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Period 1　Reading and Thinking
1．How does the author begin the text
A．By analysing some facts.
B．By listing some examples.
C．By raising some questions.
D．By explaining some reasons.
答案　C
2．What’s the main idea of paragraph 2
A．The future home is difficult to operate.
B．We can’t change our daily routine freely.
C．We have to switch off appliances in person.
D．The future home will operate automatically.
答案　D
3．What role will a bed play in the smart homes of the future
A．Warning you of cancer early on.
B．Saving your life potentially.
C．Checking your body weight.
D．Preventing damage from accidents.
答案　C
4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To sell integrated sensors.
B．To change the old houses.
C．To help us learn about smart homes.
D．To decorate home with smart technology.
答案　C
5．Who is the intended audience of this text
A．Home owners.
B．AI designers.
C．Sci-fi writers.
D．Intelligent professionals.
答案　A
SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house？Or，have you ever forgotten to switch off1 the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to us all the time2，waste resources，and can sometimes lead to3 problems.However，in the not-too-distant future4，we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.These smart homes will [1]keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment5 [2]to live in.
[1]keep us secure為“keep＋賓語＋賓語補足語”結構，此處賓語補足語由形容詞充當。此外，keep后的賓語補足語還可以由名詞、動詞-ing形式、動詞-ed形式和介詞短語充當。
[2]動詞不定式to live in作定語，修飾environment，由于live是不及物動詞，介詞in不可省略。
詞塊翻譯：
1．關上(電燈、機器等)
2．始終，一直
3．導致
4．在不遠的將來
5．一種更舒適的環境
Intelligent Controls
Today，we have to use switches for our lights，knobs for our appliances，and remote controls6 for our TVs and air conditioners7.In the future，we will be using advanced technology8 every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning，and then go into an energy-efficient mode9 all by itself.You will no longer10 have to think about11 turning switches on and off yourself.Your home will also learn your daily routine12 and preferences，so everything will be ready for13 you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on [3]the instant you enter the door along with14 your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will [4]find your dinner already prepared for you.[5]All controls will respond to15 voice commands，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
[3]the instant“一……就……”是名詞短語，在此用作連詞，引導時間狀語從句。
[4]find your dinner already prepared...是“find＋賓語＋賓語補足語”結構，此處賓語補足語由動詞-ed形式充當。
[5]此句是so連接的并列復合句。在后一分句中，if引導條件狀語從句，what you want是賓語從句，作動詞say的賓語。
6.遙控器；遙控
7．空調機；空調設備
8．先進技術
9．一種節能模式
10．不再
11．考慮
12．日常生活
13．為……準備好
14．與……一起；除……以外(還)
15．回應；響應
Regular Health Checks
In addition16，your smart home [6]will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed，for example，will record [7]how well you sleep every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems17，it will send a warning to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and [8]how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of18 your health as well19.They can warn you early on20 if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness，such as cancer，and potentially save your life.
[6]本段中的will be monitoring，will also be checking，will be keeping均是將來進行時。
[7]how well引導賓語從句，作動詞record的賓語。
[8]how to sleep better是“疑問詞＋動詞不定式”結構，作介詞on的賓語。
16.另外
17．睡眠或體重問題
18．跟蹤；監測；記錄
19．也，還
20．在初期；早先
No More Disasters
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents21.For example，[9]if a water pipe starts leaking，or if there is a short in the electrical wiring，your smart home will detect it and provide you with22 the relevant information.This way，you will be able to fix the problem23 [10]before your home becomes flooded or catches fire24.
This smart technology is not a fantasy.Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.In this sense25，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.Nevertheless，it will take some years [11]before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
[9]此處的兩個if引導條件狀語從句。
[10][11]都是before引導的時間狀語從句。
21.避免意外造成的嚴重傷害
22．給某人提供某物
23．解決問題
24．著火
25．從這種意義上講
析篇章結構
persuade vt.說服；勸說；使相信 (persuasive adj.有說服力的persuasion n．說服)
[教材原句P14]For example，the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.例如，短語in my opinion告訴我們這篇文章可能意在說服。
[北師大版選擇性必修第三冊Unit 7]I’m fascinated by how companies develop under the market economy and how they persuade clients to buy products.
我對企業在市場經濟條件下如何發展以及如何說服客戶購買產品很感興趣。
persuade 注意：persuade表示“說服”，強調說服的結果；advise表示“勸說，建議”，對方不一定接受，強調動作?！皠裾f但不一定有效果”應表述為advise sb to do sth 或try to persuade sb to do sth。
(1)Using persuasive(persuade) facts，I have persuaded all the students of my potential to organize the English speech activity well.
(2)The patient professor finally persuaded him out of wasting(waste) his precious time playing computer games.
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(3)(2024·上海6月，書面表達)我堅信，如果你接受上面的建議，你可以說服你的父母允許你做飯。
I hold the strong belief that you can persuade your parents to permit you to cook/persuade your parents into permitting you to cook if you take the above suggestions.
(4)我試圖說服學生會主席創建一個英語俱樂部以提高學生對英語的興趣，但是白費力氣。
I advised/tried to persuade the chairman of the Student Association to found an English club to improve students’ interest in English，but in vain.
preference n．愛好；偏愛(prefer vt.更喜歡；偏好)
[教材原句P14]Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
你的住宅還能了解你的日程安排和喜好，所以每天晚上你回到家時，一切都已經準備就緒。
[外研版選擇性必修第一冊Unit 6]All applications welcome，but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications.歡迎所有申請，但有潛水資格者優先。
·have a preference for更喜歡…… give (a) preference to給……以優惠；優待 in preference to優先于；而不是 ·prefer (doing) A to (doing) B　與(做)B相比更喜歡(做)A prefer to do A rather than do B　寧愿做A也不愿做B
(1)To keep physically healthy，I prefer opening(open) the windows to switching on the air conditioner.
(2)(2024·天津，書面表達)To live a green campus life，numerous students choose buses in preference(prefer) to private cars.
[寫作佳句]
(3)(2024·上海1月，書面表達)鑒于我們更喜歡英國文學，您能和我們分享它的主要特點嗎？
Given that we have a preference for English literature/prefer English literature，could you please share its main features with us
command n．命令；指令；控制；(尤指對語言的)掌握 vt.命令；控制
[教材原句P14]All controls will respond to voice commands，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.所有的控制器都將響應語音指令，因此如果你想要改變日程安排，你只需大聲說出你的想法，家居系統就會照辦。
·have a good command of精通(語言等)；掌握 in command of控制…… under the command of sb＝under one’s command由……指揮；由……控制 ·command sb to do sth 命令某人做某事 注意：command后跟同位語從句、表語從句或賓語從句時，從句中的謂語動詞用“(should) do”。
(1)It is said that this army is under the command of the extraordinary general.
(2)With her husband in company with her，she gradually felt relaxed and in command of her emotions.
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(3)(讀后續寫之情感描寫)令我們怒火中燒的是，我們的班長總是命令我們做我們不喜歡的事情。
What makes us boil with anger is that our monitor always commands us to do what we dislike/our monitor always commands that we (should) do what we dislike.
