
blog n.博客；网络日志
vi.写博客
relaxing adj.令人放松的
funny adj.有趣的
feature n.特色，特征；特写或专题节目vt.特写；以……为特色
obviously adv.显而易见地，明显地
experiment vi.& vt.做试验，进行实验n.实验
hairstyle n.发型，发式
Nowadays ，avatars are everywhere.In most web chats， people
choose an avatar from a selection of ready-made images， or create their
own images.You can also use avatars [8]that move around and talk
when you type in your message.The avatars in online worlds can talk，
walk and fly around， meet people， go shopping and attend classes.
[8]句中that引导定语从句，修饰先行词avatars；when引导时间
状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
nowadays adv.现今，现时
selection n.供选择的同类物品；选择
move around 走来走去；绕着……来回转
type vi.& vt.打；打字
n.类型，种类
The use of avatars has also caused a few concerns .Some users
worry [9]that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds that they
are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. The use of
several avatars can also be a risk ，[10] as people can use avatars to
cheat others online.However， other users view avatars in a more
positive light.They look forward to a time [11]when their avatar will act
like a real person and travel around bigger，more exciting virtual worlds.
[9]句中第一个that引导宾语从句；so ...that ...引导结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”。
[10]句中as引导原因状语从句，意为“因为”。
[11]句中when引导定语从句，修饰先行词a time。
concern n.担忧，忧虑
vt.与……有关；使担心
virtual adj.虚拟的；模拟的
risk n.风险；危险；冒险
vt.冒……的危险
cheat vt.欺骗；欺诈
view vt.看，把……视为
【参考译文】
你选择的虚拟形象能透露出你的很多信息。这篇文章将帮助你更
好地理解关于虚拟形象的选择。
当你上网时，你可以是任何人或任何事物。你可以创设自己的形
象，并且拥有新的个性。这些数字身份，被称作“虚拟形象”，这是
人们利用互联网进行交流和表达自己的关键部分。
二维虚拟形象最早出现在20世纪80年代的角色扮演电脑游戏中。
然而，很少有人知道虚拟形象后来会有如此广泛的形式和用途。20世
纪90年代末，虚拟形象已被用于网络聊天。
人们开始创设自己的虚拟形象时，他们发现自己将有能力创设一
种新的身份，这种身份在相貌和行为上可以与真正的自我完全不同。
他们可以给自己的虚拟形象穿上华丽的衣服，或者尝试换个性别，可
以给自己取名为“安迪”，而不是“安娜”。当互联网用户意识到很
多人会看到他们的虚拟形象，而不仅仅是他们的朋友时，他们开始使
用不止一个虚拟形象：一个朴素实用的虚拟形象用于工作；一个友好
的、好看的虚拟形象用于交友；一个傻乎乎的虚拟形象用于取乐。虚
拟形象让你可以表达自己，还给你很多创造空间。
当然，你所选择的虚拟形象会在很大程度上显露你的个性。如果
你的博客头像是一只可爱的猫，你传递的信息是“我喜欢放松和享
受”。知名的卡通角色或微笑的猴子传递的信息是“我是个很有趣的
人”。大多数人创设的虚拟形象与他们的个性有着相似的特征，看起
来或多或少像他们，在行为上也像他们。然而，几乎所有的虚拟形象
都个头高挑、样貌年轻、面容姣好，所以人们显然想让他们的虚拟形
象看起来比现实生活中更好。人们还进行新的尝试，例如换上不同的
发型，这可能从很大程度上透露了他们希望自己看起来是什么样子。
现在，虚拟形象无处不在。在大多数网络聊天中，人们都是从现
成的图片中选择一个作为虚拟形象，或者创建自己的图片。当你输入
信息时，你也可以让虚拟形象活动起来或说话。网络世界中的虚拟形
象可以交谈、走路、飞行，还可以结识他人、购物和上课。
虚拟形象的使用也引起了一些担忧。一些用户担心他们在虚拟世
界中花费了太多时间，以至于开始害怕在现实世界中与人见面。使用
多个虚拟形象也可能会带来风险，因为有人可能会在网上使用虚拟形
象来欺骗他人。但是，其他用户则以更为积极的态度看待虚拟形象。
他们期待着有朝一日，自己的虚拟形象会像真人一样去环游更广阔、
更精彩的虚拟世界。
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
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Step One： Pre-reading
What kind of avatar do you use online：a photo of yourself， a cartoon
image or something else？ Why did you choose it？Discuss in pairs and
place a tick in the proper box.（Answers may vary.）
□a cute animal avatar
□an avatar in fancy clothes
□a cartoon character avatar
□to express myself freely
□to trick others
□to create a real/digital identity
□to avoid online safety risks
□to protect myself
Step Two： While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
Read the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
What’s the main idea of the text？（ ）
A. To introduce some information about avatars.
B. To express yourself using pictures.
C. To introduce the history of avatars.
D. To introduce the definition of avatars.
Ⅱ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the first avatars？（ ）
A. They appeared in role-playing computer games in the 1980s.
B. They began to exist in the 1990s.
C. They were used in web chats.
D. They were ready-made images.
2. What avatar means that you are a funny person？（ ）
A. A cute cat.
B. A cartoon mouse.
C. A laughing monkey.
D. A nice-looking monkey.
3. Why do some users have more than one avatar？（ ）
