外研版高中英语必修第三册Unit 3 The world of science Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas课件
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主题语境：科学发展与科学精神
In 1969，Tu Youyou was chosen to establish① a team to find a cure for malaria—a disease that killed millions of② people every year.Across the world，scientists had been trying to find a cure③.They tested more than 240，000 chemicals with no success.However，Tu Youyou had an idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret.[1] She studied ancient Chinese medical literature and visited experts in traditional Chinese medicine.She researched hundreds of traditional recipes connected to anti-malarial cures.Then Tu Youyou and her team began using modern research methods to study these Chinese herbs one by one④.
This was not an easy task.The reason why this was difficult was that the team had limited resources. [2]They did not have enough staff，and the laboratory in which they worked had poor air quality.[3] However，after hundreds of failed experiments，they eventually came across⑤ a promising chemical.It worked well in experiments on animals，but they had to know if it was safe for humans.Tu Youyou bravely volunteered⑥ to be the first human subject when they were ready to start testing and the rest of her team followed her.The test was a success⑦.The medicine they discovered，artemisinin，has now become the world's most effective drug for fighting malaria.
词汇积累 佳句背诵
①establish v.建立，设立；确立
②millions of 数百万的；无数的
③cure v.治愈；治疗(疾病)→ n.疗法；措施[词类活用]
④one by one 一个接一个
⑤come across 偶遇，偶然发现
⑥volunteer n.志愿者；志愿兵→v.自愿做[词类活用]
⑦success n.成功→成功的事物[熟词生义] [1]However，Tu Youyou had an idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret.(that引导同位语从句)
然而，屠呦呦认为中药可能会起作用。
[2]The reason why this was difficult was that the team had limited resources.(the reason why...is /was that...……的原因是……)
这项任务不容易的原因是团队资源有限。
[3]They did not have enough staff，and the laboratory in which they worked had poor air quality.(“介词＋关系代词”引导定语从句)
他们没有足够的工作人员，工作的实验室空气质量很差。
【原文呈现】
The New Age of Invention
Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages.This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst[1]，whose newbook The New Age of Invention has just been published[2].Welcome，Richard!
[1]此处使用了将来进行时，表示将来某时正在进行的或持续的动作。
[2]whose引导非限制性定语从句，whose在从句中作定语。
Richard：Thank you.It's a pleasure to be here.[3]
[3]It在句中是形式主语，动词不定式短语to be here是真正的主语。
[语用]“It's a pleasure to do sth”是访谈录、演讲稿中的常见句型。
Interviewer：I guess you have been asked[4]about the title of your book before.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions[5]，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
[4]现在完成时的被动语态。
[5]that引导宾语从句，suggest在此意为“表明”，故从句用的是陈述语气。
Richard：Well，that's an interesting point.There have been golden ages① of invention throughout history②.[6]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[7].
[6]there be句型的现在完成时形式。
[7]“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，介词短语in the great new age of technology作宾语补足语。
【词汇积累】
①golden age (尤指过去的)黄金时代，鼎盛时期
②throughout history 在整个历史上
Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech-based③？
Richard：A lot，yes.For example，advances in virtual reality④ and wearable tech⑤，as well as the flexible battery⑥，mean we should soon be seeing further developments.In addition⑦，important advances have been made in⑧ medicine and environmental science thanks to⑨ increasing computer power.
Interviewer：Can you give us some examples
③tech-based adj.以科技为基础的
④virtual reality 虚拟现实
virtual/'v t u l/adj.虚拟的，模拟的
⑤wearable tech 可穿戴技术
⑥the flexible battery
柔性电池
flexible/'fleks b( )l/adj.易弯曲的，柔韧的
battery/'b t( )ri/n.电池
⑦in addition 除此之外，另外
⑧make advances in...
在……方面取得进步
⑨thanks to 由于，幸亏
Richard：Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to⑩make replacement hearts and bone parts .In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”[8].What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly ，too.
[8]“with＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，computing technology与control之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用动词-ing形式短语作宾语补足语。
⑩be used to do sth 被用来做某事
replacement n.替换，更换；替代品；替换物
replace vt.代替，取代
part n.[熟词生义]器官；部位；组成部分
in terms of 从……方面来讲，就……而言
be capable of doing sth 有能力做某事
capable/'ke p b( )l/adj.有能力的；能力强的
compute/'k m'pju t/v.计算
solar technology 太阳能技术
eco-friendly adj.环保的，对环境无害的
Interviewer：Impressive stuff ！I've also been told that 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.
Interviewer：I see.So what is it that inspires us to invent things？[9]
[9]本句为强调句型的特殊疑问句形式。
stuff/st f/n.东西，物品
work as 担任……，从事……工作
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
Richard：Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car[10].Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles .But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create[11]，and that's the real spirit of invention.
[10]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the wheel，which在从句中作主语。
[11]what remains important是what引导的主语从句，what在从句中作主语；that we have...create是that引导的表语从句。
no doubt 无疑，很可能
reduced energy supplies 缩减的能源供应
lead to 引发(某事物)；导致，造成
new energy vehicles 新能源汽车
desire/dI'za /n.渴望，欲望
Interviewer：One last question.This is the one everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine ？
Richard：I think you've been watching[12] too many movies！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[13].“Never say never ！”
[12]现在完成进行时，表示从过去某时开始一直持续到现在的动作。
[13]as在此引导非限制性定语从句，as意为“正如，就像”。
a time machine 时光机器
at the moment 此刻，目前
never say never 别轻易说决不
【参考译文】
新发明时代
采访者：晚上好，欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚，我将对话理查德·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。很高兴来到这里。
采访者：我猜之前已经有人就书名向您提问了。它表明当今是一个发明的新时代，但许多人可能认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德：嗯，那是一个有趣的观点。纵观历史，(我们)曾有过很多发明的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。这些发明给世界带来了永久性的改变。后来，还有西方的伟大发明：蒸汽机、电话和收音机。而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
采访者：所以说，大部分伟大的新发明都是基于科技的吗？
理查德：对的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴技术及柔性电池的发展意味着我们应该很快就能看到进一步的发展。除此之外，由于计算机功能的不断强大，医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
采访者：您能给我们举些例子吗？
理查德：当然了。3D打印机之类的新发明已经用于制作心脏和骨头的替代品。从环境方面来讲，现在已有可能建造智能的可移动房屋。它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”。此外，太阳能科技的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
采访者：真是令人惊叹的发明！也有人告诉我您自己就是发明家。对吗？
理查德：是的，但我只是一个大型团队中的一员——大多数发明家现在都是大型国际团队的一份子。
采访者：我懂了。那么是什么激励我们去发明创造呢？
理查德：大多数发明都是始于发现一个需要找到解决方案的问题。这无疑也是古代人们发明车轮的原因，后来由此发展成为汽车。现在，能源供应紧缩和环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过，一直以来重要的是我们有一种对于思考和创造的强烈的渴望，那就是真正的发明精神。
采访者：最后一个问题。所有人确实都很想知道：会有人发明出时光机器吗？
理查德：我觉得你电影看得太多了！类似的东西还没能发明出来，按我说，目前要发明出像时光机器这样的东西还有很长的路(要走)！不过，常言道：“别轻易说决不！”
1.What's the main idea of the passage
A.The content of a new book.
B.The inspiration for a new invention.
C.The introduction to a famous writer.
D.The discussion with a writer about invention.
答案 D
2.Choose the main idea of each part.
A.New great tech-based inventions today.
B.The possibility of making a time machine.
C.The golden ages of invention of all time.
D.The inspiration to invent new things.
E.Greetings between the interviewer and Richard.
Part 1(Paras.1－2)：__ Part 2(Paras.3－4)：__
Part 3(Paras.5－8)：__ Part 4(Paras.9－12)：___
Part 5(Paras.13－14)：__
E
A
C
D
B
Ⅰ.Read Paras.1－4 and do the following exercises.
1.What kind of book may The New Age of Invention be
A.A textbook. B.Science fiction.
C.A popular science book. D.An autobiography.
2.Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient China
A.To prove the golden ages of invention in history.
B.To tell us the importance of the four inventions.
C.To share his knowledge about the four inventions.
D.To compare them with the great Western inventions.
答案 1.C 2.A
Ⅱ.Read Paras.5－8 and do the following exercises.
