英语 必修 第三册 WY
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
一、阅读单词及词块：写出汉语含义
1．gunpowder n. 火药
2．compass n. 指南针，罗盘
3．virtual reality 虚拟现实
4．wearable tech 可穿戴技术
5．battery n. 电池
二、高频单词：写出英文单词
1．press v. 按
2．shoot v. 射出(光线等)，放射
3．desire n. 渴望，欲望
三、拓展单词：写出英文单词，并尝试写出其词性转换(可查字典)
1．virtual adj. 虚拟的，模拟的→virtually adv. 事实上，几乎；虚拟地，模拟地
2．flexible adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的→flexibly adv. 易曲地；柔软地；灵活地→flex v. 弯曲；屈伸→flexibility n. 灵活性；弹性，柔韧性
3．compute v. 计算→computer n. 电脑；计算机
4．capable adj. 有能力的→capability n. 能力，才能
四、熟词生义：写出熟义
stuff 熟义：n. 东西，物品
生义：v. 塞进，填进
五、核心短语：写出英语表达
1．in__addition 除此之外，另外
2．never__say__never 别轻易说决不
课文三维剖析
The New Age of Invention
新发明时代
Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening, I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose1 new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome, Richard! Richard: Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here2. 采访人：晚上好，欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚的嘉宾是理查德·费尔赫斯特博士，他的新书《新发明时代》刚刚出版。欢迎您，理查德！ 理查德：谢谢！很高兴能来到这里。 Interviewer: I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that3 the present day is a new age for inventions, but4 many people might think that5 the great age of invention is over. Richard: Well, that's an interesting point. There have been6 golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China: gunpowder，papermaking, printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions: the steam engine, the telephone and the radio. And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. 1引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Dr__Richard__Fairhurst 2“It is/was＋n.＋to do sth”句型，其中It是形式主语，真正的主语是to__do__sth 3引导宾语从句 4连接两个并列分句 5引导宾语从句 6There be句型的现在完成时态
采访人：我猜已经有人就书名向您提问了。书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代，但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德：嗯，这个观点很有意思。纵观历史，我们经历过很多发明创造的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。它们永远地改变了世界。而后西方也出现了蒸汽机、电话、广播等伟大的发明。而现在，我们自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
Interviewer: So are most of the new great inventions tech based Richard: A lot, yes. For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as7 the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments8. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. 7连接并列成分virtual__reality，wearable__tech和the__flexible__battery 8宾语从句，省略了连接词that
采访人：所以大多数伟大的新发明都是科技产品吗？
理查德：是的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴科技设备与柔性电池技术的进步意味着我们很快会看到更多相关领域的产品研发。此外，得益于不断强化的计算机能力，医药与环境科学也取得了重要进展。
Interviewer: Can you give us some examples Richard: Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house9. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”10. What's more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco friendly11, too. 9it是形式主语，真正的主语是to__create__an__intelligent__walking__house 10with的复合结构 11宾语从句，省略了连接词that
采访人：您能给我们举几个例子吗？
理查德：当然可以。3D打印机之类的新发明已经应用于制作移植心脏与部分骨骼。在环境领域，建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双腿”。此外，太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
Interviewer: Impressive stuff! I've also been told that12 you're an inventor yourself. Is that correct Richard: Yes, I am, but I'm only one member of a big team—most inventors now work as part of big international teams. 12引导宾语从句
采访人：真是了不起的发明！我听说您自己也是个发明家。是这样吗？
理查德：是的。但我只是一个大型团队中的一分子——大多数发明家现在都在大型国际团队中工作。
Interviewer: I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things13 Richard: Most inventions start with recognising a problem that14 needs a solution. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times, which15 much later developed into the car. Now, reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But what16 remains important is that17 we have an incredible desire to think and create, and18 that's the real spirit of invention. 13强调句型的特殊疑问句，强调what 14引导定语从句，修饰problem 15引导非限制性定语从句 16引导主语从句 17引导表语从句 18连接两个并列分句
采访人：明白了。那是什么激励着人们进行发明创造呢？
理查德：发现某个需要解决的问题，这是绝大多数发明的起点。古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此，后来演变为汽车。现在，能源供应紧缩与环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过有一点依旧重要，就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望，而这正是真正的发明精神。
Interviewer: One last question. This is the one everyone really wants to know19: will anybody ever invent a time machine Richard: I think you've been watching too many movies20! Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment! But, as they say, “Never say never！” 19定语从句，修饰the__one，省略了引导词that/which 20宾语从句，省略了连接词that，从句使用了现在完成进行时
采访人：最后一个问题，也是大家都很想知道的：会有人发明出时光机吗？
理查德：我觉得您是电影看多了！目前还没有类似的发明，而且我认为，我们离这样的发明还远着呢！不过，就像人们说的：“凡事没有绝对！”
阅读领悟
(一)填图，感知新旧对比
(二)段意连线
(三)问题链
1．What's the genre of the text
It's__an__interview.
2．Who are the two people
The woman__is__the__hostess;__the__man__is__the__guest.
3．What's the topic about
It's__about__a__book__named__The__New__Age__of__Invention.
探究一 热词
1.press v. 按；催促；敦促；逼迫 n. 按；压；报刊；出版社；新闻(界)(教材P33)
pressure n. 压力 press the button 按下按钮 press sb for/to do sth 催促某人做某事 freedom of the press 新闻自由 the Oxford University Press 牛津大学出版社 relieve the pressure 缓解压力 under pressure 承受着压力；被迫；压缩
【语境感知】
①I gave the bell another press.
我又按了一下铃。
②The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.
银行正在催促我们偿还贷款。
③They are pressing us to make a quick decision.
他们正催促我们尽快做决定。
④Under pressure from the public, many regional governments cleaned up their beaches.
迫于公众的压力，许多地区政府对各自的海滩进行了清理。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①If pressed (press), he will admit that he knew about the affair.
②The other workmates are pressing him to__speak (speak) against the new plan.
③This can greatly relieve the pressure (press) of limited time and limited resources.
【学会表达】翻译句子
④他正催我答复。
He__is__pressing__me__for__an__answer/to__give__an__answer.
⑤医生轻轻地按了一下他的肚子。
The__doctor__gently__pressed__his__stomach.
2.shoot v. 射出(光线等)，放射 n. 嫩芽，新枝；拍摄；摄影(教材P33)
shoot sb in the leg/head 射中某人腿部/头部 shoot at 向……射击(表示动作，不一定射中) new green shoots 绿色的新芽 a fashion/video shoot 时装摄影/视频拍摄
【语境感知】
①This is just a toy gun—it doesn't shoot real bullets.
这只是一支玩具枪——不能射真子弹。
②A man was shot in the leg.
一个人被射中腿部。
③They'll shoot at anything that moves.
他们将会向任何移动的物体射击。
④The house has been used for a video shoot.
这座房子曾被用于拍摄视频。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①Tender green shoots (shoot) will appear in February.
②As the birds rise, the hunters shoot at them.
③He had been shot in the back while trying to escape.
【学会表达】完成句子
④他承认他打中了熊的腿部。
He admitted that he had__shot__the__bear__in__the__leg.
3.desire n. 渴望，欲望 v. 渴望 期望；想要(教材P36)
a strong desire to do sth 迫切想要做某事 a strong desire for sth 迫切想得到某物 desire to do sth 渴望做某事 desire sb to do sth 想要某人做某事 desire that ... 渴望……(宾语从句中的谓语动词用“should＋动词原形”，should可以省略)
【语境感知】
①She felt an overwhelming desire to return home.
她感到想回家的愿望难以遏制。
②Our country makes every effort to satisfy the people's growing desire for a better life.
我们国家努力满足人民日益增长的对美好生活的愿望。
③He desires that I (should) go abroad for further education.
＝He desires me to go abroad for further education.
他希望我能出国深造。
desire作名词时，后面的名词性从句中通常也用虚拟语气，即“(should＋)动词原形”。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①The public desired that the result (should)__be__made (make) in public.
②Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to__learn (learn) online.
【学会表达】完成句子
③弗雷德觉得很无聊，想要我们和他一起离开。
Fred was bored and desired__us__to__leave with him.
④他们似乎已经失去了对生活的渴望。
They seem to have lost their__desire__for life.
4.virtual adj. 虚拟的，模拟的→virtually adv. 事实上，几乎；虚拟地，模拟地
【语境感知】
The virtual reality experience was so immersive that it virtually transported me to another world.
虚拟现实体验是如此身临其境，它几乎把我带到另一个世界。
5.flexible adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的→flexibly adv. 易曲地，柔软地；灵活地→flex v. 弯曲，屈伸→flexibility n. 灵活性；弹性，柔韧性
【语境感知】
With his flexed muscles and flexible body, he flexibly performed the yoga poses, showcasing remarkable flexibility.
凭借弯曲的肌肉和灵活的身体，他灵活地完成了瑜伽姿势，展示了非凡的柔韧性。
6.capable adj. 有能力的→capability n. 能力，才能
【语境感知】
Her capability for organization is excellent, so she is capable of solving the problem.
她的组织能力十分优秀，所以她有能力解决这个问题。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①Age affects the range of a person's capabilities (capable)．
②Times become more flexible (flex) off season, especially in the smaller provincial museums.
【学会表达】完成句子
③今年的结果几乎和去年的一样。
This year's results are__virtually__the__same__as last year's.
④安妮很聪明，能够轻易地通过考试。
Anne was intelligent and capable__of__passing__her__exams with ease.
7.stuff [熟义] n. 东西，物品[生义] v. 塞进，填进
【语境感知】
①I don't know how you can eat that stuff!
我不明白你怎么能吃那种东西！
②The fridge is stuffed to bursting.
冰箱满得都快撑破了。
【学会理解】同义词替换
①What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet？thing__东西
【学会表达】翻译句子
②他两手插在口袋里。
His__hands__were__stuffed__in__his__pockets.
探究二 短语
8.in addition 除此之外，另外( 教材P35)
in addition和in addition to的区别： (1)in addition可用于句首、句中或句尾，用于句首或句中时需用逗号隔开；单独使用时，在句中作状语。 (2)in addition to意为“除……以外(还)”，其后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语，相当于as well as和besides。
【语境感知】
①In addition, I am also a good photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
此外，我还擅长摄影，这也许对一些文章有用。
②Harry, you can't go out since you haven't finished your homework; in addition, there is going to be a heavy rain tonight.
