1、课时分层作业(十三).单词拼写1New technology has enabled(使可能)the development of an online “virtual library”2Id like to take this opportunity(机会)to thank my colleagues for their support.3The majority of citizens consider an ordinary(普通的) job boring or even valueless.4Hes much thinner nowadays(现在) than he used to b
2、e，I think hes been ill.5It has been proved(证明)that eating vegetables does good to children.6She studied hard，thus(因此) she got high marks.7To save energy(能源)，wed better recycle these waste bottles.8My sister prefers performing(表演)the instrument live to playing in a recording studio.9Altogether(共计) th
3、ere were 12 scientists present at the international meeting.10His goalkeeping won him the man of the match award(奖).阅读理解AAt Englands University of Plymouth，Professor Eduardo Miranda has been programming pairs of robots to compose music.Mirandas robots have simple “vocal cords” (声带) and are programme
4、d to sing and listen to each other.The robots unique warbling sounds (颤音) do not perfectly match the human voice，but each machine is exactly sharing music with the other in a new and unique way.Each robot is equipped with speakers，software that mimics the human voice，a mouth that opens as it “sings”
5、，a microphone for ears，and a camera for eyes.The robots also move.Miranda hopes that by studying his robot vocalists，he can discover something about how and why humans create，perform，and listen to music.When the robots sing，the first robot makes six random sounds.Its partner responds with more sound
6、s.The first robot analyzes the sounds to see if their sequences (顺序) are similar.If they are，it nods its head and commits the sounds to memory，and the second robot notices and “memorizes” the musical sequence，too.If the first robot thinks the sounds are too different，it shakes its head and both robo
7、ts ignore the sounds.Then the process continues.Miranda set up an experiment in which he left the two robots alone in his study for two weeks.When he returned，his little warblers had，by imitating each other，not only shared notes but combined them.The product of their cooperation was far from symphon
8、ic，but the robots had begun to combine the notes into their own selfdeveloped “songs”With the help of his warbling robots，one of Mirandas goals is to create music that no human would ever compose.Miranda believes the robots are ideal for this purpose because they would not be influenced by any exist
9、ing musical styles or rules.【语篇解读】普利茅斯大学的教授Eduardo Miranda通过编写程序让一对机器人创作音乐。本文介绍了Miranda的实验过程以及他的目标等。1Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “mimics” in Paragraph 2?ASubstitutes.BInterrupts.CControls.DCopies.D词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“a mouth that opens as itsings，a microphone for ears，and a camer
10、a for eyes”可知，“唱歌”时嘴张开、麦克风用作耳朵、摄像头用作眼睛。由此可推知，此处表示用来模仿人声的软件，故D项正确。A项意为“代替，取代”。2What did the two robots do during Mirandas experiment?AThey interacted with each other.BThey ignored the unique sound.CThey learned to sing better than humans.DThey committed random sounds to memory.A细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句“When
11、the robots sing，the first robot makes six random sounds.Its partner responds with more sounds”可知，当机器人唱歌时，第一个机器人发出六个随机的声音；它的同伴会发出更多的声音来回应。并结合该段其他内容可知，在唱歌时，机器人之间会互动，故A项正确。3What does Miranda want his robots to do?ASing as well as humans do.BCreate new styles of music.CMemorize a variety of music.DPromo
12、te traditional musical forms.B细节理解题。根据尾段第一句“With the help of his warbling robots，one of Mirandas goals is to create music that no human would ever compose”可知，Miranda的目标之一就是凭借机器人的帮助创作出人类永远无法创作出的音乐，即创造出新风格的音乐，故B项正确。4What is the text mainly about?AFuture robots.BSpecial songs.CMusic by robots.DExperime
13、nts by Miranda.C主旨大意题。通读全文可知，根据第一段第一句“At Englands University of Plymouth，Professor Eduardo Miranda has been programming pairs of robots to compose music”为全文的主题句，结合下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了Eduardo Miranda教授用机器人创作音乐的实验过程。故C项正确。BKids in primary schools in Bellaire，Ohio，have something to sing about.For the past ei
14、ght years，public primary schools in that town didnt offer music classes.They didnt have the money to pay for them.But the school district got some support to bring back music this school year.Many school officials across the country say music classes get students excited about going to school.And st
