Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDIA
维度一:品句填词
1.On these sites, a student can create an account with the website to (上传) their art pieces.
2.China’s first, wide-band, (高清晰度的) cable television network was introduced in Shenzhen on Monday.
3.However, her children have learned an important lesson w their mother earn her degree.
4.China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a s where it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth.
维度二:词形转换
1.Social media has become the main platform for various (advertise) which used to mainly rely on TV and newspapers.
2.The researchers analysed video (record) of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities at home.
3.There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to (interact) fun, so there’s something for everyone!
4.The next morning he’d just about given himself up for lost when he was (spot) by a ship.
维度三:固定搭配和句式
1.Police have appealed for anyone who (目击这一事件) to contact them.
2.We decided to (为我们的新产品做广告).
3.She (看见有个人正从大楼里出来).
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The highly competitive mobile app market has become a hotbed for artificial intelligence adoption, leading to an explosion of AI apps.Whether a user wants to edit a photo, learn a new language or transcribe (转录) a phone call, there’s usually an AI app for that.
Lensa
Type: Image generation and editing
Lensa has taken social media by storm with its ability to generate artistic edits of selfies that users provide.Created by Prisma Labs, Lensa uses neural network, computer vision and deep learning techniques to bring mobile photography and video creation to the next level.
Otter.ai
Type: Transcription
Available both online and as a mobile app, Otter.ai offers a wide range of services, including the ability to record Zoom and Google video conferences, as well as phone calls.It uses AI to automatically transcribe those recordings, breaking them down by speaker.The transcription also includes an automatically generated outline, which highlights the key conversation points in the recording and allows users to jump to them quickly.
Google Assistant
Type: Virtual assistant
Google Assistant is one of the most advanced virtual assistants of its kind on the market.Using natural language processing, it supports both voice and text commands, and can handle everything from Internet searches to voice-activated control of other devices.The app is compatible (兼容的) with an entire suite of smart devices, including refrigerators, lights and cars.
ELSA Speak
Type: Education
ELSA Speak uses AI to help users perfect their English speaking skills.With speech data and voice recognition technology, the app is able to listen to a user’s accent and applies a color-coded system of red, yellow and green to identify how close the user pronounced certain words, as well as provide tips for how the user can improve.
1.Which app can help perfect the meeting minutes?( )
A.Google Assistant. B.ELSA Speak.
C.Otter.ai. D.Lensa.
2.What do we know about the Google Assistant?( )
A.It allows users to edit their selfies. B.It functions as a gaming companion.
C.It helps users with their spoken English. D.It contributes to making a home smarter.
3.What do the four apps have in common?( )
A.They all focus on providing social media services.
B.They all employ artificial intelligence technology.
C.They all require a high-end smartphone to operate.
D.They all offer free trials for a limited period of time.
B
For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement.For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.
While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.
The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she approached the end of the race.Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.
Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever forget”.Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race.“She knew I had struggled the last few miles,” Rich said.“She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24.”
In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her.Then, Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line.“Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said.When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line.The video ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me.She held me.”
In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not as hands-on as this one.
4.What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line?( )
A.She was far behind others. B.She was interrupted by Avery.
C.She fell down all of a sudden. D.She felt herself struggling.
5.How did Avery react to her mother’s tiredness?( )
A.She ran the rest in place of Rich.
B.She tried to call for help at once.
C.She accompanied Rich to the finish line.
D.She shouted encouraging words to Rich.
6.How did Rich feel about Avery’s response?( )
A.Doubtful. B.Moved.
C.Concerned. D.Expected.
7.What can be the best title for the text?( )
A.A Daughter Cheered for Her Mother by Joining in Her Race
B.A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter to Pursue Her Dream
C.A Daughter Got Involved in Her Mother’s Race by Mistake
D.A Mother Would Never Give Up on Her Marathon Dream
C
Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi’an is shutting down, the question about the sustainability of physical bookstores competing against new business models has once again aroused a heated discussion.While it’s important for physical bookstores to find a new way out, protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better customer service is essential for transforming fashionable bookstores into sustainable ones.
