1、Unit 3 The internetUnit 3 Discovering Useful Structures & Listening and Talking1、You might think people all over the United States have Wi-Fi-wireless Internet service-and mobile phones. But there is no such service in Green Bank, West Virginia, a tiny town four hours from the U. S. capital, Washing
2、ton D. C. Fewer than 150 people live in Green Bank, which has two churches, an elementary school and a public library. It is also home to the largest radio telescope in the world.There is a ban(禁令)on Wi-Fi in Green Bank, along with anything else that can create electromagnetic(电磁的)waves. Officials s
3、ay the waves could disturb the signals(信号)the telescope receives.For many Americans, a visit to Green Bank is a little like returning to the 1950s. To get there, you must read road signs-because there is no GPS service in the town. People can connect with the Internet through telephones, but wireles
4、s service is not allowed.The observatory(天文台)is one of the largest employers in the area. The federal National Science Foundation (NSF)spends about $8.2 million a year to operate the observatory, telescope and educational center.Jonah Bauserman is a technician. If he supposes there is a signal that
5、is not allowed in the zone, he drives to the house where the signal is coming from and checks it. but once a week, when the device is cleaned, come banned devices are allowed near it.People in the town respect the work of the scientists. And they say they are happy to live without Wi-Fi and mobile p
6、hones. “You know, instead of sitting here on our phones and other devices were out fishing and hunting and going to each others houses.” Everyone knows each other and communication is almost always face-to-face.1.What will you are see when you pay a visit to Green Bank?A.GPS serviceB.Guide postsC.Ce
7、ll phone towersD.Radio-controlled toys2.What is Jonah Bausermans duty in his work?A.Following signals from cell phonesB.Protecting the telescope from being affectedC.Listening for signals from outer spaceD.Cleaning the telescope once a week3.What has the telescope brought to the local people?A.Great
8、 wealthB.Much difficulty in lifeC.Many job chancesD.A healthier lifestyle4.What may be the best title for this text?A.The Largest Radio Telescope in the WorldB.Good Relationships Between people in an American TownC.An American Town Without Wi-Fi and Mobile PhonesD.A Better Life Without Wireless Devi
9、ces2、In China, the current statutory retirement age is 60 for men and 55 for women. China has entered an aging society. A large amount of retired people will start their new life after retirement. The transition （过渡期） from being a full-time employee to total leisure (空闲)might be one of the most impo
10、rtant changes in our whole life. Many successful retirees say that they feel more satisfied with life from various activities and business. It makes a great sense of self-worth. They don9t need to endure harmful working environment and office politics. They dont need to take more efforts to get a hi
11、gher position and gain wealth. They can arrange their retired life based on interests and the business opportunities because they have enough time and budget (预算）to make their life more interesting and successful. So that, retired life must be the happiest period in the whole life. Because there is
12、no restriction of the rules and company culture, they can fully show their perseverance and optimistic attitude. More importantly, they have the ability to deal with problems and create selling points for their business. Specifically, most of retirees will study in the elderly university and learn n
13、ew skills，like traditional Chinese medicine，cooking，handwriting, ink painting，chess, tea culture, music, martial arts and dance. Some of them start up their own businesslike Chinese restaurant, Chinese medicine clinic, and art exhibition. The local government also provides many opportunities for ret
14、ired people to enjoy high quality life. I suggest that the retirees continue doing their previous job. For example, a retired teacher can be a part-time teacher and teach students in the community, and a retired dancer can teach dancing fans and help them to be a professional dancer. That may be the
15、 best way to make sense of self-identity and accomplishment.1. Which of the following does not describe many successful retirees?A. Worried.B. Relaxed.C. Happiest.D. More satisfied.2. Why can retirees make their life more interesting and their business successful?A. They have abilities.B. They have
16、enough experience.C. They have good relationships.D. They have enough time and money.3. Whats the authors suggestion to the retirees?A. They can do whatever they like.B. They can travel all over the world.C. They can go on doing their previous job.D. They can study in the elderly university.4. Whats
17、 the best title of the passage?A. The Happiest LifeB. Enjoy High Quality LifeC. China Has Entered an Aging SocietyD. Life and Work After Retirement in China3、First of all，theres the ( gold ) rule of the Internet ： If you see or read something that makes you feel ( comfort) , leave the site immediate