(4)(應用文寫作之申請信)由于我精通英語，我相信我能擔任貴公司的秘書。
Having a good command of English，I do believe that I can take up a position as a secretary in your company.(用現在分詞短語作狀語)
in this sense 從這種意義上說
[教材原句P15]In this sense，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.從這個意義上說，明日之家已經是今日之家。
make sense講得通；有意義 make sense of懂得；理解 make no sense講不通；沒有意義 in a sense在某種意義上 in no sense決不(置于句首時，句子用部分倒裝) There’s no/little sense in doing sth.做某事沒有/幾乎沒有意義。
(1)It can be inferred that what he said just now doesn’t make sense.
＝It can be inferred that what he said just now makes no sense.
(2)There is no sense in founding(found) the organisation before we get public support.
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(3)(應用文寫作之建議信)I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty making sense of(理解) what your physics teacher says in class.What I put emphasis on is that there is no sense in complaining(抱怨是沒有意義的)．Meanwhile，in no sense(決不) should you give up.What you must do now is turn to your classmates and teachers for assistance.In a sense(在某種意義上)，only if you insist on studying physics can you make remarkable progress in the not-too-distant future.
occupation n．職業；占領(occupy vt.占據；占用；使忙碌occupied adj.被占領的；被占用的；忙于)
·occupy oneself with sth/(in) doing sth 忙于(做)某事；專心于(做)某事 ·be occupied with sth/(in) doing sth 忙于(做)某事
(1)When you sign up，please state relevant information，such as your name，address and occupation(occupy)．
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(2)(應用文寫作之道歉信)由于我忙于準備高考，我很抱歉沒有馬上回復你的上一封信。
Occupied (in) preparing for the College Entrance Examination/Occupying myself (in) preparing for the College Entrance Examination，I am terribly sorry not to reply to your last letter in an instant.(用分詞短語作狀語)
the instant...
[教材原句P14]Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
你一進家門，燈就會亮起，還有你最喜歡的音樂或電視節目(會自動播放)，而且你會發現晚餐已為你準備好了。
·the instant 意為“一……就……”，引導時間狀語從句。 ·“一……就……”的其他表達方式：on/upon (doing) sth；as soon as＋從句；the moment/minute...＋從句；immediately/instantly/directly＋從句；no sooner had sb done than＋sb＋一般過去時；hardly/scarcely had sb done when＋sb＋一般過去時
(1)(2023·新課標Ⅰ，讀后續寫)一聽說我在寫作比賽中獲得第一名，我站在原地不動，感到不可思議和欣喜若狂。
The instant/As soon as/The moment/The minute/Immediately/Instantly/Directly I heard that/On/Upon hearing that I won first prize in the writing competition，I stood still on the spot，feeling unbelievable and overjoyed.
(2)(讀后續寫之情緒描寫)我一在校園里見到他，就迫不及待地告訴他這個好消息，臉上洋溢著興奮的微笑。
No sooner had I seen him on campus than I couldn’t wait to tell him the good news，with an excited smile spreading across my face.
It will take＋一段時間＋before從句
[教材原句P15]Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，還需要過些年大多數新住宅才會開始使用這種新技術。
It will take/be＋一段時間＋before從句(一般現在時)“一段時間之后才……” It wasn’t long＋before從句(一般過去時) “沒過多久就……” It won’t be long＋before從句(一般現在時) “過不了多久就會……”
(1)我要花兩個小時才能完全解決這個關鍵問題。
It will take two hours before I completely solve this critical problem.
(2)(讀后續寫之情感描寫)沒過多久簡就意識到她在陌生的森林里迷路了，這使她感到害怕。但是她不斷地安慰自己，“用不了多久我的丈夫就會找到我?！?br/>It wasn’t long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest，which caused her to be frightened.But she constantly comforted herself，“It won’t be long before my husband finds me.”
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Ⅰ.品句猜詞
1．My distant① relative has a distant② attitude to me and doesn’t want to talk with me.①adj.遠親的?、赼dj.疏遠的
2．Tom and his father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner.vt.獲得
3．Could you be kind enough to buy some instant coffee for me？adj.速溶的
4．I am afraid that I am not available to help with the talent show on June 19.adj.有空的
5．I have such a good command of English that I am elected as an assistant to my English teacher.n.(尤指對語言的)掌握
Ⅱ.單詞拼寫
1．The instant the young man switched on the light，shouts of “Happy Birthday” came.
2．I gave him a warning that he mustn’t quit such a secure job.
3．I was told that the new sensor was available in that small shop.
4．I advocate combining(結合) a balanced diet with exercise to keep physically healthy.
5．It’s vital to memorize as many English words and phrases(短語) as possible.
6．The reference book is relevant to different structures (結構) of different types of articles.
7．As a matter of fact，they predicted(預測) the bad environmental consequences ten years ago.
8．Unfortunately，some students do not think obeying(遵守) the traffic rules is quite crucial.
Ⅲ.單句語法填空
1．The old professor shows preference(prefer) for those old modes.
2．I persuaded him to take(take) up a position in that small company.
3．In this sense，it is safe to stay in that remote village for a short time.
4．The boss commanded me to work(work) hard with the objective of achieving my initial goal.
5．I must immediately inform you of some scientific information relevant to what happened just now.
6．Many citizens really couldn’t make sense of what the politician had said at the conference.
Ⅳ.課文語法填空
We will be living in smart homes that will switch off the TV automatically when we forget in the not-too-distant future.These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment 1.to live(live) in.We will be using 2.advanced(advance) technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.Your home will also learn your daily routine and 3.preferences(prefer)，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on 4.the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already 5.prepared(prepare) for you.Your smart home also 6.will be monitoring(monitor) your health for you every day.If you start to have sleep or weight problems，it will send a 7.warning(warn) to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep 8.better(well)．Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.If a water pipe starts leaking，your smart home will detect it and provide you 9.with the relevant information.This smart technology is not a fantasy.Nevertheless，it will take some years 10.before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
作業1　Reading and Thinking
[分值：70分]
Ⅰ.短語填空(共8小題；每小題2.5分，滿分20分)
1．I strongly demand that all the lights (should) be switched off(關上) before you leave the laboratory.
2．Carelessness leads to(導致) accidents，and consequently we can’t be careful enough when driving.
3．Last Sunday I thought about(考慮) applying to be a volunteer in the city museum.
4．Like any other public servant，this policeman responds to(回應) public demands as soon as possible.
5．For parents，using this kind of device is a very effective way of keeping track of(跟蹤) their children’s daily spending.
6．In addition(此外)，many libraries now offer programs for adults，who can participate in book discussion clubs，learn calligraphy，and even take college classes.
7．Thanks for providing us with(提供) free services during our stay in the UK.
8．We didn’t figure out the reason why the house caught fire(著火)．
Ⅱ.主題微寫作——太空探險(滿分15分)
(應用文寫作之求助信)
1．從孩提時代起，我就發現自己對太空探索著迷。(find＋賓語＋賓語補足語)
Ever since my childhood，I have found myself crazy about space exploration.
2．我一讀相關的書籍或觀看視頻，我的父母就會怒不可遏，毫無疑問，他們決不支持我的愛好。(the instant引導的時間狀語從句；in no sense)
The instant I read relevant books or watch videos，my parents will boil with anger and undoubtedly，in no sense do they support my hobby.
3．他們甚至說，如果我不立即放棄我的愛好，他們永遠不會允許我參加其他課外活動。(if引導的條件狀語從句)
They even say that if I don’t give up my hobby instantly，never will they allow me to take part in other after-class activities.
