1、- 1 -Unit 2 Robots(建议用时：35 分钟)阅读理解A(2019南宁二中、柳州高中联考)The Little Singers of Paris in SuzhouDate：Nov30 7：30 pm.Venue：Zhangjiagang Poly TheaterPrice：30480 yuanThe boys choir Les Petits Chanteurs la Croix de Bois was created in 1907 and is now famous worldwideEach world tour is a huge successThe choriste
2、rs are between 9 and 15 years old and are proud of their choirs long history of over 100 years and are still fulfilling childhood dreamsThey have to leave their families in order to be part of this extraordinary adventure: traveling，sharing their passion for singing and enabling others to discover t
3、he joy of music.Harlequino： On to FreedomDate：Nov1920 7：30 pm.Venue：Beijing Comedy TheaterPrice：80680 yuanThe drama discusses the true essence(本质) of art with the humor of Italian improvisational(即兴的) comedyThe performers discuss the purpose of art，reflect on how history is written and survey what i
4、s funny and what needs to be liberated.Plastic FantasticMimirichi in ShanghaiDate：Nov17 7：30 pm.Venue：Shanghai Daning TheaterPrice：100380 yuanFour Ukrainian “kidult” comedians decide to throw a wild party using plastic of all shapes and colors Plastic Fantastic delivers a series of short comic stori
5、es that mix improvisation，pantomime， clown art and sound to draw you into their crazy world.The Collection of American Modern Dance from Paul Taylor- 2 -Date：Nov1920 7：30 pm.Venue: National Center for the Performing ArtsPrice: 100480 yuanPaul Taylor, one of the most accomplished artists this nation
6、has ever produced, has continued to shape Americas homegrown art of modern dance since he became a professional dancer and pioneering choreographer in 1954Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30，1954That modest performance marked the beginning of a half
7、century of unrivaled creativity, and in the decades that followed, MrTaylor became a cultural icon and one of the historys most celebrated artists, hailed(向致敬) as part of the pantheon that created American dance.【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个世界上著名的演出及其团队的基本情况。1Tourists are likely to appreciate American moder
8、n dance in _ ABeijing Comedy TheaterBShanghai Daning TheaterCZhangjiagang Poly TheaterDNational Center for the Performing ArtsD 解析：细节理解题。根据标题 The Collection of American Modern Dance from Paul Taylor 及下文中的“Venue：National Center for the Performing Arts”可知，想要观赏美国现代舞蹈的游客可以去国家大剧院。venue 意为“举行场所”。2Which of
9、 the following may appeal to those who are crazy about short comic stories?A Les Petits Chanteurs la Croix de Bois.BItalian improvisational comedy.C Plastic Fantastic.D Harlequino: On to Freedom.C 解析：细节理解题。根据文中的“ Plastic Fantastic delivers a series of short comic stories”可知， Plastic Fantastic 对于那些对短
10、喜剧故事感兴趣的人有吸引力。 3With the cheapest admission ticket, tourists can have access to the performance _.Aon Nov30 Bon Nov20Con Nov19 Don Nov17- 3 -A 解析：细节理解题。通过比较文中介绍的这四种表演的入场票价格可知，The Little Singers of Paris 的表演有价格最低的入场票，根据此部分中的“Nov30 7：30 pm”可知，应选 A 项。B(2019安徽重点中学盟校联考)Some of the questions you ask your
11、human resources (HR) (人力资源) department could soon be answered by, well, nonhumans.Thats the concept behind Talla, a Bostonarea startup that has developed a chatbot(一种聊天程序 ) to do some of the tasks that HR departments carry out, including explaining company policy, surveying employees, collecting inf
12、ormation or training new hiresThe Talla bot operates inside enterprise group messaging software, such as Slack, HipChat or Microsoft Teams, which has increasingly become an alternative to email as a method of digital communication within companiesSome 1， 200 companies have brought in Talla, about a