1.Complete the mind map with information from the passage.
the flexible battery
replacement hearts and bone parts
an intelligent walking house
2.What do we know about the new great inventions today
A.All of them are based on technology.
B.Computing technology helps people a lot.
C.The solar technology is always eco-friendly.
D.A way of solving a problem is an invention.
3.How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology
A.By giving examples. B.By making comparisons.
C.By giving definition. D.By time order.
答案 2.B 3.A
Ⅲ.Read Paras.9－12 and do the following exercise.
What are personal qualities needed in the invention process
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Modest，imaginative, creative, thoughtful, persevering, energetic, curious, capable, considerate, patient ...(Answers may vary.)
Ⅳ.Read Paras.13－14 and do the following exercises.
1.What does “Never say never” mean according to the passage
A.There is no royal road to learning.
B.Anything is possible.
C.A man becomes learned by asking questions.
D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.
2.What is Richard's attitude to inventing a time machine
A.Negative. B.Optimistic.
C.Critical. D.Doubtful.
答案 1.B 2.B
1.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
[句式分析] 本句是复合句。suggest意为“表明”，其后的从句应用陈述语气。but连接两个____句，第一个分句中的that和第二个分句中的that均引导____从句。
[自主翻译] ______________________________________________________________
_________
并列
宾语
它表明当今是一个发明的新时代，但许多人可能认为辉煌的发明时代已
经结束了。
2.Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.
[句式分析] 本句是复合句。动词-ing形式短语作介词with的____；that引导____从句，修饰先行词a problem。
[自主翻译] _________________________________________________
宾语
定语
大多数发明都是始于发现一个需要找到解决方案的问题。
Dr Richard Fairhurst，1._____ new book The New Age of Invention has just been published，is being interviewed.The following is what he tells us.
There have been 2.______ (gold) ages of invention throughout history.In Ancient China，there 3.____ (be) the four great inventions：gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass.They changed the world forever.And now we are in the great new age of technology，when most of the new great 4._________ (invent) are tech-based.For example，advances in virtual 5._____ (real)，wearable tech and the flexible battery mean we should soon be seeing further developments.6.__ addition，important advances 7._____________ (make) in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.What's more，it's possible to create an intelligent walking house.
whose
golden
were
inventions
reality
In
have been made
Most inventions start with 8._________ (recognise) a problem that needs 9.__ solution.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire 10._______ (think) and create，and that's the real spirit of invention.
recognising
a
to think
1.How should you do in the new age of invention
______________________________________________________________________
2.Do you think the present day is a new age for inventions？Why
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I will try my best to solve problems in scientific ways，like inventing some new things.
Yes.Because advances in science around us are huge and great，such as virtual reality，wearable tech and the flexible battery.
Ⅰ.阅读词汇
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.virtual adj. A.指南针，罗盘
2.gunpowder n. B.计算
3.compass n. C.电池
4.battery n. D.火药
5.compute v. E.虚拟的，模拟的
答案 1～5 EDACB
Ⅱ.核心词汇
1._____ v. 射出(光线等)，放射
2.____ n. 东西，物品
3._____ n. 渴望，欲望
shoot
stuff
desire
Ⅲ.拓展词汇
1._____ v.按→pressure n.压力；挤压
2.______ adj.易弯曲的，柔韧的→flexibly adv.灵活地，易曲地，柔软地→flexibility n.灵活性；柔韧度
3._______ adj.有能力的→capability n.能力；才能
press
flexible
capable
Ⅳ.核心短语
1._________ 除此之外，另外
2._______ 多亏，由于
3.in terms of __________________________________
4.never say never _____________
in addition
thanks to
根据……来说；依照……；就……而言
别轻易说决不
Ⅴ.经典句式
1.It suggests that... 这表明……
_______________________________________________ (它表明当今是一个发明的新时代)，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
2.find＋宾语＋宾语补足语
And now，we _________________________________________(发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代).
It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions
find ourselves in the great new age of technology
3.with复合结构
It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，_____________________
________________ (利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”).
4.强调句
So ___________(到底是什么) inspires us to invent things
with computing technology controlling its “legs”
what is it that
核心词汇
1.in addition 除此之外，另外
[教材原句] In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.除此之外，由于计算机功能的不断强大，医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
(1)in addition(＝as well/besides) 为副词短语，常放在句首，也可放在句中或句尾；
(2)in addition to(＝as well as/besides/apart from)为介词短语，意为“除……之外(还)”，后接名词或动名词。
[即学即练] 完成句子
①除了在除夕夜熬夜守岁之外，享用一顿丰盛美味的晚餐也是春节庆祝活动的关键环节。
_______________________to see the New Year on New Year's Eve，having a sumptuous and delicious dinner is also a crucial part to the Spring Festival celebration.(应用文写作之传统文化)
②熬夜学习对你的健康有害。此外，你还会因为精力不足而影响第二天的学习。
Staying up late to study does harm to your health._________ ，it will affect your study the following day for lack of energy.( 应用文写作之建议信)
In addition to staying up late
In addition
2.in terms of 从……方面来讲；谈及……；就……而言
[教材原句] In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.从环境方面来讲，现在已有可能建造智能的可移动房屋。
in the long/short term 从长远/短期来看
be on good/bad terms with sb 与某人关系好/不好
[即学即练] 用term的相关短语完成句子
①从长远来看，他们所做的事情对环境是有利的。
What they have done is good for the environment______________.
②记住，有了幽默感，你就可以和别人和睦相处。
Bear in mind that with a sense of humour，you can always________________________.
③在我看来，不能总是从金钱的角度去衡量一个人的成功。
As far as I'm concerned，one's success cannot always be measured ___________money.
in the long term
be on good terms with others
in terms of
3.capable adj.有能力的；能力强的；足以胜任的[→capably adv.能干地→ capability n.能力→incapable adj.没有能力(做某事)；不能自理的→capacity n.能力；容量]
[教材原句] It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”.它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”。
(1)be capable of (doing) sth 有能力做某事
(2)capability to do sth 做某事的能力
capability of (doing) sth (做)某事的能力
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Capable ___speaking fluent English，I have no difficulty communicating with foreign visitors.(应用文写作之申请信)
②Though the job is beyond my _________(capable)，I will try my best to do it well.
③我英语掌握得很好，我有信心能够成为一名合格的助理。
Having a good command of English，I'm confident that___________________________
___________________________________________________.(应用文写作之自荐信)
of
capability
I am capable of being a qualified assistant/have the capability to be/of being a qualified assistant
4.desire n.渴望，欲望 vt.希望得到；想要
[教材原句] But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create，and that's the real spirit of invention.不过，一直以来重要的是，我们有一种对于思考和创造的强烈的渴望，那就是真正的发明精神。
即学即练] 单句语法填空/一句多译
①Young people have a stronger desire ___a better life and are more skilled in using the Internet to look for business opportunities.
②I desire that you __________(join) our club，as it is a great way to keep fit and a good chance to relax yourself.
③既然你渴望学习中国文化，我认为北京语言大学是你的理想去处。
→Now that you ______________________________，I think Beijing Language and Culture University is an ideal place for you.(desire n.)
→Since you ________________________，I think Beijing Language and Culture University is an ideal place for you.(desire vt.)(应用文写作之推荐信)
for
(should) join
have a desire to learn Chinese culture
desire to learn Chinese culture
[名师点津] 当 desire 作动词后接宾语从句，以及 desire 作名词后接同位语从句或表语从句时，从句要用虚拟语气，即从句的谓语用“should ＋动词原形”形式，should 可以省略。
重点句式
1. suggest＋宾语从句
[教材原句] It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.它表明当今是一个发明的新时代，但许多人可能认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
(1)“suggest that...”结构中，that引导宾语从句。当suggest意为“暗示；表明”时，其后的that从句要用陈述语气。
(2)suggest意为“提议，建议”时，后面可以跟名词、代词、动名词和that从句作宾语。其中that从句常用虚拟语气，谓语动词的形式为“(should＋)动词原形”。
(3)suggest doing sth 建议做某事
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Jane's pale face suggested that she ___(be) ill，and her parents suggested that she ___________(have) a medical examination.
②(2024·浙江卷1月)Jessica Pink，an undergraduate student，suggests ______(take) online courses with a friend，so you can motivate each other to stay on track.
