1、Unit 20Period Four.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的最佳选项。Scientists think it will be possible to record peoples dreams and then interpret them, according to a new report.They _1_ to have developed a system which _2_ them to record higher level brain activity.Dr.Moran C
2、erf told the journal Nature, “We would like to _3_ peoples dreams.”_4_ the only way to access peoples dreams is for _5_ to ask about them after the event and try to interpret them.Dr.Cerf hopes to eventually _6_ peoples memories of their dreams with an electronic visualization of their brain _7_.He
3、told the BBC, “Theres no clear answer as to why humans dream.And one of the questions we would like to answer is when do we _8_ create this dream？”The scientist believes his latest _9_ shows that certain neurons (神经元) or individual brain cells are _10_ specific objects or concepts.He found that a _1
4、1_ neuron lit up when a volunteer thought about Marilyn Monroe.If a database was _12_ identifying various neurons with concepts, objects and people, it would allow them to “read the subjects minds”， according to Dr.Cerf.However, Dr.Roderick Oner, a clinical psychologist and dream _13_， said that thi
5、s kind of visualization would be of limited help when it _14_ interpreting the “complex dream narrative”In addition to get a detailed picture of individual neurons subjects had to have electrodes (电极) implanted _15_ in the brain using surgery.The Nature researchers used data from _16_ who had electr
6、odes implanted to monitor and treat them for brain disorder._17_， Dr.Cerf said he hoped that it would be possible at a later _18_ to monitor people without invasive surgery.He said it would be “wonderful” to be able to read the _19_ of coma patients who are unable to _20_.()1.AreportBannounceCclaimD
7、suggest()2.AdeterminesBallowsCpersuadesDforbids()3.AwatchBstudyCdescribeDread()4.AUsuallyBPreviouslyCNormallyDCommonly()5.AscientistsBdoctorsCpsychologistsDexperts()6.AcompareBstudyCkeepDreview()7.ApowerBconditionCcellsDactivity()8.AfinallyBactuallyCextremelyDfortunately()9.AresearchBdiscoveryCanaly
8、sisDexperiment()10.Acoped withBconcerned withClinked withDgrown with()11.AparticularBproperCsimilarDdifferent()12.Amade upBbuilt upCbrought upDpicked up()13.AdoctorBexpertCscientistDengineer()14.Aturned toBreferred toCcame toDstuck to()15.AdeepBdeeplyCcloseDclosely()16.AsubjectsBindividualsCpatients
9、Dnarrators()17.AHoweverBThereforeCBesidesDOtherwise()18.AperiodBstageCcircumstanceDsituation()19.AideasBexpressionsCfeelingsDminds()20.AwalkBmoveCcommunicateDcontact【解题导语】科学家日前宣布他们将有能力通过内植电极的方式对人类的大脑活动进行监控，从而准确地“读”梦和解梦。1C他们声称已经研究出了一套能够较好地记录人的大脑活动的系统。claim to have done“声称已经做到某事”。report与suggest后接动名词，a
10、nnounce后接从句。2Bdetermine“决定”；allow“允许”；persuade“说服”；forbid“禁止”。根据语境可知，B项符合要求。3D“我们乐意为人们解读梦境”。watch“观察”；study“研究”；describe“描述”；read“解读”。根据语境可知，D项正确。4B这里介绍了过去心理学家们了解人们的梦境所采用的办法，因此与过去有关。previously“过去，从前”。5C之前了解人们做梦情况的研究者为心理学家。因此A、B、D三项与语境不符。6ACerf博士希望能最终做到将人们对梦的记忆与大脑活动的电子影像进行比较。compare A with B“将A与B进行对比
11、”。7D根据语境及第一段的“record higher level brain activity”的暗示，答案为D项。8B根据语境判断，B项正确。“其中我们想回答的一个问题其实是我们什么时间做梦。”9A文章讲述了研究人员对梦境的研究，因此选A项。10C研究表明某些神经元或脑细胞与具体的物体或概念有联系。be linked with“与有关”。11Aparticular“具体的”，与前文的certain相呼应。12BCerf博士说，如果建立确认不同神经元与概念、物体和人物联系的数据库的话，他们将能够“读出实验对象的思想”。make up“捏造”；bring up“抚养”；pick up“学习”，
12、均与语境不符。13B根据语境推知，Roderick Oner是一位研究梦的专家。14C但是Roderick Oner博士说，用电子影像解释“复杂的梦境”是有限的。when it comes to“当涉及的时候”。15A通过手术将电极植入大脑。deep“深深地”，deeply“深刻地”。根据语境可知，A项正确。16C根据后面的“treat them for brain disorder”可知，研究者们是从有内植电极的患者那里得到数据的。17A不过，Cerf博士希望下一阶段人们将能够控制患者的脑部紊乱，但不再使用侵入性外科手术。本句与上一段的叙述有转折关系。18Bperiod“时期”；stage“
13、阶段”；circumstance“环境”；situation“局面”。根据前面的later判断，答案为B项。19D根据上文“read the subjects minds”可知，研究人员试图解读人们的思想。因此用“minds”。20C他说如果能够读懂昏迷患者的思想那可是“太棒了”，因为他们不能与医生交流。.阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Pupils dont often think their teachers really exist outside the school gates; now robot clas
14、sroom assistants could make this a reality.Almost 30 eggshaped robots have started teaching English at primary schools in South Korea.The 3.3foothigh machines have a TV panel (仪表盘), which displays a female face, and can wheel around the classroom while speaking to the students.The robots are also ab
15、le to read books and dance to music, moving their heads and arms.But despite appearances, the robots are not autonomous beings.They are actually controlled remotely by English teachers living in the Philippines, who can see and hear the children by a remote control system.Cameras then detect the tea
16、chers facial expressions and reflect them on the panel face.Apart from reading books, the robots use preprogrammed software to sing songs and play alphabet games with the children.The kids seem to love them since the robots look cute and interesting.Some adults also express interest, saying they may
