1、限时规范练36 模块7 Unit 2 Fit for life 核心素养关键词:培养学生人与自我、积极人生的素养能力意识一、阅读理解AA baby may fall back asleep at 2 am to a gentle song,but new music designed to help adults relax sounds rather different from Rock-a-byeBaby.Boston-based start-up Sync Project uses biometrics (生物统计学) to play music that fits your mood
2、.Its Unwind app measures your heart beat via your smartphone and uses these readings to play different songs by UK band Marconi Union.After listening,you take a brief survey on how relaxed you feel.“Music can be used for everyday wellness as well as for clinical applications,” says Sync Project co-f
3、ounder Ketki Karanam.The state of sleep and relaxation was an obvious place to start.“We decided to start by focusing on relaxation as we felt that was one area where people were using music to calm themselves down or relax,” she says.As well as the Unwind app,the company plans to collect biometric
4、data from attendees at an overnight performance of composer Max Richters 8-hour album Sleep,designed to help people nod off,in London next month.Concertgoers will be invited to wear activity-tracking OURA rings,which also measure heart rate and body temperature.In addition,the volunteers will wear t
5、he rings while going to sleep at home,with and without the help of Richters music.By analyzing these readings,the Sync Project team finally aims to develop its own artificial intelligence-based tools that will use music to improve general well-being and even treat clinical conditions.“Music has cert
6、ain obvious ways it can excite or relax us,but there are limits and it certainly cant replace real treatments,” says David Eagleman at Stanford University in California,who was an adviser to Richter on the Sleep album.Music can help with insomnia (失眠症) or pain relief,says Kevin Morgan,director of th
7、e Clinical Sleep Research Unit at Loughborough University,UK.“That said,if the presenting insomnia is so mild it can be effectively managed with Spotify (which gives you access to millions of songs),its unlikely to have been a major clinical problem in the first place,” he says.1.What can users bene
8、fit from the Unwind app?A.Have a health check.B.Prevent heart attack.C.Fall asleep quickly.D.Become calm.2.What does the Sync Project team want to find by analyzing the biometric data?A.How babies fall back to sleep quickly.B.How music might affect sleep and relaxation.C.How body temperature changes
9、 during the night.D.How music tools help people appreciate music.3.Whats David Eaglemans attitude towards music treating clinical conditions?A.Curious.B.Doubtful.C.Favorable.D.Disappointed.4.Which of the following does Kevin Morgan probably agree with?A.Music only works on mild insomnia.B.Insomnia i
10、snt a clinical condition at all.C.Music cant be used for clinical applications.D.Mild insomnia cured by music doesnt require medical help.BScott and Daniel Harry are enjoying everyday tasks like shopping and washing for the first time following their move to an accommodation support house in Kurwong
11、bah,north of Brisbane last year.Disability Services Queenslands Strengthening Non-Government Organisations project provided an accommodation support model that would enable residents like Daniel and Scott to live more independently.The house is just one of many accommodation support services funded
12、through the project.The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs,including medical support.Care and staffing levels are varied and flexible,depending on each residents requirements.Scott and Daniel,who have a severe form of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,re
13、quire 24-hour support in all activities of daily living.Before they moved to the house,they lived with their family.Scott says living at home was difficult as it placed a physical and emotional strain (负担) on their parents who had to wake them several times each night to reposition them or place the
