1、unit 2 robots using language 课时作业第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和 D)中，选出最佳选项。AAt UMOM New Day Centers, volunteers are the heart of our mission. We exist entirely through the generosity of individuals within the community. Through the giving of their time and talents, volunteers
2、 help homeless men, women and children find hope in the future.Child Development CenterType of help needed: Assist teachers with art projects, reading, singing, games and play projects for children aged one to five.Requirements: Ages 16 only, must obtain an Arizona state fingerprint card, and must o
3、btain a TB Test.Hours: MondayFriday, 9：00am12：00pm.TA.P. (Teen Activities Program)Type of help needed: Assist TAP coordinator (协调员) with weekly activities. Coordinate and help with field trips, sports, cooking, music and other forms of entertainment. We welcome your ideas for teen activities.Require
4、ments: Ages 21only, have graduated from high school, and must obtain an AZ state fingerprint card.Hours: MondayFriday, 3：00pm 6：00pm and Saturday Brunch: Saturday Lunch: MondayFriday from 10： 30am1：00pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday from 9：30am12：00am.可知，志愿者在厨房里的休息时间是 From 12：00am4： 00pm on Saturday &
5、Sunday。 4. B 推理判断题。根据第一段第一、二句 At UMOM New Day Centers, volunteers are the heart of our mission. We exist entirely through the generosity of individuals within the community.由此可知，打算提供免费服务的人可能对这篇文章感兴趣。 BHave you ever wondered when dogs first became “mans best friend” and the worlds favourite pet? If y
6、ou have them youre not alone. When and where dogs first began living sideside with humans are questions that have stirred hot debate among scientists. There are a few hard facts that all agree on. These include that dogs were once wolves and they were the first animal to be domesticated(驯养) by human
7、s. They came into lives some 15，000 years ago, before the dawn of agriculture.Beyond that, there is little agreement. The earliest bones found that are unquestionable dogs and not wolves date from 14，000 years ago. However, 30，000year old skulls have been discovered in France and Belgium that are no
8、t pure wolf and some scientists think could be dogs.With such puzzling evidence, many scientists are now turning to DNA to find out when and where dogs were first domesticated. In one research project, tens of thousands of blood samples have been taken from street dogs around the world. The plan is
9、to compare them with those of wolves. Its even possible to analyse DNA from ancient bones. Tiny pieces of the 30，000yearold skulls mentioned earlier are currently being studied, and another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan icefields evolved from Asian wolves, no
10、t American ones.Indeed, the ancient DNA may turn out to be more informative than the DNA of living dogs. Because dogs have accompanied humans around the world for thousands of years, their current distribution may tell us very little of their origins. This is why different groups of scientists belie
11、ve that dogs variously originated in eastern Asia, Mongolia, Siberia, Europe or Africa.But why were the animals domesticated in the first place? The most recent theory is that dogs domesticated themselves, initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food thrown out. Today, this is
12、 a way of life still shared by threequarters of a billion unowned dogs worldwide.5. Which is the only statement generally agreed on by scientists studying dogs?A. They originally were used as farm animals.B. They evolved from wolves found in Europe.C. They helped the development of agriculture.D. Th
13、ey were the first animal to be kept as pets.6. Why does the writer first mention the 30，000year old animals skulls?A. To show that dogs were much larger in the past.B. To prove that dogs developed from Asian wolves.C. To suggest that dogs may have evolved much earlier.D. To argue that dogs were firs
14、t kept in France and Belgium.7. How did scientists determine the origins of the ancient dogs found in Alaska?A. By examine the animals DNA.B. By analyzing the age of their bones.C. By studying the shape of their skulls.D. By comparing them with modern dogs.8. Why did dogs start living with humans?A.
