1、Unit 2Robots第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分35分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIm a 20year old boy, and the following is my story.A month after I graduated from high school in August, 2007, I was coming home from swimpractice in the training centre of the city and was involved in a car acc
2、ident. I was so seriously injured that I was in a coma for more than two months at Prince Georges Hospital.I suffered a lot from the experience of dying eight times during my coma and I couldnt open my mouth to talk or to communicate when I eventually came around. At that time, it seemed that walkin
3、g was never going to happen again due to all the extreme injuries. Just like my body, my dreams were completely destroyed. But I was not going to let my injuries stop me from realizing my dreams.After receiving a total of 15 operations and 36 blood transfusions, I had to make every great effort to l
4、earn to talk, eat, walk, shower, and live on my own again. When I was out of hospital, I still had to go to outpatient therapy in Waldorf, Maryland. After I spent a few months in a wheelchair, I took baby steps to walk on my own. It was a miracle that I was able to walk again, but I still wanted to
5、prove that I could not only walk, but also run. When it came true, I wanted to get back into the pool again. After having a few lung tests, I was able to go in the pool a little bit each week. After a few months of swim training, I began my freshman year at St. Marys College of Maryland and then bec
6、ame a proud member of the swim team.By telling my story, I want to make a positive influence on the world. I am just trying to live every day to the fullest and inspire other people never to give up their dreams no matter how bad a situation is to them. I remember when I was still in my hospital bed
7、, I would have my mom and dad push me round in my wheelchair to the other rooms to see the other patients and chat with them and their family members. I wanted to let them know that everything was going to be okay. Somehow, things would work out for the best.()1.The underlined word “coma” in Paragra
8、ph 2 probably has the meaning of “_”AoperationBunconsciousnessCtreatmentDemergency()2.According to Paragraph 3, it can be inferred that the author_.Awas unable to talk or communicateBwas in despairCfaced physical and mental challengesDfelt anxious about his state()3.In the last paragraph, the author
9、 mainly wants to show_.Ahis positive influence on other patientsBhis meaningful lifeChis purpose of sharing his storyDhis great achievements本文讲述了作者如何克服重重困难，从车祸后昏迷状态到慢慢学会自理、走路、跑步，最后又重返泳池成为游泳队的一员。作者通过自己的故事鼓励他人不要放弃自己的梦想。1B词义猜测题。根据下文第三段可知，作者曾八次走到死亡的边缘，不会张嘴说话、不会交流，这时他恢复了意识，由此可推知，coma意为“昏迷”，故选B项。2C推理判断题。从
10、第三段内容可看出，作者克服身体的痛苦同时又是意志力的磨炼，故作者既面对身体挑战又面对精神挑战，故选C项。3C细节理解题。从最后一段特别是第一句话“By telling my story, I want to make a positive influence on the world.”可看出作者的写作目的，故选C项。BToday just as technology changed the face of industry, farms have undergone an “agricultural revolution”On the farm of today, machines prov
11、ide almost all the power.One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer.The computers help them keep more accurate records so they can make better decisions on what crops to plant, how much livestock (家畜)to buy, when to sell their products, and how much profit they can expect.Many comp
12、uter companies have been developing special computer programs just for farmers.In the future, farmers will be able to purchase computer programs made to their needs.Because of the growing importance of computers on the farm, students at agricultural colleges are required to take computer classes in
13、addition to their normal agricultural courses.There can be no doubt that farmers will rely on computers even more in the future.While the oldtime farm depended on horse power, and modern farms depend on machine power, farms of the future will depend on computer power.Another technological advance wh
