Unit 2 Looking into the Future
单元测试
I. 听力部分
第一节
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
( ) 1．What word best describes the app named Multilingo?
A. Normal.
B. Complicated.
C. Interesting.
( ) 2．How will the mother attend art class?
A. She will go to university at weekends.
B. She will give up her job.
C. She will study online.
( ) 3．What new invention is mentioned in the conversation?
A. A machine that helps you exercise.
B. A sofa that stops you from sitting too long.
C. A bed that helps you rest better.
( ) 4．What’s the significance of the first-ever picture of a black hole?
A. It proves the existence of black holes.
B. It shows how bright a black hole is.
C. It proves the black hole is about 55 million light-years from Earth.
( ) 5．Which is true about 4D printing?
A. It cannot print what 3D printing can.
B. It can print only metal objects.
C. It can produce smart objects.
第二节
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。这段对话读两遍。
( ) 6．Why does the woman understand the man’s situation?
A. She used to drive to work every day.
B. She lives within walking distance of her office.
C. She doesn’t trust self-driving cars.
( ) 7．Which is true about the man’s opinion on self-driving cars?
A. Self-driving cars are much faster.
B. Self-driving cars are much safer.
C. Self-driving cars are much cheaper.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。这段对话读两遍。
( ) 8．Which is true about a drone?
A. A drone is a flying machine with someone inside it.
B. A drone is a small plane used by farmers.
C. A drone is a flying machine that can be remotely controlled.
( ) 9．How will a drone that can spot sick crops help the father?
A. He will know where the problems are.
B. He will know how to collect those crops.
C. He will be able to destroy the sick crops.
( ) 10．What else will the father use a drone for?
A. To gather fruit.
B. To spray crops.
C. To feed animals.
II. 基础知识
一、根据句子意思和所给提示写出完整的单词，注意使用其正确的形式。
1．The visitors who entered the museum were searched for s____________ reasons.
2．She asked me to get all the r____________ books ready by Tuesday.
3．The news may be unexpected; n____________, it is true.
4． How well does the trainer s____________ the training classes?
5．Last year, he was put into prison for l____________ an important military document to the press.
6．He returned from Paris to find his office was under ____________ (占领).
7．My parents thought it was ____________ (不正常) for a boy to be interested in ballet.
8．There are many different ____________ (方式) of transportation available.
9．Andy ____________ (察觉)a certain sadness in the old woman’s face as he entered the room.
10．Five colours are smartly ____________ (结合) together creating a very impressive effect.
二、 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( ) 1．I would oppose ________ the law without the support of the general public.
A. change B. changed C. changing
D. to change
( ) 2．She taught at Columbia and Rutgers, and was a leading advocate ________ women’s rights.
A. for B. to C. into D. in
( ) 3． Another attraction is the ________ of global reach and technology transfer.
A. conclusion B. theory C. mode D. prospect
( ) 4．But when he looked to the side, he saw ________ that it wasn’t a dog at all, but a wolf, quickly catching up with him.
A. happily B. surprisingly C. instantly D. slowly
( ) 5．We’ll ________ a meeting at three o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
A. have been B. to have C. having D. be having
( ) 6．How can you do it ________ the absence of any other helpers?
A. on B. in C. during D. with
( ) 7．________ is easier to lose friends than to make friends.
A. It B. That C. What
D. Which
( ) 8．I prefer to do English homework first rather than ________ maths homework.
A. did B. to do C. doing D. do
( ) 9．In Japan, there is a lot of emphasis ________ politeness.
A. at B. on C. in D. to
( ) 10．Unbelievably, she put down the receiver ________ she recognised my voice.
A. instant B. this instant C. the instant D. an instant
三、阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
1．When he came, he found himself ________ (surround) by a group of boys.
2．I met him when I worked in Madrid, and I’ve kept in touch ________ him ever since.
3．It was unbelievable that my card ________ (clone) and my account had been emptied.
4．________ (forecast) international oil prices is very important, as it can have a significant effect on economies around the world.
5．His plan ________ (oppose) by the whole family, but he later persuaded them.
6．What he says is right, ________ a sense.
7．It is ________ (critical) important for young people these days to master at least two foreign languages.
8．Stone buildings do not easily ________ fire, unlike those made of wood.
9．The city is dotted with many small lakes, some natural and some ________.
10．Mr Smith is determined to make sure that top customer service is ________ (integrate) into the business.
