Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 APPS
维度一：品句填词
1.They’re doing you this big （恩惠） by allowing you to stay.
2.No payments were made last week because of a computer （错误）.
3.The foreign students are taking full advantage of various （材料） to make their lanterns for the Lantern Festival.
4.To many people， technology means computers， hand-held （装置），or vehicles that travel to distant planets.
5.He reached for the remote control and pressed the “play” （按钮）.
6.The discussion on （性别） roles in modern society has changed significantly over the past decades.
7.Many students （订阅） to online platforms for access （接触） to a wide range of learning materials.
8.Learning to code allows you to create （软件） that can solve real-world problems.
9.I need to check my bank a to ensure I have enough funds for my expenses.
10.The country exports g such as coffee and sugar to markets around the world.
维度二：词形转换
1.In order to release the （press） from our studies， I went to Xinxing Farm to pick some oranges together with my classmates last weekend.
2.Immigrants have had a （power） influence on the local culture.
3.Mom needs to （sure） that the food offered is good food for the child to eat.
4.You can look through the （late） news happening around the world on your mobile phone.
5.Life is not fair，but despite that difficult （real），you must keep striving through the pain and tears.
6.The book lists a good number of budget （accommodate） and also provides important details.
7.The beautiful poetry was ruined by her poor （deliver）.
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.The school library usually （订阅多种杂志）.
2.She retired early （因为体弱多病）.
3.Could you （帮我一个忙） and pick up Sam from school today？
4. （经验证明） this is the right approach to the command of grammar.
阅读理解
A
Technology often takes the blame for keeping us from being productive.We often grow frustrated with notifications and emails for distracting （扰乱） our attention.If you want to increase your work efficiency， it may be time to stop blaming technology and start using it.
Get the help of apps （applications） to keep you on track.We’ve scoured the Internet to bring you the best apps to help you stay focused.
1.Rescue Time
Rescue Time helps you to find out how much time you’re really on-task.Label activities as productive and non-productive so that you can block your biggest distractions.Get a categorized breakdown of how you spend your time.
Price： Free （Web）
2.Pomodoro Time Tracker
The Pomodoro Technique keeps your mind sharp and prevents you from becoming tired.It involved working and taking breaks at set intervals.The Pomodoro Time Tracker takes the guess-work out of this technique.
Simply start the 25-minute timer， and follow the reminders.
Price： Free （Web）
3.Freedom
Freedom allows you to block the Internet， social media， and apps that eat up your time.
Categorize how you spend your time， decide how long you need to work without interruption， and block items that take you off track.Freedom is superior to many other blockers because you can block applications — not just websites.
Price： One month free trial， $6.99 monthly （Mac， Windows， and iOS）
4.Forest
Forest turns productivity into a game.“Plant” a virtual tree at the beginning of your work time.If you maintain focus for the duration of the timer， you’ll grow a tree to add to your forest.
Forest makes you think twice about travelling down Internet rabbit holes when you’re supposed to be working.
Price： $1.99 （iOS and Android）， Free （Chrome extension）
1.What’s the common purpose of the four apps？（ ）
A.To help us work more hours.
B.To help us improve our work skills.
C.To help us deal with work pressure.
D.To help us work with concentration.
2.In what way is Freedom different from other blockers？（ ）
A.It blocks only apps.
B.It blocks apps as well.
C.It brings you to the track.
D.It improves our productivity.
3.Which of the following uses the policy of reward？（ ）
A.Forest.
B.Freedom.
C.Rescue Time.
D.Pomodoro Time Tracker.
B
（2024·唐山高一检测）As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information， are people remembering less？ If you know your computer will save information， why store it in your own personal memory， your brain？ Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study， Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments.She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory.In the first experiment， they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer.The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information.The second group understood that the computer would not save it.Later， the second group remembered the information better.People in the first group knew they could find the information again， so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment， the researchers gave people facts to remember， and told them where to find the information on the Internet.The information was in a specific computer folder （文件夹）.Surprisingly， people later remember the folder location better than the facts.When people use the Internet， they do not remember the information.Rather， they remember how to find it.This is called “transactive memory”.
According to Sparrow， we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet.Instead， computer users are developing stronger transactive memories； that is， people are learning how to organise large amounts of information so that they are able to find it at a later date.This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent， but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
4.Why does the passage begin with two questions？（ ）
A.To show the author’s attitude.
B.To introduce the main topic.
C.To describe how to use the Internet.
D.To explain how to store information.
5.What can we learn about the first experiment？（ ）
A.Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.
B.The two groups remembered the information equally well.
C.The second group did not understand the information.
D.The first group did not try to remember the information.
6.What do people tend to do in transactive memory？（ ）
A.Remember how to find the information.
B.Keep the information in mind.
C.Change the quantity of information.
D.Organise information like a computer.
7.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow’s research？（ ）
A.We are becoming more intelligent.
B.We have poorer memories than before.
C.We are using memory differently.
D.We need a better way to get information.
C
Abacus （算盘） has been representative of Chinese wisdom for more than 1，800 years and is one of the symbols of ancient oriental civilization.It was a great invention in ancient China and had a profound impact in the earliest times， just like the computer in today’s society.
“The research of brain science and the teaching practice of China’s abacus all prove that China’s abacus has the function of developing intelligence potential.Abacus is not a simple calculation tool， it can also enhance children’s memory and attention，” Lu Ping， the president of Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association of Shanghai， told China Daily.
Records show that Asia’s leading position in basic mathematical skills was largely due to the popularity of abacus.
People find that using an abacus can improve thinking and practical abilities in addition to providing convenient calculation.It requires the cooperation of the mind， eyes， and hand， and it is an excellent way to develop the reaction ability.So we should not pursue a single ability about the abacus to improve but focus on the training of learning habits， image thinking and the coordinated development of the left and right brain.
Indeed， the world has entered the electronic computer age.“In the electronic age， the abacus’s computational function is weakened， but the computer cannot replace its education and intellectual function，” said Zhao Qiumei， the professor of School of Accounting， Hebei University of Economics and Business.
From the 15th century， China’s abacus began to spread to Japan， Korea， Vietnam， Thailand and other places， which had the important influence on the development of mathematics in these countries.According to People’s network， since 2010， many American schools have offered abacus courses.Particularly in Japan， China’s abacus is highly valued.
In 2007， the British newspaper， The Independent， listed 101 inventions that changed the world， and China’s abacus which has enjoyed a history of more than 1，800 years ranked the first.In December 2013， the abacus was listed as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational， Scientific and Cultural Organization （UNESCO）.And UNESCO calls it “another system of knowledge”.
8.What did Lu Ping stress about the abacus？（ ）
A.Its improving our intelligence.
B.Its improving children’s grades.
C.Its developing our maths skills.
D.Its making calculation convenient.