15、 Because they were attracted by food.B. Because they were trapped by humans.C. Because they couldnt survive in the wild.D. Because they were trained to protect villages.【语篇解读】你曾经是否想过狗狗是在什么时候成为“人类最好的朋友”和“世界上最喜爱的宠物”的吗？这篇文章给你答案。5. D 细节理解题。根据第一段第四句话和第五句话可知，有一些事实是专家们都认可的，那就是狗曾经是狼，是第一种被人驯养成宠物的动物。6. C 细节理解
16、题。通过第二段第三句话中的 30，000 yearold skulls have been discovered in France and Belgium 可知，狗出现的时间可以追溯到 30，000 年前，早于14，000 年。7. A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句话中的 another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan icefields evolved from Asian wolves 可知是用 DNA检测的，故选 A。 8. A 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句话的 dogs
17、domesticated themselves, initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food thrown out 可知，狗的自我驯养是因为被村民扔出的食物所吸引。 CMany Shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers their first chance to experience “VR technology”. You may have entered one out of curiosity, or you may thi
18、nk it is just another piece of useless technology. Whatever (虚拟的) reality, is going to become a big part of our lives very soon. 2016 saw the introduction of many fancy products in the world of VR, including Microsofts HoloLens and Samsungs Gear VR. All of them offer an exciting look at the new real
19、ities and opportunities that VR brings. These, however, are the early days of a technology that is expected to go from strength to strength. And 2017 looks like it is going to be the year in which VR technology really takes off. For a start, using VR will become more normal in 2017. Microsoft and In
20、tel have already discussed their plans for simpler and less expensive VR headsets. “The idea of VR will stop being a scifi (sciencefiction) idea, and instead it will turn into an industry of real products used as ways to show off imagination.”said Andrew, a designer at US VR Company, Survios. It is
21、also expected that VR products will play a part in more common and reallife fields like fashion and film. For example, to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front row experience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in_the_flesh. Instead people will be able to enjoy the experie
22、nce by just wearing a VR headset at home. You can also expect VR mirrors and fittingrooms sooner rather than later. “This is an especially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences.”said Roy DeYoung from USbased marketing agency, PMX. As time goes on, there will be l
23、ess discussion about whether people will accept VR technology. It will simply be a discussion of when. 9. Why do many shopping malls have areas for VR experiences?A. To collect shoppers opinions. B. To meet the demands of shoppers. C. To entertain shoppers with new technology. D. To introduce the ne
24、w technology to shoppers. 10. What does the underlined phrase “in the flesh ”mean?A. in person B. in timeC. in line D. in order11. What can we know about VR products from the passage?A. They are not expensive at present. B. They are being used almost everywhere. C. They will meet more personal deman
25、ds. D. They wont be accepted for many years. 12. What may be the best title for the passage?A. VR Is Becoming Real B. VR Mirror Are ComingC. VR Takes over Fashion D. VR Meets Our Life Goal【语篇解读】本文是一篇科教类阅读，属于说明文，许多商场有特殊的区域让顾客体验 VR 技术，是为了向顾客介绍这种新的技术。VR 技术产品会满足更多个人需求，本文以此展开讲述，主要讲述了有关 VR 技术的应用以及一些 VR 产品
26、的用途和发展前景。9. D 推理判断题。根据第一段前两句话可知， 商场之所以有特殊的区域让顾客体验VR 技术，是为了向顾客介绍这种新的技术，故选 D。 10. A 词义猜测题。根据上文的 to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front row experience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in the flesh 可知，为了享受在时尚秀前排的氛围和能量，粉丝们不再需要亲自前往，故 in the flesh 意为“亲自”。11. C 推理判断题。根据第六段最后两
27、句话可知， VR 技术产品会满足更多个人需求。12. A 标题归纳的。阅读全文可知，本文主要讲述了有关 VR 技术的应用以及一些VR 产品的用途和发展前景。DLand Art, sometimes referred to as Earth Art or Earthworks, is a form of art which involves using physical landscapes to create art, taking art out of the museum and into the outside world. Modern Land Art movement really
28、 got going in the 1960s, when American artists began creating Land Art on a large scale. Today, works of modern Land Art can be seen all over the world, sometimes right alongside much older pieces of Land Art created by people who lived thousands of years ago.Land Art, which is not necessarily uncha
