1、限时规范练31(选修7Unit 1)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-bye Baby.Boston-based start-up Sync Project uses biometrics (生物统计学) to play music that fits your mood.Its Unwind a
2、pp 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-founder Ketki
3、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 data from att
4、endees 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 the rings whil
5、e 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 certain obvious w
6、ays 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 the Clinical Sl
7、eep 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 benefit from the
8、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 during the n
9、ight.D.How music tools help people appreciate music.3.Which of the following does Kevin Morgan probably agree with?A.Music only works on mild insomnia.B.Insomnia isnt a clinical condition at all.C.Music cant be used for clinical applications.D.Mild insomnia cured by music doesnt require medical help
10、.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 Kurwongbah,north of Brisbane last year.Disability Services Queenslands Strengthening Non-Government Organisations project provided an accommodat
11、ion 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 through the project.The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs,including medical support.
12、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,require 24-hour support in all activities of daily living.Before they moved to the house,they lived with their family.Scott says living at
13、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 them on breathing machines.“We were heavy-hearted,” says Scott,who is planning to write a book about his life experiences.“But our parents n
14、ow 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.The men share the house with one other young man,and they go to rugby league games,meeting up with friends.Leeding Care Australia provides
15、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 says.“The home is Scott and Daniels home,however,it is also a workplace for their support staff.Balancing these two requirements has been
16、 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 both residents and staff and I think we have achieved the right balance.”4.What do we know about the house Scott and Daniel live in now?A
17、.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.5.Why did Scott and 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 breathin
18、g.D.They were under emotional pressure.6.How did Scott feel while living with his parents?A.A bit guilty.B.Quite happy.C.Very proud.D.Slightly angry.7.What was a challenge while setting up the facilities?A.Lack of fund.B.No workplace.C.Inexperienced staff members.D.Satisfying both staff and resident
19、s needs.二、七选五Traveling independently for the first time can be stressful if you dont plan your trip carefully.In Cuba,my friends and I really learned the value of planning ahead and being responsible tourists.So,before you set off,take a look at my list of useful tips:Plan who to go with.Think about
20、 your travel buddies (朋友) carefully.Traveling with just one person has its advantages and disadvantages,but traveling in a group isnt easy either.In a group,everyone wants something different.Be patient and understanding,and try to find a compromise.1And remember:if you take everyones views into acc
21、ount before you go,you wont have so many arguments!2Before you go,find out about the countrys culture and look up some basic words and useful phrases in the local language.3If you say just a few words in their language,the local people will really appreciate it,and everyone will feel more comfortabl
22、e.Be responsible.Its really important to be a responsible tourist and to try to support the local economy.4We stayed in private homes in different parts of Cuba.Our hosts were really kind-hearted and their generosity was amazing.If you stay with a family,youll find out much more about your hosts cul
23、ture and way of life.5Seeing the sights and learning about the culture with local Cubans was truly exciting.If we had stayed in a hotel,we wouldnt have had these experiences.A.Do your homework.B.Think about the environment.C.Dont be embarrassed by your accent.D.I decided to spend the summer in Cuba
24、with some friends.E.Be adaptable,so that you can deal with unexpected changes.F.For example,why not stay with a local family instead of in a big hotel?G.They will probably take you to places the guidebooks dont tell you about.三、语法填空Jerry has had a disability for over 35 years.On December 3,1982 Jerr
25、y 1. (hit) by a drunk driver.The accident left 2. (he) as a partial paraplegic (下身麻痹患者).Jerrys life is not defined by his disability.“Theres a lot I can do,” said Jerry.“I drive.I work.I enjoy 3. (be) healthy and independent.”This “healthy man,living 4. normal life” has even participated in the Bost
26、on Marathon.As a person with a disability,however,Jerry has seen some of the attitudes 5. people with disabilities over the years.He was once in line to renew his parking permit.He watched a(n) 6. (work) walk down the line and ask people “what do you need?” When she got to Jerry and saw his wheelcha
27、ir,he was asked “who are you here with?”But hes also seen many positive 7. (change) to get people with disabilities 8. (physical) active through recreational opportunities such as golf,fishing and even snow-skiing.There are now organizations such as Lakeshore Foundation 9. provide recreational oppor
28、tunities.Jerry states,“I dont expect the world 10. (go) around us.I will adapt just make it so I can.”参考答案限时规范练31(选修7Unit 1)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“uses these readings to play different songs.After listening,you take a brief survey on how relaxe
29、d you feel”和第三段的“people were using music to calm themselves down or relax”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“The state of sleep and relaxation was an obvious place to start.where people were using music to calm themselves down or relax”和第五段的“aims to develop its own
30、artificial intelligence-based tools that will use music to improve general well-being and even treat clinical conditions”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.D细节理解题。由最后一段的“if the presenting insomnia is so mild it can be effectively managed with Spotify.its unlikely to h
31、ave been a major clinical problem in the first place”可知,Kevin Morgan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。4.B细节理解题。由第三段的“The five-bedroom house provides 24-hour care for up to four individuals with complex needs.”可知,这个房子可以住4个人。5.C细节理解题。由第四段的“their parents who had
32、 to wake them several times each night to reposition them or place them on breathing machines”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。6.A推理判断题。由第四段的“it placed a physical and emotional strain on their parents”和第五段Scott说的“We were heavy-hearted”可知,他感到内疚。7.D细节理解题。由倒数第二段的“The home is Scott and Daniels home,h
33、owever,it is also a workplace for their support staff.Balancing these two requirements has been a challenge for all.”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】本文是说明文。作者通过亲身经历介绍了外出旅游之前的一些注意事项。1.EE项中的“Be adaptable”与上文的“try to find a compromise”相呼应。他认为跟好几个朋友一起出行时要学会妥协、善于应变,这样可以减少争论的发生。2.A由下文的“Before you go,find
34、out about the countrys culture and look up some basic words and useful phrases in the local language.”可知,出行前要对目的地国家的文化和语言有基本的了解,也就是做功课。3.C由上下文的“some basic words and useful phrases in the local language”和“say just a few words in their language”可知,作者认为会说一些当地的语言很重要,只要能说出来,不要担忧口音问题。4.FF项中的建议“why not sta
35、y with a local family”与文中作者提及他的亲身经历“We stayed in private homes in different parts of Cuba.”相呼应。5.G此段作者对比了住在当地人家中和住在旅店的不同。G项中的“They.take you to places the guidebooks dont tell you about.”和上文提到的“find out much more about your hosts culture and way of life”都是作者认为住在当地人家中的好处。三、1.was hit考查一般过去时的被动语态。Jerry与
36、hit之间是被动关系,且由时间状语On December 3,1982可知,设空处表示的动作发生在过去,故填was hit。2.him考查代词。设空处做宾语,指代Jerry,故填him。3.being考查动词-ing形式做宾语的用法。enjoy doing sth.意为“喜欢做某事”。4.a考查不定冠词。live a normal life意为“过着正常的生活”。5.towards/to考查介词。attitude 后常跟介词towards/to,表示“对待的态度”。6.worker考查名词。设空处做宾语,由walk down the line and ask people what do you need?可知,此处表示“工作人员”,又因设空处前有a(n),故填worker。7.changes考查名词复数。设空处做宾语,表示“变化”,由many可知,此处应用名词复数,故填changes。8.physically考查副词。设空处修饰形容词active,表示“身体上”,故填副词physically。9.that/which考查关系代词。设空处引导限制性定语从句,指代organizations且在从句中做主语,故填that/which。10.to go考查不定式做补语的用法。expect sb./ sth.to do sth.意为“期望某人/某物做某事”。
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