9.What should we focus on when using an abacus according to Paragraph 4？（ ）
A.Developing a certain ability.
B.Forming good learning habits.
C.Mastering mathematical skills.
D.Improving comprehensive abilities.
10.What did Zhao Qiumei think of an abacus？（ ）
A.It has been out of date now.
B.It should be used to calculate.
C.It will be replaced by the computer.
D.It has its advantages over the computer.
11.What are the last two paragraphs mainly about？（ ）
A.The long history of the abacus.
B.The great influence of the abacus.
C.The positive effects of the abacus.
D.The great contributions of the abacus.
D
With the development of science and technology， we settled into a new routine of opening up laptops and tablets to see classmates’ faces and hear teachers’ lessons.I transitioned quickly to seeing my clinic patients via telehealth and managing my research lab over Zoom.Humans have never been so dependent on technology as we have been this past year.
“Screen time” was not a helpful concept this year.I heard parents reflecting on the media use： Did my kids feel more connected to someone else’s experience， or did they feel more divided from others？ Did I put down my device feeling more anxious and angry or feeling like life made more sense？ Did I feel like my family’s behaviour was being secretly tracked， or did I feel aware and in control？
When life is stressful， screens can be soothing （抚慰的）.When life is busy， screens can help us feel more in control and keep kids quiet.These are not new insights， but we’ve all experienced more of it this year as parents struggle with impossible role overload during a hard time.
Allowing technology to soothe us can distract from the family interactions that actually help build good relationships and make meaning out of stressful times.Now is our opportunity to figure out a balance between soothing away boredom and learning strategies to manage it in other ways.
As the pandemic wears on， this might be deciding where technology “lives” in your house， and where it “sleeps” overnight， so it doesn’t invade all of your downtime.It might mean seeing a doctor to work on strategies for you and your child to handle negative emotions and conflict.
With evidence that technology platforms are trying to identify our emotions for marketing purposes， it’s more important than ever to understand our emotional relationships with our devices.
As parents， it can be difficult to build these insights into technology when it is intentionally designed to not make us think and reflect.But as we emerge from this pandemic， I would love for parents to demand more helpful， honest design in the tech products we use.
12.Why does the author list some questions in Paragraph 2？（ ）
A.To doubt the effects of media use.
B.To show the benefits of screen time.
C.To question the value of technology.
D.To know the function of tech products.
13.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to？（ ）
A.Our opportunity.
B.Technology.
C.A balance.
D.Boredom.
14.What should we do according to the author？（ ）
A.Achieve a balance.
B.Turn off our screens.
C.Design better products.
D.Keep away from media.
15.Which of the following words best describes the author’s attitude towards technology？（ ）
A.Pessimistic. B.Favourable.
C.Unsatisfied. D.Ambiguous.
Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 APPS
基础知识自测
维度一
1.favour 2.error 3.materials 4.devices 5.button
6.gender 7.subscribe 8.software 9.account 10.goods
维度二
1.pressure 2.powerful 3.ensure 4.latest 5.reality
6.accommodations 7.delivery
维度三
1.subscribes to many kinds of magazines
2.on account of ill health
3.do me a favour
4.It is confirmed by experience that
素养能力提升
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。现代人越来越多地受到来自各方的严重干扰，很难专注工作。文章介绍了四款有助于我们专注工作的手机应用软件。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，这四款应用软件主要帮助我们排除干扰，专注工作。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第三则广告可知，本款应用软件不同于其他同类应用软件之处是它不但可以屏蔽网站，而且可以屏蔽应用软件。
3.A 推理判断题。根据第四则广告可知，通过使用本款应用软件，如果我们专注工作达到一定时间，就可以获得一棵虚拟的树，加入自己网络上的“森林”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。专家们通过研究表明互联网正在改变我们记忆的内容和方式。
4.B 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句并结合下文介绍的两项实验可知，专家们想知道互联网是否改变了我们所记忆的内容和方式。由此判断，文章以两个问题的形式开头就是要引出文章的主题。
5.D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，在第一项实验中我们了解到第一组并没有努力去记住这些信息。
6.A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句可知，在“交互记忆”中人们记得如何查找信息。
7.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，Sparrow 的研究表明互联网的影响是它使我们记忆的方式不同了。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。算盘是中国古代的一项重要发明。1，800多年来它一直是中国智慧的代表，是东方古代文明的象征之一。
8.A 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，陆萍认为，脑科学的研究和中国算盘的教学实践都证明了中国算盘具有开发智力潜能的功能。
9.D 细节理解题。根据第四段可知，算盘需要大脑、眼睛和手的配合，是培养反应能力的极好方法。因此，我们不应追求某种单一能力的提高，而应注重学习习惯、形象思维和左右脑协调发展的培养。也就是说，在使用算盘时，我们应该注重综合能力的提高。
10.D 推理判断题。根据第五段可知，赵秋梅认为，在电子时代，虽然算盘的计算功能被削弱，但电脑无法取代它的教育和智力开发功能。也就是说，比起电脑来，算盘有其独特的优点。
11.B 段落大意题。根据最后两段可知，这两段主要介绍算盘在全世界传播范围之广以及受到的评价之高，这些都说明算盘的巨大影响力。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。现代人对电子产品的依赖越来越深，日益延长的屏幕时间对我们究竟会产生什么影响？我们又该如何应对呢？
12.A 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，这些问题主要反映了人们对社交媒体使用所产生效果的反思和疑问。
13.D 代词指代题。根据第四段可知，这里的learning strategies to manage it in other ways指“学习一些策略来用其他方法管理生活中的无聊”。
14.A 细节理解题。根据第四、五段可知，作者建议我们在生活中寻求一种平衡，除了科技产品还要利用其他方法，不要让科技产品占用我们所有的空闲时间。
15.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为科技产品剥夺了人们的思考，他希望科技产品应该改善其设计，更关注人的成长和发展。
6 / 6Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 APPS
听说课前清障 ——排除疑难，胸有成竹
1.使我们的生活更加容易
2.例如
3.弄明白
4.帮我一个忙
5.把它们简称为apps
6.变得越来越强大
7.致力于使用最新的科技
8.help me out
9.put in my information
10.be ready to start shopping
11.place an order using your app
12.receive the package
13.enquire about the order with the delivery man
话题听力提能 ——捕捉信息，精准判断
Ⅰ.听教材听力4.3，回答第1至3题。
1.What does Li Xing do？（ ）
A.A blogger.
B.A friend online.
C.An app developer.
2.What does Li Xing think is challenging？（ ）
A.Finding suitable apps.
B.Choosing online teachers.
C.Solving real-world problems.
3.How does the interviewer feel about Li Xing’s present job？（ ）
A.Doubtful. B.Interested. C.Disappointed.
Ⅱ.再听教材听力4.3，根据所听内容填空。
1.Welcome to Teen Tech Talk.Nowadays， we use many applications on our .We call them apps for short.