4．過不了多久我就要參加一個關于太空探險的夏令營，但是他們阻止我報名。(It won’t be long＋before從句)
It won’t be long before I participate in a summer camp about space exploration，but they prevent me from signing up for it.
5．我不知道如何說服我的父母改變他們的態度，我想知道你是否能給我一些建議。(疑問詞＋動詞不定式；persuade；switch)
I have no idea how to persuade my parents to switch/into switching their attitude，and I am wondering whether you can provide me with some suggestions.
組句成篇　以上句子可以加上過渡詞語和其他聯想內容組成一篇小短文。
Ⅲ.主題語篇閱讀(共8小題；每小題2.5分，滿分20分)
A
(2025·江蘇揚州高二上期中)
When dehydrated(脫水) or snipped with scissors(用剪刀剪斷)，plants make popping noises that are too high-pitched(高音調的) for humans to hear，a study suggests.
Researchers set up microphones near healthy and stressed tomato and tobacco plants，both in a soundproof box and in a greenhouse setting.The stressed plants were either dehydrated or had their stems snipped.The team also recorded pots with only soil in them to check that soil，alone，didn’t make any sounds.(They found it didn’t.) On average，healthy plants let out less than one pop per hour，but the stressed plants let out about 11 to 35，depending on the plant species and stressor.Drought-stressed tomato plants were the noisiest，with some plants letting out more than 40 pops per hour.
The team fed these recordings into a machine-learning algorithm(算法)—an AI system used to identify patterns in data—and found that the trained algorithm had about a 70% success rate in differentiating the sounds made by different plants close to different stressors.They trained another AI system to differentiate between drought-stressed and healthy tomatoes in a greenhouse with more than 80% accuracy.Another model could tell what stage of dehydration a plant was in with about 80% accuracy.
In additional experiments，the team successfully recorded the cries of many other stressed plants，such as wheat，corn and pincushion cactuses.
Although the researchers gathered these recordings by setting microphones about 10cm away from the plants，they suggested that these sounds could potentially be heard by animals and insects with great hearing from 3 to 5 meters away.“These findings can change the way we think about the plant kingdom，which has been considered to be almost silent until now，” the study authors wrote.
In the future，humans could take advantage of recording devices and AI to monitor crops for these signs of dehydration or disease，the scientists suggest.
語篇解讀　本文是一篇新聞報道。一項研究發現，在脫水或被剪刀剪斷的情況下，植物會發出人耳無法聽到的極高音調的爆裂聲，人們可以通過人工智能識別出不同植物在不同壓力下發出的聲音，并監測作物的脫水或病害癥狀。這些發現可能改變人們對植物界的認識，以前人們認為植物幾乎是無聲的。
1．What did the researchers do in their study
A．They referred to previous research.
B．They studied different diseases of plants.
C．They used AI to analyze the experimental recordings.
D．They adopted different ways to record the sounds of plants.
答案　C
解析　細節理解題。根據第三段內容可知，研究人員在他們的研究中使用人工智能來分析實驗錄音。故選C。
2．What do the study authors say about the research
A．It changes people’s views on plants.
B．It reveals the challenges plants face.
C．It provides a cure for plant diseases.
D．It shows animals have better hearing than people.
答案　A
解析　細節理解題。根據倒數第二段末句可知，研究報告的作者認為這項研究改變了人們對植物的看法。故選A。
3．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about the study
A．Its results. B．Its process.
C．Its methods. D．Its application.
答案　D
解析　推理判斷題。根據最后一段內容可知，本段主要講述了未來這項研究可能會應用于監測作物。故選D。
4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Stressed Plants Make Popping Sounds
B．The Cries of Plants Were Successfully Recorded
C．AI Systems Can Be Used to Detect Diseased Plants
D．Different Kinds of Plants Make Different Popping Sounds
答案　A
解析　標題歸納題。根據全文尤其是第一段可知，本文主要介紹了一項研究，該研究發現，在脫水或被剪刀剪斷的情況下，植物會發出人耳無法聽到的極高音調的爆裂聲，人們可以通過人工智能識別出不同植物在不同壓力下發出的聲音，所以A項(受到壓力的植物會發出爆裂聲)是本文合適的標題。故選A。
B (此篇精讀)
(2025·福建福州八校高二上聯考)
Blind people have long desired for brightness，but scientists don’t have the technology.To bring that one step closer to reality，Zhiyong Fan，a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology，developed a new artificial eye.The device，which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball，may outperform human eyes.
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina(視網膜)—an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells.The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material.At the back of the eyeball，an artificial retina is lined with Nanoscale light sensors(納米級光感器)．Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens(晶狀體) at the front of the eye.Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor，similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
“In the future，we can use this to replace damaged human eyes，” says the lead designer.In theory，this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye，because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter.Besides，the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can—within about 30 to 40 milliseconds，rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds.Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the 150 degrees a human eye can take in，the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang，an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin，though，thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight，which is super hard to achieve.
語篇解讀　這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了香港科技大學的材料科學家范智勇研發出人工眼球來幫助盲人重獲光明。
5．Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye
A．To replace people’s real eyeballs.
B．To gain a sharper vision.
C．To help the blind regain their eyesight.
D．To help normal eyes perform better.
答案　C
解析　細節理解題。根據第一段第一、二句可知，發明人工眼球的目的是幫助盲人重獲光明。故選C。
6．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The design of the artificial eye.
B．The structure of the human eye.
C．The advantages of the artificial eye.
D．The material used for the artificial eye.
答案　A
解析　段落大意題。根據第二段中的“The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material...similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.”可知，第二段主要講人工眼球的結構設計。故選A。
7．What can we learn about the artificial eye and the human eye
A．They have the same structure.
B．The artificial eye may see more clearly.
C．The human eye sees better in weak light.
D．The artificial eye takes in a broader view.
答案　B
解析　細節理解題。根據第三段第二句可知，理論上，人工眼球可能比真正的眼睛看得更清楚。故選B。
8．Which word best describes Hongrui Jiang’s attitude to the artificial eye
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable.
C．Uncaring. D．Cautious.
答案　A
解析　觀點態度題。根據最后一段“Hongrui Jiang...though，thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to...which is super hard to achieve.”可知，江洪睿認為科學家們的設想很難達成，即他持懷疑的態度。故選A。
[詞匯積累] 1．brightness(派)＝bright＋ness n．明亮；光明 2．develop熟義：v.發展　生義(文義)：v.研發 3．sensitive adj.過敏的；敏感的 4．light-detecting(合)＝light＋detecting adj.檢測光的 [句式分析] Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor，similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain. 分析：此句為復合句。主句的主干為Wires send signals from those sensors to the processor；attached to...the retina為過去分詞短語作后置定語；similar to...為形容詞短語作狀語；the way后面為省略了關系詞that/in which的定語從句。 翻譯：連接在視網膜后面的金屬線將來自那些傳感器的信號發送到處理器，類似于神經網絡將眼球連接到大腦的方式。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)
(2024·河北石家莊高二上期末)
I was walking through the bush when，suddenly，a baby koala rushed to me through the sky.Through quick thinking，I managed to catch it in my 1 .“Oh Doodah，are you 2 to see me today？” I asked the koala.Doodah，a baby koala，was just one of the many koalas that had come into my 3 .And while I might be his favourite person，I loved all of these animals 4 .