③她笑了笑，但她的眼神却表明她一点都不快乐。
She smiled，but her eyes________________________________.(读后续写之神态描写)
was
(should) have
taking
suggested that she was not happy at all
2. with复合结构
[教材原句] It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”.它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”。
with复合结构在句中通常作状语，表示伴随、方式、原因或条件等，也可作定语。该结构中的宾语可由名词或代词充当。常见的with复合结构有：
(1)with＋宾语＋动词-ing形式(表示主动或动作正在进行)
(2)with＋宾语＋过去分词(表示被动或动作已经完成)
(3)with＋宾语＋动词不定式(表示动作尚未进行，通常用主动形式表示被动含义)
(4)with＋宾语＋形容词/副词/名词/介词短语
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①He rushed to the room，with his heart ______(beat) wildly and his face flushing.(读后续写之动作＋情绪描写)
②With an important class meeting _______ (attend)，I can't go outing with you this weekend.(应用文写作之道歉信)
③(2025·浙江卷1月)With human inputs dramatically _______(reduce)，the garden's ecology can develop well.
④(2024·新课标Ⅰ卷)冈特把出租车停在公共汽车后面，转过身来，脸上挂着大大的笑容看着我。
Gunter parked the taxi behind the bus，turned around，and looked at me______________
_________.(读后续写之情感描写)
beating
to attend
reduced
with a big smile on his face
3.强调句
[教材原句] So what is it that inspires us to invent things？那么到底是什么激励我们去发明创造呢？
(1)强调句的基本结构：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他成分.
强调句的一般疑问句式：Is/Was it＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他成分？
强调句的特殊疑问句式：特殊疑问词＋is/was it＋that＋其他成分？
(2)“not...until...”结构的强调句：It is/was not until...that＋其他成分。
(3)被强调部分指人时用that和who均可，其他情况一律用that。
(4)被强调部分无论是单数还是复数，it后的be动词均用单数形式，即用is或was。用is还是was要根据原句的时态而定。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/句式升级
①(2023·新课标Ⅰ卷)It was at that moment ____a warm surge of streams washed through my body，and the image of the horse emerged in my mind，encouraging me to continue writing.
②It was his perseverance and determination not to give up ____helped him win the game.(读后续写之主旨升华)
③I didn't realise the importance of being independent until I turned 18.
→_______________________________________________________________.(强调句)
that
that
It was not until I turned 18 that I realised the importance of being independent
一、课文词汇
1.the great new age of technology 伟大的科技新时代
2.thanks to increasing computer power 得益于不断强化的计算机能力
3.be used to... 应用于……
4.an intelligent walking house 一间智能的可移动房屋
5.be capable of using GPS technology 能运用GPS(全球定位系统)
6.be eco-friendly 环保
7.inspire sb to invent things 激励某人进行发明创造
未来生活
二、补充词汇
1.free sb from the housework 把某人从家务劳动中解放出来
2.with the help of robots 在机器人的帮助下
3.be different from... 与……不同
4.with the advances in technology 随着技术的进步
5.at any time 随时
6.press the button 按下按钮
一、课本原句
1.And now，we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
2.In addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.
除此之外，由于计算机功能的不断强大，医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
3.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制着它的 “双腿”。
4.So what is it that inspires us to invent things
那么是什么激励我们去发明创造呢？
二、其他表达
1.Perhaps，there is possibility that some people will go to the moon for a holiday，and some scientists will live under the sea.
也许，有可能一些人将去月球度假，一些科学家将生活在海底。
2.In that case，we are likely to have more free time to spend with our family and friends.
在那种情况下，我们可能会有更多的空闲时间与家人和朋友在一起。
3.Thanks to high-speed train，we can reach our destinations in a short time，easy and comfortable.
多亏了高铁，我们可以在短时间内轻松舒适地到达目的地。
1.随着技术的进步，墙壁可以随时变成你喜欢的任何颜色和背景。
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2.你不必自己打扫房子，只需按下清洁按钮，房子就会立刻变得干净整洁。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With the advances in technology，the wall can be turned into any colour and background you like at any time.
You don't have to clean the house yourself and just by pressing the button for cleaning，it will become clean and tidy immediately.
(满分：62分)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空(每小题1.5分，共15分)
1.It is our desire that every child ___________(have) an equal opportunity to get education of high quality.
2.As we all know，bad eating habits and a lack of exercise may lead __health problems.
3.Developing a habit of playing team sports can reduce _______ (press) and keep fit.
4.Though it may be possible to measure the value of material goods __terms of money，it is extremely difficult to estimate the true value of the service that people offer to us.
5.Technological advances mean more information can be delivered online rapidly and ______ (flexible).
(should) have
to
pressure
in
flexibly
6.Some animals in the zoo have lost the ________(capable) of catching food for themselves，relying instead on the food provided by the zookeepers.
7.In addition __the rough road，the bad weather added to our difficulties of climbing the mountain.
8.Nowadays，there are more and more products and service using high technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual ______(real) technology.
9.Scientists and engineers around the world have made great ________(advance) in Artificial Intelligence.
10.Thanks __the development of science and technology，millions of smart devices (装置) have been connected to homes around the world so far.
capability
to
reality
advances
to
Ⅱ.完成句子(每小题3分，共12分)
1.只有在经历了许多困难之后，我们才能分辨出真正的朋友。
_________________________________________we can tell the true friends.(强调句型)
2.随着中国交通的日益发展，各种交通工具也不断完善，高铁就是一个鲜明的例子。
________________________________________，various kinds of transport also constantly improve and the high-speed train is a bright example.(with复合结构)
It is only after going through many difficulties that
With China's transportation developing day by day
3.感觉到一只温暖的手放在我的肩膀上，我回头一看，发现莉莉站在我身后。
Feeling a warm hand on my shoulder，I looked back and_________________________. (find＋宾语＋宾语补足语)
4.研究表明，现在至少64%的人每天在屏幕前花费高达4个小时的空闲时间。
Research ________________________________________________________in front of screens during their spare time.(suggest that...)
found Lily standing behind me
suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily
Ⅲ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
3M and Discovery Education announced Sean Jiang from Gilman School as one of the top ten finalists from across the nation for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge.It's a competition that encourages students to identify an everyday problem and submit a video showing the science behind the solution he or she came up with.
14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can't see.Blind people have a hard time navigating(绕过) objects at medium or far distances.So Jiang wanted to design something to give them a heads-up on obstacles(障碍) that may be in the path.
Jiang's inspiration came from the power of the hearing system.“I learned in school that bats and whales are able to use echolocation(回声定位) to help them navigate and I also saw on Internet some very skilled blind people that use echolocation to help them walk，” said Jiang.
Jiang started with a virtual reality setting and then made it a reality.His creation uses a depth camera that can detect how close objects are，thus giving enough time to avoid the obstacles.When a blind person is walking with the device，the sensor of the depth camera gathers the information regarding the obstacles' position and distance.Then the AI system in it will turn the distance data into musical sound guidance.This could significantly increase the walking speed of a blind person as well as decrease the number of obstacles they hit.
Some other similar programs were designed to find objects that were in close range，but Jiang still wanted the blind to experience the world even fuller so they were able to see stuff that was much further away than their circle of reach.
In October，the top ten finalists will compete in person in Minneapolis for the title of “America's Top Young Scientist” and a $25，000 prize.
[解题导语] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了一个名叫Sean Jiang的青少年发明创造了一台设备，能用声音帮助盲人顺利行走。
1.What's the main purpose of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge
A.It is to motivate students to solve daily issues.
B.It is to help to select the best high school scientists.
C.It is to develop students' teamwork and creativity.
D.It is to encourage students to build their confidence.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It's a competition that encourages...behind the solution he or she came up with.”可知，该挑战赛的主要目的是激发学生发现一个日常问题，并展示解决方案背后的科学原理。故选A。
2.What does the underlined word “heads-up” mean in paragraph 2
A.Raising head.
B.Brief report.
C.One-on-one match.
D.Advance warning.
解析 D 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“Blind people...far distances.”及下文“obstacles that may be in the path”可知，盲人行走时，很难在中远距离范围内避开物体，Jiang想设计一些对路上的障碍物发出预警的东西。画线词“heads-up”意为“预警”。故选D。
3.What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A.How the device helped the blind.
B.Jiang's device's creation process.
C.The reason why Jiang entered the competition.
D.The source of inspiration for Sean Jiang's invention.
