1、2021高考英语复习之真题重点词汇短语及练习(十八)2017年全国卷3阅读理解D篇重点单词语块1 intelligent nteldnt adj. 智能的;聪明的2 transport trnsp:t n. 运输3 the Intelligent Transport team 智能交通运输团队4 electric lektrk adj. 电的;电动的5 an electric car 一辆电动汽车6 mobile mbal adj. 可移动的7 a mobile laboratory 一个移动实验室8 challenge tlnd n. 挑战9 stress stres n. 压力10 wel
2、l-being n. 幸福;康乐11 isolated asletd adj. 孤独的;孤立的12 inactive nktv adj. 不活跃的;不活动的13 become more isolated and inactive 变得更加孤独和缺乏活力14 professor prfes(r) n. 教授15 in-vehicle adj. 车载式的;车内的16 develop in-vehicle technologies 研发车载技术17 custom-made adj. 订做的,订制的18 navigation nvgen n. 导航;航行19 custom-made navigatio
3、n tools 订制的导航工具 20 vision vn n. 视力;视野21 system sstm n. 系统;体系22 night vision systems 夜视系统23 adaptation dpten n. 作出调整;适应24 intelligent speed adaptation 智能速度调节器25 particularly ptkjlli adv. 特别;尤其26 preserve prz:v vt. 保持,维持(原状)27 independence ndpendns n. 独立;自立28 preserve ones independence 维持某人的独立29 freed
4、om fri:dm n. 自由30 give sb. the freedom to do sth. 让某人自由做某事31 rely on 依赖;依靠32 reaction rikn n. 反应;回应33 potentially ptenli adv. 潜在地;可能地34 confidence knfdns n. 信心;自信心35 lose confidence in . 对某某失去信心36 address dres vt. 设法解决;处理37 address these problems 解决这些问题38 zone zn n. 地区;区域39 struggle strgl vt. 奋斗;努力;
5、争取40 struggle to do sth. 艰难地做某事41 constant knstnt adj. 不变的;恒定的42 keep at a constant speed 保持匀速(行驶)43 likely lakli adj. 可能的44 be likely to do sth. 有可能做某事 45 limit lmt n. 限度;限制46 break the speed limit 超速47 at risk of getting fined 冒着被罚款的风险48 benefit benft n. 优势;益处49 prevent prvent vt. 阻止;阻碍50 technolo
6、gical teknldkl adj. 技术的51 solution slu:n n. 解决办法52 ensure n(r) vt. 保证;确保课后练习(一)The Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stres
7、s points are. Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive. Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers whi
8、ch they hope could help them to continue driving into later life. These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preservi
9、ng their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.” “But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their drivi
10、ng skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains, “The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these
11、problems. “For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits o
12、f systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that. “We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”1.What is the purpose of the Drivel AB?A.To explore newmeans of transport.B.To design new types of cars.C.To
13、find out older drivers problems.D.To teach people traffic rules.2.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A.It keeps them independent.B.It helps them save time.C.It builds up their strength.D.It cures their mental illnesses.3.What do researchers hope to do for older driver
14、s?A.Improve their driving skills.B.Develop driver-assist technologles.C.Provide tips on repairing their cars.D.Organize regular physical checkups.4.What is the best title for the text?A.A new Model Electric CarB.A Solution to Traffic ProblemC.Driving Service for eldersD.Keeping Older Drivers on the
15、Road参考答案:CABD课后练习(二)How to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. Its been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into pl
16、aces where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借)books, youll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youre looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such netw
17、orks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book youve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many
18、 formats(载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isnt offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.Join targeted reading groups.
19、 Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps youd like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be a
20、ble to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space
21、for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce(商会)and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services
22、 you need.1.Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by_.A.sharing their books on the InternetB.giving access to online reading at a library branchC.sending a needed book to a library branch nearbyD.making the checkout procedures diverse2.According to Paragraph 3, what ite
23、ms may be checked out from a public library?A.A magazine and an e-book.B.A game and an oil painting.C.A music CD and a kids toy.D.A DVD and a video player3.As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows _.A.the kid to learn a new languageB.the parent to enjoy qui
24、et readingC.the kid to overcome reading difficultiesD.the parent to meet their program sponsor4.Your local library can help you start a business by _.A.providing relevant information and supporting servicesB.offering professional advice on business managementC.supplying useful information of your po
25、tential buyersD.arranging meetings with government officials5.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To point out the importance of public libraries.B.To encourage people to work in public libraries.C.To introduce the improved services of public libraries.D.To call for the modernization of public library systems.参考答案:C C B A C