1、Unit 3Section .单词拼写1Long ago _enormous_(巨大的) animals lived on the earth.2The people in both countries are overjoyed about the peaceful _settlement_of dispute.3He is _imitating_(模仿) what Im doing.4Whats the _postage_(邮资) on this parcel?5We use highquality raw _material_(材料) for our goods.6Dont throw
2、the waste away.Put it into the _dustbin_.7The polluted water has changed the _ecology_of the whole area.8Always chew food well before _swallowing_(吞咽) it.9She stared at the diamonds with _greedy_(贪婪的) eyes.10This envelope is made from _recycled_(再生) paper.选词填空be absorbed in，the instant，be amazed at，
3、turn into，swallow up，dispose of，be representative of，show around，be greedy for，reach a settlement1They_are_representative_of_the interests of the people.2Natives_were_amazed_at_the sudden appearance of this white stranger.3When I saw him，he_was_absorbed_in_the book.4She called the police_the_instant
4、_he left.5The ancient consumer city was now_turned_into_a modern industrial base.6They were taken to the garden and_shown_around_.7His brother is a young man who_is_greedy_for_success.8She was_swallowed_up_by the crowd and we lost sight of her.9The headmaster_reached_a_settlement_with the parents wh
5、ose children were injured in the schoolyard.10What is the best way to_dispose_of_used batteries?.同义句转换1We missed the train as a result of the heavy rain.It rained heavily._As_a_result_，we missed the train.2My first visit was to a space station considered the most modern in this part of space.I first
6、_visited_a space station which_was_considered_the most modern in this part of space.3I felt better immediately.I felt better_in_no_time_.4Why not sit down and rest?Why_dont_you_sit down and rest?5Though they had been warned of the storm，the farmers were still working in the fields._Though_warned_of_
7、the storm，the farmers were still working in the fields.补全句子1小心不要徒手去拿热煤块。Take care not to_take_up_the hot coals with your bare hands.2大风把街上的树叶一扫而光。The strong wind_swept_up_the leaves off the street.3几乎是一刹那间，那个东西在我的眼前消失了。Almost in a flash，I_lost_sight_of_the creature.4他上学迟到是因为交通严重堵塞。He was late for sc
8、hool_as_a_result_of_a serious traffic jam.5第105号订单所订货物我们要急用，请你们加快装船速度。The order No.105 is so urgently required that we have to ask you to_speed_up_shipment.阅读理解AWhether in the home or the workplace，social robots are going to become a lot more common in the next few years.Social robots are about to b
9、ring technology to the everyday world in a more humanized way，said Cynthia Breazeal，chief scientist at the robot company Jibo.While household robots today do the normal housework，social robots will be much more like companions than mere tools.For example，these robots will be able to distinguish when
10、 someone is happy or sad.This allows them to respond more appropriately to the user. The Jibo robot，arranged to ship later this year, is designed to be a personalized assistant.You can talk to the robot，ask it questions，and make requests for it to perform different tasks.The robot doesnt just delive
11、r general answers to questions; it responds based on what it learns about each individual in the household.It can do things such as reminding an elderly family member to take medicine or taking family photos. Social robots are not just finding their way into the home.They have potential applications
12、 in everything from education to health care and are already finding their way into some of these spaces. Fellow Robots is one company bringing social robots to the market.The companys “Oshbot” robot is built to assist customers in a store，which can help the customers find items and help guide them
13、to the products location in the store.It can also speak different languages and make recommendations for different items based on what the customer is shopping for. The more interaction the robot has with humans, the more it learns.But Oshbot，like other social robots，is not intended to replace worke
14、rs，but to work alongside other employees.“We have technologies to train social robots to do things not for us，but withus，” said Breazeal.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是社交机器人未来的发展情况。无论是在家里还是在工作场所，社交机器人将在未来的几年中变得更为常见。1How are social robots different from household robots？_B_AThey can control their emotions.BThey
15、 are more like humans.CThey do the normal housework.DThey respond to users more slowly.解析：细节理解题，根据第一段中的Social robots are.in a more humanized way.和第二段内容可知，社交机器人更人性化。2What can a Jibo robot do according to Paragraph 3？_D_ACommunicate with you and perform operations.BAnswer your questions and make reque
16、sts.CTake your family pictures and deliver milk.DObey your orders and remind you to take pills.解析：细节判断题。根据第三段最后一句话可知，Jibo机器人服从命令，并能提醒你按时吃药。3What can Oshbot work as？_C_AA language teacher.BA tour guide.CA shop assistant.DA private nurse.解析：细节判断题。根据倒数第二段中The companys“Oshbot”robot is built to assist cu
17、stomers in a store可知，Oshbot机器人可以作为店员帮助顾客查找需要的东西。4We can learn from the last paragraph that social robots will_B_.Atrain employeesBbe our workmatesCimprove technologiesDtake the place of workers解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Oshbot，like other social robots.but to work alongside other employees.可知，社交机器人将会成为我们的同事，和我
