（16）Unit 4 Living with technology 高二英語牛津譯林版 寒假作業(yè)（含答案）

1、（16）Unit 4 Living with technology一、閱讀理解1. Self-driving vehicles (車輛) will rely on cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize and respond to road and traffic conditions, but sensing is the most effective for objects and movement near the vehicle. Not everything important in a cars

2、 surroundings will be caught by the vehicles camera. Another vehicle approaching at high speed on a collision (碰撞) track might not be visible until its too late. This is why vehicle-to-vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development. Our research shows that cars will need to be able to chat an

3、d cooperate on the road, although the technical challenges are huge. Applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication range from vehicles driving together in a row, to safety messages about nearby emergency vehicles. Vehicles could alert each other to avoid collisions or share notice about passers-b

4、y and bicycles. From as far as several hundred metres away, vehicles could exchange messages with one another or receive information from the Roadside Unit (RSU) about nearby incidents or dangerous road conditions through 4G network. A high level of AI seems to be required for such vehicles, not onl

5、y to self-drive from A to B, but also to react intelligently to messages received. Vehicles will need to plan, reason, strategize(制定策略) and adapt according to the information received in real time and to carry out cooperative behaviour. For example, a group of self-driving vehicles might avoid a rou

6、te together because of potential risks, or a vehicle could decide to drop someone off earlier due to messages received, like a foreseen crowd ahead. Further applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication are still being researched, including how to perform cooperative behaviour.1.What is the first

7、 paragraph mainly about?A.The reasons for the accidents by self-driving vehicles.B.The research about applications of self-driving vehicles.C.The importance of artificial intelligence of self-driving vehicles.D.The reasons for developing communication between self-driving vehicles.2.What does the un

8、derlined word alert in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Alarm.B.Judge.C.Ignore.D.Control.3.What can we learn about the Roadside Unit(RSU) ?A.It can improve bad road conditions.B.It recognizes the vehicles on the road.C.It takes control of the passing vehicles.D.It serves as an efficient information station.4.What

9、 is the main idea of the text?A.Importance of high-level AI.B.Vehicle-to-vehicle communication.C.Different kinds of vehicle communication.D.Ways to improve our communication with vehicles.2. AUSTRALIAN adults want to see life skills introduced into school curriculums (課程), including money management

10、, job preparation and domestic tasks. New research from Monash University showed Australian adults also widely supported the inclusion of technology, coding and artificial intelligence subjects to school curriculums to prepare them for future jobs. Co-author Professor Neil Selwyn said the survey res

11、ults of more than 2,000 Australians had taken himself and Dr Deana Leahy by surprise. The life skills I wasnt expecting that at all, he said. Those quizzed were asked to rate the value of a list of subjects already in the curriculums, but were also given an open space to write what they thought shou

12、ld be included. Prof. Selwyn said people called for schools to teach financial skills, budgeting, cooking and doing taxes. You could argue that these are things people should be learning themselves, or learning from their families, Prof. Selwyn said. But weve got to think forward in terms of the ski

13、lls people will need for jobs and their ways of living. One respondent (調(diào)查對象) said schools should introduce a contemporary life skills subject : A compulsory 1 -hour class a week on skills is needed that parents seem continually unable to teach their kids. Suggestions for the class included resume w

14、riting, filing tax returns and health claims. Another respondent called for students to be taught general life skills as unfortunately not enough kids will have parents to actually be bothered to educate them or simply parents dont know themselves. Of the subjects, maths was the highest ranked (75.5

15、 percent), followed closely by English (74. 8 percent). And while science was the third highest ranked subject (46. 2 percent), it was more strongly supported by those who earned higher wages and were university educated compared to lower income earners. Aspects of school life considered least impor

16、tant were students having fun, learning about things that interested them and being given the opportunity to be creative.1.Why did the adults suggest adding life skills to school curriculums?A.To vary school curriculums.B.To enrich students school life.C.To save parents the trouble of educating kids

