1、Unit 2 Cloning 阅读理解(2018四川成都诊断)Wouldnt it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language?In a recent article from The Wall Street Journal, technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that，within a decade or so, well be ab
2、le to communicate with one another via small earpieces with builtin microphones. Thats because technological progress is extremely rapid.Its only a matter of time. Indeed, some parents are so convinced that this technology is imminent that theyre wondering if their kids should even learn a second la
3、nguage.Its true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating “No es bueno dormir mucho” as “Its not good to sleep too much”. Replacing a word with its equivalent(对应词) in the target language is actually the “easy part” of a tra
4、nslators job.But even this seems to be a discouraging task for computers.Its so difficult for computers because translation doesnt or shouldntinvolve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, its about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, hu
5、mans have to interpret a mass of information at the same time.Think about all the related clues that go into understanding an expression: volume, gesture, situation, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use. Therefore ，we should be very skeptical of a mach
6、ine that is unable to interpret the world around us. If people from different cultures can offend each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting
7、 meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place.【解题导语】技术专家说随着技术的进步，即时翻译机器将在大约十年内出现在市场上。但是，由于翻译包括很多方面，因此电脑翻译不会精确，也不会完全取代人类的翻译。1What does the underlined word “imminent” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AReady.BApproaching.CHelpful. DAdvanced.B解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的前一句并结合第二段的第一句可知，
8、这种产品在大约十年内会在市场上出现，再结合画线词后的“that theyre wondering if their kids should even learn a second language”可以判断，这种产品即将出现，家长们在考虑他们的孩子是否要学习一门外语。据此可知，画线词意为“即将发生的；临近的”，故B项正确。2Why is it hard for computers to replace a word with its equivalent?ATheir data is not adequate enough.BThe real meaning of words can vary
9、.CTheir accuracy needs big improvement.DA soul hasnt been breathed in them.B解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的“Its so difficult for computers because translation doesntor shouldnt . paragraphs.”并结合第五段的内容可知，由于一个表达的意思可能有很多，所以电脑难以用某个对应词去代替一个词，故B项正确。3What view does the author hold about translation?AProper translation can
10、 be tough for humans.BSlight distinctions matter little in translation.CSome machines will interpret our world properly.DCultures deserve more attention than words used.A解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的“If people from different cultures can offend each other without realizing it，how can we expect a machine to do be
11、tter？”可知，来自不同文化背景的人会互相冒犯却没有意识到；据此可以判断，由于文化背景不同，恰当的翻译对于人来讲是很困难的，故A项正确。4What is the best title for the text?AAn Experts Precise PredictionBThe Complexity of TranslationCWho Will Be a Better Translator?DWill Language Barrier Actually Fall?D解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了未来的一种即时翻译机器，但是同时提出由于语言中有许多对应词，这种机器无法精确翻译
12、。另外因为文化背景的不同，有时人们自己也无法精确地翻译。据此可以判断，作者旨在说明在将来能否消除语言障碍，故D项最适合作本文标题。 七选五(2018唐山一模)Everyone makes mistakes.1._ Making a mistake at work，however，can be more serious. It may cause problems for your employer and even affect the companys bottom line.Evil consequences will finally come down to you.Simply cor
13、recting your mistake and moving on may not be an option. When you make a mistake at work, your career may depend on what you do next.Admit your mistake.Tell your boss about your mistake immediately.The only exception is if you make an insignificant error that will not affect anyone.Otherwise，dont tr
14、y to hide your mistake. 2._ Present your boss with a plan to fix your mistake.When you go to your bosss office to admit your mistake，you must have a plan for correcting it.Present your plan clearly.Tell your boss how long it will take to carry out your plan and if there are any costs involved. Dont
15、blame anyone else for your mistake.3_ Encourage those who may share responsibility to follow your lead in admitting to your boss. 4_ Theres a big difference between admitting your mistake and beating yourself up about it.Take responsibility but dont blame yourself for making it，especially in public.