14、ich is still in the experimental stage is the robot, a real “mechanized hired hand” that will be able to move and, in some ways, think like a human being.Agricultural engineers believe that computeraided robots will make big changes in farming before the end of the century.Unlike farmers of the pres
15、ent, farmers of the future will find that many daytoday tasks will be done for them.Scientists are now developing robots that will be able to drive tractors, and harvest fruit.Even complex jobs will be done by robots.For example, in order to milk their cows, farmers must first drive them into the ba
16、rn, then connect them to the milking machines, watch the machines, and disconnect them when they are finished.In the future, this will all be done by robots.The complete mobilization (活动)of the farm is far in the future, but engineers expect that some robots will be used before long.()4.According to
17、 the passage, computers cannot help farmers decide _.Ahow much money they can earn from their productsBwhether to plant a certain kind of cropCwhat livestock to raiseDwhen to sell their products()5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?AFarmers in the future will depend totally on computers.BBot
18、h computers and robots have been in use on todays farms.CFarmers mainly use machines on their farms at present.DStudents at agricultural colleges must take computer classes because they can do nothing without them.()6.According to the engineers, what will be done by robots in the near future?AAll fa
19、rm work.BMilking cows.CSome farm work.DMost of the farm work.()7.What is the best title for the whole passage?AComputer, Farmers Best Friend BFarmers in the FutureCComputers and Robots DThe Agricultural Revolution本文介绍了科学技术在农业方面的重大作用以及机器人将在农业中的应用。4C细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句“The computers help them make better
20、 decisions on what crops to plant, how much livestock(家畜) to buy, when to sell their products, and how much profit they can expect.”可知，A、B、D三项符合文意，C项中应把what 改为how much。5C推理判断题。根据文章第一段第二句“ On the farm of today , machines provide almost all the power.”可知，C项正确。6D细节理解题。从本文最后一句话“The complete mobilization
21、(活动) of the farm is far in the future, but engineers expect that some robots will be used before long.”可知，答案为D。7D标题归纳题。根据文章第一段第一句“Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farms have undergone an agricultural revolution(科技推动了农业的重大变革)”可知，答案选D。CDriverless technology will soon enter anothe
22、r major global industry: shipping.Several companies recently announced plans to launch self sailing ships to improve safety and efficiency.One of them is Norwegian chemical company Yara International.Yara has teamed up with another Norwegian company, Kongsberg, to build an autonomous goods ship expe
23、cted to launch next year.Kongsberg developed the ships electrical technology and autonomous control systems.The ship is fully electric to reduce air pollution.It is designed to carry goods containers normally transported by truck.This means the ship will also improve road safety by replacing about 4
24、0,000 truck trips a year.The company plans to operate the ships by faraway control beginning sometime next year.By 2020, the ships should be loading and sailing themselves.While Yaras ships will be limited to Norway at first, the company plans to greatly expand its autonomous shipping operations in
25、the coming years.Another company putting a high priority (优先)to self sailing ships is the worlds largest mining company, Australias BHP Billiton.The companys Vice President of Freight, Rashpal Bhatti, recently spoke about the technology in a website post.Bhatti believes automation will be one of the
26、 biggest changes for shipping in the future.He said, “Autonomous ships offer significant opportunities to improve safety and provide better efficiency results to the supply chain of the sea.” He added that selfsailing ships could become a reality within the next decade.RollsRoyce, the British automo