14、m on breathing machines.“We were heavy-hearted,” says Scott,who is planning to write a book about his life experiences.“But our parents now have a lot more time for themselves.We now manage ourselves on a day-to-day basis.”Daniel is an enthusiastic gardener,taking care of his own vegetable garden.Th
15、e men share the house with one other young man,and they go to rugby league games,meeting up with friends.Leeding Care Australia provides the care service at Kurwongbah.Manager Lee Garniss says setting up the facilities has not been without its challenges.“It is an unconventional model of care,” Lee
16、says.“The home is Scott and Daniels home,however,it is also a workplace for their support staff.Balancing these two requirements has been a challenge for all.”“We have experienced a bit of a learning phase over the last twelve months.However,by working as a team we try our best to meet the needs of
17、both residents and staff and I think we have achieved the right balance.”5.What do we know about the house Scott and Daniel live in now?A.It was built by their parents.B.It can accommodate four residents.C.It belongs to a governmental project.D.Its located in the center of Brisbane.6.Why did Scott a
18、nd Daniels parents wake up frequently at night? A.To help them do exercise.B.They were making a lot of noise.C.To check on their breathing.D.They were under emotional pressure.7.How did Scott feel while living with his parents?A.A bit guilty.B.Quite happy.C.Very proud.D.Slightly angry.8.What was a c
19、hallenge while setting up the facilities?A.Lack of fund.B.No workplace.C.Inexperienced staff members.D.Satisfying both staff and residents needs.二、完形填空Alonzo Johnson stopped.He decided to help a(n)1 elderly man down an escalator (自动扶梯) in a Massachusetts shopping mall last week,2 the 23-year-old cou
20、ld never have predicted that his simple,random act of kindness would win him the 3 of thousands of people online.An old man4 at the top of an escalator and a few people started gathering 5 to get on.It was clear he was feeling 6 as to whether to step on to the escalator or not.Johnson spotted the se
21、nior citizen hesitating and 7 the simplest kindness.He reached out a(n) 8 and asked with a smile on his face,“Can I help you,sir?”The old man quietly started to9 to the young man that he had gotten stuck on an escalator once and was a little 10.The young man gently offered his assurance,they 11 each
22、 other eye to eye for just a moment and the old man 12 his arm.Everyone else remained 13 and waited.Paula Picard and a friend were standing nearby and 14 to take a touching photo of the pair linking arms as they 15 the escalator together.She posted the 16 on Facebook and it spread 17 with more than
23、420,000 likes and 25,000 comments in just a few hours.Johnson said he never18 his actions would reach so many people.“He looked very afraid and I thought maybe I could19,” Johnson said.“My mom always tells us to be nice and do the 20 thing.Its really the way I was brought up and how I was raised.”1.
24、A.busyB.frightenedC.injuredD.blind2.A.soB.ifC.butD.because3.A.praiseB.blameC.happinessD.anger4.A.stoppedB.workedC.readD.fell5.A.runningB.pushingC.shoutingD.waiting6.A.hopefulB.convenientC.unsureD.uncomfortable7.A.offeredB.soldC.wantedD.took8.A.eyeB.armC.ropeD.stick9.A.promiseB.proveC.apologizeD.expl
25、ain10.A.excitedB.surprisedC.scaredD.disappointed11.A.argued withB.listened toC.looked atD.ran into12.A.acceptedB.shookC.refusedD.left13.A.anxiousB.patientC.interestedD.worried14.A.managedB.avoidedC.askedD.failed15.A.talked aboutB.walked towardsC.went downD.searched for16.A.messageB.CommentC.exampleD