29、ngeable, can take a number of forms. For example, in 1970 Robert Smithson created the Spiral Jetty (螺旋状防波堤), made of a collection of stones and mud, in the Great Salt Lake. The American artist made a large jetty in a spiral shape which sticks out into the waters of the lake.Reshaping the landscape i
30、s a common characteristic of Land Art, which can be created by moving parts around. People can also add things to the environment to create Land Art, like salt, which is added to the Spiral Jetty. It is possible to use plants. In all cases, Land Art is immovable.Land Art is designed to gradually for
31、m, change, and eventually decay (衰落). Thats one of the biggest differences between Land Art and most of the art one sees in the museums. Some works of art can exist only for a few hours or days. Others are exposed to rain and wind so that they develop and decay over time, which is part of the attrac
32、tiveness in the eyes of the artists.13. What can be learned from the first paragraph?A. Land Art was the most popular art in the 1960s.B. Land Art aims to get people interested in nature.C. American artists were the first to create Land Art.D. People have been creating Land Art for thousands of year
33、s.14. What do we know about Robert Smithson?A. He is a great creative artist.B. He lives near the Great Salt Lake.C. He made the most famous Land Art.D. He was a pioneer in creating Land Art.15. One of the unique characteristics of Land Art lies in_A. it shows the extreme beauty of natureB. it devel
34、ops and decays gradually over timeC. it combines the landscapes around completelyD. it offers the artists a chance to get close to nature【语篇解读】本文为说明文。地景艺术开始于数千年之前，它与传统的艺术不同，主要使用泥土、石块等材料在户外制作艺术品。13. D 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，地景艺术的存在有几千年的历史了。 14. A 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，地景艺术可以采取多种形式。Robert Smithson 在大盐湖中用泥浆和石头制造
35、了螺旋状防波堤，由此可推知他是美国一位非常有创造力的艺术家。故选 A。15. B 细节理解题。由文章最后一句可知，地景艺术会随着时间的推移而发展和衰败。第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Health care is regarded as an important way to improve the health and wellbeing of people around the world. In many countries of the world, free health car
36、e is provided by the government. _16_Clearly, we all have to pay for this service through our taxes._17_ They say that people who take unnecessary risks should not receive this free health care. For example, people who join in risky activities such as skiing are more likely to have an accident. It h
37、as been suggested that these people should pay for any medical treatment they require._18_ Firmly, its difficult to say exactly what is risky and what is not. For example, not doing enough exercise is probably more risky than skiing in the long run. As a result, it isnt fair to give free health care
38、 to an inactive person and make the skier pay._19_ Clearly, these people should receive free medical treatment if they are hurt on the job.Finally, I would like to say that I think free health care is a good thing. I understand that the system is not perfectly fair because some people use it more th
39、an others. Besides, not all the medical treatment is really necessary for the health of the patient. The taxpayer should not have to pay the costs of such treatment._20_A. It offers plenty of money to run.B. Personally, I disagree with this point of view.C. However, some people think this is basical
40、ly unjust.D. This means that everybody has a chance to see a doctor.E. Free health care will decrease the economy of the country.F. Besides, firefighters take risks, but they are necessary risks.G. However, in my opinion, this is in a small price to pay for a healthier society.【语篇解读】这篇文章主要谈论了人们对政府提供
41、免费的医疗保健的看法。16. D 语义理解题。In many countries of the world, free health care is provided by the government.这里提到政府提供免费的医疗保健，选 D(这意味着每个人都有机会看医生。 )。17. C 语义理解题。根据 They say that people who take unnecessary risks should not receive this free health care.可知本段了一些反对的意见，即有些人认为从根本上说，这是不公平的，选 C。18. B 语义理解题。由 Firmly
42、, its difficult to say exactly what is risky and what is not.可知作者不同意这种观点，选 B。19. F 语义理解题。根据 Clearly, these people should receive free medical treatment if they are hurt on the job.可知设空处介绍了 these people 的具体身份，故 F 项“消防员冒险，但是他们必须冒险” 符合题意。20. G 语义理解题。根据 The taxpayer should not have to pay the costs of such treatment. 可知 G 项“然而依我看来，这是为了拥有一个更健康的社会所支付的很小的一部分代价”承接上文。