As e-commerce continues to dominate (支配) our shopping habits, physical bookstores have tried to reinvent themselves as cultural and commercial centers — offering more than just books, but also space for coffee and social media snapshots (快照).Brands like SiSYPHE, Fang Suo Commune, and Yanjiyou bookstores have become popular, thanks to their aesthetic (美学的) designs and diverse offerings such as cultural and creative products.
Indeed, it isn’t necessary for bookstores to remain stuck in the traditional model of only selling books, but some of these fashionable establishments have gone too far into the kingdom of commercial entertainment, losing sight of their core mission (任务) of promoting books and fostering a literary culture.A bookstore should be a harbor for book lovers, in line with China’s long-standing tradition of “making friends through books”.
Another challenge facing these fashionable bookstores may be a lack of attention given to book selection.That’s to say, they often fall short in offering a thoughtful, diverse range of books.It’s worth noting that it is not enough to rely on fleeting (转瞬即逝的) trends and creative merchandise (商品).A bookstore must prioritize the integrity and cultural relevance of its book selection, and the space and activities should foster a genuine environment for cultural exchange and literary appreciation.
Ultimately, what matters most to customers visiting a physical store — be it a bookstore or café — is the quality of the products and the experience itself.By combining cultural aspirations (追求) with genuine consumer needs, businesses can better serve their customers.A strong focus on careful product selection and meaningful cultural services allows stores to carve out a unique identity and ensure their survival in a competitive marketplace.
8.What is the “heated discussion” in paragraph 1 mainly about?( )
A.The approach to transforming physical bookstores.
B.The reason why physical bookstores are closing down.
C.The way to protect cultural space and customer service.
D.The competition between physical and online bookstores.
9.What do the bookstores mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common?( )
A.The only purpose for them is to sell books.
B.People’s habits are being dominated by them.
C.The services they offer are various.
D.They are victims of e-commerce.
10.What should physical bookstores focus on?( )
A.Service and commerce. B.Promotion and entertainment.
C.Books and culture. D.Media and literature.
11.Which of the following is the best title for the text?( )
A.Fashionable Bookstores Need to Preserve Cultural Essence to Boom
B.Physical and Online Stores Both Have a Long Way to Go
C.The Competition Between Modern and Classical Bookstores
D.Traditional Culture and Classics Need Our Full Attention
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
As I was shopping at the grocery store, I passed a dad talking to his teenage daughter.“You spent four hours on social media last night?!” he questioned.12.( ) Continuing through the grocery store, I joined “Team Dad” and thought of countless ways social media could be harmful.Why do we waste so much time on those platforms? Maybe it’s because they’re not all bad.For all the harm social media can do to our kids, it can also do a lot of good — if we teach them to use it wisely.13.( )
Social media may be the single best way to stay in contact with family and friends you can’t see on a regular basis.Just like the Christmas cards you may have received weeks ago, there’s an opportunity for an ongoing update of what’s happening in their lives.14.( )
Whether it’s a phase where they need to dress themselves, or paint their rooms a new color, all kids want is to be able to express themselves.15.( ) What they write, post, or engage with will give you a window into what they think is important.
16.( ) Whether it’s new dance moves, or baking recipes, the opportunities are endless.Even if it’s just saved in their brain and never posted, they had a chance to think creatively.
A.Social media puts the world right at your kids’ fingertips.
B.Within healthy boundaries, there are benefits of social media.
C.These things can generate a deeper passion for communication.
D.It’s a great supplement to stay engaged between in-person interactions.
E.The clear disappointment in his voice led to an argument about social media.
F.As kids begin to produce their own content, it gives them a space to be creative.
G.Social media can be a platform for your kids to express what’s meaningful to them.
Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDIA
基础知识自测
维度一
1.upload 2.high-definition 3.witnessing 4.spot
维度二
1.advertisements 2.recordings 3.interactive 4.spotted
维度三
1.witnessed the incident 2.advertise our new product
3.spotted someone coming out of the building
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几款人工智能技术的应用程序及其功能。
1.C 推理判断题。根据Otter.ai部分中的Available both online ...breaking them down by speaker.可知,Otter.ai可以帮助完善会议纪要。
2.D 细节理解题。根据Google Assistant部分可知,Google Assistant有助于让家庭更智能。
3.B 细节理解题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段可知,这四个应用程序的共同点是它们都采用了人工智能技术。
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。作为一名母亲的Rich参加马拉松比赛,接近终点线时体力不支,女儿的陪伴让她越过了终点线。这样感人的时刻成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。
4.D 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知,Rich在快要靠近终点线的时候感到自己在挣扎。
5.C 细节理解题。根据第三段可知,面对妈妈Rich很累的情况,Avery陪她跑过终点线。
6.B 推理判断题。根据第五段前两句可知,Rich对Avery的回应感到感动。
7.A 标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了一位名叫Courtney Rich的母亲在参加马拉松比赛时,在体力不支的情况下,她10岁的女儿陪她共同跨过终点线的感人故事。因此A项(一个女儿通过加入比赛为母亲加油)为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣。
8.D 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句可推知,这场激烈的讨论主要是关于实体书店和网上书店竞争的问题。
9.C 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,第二段中提到的书店都有提供多元化服务的共同点。
10.C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知,实体书店应该专注于图书和文化,而不是转向过度的商业娱乐。
11.A 标题归纳题。文章强调了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣。所以文章的最佳标题为A项(时尚书店需要保护文化精髓才能蓬勃发展)。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了由一对父女关于社交媒体的对话引发的思考。
12.E 上文谈到女儿在社交媒体上花费了四个小时,父亲对此感到不解进行质问。E项中的clear disappointment与上文中的four hours及he questioned相呼应。
13.B 根据上文可知,下文要表达社交媒体是可以产生积极效应的。B项承上启下,引出下文社交媒体带来的具体的好处。
14.D 上文用圣诞卡进行举例,这种隔空进行沟通交流的形式,是作为社交媒体的方式之一,也是与亲朋好友进行面对面交流之外的一种方式。两者互为补充。D项符合语境。
15.G 根据上下文可知,孩子们喜欢通过自己穿衣服、涂颜色、写文字并上传网络的方式表达自己,因此社交媒体对孩子来说,是一个很好的对外表达自己的平台。G项表明了社交媒体的平台作用,帮助孩子表达自己。
16.F 根据下文可知,孩子进行创造之后,打算在社交媒体上发布,即使没发布,但也进行了创造性思考。因此,空处应表达孩子通过社交媒体发布自己的创意内容。F项符合语境。
6 / 6Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDIA
听说课前清障
1.录制一个高清视频
2.在车祸现场
3.在语言中引入新词
4.使媒体更具互动性
5.表达他们的想法
6.a drop in newspaper sales
7.choose to advertise online
8.watch the evening news on TV
9.gather around the television and watch the news
10.have the same interests
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.听教材听力6.3,回答第1至3题。
1.What does Professor Jessop do? ( )
A.A professor of media studies.
B.A professor of the Internet.
C.A professor of language.
2.How has the Internet affected news according to the passage?( )
A.On when news is uploaded.
B.On who decides what is news.
C.On how news is produced.
3.Which is NOT the way the Internet has changed language?( )
A.The Internet has introduced a lot of new words.
B.The Internet has made media more interactive.
C.Most countries have seen a drop in newspaper sales in the last few years.
Ⅱ.再听教材听力6.3,根据所听内容填空。
1.As a result, big media corporations are being .Some sites are bringing the news from the people who are experiencing or witnessing it, for example.
2.Media used to be a process — they spoke and we listened.Now it’s much more like a .Every article has readers’ below it and anyone can express .
3.It’s not just that is a problem.In the US, newspapers make almost of their money from advertising.This has occurred for several reasons.Firstly, a lot of companies and people now choose to .Secondly, when newspaper sales drop, fewer people want to advertise and they won’t pay to advertise.In my opinion, newspaper business will find it much harder .
Ⅲ.听教材听力6.4,回答下面的问题。
What did the speakers talk about?( )
A.Why families watched the news together.
B.When families watched the news together.
C.How families watched the news together.
Ⅳ.再听教材听力6.4,根据所听内容填空。
1.About years ago, everyone watched and talked about it the next day.
2.After dinner, families would the television and watch the news .
3.That’s interesting.But what I don’t quite understand is that in the family watched .Did they all have the same ?
4.Well, let me put it another way.Due to the ways to find out the most in those days, watching became a kind of common for many families.Did I make myself clearer?
1.advertise vi.& vt.为……做广告;公布,征聘
教材原句 Fewer people and companies chose to advertise in the newspaper.