26、.photo17.A.differentlyB.quicklyC.strangelyD.completely18.A.meantB.admittedC.understoodD.expected19.A.helpB.followC.seeD.smile20.A.easyB.famousC.rightD.perfect三、短文改错When asking about my mother,I often reply that she is perhaps the only one can understand my feelings without any exchange of words.To m
27、y view,theres nothing strong than her love for me.She knows how to make me smile and at the same time knows how to make me behave me.Most important,she always does what she can to help me particularly when I am in the trouble.On a sad day I will always become happier,just by see her loving eyes and
28、encouraged smile.My mother was,is and will always be my first and best friends forever.限时规范练36(模块七Unit2)一、【篇章导读】本文是说明文。一家科技公司正在研发一项可以自动选择符合用户心情的音乐来改善人体健康并用于医学治疗的人工智能系统。1.D推理判断题。由第二段的“usesthesereadingstoplaydifferentsongs.Afterlistening,youtakeabriefsurveyonhowrelaxedyoufeel”和第三段的“peoplewereusingmusi
29、ctocalmthemselvesdownorrelax”可知,Unwind是一款利用生物统计学根据用户心情播放音乐的应用程序,用户在听到舒缓的音乐之后可以得到放松。2.B推理判断题。由第三段的“Thestateofsleepandrelaxationwasanobviousplacetostart.wherepeoplewereusingmusictocalmthemselvesdownorrelax”和第五段的“aimstodevelopitsownartificialintelligence-basedtoolsthatwillusemusictoimprovegeneralwell-b
30、eingandeventreatclinicalconditions”可知,该公司通过分析这些数据,了解音乐对人的睡眠和放松状况的影响,从而研发出利用音乐可以改善人体健康并用于医学治疗的人工智能工具。3.B推理判断题。由倒数第二段DavidEagleman的观点“Musichascertainobviouswaysitcanexciteorrelaxus,buttherearelimitsanditcertainlycantreplacerealtreatments”可知,他对音乐治疗临床病症的疗效持怀疑的态度。4.D细节理解题。由最后一段的“ifthepresentinginsomniais
31、somilditcanbeeffectivelymanagedwithSpotify.itsunlikelytohavebeenamajorclinicalprobleminthefirstplace”可知,KevinMorgan认为能通过音乐改善的失眠是不需要通过医疗手段干预的。【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。文章介绍了一项让Scott兄弟俩可以更加独立地生活的残疾人住宿支持服务。5.B细节理解题。由第三段的“Thefive-bedroomhouseprovides24-hourcareforuptofourindividualswithcomplexneeds”可知,这个房子可以住4个人。6.C
32、细节理解题。由第四段的“theirparentswhohadtowakethemseveraltimeseachnighttorepositionthemorplacethemonbreathingmachines”可知,父母晚上起来是因为要查看Scott和Daniel两兄弟的呼吸状况。7.A推理判断题。由第四段的“itplacedaphysicalandemotionalstrainontheirparents”和第五段Scott说的“Wewereheavy-hearted”可知,他感到内疚。8.D细节理解题。由倒数第二段的“ThehomeisScottandDanielshome,howe
33、ver,itisalsoaworkplacefortheirsupportstaff.Balancingthesetworequirementshasbeenachallengeforall”可知,同时满足服务人员和被照顾者的需求是个挑战。二、【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。一位老人不敢乘坐自动扶梯,一位年轻人伸出援手,热心帮忙。1.B由最后一段中的“Helookedveryafraid”可知,Johnson看到老人时,老人看起来非常“害怕(frightened)”。2.CJohnson帮助老人下扶梯,这一小小的善举获得了网友的广泛关注,这是他始料未及的,该空前后两句话存在语义上的转折关系,故填bu
34、t。3.A由下文“morethan420,000likesand25,000comments”可知,Johnson扶老人下扶梯的照片获得大量的点赞与评论,他的善举赢得了人们的“称赞(praise)”。4.A由下文“afewpeoplestartedgathering”以及“whethertostepontotheescalatorornot”可知,老人没有走上扶梯,他身后已经聚集了一些人,由此可推断,老人此时“停(stopped)”在扶梯顶端。5.D下文“Everyoneelse.andwaited”是提示,老人停在扶梯顶端时,一些人在他后面“等待(waiting)”上扶梯。6.C由下文“wh
35、ethertostepontotheescalatorornot”及“theseniorcitizenhesitating”可知,老人“不确定(unsure)”要不要走上扶梯。7.AJohnson注意到老人犹豫不前,“主动提供(offered)”帮助。8.B下文hisarm是提示。9.D下文“hehadgottenstuckonanescalatoronceand.”是老人对自己犹豫不前的“解释(explain)”。10.C因为老人曾经被扶梯卡住过,因此他有点“害怕(scared)”。11.C下文eyetoeye是提示,他们“望着(lookedat)”对方。12.A由下文老人和Johnson一
36、起下扶梯可知,这时他“接受了(accepted)”Johnson的帮助。13.B由本句中的waited可知,在Johnson与老人交流这段时间,其他人“耐心(patient)”等待着。14.A由下文照片被上传到社交媒体上可知,PaulaPicard和朋友“成功(managed)”拍到了照片。15.C由上文中的“downanescalator”和“atthetopofanescalator”可知,这张照片展示了Johnson扶老人“下(wentdown)”扶梯的情景。16.DPaulaPicard把这张“照片(photo)”上传到了社交媒体上,它(照片)传播“很快(quickly)”,几个小时的
37、时间便获得大量的“点赞”和评论。17.B18.D由第一段中的“the23-year-oldcouldneverhavepredictedthat.”可知,Johnson没有“预料到(expected)”他的举动会被这么多人知道。19.AJohnson在老人犹豫不前时提供了“帮助(help)”。20.C由Johnson的母亲教导他要善良可推断,要他做“对的(right)”事。三、第一句:askingasked;can前加who/that第二句:ToIn;strongstronger第三句:第三个memyself第四句:importantimportantly;去掉the第五句:seeseeing;encouragedencouraging第六句:friendsfriend