哈里，既然你还没完成家庭作业，你不能出去；而且今晚有大雨。
③In addition to taking regular exercise every day, the retired professor took up many hobbies such as gardening and photography.
除了每天有规律地锻炼之外，这位退休的教授还有许多爱好，如园艺、摄影等。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①In addition to storing (store) data, we must also be able to collect other information.
②In addition, we'll discuss the question of payment.
③He plays classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
【学会表达】翻译句子
④除了输入基本信息外，我们还需要记录他们的薪水。
In__addition__to__entering__the__basic__information,__we__also__need__to__record__their__salary.
⑤此外，电脑也对他们的学习和工作有很大帮助。
In__addition,__the__computer__is__also__very__helpful__for__their__study__and__work.
探究三 长难句分析
9.In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house．(教材P35) 在环境领域，建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。
【分析】 it为形式主语，真正的主语是后面动词不定式短语to create an intelligent walking house。 当动词不定式(短语)作主语时，常用it作形式主语，将不定式(短语)后置。 it作形式主语： It＋be＋形容词(possible, strange, natural, important ...)＋to do/that ... It＋be＋过去分词(said, thought, believed, supposed, reported, estimated ...)＋that ... It＋be＋名词短语(a pity, a fact, a wonder, an honor, no wonder ...)＋to do/that ... It＋不及物动词(happen, occur ...)＋that ...
【语境感知】
①It is necessary to master a foreign language.
掌握一门外语是必要的。
②It is obvious that China can make a difference in the world today and tomorrow.
很明显，中国能在今天，甚至以后的世界发挥影响力。
③It is said that the black hole can swallow anything around, for example, the star.
据说黑洞可以将周围的一切事物吞掉，如星星。
④It is really an honor that a complete stranger would go out of his way for someone he has never met before.
一个素不相识的人特地来帮助素未谋面的人，真是让人敬佩。
⑤It happens that the prettiest birds are the worst singers.
碰巧，最漂亮的鸟唱得最差。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①It is wrong to lie to her.
②It was thought that the earth was square.
③It is sad to__grow (grow) old, but great to mature.
【学会表达】完成句子
④至于说普通话，最好多注意发音。
As for speaking Mandarin, it's better to__pay__much__attention__to the pronunciation.
10.So what is it that inspires us to invent things？(教材P36) 那是什么激励着人们进行发明创造呢？
【分析】 What is it that是强调句型的特殊疑问句结构，是对主语进行提问和强调。 强调句型： 基本结构：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who(被强调部分是主语且是人时也可以用who)＋其他部分 一般疑问句结构：Is/Was it＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他部分？ 特殊疑问句结构：特殊疑问词(被强调部分)＋is/was it＋that＋其他部分？ not ... until ... 强调句结构：It is/was not until ... ＋that＋其他部分
【语境感知】
①It is tomorrow that the meeting will take place.
会议将在明天举行。
②Was it because Jack came late for school that Mr Smith got angry
是因为杰克上学迟到史密斯老师才生气的吗？
③Who was it that prevented him from coming in time
是谁使得他没及时到达？
④Bach died in 1750, but it was not until the early 19th century that his musical gift was fully recognised.
巴赫于1750年去世，但直到19世纪初他的音乐天赋才完全得到认可。
强调句去掉it is/was和that/who之后，对于句子的完整性不造成影响，这也是与其他句子区分的一个重要标志。 It was at 8：00 o'clock that he arrived in Beijing. (强调句型) 他是在8点钟到达北京的。 It was 8 o'clock when he arrived in Beijing. (时间状语从句) 他到达北京时8点了。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①It is for 3 hours that he has waited for you.
②It will be 3 hours before he comes back.
③It was not until he took off his dark glasses that I realized he was a famous singer.
【学会表达】句型转换
④He didn't go to bed until his mother came back.
→It__was__not__until__his__mother__came__back__that he went to bed.(强调句型)
Ⅰ.匹配词义
a.匹配下列单词和词块的词义
(E)1.virtual reality A．n. 指南针，罗盘
(C)2.gunpowder B．n. 电池
(D)3.wearable tech C．n. 火药
(B)4.battery D．可穿戴技术
(A)5.compass E．虚拟现实
b.匹配下列短语的词义
(E)6.thanks to A.和；以及
(C)7.never say never B．就……(方面)而言；从……角度来看
(A)8.as well as C．别轻易说决不
(D)9.in addition D．除此之外，另外
(B)10.in terms of E．多亏；由于
Ⅱ.默写单词
1．flexible adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的
2．capable adj. 有能力的
3．virtual adj. 虚拟的，模拟的
4．shoot v. 射出(光线等)，放射
5．intelligent adj. 聪明的；有智力的；智能的
6．stuff n. 东西，物品
7．impressive adj. 给人印象深刻的，令人钦佩的
8．desire n. 渴望，欲望
9．press v. 按
10．compute v. 计算
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
1．He was shot three times in the head.
2．There is, in addition, one further point to make.
3．It was an actor whose name escapes me for the moment.
4．Whenever there's a storm, I unplug my computer (compute)．
5．What more could an educator hope for than a student's desire to__learn (learn)．
6．Her motivation for writing was a desire for women to__get (get) the right to higher education.
7．It's necessary to__take (take) action to stop the habit of impulse shopping.
8．It is only by practicing that you can improve your English.
Ⅳ.选词填空
press, flex, shoot, capable, virtual, credible, battery, supply
1．It seemed incredible that she had been there a week already.
2．The country needs a defence capability as insurance against the unexpected.
3．For many years prices have remained virtually unchanged.
4．We are very much aware of the lack of food supplies．
5．Two weeks after we'd planted the seeds, little green shoots started to appear.
6．One kind of the dangerous waste in homes is batteries．
7．He never gets frustrated, even under pressure．
8．My schedule is quite flexible,__so I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
Ⅴ.完成表达
1．In__addition__to__the__classics (除了经典著作), the new e books will include a host of rough guide titles.
2．These resorts remain unbeatable in__terms__of__price (在价格方面)．
3．Thanks__to__the__government (多亏了政府), their living conditions have improved.
Ⅵ.完整表达
1．重要的是要记住，每个人的反应都不一样。(it作形式主语)
It__is__important__to__remember__that__each__person__reacts__differently.
2．她迟到的原因是她今天早上错过了公交车。(表语从句)
The__reason__why__she__was__late__is__that__she__missed__the__bus__this__morning.
3．直到她离开后，我才意识到我是多么想念她。(强调句)
It__was__only__after__she__left__that__I__realized__how__much__I__missed__her.
课后课时作业
较易题(占比70%) 中档题(占比30%) 拔高题(占比0%)
题号 Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ
难度 ★ ★ ★★
Ⅰ 阅读
In April, Uday Bhatia, a student from Delhi, India, visited Bichpuri as a volunteer for a 2 day programme. During his stay, he found that the biggest problem the local children faced was frequent power cuts, which made it difficult for them to study. That left a deep impact on Uday.
Uday came back to Delhi and took immediate action to address the problem. He soon understood that residents of villages like Bichpuri couldn't afford electrical devices. He wanted to find and develop a solution to rural India's power shortage. After 24 attempts, the 18 year old built the solution—Uday Electric—a bulb that can offer a power backup of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut.
Explaining how the bulb works, Uday states that the technology used is very simple. “When the bulb is connected to a power source, energy gets stored in the battery. When the power supply is cut off, the bulb uses the energy stored in the battery to give out light，” he explains.
At first, he built a bulb with a four hour backup. But he wanted to provide a backup of 8－10 hours. Thanks to his love of computer science, he developed a way to change the bulb's brightness, increasing the backup time without increasing the size of the battery. The bulb now comes with settings to change the brightness.
Uday sold each bulb at only Rs 250 (3 dollars) and has so far sold over 7，000 units in many remote villages. But what Uday did went beyond business. He donated 950 units to houses in the poorest areas through a non governmental organisation, bringing joy to those living without electricity. “When I saw the joy on people's faces when their houses were lit up, I felt on top of the world. No feeling could come close to it，” says Uday.
Uday won the Diana Award, which honours “outstanding young people selflessly creating positive social change”. He wishes to bring bulb to as many houses as he can in the coming years.
篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。印度学生Uday Bhatia(乌黛·巴蒂亚)在他参加的一项志愿活动中发现农村频繁停电影响儿童学习，于是他发明了一种可提供近10小时备用电源的灯泡，为无电家庭带去光明。
1．What inspired Uday to invent Uday Electric
A．A study he did at school.
B．A volunteering experience.
C．His interest in computer science.
D．The power cuts he faced every day.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段内容及第二段中的“Uday came back ... address the problem.”可知，Uday在他参加的一项志愿活动中发现农村频繁停电影响儿童学习，这启发了他发明Uday Electric。故选B。
2．What can we learn about Uday Electric
A．It is big and solar powered.
B．It can produce many colours.
C．It can work without batteries.
D．It is affordable and effective.
答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Uday sold each bulb ... many remote villages.(乌黛以每只250卢比(3美元)的价格出售灯泡，到目前为止，已在许多偏远村庄售出7，000多只。)”可知，Uday Electric的销量可观。由此可推知，Uday发明的灯泡是便宜且有效的。故选D。
3．How does Uday sound in Paragraph 5
A．Satisfied. B．Formal.
C．Confident. D．Humorous.
答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中Uday的话“When I saw the joy ... could come close to it (当我看到人们的房子被照亮时他们脸上的喜悦，我感觉自己达到了人生的巅峰。没有什么感觉能比得上)”可推知，Uday对自己所做的事情感到非常满意。故选A。
4．What is the best title for the text
A．A solution to end India's power shortage
B．A young Indian change maker giving back
C．Teen's bright idea lights rural India
D．The inspiring journey of a teenage Indian's success
答案：C
解析：标题判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一个来自印度的年轻人Uday为了解决印度偏远地区频繁停电的问题而发明了一种可以提供近10小时备用电源的灯泡，为无电家庭带去光明的故事。C项(少年的好主意照亮了印度农村)最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ 七选五
The History of the Automobile
The automobile, more commonly known as the car, certainly counts as one of the greatest inventions in human history. __1__
As to who invented the automobile, the answer is not quite so clear cut. While some give credit to Karl Benz, who patented the first gas powered vehicle in 1886, others give the praise to Gottlieb Daimler. Incidentally, the two inventors' companies merged (合并) in 1926 to form the famous Mercedes Benz.