很少有人和公司选择在报纸上登广告。
【用法】
(1)advertise for 登广告征求 advertise for sb to do sth 登广告招聘某人做某事 (2)advertisement n. 广告;广告宣传 advertiser n. 广告者,广告客户,广告商 advertising n. 广告(业)
【佳句】 Mother has been advertising for a cleaner for weeks without success. (动作描写)
近几周母亲接连登广告想雇一名清洁工,但没有成功。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He advertised an assistant in the local newspaper.
②The nursing home is advertising for a volunteer (help) look after the patients.
【写美】 完成句子
③I saw a job , where I believe you can fully apply the knowledge you’ve acquired at college.(动作描写)
今天早上我在网上看到了一个招聘广告,我相信在那里你可以充分运用你在大学里学到的知识。
2.witness vt.亲身经历;目击 n.目击者;证人
教材原句 Some sites are bringing the news directly from the people who are experiencing or witnessing it, on the spot of a car accident for example.
一些网站直接从正在经历或目睹的人们那里带来新闻,例如在车祸现场。
【用法】
(1)witness sth 目击/目睹某事 witness to (doing) sth 为(做)某事作证;为(做)某事出庭作证 (2)be (a) witness to ... ……的目击者/证人/证明/证据
【佳句】 The 21st century witnesses the rapid development of information technology.
21世纪见证了信息技术的飞速发展。
【用准】 witness意为“见证,目睹”时,常以表示时代、年代、世纪或地点的名词作主语,表示某时或某地“目睹、发生、经历”了某事。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The police found the witness the accident.
②A taxi driver witnessed to (see) the man enter the building.
【写美】 句型转换
③Great changes have taken place in my hometown in the last few years.
→The last few years .
→My hometown .
3.spot n.地点;斑点;污迹 vt.看见;注意到;发现
【用法】
(1)on the spot/scene 当场;在现场 (2)spot sb doing sth 发现某人正在做某事 be spotted with ... 被……点缀;满是……斑点
【佳句】 We lay on the grass, staring at the night sky which was spotted with twinkling stars.(动作描写)
我们躺在草地上,凝视着繁星点点的夜空。
【用准】 scene,spot表示“地点”,用作定语从句的先行词时,从句若缺少状语用where引导定语从句;从句若缺少主语或宾语则用that或which引导定语从句。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He spotted a man (enter) the spot a heated discussion was on.
②Seeing the elderly man struggle to cross the street, the young boy offered his help the spot.
【写美】 完成句子
③The grass of the forest . (环境描写)
森林里的草地上点缀着黄色的小花。
Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDIA
【话题听说·勤操练】
听说课前清障
1.make a recording of a high-definition video
2.on the spot of a car accident 3.introduce new words to language
4.make media more interactive 5.express what they think
6.报纸销量下降 7.选择在网上登广告
8.在电视上看晚间新闻 9.聚在电视机前看新闻
10.有相同的兴趣
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.1-3 ACC
Ⅱ.1.cut out; directly; on the spot of a car accident
2.one-way; dialogue; comments; what they think
3.the loss of readers; 90%; advertise online; in the paper; as much; to survive in the future
Ⅲ.A
Ⅳ.1.30; the same news; at work
2.gather around; from 7 pm to 7:30 pm
3.everyone; the same news together; interests
4.limited; up-to-date news; the evening news; practice
【核心知识·巧突破】
1.①for ②to help ③advertised online this morning
2.①to ②having seen
③have witnessed great changes in my hometown; has witnessed great changes in the last few years
3.①entering; where ②on
③is spotted with small yellow flowers
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Section Ⅳ LESSON 2 QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDIA
目 录
01
话题听说·勤操练
02
核心知识·巧突破
03
课时检测·提能力
话题听说·勤操练
听说课前清障
1. 录制一个高清视频
2. 在车祸现场
3. 在语言中引入新词
4. 使媒体更具互动性
5. 表达他们的想法
6. a drop in newspaper sales
7. choose to advertise online
make a recording of a high-definition video
on the spot of a car accident
introduce new words to language
make media more interactive
express what they think
报纸销量下降
选择在网上登广告
9. gather around the television and watch the news
10. have the same interests
聚在电视机前看新闻
有相同的兴趣
8. watch the evening news on TV
在电视上看晚间新闻
话题听力提能
Ⅰ.听教材听力6.3,回答第1至3题。
1. What does Professor Jessop do? ( )
A. A professor of media studies.
B. A professor of the Internet.
C. A professor of language.
√
2. How has the Internet affected news according to the passage?
( )
A. On when news is uploaded.
B. On who decides what is news.
C. On how news is produced.
√
3. Which is NOT the way the Internet has changed language?( )
A. The Internet has introduced a lot of new words.
B. The Internet has made media more interactive.
C. Most countries have seen a drop in newspaper sales in the last few
years.
