1、课时分层作业(十).单词拼写1Researchers analysed (分析) the purchases of 6，300 households last month.2I try to buy food that is free from artificial (人工的) colours.3I have a friend who has the opposing view and feels that the war is immoral (不道德的)4Her mother strictly regulates (控制) how much TV she can watch.5The vi
2、ctim (受害者) received head injuries from which she died a week later.6He has been charged with membership of an illegal (非法的) organisation.7Cant we employ someone as an assistant (助手) to help with all this paperwork?8We cant hire more people because we lack the training capacity(能力).阅读理解ASupercomputer
3、s which can analyse blood samples and predict which patients are likely to become seriously ill could save tens of thousands of lives a year，it was revealed last night，according to The Daily Express.The artificial intelligence(AI) system，developed at University College London and set to be piloted i
4、n NHS hospitals later this year，will screen “at risk” patients so doctors can take early action to prevent death or serious illnesses.Prof.Young，a consultant surgeon at Southend University Hospital，said，“I am so excited about this form of technology.”Instead of people getting sick or dying because t
5、hey are not picked up in time，this will allow us to step in earlier which will save lives and an enormous amount of money.“I think the potential of AI in healthcare like this is as big as the Industrial Revolution wasand signals a completely new example in the way we manage healthcare.”The technolog
6、y is the brainchild of Dr. Vishal Nangalia，a consultant at the Royal Free Hospital in London.He used AI to analyse a billion stored blood samples from 20 different UK hospital trusts dating back up to 12 years.Computers assess blood test results by picking up subtle changes in red and white blood ce
7、lls，suggesting a patient is going downhill.He found the technique forecast outcomes of patients with kidney problems with up to 95 per cent accuracy.Traditional methods highlighting serious patient concerns picked up as few as 16 percent of patients who went on to die.“This gives us the opportunity
8、not only to save lives but to prevent serious illnesses，making the health service not only safer but more efficient.” Prof.Young said，“Instead of waiting for people to get worse，we will be able to treat them earlier.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇科普类文章。文章主要介绍了超级计算机能够分析血样并预测哪些病人可能会患上重病，每年可以挽救数万人的生命。1What does the under
9、lined word “screen” in Paragraph 2 mean?AComfort.BTreat.CSpot.DNurse.C词义猜测题。根据第二段“so doctors can take early action to prevent death or serious illnesses.”以便医生能够及早采取行动，预防死亡或严重疾病，可以猜测出，人工智能将用于对高危病人进行“筛查”。此处screen意为“筛查”。故选C。2How do supercomputers help save lives?ABy storing blood samples.BBy analyzing
10、patients cases.CBy observing changes in blood cells.DBy assisting doctors with their operations.C细节理解题。根据第三段“Computers assess blood test.a patient is going downhill.”可知，计算机通过检测红细胞和白细胞的细微变化来评估血液检测结果。故选C。3Why did Prof. Young mention the Industrial Revolution?ATo show the influence of AI.BTo stress the
11、 importance of health care.CTo introduce the topic of supercomputers.DTo present the achievement he has accomplished.A推理判断题。根据第二段“I think the potential of.the way we manage healthcare.” 杨教授认为，人工智能在医疗保健领域的潜力与工业革命一样大，以此类比，说明人工智能在医疗领域的影响力。故选A。4What do we know about the new technology?AIt helps patients
12、 recover earlier.BIt has helped save thousands of lives.CIt will promote the health service greatly.DIt is intended for patients with kidney diseases.C推理判断题。根据最后一段“Instead of waiting for people to get worse，we will be able to treat them earlier.” 可知，这项技术将能够更早地治疗患者，而不是坐等病情恶化，从而推断，人工智能这一科技帮助医生对疾病诊疗早预判
13、，早介入，从而帮助挽救大量生命，将大大促进卫生服务。故选C。BMicrosoft has developed a new smartphone app that interprets eye signals and translates them into letters，allowing people with motor neurone disease to communicate with others from a phone.The GazeSpeak app combines a smartphones camera with artificial intelligence to
14、recognize eye movements in real time and convert them into letters，words and sentences.For people suffering from ALS(渐冻症)，also known as motor neurone disease，eye movement can be the only way they are able to communicate.“Current eyetracking input systems for people with ALS or other motor impairment