__2__ It was Henry Ford who designed a system of mass production that allowed him to produce cars far more cheaply, which in turn meant he could sell them at lower prices. By 1927, 15 million of Ford's famous all black Model Ts had been produced. Mass car ownership had become a reality.
__3__ Inventors were working on electric vehicles around the same time that gas powered ones were being developed. The first electric car was designed in 1884 by Thomas Parker, the same man who electrified the London Underground. By 1900, electric vehicles were giving gas cars a run for their money. They were quiet, did not give off emissions, and were easier to drive, especially for women. __4__ They were difficult to charge when most people's homes didn't have electricity. They were also rather expensive. In the end, Henry Ford's cheap Model T put an end to interest in electric cars which didn't become popular until the gas shortages and environmental concerns of the late 20th century.
Now, early in the 21st century, we find ourselves on the brink of yet another age in automobile history. Electric cars are set to make the gas guzzler out of date. __5__ Benz, Daimler and Parker would surely be amazed by how far their dreams have come.
A．But why were early electric cars not popular
B．However, they weren't without shortcomings.
C．They were also popular in European countries.
D．It allows people to travel great distances quickly, safely and cheaply.
E．And self driving cars may soon make human drivers a thing of the past.
F．At first, European models were far too expensive for most people to buy.
G．Many people think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but actually that's not the case.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了汽车的历史。
1．答案：D
解析：上文提到汽车是人类历史上最伟大的发明之一，D项(它使人们能够快速、安全、廉价地长途旅行。)承接上文，解释为什么汽车是最伟大的发明之一。 故选D。
2．答案：F
解析：下文提到Henry Ford (亨利·福特)设计了一套大规模生产系统，使他能够以更低的成本生产汽车，F项(起初，欧洲车型太贵了，大多数人都买不起。)引出下文。故选F。
3．答案：G
解析：下文提到在研制汽油动力汽车的同时，发明家们也在研发电动汽车。第一辆电动汽车是由Thomas Parker (托马斯·帕克)于1884年设计的，G项(许多人认为电动汽车是一项新发明，但事实并非如此。)引出下文。故选G。
4．答案：B
解析：上文“They were quiet ... especially for women.”提到电动汽车的优点；下文“They were difficult ... were also rather expensive.”提到电动汽车的缺点，B项(然而，它们并非没有缺点。)承上启下。故选B。
5．答案：E
解析：上文提到现在，在21世纪初，我们发现自己正处于汽车历史上另一个时代的边缘。电动汽车将使耗油量大的汽车过时，E项(自动驾驶汽车可能很快就会让人类司机成为过去。)承接上文，继续展望未来。故选E。
Ⅲ 完形填空
Many years ago, there was a young boy named Daniel who lived in a small village. He was a gifted student with a(n) __1__ for science, but he faced a significant challenge: his family was too poor to __2__ the necessary equipment and resources for his experiments.
__3__， Daniel's determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇). He collected waste materials from the local factory and used them to __4__ temporary lab equipment. His creativity and resourcefulness allowed him to __5__ simple experiments, and he learned a great deal from them.
One day, Daniel heard about a national science competition for students. The winner would receive a(n) __6__ to a well known university. Daniel knew this was a chance to change his life, so he decided to __7__ the competition.
He spent __8__ hours designing and building a unique device that could convert waste materials into renewable energy. Despite numerous setbacks and __9__， Daniel never gave up. He worked tirelessly, refining and improving his invention.
When the day of the __10__ arrived, Daniel presented his invention to the judges. They were impressed by his ingenuity and the potential impact of his invention on the environment. To Daniel's delight, he was __11__ the winner of the competition.
Daniel's victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金) but also __12__ others in his village to pursue their dreams, __13__ their circumstances. His story serves as a __14__ reminder that with determination, creativity, and a little bit of resourcefulness, one can __15__ barriers and achieve great things.
篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Daniel(丹尼尔)热爱科学，但是因家里贫困而无法负担实验所需的设备和资源，于是Daniel收集废弃材料制作设备，还参加了发明比赛，赢得了大学的奖学金，实现了自己的梦想。
1．A.solution B．passion
C．expectation D．examination
答案：B
解析：solution解决方案；passion热情，酷爱；expectation期待；examination考试。根据下文“to pursue his passion”可知，他对科学充满热情。故选B。
2．A.donate B．attract
C．afford D．invent
答案：C
解析：donate捐赠；attract吸引；afford买得起；invent发明。根据上文“his family was too poor”可知，Daniel家里太穷，买不起他的实验所需的设备和资源。故选C。
3．A.However B．Besides
C．Therefore D．Otherwise
答案：A
解析：however然而；besides此外；therefore因此；otherwise否则。上文“his family was too poor ... for his experiments”与下文“Daniel's determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇)”之间为转折关系。故选A。
4．A.introduce B．fix
C．discover D．create
答案：D
解析：introduce介绍；fix修理；discover发现；create创造。根据上文“He collected ... used them to”可知，Daniel用收集来的废弃材料创造临时实验室设备。故选D。
5．A.conduct B．observe
C．question D．construct
答案：A
解析：conduct实施；observe观察；question询问，质疑；construct建造。根据下文“simple experiments”可知，此处指进行实验。故选A。
6．A.introduction B．award
C．reward D．call
答案：B
解析：introduction介绍；award奖学金；reward回报；call电话。根据下文“Daniel's victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金)”可知，获胜者将获得一所著名大学的奖学金。故选B。
7．A.quit B．host
C．escape D．enter
答案：D
解析：quit停止；host主持；escape逃走；enter进入；报名参加。根据下文“Daniel presented his invention to the judges”可知，Daniel决定去参加比赛。故选D。
8．A.limited B．precious
C．countless D．equal
答案：C
解析：limited有限的；precious宝贵的；countless无数的；equal相等的。根据下文“hours designing ... into renewable energy”可知，此处指Daniel花费无数的时间设计和制造了一个独特的装置，这种装置可以把废物转化为可再生能源。故选C。
9．A.successes B．performances
C．opportunities D．failures
答案：D
解析：success成功；performance表现；opportunity机会；failure失败。根据上文“setbacks”以及下文“Daniel never gave up”可知，尽管经历了无数的挫折和失败，Daniel也从未放弃。故选D。
10．A.victory B．competition
C．experiment D．ceremony
答案：B
解析：victory胜利；competition比赛；experiment实验；ceremony仪式。根据下文“Daniel presented his invention to the judges”可知，比赛到来的那天，Daniel展示了自己的发明。故选B。
11．A.discussed B．admitted
C．adjusted D．declared
答案：D
解析：discuss讨论；admit承认；adjust调整；declare宣布。根据下文“the winner of the competition”可知，此处指Daniel被宣布为获胜者。故选D。
12．A.persuaded B．inspired
C．recommended D．allowed
答案：B
解析：persuade说服；inspire鼓舞；recommend推荐；allow允许。根据下文“others in his village to pursue their dreams”可知，Daniel的事迹鼓舞了其他人追求梦想。故选B。
13．A.because of B．in case of
C．regardless of D．in place of
答案：C
解析：句意：丹尼尔的胜利不仅为他赢得了奖学金，也鼓舞了村里的其他人，不管他们的环境如何，都要追求自己的梦想。because of因为；in case of如果；regardless of不管；in place of取代，代替。故选C。
14．A.powerful B．familiar
C．careful D．convenient
答案：A
解析：句意：他的故事有力地提醒我们，只要有决心、有创造力，再加上一点点机智，一个人就能克服障碍，成就伟业。powerful强有力的，有影响力的；familiar熟悉的；careful小心的；convenient方便的。故选A。
15．A.overcome B．welcome
C．forget D．target
答案：A
解析：overcome克服；welcome欢迎；forget忘记；target把……作为攻击目标。根据下文“barriers and achieve great things”可知，此处指克服障碍，成就伟业。故选A。
精深阅读
Tomorrow's menus could feature items prepared with complex cooking techniques and presentation—all at the push of a button. Columbia University mechanical engineers have designed a 3 D printer that can produce and cook dishes at the same time with details at the millimeter scale.
The design combines a multiwavelength laser (激光) cooker, roughly the size of five smart phones piled together, with a microwave oven sized food printer. The system uses various light wavelengths to cook in different ways: a short waved blue laser goes deep inside meat, for example, while infrared beams (红外线光束) brown the surface. As the device's robotic arm places fine layers of chicken puree (酱，糊), a high powered beam moves over them and cooks the meat—with literally laser focused precision. Thus, users can achieve perfect results—say, a machine made burger that varies between rare and well done in a checkerboard pattern.
“It gives you a lot more control and customization，” says Jonathan Blutinger, lead author of the paper and a digital cooking researcher at Columbia. The researchers tested only chicken for this study, but the system can work with other foods as well.
Beyond applying diverse materials and presentation patterns, this type of software controlled setup could someday scan a QR code to automatically prepare dishes tailored to individual eating habits and dietary restrictions, Blutinger says.
The new technology is “astonishing”， says Megan Ross, a food scientist who studies 3 D printing at Ireland's University College Cork. Ross notes that the design is still at a beginning stage and that many technical challenges remain, such as preventing cross pollution between layers of raw and cooked meat. Still, Ross is impressed by the device's ability to produce foods outside the field of conventional cooking. “Is this going to be sold in shops everywhere in the next few years No，” she says. “But everyone has to start somewhere.”
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一款最新设计——可以制作、烹饪菜肴的3D食物打印机。
1．What makes the new design different from a common cooker
A．It works automatically.
B．It is attached to a printer.
C．It cooks the whole of food.
D．It can process various materials.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The design combines ... with a microwave oven sized food printer.(该设计将一个大约有五个智能手机叠在一起那么大的多波长激光炊具和一个微波炉大小的食物打印机相结合。)”可知，新设计不同于普通的炊具是由于其连接着一台食物打印机。故选B。
2．How does the design work
A．By customizing the dishes.