√
Ⅱ.再听教材听力6.3,根据所听内容填空。
1. As a result, big media corporations are being .Some sites
are bringing the news from the people who are experiencing
or witnessing it, for example.
2. Media used to be a process — they spoke and we
listened.Now it’s much more like a .Every article has
readers’ below it and anyone can express
.
cut out
directly
on the spot of a car accident
one-way
dialogue
comments
what they
think
3. It’s not just that is a problem.In the US,
newspapers make almost of their money from advertising.This
has occurred for several reasons.Firstly, a lot of companies and people
now choose to .Secondly, when newspaper sales
drop, fewer people want to advertise and they won’t
pay to advertise.In my opinion, newspaper business will
find it much harder .
the loss of readers
90%
advertise online
in the paper
as much
to survive in the future
Ⅲ.听教材听力6.4,回答下面的问题。
What did the speakers talk about?( )
A. Why families watched the news together.
B. When families watched the news together.
C. How families watched the news together.
√
Ⅳ.再听教材听力6.4,根据所听内容填空。
1. About years ago, everyone watched and
talked about it the next day.
2. After dinner, families would the television and
watch the news .
3. That’s interesting.But what I don’t quite understand is
that in the family watched .Did
they all have the same ?
30
the same news
at work
gather around
from 7 pm to 7:30 pm
everyone
the same news together
interests
4. Well, let me put it another way.Due to the ways to find
out the most in those days, watching
became a kind of common for many families.Did I
make myself clearer?
limited
up-to-date news
the evening
news
practice
核心知识·巧突破
1. advertise vi.& vt.为……做广告;公布,征聘
教材原句 Fewer people and companies chose to advertise in the
newspaper.很少有人和公司选择在报纸上登广告。
【用法】
(1)advertise for 登广告征求
advertise for sb to do sth 登广告招聘某人做某事
(2)advertisement n. 广告;广告宣传
advertiser n. 广告者,广告客户,广告商
advertising n. 广告(业)
【佳句】 Mother has been advertising for a cleaner for weeks without
success. (动作描写)
近几周母亲接连登广告想雇一名清洁工,但没有成功。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He advertised an assistant in the local newspaper.
②The nursing home is advertising for a volunteer (help)
look after the patients.
for
to help
【写美】 完成句子
③I saw a job , where I believe you
can fully apply the knowledge you’ve acquired at college.(动作描写)
今天早上我在网上看到了一个招聘广告,我相信在那里你可以充分运
用你在大学里学到的知识。
advertised online this morning
2. witness vt.亲身经历;目击 n.目击者;证人
教材原句 Some sites are bringing the news directly from the people who
are experiencing or witnessing it, on the spot of a car accident for
example.一些网站直接从正在经历或目睹的人们那里带来新闻,例如
在车祸现场。
【用法】
(1)witness sth 目击/目睹某事
witness to (doing) sth 为(做)某事作证;为(做)某事出庭作证
(2)be (a) witness to ... ……的目击者/证人/证明/证据
【佳句】 The 21st century witnesses the rapid development of
information technology.
21世纪见证了信息技术的飞速发展。
【用准】 witness意为“见证,目睹”时,常以表示时代、年
代、世纪或地点的名词作主语,表示某时或某地“目睹、发生、
经历”了某事。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The police found the witness the accident.
②A taxi driver witnessed to (see) the man enter the
building.
to
having seen
【写美】 句型转换
③Great changes have taken place in my hometown in the last few years.
→The last few years .