15、s are expensive，not robust under sunlight，and require frequent recalibration(重新校对) and substantial，relatively immobile setups，” said Xiaoyi Zhang，a researcher at Microsoft who developed the technology.“To mitigate the drawback，we created GazeSpeak，an eyegesture communication system that runs on a sm
16、artphone，and is designed to be lowcost，robust，portable and easy to learn.”The app is used by the listener by pointing their smartphone at the speaker.A chart that can be stuck to the back of the smartphone is then used by the speaker to determine which eye movements to make in order to communicate.T
17、he sticker shows four grids of letters，which each correspond to a different eye movement.By looking up，down，left or right，the speaker selects which grids the letters they want belong to.The artificial intelligence algorithm(计算程序) is then able to predict the word or sentence they are trying to say.【语
18、篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。微软公司开发出了一个手机app可以把眼部信号转换成字母单词，让患有运动神经元疾病的人与别人交流。文章对这个软件做了详细介绍。5Who is the smartphone app designed for?APeople with motor eye disease.BPeople suffering from eye communication.CPeople with problems in intelligence.DPeople suffering from motor neurone disease.D推理判断题。根据第一段“Microsoft has dev
19、eloped.to communicate with others from a phone.”可知，这个软件是为患有运动神经元疾病的人设计的，故选D。6The underlined word “mitigate” in the fifth paragraph probably means Arelieve Bget rid ofCremove DfindA词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“Current eyetracking input systems.relatively immobile setups”可知，现在的眼动追踪系统有很多的缺点，为了尽量减少这些缺点。人们创造出了GazeSpeak
20、；B、C两项意义一致，被排除了。D项语意与上下文不符。故A项正确。7According to the text， Afor people suffering from ALS，eye movement is one of the best ways to communicateBa new communication system that runs on a smartphone is designed to be immobileCthe speaker could use the app by pointing their smartphone at the listenerDthe a
21、rtificial intelligence algorithm will translate sentences for speakersD推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“The artificial intelligence algorithm is then able to predict the word or sentence they are trying to say.”可知，人工智能计算程序可以协助讲话的人翻译句子和单词，甚至有预测功能，故选项D正确。.阅读七选五Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life.Ever
22、y waking moment，the eyes are working to see the world around us.Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight，but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. 1 ：Schedule yearly exams.Eye care should begin early in life.Experts advise parents to bring babies 6
23、to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check.The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment，including eyeglasses.Protect against UV rays(紫外线)Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes.No matter what the season is，its extremely import
24、ant to wear sunglasses. 2 Give your eyes a break.Twothirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3 Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule：every 20 minutes，take a 20second break and look at something 20 feet away. 4 As part of a health
25、y diet，eat more fruit and vegetables each day.Vitamins(维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜)Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight.While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses，many are b
26、reaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5 Otherwise，you may have problems such as red eyes，pain in the eyes，or a more serious condition.AEat your greensBHere are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesightCThey can properly protect your eyesDStay in good shape by taking more vi
27、taminsEParents usually dont care about their own eyesightFAlways follow the doctors advice for appropriate wearGThis frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章指出如果不想近视，保持眼睛的良好状态的话，可以遵循五个建议。一、每年检查；二、阻止紫外线照射；三、让眼睛多休息；四、多吃点维生素以保证眼睛良好的状态；五、练习安全地佩戴隐形眼镜及其妥善保存。1B在说明文文体中，第一段一
28、般起到总领全文的作用，接着文章提出了五个保护视力的建议，故第一段中需要一句总起全文的句子，B选项为总领性句子。故B项正确。2C文中第三段提到可以戴墨镜阻挡紫外线。在段末处需一句总结性语句。C选项中的代词they指代的是前文中提到的sunglasses，故C项正确。3G文中第四段提到2/3的美国人一天使用电脑或其他数字产品的时间超过了7小时。而文中给出第三个建议是让眼睛休息一下，说明长时间使用电脑对眼睛是有损伤的。G选项中提到的“this frequent eye activity”指的是长时间使用电脑。故G项正确。4D根据第五段内容，维生素C、E都能保护人们的视力，维护眼睛的健康。可以看出该段的关键词为vitamins，故D项正确。5F文中最后一段提到“While some follow the medical.putting their eyesight at risk.”有一些人会遵守医嘱进行正确地佩戴隐形眼镜，但仍有一部分没有遵守医嘱的人，他们就可能面临视力上的危害。因此要时刻遵守医嘱，故F项正确。