III. 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Zhang Cheng, who works in the film and television industry, uses an e-learning app when he goes to work every day. The app offers written articles and podcasts(播客) from famous people that the user must (1)________, with topics ranging from music to economics. Zhang is not alone. This app had 7 million users by the end of last month, according to one news report.
The app is just a small part of a growing “knowledge (2)________”. These days, more and more people are willing to pay for online (3)________, according to
a(n)(4)________ published by AFP in September. Another popular online learning platform in China had about 450 million users (5)________ the beginning of 2018. The platform (6)________ people to pay for and listen to online learning courses.
Many people used to be (7)________ to pay for online content. (8)________, now (9)________ have changed following an increase in quality content. Lou Fang, from Media Research, told the Financial Times that many people look for (10)________ content online. However, when the free content does not meet high (11)________, many people are willing to pay for content. (12)________, 75% of Internet users are happy to pay for quality content, according to a 2017 report.
Online content is becoming more and more in (13)________ as people study more online. In fact, many now see online information as being the most up to date and (14)________. With this in mind, online learning is sure to continue (15)________ and will be big business in the future.
( ) 1．A. look for B. pay for C. search for D. long for
( ) 2．A. economy B. objective C. property D. potential
( ) 3．A. films B. music
C. Internet D. knowledge
( ) 4．A. photo B. art C. article D. letter
( ) 5．A. by B. for C. since D. during
( ) 6．A. tells B. allows C. teaches D. gives
( ) 7．A. unable B. unwilling C. unknown D. unsure
( ) 8．A. However B. Therefore C. But D. Hence
( ) 9．A. senses B. interest C. attitudes D. belief
( ) 10．A. much B. free C. new D. cheap
( ) 11．A. wishes B. prices C. standards D. regards
( ) 12．A. In fact B. As a result C. In surprise D. As usual
( ) 13．A. demand B. date C. fashion D. season
( ) 14．A. renewable B. strong C. recent D. reliable
( ) 15．A. flowing combining
B. switching C. developing D.
IV. 阅读理解
一、阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
It seems that artificial intelligence can do much more than ever imagined. AI has become an important part of our everyday life. But how about the more creative works of mankind? Art, music, poetry—these are inspired not by logic(逻辑) or reason but by emotion. The greatest writers and artists in history were mainly inspired by their thoughts and feelings. And yet, we have been able to create AI that can produce creative works.
In 2017, researchers in Switzerland created a computer system called “Deep Artificial Composer”(DAC), which could create original music all by itself. To “teach” the DAC, the researchers trained it to “listen” to over 2,000 different folk songs. Based on this, the AI taught itself how to create music, including getting the timing right and choosing the right notes. Florian Colombo said that his aim in creating the DAC was to help people create their own music—not to have it made for them. “A good composer with creative ideas will never be replaced by a computer,” Colombo stated.
Besides music, AI has entered the world of poetry as well. In April 2018, Chinese and Japanese researchers created an AI program that uses images to write poems. In an experiment, the AI analysed the shapes and colours in a series of images, and then translated them into words and phrases. The poems were then shown to 500 human judges. The judges were asked whether they could tell if the poems were written by a human or a computer. As many as 40 percent of the judges mistakenly thought the poems were written by a human.
Not even journalists are safe from the advancement of AI. In fact, the world’s
first AI news presenter was recently created in China. Although “his” voice and appearance are a bit stiff, he was described as a “good first effort” by experts.
With its ability to create music, poetry, and speech, one has to wonder how far off AI is from the creative mind of a human.
( ) 1．Which of the following is inspired by logic, NOT emotion?
A. Poetry. B. Maths. C. Music. D. Painting.
( ) 2．How was the DAC able to create original music all by itself?
A. The scientists taught it.
B. It copied musicians’ works.
C. It chose the right notes naturally.
D. It taught itself by studying over 2,000 different folk songs.
( ) 3．According to Florian Colombo, which of the following is correct?
A. The DAC’s purpose is to create its own music.
B. The DAC’s purpose is to replace musicians.
C. The DAC’s purpose is to help musicians to create.
D. The DAC’s purpose is to become a popular song writer.
( ) 4．The third paragraph stated that ________.
A. the AI wrote poems according to shapes and colours in pictures.
B. the poems were judged by 200 people.
C. half of the judges could not tell if the poems were written by AI.
D. AI could replace a poet’s work in the future.
( ) 5．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. AI is still within the control of humans.