解析 D 段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知，Jiang的灵感来自听觉系统的力量，他在学校里学过蝙蝠和鲸鱼能够利用回声定位来帮助它们导航，而且他在网上看到一些非常熟练的盲人利用回声定位来帮助他们走路。由此可知，第三段介绍的是Jiang的发明的灵感来源，故选D。
4.What is the best title for the passage
A.Competition for Young Scientists
B.Blind People's Navigation Difficulties
C.Jiang's Invention Aids Blind Navigation
D.Jiang Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge
解析 C 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文报道了14岁的青少年Sean Jiang受回声定位启发，用深度相机检测障碍物，将所得的数据转化成音乐声指引盲人绕开障碍物顺利行走，并因此入围3M青年科学家挑战赛前十名，竞逐“美国顶尖青年科学家”的称号和2.5万美元奖金的故事。故C项“Jiang的发明帮助盲人导航”为最佳标题。
B
Recently，a group of stroke (中风) survivors in British Columbia will test a new technology designed to aid their recovery，and finally restore use of their arms and hands.Participants will wear a groundbreaking new “smart glove” capable of tracking their hand and finger movements during rehabilitation (康复) exercises supervised by Dr.Janice Eng，a professor of medicine at UBC.
“With this glove，we can monitor patients' hand and finger movements without the need for cameras.We can then analyze and fine-tune their exercise programs for the best possible results，even remotely，” says Dr.Eng.
Peyman Servati，a UBC electrical and computer engineering professor，and his team at the startup，Texavie，created the smart glove for collaboration (协作) on the stroke project.Dr.Servati said in a paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence，“This is the most accurate glove we know of that can track hand and finger movements and grasping force without requiring motion-capture cameras.Thanks to machine learning models we developed，the glove can accurately determine the angles of all finger joints and the wrist as they move.The technology is highly precise and fast，capable of detecting small stretches and pressures and predicting movement with at least 99% accuracy—matching the performance of costly motion-capture cameras.”
Unlike other products in the market，the glove is wireless(无线的)and comfortable，and can be easily washed after removing the battery.Dr.Servati and his team have developed advanced methods of producing the smart glove at a relatively low cost locally.
Dr.Servati hopes that the smart glove can enter the market soon.He adds，“Imagine being able to accurately capture hand movements and interactions with objects and have them automatically displayed on a screen.There are endless applications.You can type text without needing a physical keyboard，control a robot，or translate American Sign Language into written speech in real time，providing easier communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.”
[解题导语] 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种帮助病人康复的智能手套的优点及应用。
5.What's the function of the “smart glove”？
A.Treating the stroke patients.
B.Keeping track of the cure.
C.Helping the patients to recover soon.
D.Taking control of a patient's hands.
解析 C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Recently，a group of stroke...during rehabilitation exercises”可知，“智能手套”的功能是帮助病人尽快康复。故选C。
6.What does the third paragraph mainly talk about concerning the “smart glove”？
A.Its price. B.Its advantages.
C.Its inspiration. D.Its users.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This is the most accurate glove...matching the performance of costly motion-capture cameras.”可知，第三段主要介绍了“智能手套”的优点，故选B。
7.What is unique about the “smart glove” compared with other similar products in the market
A.It's fashionable.
B.It's easy to carry.
C.It's light and warm.
D.It's produced at quite a low price.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Unlike other products in the market...after removing the battery.”可知，与市场上其他同类产品相比，“智能手套”的独特之处在于便于携带。故选B。
8.What is Dr.Servati's attitude towards the “smart glove”？
A.Unclear. B.Careless.
C.Doubtful. D.Positive.
解析 D 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“Dr.Servati hopes that the smart glove can enter the market soon.”可知，Dr.Servati希望这个“智能手套”能够尽快进入市场。由此可推知，他支持“智能手套”。下文Dr.Servati说的话也是印证。即他的态度是积极的。故选D。
Ⅳ.完形填空(每小题1分，共15分)
Long-distance cycling becomes more popular nowadays.Some may argue that it brings tiredness but it's nothing， 1 with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights.My long-distance cycling career of 13 years ended as I approached 75.Although I am now no longer 2 enough to bear the long days and big climbs，I have my 3 .
It was easy to meet different people with 4 during the trips，where I got to 5 the very best in people.In 2007，a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea.In 2014，a couple 6 me their place to spend the night.
The support and comfort they gave was a (n) 7 change from the long hours I had spent alone on the bike.As each trip 8 its end，I gradually forgot the long hours of riding.The pain and failure I experienced were eventually 9 by only happy memories of the trip.
Meanwhile，cycling gave me much time to 10 sufferings I went through in my life.Time 11 everything.Cycling also taught me to like who I am.I finally accepted that I had more courage than I ever imagined，which was 12 in these trips.No matter how distant the 13 was，I could get there without any support.
These were the adventures of my life，and they were 14 memories.With cycling，the success or failure 15 not on luck or conditions but on me alone.
[解题导语] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的骑行经历以及这些经历给作者带来的人生感悟——成功或失败不是取决于运气或环境，而是取决于自己。
1.A.combined B.compared
C.connected D.concerned
解析 B 根据上文“Some may argue that it brings tiredness but it's nothing”和下文“with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights”可知，此处是指与登上高山或看到壮丽的风景的喜悦相比，疲惫不值一提，故选B。
2.A.strong B.positive
C.innovative D.emotional
解析 A 根据上文“My long-distance cycling career of 13 years ended as I approached 75.”可知，作者现在没那么强壮了，故选A。
3.A.solutions B.strengths
C.memories D.ambitions
解析 C 根据下文写的以前登山时遇到的人和事可知，空处指的是回忆，故选C。
4.A.power B.energy
C.kindness D.confidence
解析 C 根据下文“where I got to the very best in people”可推知，作者遇到很多善良的人，故选C。
5.A.make B.ride
C.welcome D.experience
解析 D 根据下文“In 2007，a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea.”可知，作者体验到了人性最好的一面，故选D。
6.A.offered B.rewarded
C.supported D.permitted
解析 A 根据上文“a couple”和下文“their place to spend the night”可推知，是一对夫妻提供地方给作者过夜，故选A。
7.A.sharp B.overall
C.apparent D.pleasant
解析 D 根据上文“The support and comfort they gave”可知是愉快的改变，故选D。
8.A.neared B.located
C.recorded D.confirmed
解析 A 根据下文“I gradually forgot the long hours of riding”可知，在旅行接近结束的时候，作者会逐渐忘记自己已经骑行很长时间，故选A。
9.A.moved B.replaced
C.consumed D.abandoned
解析 B 根据上文“The support and comfort they gave was a(n) change from the long hours I had spent alone on the bike.”可知，因为有了那些善良人的支持和安慰，作者经历的痛苦和失败最终被快乐的回忆所取代，故选B。
10.A.reflect on B.bring in
C.think up D.set aside
解析 A 根据下文“sufferings I went through in my life”可知，骑行使作者有时间反思生活中所经历的痛苦，故选A。reflect on反思；bring in带进来；think up想出；set aside把……放置一旁。
11.A.kills B.cures
C.needs D.keeps
解析 B 根据上文“Meanwhile，cycling gave me much time to sufferings I went through in my life.”可知，时间可以治愈一切(痛苦)，故选B。
12.A.lost B.thrown
C.required D.affected
解析 C 根据上文“I finally accepted that I had more courage than I ever imagined”和下文“in these trips”可知，旅行中会遇到很多事情，所以需要勇气，故选C。
13.A.future B.journey
C.relationship D.destination
解析 D 根据下文“I could get there without any support”以及全文都在说关于长途骑行的事情可知，此处指的是不管目的地有多遥远，故选D。
14.A.instant B.painful
C.sufficient D.impressive
解析 D 根据上文“These were the adventures of my life”可知，这些都是作者的冒险经历，一定是令人印象深刻的，故选D。
15.A.falls B.depends
C.insists D.focuses
解析 B 根据下文“not on luck or conditions but on me alone”可知这是作者的感悟——成功或失败不是取决于运气或环境，而是取决于自己，故选B。
主题语境：科学发展与科学精神
In 1969，Tu Youyou was chosen to establish① a team to find a cure for malaria—a disease that killed millions of② people every year.Across the world，scientists had been trying to find a cure③.They tested more than 240，000 chemicals with no success.However，Tu Youyou had an idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret.[1] She studied ancient Chinese medical literature and visited experts in traditional Chinese medicine.She researched hundreds of traditional recipes connected to anti-malarial cures.Then Tu Youyou and her team began using modern research methods to study these Chinese herbs one by one④.