17、.D.To make preparations for students for future work.2.What did Prof. Selwyn think of the adults suggestions?A.Reasonable.B.Ridiculous.C.Interesting.D.Impractical.3.What does Paragraph 3 focus on?A.Differences of school subjects.B.Reasons for the school survey.C.Opinions from the people surveyed.D.I

18、nvestigations of the respondents.4.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Schools should provide more practical classes.B.Children should prepare themselves for the future.C.Schooling is the most important aspect of human society.D.Australians supported universities in introducing life skills into s

19、chool projects.3. Laresce was born with a condition called hypermobility (運(yùn)動過度) which meant her joints were bent. The condition can cause severe joint pain and lead to dislocations(脫臼). But rather than feel sorry for herself, she used her misfortune to inspire herself to become Britains strongest sc

20、hoolgirl. Just two years ago, the condition left Laresce in so much pain that she couldnt even take part in sports. But now she has six British and World Champion powerlifting records. Its an amazing achievement. Laresces trainer Tania George said her condition is the secret to her success. She has

21、more flexibility(靈活性) in her back than most people, which gives her the technique of bending her back strongly and safely. Most powerlifters would kill to try to bend their backs like Laresce. She has perfected the technique to lift heavy weights, Tania said. I used to suffer a lot of pain from my h

22、ypermobility. I remember coming home from school with pains in my knees, joints and hips. It would stop me doing normal things at school. The pain would be so much that some nights I couldnt sleep at all and I just couldnt face going to school like that. And after each dislocation, I had to have six

23、 months of treatment to recover, said Laresce. However, since taking up the sport of powerlifting 18 months ago she is now effectively cured. Really enjoyed the feeling of power I got and the excitement of people encouraging me to do my very best, she said. Ive made lots of friends. Its an incredibl

24、e feeling when everyones cheering me on. Its the support of other people that makes the difference to winning. Becoming a champion was a big surprise I just started off for fun and wasnt expecting anything. So to win six titles over just a few months was amazing.1.What can we learn from the passage?

25、A.Laresce is suffering a little from hypermobility.B.Hypermobility is helpful to increase ones strength.C.Laresce didnt go to school because of her illness.D.The flexibility in Laresces back helps her to lift heavy weights.2.Why did Laresce have to have long-time treatment?A.To reduce the pains in k

26、nees and joints.B.To recover from joint dislocations.C.To fall asleep easily during nights.D.To do normal things freely at school.3.What can we know from Laresces words in the last paragraph?A.Laresce was determined to become a champion.B.Laresce trained for a long time to win the titles.C.Laresce d

27、idnt expect to gain such a great success.D.Laresces friends contributed a lot to her success.4.What could be the best title for this passage?A.A Disease Leading to Severe Joint Pains and DislocationsB.A Bendy-jointed Teen Becoming Britains Strongest SchoolgirlC.An Inspiring Girl Who Has Made Great A

28、chievementsD.A British Girl with Great Spirit and Determination4. It was just a normal day for Ruth Miller, a 63-year-old woman until everything went horribly wrong. She was walking to her car after shopping when the unthinkable happened. Right as she was unlocking her car, a man quickly came up beh

29、ind her and tried to wrestle her purse away. She was in a state of shock. Luckily she remembered she had her Safe Personal Alarm (SPA) on her purse, and since she was too scared to scream for help, she quickly reached for the alarm and pulled the pin(保險栓). Immediately her SPA started just screaming.

30、 The man didnt know what to do! He froze for a second, and then ran away like a bat out of hell! SPA is a safety device capable of creating a 125 dB sound that attracts attention and scares away potential attackers. To compare, its the same volume as a military jet during take-off. Paul Davidson, th

31、e inventor of SPA, knows all too well the type of situation that Ruth found herself in. But thats not the only type of situation that SPA helps protect against. Parents can give it to their kids as an extra means of protection. Teenagers can use it so they can feel safe walking home. Women can know

32、its there when they have to use the parking lot at night. My mother, who is 76 years old, carries it around in case she falls and needs to ask people for help. I only wish Id have thought of it earlier, said Paul. The police have been recommending SPA since it first hit the market. In fact, since it