B. AI may replace humans one day.
C. AI will challenge people in many jobs.
D. AI is gaining the ability to produce creative works.
二、阅读下面短文，回答以下问题。
It’s a Whole New Age
Inventions make the world better, smarter, and even a little bit more fun. In November 2018, the Time magazine published an article called “2018’s Top 50 Inventions”. Teens has selected three of the most interesting inventions for you. Let’s take a look.
Lifepack Carry-on Closet(储藏室)
Travelling can be fun, but packing can be quite annoying. No matter how neatly you pack your clothes, you always end up having to pull out everything in order to find what you need.
Well, the Lifepack Carry-on Closet, designed by the Danish startup Solgaard Design, might change that for good.
From the outside, the Lifepack looks like an ordinary suitcase(行李箱). But inside, it contains a set of moveable shelves that keep clothes in good order and maximise the space. Its shelf system has many extra pockets and is also removable.
With the Lifepack, when you get to your destination, you just need to take out the shelf system and hang it in your hotel wardrobe.
LynQ
Becoming separated from friends in crowds or losing contact with your family
in a strange place can be frightening.
But fear not, for LynQ, a new location device, can help.
When you wear a LynQ, you use a combination of GPS technology and long-range radio signals to find other LynQ users up to a distance of 5 kilometres.
In addition, an onscreen dot points each user in the right direction, like a compass.
As Time notes, “LynQ solves the three Ws: No more worrying, wandering or waiting around.”
Gravity jet suit
If you’re a big fan of Iron Man, you must have been impressed by his amazing jet suit. Now there is a real jet suit for us to try.
Developed by London-based technology company Gravity Industries, the flying suit is equipped with six engines. Two engines are placed on each arm, and another two are built into a backpack. Together, the engines can provide 1,050 horsepower(马力) to make the wearer move at speeds of up to 51 kilometres per hour. In the future, the suits creator even hopes to create a racing competition.
1．What is a disadvantage of an ordinary suitcase?
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2．How do you use a Lifepack Carry-on Closet?
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3．How does a LynQ work?
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4．How does the Gravity jet suit work?
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5．Which one of the three inventions is most useful to a 5-year-old boy? Why?
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V. 书面表达
手机成瘾者已经越来越普遍，为了提醒同学们关注这一问题，请你为校报写一篇通讯稿。内容包括：
1．“手机成瘾”的原因；
2．“手机成瘾”的影响；
3．“拒为手机成瘾者”的建议。
注意：
1．词数100个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：
手机成瘾mobile phone addiction
低头族(特指在社交中忽略他人而只专注手机或其他电子设备的人)phubber
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参考答案
I. 听力部分
第一节
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C
第二节
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。这段对话读两遍。
6．A 7．B
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。这段对话读两遍。
8．C 9．A 10．B
II. 基础知识
一、根据句子意思和所给提示写出完整的单词，注意使用其正确的形式。
1．security
2．relevant 3．nevertheless
4．structure 5．leaking
6．occupation 7．abnormal 8．modes
9．detected 10．combined
二、从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．D
6．B 7．A 8．D 9．B 10．C
三、阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
1．surrounded 2．with 3．had been cloned 4．Forecasting
5．was opposed 6．in 7．critically 8．catch
9．artificial 10．integrated
III. 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．A
6．B 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．B
11．C 12．A 13．A 14．D 15．C
IV. 阅读理解
一、阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．D
二、阅读下面短文，回答以下问题。
1．With an ordinary suitcase, no matter how neatly you pack your clothes, you always end up having to pull out everything in order to find what you need.
2．When you get to your destination, you just need to take out the shelf system and hang it in your hotel wardrobe.
3．When you wear a LynQ, you use a combination of GPS technology and long-range radio signals to find other LynQs up to a distance of 5 kilometres.
4．The flying suit is equipped with six engines that total 1,050 horsepower, allowing the wearer to move at speeds of up to 51 kilometres per hour.
5．LynQ. Because if a boy wears it, he uses a combination of GPS technology and long-range radio signals to find other LynQ users up to a distance of 5 kilometres. If the boy gets lost, it can show him in the right direction, like a compass.