2.They make our life ， don’t they？ As many of our listeners are students， could you tell us something about apps？
3.We’re working on using in our apps， like VR，AR and MR.
Ⅲ.听教材听力4.4，回答第1至3题。
1.What is the problem in Conversation 1？（ ）
A.How to set up an account.
B.How to start shopping.
C.How to download an app.
2.What is the relationship between the two speakers in Conversation 2？（ ）
A.Friends.
B.Host and guest.
C.Customer and office worker.
3.When was the order delivered？（ ）
A.Last week.
B.Two days ago.
C.Last month.
Ⅳ.再听教材听力4.4，根据所听内容填空。
Conversation 1：
1.Remember that app you told me about？
2.No worries.I can help you with that.First， press the “ ” button.
3.Yes， put in your ， ， and email address.
4.Not quite.The last step is to press the “ ” button.
Conversation 2：
5.Right.Let me this for you.Could you give me your ， please？
6.Yes， that’s correct.Would you like me to confirm my ？
7.No， that’s not necessary， thank you.If you could just confirm ， please？
8.Of course.Oh， that’s strange！ There must have been an .I’m very sorry about this.Let me enquire about the order with the .Once I have spoken to him， would it be all right for me to call you back ？
话题表达实战 ——聚焦主题，定向突破
女士刚刚得到一台新电脑，两个人围绕这台电脑展开对话。
阅读下面对话，根据语境选择最佳选项。
M：Is that a new computer？
W：Yeah.My grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift.Isn’t it nice？
M：Yes， it is.I can’t believe it’s so thin！ 1
W：It’s an Apple MacBook Air.It’s very lightweight and has a bunch of built-in apps. 2
M：Do they have any other colors besides that one？
W：I don’t know. 3 I’ve ordered a pink cover for it， but it won’t arrive for a couple of weeks.
M：Does the computer have a disk drive？
W：No， it doesn’t， but I don’t need one. 4
M：Well， you’re very lucky.It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs.
W：Today， I spent the day at the cafe working on my resume.This computer has great battery life.
M：Well， that’s good. 5
W：I know.But I like to work in busy cafes.The noise reminds me that everyone else is working hard， so I work hard， too.
A.I like this color.
B.What kind of computer is it？
C.I couldn’t be happier with it.
D.All of my documents are online.
E.But the cafe near here is always so crowded.
对话中两人打算作一场有关云研究的报告，他们正在讨论如何利用计算机进行成功展示。
阅读并根据提示完成下面对话。
W：OK， we’ve got all our cloud research，1. （所以让我们决定如何组织它）.
M：We should probably start by saying how clouds are formed， and then move on to the different types of clouds.We can separate them into low-level， medium-level and high-level clouds.
W：Great， and we should also make a PowerPoint to make the presentation more interesting.
M：Right.2. （我们也应该有小卡片）.I’m useless at remembering what to say without them.
W：Me， too.Well， I’m quite happy to organise everything we’ve found out about clouds and make sure it fits into our presentation times.
M：3. （事实上，我最好这么做）.How about if you make the presentation slides （幻灯片）？
W：OK.
M：Then I’ll also look on the Internet for pictures of different types of clouds.
W：That’ll be great.I’ll prepare the cards so we don’t forget what we’re saying.
M：Sounds great.4. （你想谈哪部分）？
W：I hate speaking in front of people， so I’d prefer not to do the introduction.
M：I’ll do that.5. （如果你不想多说的话）， then why don’t you just do the middle bit about the medium-level clouds？
W：That’s OK.
听力技巧点拨 ——授之以渔，证之以例
如何听清关键词
在听力测试题中，抓住关键词对于答题至关重要。抓住关键词的通常做法是在听前认真读问题，在听的过程中要注意与问题相关的词，听重读的词。在此基础上，还要注意以下几点：
1.表示转折和对比的词
表示转折和对比的词是最重要的一类，只要此类词一出现，大部分时候答案就紧随其后了。这类词常见的有however， but， unfortunately， yet， while， whereas， on the other hand， on the contrary， in fact， actually等。
【典例】 What are the speakers talking about？（ ）
A.How to fry fish.
B.How to make coffee.
C.How to remove a bad smell.
【听力原文】
M：We deep-fried fish three days ago in the kitchen.But the unpleasant smell stays.
W：There’s a method you can try.Every time you make coffee， dry the left-over coffee grounds and keep them in small bowls， then place the bowls in the kitchen.
【分析】 根据对话中的关键词But后的the unpleasant smell stays可知，他们在谈论厨房里不好的味道。故选C。
2.表示强调和突出的词
有时候学生做题时会发现，明明关键词已经出来了，但是答案还是选错了。那么这类题中有另外一些表示特别强调和突出的信号词，如particularly， in particular， especially， more importantly， even， that is to say， to put it another word， surprisingly， much to my surprise等。
【典例】 What is Nancy’s plan for Christmas？（ ）
A.To have dinner at home.
B.To do volunteer work.
C.To visit some friends.
【听力原文】
M：Nancy， are you having a big Christmas dinner at your house this year？
W：Actually， I plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter with some friends.We just want to do something for the people there.
【分析】 根据对话中的关键词Actually后的plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter可知，Nancy计划在圣诞节作志愿者服务。故选B。
3.语调的上升或下降，预示着答案的出现
这类词虽然没有固定的词汇，但是通过听说话人的语气，即使没有完全听懂，学生也可以做题。
【典例】 What did the speaker particularly like？（ ）
A.The introduction.
B.The first chapter.
C.The middle section.
【听力原文】
It opens well and the first chapter is fine but the middle section really stood out for me ...most interesting.
【分析】 听力录音中在the middle section处有一个突然的升调，所以学生大致猜到答案为C。
accommodation n.住处
【教材原句】 to book accommodation 预订住处
【用法】
（1）make accommodations for为……提供食宿
（2）accommodate vt. 容纳；使适应；为……提供住宿
vi. 适应
accommodate to 适应
accommodate oneself to 使自己适应……
accommodate sb with sth
帮某人忙；给某人提供方便
【佳句】 I would recommend checking online reviews before booking any accommodation to ensure a pleasant stay. （建议信）
我建议在预订任何住宿前先查看在线评论，以确保有一个愉快的住宿体验。
【点津】 accommodation意为“住宿，膳宿”时，通常用复数。
【练透】 单句语法填空
① （accommodate） was difficult to find during the Olympic Games.
②Make a telephone call.Tell them to meet you at the railway station and to make accommodations you.
③Wherever he goes， he readily accommodates the changed conditions.
④During my one-week stay there， he accommodated me the use of his car.
⑤The airport is designed to （accommodation） 80 million passengers a year.