33、s launch, SPA has been in a state, shifting between in stock and sold out nearly every other week, and its also got tons of loyal followers worldwide.1.What does the underlined part the unthinkable in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.An attempted robbery.B.A wrestling match.C.An angry argument.D.A car acciden

34、t.2.How did Ruth react to the unexpected situation?A.She fought violently.B.She froze in great fear.C.She cried desperately for help.D.She sounded her safety device.3.Why does Paul mention his mother?A.To imply the elderly need more care.B.To suggest he cares about his mother.C.To show SPA can be wi

35、dely used.D.To make an advertisement for SPA.4.What can be learnt from the text?A.SPA is well received in the market.B.People hesitate to pay for security.C.SPA was sold out in the first two weeks.D.The police seldom recommend products.二、七選五5.How to Create Trust in a Relationship Trust in a relation

36、ship leads to feelings of connectedness(相互聯(lián)系)and safety. It is built on each person understanding the other, being honest and making a sincere effort to keep the relationship strong. _ By matching your actions to your words, you will create more trust in a relationship. If you just talk but have no

37、action, the other person will begin to lose faith in you and not believe you when you say you are going to do something. Your words must go with your actions. Keep the other person informed. Open communication builds trust._ Making him guess what you want does not create trust 一 it creates confusion

38、, false assumptions and misunderstandings. Be open with each other and include one another in your plans and decision-making. Stop thinking about the past and live in the present. When you keep records of what the other did in the past that upset you, you will never be able to move forward and have

39、a trusting and healthy relationship. Trust is earned, and it works both ways._ If you are unable to do this, trust will never be achieved, and the relationship will suffer._ You may have fallen into a pattern of lying to cover up your bad behaviour. Continuing on this path will come to no good. When

40、 asked a question, be as truthful in your answer as you can. The truth may or may not meet with your partners agreement, but this is necessary in order to rebuild trust in your relationship. Work on creating trust with one another at all times._ Consider it your job to be open and trustworthy and wo

41、rk on it. The more time you give the relationship, the more chances you will have to show your trust and honesty. Be mindful of each others attempts to be honest, and trust will build over time.A.Tell the truth.B.Ask questions.C.Do what you say you are going to do.D.It does not happen overnight and

42、takes time.E.Be willing to forgive each other and move on.F.Without trust in your relationship, failure is sure to follow.G.Let the other person know how you feel and what you are thinking.三、完形填空6. Tim Mas parents once opened a restaurant, which unfortunately closed. Mas parents hoped he would becom

43、e an engineer. They wanted financial security for their child. So Ma 1 studying electrical engineering in college. But Ma wanted to2 the restaurant business after hed done several engineering jobs. It was in his blood. After all, his parents had owned a Chinese restaurant, so had his uncle. Because

44、of their own3 , his parents disapproved and asked Ma to think it over. Ma remained4 , though. He was going to do things differently since he learned from the major5 of his parents as restaurant owners they knew little about cooking. So, at age 30 Ma6 to school a cooking school. He determined to stud

45、y the fundamentals of cooking in order that he could work as a7 in his own restaurant. When his first restaurant Maple Ave opened, he cooked, and even8 equipment because he had no repairman. Finally his long hours9 . Ma opened his fourth restaurant Kyiersan. For Ma, Kyiersan is a 10 name. It comes f

46、rom his old family name, Kyin, and the Chinese words for 1 - 3. The numbers 11 his three children. And I simply 12 them all together and called it Kyiersan. He 13 his training in cooking with Chinese tradition to create new dishes. Part of Mas success is due to the 14 menu and food. But a lot of it

47、15 comes from his hard work.1.A.thought aboutB.gave upC.got throughD.ended up2.A.enterB.changeC.quitD.reform3.A.decisionB.achievementC.failureD.dream4.A.upsetB.firmC.excitedD.hesitant5.A.challengeB.businessC.mistakeD.skill6.A.adaptedB.repliedC.respondedD.returned7.A.chefB.bakerC.managerD.waiter8.A.p