27、bile and engine manufacturer, is also developing unmanned shipping technologies.Oskar Levander is the companys head of operations at sea.He told a conference last year, “This is happening.Its not if, its when.”Levander said these autonomous ships could be controlled by faraway operators from anywher
28、e.He added, “Because these ships will be designed to be unmanned, they can be built smaller, more efficient and environmentally friendly.”()8.Why have several companies announced plans to produce selfsailing ships?ATo save money.BTo develop electrical technology in ships.CTo compete in autonomous co
29、ntrol systems.DTo make shipping more effective and less risky.()9.How will the Norwegian autonomous ship be developed?AOn the basis of RollsRoyce.BBy a single company independently.CBy two native companies working together.DBy taking electrical technology from Australia.()10.What do Oskar Levanders
30、words suggest in Para.4?AIt is too early to make autonomous ships.BThe supply chain of the sea will be busier.CPeople are more concerned about autonomous ships.DUnmanned shipping technologies are becoming more mature.这篇文章主要讲了无人驾驶技术将会被应用于航海。8D细节理解题。根据第一段中“Several companies recently announced plans to
31、 launch self sailing ships to improve safety and efficiency.”可知，有的公司宣布推出这种航船是为了让航海更有效，而且危险更小。9C细节理解题。根据第二段“Yara has teamed up with another Norwegian company, Kongsberg, to build an autonomous goods ship expected to launch next year.”可知，无人驾驶船由两个本国的公司共同研制。 10D推理判断题。由第四段中的“He told a conference last yea
32、r，This is happening.Its not if, its when.”可判断出，无人驾驶轮船技术会越来越成熟，故选D。第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people arent satisfied with their present weight, but most people arent sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or
33、actors in magazines or on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you._11_So what should you do about your weight control?_12_The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or a dietitian (营养学家)_13_If it turns ou
34、t that you can benefit from weight loss then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started._14_People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they havent permanently (永久地) changed their hab
35、its. Therefore, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a life time. Small changes are a lot easier to stick with (坚持做) than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat._15_Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your l
36、ife. Its a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because its just that: healthy.ATry giving up regular soda for a week.BTry to pay attention as you eat and stop when youre full.CWeight management is about longterm success.DBesides, no magical diet will make you look like someone else.EBeing healthy
37、 is really about being at a weight that is right for you.FChanging from whole to nonfat or lowfat milk is also a good idea.GThey will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.【答案】1115DEGCA第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处
38、的最佳选项。Kinsey French has taught children with Down syndrome(唐氏综合征)for the past three years.The teacher of _16_ education at the Christian Academys Providence School, developed a(n)_17_with her students in her first year.That was _18_ when it came to her wedding day, she invited the class to_19_her we
39、dding party as flower girls and ring bearers.“They were like a _20_to me，” Kinsey told WLKY about the students, _21_from seven to eleven years old.“So I knew I couldnt have this important day _22_them, my lovely kids”Kinseys nowhusband, Josh, was _23_too in fact, knowing how much it would mean to he
40、r, he _24_ proposed(求婚) to her in front of the class.The wedding went_25_on the Internet after photographer Lang Thomas Leichhart _36_on his Facebook photos of Kinsey in her wedding dress, _27_by her students.“The scene of their being together was so moving that I was brought to _28_many times durin
41、g the day，” he told CNN.“You can tell how _29_she is to these kids.”And while the children loved _30_their wedding responsibilities and posing for photos, they said that their _31_of the night was the dancing.For Kinsey, it was making _32_that would last a lifetime.“It was so exciting，” she told WLK