V. 书面表达
Nowadays, people tend to stare at their mobile phones almost everywhere—in subways, restaurants, lifts, supermarkets, everywhere. While it is normal to check your phone occasionally, if you are one of those people who just can’t stop using their phone, then you could be suffering from mobile phone addiction.
We cannot ignore the mobile phone’s negative influences. Many people waste too much time using their phones every day. Their spare time is spent on things like mobile phone games, watching Internet videos, and checking social media apps. Such constant use can lead to physical health problems like neck pain and
eye
disease.
Relationship
problems
can
also
occur
due
to
“phubbing”—ignoring the people around you in favour of your phone.
It is high time that people put their phones aside and raised their heads. Pay more attention to others and have more face-to-face communication. What’s more, do more exercise, which is much more beneficial than time spent on a phone. In a word, only when we learn to limit our phone use can we live a happy life.
听力材料
第一节
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。
Conversation 1
W: Have you ever wanted to learn another foreign language?
M: Yes, but I don’t have enough money to pay for classes.
W: You could use some apps to learn. Lots of them are free.
M: Really? Can you recommend one for me?
W: Sure. The one I like best is an app named Multilingo. It helps you remember new words and grammar in really creative ways. There are online lessons, games, and lots of interesting exercises.
M: Thanks! I’ll give it a try.
Conversation 2
W: Guess what! Mum has decided to start studying art from next week.
M: What? Why?
W: Well, she said she’s always loved art but chose business administration at university because her parents thought it would be too difficult for an artist to find work.
M: So she wants to study art now?
W: Yeah, you know she loves oil painting. She said it’s been her dream for a long time.
M: Wow, so do you think she will give up her job?
W: No, it’s not necessary. She will study online in her free time.
M: Oh, OK, that sounds great then!
Conversation 3
M: I know that exercise is good for us, but sometimes it seems so hard to leave the sofa.
W: Yeah, I know what you mean. I just feel too tired when I get home each night.
M: So how are we supposed to get two and a half hours of exercise each week? Exercise on our days off?
W: Maybe. But I also heard about a new sofa that shakes every two hours to tell people to stand up. I think you should get one!
Conversation 4
W: Hey, did you see the first-ever picture of a black hole that came out yesterday? It’s amazing!
M: Yeah, it’s like an image of a bright ring around a black hole. Isn’t it about 55 million light-years from Earth?
W: I’m not sure, but it sure is a great achievement in space science.
M: Sure is! I thought black holes couldn’t be seen, but now we have photo evidence.
Conversation 5
W: Isn’t 3D printing amazing? Nowadays, people can create almost anything from plastic, glass, metal, even chocolate!
M: Yes, but have you heard about 4D printing?
W: No! Really? What is it? How is it different to 3D printing?
M: Well, apparently, it can do all that 3D printing can do, but also turn products into smart objects, like objects that can change their shape according to their environment.
第二节
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。这段对话读两遍。
Conversation 6
M: I am so tired of driving all those hours to work!
W: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work each day. But now I live within walking distance of my office. I don’t even need a bike.
M: Lucky you. I just hope self-driving cars will be introduced soon.
W: I don’t trust self-driving cars. If an accident were to happen, the life-saving decision would be left up to AI, not a human. Besides, the road conditions around here are not good enough.
M: Well, I think self-driving cars are the future. I think a car driven by AI is much safer than a car driven by a human, who could be unskilled or drunk. It’ll reduce traffic accidents greatly, not to mention travel times. I can’t wait!
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。这段对话读两遍。
Conversation 7
W: You know, my father’s thinking about buying some drones.
M: What? Drones? You mean like remote-controlled flying toys? What fun!
W: No, silly! They’re for my father’s farm. They’ll be much bigger than a toy.
M: Oh, I didn’t know drones were used in farming. I guess they have a practical use, too.
W: Right. And since my father is a farmer, he knows all about the latest farming technology.
M: So what is he going to use the drones for? Checking his crops?
W: Yes, he says a drone can spot sick crops from a few kilometres away. That way, he can find out quickly where the problems are.
M: Sounds good. I guess it would save him so much time, too. Just imagine having to drive everywhere. Plus the drone would give a better view. Now I understand.
W: Yes, he also wants to buy a crop-spraying drone.
M: Good idea, it’ll save him so much time. And it’ll be cheaper than hiring an airplane and a pilot.
W: Yes, but he still needs to find people to control the drones. Hey, you like playing flying games—I should introduce you to my father!
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