1、课时作业(二)Cultural Corner & Writing.单词拼写1I am _(乐观的)about the outlook of our country.2What you said is _(无疑地；确定地)wrong.3An expert has_(预言)that there will be an earthquake in the near future.4Australia and New Zealand are former British_(殖民地)5As his mother had expected，he_(终于)became a great doctor.6Mery
2、ls sweater had stretched completely out of _(形状，外形)7He wasnt interested in her stage_(职业)8I_(想象)she was quite surprised when she heard the truth.9After meal，he will put the plates and bowls in the_(洗碗碟机)10Sarah_(拒绝)her brothers offer of help.单项填空1The biscuits(饼干)_like animals are liked very much by
3、children.AshapeBshapedCmade from Dmade of2Do you think Linda is going to attend the party?_not.She is not used to this kind of thing.AExactlyBNearlyCReally DDefinitely3The boss is always_about making promises.He never makes one that he cant keep.Aenthusiastic BstrictCoptimistic Dcautious4(2013青岛高一检测
4、)Remember not to telephone me after eightI _ a meeting then.Awill have Bwill be havingChave been having Dhave been had5When you drive home，you cant be_careful.Avery BtooCso Donly6If you work hard from now on，_，you will succeed.Aeventually BfinallyCat last Din the end7It is reported that the police w
5、ill soon _ the case of the two missing children.Alook upon Blook afterClook into Dlook out8The club had only six members_.Afor a start Bto start withCstart with Dstart off9Either you or one of your students_to attend the meeting that is due tomorrow.Aare BisChave Dbe10Youll regret your decision.The
6、Pentium CPU is _，so I suggest you buy another type.Aon the way out Bunder wayCno way Don the way.阅读理解AMy house is made out of wood，glass and stone.It is also made out of software.If you come to visit，youll probably be surprised when you come in.Someone will give you an electronic PIN(个人身份号码)to wear.
7、This PIN tells the house who and where you are.The house uses this information to give you what you need.When its dark outside，the PIN turns on the lights nearest you，and then turns them off as you walk away from them.Music moves with you too.If the house knows your favorite music，it plays it.The mu
8、sic seems to be everywhere，but in fact other people in the house hear different music or no music.If you get a telephone call，only the nearest telephone rings.Of course，you are also able to tell the house if you want something.There is a home control console(控制台)，a small machine that turns things on
9、 and off around you.The PIN and the console are new ideas，but they are in fact like many things we have today.If you want to go to a movie，you need a ticket.If I give you my car keys，you can use my car.The car works for you because you have the keys.My house works for you because you wear the PIN or
10、 hold the console.I believe that ten years from now，most new homes will have the systems that Ive put in my house.The systems will probably be even bigger and better than the ones Ive put in today.I like to try new ideas.I know that some of my ideas will work better than others.But I hope that one d
11、ay I will stop thinking of these systems as new，and ask myself instead，“How will I live without them？”1What does the passage mainly discuss?AHow to develop a new system.BThe function of the PIN.CA home for the future.DEasy life in the future.2This PIN tells the house_.Awhat you needBwho and where yo
12、u areCwhere the lights nearest you areDhow you wear clothes3Whats the purpose when the writer wrote the fourth paragraph?ATo let readers know why his ideas are new.BTo let readers know how special his house is.CTo explain the importance of the PIN and the console.DTo explain more easily what the fun
13、ctions of the PIN and the console are.4The writers new house is different from ordinary ones mainly because_.Ait has been controlled by computersByou can make a telephone call anywhereCit has your favorite music following youDthe writer is able to change his new idea into practice5What is the writer
14、 most likely to be according to the passage?AAn IT expert.BA famous doctor.CAn idealist.DAn experienced teacher.BAre you ready to experience life as it may be in the future？Here are some interesting points to learn about the future.Artificial intelligence：Many years down the road，humans might not ev