42、Y.“It was_33_for Josh and me just to have them as a _34_of the day, and have them come and _35_with us.”()16.A.traditionalBpreschoolCpublicDspecial()17.A.discussionBbondCroutineDagreement()18.A.howBwhyCthatDbecause()19.A.attendBrecordCdecorateDdesign()20.A.teacherBshadowCfamilyDdream()21.A.differing
43、BdistinguishingCrangingDexpanding()22.A.withoutBfromCamongDbeyond()23.A.touchedBinspiredCsatisfiedDinvolved()24.A.stillBevenCyetDagain()25.A.silentBwildCwrongDstrong()26.A.wroteBpolishedCsparedDshared()27.A.encouragedBfollowedCattractedDsurrounded()28.A.lightBlaughterCtearsDknees()29.A.gratefulBgene
44、rousCgenuineDpatient()30.A.carrying outBcarrying onCtaking inDtaking over()31.A.regretBimpressionCcomplaintDfavorite()32.A.choicesBmemoriesCdecisionsDplans()33.A.meaningfulBnaturalCvividDoriginal()34.A.symbolBgiftCpartDresult()35.A.celebrateBplayCmeetDcommunicate本文是记叙文。Kinsey French的婚礼上来了一群特殊的嘉宾，那就是
45、她的学生一群患有唐氏综合征的孩子。这些孩子的参与使这个婚礼变得特别有意义。16D根据本文的首句可知，这个老师教的是一群患有唐氏综合征的孩子，从事的是特殊(special)教育。preschool education“学前教育”。17B根据语境可知，Kinsey French与她的学生建立了互信关系。bond“密切联系；纽带”，符合语境。18B这就是为什么当她结婚的时候，她邀请全班学生来参加她的婚礼。分析句子结构可知，空处引导表语从句，且在从句中作原因状语，故用why。19A参见上题解析。attend符合语境。20C根据语境及下文的“my lovely kids”可知，对Kinsey来说，他们就
46、像她的家人(family)一样。 21C这些孩子的年龄在7岁到11岁之间。range fromto是固定搭配，意为“从到不等”。22AKinsey知道在这个重要的日子里不能没有她的这些可爱的“孩子们”。without符合语境。23D根据下文中的“in facthe proposed (求婚)to her in front of the class”可知，Kinsey的丈夫也参与到了她的这个“班级”中。involved“参与；作为一部分”，符合语境。touched“受感动的”；inspired“品质优秀的，能力卓越的”；satisfied“满意的”。24B(因为)Kinsey的丈夫知道这对她来说
47、意味着什么，所以他甚至(even)当着全班同学的面向Kinsey求婚。25B根据下文中的“on the Internet after photographer Lang Thomas Leichhart _31_ on his Facebook photos of Kinsey”可知，摄影师把Kinsey穿着婚纱被她的学生围绕着的照片分享在他的脸书网上之后，这个婚礼引起了人们的狂热关注。go wild的原意为“疯狂”，用在这里生动地表现出了这个特殊的婚礼在网上的火爆程度。26D参见上题解析。27DKinsey在婚礼上被她的学生围绕着。28C根据上文中的“The scene of their b
48、eing together was so moving”可知，婚礼当天，摄影师被感动到多次流泪。be brought to tears表示“使热泪盈眶；流泪”。29C你可以从中看出Kinsey对这些孩子的情感有多真切。genuine“真实的；真诚的”，符合语境。30A孩子们喜欢在老师的婚礼上履行好自己的“职责”，摆姿势拍照。carry out“实行，执行”，符合语境。carry on“继续”；take in“理解；领会”；take over“接管；接任”。31D根据上文中的“while the children loved”可知，孩子们在那天晚上最喜欢的是舞蹈。favorite“最喜欢的人或物
49、”，符合语境。32B对于Kinsey来说，这制造了会持续一生的回忆。memory“记忆；回忆”，符合语境。33A此处表示“只是让他们成为当天的一部分，使他们来和我们一起庆祝对Josh和我来说就很有意义(meaningful)”。34C参见上题解析。35A此处表示“使他们来和我们一起庆祝”，故选celebrate。第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 We think that life in Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survive m
50、ountains of homework and all kinds of exams.Yet would it be 36._(surprise)if I tell you that high school life in the US is almost as stressful and demanding as it is in China?In US high school, everything 37._(record)into your studying document, including your grades on quizzes, tests and final exam
51、inations.Failing 38._(turn)in your homework on time will directly affect your grade for a certain course.Perhaps contrary to 39._we used to think of the US high school students, they pay more attention to their 40._(academy)performance to try to get into a distinguished university.41._， theyll be di
52、sappointed after graduation from high school.Like university students, US high school students have the 42._(free)to choose the courses that most interest 43._(they)Even a ninth grader can sit 44._the same classroom as twelfth graders.But this also means he or she has to work very hard, because the
53、teacher will not treat him or her differently just because he or she is a few years 45._ (young)本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国的高中生活。36surprising结合语境可知，此处应用现在分词化的形容词作表语，表示“令人吃惊的”。而surprised表示“感到吃惊的”，表示人的主观感受，与语境不符。37is recordedeverything和动词record之间是动宾关系，且此处表示客观情况，因此用一般现在时的被动语态，此外，everything作主语时谓语动词用单数形式。38to turnf
54、ail to do sth.意为“未能做成某事”，为固定用法。39what分析句子结构可知，此处介词to后是一个宾语从句，空格处应填引导词，又因为引导词在从句中作think的宾语，故用what。40academic分析句子结构可知，此处修饰名词performance，指学业上的表现，因此用形容词。41Otherwise前一句说努力进入一所名牌大学，后一句说高中毕业后会失望，根据空前和空后两句的关系推断，此空应该填“否则”。42freedomhave the freedom to do为固定词组，表示“有做的自由”。43them分析句子结构可知，此处作动词interest的宾语，表示吸引他们，因
