1、Unit 4 Exploring literature Reading一、选择合适的短语完成句子devote oneself to, in store for, a range of, make an effort to, appeal to, beyond description, be capable of, take on, in summary, draw onprovidewith1. The leaders of the two countries discussed _ issues such as trade, climate change and health.2. With
2、 the plan carried out in our city, we can better _ people to reduce pollution.3. We knew that you would _ meeting all these challenges. 4. _， our company should be a better choice for you. 5. The doctors _ finding a better cure for the terrible disease. 6. In the past ten years, great changes have t
3、aken place in my lovely hometown, making it _ a new look. 7. A writer has to _ his imagination and experience. 8. You should _ improve your reading comprehension. 9. The scenery there is _. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a quiet, beautiful place. 10. Who knows what lies _ the American p
4、resident? 二、完成句子1. 每个人都应为减少污染尽一份力。Everybody should _. 2. 一位英语教师应该具有极大的耐心和容忍能力。An English teacher must _ and tolerance. 3. 平稳和安静吸引着他们，沉思的时间和空间也同样如此。Calm and quiet _ them, as does time and space for reflection. 4. 我希望一个光明的未来等待着你。I hope that a bright future is _. 5. 自从他明白了学习的重要性后，他开始埋头苦读。After he reali
5、zed the importance of learning, he began to _. 三、阅读理解Slowly but surely, were moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the Internet-connected devices in our life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay. Objectively
6、 speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the US top out at an average of 19. 42Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds. “5G is one of those heralds (使者), along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age, ” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the C
7、onsumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to m
8、odel its environments as it moves. Its pulling in date from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, and also connected infrastructure (基础设施) constructors. Theres lots of data behind that task, which is why we need the high speed. And virtual reality glass
9、es and headsets havent yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assistor even replacesmar
10、tphones. Ericsson stated at Februarys Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power. But dont get too excited. Theres still a lot of work to
11、be done in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure construction, so 5G isnt concentrated only in big cities. 1. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A. A right security of 5G. B. The super speed of 5G. C. A potential dream of 5
12、G. D. The present world of 5G. 2. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “emblem” in Paragraph 2? A. exhibitionB. explanationC. sponsorD. symbol3. What do some tech companies expect of virtual reality glasses? A. They will be heavier than present ones. B. They will process power on t
13、heir ownC. They will serve people instead of smartphones. D. They will bring a big fortune to teach companies. 4. What will the author tell us in the next paragraph? A. How to fully expand 5G coverage. B. How to effectively reduce 5G trials. C. How to nicely operate 5G hardware. D. How to widely con
14、struct 5G big cities. 四、阅读填句The importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is you cant run away from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life. 1. Increase self-awarenessThe first step of self-improvement asks you to become more self-
15、aware. Self-awareness is an ongoing journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges. 2. To be on the path of self-improvement, its important to never lose touch with yourself. Improve strengthsSelf-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths. 3. It gives you a
16、better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive (繁荣兴旺). It helps you set life goals and make them happen. Step out of the comfort zoneChoosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your fears, try new things, and
17、 challenge yourself. There will be times when youll discover a new side of your personality. 4. Dont let failures get you frustrated. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone. 5People whore invested in their continuous self-improvement come with
18、an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is instrumental in achieving success. A. Improve menta
19、l healthB. Develop a learning attitudeC. And knowing your strengths is importantD. However, there will also be times when youll failE. They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelingsF. After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you wantG. Here are some reaso
20、ns why self-improvement is important regardless of your age一、选择合适的短语完成句子1. a range of2. appeal to3. be capable of4. In summary5. devote themselves to 6. take on7. draw on8. make an effort to9. beyond description10. in store for 二、完成句子1. make an effort to reduce pollution2. be capable of great patien
21、ce3. appeal to4. in store for you5. devote himself to his studies三、阅读理解1.B。推理判断题。根据第一段中“lightning-fast speeds”和“gigabit speeds”等词可推断出本段说的是5G的速度。2.D。词义猜测题。根据所在句的句意, 特别是下一句 that is to say, it is a sign of time 即可猜出其含义与 sign同义, 故选D。3.C。细节理解题。根据第三段tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices w
22、ill eventually replace our smartphones. . . . smartphones. 可知有些科技公司正在进行用AR眼镜代替手机的研究。4.A。推理判断题。根据文章的最后一句即可推断出, 他们不会只盯着大城市, 他们会进行5G的覆盖面增扩的工作, 向中小城市延伸。四、阅读填句1. G。上文说自我完善的重要性往往被忽视。而真相是你不能逃避它。空格引出话题以下就是一些原因, 无论你的年龄大小, 自我完善都很重要。故选G。2. E。选项中的they指代的就是上文的different experiences and challenges。随着生活的继续, 你会遇到不同的经历和挑战。是它们使你更了解你的个性、思想和感情。故选E。3. C。上文提到自我完善让你识别你的个人优势。由此可知, “了解你的优势很重要”切题。注意这里有同一个关键词strengths。故选C。4. D。这里提到: 然而, 也会有你失败的时候。下文接着解释: 不要让失败使你沮丧。上下文合乎逻辑, 都讲的是失败时要怎样。注意关键词fail和failures。故选D。5. B。本题要求选择段落标题。本段主要讲了那些致力于不断地自我完善的人, 对学习有着极其积极的态度。所以, “培养学习态度”是最佳选项。故选B。