15、en be recognizable because artificial intelligence(also known as AI)will have combined with our natural states.Scientists are learning more about the human brain every day，and they are working toward making smart robots we can use to help us.Some people say that nanobotssupertiny robotsmay help us i
16、n invisible(看不见的)ways in the future.They say they will be everywhere，outnumbering humans many times over!Nanotechnology：This is the ability to make tools and helpful robots that are a billion times smaller than we can see.Scientists have already made many nanosized tools that they can use.When this
17、science is improved and becomes more common and affordable，it will change everything.Braintocomputer communication：Nanocomputers will probably be linked to your thoughts，voice and emotions，and be able to react to your needs.In the future.people will rely on wireless technology and everyone and every
18、thing will be linked(连接)Your brain will be able to receive information from computers to fill your head with knowledge or teach you new things.When you want to learn a new skateboarding trick or dance move，nanocomputers will send the information to your brain and allow your body to use the tips and
19、apply themno studying involved!Virtual(虚拟的) reality：You already love virtualreality gamesthey make imaginary(想象的) worlds in which you can play.But what if it allows you to have a cool new school？Virtual worlds are being created so computergenerated environments will allow you to learn school lessons
20、 with your teacher and your friends seemingly present without actually being there.Technology will give you a 3D image and link it to your brain in a way that makes you actually feel as if you were there.6The passage mainly introduces_.Athe use of robots in the futureBthe importance of science and t
21、echnologyCsome technology in the futureDsome ways to improve communication7What can we conclude from the second paragraph?AThe number of robots is greater than the number of humans.BAI will bring about great changes to peoples lives.CNanobots will take the place of humans in some years.DScientists w
22、ont stop learning about the human brain until AI is widely used.8Which of the following statements about nanotechnology is TRUE?AIt makes robots work longer.BIt has been common for centuries.CIt costs a lot of money.DIt helps make virtual worlds as real as possible.9The fourth paragraph introduces a
23、 new way of_.Adelivering and getting informationBschool educationCexercisingDentertaining10We can most probably read this passage in_.Aa government reportBa scientific magazineCa news reportDa research paper.翻译句子1这个盒子太重，小男孩搬不动。(too.to)_2地球的形状像一个大球。(be shaped like)_3工厂正在建造中。(in progress)_4不是所有的鸟都会飞。(
24、all.not)_5不是你错，就是我错。(either.or)_课时作业(二).1.optimistic2.definitely3.predicted4.colonies5.eventually6.shape7.career8.imagined9.dishwasher10.rejected.1.B句意：形似动物的那些饼干非常受孩子们喜爱。shaped like.“形似”，此处用过去分词作定语。made from/of“被制的”，不符合句意。2D句意：你认为琳达会参加聚会吗？一定不会的。她不习惯这类事情。definitely not 一定不，符合句意。3D句意：老板一向对许诺谨慎，他从不许他不能
25、兑现的诺言。cautious谨慎的，符合句意。enthusiastic热情的；strict严格的；optimistic乐观的。4B句意：记住8点以后不要给我打电话我那时正在开会。根据句意可知，这里应用将来进行时表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作。5Btoo前有cant或can never时，表示“再怎么也不过分”。6A由句意可以推断，成功是由努力工作引起的一种结果，应用eventually。7C句意：据报道，警察很快将调查这起两名儿童失踪的案子。look into 调查；look upon 看待；look after 照看，照顾；look out 当心。由句意可知C项正确。8Bto start w
26、ith意为“开始时，起初”；for a start意为“首先，第一点”，强调说明“理由”。9Beither.or.连接并列主语时，谓语动词的形式要遵循“就近原则”。10Aon the way out即将过时；under way 正在发生；no way不行，没门；on the way在路上。.1.C主旨大意题。通读全文后，可知本文主要是关于未来的家是什么样子的。2B细节理解题。文章第二段第三句直接提供答案，这个个人身份号码会告诉房子你是谁及你在哪儿。3D推理判断题。第四段通过举例子形象地说明了PIN识别码和控制台的作用。由本段第一句也可推知。4A细节理解题。由文章第一段中的“software”和
27、全文内容可知本文中作者的家一切由电脑控制。5A推理判断题。由文章内容可以得知本文的作者应该是一位信息技术方面的专家。6C主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章主要介绍了几种未来的先进技术。7B推理判断题。根据第二段“.may help us in invisible ways.outnumbering humans many times over！”可以推断AI将给人类未来的生活带来很多变化和影响。8C细节理解题。根据第三段When this science is improved and becomes more common and affordable.可知，纳米技术现在很贵。9A细节理解题。根据
28、第四段Nanocomputers will probably be linked to your thoughts，voice and emotions，and be able to react to your needs.可知，纳米计算机可以与大脑连接，并对人的需要做出反应，由此可知，这是一种新的传递和获取信息的方式。10B推理判断题。这篇文章向读者介绍了四种未来的先进技术，所以最有可能在科技杂志上读到。.1.The box is too heavy for the little boy to carry.2The earth is shaped like a big ball.3The building of the factory was in progress.4All birds cant fly./Not all birds can fly.5Either you or I am wrong.