B．By accessing 3 D technology.
C．By turning the food upside down.
D．By using beams of diverse wavelengths.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The system uses ... while infrared beams (红外线光束) brown the surface.(该系统使用不同波长的光以不同的方式烹饪：例如，短波蓝色激光可深入肉类内部，而红外线光束则使肉类表面变成褐色。)”可知，这款设计通过使用不同波长的光束来工作。故选D。
3．What is the new advantage of the design
A．It is more flexible to operate.
B．It can process meat.
C．It avoids cross food pollution.
D．It can be applied to QR code.
答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段“Beyond applying diverse materials ... Blutinger says.(布鲁丁格说，除了应用不同的材料和展示模式外，这种由软件控制的装置有朝一日可以扫描二维码，根据个人的饮食习惯和饮食限制自动准备菜肴。)”可推知，这款设计的新优势是它操作起来更灵活。故选A。
4．What can we infer about the design from Ross' words
A．It makes a meaningful start.
B．It will be well received soon.
C．It goes well with technology.
D．It is well thought of by the public.
答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Ross notes that ... has to start somewhere.’(罗斯指出，这种设计仍处于起步阶段，还存在许多技术挑战，比如防止生肉和熟肉层之间的交叉污染。尽管如此，罗斯还是对该设备在传统烹饪领域之外生产食物的能力印象深刻。‘在接下来的几年里，它会在所有的商店里出售吗？不，’她说。‘但每个人都必须从某个地方开始。’)”可推知，从Ross的话中，我们可以知道，这款设计是一个有意义的开始。故选A。
精深阅读——好词句小练
(一)热词
1．feature v. 以……为特色，以……为主要组成
2．complex adj. 复杂的；复合的
3．apply v. 应用，运用
4．individual adj. 个人的；单独的，个别的
5．impressed adj. 印象深刻的
(二)高频短语
6．a digital cooking researcher 一位数字烹饪研究员
7．scan a QR code 扫描二维码
8．at__a__beginning__stage 在初始阶段
9．cross pollution 交叉污染
10．conventional__cooking 传统烹饪
(三)根据语境填入恰当的内容
11．We have roughly (rough) similar tastes.
12．Organizations such as schools and clubs bind a community together.
13．I am making a multimedia presentation (present) for my science project.
(四)写出下列句子中黑体部分的汉语释义
14．Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. 注意；留意
15．This system sets the pattern for others to follow. 范例
16．The tailor measured me for a new suit, ensuring it would fit perfectly. 裁缝
(五)用方框中单词的正确形式替换下列句子中的黑体部分
diverse，field，restriction
17．He has made significant contributions to the domain of medicine. field
18．In life, there are different kinds of lies and various context in which they're told. diverse
19．There are speed regulations on this part of the road. restrictions
(六)长难句分析
20．Ross notes that the design is still at a beginning stage and that many technical challenges remain, such as preventing cross pollution between layers of raw and cooked meat.
句意：罗斯指出，该设计仍处于起步阶段，仍然存在许多技术挑战，例如防止生肉和熟肉层之间的交叉污染。
分析：主干是Ross__notes__that__...__and__that__...；notes后接两个宾语从句that the design is still at a beginning stage和that many technical challenges remain，当一个动词带有两个或两个以上并列的宾语从句时，第二个that不能省略。
(七)根据所给汉语，完成下列句子
21．She doesn't understand the difference between__right__and__wrong (在对与错之间)．
22．I was__deeply__impressed__by (对……留下深刻印象) the dedication and hard work of the entire team.
(八)仿写句子
23．Is this going to be sold in shops everywhere in the next few years？(被动语态)
仿写：这封信是我的朋友上周寄给我的。
The__letter__was__sent__to__me__by__my__friend__last__week.
精深阅读
Joyce Loaiza, aged 81, lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, she often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. A few miles away, the same voice comforted 83 year old Deanna Dezern when her friend died. In central New York, it plays games and music for 92 year old Marie Broadbent, who is blind and in a hospice (救济院), and in Washington, it helps 83 year old Jan Worrell make new friends.
The women are some of the first in the country to receive the robot ElliQ, whose creators, Intuition Robotics, say it is the only device to use artificial intelligence specifically designed to help many older Americans who live alone.
“It's interesting. You can actually talk to ElliQ，” said Loaiza. “She'll make comments like, ‘I would go outside if I had hands, but I can't hold an umbrella.’”
The robot, which looks like a small table lamp, has an eyeless, mouthless head that lights up and swivels (旋转). It remembers each user's interests and their conversations, helping plan future chats.
ElliQ tells jokes and plays music. On a video screen, it provides tours of cities and museums. It leads exercises, asks about the owner's health and gives reminders to take medications. It can also host video calls and contact relatives, friends or doctors in an emergency. But none of the conversations are heard by the company, with the information staying on each owner's robot.
The idea of ElliQ is for a robot that keeps seniors company by adapting to their individual personality and interests, said Dor Skuler, the CEO of the company. The average user talks with ElliQ more than 30 times daily, even 6 months after receiving it, and more than 90% report lower levels of loneliness, Skuler added.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了ElliQ是一款专为孤独老年人设计的人工智能机器人，能够通过个性化互动、娱乐、健康咨询和提醒服务来降低老年人的孤独感。
1．How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A．By giving examples.
B．By listing numbers.
C．By telling a story.
D．By making comparisons.
答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Joyce Loaiza, aged 81, lives alone ... it helps 83 year old Jan Worrell make new friends.”可知，作者通过提供Joyce Loaiza(乔伊斯·洛艾萨)等几位老年人与ElliQ互动的具体例子来引入主题，展示了机器人在老年人生活中的实际应用。故选A。
2．What is Paragraph 5 about
A．How ElliQ feels.
B．How ElliQ was created.
C．What ElliQ can do.
D．What people think of ElliQ.
答案：C
解析：段落大意题。根据第五段中的“ElliQ tells jokes and plays music ... in an emergency. (ElliQ会讲笑话和播放音乐。在视频屏幕上，它提供城市和博物馆导览。它能带领主人做运动，询问主人的健康状况，并提醒主人服药。它还能进行视频通话，并在紧急情况下联系亲戚、朋友或医生。)”可知，第五段主要讲述了ElliQ的功能。故选C。
3．What can be learned about ElliQ
A．It can lower the levels of complaints.
B．It adapts itself to different users.
C．It offers a connection between the seniors.
D．It can completely replace the company of the family.
答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The idea of ElliQ ... the CEO of the company. (公司首席执行官多尔·斯库勒说，ElliQ的理念是成为一个能够适应老年人个性和兴趣的陪伴型机器人。)”可推知，ElliQ能够根据不同用户的特点进行个性化调整。故选B。
4．What is the best title for the text
A．AI Robot Opens a New World
B．AI Robot Relieves People's Pressure
C．AI Robot Gets Popular with Young People
D．AI Robot Helps Seniors Fight Loneliness
答案：D
解析：标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段中的“The average user ... Skuler added. (斯库勒补充道，平均每位用户每天与ElliQ交谈超过30次，即使在收到它6个月后也是如此，超过90%的用户报告孤独感减少。)”可知，文章通过描述ElliQ如何减少老年人的孤独感，强调了这款AI机器人在帮助老年人方面的作用，因此D项(人工智能机器人帮助老年人对抗孤独)最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
精深阅读——好词句小练
(一)热词
1．female adj. 女性的，妇女的
2．comment n. 评论 v. 评论，发表意见
3．reminder n. 提醒；提醒人的事物
4．contact v. 联系，联络
5．personality n. 个性，性格
(二)高频短语
6．artificial intelligence 人工智能
7．be__designed__to目的是……；被设计用于……
8．in an emergency 在紧急情况下
9．keep__sb__company 陪伴某人
10．adapt__to 适应
(三)根据语境填入恰当的内容
11．I have so many friends, but deep down, underneath, I have a fear of loneliness (lonely)．
12．I specifically (specific) told you not to go near the water!
13．With his luggage packed up, he went out to have a chat with his friends.
(四)写出下列句子中黑体部分的汉语释义
14．Sending advertising by email is very successful as a marketing device.策略
15．She comforted herself with the thought that it would soon be spring.安慰
16．They chatted about the relative advantages of London and Paris as places to live. 相比较而言的
(五)用方框中单词的正确形式替换下列句子中的黑体部分
interest，senior，outside
17．There were only three of us on the advanced course.senior
18．I walked along the outer edge of the track.outside
19．Her main hobbies are music and tennis.interests
(六)长难句分析
20．The robot, which looks like a small table lamp, has an eyeless, mouthless head that lights up and swivels (旋转).
句意：这个机器人看起来像一盏小台灯，拥有一个没有眼睛和嘴巴、可以发光并旋转的头部。
分析：主干是The__robot__has__an__eyeless,__head；which引导非限制性定语从句；that引导定语从句，修饰限定head。
(七)根据所给汉语，完成下列句子
21．With the__sun__shining__brightly (阳光明媚), we decided to go for a picnic in the park.
22．The countries have been at peace for more__than__a__century (超过一个世纪)．
(八)仿写句子
23．It remembers each user's interests and their conversations, helping plan future chats.(现在分词短语作伴随状语)
仿写：她望着窗外，欣赏着美丽的日落。
Looking__out__of__the__window,__she__admired__the__beautiful__sunset.
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WELCOME UNIT
Unit 3 The world of science
单元主题：人与社会——科技发展和科学精神
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
预学检测 单词打卡
自主学习 课文语篇
目录
CONTENTS
1
2
合作探究 课时重点
3
对点练习 巩固所学
4
课后课时作业
5
预学检测 单词打卡
一、阅读单词及词块：写出汉语含义
1．gunpowder n. ______
2．compass n. ______________
3．virtual reality __________
4．wearable tech ___________
5．battery n. ______
火药
指南针，罗盘
虚拟现实
可穿戴技术
电池
二、高频单词：写出英文单词
1．______ v. 按
2．______ v. 射出(光线等)，放射
3．______ n. 渴望，欲望
press
shoot
desire
三、拓展单词：写出英文单词，并尝试写出其词性转换(可查字典)
1．_______ adj. 虚拟的，模拟的→________ adv. 事实上，几乎；虚拟地，模拟地
2．________ adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的→________ adv. 易曲地；柔软地；灵活地→_____ v. 弯曲；屈伸→__________ n. 灵活性；弹性，柔韧性
3．________ v. 计算→_________ n. 电脑；计算机
4．________ adj. 有能力的→_________ n. 能力，才能
virtual
virtually
flexible
flexibly
flex
flexibility
compute
computer
capable
capability
四、熟词生义：写出熟义
stuff 熟义：n. ____________
生义：v. 塞进，填进
五、核心短语：写出英语表达
1．__________ 除此之外，另外
2．______________ 别轻易说决不
东西，物品
in addition
never say never
自主学习 课文语篇
The New Age of Invention
新发明时代
课文三维剖析
Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening, I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose1 new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome, Richard!