55、此用宾格代词。44in结合语境可知，此处表示坐在同一个教室里，故用介词in。45younger此处表示老师不会因为他们小几岁就区别对待。此处暗含比较，因此需要用比较级。第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李华，一批来自美国的交换生即将访问你校，在此期间他们将出席你们学校举办的英语戏剧节(English Drama Festival)。请代表全校师生写一篇欢迎辞。内容包括：1.表示欢迎；2.介绍戏剧节(如目的、内容等)；3.表达祝愿。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：on behalf of代表【答案】One possible
56、 version：Dear American friends，On behalf of our school， Id like to express our warm welcome to you. We are honored to have you here with us.To provide us students with a stage to show ourselves and develop our interests in English learning， well have the English Drama Festival， which will last for a
57、 week. Different types of plays will be put on， some rewritten from classic novels and some created from interesting life experiences. Your presence will surely add color to our festival.Sincerely wish you a pleasant time with us！Thank you. Li Hua第二节读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。After 21
58、years of marriage， my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. Its hard to imagine that the other woman was my mother， who has been a widow(寡妇) for 19 years， but I am too busy to visit her often. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.“Whats wrong？A
59、re you well？” she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects (怀疑) that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.“I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you， ” I answered， “Just the two of us.” That Friday after work， as I drove to pick her up I wa
60、s a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house， I noticed that she， too， seemed to be nervous about our date.She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as beauti
61、ful as an angels. “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son， and they were impressed，” she said， as she got into the car. “They cant wait to hear about our meeting.”We went to a restaurant that， although not the best， was very nice and comfortable. My mother took my arm as if she wer
62、e the First Lady. After we sat down， I had to read the menu.Her eyes could only read large print. Halfway through the entries， I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me with a smile on her lips. “It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small，” she said.“Then its time
63、you relax and let me return the favor，” I responded.During the dinner， we had an agreeable conversationnothing special but catching up on recent events of each others life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. 注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5个短文中标有下画线的关键词语；3.续写部分为两段，每段的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数；4.续写完成后，请用下画
64、线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：As we arrived at her house later， she said， “Ill go out with you again， but only if you let me invite you. ”I agreed.Paragraph 2：At that moment I understood the importance of saying in time “I LOVE YOU.”【答案】One possible version：Paragraph 1：As we arrived at her house later， s
65、he said， “Ill go out with you again， but only if you let me invite you. ” I agreed. When I got home， my wife prepared a rich dinner for me. I sat down and talked with her about my feeling together with my mother. My wife was proud of what she did for me. She said when she was young， she was very nau
66、ghty， and her mother often punished her for her wrong does. Later when she grew up she became aware of her mothers heart. But her mother died of lung cancer and she never had time to thank her. So she decided to ask me to invite my mother to eat out. I kissed her with my eyes full of tears.Paragraph
67、 2：At that moment I understood the importance of saying in time “I LOVE YOU.” I thanked my wife and that dinner date was another time for me to remember. You can hardly imagine how happy I am to have the chance to say these words and return the favor in time. Nothing in the world is more important than this.