【写美】 词汇升级
⑥We should adapt ourselves to the changing situation.
subscribe vi.订阅，订购
【教材原句】 to subscribe to newspapers and magazines 订阅报纸和杂志
【用法】
subscribe to同意；赞成；捐助；订阅（杂志或报纸）
【佳句】 I decided to subscribe to an online language learning platform to improve my Chinese skills. （语言学习）
我决定订阅一个在线语言学习平台来提高我的汉语能力。
【练透】 语境辨义
①I have subscribed to several magazines recently.
②This is the school your father subscribed to generously in the past.
【写美】 词汇升级
③He agreed on our plan to arrange an activity to strengthen the relationship.
powerful adj.效能高的；强有力的；强壮的
【教材原句】 to become powerful 变得强壮
【用法】
power n. 力量，能力；电力；政权，势力
v. 给（车辆或机器）提供动力
come into power 上台；掌权
in power 执政
beyond one’s power 超出某人的能力
【佳句】 A simple act of kindness can be a powerful force in someone’s life， changing their day for the better. （主旨升华句）
一个简单的善举可以在某人的生活中成为一股强大的力量，让他们的一天变得更好。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①A （power） snow storm is moving eastward.
②It’s my power to make a final decision on the matter.
【写美】 完成句子
③ that it inspired many people to believe they can make a difference in the world.
演讲非常有力，激励了许多人相信他们有能力改变世界。
account n.账户；账单；描述，解释vi.说明，解释
【教材原句】 ... but I can’t figure out how to set up an account.
……但我不知道如何开一个账户。
【用法】
（1）on account of＝because of 由于；因为
on no account＝in no way 决不
（2）account for
解释；说明（……的原因）；占……（比例）
take ... into account 考虑……
【佳句】 Appreciating English songs is the most popular， accounting for 65% while browsing English learning websites is the least popular， only 12%.欣赏英文歌曲最受欢迎，占65%，而浏览英语学习网站最少，仅占12%。
【练透】 语境辨义/单句语法填空
①If you want to log in， an email account is a must.
②She gave the police a full account of the incident.
③The flight was postponed account of bad weather.
【写美】 词汇升级
④I sincerely hope that you will consider my suggestions at your convenience.
press vt.按；压（使启动）；催促，逼迫
【教材原句】 The last step is to press the “Finish”button. 最后一步是按下“完成”按钮。
【用法】
（1）press sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
（2）pressure n. 压力
under pressure 在压力下
【佳句】 He accidentally pressed the wrong key on the keyboard， causing the computer to shut down. （动作描写）
他不小心按错了键盘上的按键，导致电脑关机。
【联想】 press sb to do sth的同义表达：
urge sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
【练透】 单句语法填空
①They are pressing us （make） a quick decision.
②I’m writing to you， asking for help on how to relieve the （press）.
【写美】 完成句子
③Although ， encouragement from my parents comforts me greatly.（动作、心理描写）
尽管压力很大，但父母的鼓励给了我极大的安慰。
favour n.恩惠；善意的行为；赞同；支持；偏爱vt.有助于；有利于；较喜欢
【教材原句】 Can you do me a favour and find out what’s going on？
你能帮我个忙，看看发生了什么事吗？
【用法】
do sb a favour＝do a favour for sb 帮某人一个忙
in favour of 同意；支持；赞成
in one’s favour 有利于某人；对……有利
【佳句】 I would appreciate it if you could do me a favour and spare some time to polish my application letter and resume. （求助信）
如果您能帮我一个忙，抽出一些时间来润色我的求职信和简历，我将不胜感激。
【练透】 补全句子
①The man asked me to （帮他一个忙） the other day.
②Although I can’t persuade you，I still don’t think doing such things is （对我们有好处）.
【写美】 词汇升级
③No matter what happens， I will support you forever.
confirm vt.确认；证实
【教材原句】 Would you like me to confirm my account details？
您需要我确认一下我的账户信息吗？
【用法】
confirm sb in sth 使某人确信某事
It has been confirmed that ... 已证实……
【佳句】 I’m confirmed you will love the exhibition.Hope you won’t miss the chance. （邀请信）
我确信你会喜欢这个展览。希望你不会错过这个机会。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The latest evidence confirmed me his honesty.
②It has been （confirm） that the conference will take place next week.
【写美】 完成句子
③Please tomorrow so I can prepare accordingly.（邀请信）
请确认明天的时间，以便我做相应的准备。
deliver vi.& vt.递送；传送
【教材原句】 ...your order was delivered last week. ……您的订单上周就发送了。
【用法】
（1）deliver sth to ...把某物投递/传送/运送到……
deliver a baby 接生孩子
deliver a speech 发表演讲
（2）delivery n. 交付；分娩；递送
【佳句】 In order to deliver a clear presentation， I slowly explained the traditional procedure of making tea in detail.（活动介绍）
为了进行清晰的演示，我慢慢地详细解释了泡茶的传统程序。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Every day the milkman delivers milk our house.
②You should compensate us for the loss caused by the late （deliver）.
【写美】 完成句子
③More than one person was asked to .
不止一个人被要求在会上发言。
Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 APPS
【话题听说·勤操练】
听说课前清障
1.make our life much easier 2.for example 3.figure out 4.do me a favour 5.call them apps for short 6.become increasingly powerful 7.work on using the latest technologies 8.帮助我摆脱困难 9.输入我的信息 10.准备开始购物 11.用你的应用程序下订单 12.收到包裹 13.向快递员询问订单
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.1－3 CCB
Ⅱ.1.software； mobile devices 2.much easier； educational 3.the latest technologies
Ⅲ.1－3 ACA
Ⅳ.1.shopping
2.Sign Up
3.name； gender； telephone number
4.Finish
5.check； order number
6.account details
7.your name
8.error； delivery man； on this number
话题表达实战
Scene One 1－5 BCADE
Scene Two
1.so let’s decide how to organise it
2.We should have small cards， too
3.Actually， I’d better do that
4.What section do you want to talk about
5.If you don’t want to talk much
【核心知识·巧突破】
1.①Accommodation ②for ③to ④with ⑤accommodate ⑥accommodate ourselves to
2.①订阅 ②捐助 ③subscribed to
3.①powerful ②beyond ③The speech was so powerful
4.①n.账户 ②n.描述 ③on ④take my suggestions into account
5.①to make ②pressure ③under great pressure
6.①do him a favour/do a favour for him ②in our favour ③be in favour of
7.①in ②confirmed ③confirm the time of
8.①to ②delivery ③deliver a speech at the meeting
8 / 8(共94张PPT)
Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 APPS
1
话题听说·勤操练
目 录
2
核心知识·巧突破
3
课时检测·提能力
话题听说·勤操练
志在强化技能
1
听说课前清障——排除疑难，胸有成竹
1. 使我们的生活更加容易
2. 例如
3. 弄明白
4. 帮我一个忙
5. 把它们简称为apps
6. 变得越来越强大
7. 致力于使用最新的科技
make our life much easier
for example
figure out
do me a favour
call them apps for short
become increasingly powerful
work on using the latest technologies
11. place an order using your app
12. receive the package
13. enquire about the order with the delivery man
用你的应用程序下订单
收到包裹
向快递员询问订单
8. help me out
9. put in my information
10. be ready to start shopping
帮助我摆脱困难
输入我的信息
准备开始购物
话题听力提能——捕捉信息，精准判断
Ⅰ.听教材听力4.3，回答第1至3题。
1. What does Li Xing do？（ ）
A. A blogger.
B. A friend online.
C. An app developer.
2. What does Li Xing think is challenging？（ ）
A. Finding suitable apps.
B. Choosing online teachers.
C. Solving real-world problems.
3. How does the interviewer feel about Li Xing’s present job？（ ）
A. Doubtful.
B. Interested.
C. Disappointed.
Ⅱ.再听教材听力4.3，根据所听内容填空。
1. Welcome to Teen Tech Talk.Nowadays， we use many
applications on our .We call them apps for short.
2. They make our life ， don’t they？ As many of our
listeners are students， could you tell us something
about apps？
3. We’re working on using in our apps， like
VR，AR and MR.
software
mobile devices
much easier
educational
the latest technologies
Ⅲ.听教材听力4.4，回答第1至3题。
1. What is the problem in Conversation 1？（ ）
A. How to set up an account.
B. How to start shopping.
C. How to download an app.
2. What is the relationship between the two speakers in Conversation 2？
（ ）
A. Friends.
B. Host and guest.
C. Customer and office worker.
3. When was the order delivered？（ ）
A. Last week.
B. Two days ago.
C. Last month.
Ⅳ.再听教材听力4.4，根据所听内容填空。
Conversation 1：
1. Remember that app you told me about？
2. No worries.I can help you with that.First， press the “
” button.
3. Yes， put in your ， ，
and email address.
4. Not quite.The last step is to press the “ ” button.
shopping
Sign
Up
name
gender
telephone number
Finish
5. Right.Let me this for you.Could you give me your
， please？
6. Yes， that’s correct.Would you like me to confirm my
？
7. No， that’s not necessary， thank you.If you could just
confirm ， please？
check
order
number
account
details
your name
Conversation 2：
8. Of course.Oh， that’s strange！ There must have been
an .I’m very sorry about this.Let me enquire about the order
with the .Once I have spoken to him， would it be all
right for me to call you back ？
error
delivery man
on this number
话题表达实战——聚焦主题，定向突破
女士刚刚得到一台新电脑，两个人围绕这台电脑展开对话。
阅读下面对话，根据语境选择最佳选项。
M：Is that a new computer？
W：Yeah.My grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift.Isn’t it nice？
M：Yes， it is.I can’t believe it’s so thin！ 1
W：It’s an Apple MacBook Air.It’s very lightweight and has a bunch
of built-in apps. 2
M：Do they have any other colors besides that one？
W：I don’t know. 3 I’ve ordered a pink cover for it， but it
won’t arrive for a couple of weeks.
M：Does the computer have a disk drive？
W：No， it doesn’t， but I don’t need one. 4
M：Well， you’re very lucky.It will be great to have this when you start
looking for jobs.
W：Today， I spent the day at the cafe working on my resume.This
computer has great battery life.
M：Well， that’s good. 5
W：I know.But I like to work in busy cafes.The noise reminds me that
everyone else is working hard， so I work hard， too.
A. I like this color.
B. What kind of computer is it？
C. I couldn’t be happier with it.
D. All of my documents are online.
E. But the cafe near here is always so crowded.
答案： 1－5 BCADE
对话中两人打算作一场有关云研究的报告，他们正在讨
论如何利用计算机进行成功展示。
阅读并根据提示完成下面对话。
W：OK， we’ve got all our cloud research，1.
（所以让我们决定如何组织它）.
M：We should probably start by saying how clouds are formed， and then
move on to the different types of clouds.We can separate them into low-
level， medium-level and high-level clouds.
so let’s decide how
to organise it
W：Great， and we should also make a PowerPoint to make the
presentation more interesting.
M：Right.2. （我们也应该有小
卡片）.I’m useless at remembering what to say without them.
W：Me， too.Well， I’m quite happy to organise everything we’ve
found out about clouds and make sure it fits into our presentation times.
M：3. （事实上，我最好这么
做）.How about if you make the presentation slides （幻灯片）？
W：OK.
We should have small cards， too
Actually， I’d better do that
M：Then I’ll also look on the Internet for pictures of different types of
clouds.
W：That’ll be great.I’ll prepare the cards so we don’t forget what
we’re saying.
M：Sounds great.4. （你想
谈哪部分）？
W：I hate speaking in front of people， so I’d prefer not to do the
introduction.
What section do you want to talk about
M：I’ll do that.5. （如果你不想
多说的话）， then why don’t you just do the middle bit about the
medium-level clouds？
W：That’s OK.
If you don’t want to talk much
听力技巧点拨——授之以渔，证之以例
如何听清关键词
在听力测试题中，抓住关键词对于答题至关重要。抓住关键词的
通常做法是在听前认真读问题，在听的过程中要注意与问题相关的
词，听重读的词。在此基础上，还要注意以下几点：
1. 表示转折和对比的词
表示转折和对比的词是最重要的一类，只要此类词一出现，大部分
时候答案就紧随其后了。这类词常见的有however， but，
unfortunately， yet， while， whereas， on the other hand， on the
contrary， in fact， actually等。
【典例】 What are the speakers talking about？（ ）
A. How to fry fish.
B. How to make coffee.
C. How to remove a bad smell.
【听力原文】
M：We deep-fried fish three days ago in the kitchen.But the unpleasant
smell stays.
W：There’s a method you can try.Every time you make coffee， dry the
left-over coffee grounds and keep them in small bowls， then place the
bowls in the kitchen.
【分析】 根据对话中的关键词But后的the unpleasant smell stays可知，他们在谈论厨房里不好的味道。故选C。
2. 表示强调和突出的词
有时候学生做题时会发现，明明关键词已经出来了，但是答案还是
选错了。那么这类题中有另外一些表示特别强调和突出的信号词，
如particularly， in particular， especially， more importantly，
even， that is to say， to put it another word， surprisingly， much to
my surprise等。
【典例】 What is Nancy’s plan for Christmas？（ ）
A. To have dinner at home.
B. To do volunteer work.
C. To visit some friends.
【听力原文】
M：Nancy， are you having a big Christmas dinner at your house this
year？
W：Actually， I plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter with some
friends.We just want to do something for the people there.