18、ly. Dont post comments or click on anything. Second，protect your ( private ). Dont give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information (steal) your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for (be) rude，and you dont wa
19、nt to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully ( use ) the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also writ
20、e something mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post ( embarrass ) photos and information about those people. , the more polite you are, the (likely) it is you will be attacked.4、Chances You Will Not Regret Taking in LifeLife is about trusting yourself and taking
21、 chances, losing and finding happiness, learning from experience, appreciating the memories，and realising the importance of taking every step. You also need to realise that every step is worth your effort. Youve got to give yourself a fair chance. So here are some chances you will not regret taking
22、in life. Trust your intuition （直觉） on new opportunities. Life is too short to wait. Every new day is another chance to change your life. Trust that little voice inside your head that says, “ What if” and then do it bravely once you decide. You have everything you need within you to become the best p
23、ossible version of yourself. Believe that you can. Believe that youve capable of pushing harder and farther than you have before. Believe that youve young enough, old enough and strong enough to achieve your goals. Dont let false belief stop you from moving beyond yourself. And certainly dont get di
24、sturbed by other people who are not on track. Make moves in the face of fear. Its often difficult to grow into your greatest self, but it9s a tragedy to let the lie of fear stop you. Go after your goals. Never let your fear decide your future. Smile anyway. Dont let one bad moment ruin your day. Str
25、ess begins when your worry list is longer than your gratitude list. Happiness begins when your gratitude list is longer than your worry list. So find something to be thankful for today. Be sure to appreciate what you have got. Be thankful for the little things in life that mean a lot.A. Take a step
26、forward today.B. Believe in your own abilities.C. You need to work on it gradually every day.D. Of course, you need to be willing to take each step.E. Every great achievement starts with the decision to try.F. Think of it as a bad minute，not a bad day，and youll be OK.G. So realise right now that fea
27、r doesnt exist anywhere except in your mind. 答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.D; 4.C解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句For many Americans, a visit to Green Bank is a little like returning to the 1950s. To get there, you must read road signs because there is no GPS service in the town.可知，当你拜访Green Bank的时候， 你会看到Guide po
28、sts,故选B。2.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Jonah Bauserman is a technician. If he supposes there is a signal that is not allowed in the zone, he drives to the house where the signal is coming from and checks it.可知，Bauserman的职责是保护望远镜不受影响。故选B。3.推理判断题。根据倒数第一段第一、二句People in the town respect the work of the scientists. And
29、they say they are happy to live without Wi-Fi and mobile phones.可知，The telescope给当地的人们带来了更加健康的生活方式。故选D。4.主旨大意题。根据第一段第一、二句You might think people all over the United States have Wi-Fi wireless Internet service and mobile phones. But there is no such service in Green Bank, West Virginia, a tiny town fo
30、ur hours from the U. S. capital, Washington D. C.可知本文介绍美国一个没有Wi-Fi和移动电话的城镇Green Bank。故选C。 2答案及解析：答案：1.A 2.D 3.C 4.D解析：1. A 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“Many successful retirees say that they feel more satisfied with life”可知，D项是正确的；根据第二段第四和第五句可知，这 些人感到很放松，B项是正确的；根据第二段中的“So that, retired life must be the happiest
31、 period in the whole life. 可知，C项是正确的。故选A项。2. D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“because they have enough time and budget to make their life more interesting and successful”可知，退休人员有足够的时间和 金钱使他们的生活更有意义和有成就。故选D项。3. C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“I suggest that the retirees continue doing their previous job.” 可知， 作者建议退休人员还是继续做他们原来的工作。
32、故选C项。 4. D 标题归纳题。根据第一段最后一句“A large amount of retired people will start their new life after retirement. 以及下文可知，本文主要介绍了中国退休人员的新生活和新工 作情况。故选D项。 3答案及解析：答案：1. golden2. uncomfortable3. privacy4.to steal5.being6.who7.uses8.embarrassing9.However10.less likely解析： 4答案及解析：答案：DEBGF解析：1.根据上文中的“ realising the im
33、portance of taking every step” 和下文中的“You also need to realise that every step is worth your effort.”可知，此处强调每一步至关 重要，每一步都值得你付出努力，D项中的“ be willing to take each step”符合此处语境，故选D项。2 .根据下文中的“do it bravely once you decide”可 知，E项中的“the decision to try”与此意义一致，故选E项。3 .根据下文中的排比句“Believe that.”可知，本段 介绍的是要相信自己的能力，故选B项。4. 根据上文中的“Make moves in the face of fear.” 和下文中的 “ Never let your fear decide your future.” 可知， 本段内容与心中的恐惧有关，G项中的“fear”与本段关键词 一致，故选G项。5. 根据上文中的“Dont let one bad moment ruin your day.”可知，F 项中的“a bad minute, not a bad day” 与上 文中的“one bad moment”对应，故选F项。
