1、1Unit 4 Making the news.阅读理解ANowadays there are many new cars on the road.Some new models are flashy and others are fuel efficient，and embedded technology(嵌入式系统技术) is at the heart of all of them.The new Ford Escape has a radarenabled adaptive cruise control(巡航车速控制装置 ) to avoid collisions，with sensor
2、s on the front and side of the car.Fords Mark Schirmer says the electronic system can be accessed through the dashboard or a smartphone.“I am from Michigan.If it is a cold morning，I can have it start up right before I am scheduled to leave to go to the airport or go to work.You can find your car or
3、if one of your family members borrows the car，it will show you exactly where it is， ”said Schirmer.Thirdparty products now in development，like this emergency warning system，help drivers who fail to hear an approaching siren.A near miss with an ambulance inspired the product from the Chicago startup
4、HAAS，cofounded by Cory Hohs.“It scared me enough that I started looking for a product that would alert me when they are coming， ”said Hohs.A sobriety detector(清醒度检测器) from a Canadian company called Sober Steering is sold to companies with fleets of vehicles，such as buses.Chief Operating Officer Cath
5、erine Carroll says a sensor on the steering wheel can detect alcohol vapors emitted from the skin.“If I am drinking and I have levels above a preset limit，it immobilizes the vehicle，so you cannot move the vehicle that you are driving， ”said Carroll.One company founder says the connected technology i
6、s playing an important role in peoples daily life.He says， “You can buy a washing machine，you can buy a microwave that has WiFi and connects to a router.Also the connected technology of the cars has become as important as performance and styling.”语篇解读 本文为一篇说明文。主要介绍了一系列最新电子产品，它们能使驾车变得更安全、更便利。1What ca
7、used the invention of the emergency warning system?AThe call of a skilled driver.BAn accident nearly caused by an ambulance.2CBad hearing of some drivers.DThe increasing number of ambulances on the road.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第四段“A near miss with an ambulance inspired the product from the Chicago startup HAAS
8、，cofounded by Cory Hohs.”可知，紧急报警系统的设计是源于一起救护车险些撞车事故。答案：B2According to the text，a sobriety detector aims to .Areduce tirednessrelated accidentsBmake the drivers awake all the timeCavoid drunken drivingDstop the drivers falling asleep解析：细节理解题。根据文章第五段可知，清醒度检测器能够检测到皮肤上的酒精，如果司机饮酒或是超过限定量，汽车将自动熄火，这样就会避免酒驾。
9、答案：C3According to the last paragraph，the connected technology is .Achanging our lives at home and on the roadBmaking the cars on the road much more attractiveCletting peoples daily life much more colorfulDgetting the cars welcomed by more people解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“One company founder says the connected
10、technology is playing an important role in peoples daily life.”及他所说的话“买一个能够与路由器相连接的洗衣机或是微波炉。汽车的连接技术和性能、款式同等重要。 ”可知，连接技术改变了我们的日常生活和道路状况。答案：A4What does the author mainly want to tell us?APeople like the cars that are fuel efficient most.BEmbedded technology is the most advanced to cars.CThe technology
11、 cant keep up with the development of society.DElectronic products make driving much easier and safer.解析：主旨大意题。本文主要列举了一系列电子产品，这些最新电子产品使驾车变得更容易、更安全。答案：DBResearchers say current exercise guidelines are unrealistic and argue that 3doctors should sometimes advise small increases in activity instead.They
12、 warn the 150minute weekly target is beyond the reach of some peopleparticularly older individuals.And trying to reach these goals could mean the benefits of lighter exercise are overlooked.But public health officials say current recommendations have proven benefits in lowering the risk of heart dis
13、ease.There is increasing evidence that inactivity is linked to heart disease，type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) and some types of cancer.UK guidelines for adults recommend at least twoandahalf hours of moderate activity a week，in short periods of 10 minutes or more.But in two separate articles in The BMJ，experts
14、 argue the message needs to change，with greater emphasis on making inactive people move more.Prof.Philipe de Souto Barreto at the University Hospital of Toulouse，advises people who are sedentary (久坐不动的 ) to make small increases in their activity levelsrather than pushing to achieve current goals.He
