选修7unit2练习.doc

选修7 Unit 2 Robots
一、单句语法填空
1．______________ (pile)the fallen leaves in the yard，the cleaner left with a smile.
2．If you ________ (obey)the law，you would be punished.
3．After ________ (divorce)her husband，she swore never to marry again.
4．It's surprising that he ________ (desire)so much money.
5．Before driving into the city，you are required to get your car________ (wash)．
6．This new medicine ________ (test)out on the animals for several times so far.
7．With the old people and young children________ (leave)alone at home，more and more peasants come to big cities to make a fortune.
8．She was very beautiful but she did not like____________(envy)by so many people.
9．Tim refused ____________(accompany)by his father when he went for a haircut.
10．Often the robots would favour designs that were________ (grand)than their owners wanted.
二．完成句子
1.如果你想让我陪你，请告诉我，我随时都有时间。(accompany)
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2.为了成为一名合格的志愿者，我做了充分准备。(have sb. done)
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3.我们不允许机器人伤害人类，这是一个原则。(it is a law…)
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4.我们没能提前完成任务，真感到惭愧。(It's a pity that...)
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5.在海边住着一位老渔夫。(there lives...)
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6．他们被单独留在房子里已经好几天了。(leave alone)
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三、阅读理解
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At Aizo Chuo Hospital in Japan, employees greet newcomers, guide patients to and from the surgery area，and print out maps of the hospital for confused visitors. They don't take lunch breaks or even get paid. Why? They're robots!
Robots have long worked in factories, helping to build cars and electronic appliances. But today's robots don't just do the jobs of people－they actually look and act a lot like people.
Kansei, a robot from Japan, has a plastic face covering 19 movable parts. The robot can make 36 facial expressions in response to different words. Kansei shakes in fear at the word “war” and smiles when it hears the word “dinner”．
Researchers in Europe are going even further with iCub, a “baby” robot. They are teaching it to speak and hold conversations.
The ability to interact is crucial for robots that will one day work closely with humans, says robotics professor ChrisAtkeson. “This will require robots to understand what you say and how you are feeling and respond with appropriate emotions，” he told WR News.
Japanese scientist Minoru Asada agrees. He is building a robot called CB2 that acts like a real baby. “Right now, it only goes，‘Ah, ah.’ But as we develop its learning function, it will start saying more complex sentences and moving on its own，” Asada says. “Next generation robots need to be able to learn and develop by themselves.”
Intelligent robot will become more important in the future, as populations age and the number of human workers declines in many countries. “We're going to have many more old people and not enough young people to care for them，”says robot researcher Matthew Mason. “Technology can help the old people live at home longer, instead of going to nursing homes.”
1．What are some jobs robots already perform according to the passage?
A．Greeting customers, producing factory goods, performing surgery.
B．Building cars, driving passengers, providing directions.
C．Giving advice, answering customer questions, planning events.
D．Producing factory goods, building cars, greeting customers.
2．What is the function of the second paragraph?
A．To describe the functions of modern robots.
B．To predict the future uses of robots.
C．To explain how a robot works.
D．To define what a robot is.
3．How would the Kansei robot probably respond to the word “fire”？
A．Use language to warn nearby humans.
B．Produce a worried look on its face.
C．Activate an automatic fire alarm.
D．Back up its memory files.
4．Asada believes the next step for robots will be to develop 　________　.
A．the ability to understand human commands
B．the capacity to interact with humans
C．the ability to learn independently
D．the willingness to work together
B
Most artists have a favorite material they like to work with. For 28­year­old Kristen Alice, it happens to be garbage. The eco­friendly designer uses her incredible talent to transform garbage like empty drink bottles and candy wrappers into charming dresses that sell for thousands of dollars.
Kristen says the idea came to her after she saw how much waste she and her three college roommates generated on a daily basis. The Fine Arts student began to dream about transforming the deserted bags and packages into beautiful garments.
Her first dress made from plastic bags and rolled magazines was strange, fun and even charming. However, she only made it to test her creativity.
The young designer did not consider starting a commercial venture(企业)until she spent a week working at Couture Fashion Week in New York City. There she observed the excitement generated by new and vintage(复古的)looks and decided to see if her unusual idea would result in as much enthusiasm. She began by creating a line of 12 garbage­inspired dresses. They were a huge success.
Today her company that has offices in Palm Beach, Florida and New York City, produces a wide variety of dresses ranging from cocktail dresses to ball gowns (礼服)．Kristen, of course, doesn't search garbage cans for her material anymore. Instead, she seeks it from companies that have produced more than they need and are planning to throw away the extras.
However, if you think the garbage­inspired dresses come cheap, think again. The price for ready­made creations retails(零售)from $500 to $1,500.Though that may appear expensive, the designer says she has no shortage of customers. In fact she now even has garbage­inspired clothing for men that includes jackets, ties, trousers and even board shorts! While most of the clothes are strong enough to resist multiple wears, whether they can be cleaned is a little unclear.