This was not an easy task.The reason why this was difficult was that the team had limited resources. [2]They did not have enough staff，and the laboratory in which they worked had poor air quality.[3] However，after hundreds of failed experiments，they eventually came across⑤ a promising chemical.It worked well in experiments on animals，but they had to know if it was safe for humans.Tu Youyou bravely volunteered⑥ to be the first human subject when they were ready to start testing and the rest of her team followed her.The test was a success⑦.The medicine they discovered，artemisinin，has now become the world's most effective drug for fighting malaria.
词汇积累 佳句背诵
①establish v.建立，设立；确立
②millions of 数百万的；无数的
③cure v.治愈；治疗(疾病)→ n.疗法；措施[词类活用]
④one by one 一个接一个
⑤come across 偶遇，偶然发现
⑥volunteer n.志愿者；志愿兵→v.自愿做[词类活用]
⑦success n.成功→成功的事物[熟词生义] [1]However，Tu Youyou had an idea that Chinese herbs might hold the secret.(that引导同位语从句)
然而，屠呦呦认为中药可能会起作用。
[2]The reason why this was difficult was that the team had limited resources.(the reason why...is /was that...……的原因是……)
这项任务不容易的原因是团队资源有限。
[3]They did not have enough staff，and the laboratory in which they worked had poor air quality.(“介词＋关系代词”引导定语从句)
他们没有足够的工作人员，工作的实验室空气质量很差。
【原文呈现】
The New Age of Invention
Interviewer：Good evening，and welcome to Between the Pages.This evening，I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst[1]，whose newbook The New Age of Invention has just been published[2].Welcome，Richard!
[1]此处使用了将来进行时，表示将来某时正在进行的或持续的动作。
[2]whose引导非限制性定语从句，whose在从句中作定语。
Richard：Thank you.It's a pleasure to be here.[3]
[3]It在句中是形式主语，动词不定式短语to be here是真正的主语。
[语用]“It's a pleasure to do sth”是访谈录、演讲稿中的常见句型。
Interviewer：I guess you have been asked[4]about the title of your book before.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions[5]，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
[4]现在完成时的被动语态。
[5]that引导宾语从句，suggest在此意为“表明”，故从句用的是陈述语气。
Richard：Well，that's an interesting point.There have been golden ages① of invention throughout history②.[6]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[7].
[6]there be句型的现在完成时形式。
[7]“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，介词短语in the great new age of technology作宾语补足语。
【词汇积累】
①golden age (尤指过去的)黄金时代，鼎盛时期
②throughout history 在整个历史上
Interviewer：So are most of the new great inventions tech-based③？
Richard：A lot，yes.For example，advances in virtual reality④ and wearable tech⑤，as well as the flexible battery⑥，mean we should soon be seeing further developments.In addition⑦，important advances have been made in⑧ medicine and environmental science thanks to⑨ increasing computer power.
Interviewer：Can you give us some examples
③tech-based adj.以科技为基础的
④virtual reality 虚拟现实
virtual/'v t u l/adj.虚拟的，模拟的
⑤wearable tech 可穿戴技术
⑥the flexible battery
柔性电池
flexible/'fleks b( )l/adj.易弯曲的，柔韧的
battery/'b t( )ri/n.电池
⑦in addition 除此之外，另外
⑧make advances in...
在……方面取得进步
⑨thanks to 由于，幸亏
Richard：Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to⑩make replacement hearts and bone parts .In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”[8].What's more，huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly ，too.
[8]“with＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，computing technology与control之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用动词-ing形式短语作宾语补足语。
⑩be used to do sth 被用来做某事
replacement n.替换，更换；替代品；替换物
replace vt.代替，取代
part n.[熟词生义]器官；部位；组成部分
in terms of 从……方面来讲，就……而言
be capable of doing sth 有能力做某事
capable/'ke p b( )l/adj.有能力的；能力强的
compute/'k m'pju t/v.计算
solar technology 太阳能技术
eco-friendly adj.环保的，对环境无害的
Interviewer：Impressive stuff ！I've also been told that 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.
Interviewer：I see.So what is it that inspires us to invent things？[9]
[9]本句为强调句型的特殊疑问句形式。
stuff/st f/n.东西，物品
work as 担任……，从事……工作
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
Richard：Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times，which much later developed into the car[10].Now，reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles .But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create[11]，and that's the real spirit of invention.
[10]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the wheel，which在从句中作主语。
[11]what remains important是what引导的主语从句，what在从句中作主语；that we have...create是that引导的表语从句。
no doubt 无疑，很可能
reduced energy supplies 缩减的能源供应
lead to 引发(某事物)；导致，造成
new energy vehicles 新能源汽车
desire/dI'za /n.渴望，欲望
Interviewer：One last question.This is the one everyone really wants to know：will anybody ever invent a time machine ？
Richard：I think you've been watching[12] too many movies！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[13].“Never say never ！”
[12]现在完成进行时，表示从过去某时开始一直持续到现在的动作。
[13]as在此引导非限制性定语从句，as意为“正如，就像”。
a time machine 时光机器
at the moment 此刻，目前
never say never 别轻易说决不
【参考译文】
新发明时代
采访者：晚上好，欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚，我将对话理查德·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。很高兴来到这里。
采访者：我猜之前已经有人就书名向您提问了。它表明当今是一个发明的新时代，但许多人可能认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德：嗯，那是一个有趣的观点。纵观历史，(我们)曾有过很多发明的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。这些发明给世界带来了永久性的改变。后来，还有西方的伟大发明：蒸汽机、电话和收音机。而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
采访者：所以说，大部分伟大的新发明都是基于科技的吗？
理查德：对的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴技术及柔性电池的发展意味着我们应该很快就能看到进一步的发展。除此之外，由于计算机功能的不断强大，医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
采访者：您能给我们举些例子吗？
理查德：当然了。3D打印机之类的新发明已经用于制作心脏和骨头的替代品。从环境方面来讲，现在已有可能建造智能的可移动房屋。它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”。此外，太阳能科技的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
采访者：真是令人惊叹的发明！也有人告诉我您自己就是发明家。对吗？
理查德：是的，但我只是一个大型团队中的一员——大多数发明家现在都是大型国际团队的一份子。
采访者：我懂了。那么是什么激励我们去发明创造呢？
理查德：大多数发明都是始于发现一个需要找到解决方案的问题。这无疑也是古代人们发明车轮的原因，后来由此发展成为汽车。现在，能源供应紧缩和环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过，一直以来重要的是我们有一种对于思考和创造的强烈的渴望，那就是真正的发明精神。
采访者：最后一个问题。所有人确实都很想知道：会有人发明出时光机器吗？
理查德：我觉得你电影看得太多了！类似的东西还没能发明出来，按我说，目前要发明出像时光机器这样的东西还有很长的路(要走)！不过，常言道：“别轻易说决不！”
1.What's the main idea of the passage
A.The content of a new book.
B.The inspiration for a new invention.
C.The introduction to a famous writer.
D.The discussion with a writer about invention.
答案 D
2.Choose the main idea of each part.
A.New great tech-based inventions today.
B.The possibility of making a time machine.
C.The golden ages of invention of all time.
D.The inspiration to invent new things.
E.Greetings between the interviewer and Richard.
Part 1(Paras.1－2)：__ Part 2(Paras.3－4)：__
Part 3(Paras.5－8)：__ Part 4(Paras.9－12)：___
Part 5(Paras.13－14)：__
E
A
C
D
B
Ⅰ.Read Paras.1－4 and do the following exercises.
1.What kind of book may The New Age of Invention be
A.A textbook. B.Science fiction.
C.A popular science book. D.An autobiography.
2.Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient China
A.To prove the golden ages of invention in history.
B.To tell us the importance of the four inventions.
C.To share his knowledge about the four inventions.
D.To compare them with the great Western inventions.
答案 1.C 2.A
Ⅱ.Read Paras.5－8 and do the following exercises.
1.Complete the mind map with information from the passage.
the flexible battery
replacement hearts and bone parts
an intelligent walking house
2.What do we know about the new great inventions today
A.All of them are based on technology.