【分析】 根据对话中的关键词Actually后的plan to spend Christmas at
a homeless shelter可知，Nancy计划在圣诞节作志愿者服务。故选B。
3. 语调的上升或下降，预示着答案的出现
这类词虽然没有固定的词汇，但是通过听说话人的语气，即使没有
完全听懂，学生也可以做题。
【典例】 What did the speaker particularly like？（ ）
A. The introduction.
B. The first chapter.
C. The middle section.
【听力原文】
It opens well and the first chapter is fine but the middle section really stood
out for me ...most interesting.
【分析】 听力录音中在the middle section处有一个突然的升调，所
以学生大致猜到答案为C。
核心知识·巧突破探究课堂重点
2
accommodation n.住处
【教材原句】 to book accommodation 预订住处
【用法】
（1）make accommodations for 为……提供食宿
（2）accommodate vt. 容纳；使适应；为……提供住宿
vi. 适应
accommodate to 适应
accommodate oneself to 使自己适应……
accommodate sb with sth 帮某人忙；给某人提供方便
【佳句】 I would recommend checking online reviews before booking
any accommodation to ensure a pleasant stay. （建议信）
我建议在预订任何住宿前先查看在线评论，以确保有一个愉快的住宿
体验。
【点津】 accommodation意为“住宿，膳宿”时，通常用复数。
【练透】 单句语法填空
① （accommodate） was difficult to find during the
Olympic Games.
②Make a telephone call.Tell them to meet you at the railway station and
to make accommodations you.
③Wherever he goes， he readily accommodates the changed
conditions.
④During my one-week stay there， he accommodated me the
use of his car.
⑤The airport is designed to （accommodation） 80
million passengers a year.
Accommodation
for
to
with
accommodate
【写美】 词汇升级
⑥We should adapt ourselves to the changing situation.
accommodate
ourselves to
subscribe vi.订阅，订购
【教材原句】 to subscribe to newspapers and magazines 订阅报纸和
杂志
【用法】
subscribe to同意；赞成；捐助；订阅（杂志或报纸）
【佳句】 I decided to subscribe to an online language learning platform
to improve my Chinese skills. （语言学习）
我决定订阅一个在线语言学习平台来提高我的汉语能力。
【练透】 语境辨义
①I have subscribed to several magazines recently.
②This is the school your father subscribed to generously in the past.
订阅
捐助
【写美】 词汇升级
③He agreed on our plan to arrange an activity to strengthen the
relationship.
subscribed to
powerful adj.效能高的；强有力的；强壮的
【教材原句】 to become powerful 变得强壮
【用法】
power n. 力量，能力；电力；政权，势力
v. 给（车辆或机器）提供动力
come into power 上台；掌权
in power 执政
beyond one’s power 超出某人的能力
【佳句】 A simple act of kindness can be a powerful force in
someone’s life， changing their day for the better.（主旨升华句）
一个简单的善举可以在某人的生活中成为一股强大的力量，让他们的
一天变得更好。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①A （power） snow storm is moving eastward.
②It’s my power to make a final decision on the matter.
powerful
beyond
【写美】 完成句子
③ that it inspired many people to believe
they can make a difference in the world.
演讲非常有力，激励了许多人相信他们有能力改变世界。
The speech was so powerful
account n.账户；账单；描述，解释vi.说明，解释
【教材原句】 ... but I can’t figure out how to set up an
account.……但我不知道如何开一个账户。
【用法】
（1）on account of＝because of 由于；因为
on no account＝in no way 决不
（2）account for 解释；说明（……的原因）；占……（比例）
take ... into account 考虑……
【佳句】 Appreciating English songs is the most popular， accounting
for 65% while browsing English learning websites is the least popular，
only 12%.
欣赏英文歌曲最受欢迎，占65%，而浏览英语学习网站最少，仅占
12%。
【练透】 语境辨义/单句语法填空
①If you want to log in， an email account is a must.
②She gave the police a full account of the incident.
③The flight was postponed account of bad weather.
n.账户
n.描述
on
【写美】 词汇升级
④I sincerely hope that you will consider my suggestions at your
convenience.
take my suggestions into account
press vt.按；压（使启动）；催促，逼迫
【教材原句】 The last step is to press the “Finish”button. 最后一步
是按下“完成”按钮。
【用法】
（1）press sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
（2）pressure n. 压力
under pressure 在压力下
【佳句】 He accidentally pressed the wrong key on the keyboard，
causing the computer to shut down. （动作描写）
他不小心按错了键盘上的按键，导致电脑关机。
【联想】 press sb to do sth的同义表达：
urge sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
【练透】 单句语法填空
①They are pressing us （make） a quick decision.
②I’m writing to you， asking for help on how to relieve
the （press）.
to make
pressure
【写美】 完成句子
③Although ， encouragement from my parents
comforts me greatly.（动作、心理描写）
尽管压力很大，但父母的鼓励给了我极大的安慰。
under great pressure
favour n.恩惠；善意的行为；赞同；支持；偏爱vt.有助于；有利
于；较喜欢
【教材原句】 Can you do me a favour and find out what’s going
on？ 你能帮我个忙，看看发生了什么事吗？
【用法】
do sb a favour＝do a favour for sb 帮某人一个忙
in favour of 同意；支持；赞成
in one’s favour 有利于某人；对……有利
【佳句】 I would appreciate it if you could do me a favour and spare
some time to polish my application letter and resume. （求助信）
如果您能帮我一个忙，抽出一些时间来润色我的求职信和简历，我将
不胜感激。
【练透】 补全句子
①The man asked me to （帮他
一个忙） the other day.
②Although I can’t persuade you，I still don’t think doing such things
is （对我们有好处）.
do him a favour/do a favour for him
in our favour
【写美】 词汇升级
③No matter what happens， I will support you forever.
be in favour of
confirm vt.确认；证实
【教材原句】 Would you like me to confirm my account details？ 您
需要我确认一下我的账户信息吗？
【用法】
confirm sb in sth 使某人确信某事
It has been confirmed that ... 已证实……
【佳句】 I’m confirmed you will love the exhibition.Hope you
won’t miss the chance. （邀请信）
我确信你会喜欢这个展览。希望你不会错过这个机会。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The latest evidence confirmed me his honesty.
②It has been （confirm） that the conference will take
place next week.
in
confirmed
【写美】 完成句子
③Please tomorrow so I can prepare accordingly.
（邀请信）
请确认明天的时间，以便我做相应的准备。
confirm the time of
deliver vi.& vt.递送；传送
【教材原句】 ...your order was delivered last week. ……您的订单
上周就发送了。
【用法】
（1）deliver sth to ...把某物投递/传送/运送到……
deliver a baby 接生孩子
deliver a speech 发表演讲
（2）delivery n. 交付；分娩；递送
【佳句】 In order to deliver a clear presentation， I slowly explained
the traditional procedure of making tea in detail. （活动介绍）
为了进行清晰的演示，我慢慢地详细解释了泡茶的传统程序。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Every day the milkman delivers milk our house.