A. Because they have the power to create more avatars.
B. Because they don’t want others to know their sex.
C. Because they don’t want to make their avatars seen by their friends.
D. Because they want to use different avatars in different situations.
4. What do you know according to the last paragraph？（ ）
A. Avatars can be wrongly used to cheat others online.
B. Avatars will be bigger and more exciting.
C. The use of avatars can cause too many concerns.
D. All the users will be afraid of meeting people in virtual worlds.
Ⅲ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Step Three：Post-reading
Ⅰ.品课文佳句
1. Read the passage carefully and find out the sentences describing the
functions of the avatars.
（1）These digital identities， known as avatars， are a key part of
how people use the Internet to communicate and express themselves.
（2）Avatars let you express yourself and give you lots of room for
creativity.
2. Read the passage carefully and find out the sentences describing the
features of the avatars.
（1）Most people create avatars that have similar features to their
personalities and that look more or less like them and act like them.
（2）However， nearly all avatars are tall， young and nice-looking，
so people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real
life.
Ⅱ.长难句分析
1. When people started creating their own avatars， they discovered that
they were going to have the power to create new identities that did not
look or act like their real selves at all.
句式分析
自主翻译
人们开始创设自己的虚拟形象时，他们发现自己将有
能力创设一种新的身份，这种身份在相貌和行为上可以与真正的自
我完全不同。
2. They also experiment with things like different hairstyles — which says
a lot，perhaps，about what they want to look like.
句式分析
自主翻译
人们还进行新的尝试，例如换上不同的发型，这可能
从很大程度上透露了他们希望自己看起来是什么样子。
Ⅲ.讨论
1. What does the writer mean by “the avatar you choose says a lot about
your personality”？Do you agree with the writer？Give examples to
support your opinion.
①“The avatar you choose says a lot about your personality” may
mean that most people create avatars that have similar features to their
personalities and look more or less like them and act like them.
②Yes，I agree with the writer.
③For example， if a person’s blog avatar is a picture of a cute cat，
his/her message is “I like relaxing and having fun”.
2. What’s your favourite avatar online？ Why do you prefer it？
I often use a cartoon character avatar.The main reason is that it can
avoid online safety risks and express myself freely.
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
3
核心词汇集释
trick vt.欺骗，诱骗，哄骗 n.诡计；恶作剧；窍门
【教材原句】 to trick others欺骗他人
【用法】
（1）play a trick on sb＝play tricks on sb
捉弄某人
trick sb into doing sth 诱使某人做某事
（2）the trick of doing sth 做某事的窍门
【佳句】 Not only did you correct my mistakes， but you also taught
me tricks of studying English. （感谢信）
你不仅纠正了我的错误，而且还教了我学英语的窍门。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Helen was tricked joining the club by a promise which was not
kept.
②Could you tell me the trick making such tasty cakes？
into
of
【写美】 完成句子
③On April Fool’s Day， Mia and her friends
. （动作描写）
在愚人节那天，米娅和她的朋友们互相捉弄对方。
played tricks on each
other
variety n.多样化，变化
【教材原句】 Yet， very few people knew that future avatars would
have such a wide variety of forms and uses.然而，很少有人知道虚拟形
象后来会有如此广泛的形式和用途。
【用法】
（1）a variety of＝varieties of各种各样的
（2）various adj. 不同的，各种各样的
（3）vary vi.& vt. 变化，使不同
vary from ... to ... 从……到……不等
【佳句】 The park is home to a variety of birds， from tiny sparrows to
great eagles. （事物介绍）
这个公园是各种鸟类的家园，从小麻雀到雄鹰都有。
【点津】 a variety of和varieties of既可以修饰可数名词，也可以修饰
不可数名词；该短语修饰可数名词作主语时，谓语动词用复数，修饰
不可数名词作主语时，谓语动词用单数。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Ocean colour varies from green blue，depending on the type and
concentration of phytoplankton （浮游植物）.