→My hometown .
have witnessed great changes in my hometown
has witnessed great changes in the last few years
【用法】
(1)on the spot/scene 当场;在现场
(2)spot sb doing sth 发现某人正在做某事
be spotted with ... 被……点缀;满是……斑点
3. spot n.地点;斑点;污迹 vt.看见;注意到;发现
【佳句】 We lay on the grass, staring at the night sky which was
spotted with twinkling stars.(动作描写)
我们躺在草地上,凝视着繁星点点的夜空。
【用准】 scene,spot表示“地点”,用作定语从句的先行词时,从
句若缺少状语用where引导定语从句;从句若缺少主语或宾语则用that
或which引导定语从句。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He spotted a man (enter) the spot a heated
discussion was on.
②Seeing the elderly man struggle to cross the street, the young boy
offered his help the spot.
entering
where
on
【写美】 完成句子
③The grass of the forest .
(环境描写)
森林里的草地上点缀着黄色的小花。
is spotted with small yellow flowers
课时检测·提能力
维度一:品句填词
1. On these sites, a student can create an account with the website
to (上传) their art pieces.
2. China’s first, wide-band, (高清晰度的)
cable television network was introduced in Shenzhen on Monday.
3. However, her children have learned an important lesson w
their mother earn her degree.
upload
high-definition
itnessing
4. China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a s
where it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth.
pot
维度二:词形转换
1. Social media has become the main platform for
various (advertise) which used to mainly rely on
TV and newspapers.
2. The researchers analysed video (record) of 53 child-
parent pairs during everyday activities at home.
3. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to
(interact) fun, so there’s something for everyone!
4. The next morning he’d just about given himself up for lost when he
was (spot) by a ship.
advertisements
recordings
interactive
spotted
维度三:固定搭配和句式
1. Police have appealed for anyone who (目
击这一事件) to contact them.
2. We decided to (为我们的新产品做广
告).
3. She (看见有个人正
从大楼里出来).
witnessed the incident
advertise our new product
spotted someone coming out of the building
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The highly competitive mobile app market has become a hotbed for
artificial intelligence adoption, leading to an explosion of AI
apps.Whether a user wants to edit a photo, learn a new language or
transcribe (转录) a phone call, there’s usually an AI app for that.
Lensa has taken social media by storm with its ability to generate
artistic edits of selfies that users provide.Created by Prisma Labs, Lensa
uses neural network, computer vision and deep learning techniques to
bring mobile photography and video creation to the next level.
Lensa
Type: Image generation and editing
Otter.ai
Type: Transcription
Available both online and as a mobile app, Otter.ai offers a wide
range of services, including the ability to record Zoom and Google video
conferences, as well as phone calls.It uses AI to automatically transcribe
those recordings, breaking them down by speaker.The transcription also
includes an automatically generated outline, which highlights the key
conversation points in the recording and allows users to jump to them
quickly.
Google Assistant
Type: Virtual assistant
Google Assistant is one of the most advanced virtual assistants of its
kind on the market.Using natural language processing, it supports both
voice and text commands, and can handle everything from Internet
searches to voice-activated control of other devices.The app is compatible
(兼容的) with an entire suite of smart devices, including
refrigerators, lights and cars.
ELSA Speak uses AI to help users perfect their English speaking
skills.With speech data and voice recognition technology, the app is able
to listen to a user’s accent and applies a color-coded system of red,
yellow and green to identify how close the user pronounced certain
words, as well as provide tips for how the user can improve.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几款人工智能技术
的应用程序及其功能。
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几款人工智能技术
的应用程序及其功能。
ELSA Speak
Type: Education
1. Which app can help perfect the meeting minutes?( )
A. Google Assistant. B. ELSA Speak.
C. Otter.ai. D. Lensa.
解析: 推理判断题。根据Otter.ai部分中的Available both
online ...breaking them down by speaker.可知,Otter.ai可以帮助完善
会议纪要。
√
2. What do we know about the Google Assistant?( )
A. It allows users to edit their selfies.
B. It functions as a gaming companion.
C. It helps users with their spoken English.
D. It contributes to making a home smarter.
解析: 细节理解题。根据Google Assistant部分可知,Google
Assistant有助于让家庭更智能。
√
3. What do the four apps have in common?( )
A. They all focus on providing social media services.
B. They all employ artificial intelligence technology.
C. They all require a high-end smartphone to operate.
D. They all offer free trials for a limited period of time.
解析: 细节理解题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段可知,这四个应
用程序的共同点是它们都采用了人工智能技术。
√
B
For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge but
sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26.2 miles is looking out
into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and
shouting words of encouragement.For one mom, though, her loved one
was a bit more hands-on.