16、Correct your mistake on your own time.If you have to spend extra hours at work to correct your mistake，dont expect to be paid for that time.5._ AApologize for your mistake but dont beat yourself upBUsually you can correct your error or just forget about it and move onCYou can use your lunch hour or
17、come into work earlyDPointing fingers wont help you if you make a mistakeEStrengthen your friendship with your bossFYoull feel ashamed if your colleague takes the responsibility for youGYou will look terrible if someone else discovers it【解题导语】每个人都会犯错误，但是在工作中犯错常常导致严重的后果。如何改正工作中所犯的错误呢？本文给出了五点建议。1B解析：根
18、据空处前句“每个人都会犯错误”并结合下文的“Simply correcting your mistake and moving on may not be an option.”可知，空处与下文对应，故此处应选B。你通常会改正错误，或者干脆忘记它继续前行。2G解析：由空前一句可知，不要掩盖错误；据此可以判断，选G项，陈述掩盖错误的后果。3D解析：根据该段标题“Dont blame anyone else for your mistake.”可知，不要为你的错误指责他人；据此可知，该段主要阐述“不要推卸责任”这一建议，故选D项。4A解析：根据空处位置可知，空处为该段标题，即该段的主旨；根据该段的
19、第一句“Theres a big difference between admitting your mistake and beating yourself up about it.”可知，该段主要阐述“为自己的错误道歉但是不要太责怪自己”，故选A项。5C解析：根据该段标题“Correct your mistake on your own time.”可知，该段主要阐述“用自己的时间去改正错误”这一建议；C项中的“your lunch hour or come into work early”与“your own time”对应，故C项正确。 语法填空(2018安徽合肥第一次质检)Chine
20、se brush calligraphy or “shufa” in Chinese is one of 1._ most important art forms in China. Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but Chinas is unequaled because of 2._ (it) beauty, grace(优雅) and history. The 3._ (origin) of Chinese brush calligraphy are unknown，but local
21、 tales say it goes back over 4，000 years to the time of the legendary(传说的)Yellow Emperor(2698BC.2598 BC.)At that time characters were carved on animal bones or tortoise shells.Only after Emperor Qin Shi Huang united China under his rule 4._ one country did it really gain popularity as a common art f
22、orm.He simplified Chinese characters and regular rules were set，5._ (make) it easier for people to learn and master. This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty(618 AD.907 AD.) a new type of cursive script(草书) was formed and standardized. It is written 6._ (free), but its
23、 not as easy to read.Today Chinese calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly 7._ (appreciate) across the world.Anyone can practice it and 8._ is required is a simple set including：a brush，ink and paper.Its fun for amateurs to try，but to become good at it，not only years of
24、 practice but also natural talent 9._ (need)Practising this art consistently can develop personal character and is of great 10._ (beneficial) to health.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国书法的起源及特点。1the解析：考查冠词。根据形容词最高级most important可知，空处需加定冠词the，此处意为“最重要的艺术形式之一”。2its解析：考查代词。修饰名词应该用形容词性物主代词，所以填入its。3origins解析：考查名词的
25、数。根据该句的谓语动词are可知，中国书法的起源不止一种，所以用名词复数origins。4as/into解析：考查固定搭配。unite.as/into.在此处意为“把统一成”，所以填入as/into。5making解析：考查非谓语动词。动词make与其逻辑主语是主谓关系且与上文之间无连词，故用现在分词making在此处作状语。6freely解析：考查副词。修饰动词应用副词。7appreciated解析：考查非谓语动词。动词appreciate与其逻辑主语art form是动宾关系，故用过去分词appreciated在此处作定语。8what解析：考查主语从句。根据句意“需要的东西就是一套简单的(
26、书写)工具”可知，此处应用what引导主语从句。9is needed解析：考查主谓一致和被动语态。“not only.but also.”作主语，谓语动词的单复数遵循就近原则，故此处谓语动词应用单数。natural talent与动词need之间是动宾关系，故用is needed。10benefit解析：考查名词。此处指“坚持练习这门艺术能培养个人的性格而且对健康大有好处”，形容词great后应用名词benefit。 短文改错(2018辽宁五校协作体高三上学期联合模拟)Challenges of life are of great importance in our grow.They rem
27、ind me my days in senior high school which I joined in the military training.It was the first time I have lived away from my home，so I found it difficult to fit in.And the training officer was strict in me. I once thought I couldnt stick to the end.But anyway，I was succeeded.The trials made it much
28、easy for me to adapt to life，but the difficulties I came across have now become a precious memory in my life.In short, learning to regard the challenges of life as the stepping stone to future success and make the best of them.答案：Challenges of life are of great importance in our .They remind me my d
29、ays in senior high school I joined in the military training.It was the first time I lived away from my home，so I found it difficult to fit in. And the training officer was strict me.I once thought I couldnt stick to the end. But anyway, I succeeded.The trials made it much for me to adapt to life， the difficulties I came across have now become a precious memory in my life.In short， to regard the challenges of life as stepping stone to future success and make the best of them.6