②No matter what you like to do，there is a way to get involved
in （variety） activities on Earth Day.
③There （be） varieties of activities in this splendid festival.
to
various
are
【写美】 词汇升级
④Our school has built a new stadium.It has all kinds of well-equipped
facilities.
a variety of/varieties of
selection n. 供选择的同类物品；选择
【教材原句】 In most web chats， people choose an avatar from a
selection of ready-made images， or create their own images.在大多数网
络聊天中，人们都是从现成的图片中选择一个作为虚拟形象，或者创
建自己的图片。
【用法】
（1）select vi. 挑选
select ...from ... 从……中挑选出……
select ...as ... 选定……为……
select ...for ... 为……挑选……
select sb to do sth 挑选某人做某事
（2）selective adj. 选择性的
【佳句】 I’m writing to sign up for the selection of little envoys of
cultural exchange to promote the communication with foreign schools.
我写信是为了报名参加文化交流小使者的选拔，以促进与外国学校的
交流。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It is well known that he was selected （compete） in
the games and won the gold medal.
②These drawings represent a （select） from a larger
exhibition.
to compete
selection
【写美】 完成句子
③We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to
. （动作描写）
我们可以早点出发，这样我们就有更多时间来读书和选书。
read and select
books
concern n.担忧，忧虑；重要的事情vt.与……有关；使担心；涉
及；担忧；使感兴趣
【教材原句】 The use of avatars has also caused a few concerns.虚拟
形象的使用也引起了一些担忧。
【用法】
（1）show/express concern about/for
对……表示关心/担心
（2）concerned adj. 关心的；担忧的；相关的
be concerned about/for 担心……；关心……
be concerned with 涉及；关心……
as far as ...be concerned 就……而言
（3）concerning prep. 关于；有关
【佳句】 It was then that I realised Dad was not a little concerned
about our cat. （心理描写）
就在那时，我意识到爸爸对我们的猫很关心。
【点津】 concerned作形容词用作前置定语时，意为“关心的；担忧
的”；用作后置定语时，意为“有关的；相关的”。
【练透】 语境辨义/单句语法填空
①Most of the ratings are based on others’ judgment on the product
concerned.
②There was a concerned look on her face on hearing the news.
③He asked several questions concerning the future of the company.
④The theme of the show is concerned environmental
protection.
adj.相关的
adj.关
心的；担忧的
prep.有关；关于
with
【写美】 词汇升级
⑤In my opinion，it was very meaningful because I worked and helped
the farmers.
As far as I’m concerned
view vt.看，把……视为；考虑 n.风景；视野；观点；见解
【教材原句】 However， other users view avatars in a more positive
light.
但是，其他用户则以更为积极的态度看待虚拟形象。
【用法】
（1）view ...as ... 把……看作……
（2）in one’s view 在某人看来
come into view 进入视野；被看见
in view of 鉴于；考虑到
have a good view of 好好欣赏/观看
【佳句】 You can enjoy the lovely view of the lake behind the main
teaching building.（活动介绍）
您可以欣赏主教学楼后面美丽的湖景。
【练透】 语境辨义/单句语法填空
①If we go on a trip abroad， we can broaden our view and gain
knowledge we cannot get from books.
②Persistence is often viewed the key to success.
视野
as
【写美】 完成句子
③You can the beautiful sunrise from the top of
the hill. （环境描写）
从山顶上你可以清楚地看到美丽的日出。
have a good view of
重点句型解构
句型公式：what 引导名词性从句
【教材原句】 They also experiment with things like different
hairstyles — which says a lot， perhaps， about what they want to look
like.
人们还进行新的尝试，例如换上不同的发型，这可能从很大程度上透
露了他们希望自己看起来是什么样子。
【用法】
what引导名词性从句时，在从句中充当主语、表语和宾语，可以表示
多种意思：……的东西或事情；……的人或样子；……的数量或数
目；……的时间；……的地方等。
【品悟】 Perseverance is a kind of quality and that’s what it takes to
do anything well.（观点介绍）
坚定不移是一种品质——能使人做好任何事情。
【写美】 完成句子
①A modern city has been set up in ten years
ago.