Ever since I was a girl，I’ve loved animals and at 18 I started working at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as a 5 collector.Selecting leaves for the koalas brought me so much joy as the koalas 6 them for food.Through hard work and 7 ，I eventually became a koala specialist，which saw me working in China，where I 8 in koala-breeding programs.
My son，Jett，has always been with koalas and comes out 9 them with me.But we’ve both become concerned over the 10 of our beloved koalas.I knew the best way to stop them from dying out was to 11 the young like my son because the future really is theirs.So I wrote a children’s book Have You Seen a Tree for Me？，which I hope will help them understand we’ve got to 12 our beloved wildlife.
There are lots of 13 things kids can do to start helping now：keep dogs and cats locked away from wildlife，plant a tree that will encourage native animals to visit and 14 your family to drive slowly in wildlife habitats and areas.That might only sound 15 ，but if we all do this，it can make a big difference.
語篇解讀　這是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述作者一直負責照顧考拉，她通過努力工作和學習，成為一名考拉專家。作者因為擔心考拉的未來，所以寫書并呼吁人們保護野生動物。
1．A.arms B．legs
C．clothes D．gloves
答案　A
解析　根據上文“I was walking through the bush when，suddenly，a baby koala rushed to me through the sky.”可知，考拉從天而降，沖向作者，故推知作者用雙臂接住考拉。故選A。
2．A.curious B．responsible
C．excited D．unwilling
答案　C
解析　curious好奇的；responsible有責任的；excited激動的，興奮的；unwilling不愿意的。根據上文“I was walking through the bush when，suddenly，a baby koala rushed to me through the sky.”可知，考拉從天而降，沖向作者，故推知考拉見到作者很興奮，故選C。
3．A.exchange B．care
C．lecture D．power
答案　B
解析　exchange交流，交換；care照顧；lecture講座；power能力。根據下文“Ever since I was a girl，I’ve loved animals...Selecting leaves for the koalas brought me so much joy as the koalas them for food.”可知，作者很喜歡考拉，并為考拉挑選樹葉。故推知作者的工作是照顧考拉，故選B。
4．A.officially B．properly
C．recently D．equally
答案　D
解析　officially正式地；properly正確地；recently最近；equally同樣地。根據下文“Ever since I was a girl，I’ve loved animals...”可知，作者喜歡所有動物，再根據本句中while表“雖然”可推知，作者對待所有動物都是懷有平等的、一樣的喜愛。故選D。
5．A.wood B．rubbish
C．leaf D．water
答案　C
解析　wood木頭；rubbish垃圾；leaf葉子；water水。根據下文“Selecting leaves for the koalas brought me so much joy as the koalas them for food.”可知，作者的主要工作是為考拉挑選樹葉，故選C。
6．A.broke down B．depended on
C．came across D．concentrated on
答案　B
解析　break down出故障；depend on依靠；come across偶遇；concentrate on集中精力于。根據上文可知，作者負責為考拉挑選樹葉，給考拉喂食。故推知考拉以樹葉為食。故選B。
7．A.study B．confidence
C．debate D．arrangement
答案　A
解析　study學習，研究；confidence自信；debate辯論；arrangement安排。根據上文“Through hard work”及下文“I eventually became a koala specialist”可知，作者為了成為考拉專家，付出了很多努力。故推知作者很努力地工作和學習。故選A。
8．A.checked B．typed
C．registered D．joined
答案　D
解析　check檢查；type打字；register登記；join加入，參加。根據上文“I eventually became a koala specialist”可知，作者在飼養考拉方面非常專業。故推知作者以專家的身份加入了考拉飼養計劃，故選D。
9．A.naming B．impressing
C．feeding D．catching
答案　C
解析　name命名；impress給……留下印象；feed喂；catch抓。根據上文“My son，Jett，has always been with koalas”及下文“But we’ve both become concerned over the of our beloved koalas.”可知，作者的兒子很喜歡考拉，故推知兒子愿意照顧考拉，給考拉喂食。故選C。
10．A.health B．future
C．food D．return
答案　B
解析　health健康；future將來；food食物；return歸還，收益。根據下文“So I wrote a children’s book...which I hope will help them understand we’ve got to our beloved wildlife.”可知，作者號召孩子們保護野生動物，故推知作者怕年輕一代不知道保護野生動物，所以擔心考拉的未來。下文the future也是提示。故選B。
11．A.educate B．understand
C．direct D．trust
答案　A
解析　educate教育；understand明白；direct指導；trust相信。根據下文“So I wrote a children’s book...which I hope will help them understand we’ve got to our beloved wildlife.”可知，作者寫兒童讀物的目的是教育孩子們保護野生動物。故選A。
12．A.control B．protect
C．hide D．recognize
答案　B
解析　control控制；protect保護；hide隱藏；recognize認出。根據下文“keep dogs and cats locked away from wildlife，plant a tree that will encourage native animals to visit and your family to drive slowly in wildlife habitats and areas”可知，此處描述的是孩子們保護野生動物的方法，故推知作者鼓勵孩子們保護野生動物，故選B。
13．A.secret B．big
C．interesting D．simple
答案　D
解析　secret秘密的；big大的；interesting有趣的；simple簡單的。根據下文“keep dogs and cats locked away from wildlife，plant a tree that will encourage native animals to visit and your family to drive slowly in wildlife habitats and areas”可知，此處列舉出的幾種行為在我們生活中都是很簡單的保護野生動物的方法，故選D。
14．A.allow B．force
C．ask D．train
答案　C
解析　allow允許；force強迫；ask要求；train訓練。根據上文可知，此處介紹孩子們保護野生動物的方法，故推知應當要求家人在野生動物棲息地緩慢行駛，故選C。
15．A.small B．confusing
C．natural D．difficult
答案　A
解析　small小的，微弱的；confusing令人困惑的；natural自然的；difficult困難的。根據本段內容可知，拴住貓和狗、種樹和在野生動物棲息地緩慢行駛，這些行為在我們生活中都是很小的事，故選A。(共94張PPT)
Period 1
Reading and Thinking
Looking into the future
Unit 2
內容索引
Step 1　課文深度理解
Step 2　語言知識梳理
Step 3　基礎達標檢測
作業1
課文深度理解
1.How does the author begin the text
A.By analysing some facts.
B.By listing some examples.
C.By raising some questions.
D.By explaining some reasons.
√
泛讀速選
2.What’s the main idea of paragraph 2
A.The future home is difficult to operate.
B.We can’t change our daily routine freely.
C.We have to switch off appliances in person.
D.The future home will operate automatically.
√
3.What role will a bed play in the smart homes of the future
A.Warning you of cancer early on.
B.Saving your life potentially.
C.Checking your body weight.
D.Preventing damage from accidents.
√
4.What is the purpose of the text
A.To sell integrated sensors.
B.To change the old houses.
C.To help us learn about smart homes.
D.To decorate home with smart technology.
√
5.Who is the intended audience of this text
A.Home owners.
B.AI designers.
C.Sci-fi writers.
D.Intelligent professionals.
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SMART HOMES TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house？Or，have you ever forgotten to switch off1 the TV or computer？These kinds of things happen to us all the time2，waste resources，and can sometimes lead to3 problems.However，in the not-too-distant future4，we will be living in smart homes that will lock the door for us when we are away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget.