13、quarter of whom use the service regularly, said Tallas founder Rob May.Robots promise to be a violent force in the global economySome scientists expect they will undoubtedly replace lowwage workers, such as drivers and factory laborAs artificial intelligence continues to become more developed, robot
14、s may eventually do work instead of humans in many fieldsAlready, bots are being employed in fields as varied as law, journalism, medicine and engineering.Does that mean HR will depend only on bots? Maybe, but not for several decades, predicts MayIn fact, he says the introduction of chatbots to HR a
15、llows the human staff to focus on tasks that require a greater degree of intellect.“Whats actually going to happen is that youre going to allow the HR department to be more human by automating(使自动化) a lot of their repeated work，” he said“HR spends a lot of time doing these lowlevel, monotonous tasks
16、，” May continued “What youll find is that more of the work that does not need communicating with other humans is the kind of work that will be automated”【解题导语】 本文是一篇科普说明文，主要介绍了 Rob May 的公司 Talla 开发的聊天程序，它用来帮助人力资源部做那些重复性的、不需要与人交流的单调工作。- 4 -4What do we know about chatbots?AThey can increase human staf
17、fs intelligence.BThey help companies advance their service.CThey are welcomed in many companies.DThey will get less and less human.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Some 1，200 companies have brought in Talla.regularly”可知 Talla 开发的 chatbot 被很多公司运用。5What will HR do according to May?AUse chatbots instead of robots.BC
18、ommunicate more with chatbots.CLet chatbots replace them completely soon.DFree themselves from less significant tasks.D 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“the introduction of chatbots to HR allows the human staff to focus on tasks that require a greater degree of intellect”和最后一段中的“What youll find is that more of th
19、e work that does not need communicating with other humans is the kind of work that will be automated”可知，Rob May 认为人力资源部的那些任务难度相对小的、重复性的、不需要与人交流的、不太重要的工作会自动化，这样人力资源部的人就可以抽身去做其他更有意义的工作。 6What does the underlined word “monotonous” in the last paragraph probably mean?AHard. BBoring.CHopeless. DWorthless
20、.B 解析：词义猜测题。本句前一句谈到通过自动化，人力资源部就无需再做那些重复性的工作。结合该段，由于是重复性的、无需与他人交流的工作，故可推知这些工作“单调乏味”。故选 B 项。7What does the text mainly focus on?AChatbots role and HR.BRobots and chatbots.CHRs heavy work.DChatbots future.A 解析：主旨大意题。本文主要讲了 Rob May 的公司 Talla 开发的聊天程序 chatbot运用到了人力资源行业，帮助做一些人力资源行业中单调乏味的工作。因此选 A。七选五- 5 -(2
21、019甘肃重点中学第一次联考)Coming facetoface with your inadequacies(缺点) can be painful, to say the least1_ It even makes you question yourselfYour kneejerk reaction may be to get defensive or even dismiss the critique entirelyBut handling negative feedback with grace will not only make you look gracious, but it
22、 could ultimately help you grow as a personHeres how to do it.1Be objective about the criticismBefore you jump to conclusions and begin to challenge the other persons opinion, take a step back and look at it objectively.Next time you get a bad review, dont immediately allow your emotions to get the
23、better of you, but rather, take a moment to consider whether the criticism is at all accurate2_2Avoid unnecessary conflictIf you decide that the point is valid, it may be hard to takeIn your discomfort, you may feel the urge to criticize the other person angrily and defend yourself3_3Be open to the
24、idea of change4_ And it may be because of a concept called “cognitive dissonance” that can prevent us from changing even when thats what we need most.4Ask questionsIf youre open to using the criticism as a springboard to improvement, you will likely need more information5_ Your emotions will be runn