在十年前的一片荒地上建立了一座现代化的城市。
② her unique teaching method.
让我印象最深刻的是她独特的教学方式。
what was a wasteland
What impressed me most was
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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维度一：品句填词
1. She follows an educational （博客） that provides tips and
strategies for effective studying.
2. Changing his （发型） gave him a fresh new look and
boosted his confidence.
3. Repeated failure in the （实验） hasn’t got the
expert down.
blog
hairstyle
experiments
4. Personally， I’m more interested in （虚拟的）
universities.
5. Do you have any previous experience of this t of work？
6. Silence may be v by some cultural groups as extremely
uncomfortable.
7. Please supply the following details： name， age and s .
virtual
ype
iewed
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维度二：词形转换
1. She was （concern） that she might miss the turning
and get lost.
2. The children have to sit a tough （select） test.
3. Her natural （create） and artistic talent make her home
a wonderful place.
4. （obvious）， we don’t want to spend too much
money.
concerned
selection
creativity
Obviously
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面的句子。
1. （各种各样的头像） are a major part of how
people use the Internet to communicate and express themselves.
2. Emily looked up at her mother and told her
（她自己所经历的）.
3. （考虑到糟糕的天气）， our journey
to Lijiang had to be put off.
4. Our friends will （捉弄） us and try to fool us.
A variety of avatars
what she had
experienced
In view of the bad weather
play tricks on
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Maya Ackerman just wanted to write a song.She tried for years —
song after song.In the end， she didn’t like any of the tunes she
wrote.“I didn’t have the gift，” she says.“All the melodies that
came into my mind were so boring that I couldn’t imagine wasting time
performing them.”
Maybe， she thought， a computer could puter programs
are already useful for recording songs that people come up with.Ackerman
now wondered if a computer could be more — a songwriting partner.
It was a flash of inspiration.“I knew in an instant that it would be
possible for a machine to give me ideas，” she says.That inspiration led
to the creation of ALYSIA. This computer program can generate brand-
new melodies， based on a user’s lyrics.
As a computer scientist at Santa Clara University in California，
Ackerman has a lot of experience using algorithms （算法）.These are
step-by-step mathematical recipes to solve problems and make
predictions.Algorithms are useful in programming computers.They can
also be useful for everyday tasks.Online movie and music servers use
algorithms to recommend films and songs.Self-driving cars need
algorithms to safely navigate roads.Some grocery stores track the
freshness of produce using algorithms that are connected to cameras or
sensors.
Ackerman isn’t the only one using AI for songwriting.Some
programs build entire orchestral scores around small bits of melody.Others
generate music for many instruments.AI is also finding its way into other
arts.
And those efforts are paying off.In October 2018， an art auction in
New York City became the first to sell an AI-generated work.A group of
computer scientists and artists in France used AI algorithms to create the
work.A portrait of an imaginary man made a splash： The painting sold
for $432，500.
Ahmed Elgammal runs a computer-science lab that focuses on using
AI to influence art.“AI is a creative tool that will be accepted as an art
form，” he says.Eventually， he adds，“It will affect the way art is
made， and what art will be.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，计
算机已经被用来创造艺术作品。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，计
算机已经被用来创造艺术作品。
1. What can we learn about Maya Ackerman’s personal effort to write a
song？（ ）
A. It was fruitful.
B. It was surprising.
C. It proved to be a failure.
D. It turned out rewarding.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，Maya Ackerman自己尝
试创作了一些曲子，结果都很不成功。
2. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to？
（ ）
A. Recording a song online.
B. Writing a song by herself.
C. Designing a computer program.
D. Using a computer to write a song.
解析： 代词指代题。根据第三段可知，这里的It一词指代上文
提到的Maya Ackerman想借助电脑来创作曲子。
3. What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A. The wide use of algorithms.
B. The problems with algorithms.
C. How Ackerman uses algorithms.
D. How algorithms solve problems.
解析： 段落大意题。根据第四段可知，本段主要介绍了算法在
计算机领域的广泛使用，包括日常任务、电影音乐、无人驾驶以及
零售商店等。
4. Why does the author mention a portrait in Paragraph 6？（ ）
A. To prove AI will be used in art.
B. To prove AI has a bright future.
C. To show people’s trying is successful.
D. To show people like AI-created work.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第五、六段可知，人工智能技术已经
被越来越多地应用于艺术创作领域，作者在本段提到肖像画被高价
拍卖一事，正是为了说明人们在这一领域的尝试是很成功的。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Lottie Mills， a student at the University of Cambridge， won BBC
Young Writers’ Award and she was congratulated for her entry “The
Changeling” at the virtual award ceremony.It was a（n） 5 story.