B.Computing technology helps people a lot.
C.The solar technology is always eco-friendly.
D.A way of solving a problem is an invention.
3.How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology
A.By giving examples. B.By making comparisons.
C.By giving definition. D.By time order.
答案 2.B 3.A
Ⅲ.Read Paras.9－12 and do the following exercise.
What are personal qualities needed in the invention process
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Modest，imaginative, creative, thoughtful, persevering, energetic, curious, capable, considerate, patient ...(Answers may vary.)
Ⅳ.Read Paras.13－14 and do the following exercises.
1.What does “Never say never” mean according to the passage
A.There is no royal road to learning.
B.Anything is possible.
C.A man becomes learned by asking questions.
D.Experience is the mother of wisdom.
2.What is Richard's attitude to inventing a time machine
A.Negative. B.Optimistic.
C.Critical. D.Doubtful.
答案 1.B 2.B
1.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
[句式分析] 本句是复合句。suggest意为“表明”，其后的从句应用陈述语气。but连接两个____句，第一个分句中的that和第二个分句中的that均引导____从句。
[自主翻译] ______________________________________________________________
_________
并列
宾语
它表明当今是一个发明的新时代，但许多人可能认为辉煌的发明时代已
经结束了。
2.Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.
[句式分析] 本句是复合句。动词-ing形式短语作介词with的____；that引导____从句，修饰先行词a problem。
[自主翻译] _________________________________________________
宾语
定语
大多数发明都是始于发现一个需要找到解决方案的问题。
Dr Richard Fairhurst，1._____ new book The New Age of Invention has just been published，is being interviewed.The following is what he tells us.
There have been 2.______ (gold) ages of invention throughout history.In Ancient China，there 3.____ (be) the four great inventions：gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass.They changed the world forever.And now we are in the great new age of technology，when most of the new great 4._________ (invent) are tech-based.For example，advances in virtual 5._____ (real)，wearable tech and the flexible battery mean we should soon be seeing further developments.6.__ addition，important advances 7._____________ (make) in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.What's more，it's possible to create an intelligent walking house.
whose
golden
were
inventions
reality
In
have been made
Most inventions start with 8._________ (recognise) a problem that needs 9.__ solution.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire 10._______ (think) and create，and that's the real spirit of invention.
recognising
a
to think
1.How should you do in the new age of invention
______________________________________________________________________
2.Do you think the present day is a new age for inventions？Why
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I will try my best to solve problems in scientific ways，like inventing some new things.
Yes.Because advances in science around us are huge and great，such as virtual reality，wearable tech and the flexible battery.
Ⅰ.阅读词汇
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.virtual adj. A.指南针，罗盘
2.gunpowder n. B.计算
3.compass n. C.电池
4.battery n. D.火药
5.compute v. E.虚拟的，模拟的
答案 1～5 EDACB
Ⅱ.核心词汇
1._____ v. 射出(光线等)，放射
2.____ n. 东西，物品
3._____ n. 渴望，欲望
shoot
stuff
desire
Ⅲ.拓展词汇
1._____ v.按→pressure n.压力；挤压
2.______ adj.易弯曲的，柔韧的→flexibly adv.灵活地，易曲地，柔软地→flexibility n.灵活性；柔韧度
3._______ adj.有能力的→capability n.能力；才能
press
flexible
capable
Ⅳ.核心短语
1._________ 除此之外，另外
2._______ 多亏，由于
3.in terms of __________________________________
4.never say never _____________
in addition
thanks to
根据……来说；依照……；就……而言
别轻易说决不
Ⅴ.经典句式
1.It suggests that... 这表明……
_______________________________________________ (它表明当今是一个发明的新时代)，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
2.find＋宾语＋宾语补足语
And now，we _________________________________________(发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代).
It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions
find ourselves in the great new age of technology
3.with复合结构
It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，_____________________
________________ (利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”).
4.强调句
So ___________(到底是什么) inspires us to invent things
with computing technology controlling its “legs”
what is it that
核心词汇
1.in addition 除此之外，另外
[教材原句] In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.除此之外，由于计算机功能的不断强大，医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
(1)in addition(＝as well/besides) 为副词短语，常放在句首，也可放在句中或句尾；
(2)in addition to(＝as well as/besides/apart from)为介词短语，意为“除……之外(还)”，后接名词或动名词。
[即学即练] 完成句子
①除了在除夕夜熬夜守岁之外，享用一顿丰盛美味的晚餐也是春节庆祝活动的关键环节。
_______________________to see the New Year on New Year's Eve，having a sumptuous and delicious dinner is also a crucial part to the Spring Festival celebration.(应用文写作之传统文化)
②熬夜学习对你的健康有害。此外，你还会因为精力不足而影响第二天的学习。
Staying up late to study does harm to your health._________ ，it will affect your study the following day for lack of energy.( 应用文写作之建议信)
In addition to staying up late
In addition
2.in terms of 从……方面来讲；谈及……；就……而言
[教材原句] In terms of the environment，it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.从环境方面来讲，现在已有可能建造智能的可移动房屋。
in the long/short term 从长远/短期来看
be on good/bad terms with sb 与某人关系好/不好
[即学即练] 用term的相关短语完成句子
①从长远来看，他们所做的事情对环境是有利的。
What they have done is good for the environment______________.
②记住，有了幽默感，你就可以和别人和睦相处。
Bear in mind that with a sense of humour，you can always________________________.
③在我看来，不能总是从金钱的角度去衡量一个人的成功。
As far as I'm concerned，one's success cannot always be measured ___________money.
in the long term
be on good terms with others
in terms of
3.capable adj.有能力的；能力强的；足以胜任的[→capably adv.能干地→ capability n.能力→incapable adj.没有能力(做某事)；不能自理的→capacity n.能力；容量]
[教材原句] It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”.它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”。
(1)be capable of (doing) sth 有能力做某事
(2)capability to do sth 做某事的能力
capability of (doing) sth (做)某事的能力
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Capable ___speaking fluent English，I have no difficulty communicating with foreign visitors.(应用文写作之申请信)
②Though the job is beyond my _________(capable)，I will try my best to do it well.
③我英语掌握得很好，我有信心能够成为一名合格的助理。
Having a good command of English，I'm confident that___________________________
___________________________________________________.(应用文写作之自荐信)
of
capability
I am capable of being a qualified assistant/have the capability to be/of being a qualified assistant
4.desire n.渴望，欲望 vt.希望得到；想要
[教材原句] But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create，and that's the real spirit of invention.不过，一直以来重要的是，我们有一种对于思考和创造的强烈的渴望，那就是真正的发明精神。
即学即练] 单句语法填空/一句多译
①Young people have a stronger desire ___a better life and are more skilled in using the Internet to look for business opportunities.
②I desire that you __________(join) our club，as it is a great way to keep fit and a good chance to relax yourself.
③既然你渴望学习中国文化，我认为北京语言大学是你的理想去处。
→Now that you ______________________________，I think Beijing Language and Culture University is an ideal place for you.(desire n.)
→Since you ________________________，I think Beijing Language and Culture University is an ideal place for you.(desire vt.)(应用文写作之推荐信)
for
(should) join
have a desire to learn Chinese culture
desire to learn Chinese culture
[名师点津] 当 desire 作动词后接宾语从句，以及 desire 作名词后接同位语从句或表语从句时，从句要用虚拟语气，即从句的谓语用“should ＋动词原形”形式，should 可以省略。
重点句式
1. suggest＋宾语从句
[教材原句] It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions，but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.它表明当今是一个发明的新时代，但许多人可能认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
(1)“suggest that...”结构中，that引导宾语从句。当suggest意为“暗示；表明”时，其后的that从句要用陈述语气。
(2)suggest意为“提议，建议”时，后面可以跟名词、代词、动名词和that从句作宾语。其中that从句常用虚拟语气，谓语动词的形式为“(should＋)动词原形”。
(3)suggest doing sth 建议做某事
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Jane's pale face suggested that she ___(be) ill，and her parents suggested that she ___________(have) a medical examination.
②(2024·浙江卷1月)Jessica Pink，an undergraduate student，suggests ______(take) online courses with a friend，so you can motivate each other to stay on track.