While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake
City, Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker and mother of two, was
beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was
suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.
The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social
media, shows Avery running to her mother’s side to support her as she
approached the end of the race.Rich’s face lit up when Avery joined her
and helped her cross the finish line.
Rich later said in the video’s caption that being joined by her
daughter to finish the race was “a moment I hope neither of us ever
forget”.Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a
phone call near the end of the race.“She knew I had struggled the last
few miles,” Rich said.“She saw tears in my eyes when I called on
mile 24.”
In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a
smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her.Then,
Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line.“Nothing could
have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump
out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line,” she said.When the
race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line.The video
ends with a final caption, “And then she just held me.She held me.”
In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other
memorable moments of mothers caring for their children, but perhaps not
as hands-on as this one.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。作为一名母亲的Rich参加马拉松比
赛,接近终点线时体力不支,女儿的陪伴让她越过了终点线。这样
感人的时刻成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。作为一名母亲的Rich参加马拉松比
赛,接近终点线时体力不支,女儿的陪伴让她越过了终点线。这样
感人的时刻成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。
4. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line?
( )
A. She was far behind others.
B. She was interrupted by Avery.
C. She fell down all of a sudden.
D. She felt herself struggling.
解析: 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知,Rich在快要靠近
终点线的时候感到自己在挣扎。
√
5. How did Avery react to her mother’s tiredness?( )
A. She ran the rest in place of Rich.
B. She tried to call for help at once.
C. She accompanied Rich to the finish line.
D. She shouted encouraging words to Rich.
解析: 细节理解题。根据第三段可知,面对妈妈Rich很累的情
况,Avery陪她跑过终点线。
√
6. How did Rich feel about Avery’s response?( )
A. Doubtful. B. Moved.
C. Concerned. D. Expected.
解析: 推理判断题。根据第五段前两句可知,Rich对Avery的回应
感到感动。
√
7. What can be the best title for the text?( )
A. A Daughter Cheered for Her Mother by Joining in Her Race
B. A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter to Pursue Her Dream
C. A Daughter Got Involved in Her Mother’s Race by Mistake
D. A Mother Would Never Give Up on Her Marathon Dream
解析: 标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了一位名叫Courtney Rich的母
亲在参加马拉松比赛时,在体力不支的情况下,她10岁的女儿陪她共
同跨过终点线的感人故事。因此A项(一个女儿通过加入比赛为母亲
加油)为文章最佳标题。
√
C
Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi’an
is shutting down, the question about the sustainability of physical
bookstores competing against new business models has once again aroused
a heated discussion.While it’s important for physical bookstores to find a
new way out, protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better
customer service is essential for transforming fashionable bookstores into
sustainable ones.
As e-commerce continues to dominate (支配) our shopping
habits, physical bookstores have tried to reinvent themselves as cultural
and commercial centers — offering more than just books, but also space
for coffee and social media snapshots (快照).Brands like SiSYPHE,
Fang Suo Commune, and Yanjiyou bookstores have become popular,
thanks to their aesthetic (美学的) designs and diverse offerings such as
cultural and creative products.
Indeed, it isn’t necessary for bookstores to remain stuck in the
traditional model of only selling books, but some of these fashionable
establishments have gone too far into the kingdom of commercial
entertainment, losing sight of their core mission (任务) of promoting
books and fostering a literary culture.A bookstore should be a harbor for
book lovers, in line with China’s long-standing tradition of “making
friends through books”.
Another challenge facing these fashionable bookstores may be a lack
of attention given to book selection.That’s to say, they often fall short
in offering a thoughtful, diverse range of books.It’s worth noting that it
is not enough to rely on fleeting (转瞬即逝的) trends and creative
merchandise (商品).A bookstore must prioritize the integrity and
cultural relevance of its book selection, and the space and activities
should foster a genuine environment for cultural exchange and literary
appreciation.
