1、Module 5 A Lesson in a LabSection Cultural Corner & Task.完成句子1Tom used_to be a teacher.汤姆曾经是一位老师。2Its_your_turn_to tell a story.轮到你讲故事了。3We are_supposed_to_help each other.我们理应相互帮助。4They are_proud_of my work.他们以我的工作为傲。5Im going to buy either_a_camera_or_a_mobile_phone with the money.我准备用这笔钱买一架照相机或者买
2、一部手机。.单句语法填空1Nature can keep the balance by itself.2We can know that the news is astonishing from his astonished look.(astonish)3The train was supposed to arrive at 11：30，but it was an hour late.4The girl is always proud of her beauty，while her brother takes pride in his rich knowledge.5You may do t
3、hese exercises either in class or after class，but you must finish them this afternoon.6He is used to walking(walk)to his office in spite of bad weather.7Neither you nor I，nor anyone else knows(know)the answer.8In order to increase our output，we need to import more production facilities(facility)9In
4、the last few years，we have made great progress in the area of telecommunication.10I have driven for so long，and now I want to have a rest.Go ahead.Its my(I)turn to drive.阅读理解Many Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state hi
5、ghways.But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional ways of transportation，such as the elderly and disabled，so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innova
6、tion.A retirement community in San Jose，Calif，which has been transformed by a small fleet(车队)of driverless taxis，shows the potential of selfdriving cars to transform peoples lives.Built by a tech startup called Voyage，the modified(被改进的)Ford Fusions are currently limited to a twomile road，but residen
7、ts are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles，which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road，these residentswhose average age is 76will als
8、o have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments.As these cars continue to serve residents there，it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan，forwardthinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous ve
9、hicles，especially for those with physical disability.The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology，saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling(满意的)，independe
10、nt lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation，but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for daytoday travel.The policymakers should follow the lead of places like Cali
11、fornia and Michigan，and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.文章大意本文是一篇说明文。介绍了试验表明自动驾驶技术能够改善人们的生活质量，同时还指出监管应该与自动驾驶技术携手并进。1Whats the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?Auncertain BoptimisticCindifferent Ddoubtful解析：观点态度题。根据第一段
12、中的“Many Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways.”可知，大多数美国民众认为自动驾驶技术将改变城市和州高速公路上的交通方式，由此可知，他们对自动驾驶汽车持乐观态度。答案：B2What is the modified Ford Fusion?AA kind of autonomous vehicle.BThe name of a retirement community.CTh
13、e collection of social activities.DA twomile road for selfdriving cars.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“the modified(被改进的)Ford Fusions are currently limited to a twomile road，but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles”可知，改良的福特福星目前仅限于行驶两英里，但当地居民已经拥有了这些自动驾驶汽车的好处，由此可知，改良的福特福星是一种自动驾驶汽车。答
14、案：A3Examples are given in the third and fourth paragraphs to prove _Ahow driverless technology benefits the aged and disabledBwhy driverless cars are restricted in many states in AmericaCwhat are preventing the development of the technologyDwhen driverless cars can enter peoples life eventually解析：推理
15、判断题。根据第三段中的“When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road，these residentswhose average age is 76will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments.”可知，自动驾驶汽车为76岁的老年人提供了一个方便可靠的预约新方式；根据第四段中的“.unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles，especially for those with physical
16、disability.”可知，自动驾驶汽车对残疾人有潜在的好处，由此可知第三、四段的例子就是为了证明自动驾驶技术会使老年人和残疾人受益。答案：A4What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?AThe concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.BRegulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.CThe benefits of driverless cars have
17、 been fully unlocked.DThe weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan，and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.”可知，政策制定者应该效仿加州和密歇根州的做法，通过规章制度释放自动
18、驾驶技术的好处，由此可知，作者想告诉我们监管应该与自动驾驶技术携手并进。答案：B.阅读填句Anyone who loves to sing will probably tell you how good it makes them feel._1_ But there are many different physical，emotional and social benefits associated with singing that you may not realize. singing improves your memory and cognition(认识)For one thi
19、ng，there is no question that singing requires you to use your memory in ways that you dont normally use even if you cant always remember all of the lyrics to your favorite songs._2_ For another thing，singers and musicians typically have higher IQ than nonmusicians.Singing can improve your overall br
20、ain function and help you think a little clearer. _3_ A joint Yale and Harvard study showed that for some people living in New Haven，Connecticut，choral singing promoted healthy minds and hearts，which increased the length of life. Singing lowers your blood pressure.There have been several case studie
21、s that have revealed that singing can decrease blood pressure due to its calming and relaxing effect _4_ Singing brings people together and creates a sense of community.Singing in a choir or singing in any sort of group environment with other people can be a fun，bonding activity._5_ Whats more，singi
22、ng in a chore can decrease depression in many adults.ASinging leads to a longer life.BSinging can cure various diseases.CIt gives you an opportunity to share an experience with a group of people.DThis is one excellent way to keep your brain remember things well as you age.EAlthough singing is good f
23、or your health，it is not good singing loudly in public.FIts no secret that singing can reduce your stress and bring much fun into your day.GPatients are able to calm themselves down and lower blood pressure by singing songs.答案：15FDAGC.语法填空A young man，while traveling 1.the desert，came across a spring
24、 of clear water.Water was sweet.He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder 2.who/that had been his teacher.After a fourday journey，the young man 3.presented(present)the water to the old man.His teacher took a deep drink，smiled 4.warmly(warm)，and thanked his student
25、very much for the sweet water.The young man went home 5.with a happy heart.After the student left，the teacher let 6.another student taste the water.He spit it out，7.saying(say)it was awful.Apparently，it was no 8.longer(long)fresh because of the old leather container.He asked his teacher，“Sir，the wat
26、er was awful.Why did you pretend to like it？” The teacher replied，“You tasted the water.I tasted the gift.The water was simply the container for an act of 9.kindness(kind)and love.Nothing could be 10.sweeter(sweet)”We understand this lesson best when we receive gifts of love from children.Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace，the proper response is appreciation.We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