③她笑了笑，但她的眼神却表明她一点都不快乐。
She smiled，but her eyes________________________________.(读后续写之神态描写)
was
(should) have
taking
suggested that she was not happy at all
2. with复合结构
[教材原句] It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”.它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制它的“双腿”。
with复合结构在句中通常作状语，表示伴随、方式、原因或条件等，也可作定语。该结构中的宾语可由名词或代词充当。常见的with复合结构有：
(1)with＋宾语＋动词-ing形式(表示主动或动作正在进行)
(2)with＋宾语＋过去分词(表示被动或动作已经完成)
(3)with＋宾语＋动词不定式(表示动作尚未进行，通常用主动形式表示被动含义)
(4)with＋宾语＋形容词/副词/名词/介词短语
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①He rushed to the room，with his heart ______(beat) wildly and his face flushing.(读后续写之动作＋情绪描写)
②With an important class meeting _______ (attend)，I can't go outing with you this weekend.(应用文写作之道歉信)
③(2025·浙江卷1月)With human inputs dramatically _______(reduce)，the garden's ecology can develop well.
④(2024·新课标Ⅰ卷)冈特把出租车停在公共汽车后面，转过身来，脸上挂着大大的笑容看着我。
Gunter parked the taxi behind the bus，turned around，and looked at me______________
_________.(读后续写之情感描写)
beating
to attend
reduced
with a big smile on his face
3.强调句
[教材原句] So what is it that inspires us to invent things？那么到底是什么激励我们去发明创造呢？
(1)强调句的基本结构：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他成分.
强调句的一般疑问句式：Is/Was it＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他成分？
强调句的特殊疑问句式：特殊疑问词＋is/was it＋that＋其他成分？
(2)“not...until...”结构的强调句：It is/was not until...that＋其他成分。
(3)被强调部分指人时用that和who均可，其他情况一律用that。
(4)被强调部分无论是单数还是复数，it后的be动词均用单数形式，即用is或was。用is还是was要根据原句的时态而定。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/句式升级
①(2023·新课标Ⅰ卷)It was at that moment ____a warm surge of streams washed through my body，and the image of the horse emerged in my mind，encouraging me to continue writing.
②It was his perseverance and determination not to give up ____helped him win the game.(读后续写之主旨升华)
③I didn't realise the importance of being independent until I turned 18.
→_______________________________________________________________.(强调句)
that
that
It was not until I turned 18 that I realised the importance of being independent
一、课文词汇
1.the great new age of technology 伟大的科技新时代
2.thanks to increasing computer power 得益于不断强化的计算机能力
3.be used to... 应用于……
4.an intelligent walking house 一间智能的可移动房屋
5.be capable of using GPS technology 能运用GPS(全球定位系统)
6.be eco-friendly 环保
7.inspire sb to invent things 激励某人进行发明创造
未来生活
二、补充词汇
1.free sb from the housework 把某人从家务劳动中解放出来
2.with the help of robots 在机器人的帮助下
3.be different from... 与……不同
4.with the advances in technology 随着技术的进步
5.at any time 随时
6.press the button 按下按钮
一、课本原句
1.And now，we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
而现在，我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
2.In addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.
除此之外，由于计算机功能的不断强大，医学和环境科学也取得了重要进展。
3.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places，with computing technology controlling its “legs”.
它能够运用GPS(全球定位系统)技术抵达不同的地方，并利用计算技术控制着它的 “双腿”。
4.So what is it that inspires us to invent things
那么是什么激励我们去发明创造呢？
二、其他表达
1.Perhaps，there is possibility that some people will go to the moon for a holiday，and some scientists will live under the sea.
也许，有可能一些人将去月球度假，一些科学家将生活在海底。
2.In that case，we are likely to have more free time to spend with our family and friends.
在那种情况下，我们可能会有更多的空闲时间与家人和朋友在一起。
3.Thanks to high-speed train，we can reach our destinations in a short time，easy and comfortable.
多亏了高铁，我们可以在短时间内轻松舒适地到达目的地。
1.随着技术的进步，墙壁可以随时变成你喜欢的任何颜色和背景。
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2.你不必自己打扫房子，只需按下清洁按钮，房子就会立刻变得干净整洁。
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With the advances in technology，the wall can be turned into any colour and background you like at any time.
You don't have to clean the house yourself and just by pressing the button for cleaning，it will become clean and tidy immediately.
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Ⅰ.单句语法填空(每小题1.5分，共15分)
1.It is our desire that every child ___________(have) an equal opportunity to get education of high quality.
2.As we all know，bad eating habits and a lack of exercise may lead __health problems.
3.Developing a habit of playing team sports can reduce _______ (press) and keep fit.
4.Though it may be possible to measure the value of material goods __terms of money，it is extremely difficult to estimate the true value of the service that people offer to us.
5.Technological advances mean more information can be delivered online rapidly and ______ (flexible).
(should) have
to
pressure
in
flexibly
6.Some animals in the zoo have lost the ________(capable) of catching food for themselves，relying instead on the food provided by the zookeepers.
7.In addition __the rough road，the bad weather added to our difficulties of climbing the mountain.
8.Nowadays，there are more and more products and service using high technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual ______(real) technology.
9.Scientists and engineers around the world have made great ________(advance) in Artificial Intelligence.
10.Thanks __the development of science and technology，millions of smart devices (装置) have been connected to homes around the world so far.
capability
to
reality
advances
to
Ⅱ.完成句子(每小题3分，共12分)
1.只有在经历了许多困难之后，我们才能分辨出真正的朋友。
_________________________________________we can tell the true friends.(强调句型)
2.随着中国交通的日益发展，各种交通工具也不断完善，高铁就是一个鲜明的例子。
________________________________________，various kinds of transport also constantly improve and the high-speed train is a bright example.(with复合结构)
It is only after going through many difficulties that
With China's transportation developing day by day
3.感觉到一只温暖的手放在我的肩膀上，我回头一看，发现莉莉站在我身后。
Feeling a warm hand on my shoulder，I looked back and_________________________. (find＋宾语＋宾语补足语)
4.研究表明，现在至少64%的人每天在屏幕前花费高达4个小时的空闲时间。
Research ________________________________________________________in front of screens during their spare time.(suggest that...)
found Lily standing behind me
suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily
Ⅲ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
3M and Discovery Education announced Sean Jiang from Gilman School as one of the top ten finalists from across the nation for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge.It's a competition that encourages students to identify an everyday problem and submit a video showing the science behind the solution he or she came up with.
14-year-old Jiang decided to help those who can't see.Blind people have a hard time navigating(绕过) objects at medium or far distances.So Jiang wanted to design something to give them a heads-up on obstacles(障碍) that may be in the path.
Jiang's inspiration came from the power of the hearing system.“I learned in school that bats and whales are able to use echolocation(回声定位) to help them navigate and I also saw on Internet some very skilled blind people that use echolocation to help them walk，” said Jiang.
Jiang started with a virtual reality setting and then made it a reality.His creation uses a depth camera that can detect how close objects are，thus giving enough time to avoid the obstacles.When a blind person is walking with the device，the sensor of the depth camera gathers the information regarding the obstacles' position and distance.Then the AI system in it will turn the distance data into musical sound guidance.This could significantly increase the walking speed of a blind person as well as decrease the number of obstacles they hit.
Some other similar programs were designed to find objects that were in close range，but Jiang still wanted the blind to experience the world even fuller so they were able to see stuff that was much further away than their circle of reach.
In October，the top ten finalists will compete in person in Minneapolis for the title of “America's Top Young Scientist” and a $25，000 prize.
[解题导语] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了一个名叫Sean Jiang的青少年发明创造了一台设备，能用声音帮助盲人顺利行走。
1.What's the main purpose of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge
A.It is to motivate students to solve daily issues.
B.It is to help to select the best high school scientists.
C.It is to develop students' teamwork and creativity.
D.It is to encourage students to build their confidence.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It's a competition that encourages...behind the solution he or she came up with.”可知，该挑战赛的主要目的是激发学生发现一个日常问题，并展示解决方案背后的科学原理。故选A。
2.What does the underlined word “heads-up” mean in paragraph 2
A.Raising head.
B.Brief report.
C.One-on-one match.
D.Advance warning.
解析 D 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“Blind people...far distances.”及下文“obstacles that may be in the path”可知，盲人行走时，很难在中远距离范围内避开物体，Jiang想设计一些对路上的障碍物发出预警的东西。画线词“heads-up”意为“预警”。故选D。
3.What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A.How the device helped the blind.
