1、Unit 2RobotsSection Warming Up,Pre-reading,Reading & Comprehending课后篇巩固提升一、写作词汇预习Reading部分的词汇,完成下列小对话或语段。1.Look!Two bulls broke into the shop.No wonder they were so (惊慌).答案alarmed2.Which side do you (支持)?Im not sure.答案favour3.Why is he pretending to be sick?Perhaps he wants your (同情).答案sympathy4.He
2、(伴奏) me on the piano last night.Great.It must have been a great success.答案accompanied5.Whos going (宣布) the games open?Mr.President,I think.答案to declare6.I (想) (检验) this theory of yours and get some practical confirmation.答案desire;to test out7.I (转身) and heard him (给打电话) my father.答案turned around/rou
3、nd;ring up二、阅读词汇预习Reading部分词汇,指出下列小短文中画线部分的汉语意思。Im a clerk 1. in a store.When I get to the store,I put on an apron 2. and begin to work at 8:00.I sell cushions 3.,bedding 4.,armchairs 5. as well as necklaces 6.Even if theres no customer,I dare not sit behind the counter 7. to read fiction 8. or read
4、 books on cuisine 9.;otherwise I would not receive a new year bonus 10.I like my work and appreciate working in the store.答案1.店员2.围裙3.垫子4.铺盖5.扶手椅6.项链7.柜台8.小说9.烹饪10.奖金三、选词填空in favour ofring uphave sympathy foror ratherprotect sb.fromtest outleave sb.aloneturn aroundbe impressed bybe absent from1.It s
5、trikes me that nobody is the changes.答案in favour of2.He is in a temper today,so .答案leave him alone3.I believe the audiences will deeply the story and scenery.答案be;impressed by4.After Boeing(波音公司)had the plane built,it was thoroughly.答案tested out5.He didnt know how to do his homework because he class
6、.答案was absent from6.A man who often others will be done a favour to.答案has sympathy for7.He went home very late last night,in the early hours this morning.答案or rather8.As Senior Two students,we have the ability to being addicted to the Internet.答案protect ourselves from9.Some women especially enjoy pa
7、ssers-by to see them.答案turning around10.My classmate me saying that the school football team had had three victories this month against other schools.答案rang;up四、完成句子1.My mother mentioned that (她一直渴望见到你).答案she had long desired to meet you2.A woman (系着围裙的)broke into the room so that he had to (宣布会议结束)
8、.答案wearing an apron;declare the meeting over3. (即使医生说不必恐慌),I still felt a bit anxious.答案Even though the doctor said there was no need for alarm4. (尽管这名司机陪他去看了医生),he didnt get satisfaction.答案Although the driver accompanied him to the doctors5. (当她仔细看这条项链时),the salesgirl persuaded her that it would br
9、ing her luck.答案As she scanned the necklace6.I wont have (不允许你抄袭) other students homework.答案you copying五、阅读理解A(2019天津)History Fair CompetitionUnderstanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation.History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long
10、past.It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become.Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting,engaging,and fun!This Years ThemeAll participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life
11、for Americans throughout history.To many people,technology means computers,hand-held devices,or vehicles that travel to distant planets.However,technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem,touching lives in countless ways.Individuals or groups may enter one of the fo
12、llowing categories:PerformanceDocumentary(纪实作品)Essay WritingCategory RequirementsPerformance:A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long.If special clothes are used,they should truly represent a given period.Documentary:A visual presentation(such as a video,slide show,or comput
13、er project)no more than 10 minutes long.A desktop computer,screen,projector,and loudspeakers will be available.Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday,March 23.Essay Writing:An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words.No illustrations(图解)are allowed.Please do not include covers.
