1、Unit 2Section 请同学们认真完成练案6 .阅读理解ARobotic PuppyRoll over，sit and fetch arent commands normally given to a robot，but the smart toy company WowWee has developed a new way of owning a puppy.CHIP (Canine Home Intelligent Pet)is a robotic dog with blue LED eyes and pointy ears and can sit，shake，dance and m
2、ake all types of dog noises.It also has tracking capabilities to help locate its owner.“The beauty about CHIP is that it has its own thing going on，” said Sufer，CTO at WowWee.“It has its own life and own kind of intelligence.Even if youre not around，its always doing something.”CHIP uses wheels to ge
3、t around and is loaded with sensors(传感器)that give it a 360degree view to find its ball.The pup is Bluetooth enabled，which connects to a wristband worn by its owner.The wristband，similar to a watch，displays icons(图标)for different commands such as a thumbup，which allows you to give your pup a digital
4、belly rub.With its owner wearing a smart wristband，it can even follow him around the room.“We worked on CHIP for about five to six months，” Davin Sufer，told ，“We typically come up with a concept，model and product and get it on shelves within a year.” The company plans to start shipping units by next
5、 fall，which will allow them to load up the robotic dog with sensors and add many more animated responses perowner interactivity.The hightech toy company made its debut (处女作)in 2004 by releasing the 1.5 foot RoboSapien，which sold millions of units.MiP，which hit shelves last year，is a seven inch tall
6、robot covered in white with black accents.Users can direct it，change its emotions and make it dance to any song on your iPad.Its loud，fast and active.About 15 years ago，a company called ToyQuest developed the first ever electronic robotic dogTekno，the Robotic Puppy.The company sold over seven millio
7、n units in the first season and 40 million more during its original four years of production.Tekno was built with over 160 emotions and instructions，but most importantly offered consumers a quick look into the future.文章大意：本文介绍了一种新的宠物机器狗。1According to Sufer，the amazing characteristic of CHIP is that
8、_D_.Ait is loaded with special sensorsBit can make all kinds of dog noisesCit has quick response to the commandsDit can do something without instructions解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“It has its own life and own kind of intelligence.Even if youre not around，its always doing something.”可知D选项的意思符合题干的要求。2CHIP can
9、follow its owner with the help of_B_.Aa watchBa smart wristbandCpointy earsDblue LED eyes解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的最后一句“With its owner wearing a smart wristband，it can even follow him around the room.”可知要使用这种机器人的话就必须要用一个智能腕套。3From the passage，we can know _C_.ACHIP can be bought in the store nowBWowWee intro
10、duced its first product last yearCTekno provided the bright future of the robotic puppyDMiP is the first company to develop the robotic puppy解析：推理判断题。根据文章中最后一句“Tekno was built with over 160 emotions and instructions，but most importantly offered consumers a quick look into the future.”可知C选项的意思与文章吻合。B
11、(2020辽宁省辽阳市高二期末)Smart thermostats (温控器)have become the face of smart home technology for most, but depending on what your home is like, its possible to say the Ecobee3 is superior.Most of the smart thermostats carry the same benefits, including the Ecobee3. They can learn your preferences and schedu
12、les, and then adjust the temperature accordingly. Theyre betterlooking and more enjoyable to use than the basic pieces of plastic that occupy most households. And once youre able to heat up or cool down your house from your phone, without having to get out of bed, you wont want to go back to the pas
13、t.If you live in a larger house, the Ecobee 3 can be much more convenientoffering you a couple of more remote sensors (传感器). Yes it gets pretty expensive at that point. But having those gives you effective control over the temperature in different rooms around your house. In comparison, other thermo
14、stats measurements are largely limited to the area in which theyre installed (安装)If you live in a smaller place, thats no big deal；the Ecobee 3 still has distinct advantages. It is touchenabled, making it less annoying when you want to enter a WiFi passwords, see weather information, and so on.Still
15、 all the smart thermostats are pretty great. Which one is best just depends on whether you need a wholehome solution or a simpler one. For now, if its the former, go with the Ecobee3. Their presence will probably make you more conscious about saving energy. Ecobee3 Smarter WiFi Thermostat with Remot