B.Jiang's device's creation process.
C.The reason why Jiang entered the competition.
D.The source of inspiration for Sean Jiang's invention.
解析 D 段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知，Jiang的灵感来自听觉系统的力量，他在学校里学过蝙蝠和鲸鱼能够利用回声定位来帮助它们导航，而且他在网上看到一些非常熟练的盲人利用回声定位来帮助他们走路。由此可知，第三段介绍的是Jiang的发明的灵感来源，故选D。
4.What is the best title for the passage
A.Competition for Young Scientists
B.Blind People's Navigation Difficulties
C.Jiang's Invention Aids Blind Navigation
D.Jiang Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge
解析 C 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文报道了14岁的青少年Sean Jiang受回声定位启发，用深度相机检测障碍物，将所得的数据转化成音乐声指引盲人绕开障碍物顺利行走，并因此入围3M青年科学家挑战赛前十名，竞逐“美国顶尖青年科学家”的称号和2.5万美元奖金的故事。故C项“Jiang的发明帮助盲人导航”为最佳标题。
B
Recently，a group of stroke (中风) survivors in British Columbia will test a new technology designed to aid their recovery，and finally restore use of their arms and hands.Participants will wear a groundbreaking new “smart glove” capable of tracking their hand and finger movements during rehabilitation (康复) exercises supervised by Dr.Janice Eng，a professor of medicine at UBC.
“With this glove，we can monitor patients' hand and finger movements without the need for cameras.We can then analyze and fine-tune their exercise programs for the best possible results，even remotely，” says Dr.Eng.
Peyman Servati，a UBC electrical and computer engineering professor，and his team at the startup，Texavie，created the smart glove for collaboration (协作) on the stroke project.Dr.Servati said in a paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence，“This is the most accurate glove we know of that can track hand and finger movements and grasping force without requiring motion-capture cameras.Thanks to machine learning models we developed，the glove can accurately determine the angles of all finger joints and the wrist as they move.The technology is highly precise and fast，capable of detecting small stretches and pressures and predicting movement with at least 99% accuracy—matching the performance of costly motion-capture cameras.”
Unlike other products in the market，the glove is wireless(无线的)and comfortable，and can be easily washed after removing the battery.Dr.Servati and his team have developed advanced methods of producing the smart glove at a relatively low cost locally.
Dr.Servati hopes that the smart glove can enter the market soon.He adds，“Imagine being able to accurately capture hand movements and interactions with objects and have them automatically displayed on a screen.There are endless applications.You can type text without needing a physical keyboard，control a robot，or translate American Sign Language into written speech in real time，providing easier communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.”
[解题导语] 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种帮助病人康复的智能手套的优点及应用。
5.What's the function of the “smart glove”？
A.Treating the stroke patients.
B.Keeping track of the cure.
C.Helping the patients to recover soon.
D.Taking control of a patient's hands.
解析 C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Recently，a group of stroke...during rehabilitation exercises”可知，“智能手套”的功能是帮助病人尽快康复。故选C。
6.What does the third paragraph mainly talk about concerning the “smart glove”？
A.Its price. B.Its advantages.
C.Its inspiration. D.Its users.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This is the most accurate glove...matching the performance of costly motion-capture cameras.”可知，第三段主要介绍了“智能手套”的优点，故选B。
7.What is unique about the “smart glove” compared with other similar products in the market
A.It's fashionable.
B.It's easy to carry.
C.It's light and warm.
D.It's produced at quite a low price.
解析 B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Unlike other products in the market...after removing the battery.”可知，与市场上其他同类产品相比，“智能手套”的独特之处在于便于携带。故选B。
8.What is Dr.Servati's attitude towards the “smart glove”？
A.Unclear. B.Careless.
C.Doubtful. D.Positive.
解析 D 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“Dr.Servati hopes that the smart glove can enter the market soon.”可知，Dr.Servati希望这个“智能手套”能够尽快进入市场。由此可推知，他支持“智能手套”。下文Dr.Servati说的话也是印证。即他的态度是积极的。故选D。
Ⅳ.完形填空(每小题1分，共15分)
Long-distance cycling becomes more popular nowadays.Some may argue that it brings tiredness but it's nothing， 1 with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights.My long-distance cycling career of 13 years ended as I approached 75.Although I am now no longer 2 enough to bear the long days and big climbs，I have my 3 .
It was easy to meet different people with 4 during the trips，where I got to 5 the very best in people.In 2007，a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea.In 2014，a couple 6 me their place to spend the night.
The support and comfort they gave was a (n) 7 change from the long hours I had spent alone on the bike.As each trip 8 its end，I gradually forgot the long hours of riding.The pain and failure I experienced were eventually 9 by only happy memories of the trip.
Meanwhile，cycling gave me much time to 10 sufferings I went through in my life.Time 11 everything.Cycling also taught me to like who I am.I finally accepted that I had more courage than I ever imagined，which was 12 in these trips.No matter how distant the 13 was，I could get there without any support.
These were the adventures of my life，and they were 14 memories.With cycling，the success or failure 15 not on luck or conditions but on me alone.
[解题导语] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的骑行经历以及这些经历给作者带来的人生感悟——成功或失败不是取决于运气或环境，而是取决于自己。
1.A.combined B.compared
C.connected D.concerned
解析 B 根据上文“Some may argue that it brings tiredness but it's nothing”和下文“with the joy of climbing huge mountains or seeing splendid sights”可知，此处是指与登上高山或看到壮丽的风景的喜悦相比，疲惫不值一提，故选B。
2.A.strong B.positive
C.innovative D.emotional
解析 A 根据上文“My long-distance cycling career of 13 years ended as I approached 75.”可知，作者现在没那么强壮了，故选A。
3.A.solutions B.strengths
C.memories D.ambitions
解析 C 根据下文写的以前登山时遇到的人和事可知，空处指的是回忆，故选C。
4.A.power B.energy
C.kindness D.confidence
解析 C 根据下文“where I got to the very best in people”可推知，作者遇到很多善良的人，故选C。
5.A.make B.ride
C.welcome D.experience
解析 D 根据下文“In 2007，a stranger stopped her car alongside me to make me a most welcome cup of tea.”可知，作者体验到了人性最好的一面，故选D。
6.A.offered B.rewarded
C.supported D.permitted
解析 A 根据上文“a couple”和下文“their place to spend the night”可推知，是一对夫妻提供地方给作者过夜，故选A。
7.A.sharp B.overall
C.apparent D.pleasant
解析 D 根据上文“The support and comfort they gave”可知是愉快的改变，故选D。
8.A.neared B.located
C.recorded D.confirmed
解析 A 根据下文“I gradually forgot the long hours of riding”可知，在旅行接近结束的时候，作者会逐渐忘记自己已经骑行很长时间，故选A。
9.A.moved B.replaced
C.consumed D.abandoned
解析 B 根据上文“The support and comfort they gave was a(n) change from the long hours I had spent alone on the bike.”可知，因为有了那些善良人的支持和安慰，作者经历的痛苦和失败最终被快乐的回忆所取代，故选B。
10.A.reflect on B.bring in
C.think up D.set aside
解析 A 根据下文“sufferings I went through in my life”可知，骑行使作者有时间反思生活中所经历的痛苦，故选A。reflect on反思；bring in带进来；think up想出；set aside把……放置一旁。
11.A.kills B.cures
C.needs D.keeps
解析 B 根据上文“Meanwhile，cycling gave me much time to sufferings I went through in my life.”可知，时间可以治愈一切(痛苦)，故选B。
12.A.lost B.thrown
C.required D.affected
解析 C 根据上文“I finally accepted that I had more courage than I ever imagined”和下文“in these trips”可知，旅行中会遇到很多事情，所以需要勇气，故选C。
13.A.future B.journey
C.relationship D.destination
解析 D 根据下文“I could get there without any support”以及全文都在说关于长途骑行的事情可知，此处指的是不管目的地有多遥远，故选D。
14.A.instant B.painful
C.sufficient D.impressive
解析 D 根据上文“These were the adventures of my life”可知，这些都是作者的冒险经历，一定是令人印象深刻的，故选D。
15.A.falls B.depends
C.insists D.focuses
解析 B 根据下文“not on luck or conditions but on me alone”可知这是作者的感悟——成功或失败不是取决于运气或环境，而是取决于自己，故选B。