②You should compensate us for the loss caused by the late
（deliver）.
to
delivery
【写美】 完成句子
③More than one person was asked to .
不止一个人被要求在会上发言。
deliver a speech at the meeting
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
3
维度一：品句填词
1. They’re doing you this big （恩惠） by allowing you to
stay.
2. No payments were made last week because of a computer
（错误）.
3. The foreign students are taking full advantage of various
（材料） to make their lanterns for the Lantern Festival.
favour
error
materials
4. To many people， technology means computers， hand-
held （装置），or vehicles that travel to distant planets.
5. He reached for the remote control and pressed the “play”
（按钮）.
6. The discussion on （性别） roles in modern society has
changed significantly over the past decades.
7. Many students （订阅） to online platforms for access
（接触） to a wide range of learning materials.
devices
button
gender
subscribe
8. Learning to code allows you to create （软件） that can
solve real-world problems.
9. I need to check my bank a to ensure I have enough funds for
my expenses.
10. The country exports g such as coffee and sugar to markets
around the world.
software
ccount
oods
维度二：词形转换
1. In order to release the （press） from our studies， I
went to Xinxing Farm to pick some oranges together with my
classmates last weekend.
2. Immigrants have had a （power） influence on the local
culture.
3. Mom needs to （sure） that the food offered is good food
for the child to eat.
pressure
powerful
ensure
4. You can look through the （late） news happening around
the world on your mobile phone.
5. Life is not fair，but despite that difficult （real），you
must keep striving through the pain and tears.
6. The book lists a good number of budget
（accommodate） and also provides important details.
7. The beautiful poetry was ruined by her poor （deliver）.
latest
reality
accommodations
delivery
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. The school library usually
（订阅多种杂志）.
2. She retired early （因为体弱多病）.
3. Could you （帮我一个忙） and pick up Sam from
school today？
4. （经验证明） this is the right
approach to the command of grammar.
subscribes to many kinds of magazines
on account of ill health
do me a favour
It is confirmed by experience that
阅读理解
A
Technology often takes the blame for keeping us from being
productive.We often grow frustrated with notifications and emails for
distracting （扰乱） our attention.If you want to increase your work
efficiency， it may be time to stop blaming technology and start using it.
Get the help of apps （applications） to keep you on track.We’ve
scoured the Internet to bring you the best apps to help you stay focused.
1. Rescue Time
Rescue Time helps you to find out how much time you’re really on-
task.Label activities as productive and non-productive so that you can
block your biggest distractions.Get a categorized breakdown of how you
spend your time.
Price： Free （Web）
2. Pomodoro Time Tracker
The Pomodoro Technique keeps your mind sharp and prevents you
from becoming tired.It involved working and taking breaks at set
intervals.The Pomodoro Time Tracker takes the guess-work out of this
technique.
Simply start the 25-minute timer， and follow the reminders.
Price： Free （Web）
3. Freedom
Freedom allows you to block the Internet， social media， and apps that eat up your time.
Categorize how you spend your time， decide how
long you need to work without interruption， and block
items that take you off track.Freedom is superior to many other blockers because you can block applications — not just websites.
Price： One month free trial， $6.99 monthly （Mac， Windows，
and iOS）
4. Forest
Forest turns productivity into a game.“Plant” a virtual tree at the beginning of your work time.If you maintain focus for the duration of the timer， you’ll grow a tree to add to your forest.
Forest makes you think twice about travelling down Internet rabbit
holes when you’re supposed to be working.
Price： $1.99 （iOS and Android）， Free （Chrome extension）
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。现代人越来越多地受到来自各方的
严重干扰，很难专注工作。文章介绍了四款有助于我们专注工作的
手机应用软件。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。现代人越来越多地受到来自各方的
严重干扰，很难专注工作。文章介绍了四款有助于我们专注工作的
手机应用软件。
1. What’s the common purpose of the four apps？（ ）
A. To help us work more hours.
B. To help us improve our work skills.
C. To help us deal with work pressure.
D. To help us work with concentration.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，这四款应用软件主
要帮助我们排除干扰，专注工作。
2. In what way is Freedom different from other blockers？（ ）
A. It blocks only apps.
B. It blocks apps as well.
C. It brings you to the track.
D. It improves our productivity.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三则广告可知，本款应用软件不同
于其他同类应用软件之处是它不但可以屏蔽网站，而且可以屏蔽应
用软件。
3. Which of the following uses the policy of reward？（ ）
A. Forest.
B. Freedom.
C. Rescue Time.
D. Pomodoro Time Tracker.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四则广告可知，通过使用本款应用
软件，如果我们专注工作达到一定时间，就可以获得一棵虚拟的
树，加入自己网络上的“森林”。
B
（2024·唐山高一检测）As Internet users become more dependent
on the Internet to store information， are people remembering less？ If
you know your computer will save information， why store it in your own
personal memory， your brain？ Experts are wondering if the Internet is
changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study， Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some
experiments.She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is
changing memory.In the first experiment， they gave people 40
unimportant facts to type into a computer.The first group of people
understood that the computer would save the information.The second
group understood that the computer would not save it.Later， the second
group remembered the information better.People in the first group knew
they could find the information again， so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment， the researchers gave people facts to
remember， and told them where to find the information on the
Internet.The information was in a specific computer folder （文件
夹）.Surprisingly， people later remember the folder location better than
the facts.When people use the Internet， they do not remember the
information.Rather， they remember how to find it.This is called
“transactive memory”.
According to Sparrow， we are not becoming people with poor
memories as a result of the Internet.Instead， computer users are
developing stronger transactive memories； that is， people are learning
how to organise large amounts of information so that they are able to find it
at a later date.This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less
intelligent， but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is
changing.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。专家们通过研究表明互联网正在改
变我们记忆的内容和方式。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。专家们通过研究表明互联网正在改
变我们记忆的内容和方式。
4. Why does the passage begin with two questions？（ ）
A. To show the author’s attitude.
B. To introduce the main topic.
C. To describe how to use the Internet.
D. To explain how to store information.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句并结合下文介绍
的两项实验可知，专家们想知道互联网是否改变了我们所记忆
的内容和方式。由此判断，文章以两个问题的形式开头就是要
引出文章的主题。
5. What can we learn about the first experiment？（ ）
A. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.
B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.