16、e Sensor is available at all shopping websites.文章大意：这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种智能无线温控器Ecobee3的功能和优点。4How can you control Ecobee3？_C_ABy installing WiFi.BBy replacing its sensors.CBy using the relative phone.DBy closing power supply.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“And once youre able to heat up or cool down your house from
17、your phone, without having to get out of bed, you dont want to go back to the past. (一旦你可以从手机上调高或者调低家里的温度，你就不再想回到过去。)”可知Ecobee3是用手机进行控制的。C. By using the relative phone. (通过使用与之有关联的手机。)符合以上说法。故选C项。5What advantage does Ecobee3 have compared with other thermostats？_D_AIts size is differentBIts price is
18、 lower.CIts password is simpler.DIts coverage area is larger.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段的In comparison, other thermostats measurements are largely limited to the area in which theyre installed(安装). (相比之下，其他的温控器的范围很大程度上受限于它所安装的区域。)可知和其他温控器相比Ecobee3覆盖的范围更宽。D. Its coverage area is larger. (它的覆盖面积更大。)符合以上说法，故选D项。6
19、What change will Ecobee3 bring to us？_D_AIt makes us enjoy travelling and work better.BIt leads us to hope to open a shop online.CIt leads us to build our own smart houses.DIt helps us pay attention to environmental protection.解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的“Their presence will probably make you more conscious a
20、bout saving energy. (他们的存在很可能让你更注意节约能源。)”可知Ecobee3可以让我们更关注环保。D. It helps us pay attention to environmental protection. (它帮助我们关注环保。)符合以上说法。故选D项。7Whats the authors purpose in writing the text？_B_ATo show the future of Ecobee3.BTo attract people to buy Ecobee3.CTo introduce how to use Ecobee3.DTo expla
21、in why Ecobee3 was invented.解析：推理判断题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其是最后一段的“Ecobee3 Smarter WiFi Thermostat with Remote Sensor is available at all shopping websites. (带有远程传感器的Ecobee3智能WiFi温控器可以在所有购物网站购得。)”可推测作者写这篇文章的目的是吸引人们去买Ecobee3。B. To attract people to buy Ecobee3. (吸引人们去买Ecobee3。)符合以上推测。故选B项。.读后续写阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段
22、落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 In my home, there is an old leather chair that I want to throw away but I cant. If you look at this picture, youll see why. This is my dog Max and he lives in the old chair. It wasnt always this way. Max used to be a puppy. He ran, jumped and played. For years it
23、seemed he never sat still. But hes 8 years old now so hes slowed down quite a bit and enjoys his time in his favorite chair like an old man.Every time I leave the house, he climbs up there and takes on a sad look. Its a face that says, “I hate it when you leave me but Ill wait here patiently until y
24、ou come back.” When he was younger hed always be waiting at the door and waving his tail when he heard the sound of knocking. These days his old legs are hurt a bit and getting up and down from things isnt as easy as it used to be. So when I open the door and dont see the dog standing there, my eyes
25、 immediately turn toward the living room and I see his big brown eyes. The sadness is washed away from his face and I immediately go and give him a hug.Even if there were a million dollars sitting on the kitchen table, I would walk right to see him first. I get down on the floor so we are at eye lev
26、el, put my head on his and tell him what a good boy he is. He doesnt know a lot of human words but he knows what “good boy” means.I bought that chair 15 years ago and the leather has started to wear away. I dont mind it so much but when company comes over, I do feel a bit embarrassed. I apologize to
27、 my guests but explain that is Maxs chair.Paragraph 1：Ive thought about getting rid of it._Paragraph 2：I like to see him sitting in the chair when I come back._参考范文：Paragraph 1：Ive thought about getting rid of it. But then I wonder what Max would do if I do that. Would he like a new chair or would h
28、e stare at the place where he used to sleep and play, looking back at me confusedly? Hes a great dog and he doesnt ask me to do anything for him other than to love him. So now that he likes the old chair, when he sees the chair, he can think of my love for him.Paragraph 2：I like to see him sitting in the chair when I come back. I want to see his big brown eyes filled with love and I want my good boy to wait for me at the door. I want to give him a hug after work. Max has become a part of my life. He is like my son and I am willing to love him.