14、A list of references must be included.Important DatesJanuary 5Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher.The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear.February 5Submit a first draft of your essay,performance script(剧本),or documentary highlights.February 19A comm
15、ittee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions.Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.March 9Submit a final draft of your essay.March 15Performance and documentary committee previewMarch 24Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition7:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.Participant
16、s signing in at the gym10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.Competition and judges review7:00 P.M.Awards ceremony and picnic1.According to Paragraph 1,what is the major goal of understanding history?A.To preserve national traditions.B.To prepare for a history competition.C.To better know the present and future.D.To
17、further explore historical mysteries.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become.” 得知理解历史主要的目标是“更好地知道现在和未来”。故选C项。2.What is the theme of this years competition?A.Technology advances science.B.Science interacts with technology.C.Science has made the study of
18、history easy.D.Technology has improved the life of Americans.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“All participants must.history.”得知“本次所有的参与者都要写出通信技术以及交通技术如何在历史上提升了美国人生活的品质”。故选D项。3.Among the items provided by the school for a visual presentation are .A.special clothes and a screenB.a desktop computer and a CDC.a proj
19、ector and special clothesD.a desktop computer and loudspeakers答案D解析细节理解题。从“Documentary”一段的第二句“A desktop computer.and loudspeakers will be available.”得出答案。A、C两项里的special clothes和B项里的CD都是考生自己准备的。4.What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?A.Inclu
20、de more information in the essay.B.Remove the references.C.Provide a cover for the essay.D.Explain the details with illustrations.答案A解析推理判断题。从 “Essay Writing”一段中得知要求是2 000至2 500字,故要在论文中涵盖更多的信息,以达到所要求的文章长度。BShopping centres,stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.A Cali
21、fornia company called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime.Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope.He says,“These robot security guards will change the world.Our planet has se
22、ven billion people on it.Its going to quickly get to nine billion people.The security equipment that we have globally is just not going to develop that fast.The companys Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement(执行).”“You want it to be machines plus humans.Let the mach
23、ines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work,so its always working all together.”The machines are one and a half metres tall and weigh 136 kilograms.They do not carry weapons but they have day and night time video cameras which are able to t
24、urn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy,especially in connection with the video recordings.Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet.Eugene Volokh,a law professor at the University of Califor
25、nia,says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in the US.Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market.At least 25
26、 other countries are also interested in these robotic security guards.5.What can this new tool do for humans?A.Make strategic decisions.B.Keep watching day and night.C.Carry heavy weapons.D.Stop crime autonomously.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第五段的第二句“They do not carry weapons but they have day and night time video
27、cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons”可知,这种机器人的功能就是能够日夜不停地执勤站岗。6.Why are people worried?A.Their privacy may be let out.B.The robots are very expensive.C.Robots will replace humans.D.They will be out of work soon.答案A解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的第一句“Some peop
28、le may become concerned about their privacy,especially in connection with the video recordings”可知,一些人担忧这种机器人所携带的摄像机会记录其隐私,其隐私有可能会被泄露。7.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Robots Are Becoming More PopularB.Robots Contribute a Lot to the WorldC.Robots Are in Great Demand NowD.Se
29、curity Robots Could Help Cut Crime答案D解析主旨大意题。根据文章第一段并结合全文的整体内容可推知,本文主要介绍了一种新型的预防犯罪的机器人。六、七选五阅读理解How we understand learning is similar to how we understand other things.1 Its important to talk,think and reflect about learning.Just imagine your children,motivated and engaged while sharing what they le
30、arned and what they are crazy about.Use the following ways with your children:Providing a supportive learning environment is the key to helping children develop essential skills and knowledge.Create the flexible learning environment where they can try new ways and tools.2 Find out if they need a qui
31、et space to learn or work better with music in the background.Review what they are expected to learn at school.Then ask them how they prefer or need to get information about the topic.Encourage them to talk about different ways they like to get information.3Find out how your children prefer and need
32、 to get involved with the content.You may find your children prefer to be outside.4 Or they enjoy working with another child,so you can set up times for planning,working,and playing.5 Reflection is personal,so invite your children to reflect in a diary.When they reflect,they have to notice their lea
33、rning and think about it when they write.Some questions for them to think about as they write their reflection:What did I learn?How did I learn?What did I like?A.They can sit,stand,lie down,and even pace.B.You can help them do projects involving nature.C.Fill your classroom with positive messages an
34、d quotes.D.You may find they like looking up the information by themselves.E.Encourage your children to reflect on their learning as they learn.F.We do it gradually through experiences and build knowledge as we go.G.Go with their strengths,interests and talents,and then theyll find their purposes.答案15 FADBE