精讀細研
詞塊翻譯：
1.___________________
2.___________
3._____
4._____________
關上(電燈、機器等)
始終，一直
導致
在不遠的將來
These smart homes will [1]keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment5 [2]to live in.
[1]keep us secure為“keep＋賓語＋賓語補足語”結構，此處賓語補足語由形容詞充當。此外，keep后的賓語補足語還可以由名詞、動詞-ing形式、動詞-ed形式和介詞短語充當。
[2]動詞不定式to live in作定語，修飾environment，由于live是不及物動詞，介詞in不可省略。
詞塊翻譯：
5.__________________
一種更舒適的環境
Intelligent Controls
Today，we have to use switches for our lights，knobs for our appliances，and remote controls6 for our TVs and air conditioners7.In the future，we will be using advanced technology8 every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.
詞塊翻譯：
6._____________
7._________________
8._________
遙控器；遙控
空調機；空調設備
先進技術
The future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home each morning，and then go into an energy-efficient mode9 all by itself.You will no longer10 have to think about11 turning switches on and off yourself.
詞塊翻譯：
9._____________
10._____
11._____
一種節能模式
不再
考慮
Your home will also learn your daily routine12 and preferences，so everything will be ready for13 you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on [3]the instant you enter the door along with14 your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will [4]find your dinner already prepared for you.
[3]the instant“一……就……”是名詞短語，在此用作連詞，引導時間狀語從句。
[4]find your dinner already prepared...是“find＋賓語＋賓語補足語”結構，此處賓語補足語由動詞-ed形式充當。
詞塊翻譯：
12._________
13.______________
14.___________________________
日常生活
為……準備好
與……一起；除……以外(還)
[5]All controls will respond to15 voice commands，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.
[5]此句是so連接的并列復合句。在后一分句中，if引導條件狀語從句，what you want是賓語從句，作動詞say的賓語。
詞塊翻譯：
15.___________
回應；響應
Regular Health Checks
In addition16，your smart home [6]will be monitoring your health for you every day.Your bed，for example，will record [7]how well you sleep every night.It will also be checking your body weight.If you start to have sleep or weight problems17，it will send a warning to your phone.
[6]本段中的will be monitoring，will also be checking，will be keeping均是將來進行時。
[7]how well引導賓語從句，作動詞record的賓語。
詞塊翻譯：
16._____
17._______________
另外
睡眠或體重問題
It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and [8]how to sleep better.Smart toilets will be keeping constant track of18 your health as well19.They can warn you early on20 if there is something abnormal or if you have a critical illness，such as cancer，and potentially save your life.
[8]how to sleep better是“疑問詞＋動詞不定式”結構，作介詞on的賓語。
詞塊翻譯：
18._________________
19._______
20._____________
跟蹤；監測；記錄
也，還
在初期；早先
No More Disasters
Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents21.For example，[9]if a water pipe starts leaking，or if there is a short in the electrical wiring，your smart home will detect it and provide you with22 the relevant information.This way，you will be able to fix the problem23 [10]before your home becomes flooded or catches fire24.
[9]此處的兩個if引導條件狀語從句。
詞塊翻譯：
21._______________________
22._______________
23._________
24._____
避免意外造成的嚴重傷害
給某人提供某物
解決問題
著火
This smart technology is not a fantasy.Many of these new innovations are already available and being used in some homes.In this sense25，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.Nevertheless，it will take some years [11]before most new homes begin to use this new technology.
[10][11]都是before引導的時間狀語從句。
詞塊翻譯：
25.________________
從這種意義上講
析篇章結構
Smart Homes to Make Life 1._______
Easier
Introduction:Introducing the 2.______ smart homes.
future
Main Body:
·Intelligent Controls:3.___________ control of just about
everything in our home.
·Regular Health Checks: monitoring your health every day.
·No More Disasters: preventing serious damage from
4.___________.
accidents
Conclusion:This smart technology is not a 5._______.
fantasy
automatic
返 回
語言知識梳理
vt.說服；勸說；使相信 (persuasive adj.有說服力的persuasion n.說服)
[教材原句P14] For example，the phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely meant to persuade.例如，短語in my opinion告訴我們這篇文章可能意在說服。
[北師大版選擇性必修第三冊Unit 7] I’m fascinated by how companies develop under the market economy and how they persuade clients to buy products.
我對企業在市場經濟條件下如何發展以及如何說服客戶購買產品很感興趣。
1
persuade
persuade
注意：persuade表示“說服”，強調說服的結果；advise表示“勸說，建議”，對方不一定接受，強調動作?！皠裾f但不一定有效果”應表述為advise sb to do sth 或try to persuade sb to do sth。
(1)Using ___________(persuade) facts，I have persuaded all the students ___ my potential to organize the English speech activity well.
(2)The patient professor finally persuaded him out of ________(waste) his precious time playing computer games.
persuasive
of
wasting
(3)(2024·上海6月，書面表達)我堅信，如果你接受上面的建議，你可以說服你的父母允許你做飯。
I hold the strong belief that you can ________________________
_______________________________________________________________ if you take the above suggestions.
persuade your parents to permit you to cook/persuade your parents into permitting you to cook
寫作佳句
(4)我試圖說服學生會主席創建一個英語俱樂部以提高學生對英語的興趣，但是白費力氣。
I _____________________________________________________
___________ to found an English club to improve students’ interest in English，but in vain.
advised/tried to persuade the chairman of the Student Association
n.愛好；偏愛(prefer vt.更喜歡；偏好)
2
preference
[教材原句P14] Your home will also learn your daily routine and preferences，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.
你的住宅還能了解你的日程安排和喜好，所以每天晚上你回到家時，一切都已經準備就緒。
[外研版選擇性必修第一冊Unit 6] All applications welcome，but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications.歡迎所有申請，但有潛水資格者優先。
·have a preference for更喜歡……
give (a) preference to給……以優惠；優待
in preference to優先于；而不是
·prefer (doing) A to (doing) B　與(做)B相比更喜歡(做)A
prefer to do A rather than do B　寧愿做A也不愿做B
(1)To keep physically healthy，I prefer __________(open) the windows to switching on the air conditioner.
(2)(2024·天津，書面表達)To live a green campus life，numerous students choose buses in ___________(prefer) to private cars.
opening
preference
(3)(2024·上海1月，書面表達)鑒于我們更喜歡英國文學，您能和我們分享它的主要特點嗎？
Given that we __________________________________________
_________________，could you please share its main features with us
have a preference for English literature/prefer English literature
寫作佳句
n.命令；指令；控制；(尤指對語言的)掌握
vt.命令；控制
3
command
[教材原句P14] All controls will respond to voice commands，so if you want to change your routine，you just say aloud what you want and the home system will obey.所有的控制器都將響應語音指令，因此如果你想要改變日程安排，你只需大聲說出你的想法，家居系統就會照辦。
·have a good command of精通(語言等)；掌握
in command of控制……
under the command of sb＝under one’s command由……指揮；由……
控制
·command sb to do sth 命令某人做某事
注意：command后跟同位語從句、表語從句或賓語從句時，從句中的
謂語動詞用“(should) do”。
(1)It is said that this army is ______ the command of the extraordinary general.
under
(2)With her husband in company with her，she gradually felt relaxed and _____ command of her emotions.
in
(3)(讀后續寫之情感描寫)令我們怒火中燒的是，我們的班長總是命令我們做我們不喜歡的事情。
What makes us boil with anger is that ______________________
______________________________________________________________________________________.
our monitor always commands us to do what we dislike/our monitor always commands that we (should) do what we dislike
寫作佳句
(4)(應用文寫作之申請信)由于我精通英語，我相信我能擔任貴公司的秘書。
________________________________，I do believe that I can take up a position as a secretary in your company.(用現在分詞短語作狀語)
Having a good command of English
從這種意義上說
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in this sense
[教材原句P15] In this sense，the home of tomorrow is already the home of today.從這個意義上說，明日之家已經是今日之家。
make sense講得通；有意義
make sense of懂得；理解
make no sense講不通；沒有意義
in a sense在某種意義上
in no sense決不(置于句首時，句子用部分倒裝)
There’s no/little sense in doing sth.做某事沒有/幾乎沒有意義。
(1)It can be inferred that what he said just now doesn’t make sense.