Ultimately, what matters most to customers visiting a physical
store — be it a bookstore or café — is the quality of the products and the
experience itself.By combining cultural aspirations (追求) with
genuine consumer needs, businesses can better serve their customers.A
strong focus on careful product selection and meaningful cultural services
allows stores to carve out a unique identity and ensure their survival in a
competitive marketplace.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了潮流书店需要保持
文化本质才能繁荣。
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了潮流书店需要保持
文化本质才能繁荣。
8. What is the “heated discussion” in paragraph 1 mainly about?
( )
A. The approach to transforming physical bookstores.
B. The reason why physical bookstores are closing down.
C. The way to protect cultural space and customer service.
D. The competition between physical and online bookstores.
解析: 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句可推知,这场激烈的讨论
主要是关于实体书店和网上书店竞争的问题。
√
9. What do the bookstores mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common?
( )
A. The only purpose for them is to sell books.
B. People’s habits are being dominated by them.
C. The services they offer are various.
D. They are victims of e-commerce.
解析: 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,第二段中提到的书店都有
提供多元化服务的共同点。
√
10. What should physical bookstores focus on?( )
A. Service and commerce.
B. Promotion and entertainment.
C. Books and culture.
D. Media and literature.
解析: 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知,实体书店应该专注
于图书和文化,而不是转向过度的商业娱乐。
√
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?( )
A. Fashionable Bookstores Need to Preserve Cultural Essence to Boom
B. Physical and Online Stores Both Have a Long Way to Go
C. The Competition Between Modern and Classical Bookstores
D. Traditional Culture and Classics Need Our Full Attention
解析: 标题归纳题。文章强调了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能
繁荣。所以文章的最佳标题为A项(时尚书店需要保护文化精髓才能
蓬勃发展)。
√
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
As I was shopping at the grocery store, I passed a dad talking to his
teenage daughter.“You spent four hours on social media last night?!”
he questioned.12.( ) Continuing through the grocery store, I
joined “Team Dad” and thought of countless ways social media could be
harmful.Why do we waste so much time on those platforms? Maybe
it’s because they’re not all bad.For all the harm social media can do to
our kids, it can also do a lot of good — if we teach them to use it
wisely.13.( )
Social media may be the single best way to stay in contact with family
and friends you can’t see on a regular basis.Just like the Christmas cards
you may have received weeks ago, there’s an opportunity for an
ongoing update of what’s happening in their lives.14.( )
Whether it’s a phase where they need to dress themselves, or paint
their rooms a new color, all kids want is to be able to express
themselves.15.( ) What they write, post, or engage with will
give you a window into what they think is important.
16. ( ) Whether it’s new dance moves, or baking recipes,
the opportunities are endless.Even if it’s just saved in their brain and
never posted, they had a chance to think creatively.
A. Social media puts the world right at your kids’ fingertips.
B. Within healthy boundaries, there are benefits of social media.
C. These things can generate a deeper passion for communication.
D. It’s a great supplement to stay engaged between in-person
interactions.
E. The clear disappointment in his voice led to an argument about social
media.
F. As kids begin to produce their own content, it gives them a space to
be creative.
G. Social media can be a platform for your kids to express what’s
meaningful to them.
语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了由一对父女关于社
交媒体的对话引发的思考。
语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了由一对父女关于社
交媒体的对话引发的思考。
12. E 上文谈到女儿在社交媒体上花费了四个小时,父亲对此感到
不解进行质问。E项中的clear disappointment与上文中的four hours及he
questioned相呼应。
13. B 根据上文可知,下文要表达社交媒体是可以产生积极效应
的。B项承上启下,引出下文社交媒体带来的具体的好处。
14. D 上文用圣诞卡进行举例,这种隔空进行沟通交流的形式,是
作为社交媒体的方式之一,也是与亲朋好友进行面对面交流之外的一
种方式。两者互为补充。D项符合语境。
15. G 根据上下文可知,孩子们喜欢通过自己穿衣服、涂颜色、写
文字并上传网络的方式表达自己,因此社交媒体对孩子来说,是一个
很好的对外表达自己的平台。G项表明了社交媒体的平台作用,帮助
孩子表达自己。
16. F 根据下文可知,孩子进行创造之后,打算在社交媒体上发
布,即使没发布,但也进行了创造性思考。因此,空处应表达孩子通
过社交媒体发布自己的创意内容。F项符合语境。
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