18、们一起工作。BWhen I began planning to move to Auckland to study，my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India，where we lived.She worried particularly about the lack of jobs，the cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism. Despit
19、e these worries，I came to New Zealand in July,2009.I have found the place and people very nice and supportive.Soon after I arrived，I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses. Determined to do this on my own，I spent a whole day going from door to door asking for a job.How
20、ever，I received little or no response.This became my routine every day after college for a few weeks.One afternoon，I walked into a building to ask if there were any job opportunities.People there were very surprised，and advised me not to continue my job search in that manner.As I was about to leave，
21、a clerk in the building，who had been listening to what others had said，approached me and asked if I would wait outside.Fifteen minutes later，he returned.He asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident.He then offered to take me to the Royal Oak area to search for a job. I was a li
22、ttle surprised，but had a good feeling about him，so I went along.Along the way，I realized that I had run out of copies of my resume (简历)The man stopped at his business partners office to make me 15 extra copies.He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking，and added that I should give him a call if I
23、 ever needed anything.I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very satisfied.The following day，I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it.And this time，it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real bl
24、essing.文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者在新西兰留学期间如何在好心人的帮助下找到第一份工作的故事。5What wasnt the authors mother worried about？_B_APeople might look down on the author.BThe author couldnt speak the local language.CThe author wasnt familiar with local customs.DIt might be difficult for the author to find a job.解析：细节理解题。根据第一
25、段的最后一句可知，作者的母亲在其去新西兰留学之前担心他找不到工作、不适应当地文化以及可能会受到种族歧视，文中并没有提到对其语言差异方面的担心，即B项正确。6After staying in New Zealand for a short time，the author_C_. Adecided to go back to his own country Bfelt the local people were not very friendly Chad to find a job to cover his living expenses Dwanted to get a job that ne
26、eded practical skills解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句可知，到新西兰不久，作者就意识到要找份工作来补贴生活费的重要性了，即C项正确。7When the author went into a building to look for a job，_A_. Aa clerk gave him encouragement and advice Bhe was confident that he would find a good one Che found many college students like him already there Da clerk recom
27、mended him to the company he worked for解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的倒数第二句以及第五段的“He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking”可知，作者去一栋写字楼里找工作时，一个好心的职员给了他一些鼓励和建议，即A项正确。8What is the story mainly about？_D_AHow a stranger offered the author a job.BHow a stranger turned out to be a real blessing.CHow the author adapte
28、d himself to a newsituation.DHow the author was helped to get a job by astranger.解析：主旨大意题。根据最后一段的总结以及对全文的整体理解可知，本文主要讲述的是作者在新西兰留学期间如何在好心人的帮助下找到第一份工作的故事，故D项正确。.短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()。并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出
29、修改后的词。注意：1 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不记分。When peoples life is getting better and better，more and more people chose to spend their holidays abroad.The year 2012 sees a sharp increase in the number of overseas travelers compared with the year 2006，where the number was already much larger than
30、 that of the year 2001.Its a good thing that Chinese tourism is developing very fast.Therefore，reports about peoples bad manner flood in.Some are even asked if all Chinese spit and litter somewhere.The poor behavior has done a great harm to the image of China，which is real shameful. China has long b
31、een regarded a country with good manners.Everybody should keep some dos and donts in their mind to guide their behaviors in the public，home and abroad.Win respect to yourself and our country!参考答案When peoples life is getting better and better，more and more people to spend their holidays abroad.The ye
32、ar 2012 a sharp increase in the number of overseas travelers compared with the year 2006， the number was already much larger than that of the year 2001.Its a good thing that Chinese tourism is developing very fast.，reports about peoples bad flood in.Some are even asked if all Chinese spit and litter
33、 .The poor behavior has done a great harm to the image of China，which is shameful. China has long been regardeda country with good manners.Everybody should keep some dos and donts in their mind to guide their behaviors in the public，home and abroad.Win respect yourself and our country!解析：1第一句中的chose
34、改为choose。根据从句时态可知，此处应为一般现在时。2第二句中的sees改为saw。根据主语可知，此处应为过去时态。3第二句中的where改为when。此处的先行词为表示时间的名词。4第四句中的Therefore改为However。本句与上一句之间为逻辑上的转折关系。5第四句中的manner改为manners。bad manners没礼貌，固定短语。6第五句中的somewhere改为everywhere。此处意为：有的人甚至被问到是不是所有的中国人都随地吐痰，随处扔垃圾。everywhere处处，到处。7第六句中的real改为really。副词修饰形容词。8第七句中a前加as。构成：be regarded as.被认为。9去掉第八句中的the。in public在公众场所，为固定搭配。10将第九句中的to改为for。win respect for.为赢得尊重。