Richard: Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here2.
1引导______________从句，修饰__________________
2“It is/was＋n.＋to do sth”句型，其中It是形式主语，真正的主语是________
非限制性定语
Dr Richard Fairhurst
to do sth
采访人：晚上好，欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚的嘉宾是理查德·费尔赫斯特博士，他的新书《新发明时代》刚刚出版。欢迎您，理查德！
理查德：谢谢！很高兴能来到这里。
3引导______从句
4连接两个_________
5引导______从句
6There be句型的__________时态
Interviewer: I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that3 the present day is a new age for inventions, but4 many people might think that5 the great age of invention is over.
Richard: Well, that's an interesting point. There have been6 golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China: gunpowder，papermaking, printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions: the steam engine, the telephone and the radio. And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
宾语
并列分句
宾语
现在完成
采访人：我猜已经有人就书名向您提问了。书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代，但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德：嗯，这个观点很有意思。纵观历史，我们经历过很多发明创造的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。它们永远地改变了世界。而后西方也出现了蒸汽机、电话、广播等伟大的发明。而现在，我们自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
Interviewer: So are most of the new great inventions tech based
Richard: A lot, yes. For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as7 the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments8. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.
7连接并列成分____________，____________和____________
______
8______从句，省略了连接词_____
virtual reality
wearable tech
the flexible
battery
宾语
that
采访人：所以大多数伟大的新发明都是科技产品吗？
理查德：是的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴科技设备与柔性电池技术的进步意味着我们很快会看到更多相关领域的产品研发。此外，得益于不断强化的计算机能力，医药与环境科学也取得了重要进展。
Interviewer: Can you give us some examples
Richard: Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house9. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”10. What's more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco friendly11, too.
9it是形式主语，真正的主语是__________________________________
10with的______结构
11______从句，省略了连接词_____
to create an intelligent walking
house
复合
宾语
that
采访人：您能给我们举几个例子吗？
理查德：当然可以。3D打印机之类的新发明已经应用于制作移植心脏与部分骨骼。在环境领域，建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动，计算机技术则控制着它的“双腿”。此外，太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
Interviewer: Impressive stuff! I've also been told that12 you're an inventor yourself. Is that correct
12引导______从句
宾语
Richard: Yes, I am, but I'm only one member of a big team—most inventors now work as part of big international teams.
采访人：真是了不起的发明！我听说您自己也是个发明家。是这样吗？
理查德：是的。但我只是一个大型团队中的一分子——大多数发明家现在都在大型国际团队中工作。
Interviewer: I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things13
Richard: Most inventions start with recognising a problem that14 needs a solution. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times, which15 much later developed into the car. Now, reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But what16 remains important is that17 we have an incredible desire to think and create, and18 that's the real spirit of invention.
13强调句型的特殊疑问句，强调______
14引导_______从句，修饰________
15引导______________从句
16引导______从句
17引导______从句
18连接两个__________
what
定语
problem
非限制性定语
主语
表语
并列分句
采访人：明白了。那是什么激励着人们进行发明创造呢？
理查德：发现某个需要解决的问题，这是绝大多数发明的起点。古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此，后来演变为汽车。现在，能源供应紧缩与环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过有一点依旧重要，就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望，而这正是真正的发明精神。
Interviewer: One last question. This is the one everyone really wants to know19: will anybody ever invent a time machine
Richard: I think you've been watching too many movies20! Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment! But, as they say, “Never say never！”
19_______从句，修饰________，省略了引导词___________
20_______从句，省略了连接词______，从句使用了_________________
定语
the one
that/which
宾语
that
现在完成进行时
采访人：最后一个问题，也是大家都很想知道的：会有人发明出时光机吗？
理查德：我觉得您是电影看多了！目前还没有类似的发明，而且我认为，我们离这样的发明还远着呢！不过，就像人们说的：“凡事没有绝对！”
(一)填图，感知新旧对比
阅读领悟
candle
firewood
brush
pen
bucket
gas
electric
lamp
earphone
laptop
(二)段意连线
1
2
(三)问题链
1．What's the genre of the text
____________________________________________________________________
2．Who are the two people
____________________________________________________________________
3．What's the topic about
____________________________________________________________________
It's an interview.
The woman is the hostess; the man is the guest.
It's about a book named The New Age of Invention.
合作探究 课时重点
探究一 热词
（一）高频词
1.press v. 按；催促；敦促；逼迫 n. 按；压；报刊；出版社；新闻(界)(教材P33)
pressure n. 压力
press the button 按下按钮
press sb for/to do sth 催促某人做某事
freedom of the press 新闻自由
the Oxford University Press 牛津大学出版社
relieve the pressure 缓解压力
under pressure 承受着压力；被迫；压缩
【语境感知】
①I gave the bell another press.
我又按了一下铃。
②The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.
银行正在催促我们偿还贷款。
③They are pressing us to make a quick decision.
他们正催促我们尽快做决定。
④Under pressure from the public, many regional governments cleaned up their beaches.
迫于公众的压力，许多地区政府对各自的海滩进行了清理。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①If ________ (press), he will admit that he knew about the affair.
②The other workmates are pressing him ________ (speak) against the new plan.
③This can greatly relieve the ________ (press) of limited time and limited resources.
【学会表达】翻译句子
④他正催我答复。
____________________________________________________________________
⑤医生轻轻地按了一下他的肚子。
____________________________________________________________________
pressed
to speak
pressure
He is pressing me for an answer/to give an answer.
The doctor gently pressed his stomach.
2.shoot v. 射出(光线等)，放射 n. 嫩芽，新枝；拍摄；摄影(教材P33)
shoot sb in the leg/head 射中某人腿部/头部
shoot at 向……射击(表示动作，不一定射中)
new green shoots 绿色的新芽
a fashion/video shoot 时装摄影/视频拍摄
【语境感知】
①This is just a toy gun—it doesn't shoot real bullets.
这只是一支玩具枪——不能射真子弹。
②A man was shot in the leg.
一个人被射中腿部。
③They'll shoot at anything that moves.
他们将会向任何移动的物体射击。
④The house has been used for a video shoot.
这座房子曾被用于拍摄视频。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①Tender green ______ (shoot) will appear in February.
②As the birds rise, the hunters shoot ____ them.
③He had been shot ____ the back while trying to escape.
【学会表达】完成句子
④他承认他打中了熊的腿部。
He admitted that he _______________________.
shoots
at
in
had shot the bear in the leg
a strong desire to do sth 迫切想要做某事
a strong desire for sth 迫切想得到某物
desire to do sth 渴望做某事
desire sb to do sth 想要某人做某事
desire that ... 渴望……(宾语从句中的谓语动词用“should＋动词原形”，should可以省略)
3.desire n. 渴望，欲望 v. 渴望 期望；想要(教材P36)
【语境感知】
①She felt an overwhelming desire to return home.
她感到想回家的愿望难以遏制。
②Our country makes every effort to satisfy the people's growing desire for a better life.
我们国家努力满足人民日益增长的对美好生活的愿望。
③He desires that I (should) go abroad for further education.
＝He desires me to go abroad for further education.
他希望我能出国深造。
desire作名词时，后面的名词性从句中通常也用虚拟语气，即“(should＋)动词原形”。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①The public desired that the result _______________ (make) in public.
②Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire _______ (learn) online.
【学会表达】完成句子
③弗雷德觉得很无聊，想要我们和他一起离开。
Fred was bored and _________________ with him.
④他们似乎已经失去了对生活的渴望。
They seem to have lost _____________ life.
(should) be made
to learn
desired us to leave
their desire for
【语境感知】
The virtual reality experience was so immersive that it virtually transported me to another world.
虚拟现实体验是如此身临其境，它几乎把我带到另一个世界。
（二）拓展词
4.virtual adj. 虚拟的，模拟的→________ adv. 事实上，几乎；虚拟地，模拟地
virtually
【语境感知】
With his flexed muscles and flexible body, he flexibly performed the yoga poses, showcasing remarkable flexibility.
凭借弯曲的肌肉和灵活的身体，他灵活地完成了瑜伽姿势，展示了非凡的柔韧性。
5.flexible adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的→________ adv. 易曲地，柔软地；灵活地→_____
v. 弯曲，屈伸→_________ n. 灵活性；弹性，柔韧性
flexibly
flex
flexibility
【语境感知】
Her capability for organization is excellent, so she is capable of solving the problem.
她的组织能力十分优秀，所以她有能力解决这个问题。
6.capable adj. 有能力的→_________ n. 能力，才能
capability
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①Age affects the range of a person's ___________ (capable)．
②Times become more ________ (flex) off season, especially in the smaller provincial museums.
【学会表达】完成句子
③今年的结果几乎和去年的一样。
This year's results _____________________ last year's.
④安妮很聪明，能够轻易地通过考试。
Anne was intelligent and ________________________ with ease.
capabilities
flexible
are virtually the same as
capable of passing her exams
【语境感知】
①I don't know how you can eat that stuff!
我不明白你怎么能吃那种东西！
②The fridge is stuffed to bursting.
冰箱满得都快撑破了。
（三）熟词生义
7.stuff [熟义] n. 东西，物品 [生义] v. ____________
塞进，填进
【学会理解】同义词替换
①What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet？___________
【学会表达】翻译句子
②他两手插在口袋里。
____________________________________________________________________
thing 东西
His hands were stuffed in his pockets.