25、ing high, and you may not be particularly receptive to extra informationHowever, when you feel ready, it could be worth revisiting the subject with the person who criticized youEven if you dont agree with their advice, thank them and promise to consider it.AMost of us are pretty stubborn.BThere is n
26、o doubt that change is necessary.CBut its best to avoid getting into an argument.DBeing sensitive to criticism leads you nowhere.EIt challenges the way you believe people see you.FGive yourself a chance to really take in the information and evaluate it.GThe initial moment you hear it may not be the
27、best time to ask for more - 6 -details.【解题导语】 听到别人对你的批评也许会很痛苦，但是如果优雅地处理这些问题，自己将变得更好。1E 解析：根据空后一句话可知，空处与下一句是递进关系，E 项“这会挑战你认为别人看待你的方式”，所以 E 项符合语境。2F 解析：根据空前的“dont immediately allow your emotions to get the better of you, but rather, take a moment to consider whether the criticism is at all accurate”可知
28、，空处应讲给自己一个机会真正吸收这些信息并对其进行评估。故 F 项符合语境。3C 解析：根据该段小标题“2Avoid unnecessary conflict”可知，C 项“但是最好避免陷入争吵”符合语境。4A 解析：根据空后的“And it may be because of a concept called cognitive dissonance that can prevent us from changing even when thats what we need most”及本段小标题可知，A 项“我们大部分人都很倔强”符合语境。5G 解析：根据空后的“Your emotions
29、 will be running high, and you may not be particularly receptive to extra information ”并结合上文可知，空处应讲最开始听到批评时不适合问更多的细节，故 G 项符合语境。语法填空(2019南昌第二次模拟测试)In August I spent two weeks working at the Sauraha day care centerI found working with the children very rewarding, as I believed I was making a 1_ (diffe
30、r) to the childrens lives and futureWhen I arrived in Kathmandu, it was the start of the Chitwan Elephant Festival and I thanked the staff for changing all previous 2_ (timetable), and helping me to experience the culture of the festival, 3_ I enjoyed greatly.4_ my stay in Chitwan I experienced elep
31、hant rides, washing elephants and I was lucky enough 5_ (watch) a rare onehorned rhino(犀牛) calf and its mother, as well as 6_ variety of other wild birds and animals.The staff were very helpful, making sure that I was having fun and taking good care of 7_(I)When I first arrived in Nepal and 8_(greet
32、) by the staff, I could really sense that this was an organisation which is devoted to 9_(assist) others and that really shone throughWhen I was with them, they were always thinking of different ways - 7 -to 10_(hopeful) help more local people and it was wonderful to see them so fond of helping othe
33、rsSo if you are looking for a memorable, fantastic experience to help others less fortunate than us, then I certainly recommend the project.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在尼泊尔工作时的一段愉快的经历。1difference 解析：考查名词。“我”相信“我”正影响着这些孩子的生活和未来。make a difference 是固定搭配，表示“有作用，有影响”。2timetables 解析：考查名词复数。此处表示“更改之前所有的时间安排”，time
34、table 是可数名词并结合空前的“all”可知，空处应填其复数形式。3which 解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是 the culture of the festival，指物，且从句缺少宾语，故填 which。4During 解析：考查介词。空后的 stay 是名词，意为“停留，逗留”，在 stay 等表示行为要持续一段时间的名词之前，常用 during 而不用 in。during 表示“在期间”。5to watch 解析：考查非谓语动词。“be形容词enoughto do sth.”是常用结构，表示“足够做某事”，其中不定式短语作状语。6a 解析：
35、考查冠词。此处表示“其他各种各样的野生鸟类和动物”。a variety of “各种各样的”为固定搭配。7myself 解析：考查反身代词。that 引导的从句中主语是 I，taking good care of的宾语指的就是主语 I，故此处要用 I 的反身代词 myself。8was greeted 解析：考查动词的时态和语态。此处表示“当我第一次到达尼泊尔并受到员工欢迎的时候”，描述过去发生的事情要用一般过去时。I 与 greet 之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态。9assisting 解析：考查非谓语动词。be devoted to doing sth.是固定搭配，表示“致力于做某事”，其中 to 是介词，后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语。10hopefully 解析：考查副词。修饰形容词、副词、动词时应用副词。hopefully 表示“怀有希望地”。- 8 -