＝It can be inferred that what he said just now makes ___ sense.
(2)There is no sense in __________(found) the organisation before we get public support.
no
founding
(3)(應用文寫作之建議信)I am terribly sorry to hear that you have difficulty ________________(理解) what your physics teacher says in class.What I put emphasis on is that _____________________________(抱怨是沒有意義的).Meanwhile，__________(決不) should you give up.What you must do now is turn to your classmates and teachers for assistance.__________(在某種意義上)，only if you insist on studying physics can you make remarkable progress in the not-too-distant future.
making sense of
寫作佳句
there is no sense in complaining
in no sense
In a sense
n.職業；占領(occupy vt.占據；占用；使忙碌occupied adj.被占領的；被占用的；忙于)
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occupation
·occupy oneself with sth/(in) doing sth 忙于(做)某事；專心于(做)某事
·be occupied with sth/(in) doing sth 忙于(做)某事
(1)When you sign up，please state relevant information，such as your name，address and ____________(occupy).
occupation
(2)(應用文寫作之道歉信)由于我忙于準備高考，我很抱歉沒有馬上回復你的上一封信。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________，I am terribly sorry not to reply to your last letter in an instant.(用分詞短語作狀語)
寫作佳句
Occupied (in) preparing for the College Entrance Examination/
Occupying myself (in) preparing for the College Entrance Examination
[教材原句P14] Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.
你一進家門，燈就會亮起，還有你最喜歡的音樂或電視節目(會自動播放)，而且你會發現晚餐已為你準備好了。
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the instant...
·the instant 意為“一……就……”，引導時間狀語從句。
·“一……就……”的其他表達方式：on/upon (doing) sth；as soon as＋
從句；the moment/minute...＋從句；immediately/instantly/directly＋
從句；no sooner had sb done than＋sb＋一般過去時；hardly/scarcely
had sb done when＋sb＋一般過去時
(1)(2023·新課標Ⅰ，讀后續寫)一聽說我在寫作比賽中獲得第一名，我站在原地不動，感到不可思議和欣喜若狂。
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________，I stood still on the spot，feeling unbelievable and overjoyed.
(2)(讀后續寫之情緒描寫)我一在校園里見到他，就迫不及待地告訴他這個好消息，臉上洋溢著興奮的微笑。
No sooner ________________________ than I couldn’t wait to tell him the good news，with an excited smile spreading across my face.
The instant/As soon as/The moment/The minute/Immediately/Instantly/
Directly I heard that/On/Upon hearing that I won first prize in the writing competition
had I seen him on campus
[教材原句P15] Nevertheless，it will take some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology.然而，還需要過些年大多數新住宅才會開始使用這種新技術。
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It will take＋一段時間＋before從句
It will take/be＋一段時間＋before從句(一般現在時)“一段時間之后才……”
It wasn’t long＋before從句(一般過去時) “沒過多久就……”
It won’t be long＋before從句(一般現在時) “過不了多久就會……”
(1)我要花兩個小時才能完全解決這個關鍵問題。
__________________________ I completely solve this critical problem.
(2)(讀后續寫之情感描寫)沒過多久簡就意識到她在陌生的森林里迷路了，這使她感到害怕。但是她不斷地安慰自己，“用不了多久我的丈夫就會找到我。”
_______________________________________________________________，which caused her to be frightened.But she constantly comforted herself，“________________________________________.”
It will take two hours before
It wasn’t long before Jane sensed that she got lost in the unfamiliar forest
It won’t be long before my husband finds me
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基礎達標檢測
1.My distant① relative has a distant② attitude to me and doesn’t want to talk with me. ①___________?、赺_________
2.Tom and his father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner. 　 ________
3.Could you be kind enough to buy some instant coffee for me？ 　 __________
4.I am afraid that I am not available to help with the talent show on June 19. ___________
5.I have such a good command of English that I am elected as an assistant to my English teacher. _____________________
adj.遠親的
adj.疏遠的
Ⅰ.品句猜詞
vt.獲得
adj.速溶的
adj.有空的
n.(尤指對語言的)掌握
1.The instant the young man __________ on the light，shouts of “Happy Birthday” came.
2.I gave him a warning that he mustn’t quit such a _______ job.
3.I was told that the new sensor was _________ in that small shop.
4.I advocate ___________(結合) a balanced diet with exercise to keep physically healthy.
5.It’s vital to memorize as many English words and _________(短語) as possible.
switched
secure
available
combining
Ⅱ.單詞拼寫
phrases
6.The reference book is relevant to different _________(結構) of different types of articles.
7.As a matter of fact，they __________(預測) the bad environmental consequences ten years ago.
8.Unfortunately，some students do not think _________(遵守) the traffic rules is quite crucial.
structures
predicted
obeying
1.The old professor shows ____________(prefer) for those old modes.
2.I persuaded him ________(take) up a position in that small company.
3.____ this sense，it is safe to stay in that remote village for a short time.
4.The boss commanded me _________(work) hard with the objective of achieving my initial goal.
5.I must immediately inform you of some scientific information relevant ____ what happened just now.
6.Many citizens really couldn’t make sense ____ what the politician had said at the conference.
preference
to take
In
to work
Ⅲ.單句語法填空
to
of
We will be living in smart homes that will switch off the TV automatically when we forget in the not-too-distant future.These smart homes will keep us secure，save us energy，and provide a more comfortable environment 1.______(live) in.We will be using 2.__________ (advance) technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.Your home will also learn your daily routine and 3.____________(prefer)，so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.Your lights will come on 4._______ instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes，
to live
advanced
Ⅳ.課文語法填空
preferences
the
and you will find your dinner already 5._________(prepare) for you.Your smart home also 6.__________________(monitor) your health for you every day.If you start to have sleep or weight problems，it will send a 7.________(warn) to your phone.It will also give you suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep 8._______(well).Smart homes will be able to prevent serious damage from accidents.If a water pipe starts leaking，your smart home will detect it and provide you 9.______ the relevant information.This smart technology is not a fantasy.Nevertheless，it will take some years 10._______ most new homes begin to use this new technology.
prepared
will be monitoring
warning
better
with
before
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作業1
1.I strongly demand that all the lights _________________________(關上) before you leave the laboratory.
2.Carelessness _________(導致) accidents，and consequently we can’t be careful enough when driving.