15、points to previous studies which show even short periods of walking or just 20 minutes of energetic activity a few times a month can reduce the risk of death，compared to people who do no exercise.In the second article，Prof.Philipe Sparkling of the Georgia Institute of Technology，says doctors should
16、tailor their adviceparticularly for older patients.He suggests using GP visits for people over 60 to discuss “realistic options”to increase activitysuch as getting people to stand up and move during TV commercial breaks.Prof.Kevin Fenton at Public Health England says， “Everyone needs to be active ev
17、ery dayshort periods of 10 or more minutes of physical activity have proven health benefits， but getting 150 minutes or more of moderate activity every week is the amount we need to positively impact on a wide range of health conditions.”This includes reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 di
18、abetes.语篇解读 本文主要讨论了人们对现行锻炼指导原则的不同看法。5What is the current exercise goal mentioned in the passage?A10minute exercise. B20minute exercise.C60minute exercise. D150minute exercise.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They warn the 150minute weekly target is beyond the reach of some peopleparticularly older individuals.”及“An
19、d 4trying to reach these goals”可知，现行的锻炼目标是每周 150分钟的运动量，故选D。答案：D6What can we learn from the second paragraph?A10minute exercise has little effect on the health.BHeart disease happens easily to the old in activity.CTwoandahalf hours of exercise is not necessary.DInactivity easily brings about many ser
20、ious diseases.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句“There is increasing evidence that inactivity is linked to heart disease，type 2 diabetes (糖尿病)and some types of cancer.”可知，不活动会引发很多疾病，故选 D。答案：D7What is the suggestion of Prof.Philipe de Souto Barreto according to the third paragraph?APeople should spend less time on e
21、xercise.BPeople should lower their activity levels.CPeople should increase exercise properly.DPeople should achieve their current goals.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的第二句“Prof.Philipe de Souto Barreto at the University Hospital of Toulouse，advises people who are sedentary(久坐不动的)to make small increases in their acti
22、vity levelsrather than pushing to achieve current goals.”可知，Philipe de Souto Barreto教授建议人们要适当增加锻炼，故选C。答案：C8Which of the following is TRUE about current exercise guidelines?AThey are impractical.BThey are reasonable.CThey have no effect on us.DThey are popular with people.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的第一句“Researche
23、rs say current exercise guidelines are unrealistic and argue that doctors should sometimes advise small increases in activity instead.”可知，现行的锻炼指导原则并不实用，故选 A。答案：A.完形填空5I retired from my family business four years ago.But Ive never been 1 of a challenge.Ive sailed around the world before.And Ive decid
24、ed to fly east from Western Australia in a 2 .For the last two years I had trained hard，spending 150 hours 3 with my ground team.When the big day came，thousands of people gathered to 4 the launch.It was a 5 start，with a smooth and steady takeoff.I was 6 but still had some doubtsI was flying into the
25、 7 .I couldnt guarantee Id see my friends and family again.The capsule where I stayed was designed to 8 if I landed in water，but I was not sure whether I could 9 the cruelty of the ocean. 10 ，I kept watching the weather，communicating with my land team and 11 the altitude to achieve the perfect speed
26、 and direction.On my fifth day，I was terrified to notice I was losing oxygen. 12 ，I managed to save my life by adjusting the pressure in the oxygen cylinder (氧气瓶) to stop the oxygen escaping.I know it was vital to stay 13 to control the flight，altitude and my oxygen flow， so I held a spoon between t
27、wo fingersIf I 14 it would fall and wake me up.I never questioned why I was doing this.It is such a unique 15 to see our beautiful planet from high above.Seeing the coast of Australia again on my 11th day was a huge 16 .I knew my journey was nearly over.It was to be a new world record.I could see my
28、 team 17 below as I flew over.This 18 really pushed me to my limits，but it hasnt 19 me.Next year，I want to fly even higher to break another 20 for the hotair balloon flight.语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。 “我”退休四年后，从西澳大利亚州乘热气球向东旅行，十一天后平安着陆。 “我”创造了世界纪录，准备明 年继续挑战自己。1A.shy BskepticalCfond Dconfident解析：根据该句中“But”表达的语境并结合