15、udies have shown that music classes may boost brainpower.For example，researchers from the University of Southern California recently released the results of a fiveyear study.They found that the brains of 10and 11yearolds who learned to play a musical instrument developed faster than the brains of ki
16、ds who didnt.Though most people arent against teaching music in school ，not everyone says its necessary.Many school officials argue(争论) that learning music means less time spent on maths，writing，and science，all of which may be more useful to students later in life.Heres what two of our readers think
17、.Music should be taught in school for the simple reason that it makes learning more fun.We have music classes at my school，and I love them!Taking music lessons can also build character.In 2015，a research company called Grunwald Associates did a survey on music education.More than 60 percent of paren
18、ts whose kids took music classes in schools said their child became more focused(集中注意力的)Noah Falcon，New JerseyAt my school，we dont have music classes.I think thats OK because it gives us more time to focus on main subjects，like reading and maths.Its more important to learn these subjects than it is
19、to learn how to play an instrument or sing.If someone wants to take music lessons，he or she can do it outside of school.Once I took a mariachi class after school，so it didnt take time away from my other classes.Sophia Salazar，California【语篇解读】本文是议论文。文章探讨了儿童是否应该在学校上音乐课。5What change has happened in pri
20、mary schools in Bellaire this year?AMusic classes are offered.BThe school year is shortened.CSinging is allowed in schools.DKids can get prizes if they learn music.A 细节理解题。由第一段中的“For the past eight years，public primary schools in that town didnt offer music classes.”和“But the school district got som
21、e support to bring back music this school year.”的对比可知，该地区的小学今年开设了音乐课。6What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?ACreate.BPrevent.CIncrease.DDiscover.C词义猜测题。由第二段中介绍的研究结果可知，音乐课可以促进脑力的开发。7What does Noah Falcon think of music education?AIt is unnecessary.BIt is very important.CI
22、t is a waste of money.DIt is easy to continue.B推理判断题。由Noah Falcon表达的观点“it makes learning more fun”和“Taking music lessons can also build character.”可知，他认为音乐教育很重要。8What can we learn about Sophia Salazar?AShe didnt like music at all.BMusic brings her more fun.CMusic helps her keep focused.DShe took a m
23、usic class after school.D细节理解题。由Sophia Salazar自述的“I took a mariachi class after school”可知答案。.阅读七选五Music is part of our life. 1 It is the best tool to use when youve had a hard day.There are some other great uses for your collection of slow tracks.Pregnancy(孕期) 2 Since fetal(胎儿) brain development beg
24、ins in the fifth week，it might be a great idea to try to get your baby in a relaxed state early on.Some mothers do this by putting earphones over their bellies.High Stress Tasks 3 The tendency of relaxing sounds to slow you down may really be good for you even if you are trying to push yourself to m
25、eet a deadline.Slowing down means you have a better chance at working more carefully and preventing big mistakes. 4 Going to see the doctor or the dentist can be somewhat scary experiences.You might therefore want to request some calming music. 5 If yours doesnt，you might want to bring your own soun
26、ds stored in a device so you can have a more personal experience listening to them with earphones.AMedical AppointmentsBImportant InterviewsCMost people tend to use calming music.DMany doctors actually already provide this.EParents hope their babies can grow under calming music.FScience has proven t
27、hat musical tones affect the brain waves.GGentle tunes can help you deal with stressful work well.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了音乐的一些伟大用处。1CC项中的“use calming music”与空格后的“the best tool to use”以及“a hard day”相呼应。2F空格后提到胎儿的大脑在第五周就开始发育，让胎儿早一点接触放松舒缓的音乐是个好主意。F项“科学已经证明，音乐音调影响脑波”符合此处语境。3G通过本段小标题High Stress Tasks可知本段主要讲舒缓音乐对应对压力的好处，故选G项。4A本段主要讲述舒缓音乐在看病时的应用，故选A项。5D空格前一句说你在看医生时可能会要求医生准备平静的音乐。空格后一句又说如果你的医生没有准备，你可以用自己的耳机等设备听，由此可知D项“实际上很多医生早已为病人准备了舒缓音乐”与前后衔接自然。