1．What made Kristen think of using trash as her favorite material?
A．Her poor living conditions at college.
B．The education from her parents not to waste anything useful.
C．Her roommates' advice of using garbage to replace ordinary material.
D．Her consciousness of environmental protection and trained eyes.
2．Kristen decided to start a commercial venture because ________.
A．she just wanted to test her creativity
B．she was inspired by the enthusiasm caused by new and vintage dresses
C．she was driven by the huge profits brought by new fashion
D．she found there were no unique­looking but affordable clothes in New York
3．The last two paragraphs are mainly about ________.
A．the success of Kristen's career
B．the advantages and disadvantages of the garbage­inspired clothing
C．what clothing Kristen mainly designed
D．where Kristen got garbage for her clothing
4．What is the best title of the passage?
A．New Use of Garbage
B．A New Trend of Fashion
C．A Talented and Ambitious Fashion Designer
D．Transforming Trash into Wonderful Garments
四.完形填空
Millions of people seek help from psychologists in part because they feel different from others. But a __1__Andrew Erlich says that everyone is a freak(怪物) in some way. Erlich __2__for acceptance of differences in his book “The Long Shadows” about an uncle, Jake Erlich, who overcame prejudice, depression and __3__caused by his extreme height.
“Most of us have something that we are embarrassed about. It is like an invisible clubfoot (畸形足). But for Jake, it was __4__.Everybody saw it，”said Andrew. As a clinical psychologist，Andrew Erlich helps patients who see themselves as freaks. First, he tells them about his uncle. “Here is a man that __5__ the difficulties, and he does it not by __6__ who he is, but by embracing(拥抱) who he is 　__7__　and expressing it in the visual __8__and in his performances，”he said.
Erlich's __9__tells about how Jake toured with the circus and then, after suffering temporary blindness, __10__sculpture and painting. “He found__11__through creativity. I am__12__　 interested in the creative process in the people that I see, and I use Jake as an example, and I 　__13__them his paintings，” said Erlich.
“Jake really wanted to do something __14__. You see a scene and your __15__ come through as you see and feel it, and you believe he painted it from different __16__，” said Erlich.“People were 　__17__of human differences, and they would __18__walls to protect themselves from those differences and those walls that __19__us are very dangerous，”he said.
Erlich hopes that his uncle's story will help readers __20__themselves and fulfill their dreams.
1．A. physician　　　B. painter C．writer D．psychologist
2．A. argue B．disagrees C．prepares D．publishes
3．A. disappointment B．loss C．pain D．illness
4．A. pleasant B．visible C．sick D. widespread
5．A. fears B．overlooks C．overcomes D．rejects
6．A. avoiding B．admitting C．recognizing D. imagining
7．A. tightly B．quickly C．bravely D. easily
8．A. books B．arts C．actions D．habits
9．A. clinic B．book C．painting D．experiment
10．A. gave up B．thought over C．figured out D．took up
11．A. freedom B．health C．pressure D．sorrow
12．A. seldom B．rarely C．quite D．nearly
13．A. explain B．count C．draw D．show
14．A. suddenly B．differently C．happily D．simply
15．A. emotions B．possessions C．talents D．abilities
16．A. colors B．books C．lights D．angles
17．A. aware B．tire C．confident D．frightened
18．A. build B．destroy C．remove D．break
19．A. prevent B．separate C．withdraw D．threaten
20．A. recover B．upgrade C．accept D．learn
五.短文改错
The old saying “The early bird catches the worm” show us the importance of planning, working hard and trying constant. To achieve outstanding results, the most people must plan ahead and work diligently to overcome all kind of difficulties.
That has been my own experience, either. When I first started at high school，I seldom passed my exams, so I never prepared well. Later, my teacher, Mr Black, advised me plan everything in advance. She asked me to study hard as well. After a year of putting his advice onto practice，I can now easily pass all my exams.
There are no shortcuts to succeed.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你急需购买一些适合你自己阅读水平的英文小说，希望得到你的英国朋友Peter的帮助，请你给他写一封邮件。内容包括：
1. 说明书籍要求；
2. 期望代为购买；
3. 询问支付方式；
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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书面表达：
Dear Peter,
I desperately need some novels by contemporary authors for my English study. Finding them unavailable in Chins, I’m writing to ask you to buy some for me.
Considering my English level, preference is given to those easy to comprehend. Besides, aimed having a good command of English culture, the novels need to offer a window into English history and society by presenting the story in a vivid way. If convenient , please help me buy some. I am wondering if you could have the books delivered to me once you purchase them. If so, you are requested to inform me how you prefer to receive the money.
Your earliest reply would be highly appreciated.
Yours,
Li Hua

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