29、下句中“我”环球航行过并决定乘热气球从西澳大利亚州向东旅行的描述可知， “我”不害怕(shy)挑战。shy of/about(doing)sth.意为“害怕(做)，对(做)心怀顾忌” 。B 项意为“怀疑的” ； C项意为“喜爱的” ；D 项意为“自信的” 。答案：A62A.plane BhelicopterCwingsuit Dhot air balloon解析：根据本文最后一句中的“the hotair balloon”可知， “我”是乘热气球旅行的，故 D项正确。答案：D3A.debating BpreparingCcarving Dtraveling解析：根据该句中的“I have tr
30、ained hard”可知，过去两年“我”艰苦训练，花了150个小时的时间和“我”的地面团队一起准备(preparing)。A 项意为“辩论” ；C 项意为“雕刻” ；D 项意为“旅游” ，都与语境不符。答案：B4A.welcome BinspectCdelay Dwitness解析：根据该句中的“thousands of people gathered to”可知，在那一天，成千上万的人聚集在一起见证(witness)了起飞过程。A 项意为“欢迎” ；B 项意为“检查” ；C 项意为“推迟” 。答案：D5A.perfect BfalseCpoor Dfresh解析：根据该句中的“with a
31、 smooth and steady takeoff”可知，热气球起飞时很平稳；据此可以判断，这是一个完美的(perfect)开始。B 项意为“错误的” ；C 项意为“贫穷的” ；D 项意为“新鲜的” 。答案：A6A.amused BpuzzledCexcited Dfrightened解析：根据上句中的“with a smooth and steady takeoff”和下文 but的转折可知，热气球起飞时平稳， “我”感到很兴奋(excited)。A 项意为“有趣的” ；B 项意为“困惑的” ；D项意为“害怕的” 。答案：C7A.future BunknownCshelter Dreali
32、ty解析：根据下句“I couldnt guarantee Id see my friends and family again”可知， “我”无法保证能再次看到“我”的朋友和家人；据此可以判断， “我”向着未知的(unknown)地方旅行。A 项意为“未来” ；C 项意为“避难所” ；D 项意为“现实” 。7答案：B8A.digest BrecycleCfloat Dfly解析：根据该句中的“if I landed in water”可知，如果掉入水中，飞行舱能漂浮在水面上。A 项意为“消化” ；B 项意为“回收利用” ；D 项意为“飞翔” 。答案：C9A.survive BshowCeva
33、luate Dcomment解析：根据该句中的“cruelty of the ocean”并结合上段最后一句“I couldnt guarantee Id see my friends and family again”可知， “我”不确定自己能不能在严酷的海洋环境中幸存(survive)下来。答案：A10A.Finally BHoweverCTherefore DBesides解析：空处上文陈述怀疑自己能不能在严酷的海洋环境中幸存下来，空处下文陈述“我”不断观察天气并与地面的团队保持联系；据此可以判断，空处前后之间为因果关系，故 C项正确。答案：C11A.losing BignoringCp
34、roving Dadjusting解析：根据该句中的“to achieve the perfect speed and direction”可知， “我”调整(adjusting)高度，以达到最佳的速度和方向。答案：D12A.Strangely BLuckilyCNormally DConveniently解析：空前陈述“我”在第五天发现氧气泄漏；空后陈述“我”通过调整氧气瓶的气压阻止了氧气的泄漏而成功地救了自己；据此可以判断，该处表示“幸运地” ，故 B项正确。答案：B13A.calm BawakeCpatient Drelaxed解析：根据下文中的“it would fall and wa
35、ke me up”可知，作者明白在飞行过程中，必须保持头脑清醒来控制飞行、高度及氧流量。stay awake“保持清醒” 。答案：B814A.looked around Bcarried onCdropped off Dturned up解析：根据语境可知， “我”在两指之间夹了一把汤匙，如果“我”打盹儿(dropped off)了，汤匙就会落地从而把“我”叫醒。A 项意为“环顾” ；B 项意为“继续” ；D 项意为“出现，调大声音” 。答案：C15A.experience BexcuseCdream Dtradition解析：根据该句语境可知，在高空看我们的星球是一种独特的体验(experi
36、ence)。B项意为“借口” ；C 项意为“梦想” ；D 项意为“传统” 。答案：A16A.loss BdisasterCburden Drelief解析：根据该句中的“Seeing the coast of Australia again on my 11th day”可知，在第十一天再次看到澳大利亚的海岸线对“我”来说是一种巨大的欣慰(relief)。答案：D17A.exercising BcelebratingCescaping Dquarreling解析：根据语境 可知，在第十一天“我”终于再次看到了澳大利亚的海岸线，据此可知， “我”的冒险旅行成功结束并且创造了新的世界纪录；据此可以
37、判断， “我”能看到“我”的地面团队正在祝贺(celebrating)“我”的成功。答案：B18A.challenge BaccidentCrace Dfailure解析：根据第一段第二句中的“challenge”可知，这次挑战将“我”推向了极限。B项意为“事故” ；C 项意为“赛跑” ；D 项意为“失败” ，都与语境不符。答案：A19A.interested BconfusedCannoyed Ddiscouraged解析：根据该句中的“pushed me to my limits”可知，这次挑战将“我”推向了极限；结合下文可知， “我”将在明年再次挑战自己，飞得更高，挑战另一个纪录；据此可
38、以判断，这次的挑战并没有使“我”灰心(discouraged)。答案：D20A.promise Bbalance9Crecord Dbarrier解析：根据上一段倒数第二句中的“a new world record”可知， “我”想要飞得更高，打破另一个纪录(record)。A 项意为“承诺” ；B 项意为“平衡” ；D 项意为“障碍” 。答案：C.短文改错I have met many teachers since I begin my schooling.Of all my teachers，Mrs.Gree n is the one who impresses me most.Thoug
39、h she is 50，she looks very young at her age.Comparing with other teachers，Mrs.Green pays more attention to her way of teaching.She tries various ways to make her class lively and interestingly.In her opinion，we will not only know “what”but also understand “why”So instead of giving us answer immediat
40、ely，she encourages us to think carefully every time when she puts forward questions.With her help，we have learned how to analyze and settled problems.What the amazing world of “why” she leads us！She is such a learned person that we all admire him very much.答案：I have met many teachers since I my scho
41、oling.Of all my teachers，Mrs.Green is the one who impresses me most.Though she is 50，she looks very young her age. with other teachers，Mrs.Green pays more attention to her way of teaching.She tries various ways to make her class lively and In her opinion，we will not only know “what” but also understand “why”So instead of giving us immediately，she encourages us to think carefully every time she puts forward questions.With her help，we have learned how to analyze and problems.What amazing world of “why” she leads us ！She is such a learned person that we all admire very much.