3.Last Sunday I _______________(考慮) applying to be a volunteer in the city museum.
4.Like any other public servant，this policeman __________(回應) public demands as soon as possible.
(should) be switched off
leads to
thought about
Ⅰ.短語填空
responds to
5.For parents，using this kind of device is a very effective way of _______
________(跟蹤) their children’s daily spending.
6.___________(此外)，many libraries now offer programs for adults，who can participate in book discussion clubs，learn calligraphy，and even take college classes.
7.Thanks for __________ us ______(提供) free services during our stay in the UK.
8.We didn’t figure out the reason why the house ___________(著火).
keeping
track of
In addition
providing
with
caught fire
(應用文寫作之求助信)
1.從孩提時代起，我就發現自己對太空探索著迷。(find＋賓語＋賓語補足語)
Ever since my childhood，I ______________________________________
____________.
2.我一讀相關的書籍或觀看視頻，我的父母就會怒不可遏，毫無疑問，他們決不支持我的愛好。(the instant引導的時間狀語從句；in no sense)
____________________________________________，my parents will boil with anger and undoubtedly，_________________________________.
have found myself crazy about space
exploration
The instant I read relevant books or watch videos
Ⅱ.主題微寫作——太空探險
in no sense do they support my hobby
3.他們甚至說，如果我不立即放棄我的愛好，他們永遠不會允許我參加其他課外活動。(if引導的條件狀語從句)
They even say that ________________________________，never will they allow me to take part in other after-class activities.
4.過不了多久我就要參加一個關于太空探險的夏令營，但是他們阻止我報名。(It won’t be long＋before從句)
__________________________________________________________________________，but they prevent me from signing up for it.
if I don’t give up my hobby instantly
It won’t be long before I participate in a summer camp about space exploration
5.我不知道如何說服我的父母改變他們的態度，我想知道你是否能給我一些建議。(疑問詞＋動詞不定式；persuade；switch)
I have no idea __________________________________________________
_____________，and I am wondering whether you can provide me with some suggestions.
組句成篇　以上句子可以加上過渡詞語和其他聯想內容組成一篇小短文。
how to persuade my parents to switch/into switching their attitude
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(2025·江蘇揚州高二上期中)
When dehydrated(脫水) or snipped with scissors(用剪刀剪斷)，plants make popping noises that are too high-pitched(高音調的) for humans to hear，a study suggests.
語篇解讀　本文是一篇新聞報道。一項研究發現，在脫水或被剪刀剪斷的情況下，植物會發出人耳無法聽到的極高音調的爆裂聲，人們可以通過人工智能識別出不同植物在不同壓力下發出的聲音，并監測作物的脫水或病害癥狀。這些發現可能改變人們對植物界的認識，以前人們認為植物幾乎是無聲的。
Ⅲ.主題語篇閱讀
Researchers set up microphones near healthy and stressed tomato and tobacco plants，both in a soundproof box and in a greenhouse setting.The stressed plants were either dehydrated or had their stems snipped.The team also recorded pots with only soil in them to check that soil，alone，didn’t make any sounds.(They found it didn’t.) On average，healthy plants let out less than one pop per hour，but the stressed plants let out about 11 to 35，depending on the plant species and stressor.
Drought-stressed tomato plants were the noisiest，with some plants letting out more than 40 pops per hour.
The team fed these recordings into a machine-learning algorithm(算法)—an AI system used to identify patterns in data—and found that the trained algorithm had about a 70% success rate in differentiating the sounds made by different plants close to different stressors.They trained another AI system to differentiate between drought-stressed and healthy tomatoes in a greenhouse with more than 80% accuracy.Another model could tell what stage of dehydration a plant was in with about 80% accuracy.
In additional experiments，the team successfully recorded the cries of many other stressed plants，such as wheat，corn and pincushion cactuses.
Although the researchers gathered these recordings by setting microphones about 10cm away from the plants，they suggested that these sounds could potentially be heard by animals and insects with great hearing from 3 to 5 meters away.“These findings can change the way we think about the plant kingdom，which has been considered to be almost silent until now，” the study authors wrote.
In the future，humans could take advantage of recording devices and AI to monitor crops for these signs of dehydration or disease，the scientists suggest.
1.What did the researchers do in their study
A.They referred to previous research.
B.They studied different diseases of plants.
C.They used AI to analyze the experimental recordings.
D.They adopted different ways to record the sounds of plants.
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細節理解題。根據第三段內容可知，研究人員在他們的研究中使用人工智能來分析實驗錄音。故選C。
解析
2.What do the study authors say about the research
A.It changes people’s views on plants.
B.It reveals the challenges plants face.
C.It provides a cure for plant diseases.
D.It shows animals have better hearing than people.
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細節理解題。根據倒數第二段末句可知，研究報告的作者認為這項研究改變了人們對植物的看法。故選A。
解析
3.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about the study
A.Its results. B.Its process.
C.Its methods. D.Its application.
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推理判斷題。根據最后一段內容可知，本段主要講述了未來這項研究可能會應用于監測作物。故選D。
解析
4.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.Stressed Plants Make Popping Sounds
B.The Cries of Plants Were Successfully Recorded
C.AI Systems Can Be Used to Detect Diseased Plants
D.Different Kinds of Plants Make Different Popping Sounds
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標題歸納題。根據全文尤其是第一段可知，本文主要介紹了一項研究，該研究發現，在脫水或被剪刀剪斷的情況下，植物會發出人耳無法聽到的極高音調的爆裂聲，人們可以通過人工智能識別出不同植物在不同壓力下發出的聲音，所以A項(受到壓力的植物會發出爆裂聲)是本文合適的標題。故選A。
解析
B (此篇精讀)
(2025·福建福州八校高二上聯考)
Blind people have long desired for brightness，but scientists don’t have the technology.To bring that one step closer to reality，Zhiyong Fan，a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology，developed a new artificial eye.The device，which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball，may outperform human eyes.
語篇解讀　這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了香港科技大學的材料科學家范智勇研發出人工眼球來幫助盲人重獲光明。
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina(視網膜)—an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells.The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material.At the back of the eyeball，an artificial retina is lined with Nanoscale light sensors(納米級光感器).Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens(晶狀體) at the front of the eye.Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor，similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
“In the future，we can use this to replace damaged human eyes，” says the lead designer.In theory，this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye，because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter.Besides，the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can—within about 30 to 40 milliseconds，rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds.Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the 150 degrees a human eye can take in，the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang，an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin，though，thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight，which is super hard to achieve.
5.Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye
A.To replace people’s real eyeballs.
B.To gain a sharper vision.
C.To help the blind regain their eyesight.
D.To help normal eyes perform better.
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細節理解題。根據第一段第一、二句可知，發明人工眼球的目的是幫助盲人重獲光明。故選C。
解析
6.What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A.The design of the artificial eye.
B.The structure of the human eye.
C.The advantages of the artificial eye.
D.The material used for the artificial eye.
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段落大意題。根據第二段中的“The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material...similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.”可知，第二段主要講人工眼球的結構設計。故選A。
解析
7.What can we learn about the artificial eye and the human eye
A.They have the same structure.
B.The artificial eye may see more clearly.
C.The human eye sees better in weak light.
D.The artificial eye takes in a broader view.