探究二 短语
8.in addition 除此之外，另外( 教材P35)
in addition和in addition to的区别：
(1)in addition可用于句首、句中或句尾，用于句首或句中时需用逗号隔开；单独使用时，在句中作状语。
(2)in addition to意为“除……以外(还)”，其后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语，相当于as well as和besides。
【语境感知】
①In addition, I am also a good photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
此外，我还擅长摄影，这也许对一些文章有用。
②Harry, you can't go out since you haven't finished your homework; in addition, there is going to be a heavy rain tonight.
哈里，既然你还没完成家庭作业，你不能出去；而且今晚有大雨。
③In addition to taking regular exercise every day, the retired professor took up many hobbies such as gardening and photography.
除了每天有规律地锻炼之外，这位退休的教授还有许多爱好，如园艺、摄影等。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①In addition to _______ (store) data, we must also be able to collect other information.
②____ addition, we'll discuss the question of payment.
③He plays classical music, as well ___ pop and jazz.
【学会表达】翻译句子
④除了输入基本信息外，我们还需要记录他们的薪水。
___________________________________________________________________
⑤此外，电脑也对他们的学习和工作有很大帮助。
____________________________________________________________________
storing
In
as
In addition to entering the basic information, we also need to record their salary.
In addition, the computer is also very helpful for their study and work.
探究三 长难句分析
9.In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house．(教材P35)
在环境领域，建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。
【分析】 it为形式主语，真正的主语是后面动词不定式短语to create an intelligent walking house。
当动词不定式(短语)作主语时，常用it作形式主语，将不定式(短语)后置。
it作形式主语：
It＋be＋形容词(possible, strange, natural, important ...)＋to do/that ...
It＋be＋过去分词(said, thought, believed, supposed, reported, estimated ...)＋that ...
It＋be＋名词短语(a pity, a fact, a wonder, an honor, no wonder ...)＋to do/that ...
It＋不及物动词(happen, occur ...)＋that ...
【语境感知】
①It is necessary to master a foreign language.
掌握一门外语是必要的。
②It is obvious that China can make a difference in the world today and tomorrow.
很明显，中国能在今天，甚至以后的世界发挥影响力。
③It is said that the black hole can swallow anything around, for example, the star.
据说黑洞可以将周围的一切事物吞掉，如星星。
④It is really an honor that a complete stranger would go out of his way for someone he has never met before.
一个素不相识的人特地来帮助素未谋面的人，真是让人敬佩。
⑤It happens that the prettiest birds are the worst singers.
碰巧，最漂亮的鸟唱得最差。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①____ is wrong to lie to her.
②It was thought _____ the earth was square.
③It is sad ________ (grow) old, but great to mature.
【学会表达】完成句子
④至于说普通话，最好多注意发音。
As for speaking Mandarin, it's better _____________________ the pronunciation.
It
that
to grow
to pay much attention to
10.So what is it that inspires us to invent things？(教材P36)
那是什么激励着人们进行发明创造呢？
【分析】 What is it that是强调句型的特殊疑问句结构，是对主语进行提问和强调。
强调句型：
基本结构：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who(被强调部分是主语且是人时也可以用who)＋其他部分
一般疑问句结构：Is/Was it＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他部分？
特殊疑问句结构：特殊疑问词(被强调部分)＋is/was it＋that＋其他部分？
not ... until ... 强调句结构：It is/was not until ... ＋that＋其他部分
【语境感知】
①It is tomorrow that the meeting will take place.
会议将在明天举行。
②Was it because Jack came late for school that Mr Smith got angry
是因为杰克上学迟到史密斯老师才生气的吗？
③Who was it that prevented him from coming in time
是谁使得他没及时到达？
强调句去掉it is/was和that/who之后，对于句子的完整性不造成影响，这也是与其他句子区分的一个重要标志。
It was at 8：00 o'clock that he arrived in Beijing. (强调句型)
他是在8点钟到达北京的。
It was 8 o'clock when he arrived in Beijing. (时间状语从句)
他到达北京时8点了。
④Bach died in 1750, but it was not until the early 19th century that his musical gift was fully recognised.
巴赫于1750年去世，但直到19世纪初他的音乐天赋才完全得到认可。
【学会运用】单句语法填空
①It is for 3 hours _____ he has waited for you.
②It will be 3 hours ________ he comes back.
③It was not _____ he took off his dark glasses _____ I realized he was a famous singer.
【学会表达】句型转换
④He didn't go to bed until his mother came back.
→____________________________________ he went to bed.(强调句型)
that
before
until
that
It was not until his mother came back that
对点练习 巩固所学
Ⅰ.匹配词义
a.匹配下列单词和词块的词义
( )1.virtual reality A．n. 指南针，罗盘
( ) 2.gunpowder B．n. 电池
( ) 3.wearable tech C．n. 火药
( ) 4.battery D．可穿戴技术
( ) 5.compass E．虚拟现实
E
C
D
B
A
b.匹配下列短语的词义
( )6.thanks to A.和；以及
( )7.never say never B．就……(方面)而言；从……角度来看
( ) 8.as well as C．别轻易说决不
( ) 9.in addition D．除此之外，另外
( ) 10.in terms of E．多亏；由于
E
C
A
D
B
Ⅱ.默写单词
1．_______ adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的
2．________ adj. 有能力的
3．_______ adj. 虚拟的，模拟的
4．______ v. 射出(光线等)，放射
5．_________ adj. 聪明的；有智力的；智能的
6．_____ n. 东西，物品
7．__________ adj. 给人印象深刻的，令人钦佩的
8．______ n. 渴望，欲望
9．______ v. 按
10．________ v. 计算
flexible
capable
virtual
shoot
intelligent
stuff
impressive
desire
press
compute
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
1．He was shot three times ____ the head.
2．There is, ____ addition, one further point to make.
3．It was an actor _______ name escapes me for the moment.
4．Whenever there's a storm, I unplug my __________ (compute)．
5．What more could an educator hope for than a student's desire ________ (learn)．
6．Her motivation for writing was a desire for women ______ (get) the right to higher education.
7．It's necessary ________ (take) action to stop the habit of impulse shopping.
8．It is only by practicing _____ you can improve your English.
in
in
whose
computer
to learn
to get
to take
that
Ⅳ.选词填空
press, flex, shoot, capable, virtual, credible, battery, supply
1．It seemed _________ that she had been there a week already.
2．The country needs a defence _________ as insurance against the unexpected.
3．For many years prices have remained ________ unchanged.
4．We are very much aware of the lack of food ________．
incredible
capability
virtually
supplies
5．Two weeks after we'd planted the seeds, little green ______ started to appear.
6．One kind of the dangerous waste in homes is ________．
7．He never gets frustrated, even under ________．
8．My schedule is quite _______， so I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
shoots
batteries
pressure
flexible
Ⅴ.完成表达
1．______________________ (除了经典著作), the new e books will include a host of rough guide titles.
2．These resorts remain unbeatable _______________ (在价格方面)．
3．______________________ (多亏了政府), their living conditions have improved.
In addition to the classics
in terms of price
Thanks to the government
Ⅵ.完整表达
1．重要的是要记住，每个人的反应都不一样。(it作形式主语)
____________________________________________________________________
2．她迟到的原因是她今天早上错过了公交车。(表语从句)
____________________________________________________________________
3．直到她离开后，我才意识到我是多么想念她。(强调句)
____________________________________________________________________
It is important to remember that each person reacts differently.
The reason why she was late is that she missed the bus this morning.
It was only after she left that I realized how much I missed her.
课后课时作业
较易题(占比70%) 中档题(占比30%) 拔高题(占比0%)
Ⅰ 阅读
In April, Uday Bhatia, a student from Delhi, India, visited Bichpuri as a volunteer for a 2 day programme. During his stay, he found that the biggest problem the local children faced was frequent power cuts, which made it difficult for them to study. That left a deep impact on Uday.
题号 Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ
难度 ★ ★ ★★
Uday came back to Delhi and took immediate action to address the problem. He soon understood that residents of villages like Bichpuri couldn't afford electrical devices. He wanted to find and develop a solution to rural India's power shortage. After 24 attempts, the 18 year old built the solution—Uday Electric—a bulb that can offer a power backup of almost 10 hours in case of a power cut.
Explaining how the bulb works, Uday states that the technology used is very simple. “When the bulb is connected to a power source, energy gets stored in the battery. When the power supply is cut off, the bulb uses the energy stored in the battery to give out light，” he explains.
At first, he built a bulb with a four hour backup. But he wanted to provide a backup of 8－10 hours. Thanks to his love of computer science, he developed a way to change the bulb's brightness, increasing the backup time without increasing the size of the battery. The bulb now comes with settings to change the brightness.
Uday sold each bulb at only Rs 250 (3 dollars) and has so far sold over 7，000 units in many remote villages. But what Uday did went beyond business. He donated 950 units to houses in the poorest areas through a non governmental organisation, bringing joy to those living without electricity. “When I saw the joy on people's faces when their houses were lit up, I felt on top of the world. No feeling could come close to it，” says Uday.
Uday won the Diana Award, which honours “outstanding young people selflessly creating positive social change”. He wishes to bring bulb to as many houses as he can in the coming years.
篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。印度学生Uday Bhatia(乌黛·巴蒂亚)在他参加的一项志愿活动中发现农村频繁停电影响儿童学习，于是他发明了一种可提供近10小时备用电源的灯泡，为无电家庭带去光明。
1．What inspired Uday to invent Uday Electric
A．A study he did at school.
B．A volunteering experience.
C．His interest in computer science.
D．The power cuts he faced every day.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段内容及第二段中的“Uday came back ... address the problem.”可知，Uday在他参加的一项志愿活动中发现农村频繁停电影响儿童学习，这启发了他发明Uday Electric。故选B。
2．What can we learn about Uday Electric
A．It is big and solar powered.
B．It can produce many colours.
C．It can work without batteries.
D．It is affordable and effective.
解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Uday sold each bulb ... many remote villages.(乌黛以每只250卢比(3美元)的价格出售灯泡，到目前为止，已在许多偏远村庄售出7，000多只。)”可知，Uday Electric的销量可观。由此可推知，Uday发明的灯泡是便宜且有效的。故选D。
3．How does Uday sound in Paragraph 5
A．Satisfied. B．Formal.