17、 feel less nervous talking to robots than to a real person.The robots are still being tested.But officials might consider hiring them full time, if scientists upgrade them and make them easier to handle and more affordable.“Having robots in the classroom makes the students more active in class, espe
18、cially shy ones afraid of speaking out to human teachers，” said Education official Kim MiYoung.Some may be sent to remote rural areas of South Korea avoided by foreign English teachers.The robots, which cost 5,600 each, will provide extra support for teachers, but not replace them.Ms MiYoung added,
19、“Welleducated, experienced Filipino teachers are far cheaper than any teachers elsewhere, including South Korea.But robot teachers wont complain about health insurance, sick leave and severance package (遣散费), or leave in three months for a betterpaying job in Japan All you need is a repair and upgra
20、de every once in a while.”()1.What is the main idea of the passage?AThe most advanced robots go public.BPeople find a good way to learn English.CRobots teach English in class.DImproving the relationship between humans and robots.()2.What does the underlined word “autonomous” in Paragraph 2 probably
21、mean?AUnable to speak.BActing independently.CBeing under repair.DHaving memories.()3.According to the passage, the robot teachers _ .Acan speak two different foreign languagesBcan wheel around the classroomChave been hired full time to teach English in South KoreaDdemand more than human teachers()4.
22、What can we learn from the passage?AThe robot teachers will take the place of human teachers.BThe English level of South Korea children has decreased because of the robot teachers.CThe robot teachers are popular with children as well as adults.DThe teachers in South Korea are willing to teach in the
23、 rural areas.【解题导语】本文是一篇科技说明文，介绍了韩国一种可以教英语的机器人。1C主旨大意题。综合分析全文和第一段中的“Almost 30 eggshaped robots have started teaching English at primary schools ”可知，文章介绍了韩国一种可以教英语的机器人。2B词义猜测题。由后文的“They are actually controlled remotely by English teachers ”可知，机器人是被英语老师远程操控的，因而可推测出该词义为“自主的”。3B细节理解题。从文章第二段的“ can wheel
24、around the classroom while speaking to the students.”可知，机器人老师会围着教室转。4C细节理解题。从文章第三段的“The kids seem to love them since the robots look cute and interesting.Some adults also express interest ”可知，不光孩子们喜欢机器人老师，连成年人也很感兴趣。.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。One Sunday morning， George Thomas， a baker
25、in a small New England town， was walking through the town when he saw a young boy coming toward him， swinging(挥舞) a bird cage in the air. On the bottom of the cage， there were three little wild birds shaking with cold and fear. George Thomas stopped the boy and asked him what he got there.The boy wa
26、s happy and told him that there were just some old birds in the cage. When the baker asked him what he would do with the old birds. The boy said casually(漫不经心地) that he wanted to take the birds home and play with them. He would pull out their feathers to make them fight. He would have a really good
27、time because he would enjoy watching these.George Thomas was shocked by what the boy said. How could a boy be so rude to wild animals？ So he continued to ask the boy what he would do to the birds when he got tired of them， because he was such a naughty and cruel boy that he was sure to be tired of t
28、hem sooner or later. The boy laughed and said that he got a cat， which liked birds， so he would give the birds to his cat. The baker got more worried and decided to help set free the poor birds. So he asked， “How much do you want for those birds， son？”The boy looked at him in surprise， wondering if
29、the baker really wanted to buy them. He laughed and reminded the man that they were just plain old field birds. The didnt sing； they were not even pretty. However， the baker insisted and continued to ask him how much money he wanted for the birds.The boy stared at the baker as if he were crazy and s
30、aid， “$10？”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，请用下画线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：The baker reached in his pocket. Paragraph 2：The baker picked up the cage.【答案】One possible version：Paragraph 1：The baker reached in his pocket and took out a ten dollar bill. He pl
31、aced in the boys hand and told him to take the money. The boy grasped the money firmly as if he was afraid that the baker would change his mind. In a flash， the excited boy was gone. The baker looked at the boy walking away and shook his head. Then， he looked at the cage with three little wild birds
32、.Paragraph 2：The baker picked up the cage. And he gently carried it to the end of the alley where there was a big tree and a grassy spot. Setting the cage down， he opened the door. And by softly tapping the bars he persuaded the birds out， setting them free. The baker watched the birds flying in the sky， smiling. He took the empty bird cage home， singing all the way.