Upset about how difference， 6 when it comes to disability， is described in novels， Lottie was inspired by “otherhood”and aimed to 7 a positive state of mind.
“The Changeling” 8 myth （神话） into magical and
wonderful 9 of a girl’s powerful coming of age.Lottie said，“As a
disabled person， my stories quite often 10 ideas of otherhood，
based on 11 who are deserted by their society in some way or another.”
“I had been 12 fairy-related-myths for university essay （论
文） and when I came across the idea of changeling， it really stuck in
my 13 .I really wanted to write a story which would show the 14
of disabled people， rather than describe them as disadvantaged and in
need of ‘fixing’ as so many stories do.”
Now Lottie is writing her first novel， a children’s book. 15
she knows how life-changing the right story can be， she 16 to
become an author.
Lottie beat off fierce 17 from four finalists.Kate Thisteton，
BBC RI presenter and chair of the Young Writers’ Award judges， said，
“We were blown away by ‘The Changeling’.It’s simply 18 .I
love the way it uses fairy mythology to tell a story about difference，
disability and acceptance.I’m so happy Lottie won and is considering a
job as an author after being 19 by the Young Writers’ Award.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。剑桥大学的学生Lottie Mills获得了
BBC青年作家奖，在网络颁奖典礼上，她凭借《低能者》获得了人
们的祝贺。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。剑桥大学的学生Lottie Mills获得了
BBC青年作家奖，在网络颁奖典礼上，她凭借《低能者》获得了人
们的祝贺。
5. A. frightening B. satisfying
C. inspiring D. amusing
解析： 根据下文中a positive state of mind可知，这部小说旨在倡
导一种积极的心态。由此可推知，这部小说讲述了一个鼓舞人心的
故事。
6. A. particularly B. basically
C. generally D. finally
解析： 根据上下文语境可知，小说中描述了差异，尤其是残疾
方面的差异。
7. A. educate B. exercise
C. observe D. advocate
解析： 根据上下文语境可知，这部小说旨在倡导一种积极
的心态。
8. A. divided B. transformed
C. threw D. absorbed
解析： 根据语境可知，这部小说将神话变成了故事。transform
into意为“转变成”。
9. A. tale B. idea C. topic D. dream
解析： 参见上题解析。
10. A. turn on B. call on
C. focus on D. put on
解析： 根据第一段中的Lottie was inspired by “otherhood”可
知，洛蒂受到了另类教育的启发，所以她的故事往往集中在另类
教育的想法。
11. A. artists B. strangers
C. performers D. characters
解析： 根据语境可知，洛蒂的故事主要基于那些被社会以这
样或那样的方式抛弃的人物。
12. A. creating B. researching
C. establishing D. spreading
解析： 根据语境可知，此处指为大学论文作研究。
13. A. body B. voice C. mind D. sight
解析： 根据上文when I came across the idea of changeling可
知，此处指想法在脑海里挥之不去。
14. A. concerns B. features
C. thoughts D. strengths
解析： 根据下文rather than describe them as disadvantaged可
知，洛蒂的文章想展示残疾人的优点，而不是把他们描述为弱势
群体。
15. A. If B. When
C. Unless D. Although
解析： 引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时候”应用when。
16. A. desires B. pretends
C. manages D. affords
解析： 根据语境可知，洛蒂渴望成为一名作家。
17. A. attack B. conflict
C. competition D. fighting
解析： 根据下文Kate Thisteton， BBC RI presenter and chair of
the Young Writers’ Award judges可知，洛蒂赢得了BBC青年作家
奖，即她赢得了这场比赛。
18. A. complete B. mysterious
C. familiar D. beautiful
解析： 根据下文I love the way it uses fairy mythology to tell a
story about difference， disability and acceptance.可知，Kate对这本
小说的评价是积极正面的，选项中beautiful最符合其情感色彩。
19. A. displayed B. motivated
C. discovered D. provided
解析： 根据上文Lottie won and is considering a job as an author
after being可知，洛蒂获奖，所以是受到了青年作家奖的激励，她
正在考虑找一份作家的工作。
谢谢观看！