C．Confident. D．Humorous.
解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中Uday的话“When I saw the joy ... could come close to it (当我看到人们的房子被照亮时他们脸上的喜悦，我感觉自己达到了人生的巅峰。没有什么感觉能比得上)”可推知，Uday对自己所做的事情感到非常满意。故选A。
4．What is the best title for the text
A．A solution to end India's power shortage
B．A young Indian change maker giving back
C．Teen's bright idea lights rural India
D．The inspiring journey of a teenage Indian's success
解析：标题判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一个来自印度的年轻人Uday为了解决印度偏远地区频繁停电的问题而发明了一种可以提供近10小时备用电源的灯泡，为无电家庭带去光明的故事。C项(少年的好主意照亮了印度农村)最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ 七选五
The History of the Automobile
The automobile, more commonly known as the car, certainly counts as one of the greatest inventions in human history. __1__
As to who invented the automobile, the answer is not quite so clear cut. While some give credit to Karl Benz, who patented the first gas powered vehicle in 1886, others give the praise to Gottlieb Daimler. Incidentally, the two inventors' companies merged (合并) in 1926 to form the famous Mercedes Benz.
__2__ It was Henry Ford who designed a system of mass production that allowed him to produce cars far more cheaply, which in turn meant he could sell them at lower prices. By 1927, 15 million of Ford's famous all black Model Ts had been produced. Mass car ownership had become a reality.
__3__ Inventors were working on electric vehicles around the same time that gas powered ones were being developed. The first electric car was designed in 1884 by Thomas Parker, the same man who electrified the London Underground. By 1900, electric vehicles were giving gas cars a run for their money. They were quiet, did not give off emissions, and were easier to drive, especially for women. __4__ They were difficult to charge when most people's homes didn't have electricity. They were also rather expensive. In the end, Henry Ford's cheap Model T put an end to interest in electric cars which didn't become popular until the gas shortages and environmental concerns of the late 20th century.
Now, early in the 21st century, we find ourselves on the brink of yet another age in automobile history. Electric cars are set to make the gas guzzler out of date. __5__ Benz, Daimler and Parker would surely be amazed by how far their dreams have come.
A．But why were early electric cars not popular
B．However, they weren't without shortcomings.
C．They were also popular in European countries.
D．It allows people to travel great distances quickly, safely and cheaply.
E．And self driving cars may soon make human drivers a thing of the past.
F．At first, European models were far too expensive for most people to buy.
G．Many people think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but actually that's not the case.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了汽车的历史。
1．答案：D
解析：上文提到汽车是人类历史上最伟大的发明之一，D项(它使人们能够快速、安全、廉价地长途旅行。)承接上文，解释为什么汽车是最伟大的发明之一。 故选D。
2．答案：F
解析：下文提到Henry Ford (亨利·福特)设计了一套大规模生产系统，使他能够以更低的成本生产汽车，F项(起初，欧洲车型太贵了，大多数人都买不起。)引出下文。故选F。
3．答案： G
解析：下文提到在研制汽油动力汽车的同时，发明家们也在研发电动汽车。第一辆电动汽车是由Thomas Parker (托马斯·帕克)于1884年设计的，G项(许多人认为电动汽车是一项新发明，但事实并非如此。)引出下文。故选G。
4．答案：B
解析：上文“They were quiet ... especially for women.”提到电动汽车的优点；下文“They were difficult ... were also rather expensive.”提到电动汽车的缺点，B项(然而，它们并非没有缺点。)承上启下。故选B。
5．答案：E
解析：上文提到现在，在21世纪初，我们发现自己正处于汽车历史上另一个时代的边缘。电动汽车将使耗油量大的汽车过时，E项(自动驾驶汽车可能很快就会让人类司机成为过去。)承接上文，继续展望未来。故选E。
Ⅲ 完形填空
Many years ago, there was a young boy named Daniel who lived in a small village. He was a gifted student with a(n) __1__ for science, but he faced a significant challenge: his family was too poor to __2__ the necessary equipment and resources for his experiments.
__3__， Daniel's determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇). He collected waste materials from the local factory and used them to __4__ temporary lab equipment. His creativity and resourcefulness allowed him to __5__ simple experiments, and he learned a great deal from them.
One day, Daniel heard about a national science competition for students. The winner would receive a(n) __6__ to a well known university. Daniel knew this was a chance to change his life, so he decided to __7__ the competition.
He spent __8__ hours designing and building a unique device that could convert waste materials into renewable energy. Despite numerous setbacks and __9__， Daniel never gave up. He worked tirelessly, refining and improving his invention.
When the day of the __10__ arrived, Daniel presented his invention to the judges. They were impressed by his ingenuity and the potential impact of his invention on the environment. To Daniel's delight, he was __11__ the winner of the competition.
篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Daniel(丹尼尔)热爱科学，但是因家里贫困而无法负担实验所需的设备和资源，于是Daniel收集废弃材料制作设备，还参加了发明比赛，赢得了大学的奖学金，实现了自己的梦想。
Daniel's victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金) but also __12__ others in his village to pursue their dreams, __13__ their circumstances. His story serves as a __14__ reminder that with determination, creativity, and a little bit of resourcefulness, one can __15__ barriers and achieve great things.
1．A.solution B．passion
C．expectation D．examination
解析：solution解决方案；passion热情，酷爱；expectation期待；examination考试。根据下文“to pursue his passion”可知，他对科学充满热情。故选B。
2．A.donate B．attract
C．afford D．invent
解析：sdonate捐赠；attract吸引；afford买得起；invent发明。根据上文“his family was too poor”可知，Daniel家里太穷，买不起他的实验所需的设备和资源。故选C。
3．A.However B．Besides
C．Therefore D．Otherwise
解析：however然而；besides此外；therefore因此；otherwise否则。上文“his family was too poor ... for his experiments”与下文“Daniel's determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇)”之间为转折关系。故选A。
4．A.introduce B．fix
C．discover D．create
解析：introduce介绍；fix修理；discover发现；create创造。根据上文“He collected ... used them to”可知，Daniel用收集来的废弃材料创造临时实验室设备。故选D。
5．A.conduct B．observe
C．question D．construct
解析：conduct实施；observe观察；question询问，质疑；construct建造。根据下文“simple experiments”可知，此处指进行实验。故选A。
6．A.introduction B．award
C．reward D．call
解析：introduction介绍；award奖学金；reward回报；call电话。根据下文“Daniel's victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金)”可知，获胜者将获得一所著名大学的奖学金。故选B。
7．A.quit B．host
C．escape D．enter
解析：quit停止；host主持；escape逃走；enter进入；报名参加。根据下文“Daniel presented his invention to the judges”可知，Daniel决定去参加比赛。故选D。
8．A.limited B．precious
C．countless D．equal
解析：limited有限的；precious宝贵的；countless无数的；equal相等的。根据下文“hours designing ... into renewable energy”可知，此处指Daniel花费无数的时间设计和制造了一个独特的装置，这种装置可以把废物转化为可再生能源。故选C。
9．A.successes B．performances
C．opportunities D．failures
解析：success成功；performance表现；opportunity机会；failure失败。根据上文“setbacks”以及下文“Daniel never gave up”可知，尽管经历了无数的挫折和失败，Daniel也从未放弃。故选D。
10．A.victory B．competition
C．experiment D．ceremony
解析：victory胜利；competition比赛；experiment实验；ceremony仪式。根据下文“Daniel presented his invention to the judges”可知，比赛到来的那天，Daniel展示了自己的发明。故选B。
11．A.discussed B．admitted
C．adjusted D．declared
解析：discuss讨论；admit承认；adjust调整；declare宣布。根据下文“the winner of the competition”可知，此处指Daniel被宣布为获胜者。故选D。
12．A.persuaded B．inspired
C．recommended D．allowed
解析：persuade说服；inspire鼓舞；recommend推荐；allow允许。根据下文“others in his village to pursue their dreams”可知，Daniel的事迹鼓舞了其他人追求梦想。故选B。
13．A.because of B．in case of
C．regardless of D．in place of
解析：句意：丹尼尔的胜利不仅为他赢得了奖学金，也鼓舞了村里的其他人，不管他们的环境如何，都要追求自己的梦想。because of因为；in case of如果；regardless of不管；in place of取代，代替。故选C。
14．A.powerful B．familiar
C．careful D．convenient
解析：句意：他的故事有力地提醒我们，只要有决心、有创造力，再加上一点点机智，一个人就能克服障碍，成就伟业。powerful强有力的，有影响力的；familiar熟悉的；careful小心的；convenient方便的。故选A。
15．A.overcome B．welcome
C．forget D．target
解析：overcome克服；welcome欢迎；forget忘记；target把……作为攻击目标。根据下文“barriers and achieve great things”可知，此处指克服障碍，成就伟业。故选A。
Tomorrow's menus could feature items prepared with complex cooking techniques and presentation—all at the push of a button. Columbia University mechanical engineers have designed a 3 D printer that can produce and cook dishes at the same time with details at the millimeter scale.
精深阅读
The design combines a multiwavelength laser (激光) cooker, roughly the size of five smart phones piled together, with a microwave oven sized food printer. The system uses various light wavelengths to cook in different ways: a short waved blue laser goes deep inside meat, for example, while infrared beams (红外线光束) brown the surface. As the device's robotic arm places fine layers of chicken puree (酱，糊), a high powered beam moves over them and cooks the meat—with literally laser focused precision. Thus, users can achieve perfect results—say, a machine made burger that varies between rare and well done in a checkerboard pattern.
“It gives you a lot more control and customization，” says Jonathan Blutinger, lead author of the paper and a digital cooking researcher at Columbia. The researchers tested only chicken for this study, but the system can work with other foods as well.
Beyond applying diverse materials and presentation patterns, this type of software controlled setup could someday scan a QR code to automatically prepare dishes tailored to individual eating habits and dietary restrictions, Blutinger says.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一款最新设计——可以制作、烹饪菜肴的3D食物打印机。
The new technology is “astonishing”， says Megan Ross, a food scientist who studies 3 D printing at Ireland's University College Cork. Ross notes that the design is still at a beginning stage and that many technical challenges remain, such as preventing cross pollution between layers of raw and cooked meat. Still, Ross is impressed by the device's ability to produce foods outside the field of conventional cooking. “Is this going to be sold in shops everywhere in the next few years No，” she says. “But everyone has to start somewhere.”