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細節理解題。根據第三段第二句可知，理論上，人工眼球可能比真正的眼睛看得更清楚。故選B。
解析
8.Which word best describes Hongrui Jiang’s attitude to the artificial eye
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable.
C.Uncaring. D.Cautious.
√
觀點態度題。根據最后一段“Hongrui Jiang...though，thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to...which is super hard to achieve.”可知，江洪睿認為科學家們的設想很難達成，即他持懷疑的態度。故選A。
解析
1.brightness(派)＝bright＋ness n.明亮；光明
2.develop熟義：v.發展　生義(文義)：v.研發
3.sensitive adj.過敏的；敏感的
4.light-detecting(合)＝light＋detecting adj.檢測光的
詞匯積累
Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor，similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
分析：此句為復合句。主句的主干為Wires send signals from those sensors to the processor；attached to...the retina為過去分詞短語作后置定語；similar to...為形容詞短語作狀語；the way后面為省略了關系詞that/in which的定語從句。
翻譯：連接在視網膜后面的金屬線將來自那些傳感器的信號發送到處理器，類似于神經網絡將眼球連接到大腦的方式。
句式分析
(2024·河北石家莊高二上期末)
I was walking through the bush when，suddenly，a baby koala rushed to me through the sky.
語篇解讀　這是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述作者一直負責照顧考拉，她通過努力工作和學習，成為一名考拉專家。作者因為擔心考拉的未來，所以寫書并呼吁人們保護野生動物。
Ⅳ.完形填空
Through quick thinking，I managed to catch it in my 1 .“Oh Doodah，are you 2 to see me today？” I asked the koala.Doodah，a baby koala，1.A.arms B.legs
C.clothes D.gloves
2.A.curious B.responsible
C.excited D.unwilling
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1.根據上文“I was walking through the bush when，suddenly，a baby koala rushed to me through the sky.”可知，考拉從天而降，沖向作者，故推知作者用雙臂接住考拉。故選A。
2.curious好奇的；responsible有責任的；excited激動的，興奮的；unwilling不愿意的。根據上文“I was walking through the bush when，suddenly，a baby koala rushed to me through the sky.”可知，考拉從天而降，沖向作者，故推知考拉見到作者很興奮，故選C。
解析
was just one of the many koalas that had come into my 3 .And while I might be his favourite person，I loved all of these animals 4 .
3.A.exchange B.care
C.lecture D.power
4.A.officially B.properly
C.recently D.equally
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3.exchange交流，交換；care照顧；lecture講座；power能力。根據下文“Ever since I was a girl，I’ve loved animals...Selecting leaves for the koalas brought me so much joy as the koalas them for food.”可知，作者很喜歡考拉，并為考拉挑選樹葉。故推知作者的工作是照顧考拉，故選B。
4.officially正式地；properly正確地；recently最近；equally同樣地。根據下文“Ever since I was a girl，I’ve loved animals...”可知，作者喜歡所有動物，再根據本句中while表“雖然”可推知，作者對待所有動物都是懷有平等的、一樣的喜愛。故選D。
解析
Ever since I was a girl，I’ve loved animals and at 18 I started working at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as a 5 collector.Selecting leaves for the koalas brought me so much joy as the koalas 6 them for food.
5.A.wood B.rubbish
C.leaf D.water
6.A.broke down B.depended on
C.came across D.concentrated on
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5.wood木頭；rubbish垃圾；leaf葉子；water水。根據下文“Selecting leaves for the koalas brought me so much joy as the koalas them for food.”可知，作者的主要工作是為考拉挑選樹葉，故選C。
6.break down出故障；depend on依靠；come across偶遇；concentrate on集中精力于。根據上文可知，作者負責為考拉挑選樹葉，給考拉喂食。故推知考拉以樹葉為食。故選B。
解析
Through hard work and 7 ，I eventually became a koala specialist，which saw me working in China，where I 8 in koala-breeding programs.
7.A.study B.confidence
C.debate D.arrangement
8.A.checked B.typed
C.registered D.joined
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7.study學習，研究；confidence自信；debate辯論；arrangement安排。根據上文“Through hard work”及下文“I eventually became a koala specialist”可知，作者為了成為考拉專家，付出了很多努力。故推知作者很努力地工作和學習。故選A。
8.check檢查；type打字；register登記；join加入，參加。根據上文“I eventually became a koala specialist”可知，作者在飼養考拉方面非常專業。故推知作者以專家的身份加入了考拉飼養計劃，故選D。
解析
My son，Jett，has always been with koalas and comes out 9 them with me.But we’ve both become concerned over the 10 of our beloved koalas.
9.A.naming B.impressing
C.feeding D.catching
10.A.health B.future
C.food D.return
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9.name命名；impress給……留下印象；feed喂；catch抓。根據上文“My son，Jett，has always been with koalas”及下文“But we’ve both become concerned over the of our beloved koalas.”可知，作者的兒子很喜歡考拉，故推知兒子愿意照顧考拉，給考拉喂食。故選C。
10. health健康；future將來；food食物；return歸還，收益。根據下文“So I wrote a children’s book...which I hope will help them understand we’ve got to our beloved wildlife.”可知，作者號召孩子們保護野生動物，故推知作者怕年輕一代不知道保護野生動物，所以擔心考拉的未來。下文the future也是提示。故選B。
解析
I knew the best way to stop them from dying out was to 11 the young like my son because the future really is theirs.So I wrote a children’s book Have You Seen a Tree for Me？，which I hope will help them understand we’ve got to 12 our beloved wildlife.
11.A.educate B.understand
C.direct D.trust
12.A.control B.protect
C.hide D.recognize
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11.educate教育；understand明白；direct指導；trust相信。根據下文“So I wrote a children’s book...which I hope will help them understand we’ve got to our beloved wildlife.”可知，作者寫兒童讀物的目的是教育孩子們保護野生動物。故選A。
12.control控制；protect保護；hide隱藏；recognize認出。根據下文“keep dogs and cats locked away from wildlife，plant a tree that will encourage native animals to visit and your family to drive slowly in wildlife habitats and areas”可知，此處描述的是孩子們保護野生動物的方法，故推知作者鼓勵孩子們保護野生動物，故選B。
解析
There are lots of 13 things kids can do to start helping now：keep dogs and cats locked away from wildlife，plant a tree that will encourage native animals to visit and 14 your family to drive slowly in wildlife habitats and areas.
13.A.secret B.big
C.interesting D.simple
14.A.allow B.force
C.ask D.train
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13.secret秘密的；big大的；interesting有趣的；simple簡單的。根據下文“keep dogs and cats locked away from wildlife，plant a tree that will encourage native animals to visit and your family to drive slowly in wildlife habitats and areas”可知，此處列舉出的幾種行為在我們生活中都是很簡單的保護野生動物的方法，故選D。
14.allow允許；force強迫；ask要求；train訓練。根據上文可知，此處介紹孩子們保護野生動物的方法，故推知應當要求家人在野生動物棲息地緩慢行駛，故選C。
解析
That might only sound 15 ，but if we all do this，it can make a big difference.
15.A.small B.confusing
C.natural D.difficult
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small小的，微弱的；confusing令人困惑的；natural自然的；difficult困難的。根據本段內容可知，拴住貓和狗、種樹和在野生動物棲息地緩慢行駛，這些行為在我們生活中都是很小的事，故選A。
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