C. The second group did not understand the information.
D. The first group did not try to remember the information.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，在第一项实验
中我们了解到第一组并没有努力去记住这些信息。
6. What do people tend to do in transactive memory？（ ）
A. Remember how to find the information.
B. Keep the information in mind.
C. Change the quantity of information.
D. Organise information like a computer.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句可知，在“交互记
忆”中人们记得如何查找信息。
7. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow’s research？
（ ）
A. We are becoming more intelligent.
B. We have poorer memories than before.
C. We are using memory differently.
D. We need a better way to get information.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，Sparrow 的
研究表明互联网的影响是它使我们记忆的方式不同了。
C
Abacus （算盘） has been representative of Chinese wisdom for more
than 1，800 years and is one of the symbols of ancient oriental
civilization.It was a great invention in ancient China and had a profound
impact in the earliest times， just like the computer in today’s society.
“The research of brain science and the teaching practice of China’s
abacus all prove that China’s abacus has the function of developing
intelligence potential.Abacus is not a simple calculation tool， it can also
enhance children’s memory and attention，” Lu Ping， the president of
Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Association of Shanghai， told China
Daily.
Records show that Asia’s leading position in basic mathematical
skills was largely due to the popularity of abacus.
People find that using an abacus can improve thinking and practical
abilities in addition to providing convenient calculation.It requires the
cooperation of the mind， eyes， and hand， and it is an excellent way to
develop the reaction ability.So we should not pursue a single ability about
the abacus to improve but focus on the training of learning habits， image
thinking and the coordinated development of the left and right brain.
Indeed， the world has entered the electronic computer age.“In the
electronic age， the abacus’s computational function is weakened， but
the computer cannot replace its education and intellectual function，”
said Zhao Qiumei， the professor of School of Accounting， Hebei
University of Economics and Business.
From the 15th century， China’s abacus began to spread to Japan，
Korea， Vietnam， Thailand and other places， which had the important
influence on the development of mathematics in these countries.According
to People’s network， since 2010， many American schools have
offered abacus courses.Particularly in Japan， China’s abacus is highly
valued.
In 2007， the British newspaper， The Independent， listed 101
inventions that changed the world， and China’s abacus which has
enjoyed a history of more than 1，800 years ranked the first.In December
2013， the abacus was listed as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage by
the United Nations Educational， Scientific and Cultural Organization
（UNESCO）.And UNESCO calls it “another system of knowledge”.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。算盘是中国古代的一项重要发明。
1，800多年来它一直是中国智慧的代表，是东方古代文明的象征之
一。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。算盘是中国古代的一项重要发明。
1，800多年来它一直是中国智慧的代表，是东方古代文明的象征之
一。
8. What did Lu Ping stress about the abacus？（ ）
A. Its improving our intelligence.
B. Its improving children’s grades.
C. Its developing our maths skills.
D. Its making calculation convenient.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，陆萍认为，脑科学
的研究和中国算盘的教学实践都证明了中国算盘具有开发智力
潜能的功能。
9. What should we focus on when using an abacus according to Paragraph
4？（ ）
A. Developing a certain ability.
B. Forming good learning habits.
C. Mastering mathematical skills.
D. Improving comprehensive abilities.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段可知，算盘需要大脑、眼
睛和手的配合，是培养反应能力的极好方法。因此，我们不应
追求某种单一能力的提高，而应注重学习习惯、形象思维和左
右脑协调发展的培养。也就是说，在使用算盘时，我们应该注
重综合能力的提高。
10. What did Zhao Qiumei think of an abacus？（ ）
A. It has been out of date now.
B. It should be used to calculate.
C. It will be replaced by the computer.
D. It has its advantages over the computer.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段可知，赵秋梅认为，在电子
时代，虽然算盘的计算功能被削弱，但电脑无法取代它的教育和
智力开发功能。也就是说，比起电脑来，算盘有其独特的优点。
11. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about？（ ）
A. The long history of the abacus.
B. The great influence of the abacus.
C. The positive effects of the abacus.
D. The great contributions of the abacus.
解析： 段落大意题。根据最后两段可知，这两段主要介绍算
盘在全世界传播范围之广以及受到的评价之高，这些都说明算盘
的巨大影响力。
D
With the development of science and technology， we settled into a
new routine of opening up laptops and tablets to see classmates’ faces
and hear teachers’ lessons.I transitioned quickly to seeing my clinic
patients via telehealth and managing my research lab over Zoom.Humans
have never been so dependent on technology as we have been this past
year.
“Screen time” was not a helpful concept this year.I heard parents
reflecting on the media use： Did my kids feel more connected to someone
else’s experience， or did they feel more divided from others？ Did I put
down my device feeling more anxious and angry or feeling like life made
more sense？ Did I feel like my family’s behaviour was being secretly
tracked， or did I feel aware and in control？
Allowing technology to soothe us can distract from the family
interactions that actually help build good relationships and make meaning
out of stressful times.Now is our opportunity to figure out a balance
between soothing away boredom and learning strategies to manage it in
other ways.
When life is stressful， screens can be soothing （抚慰的）.When
life is busy， screens can help us feel more in control and keep kids
quiet.These are not new insights， but we’ve all experienced more of it
this year as parents struggle with impossible role overload during a hard
time.
As the pandemic wears on， this might be deciding where technology
“lives” in your house， and where it “sleeps” overnight， so it
doesn’t invade all of your downtime.It might mean seeing a doctor to
work on strategies for you and your child to handle negative emotions and
conflict.
With evidence that technology platforms are trying to identify our
emotions for marketing purposes， it’s more important than ever to
understand our emotional relationships with our devices.
As parents， it can be difficult to build these insights into technology
when it is intentionally designed to not make us think and reflect.But as
we emerge from this pandemic， I would love for parents to demand more
helpful， honest design in the tech products we use.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。现代人对电子产品的依赖越来越
深，日益延长的屏幕时间对我们究竟会产生什么影响？我们又该如
何应对呢？
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。现代人对电子产品的依赖越来越
深，日益延长的屏幕时间对我们究竟会产生什么影响？我们又该如
何应对呢？
12. Why does the author list some questions in Paragraph 2？（ ）
A. To doubt the effects of media use.
B. To show the benefits of screen time.
C. To question the value of technology.
D. To know the function of tech products.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，这些问题主要反映了
人们对社交媒体使用所产生效果的反思和疑问。
13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to？
（ ）
A. Our opportunity. B. Technology.
C. A balance. D. Boredom.
解析： 代词指代题。根据第四段可知，这里的learning
strategies to manage it in other ways指“学习一些策略来用其他方
法管理生活中的无聊”。
14. What should we do according to the author？（ ）
A. Achieve a balance.
B. Turn off our screens.
C. Design better products.
D. Keep away from media.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四、五段可知，作者建议我们在
生活中寻求一种平衡，除了科技产品还要利用其他方法，不要让
科技产品占用我们所有的空闲时间。
15. Which of the following words best describes the author’s attitude
towards technology？（ ）
A. Pessimistic. B. Favourable.
C. Unsatisfied. D. Ambiguous.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为科技产品
剥夺了人们的思考，他希望科技产品应该改善其设计，更关注人
的成长和发展。
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