1．What makes the new design different from a common cooker
A．It works automatically.
B．It is attached to a printer.
C．It cooks the whole of food.
D．It can process various materials.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The design combines ... with a microwave oven sized food printer.(该设计将一个大约有五个智能手机叠在一起那么大的多波长激光炊具和一个微波炉大小的食物打印机相结合。)”可知，新设计不同于普通的炊具是由于其连接着一台食物打印机。故选B。
2．How does the design work
A．By customizing the dishes.
B．By accessing 3 D technology.
C．By turning the food upside down.
D．By using beams of diverse wavelengths.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The system uses ... while infrared beams (红外线光束) brown the surface.(该系统使用不同波长的光以不同的方式烹饪：例如，短波蓝色激光可深入肉类内部，而红外线光束则使肉类表面变成褐色。)”可知，这款设计通过使用不同波长的光束来工作。故选D。
3．What is the new advantage of the design
A．It is more flexible to operate.
B．It can process meat.
C．It avoids cross food pollution.
D．It can be applied to QR code.
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段“Beyond applying diverse materials ... Blutinger says.(布鲁丁格说，除了应用不同的材料和展示模式外，这种由软件控制的装置有朝一日可以扫描二维码，根据个人的饮食习惯和饮食限制自动准备菜肴。)”可推知，这款设计的新优势是它操作起来更灵活。故选A。
4．What can we infer about the design from Ross' words
A．It makes a meaningful start. B．It will be well received soon.
C．It goes well with technology. D．It is well thought of by the public.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Ross notes that ... has to start somewhere.’(罗斯指出，这种设计仍处于起步阶段，还存在许多技术挑战，比如防止生肉和熟肉层之间的交叉污染。尽管如此，罗斯还是对该设备在传统烹饪领域之外生产食物的能力印象深刻。‘在接下来的几年里，它会在所有的商店里出售吗？不，’她说。‘但每个人都必须从某个地方开始。’)”可推知，从Ross的话中，我们可以知道，这款设计是一个有意义的开始。故选A。
精深阅读——好词句小练
(一)热词
1．______ v. 以……为特色，以……为主要组成
2．complex adj. _______________
3． ______ v. 应用，运用
4．individual adj. ________________________
5． _________ adj. 印象深刻的
feature
复杂的；复合的
apply
个人的；单独的，个别的
impressed
(二)高频短语
6．a digital cooking researcher ____________________
7．scan a QR code ____________
8． _________________ 在初始阶段
9．cross pollution __________
10． ___________________ 传统烹饪
一位数字烹饪研究员
扫描二维码
at a beginning stage
交叉污染
conventional cooking
(三)根据语境填入恰当的内容
11．We have _________ (rough) similar tastes.
12．Organizations such ___ schools and clubs bind a community together.
13．I am making a multimedia ____________ (present) for my science project.
roughly
as
presentation
(四)写出下列句子中黑体部分的汉语释义
14．Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. _______
______
15．This system sets the pattern for others to follow. _______
16．The tailor measured me for a new suit, ensuring it would fit perfectly. _______
注意；
留意
范例
裁缝
(五)用方框中单词的正确形式替换下列句子中的黑体部分
diverse，field，restriction
17．He has made significant contributions to the domain of medicine. ______
18．In life, there are different kinds of lies and various context in which they're told. _______
19．There are speed regulations on this part of the road. __________
field
diverse
restrictions
(六)长难句分析
20．Ross notes that the design is still at a beginning stage and that many technical challenges remain, such as preventing cross pollution between layers of raw and cooked meat.
句意：罗斯指出，该设计仍处于起步阶段，仍然存在许多技术挑战，例如防止生肉和熟肉层之间的交叉污染。
分析：主干是_________________________；notes后接两个______从句that the design is still at a beginning stage和that many technical challenges remain，当一个动词带有两个或两个以上并列的______从句时，第二个that不能省略。
Ross notes that ... and that ...
宾语
宾语
(七)根据所给汉语，完成下列句子
21．She doesn't understand the difference ____________________ (在对与错之间)．
22．I ______________________(对……留下深刻印象) the dedication and hard work of the entire team.
(八)仿写句子
23．Is this going to be sold in shops everywhere in the next few years？(被动语态)
仿写：这封信是我的朋友上周寄给我的。
______________________________________________________________________
between right and wrong
was deeply impressed by
The letter was sent to me by my friend last week.
Joyce Loaiza, aged 81, lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, she often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. A few miles away, the same voice comforted 83 year old Deanna Dezern when her friend died. In central New York, it plays games and music for 92 year old Marie Broadbent, who is blind and in a hospice (救济院), and in Washington, it helps 83 year old Jan Worrell make new friends.
精深阅读
The women are some of the first in the country to receive the robot ElliQ, whose creators, Intuition Robotics, say it is the only device to use artificial intelligence specifically designed to help many older Americans who live alone.
“It's interesting. You can actually talk to ElliQ，” said Loaiza. “She'll make comments like, ‘I would go outside if I had hands, but I can't hold an umbrella.’”
The robot, which looks like a small table lamp, has an eyeless, mouthless head that lights up and swivels (旋转). It remembers each user's interests and their conversations, helping plan future chats.
ElliQ tells jokes and plays music. On a video screen, it provides tours of cities and museums. It leads exercises, asks about the owner's health and gives reminders to take medications. It can also host video calls and contact relatives, friends or doctors in an emergency. But none of the conversations are heard by the company, with the information staying on each owner's robot.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了ElliQ是一款专为孤独老年人设计的人工智能机器人，能够通过个性化互动、娱乐、健康咨询和提醒服务来降低老年人的孤独感。
The idea of ElliQ is for a robot that keeps seniors company by adapting to their individual personality and interests, said Dor Skuler, the CEO of the company. The average user talks with ElliQ more than 30 times daily, even 6 months after receiving it, and more than 90% report lower levels of loneliness, Skuler added.
1．How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers.
C．By telling a story. D．By making comparisons.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“Joyce Loaiza, aged 81, lives alone ... it helps 83 year old Jan Worrell make new friends.”可知，作者通过提供Joyce Loaiza(乔伊斯·洛艾萨)等几位老年人与ElliQ互动的具体例子来引入主题，展示了机器人在老年人生活中的实际应用。故选A。
2．What is Paragraph 5 about
A．How ElliQ feels. B．How ElliQ was created.
C．What ElliQ can do. D．What people think of ElliQ.
解析：段落大意题。根据第五段中的“ElliQ tells jokes and plays music ... in an emergency. (ElliQ会讲笑话和播放音乐。在视频屏幕上，它提供城市和博物馆导览。它能带领主人做运动，询问主人的健康状况，并提醒主人服药。它还能进行视频通话，并在紧急情况下联系亲戚、朋友或医生。)”可知，第五段主要讲述了ElliQ的功能。故选C。
3．What can be learned about ElliQ
A．It can lower the levels of complaints.
B．It adapts itself to different users.
C．It offers a connection between the seniors.
D．It can completely replace the company of the family.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The idea of ElliQ ... the CEO of the company. (公司首席执行官多尔·斯库勒说，ElliQ的理念是成为一个能够适应老年人个性和兴趣的陪伴型机器人。)”可推知，ElliQ能够根据不同用户的特点进行个性化调整。故选B。
4．What is the best title for the text
A．AI Robot Opens a New World
B．AI Robot Relieves People's Pressure
C．AI Robot Gets Popular with Young People
D．AI Robot Helps Seniors Fight Loneliness
解析：标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段中的“The average user ... Skuler added. (斯库勒补充道，平均每位用户每天与ElliQ交谈超过30次，即使在收到它6个月后也是如此，超过90%的用户报告孤独感减少。)”可知，文章通过描述ElliQ如何减少老年人的孤独感，强调了这款AI机器人在帮助老年人方面的作用，因此D项(人工智能机器人帮助老年人对抗孤独)最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
精深阅读——好词句小练
(一)热词
1．female adj. ________________
2． ________ n. 评论 v. 评论，发表意见
3． ________ n. 提醒；提醒人的事物
4．contact v. ___________
5．__________ n. 个性，性格
女性的，妇女的
comment
reminder
联系，联络
personality
(二)高频短语
6．artificial intelligence _________
7． _____________目的是……；被设计用于……
8．in an emergency ______________
9． _______________ 陪伴某人
10． ________适应
人工智能
be designed to
在紧急情况下
keep sb company
adapt to
(三)根据语境填入恰当的内容
11．I have so many friends, but deep down, underneath, I have a fear of __________(lonely)．
12．I __________ (specific) told you not to go near the water!
13．With his luggage packed up, he went out to have a chat _____ his friends.
loneliness
specifically
with
(四)写出下列句子中黑体部分的汉语释义
14．Sending advertising by email is very successful as a marketing device._______
15．She comforted herself with the thought that it would soon be spring. _______
16．They chatted about the relative advantages of London and Paris as places to live. ______________
策略
安慰
相比较而言的
(五)用方框中单词的正确形式替换下列句子中的黑体部分
interest，senior，outside
17．There were only three of us on the advanced course._______
18．I walked along the outer edge of the track. _______
19．Her main hobbies are music and tennis. _______
senior
outside
interests
(六)长难句分析
20．The robot, which looks like a small table lamp, has an eyeless, mouthless head that lights up and swivels (旋转).
句意：这个机器人看起来像一盏小台灯，拥有一个没有眼睛和嘴巴、可以发光并旋转的头部。
分析：主干是___________________________；which引导______________从句；that引导_______从句，修饰限定_______。
The robot has an eyeless, head
非限制性定语
定语
head
(七)根据所给汉语，完成下列句子
21．With _____________________ (阳光明媚), we decided to go for a picnic in the park.
22．The countries have been at peace for __________________ (超过一个世纪)．
the sun shining brightly
more than a century
(八)仿写句子
23．It remembers each user's interests and their conversations, helping plan future chats.(现在分词短语作伴随状语)
仿写：她望着窗外，欣赏着美丽的日落。
____________________________________________________________________
Looking out of the window, she admired the beautiful sunset.