48、urchasedB.polishedC.fixedD.checked9.A.paid offB.worked outC.went upD.broke down10.A.commonB.specialC.strangeD.simple11.A.emphasizeB.fitC.attractD.represent12.A.pushedB.collectedC.classifiedD.linked13.A.comparesB.analysesC.equipsD.mixes14.A.traditionalB.ordinaryC.complexD.creative15.A.neverB.justC.ye

49、tD.even四、語法填空7. China has become the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. The unmanned Change-4 probe (探測器)the name was inspired by an ancient Chinese moon goddess_(touch) down last week in the South Pole-Aitken basin. Landing on the moons far side is _ (extreme) challengi

50、ng. Because the moons body blocks direct radio communication with a probe, China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a spot_ it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth. The far side of the moon is of particular _ (interesting) to scientists because it has a lot of deep

51、craters(環(huán)形山), more so_ the familiar near side. Chinese researchers hope to use the instruments onboard Change-4 _ (find) and study areas of the South Pole-Aitken basin. This really excites scientists, Carle Pieters, a scientist at Brown University, says, because it _ (mean) we have the chance to obt

52、ain information about how the moon _ (construct). Data about the moons composition, such as how_ ice and other treasures it contains, could help China decide whether _ (it) plans for a future lunar(月球的) base are practical.五、寫作8.未來我們居住的房子會是什么樣子的呢?請你以The House of the Future為題用英語寫一篇短文。提示:可以從房子的建筑材料、功能、

53、墻壁等方面發(fā)揮想象。注意: 1.詞數(shù)80左右; 2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫; 3.開頭語已為你寫好,不計入總詞數(shù)。The House of the Future With the development of science and technology, the house in the future will _9.閱讀下面材料,根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段,使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。 Ruby, a 16-year-old girl in Chicago No. 1 High School, always looked up to her cousi

54、n Wanda, who was two years older than her and was studying in a university. Ruby was the only child in her family, so she regarded Wanda as her immediate sister. Wanda was not only beautiful, but also smart. She always got straight As in the exams and she could play several kinds of musical instrume

55、nts, especially the piano. Therefore, she was very popular in her school and she had a lot of friends. In Rubys eyes, Wanda was a perfect girl so she considered Wanda as her example. Ruby was still in high school but she wanted to go to the same university as Wanda did. Ruby was even in the same clu

56、bs in high school as Wanda used to be. Wanda knew that Ruby looked up to her and she appreciated that. On Rubys birthday, Wanda sent Ruby a sweater with her universitys logo on itas a gift. Ruby was so happy when she got the sweater.She put it on immediately and wore it almost every day. One day in

57、class, Ruby raised her hand to answer the teachers question and the teacher, who had ever been Wandas head teacher,accidentally called her Wanda. Oh, Im sorry, but you just look a little like her, the teacher said. Im so flattered(感到榮幸的), Ruby said. From that day on, Ruby studied harder and harder b

58、ecause Wanda did well in all her subjects. Ruby just wanted to catch up with her. When college admission results came out, Ruby was so nervous and anxious to visit the website to see if she got admitted. She closed her eyes and slowly opened them. She found out that she got accepted!Paragraph 1 :She

59、 called Wanda at once. _Paragraph 2 :The next day, Wanda picked Ruby up and they drove to their university. _答案以及解析1.答案：1-4.DADB解析：1.考查段落大意。根據(jù)第一段中的Not everything important in a cars surroundings will be caught. This is why vehicle-to-vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development可知,自動駕駛車輛的攝像機(jī)

60、并不能捕捉汽車周圍的所有重要情況,高速靠近的汽車可能快要撞上了才會被發(fā)現(xiàn),所以才要加強(qiáng)自動駕駛車輛之間的信息交流。這是第一段的中心思想,故D項正確。2.考查詞義猜測。上文中的Applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication range from vehicles driving together in a row, to safety messages about nearby emergency vehicles告訴我們車輛與車輛之間的通信應(yīng)用范圍很廣,所以這些車輛可以相互警告避免發(fā)生碰撞或者分享關(guān)于路人及自行車的信息。故A項正確。3.考查推理