1、1Unit 15 Learning李仕才【阅读理解】Last week,Google held a conference where the company announced what it had planned for the coming months.This year the company talked about combining mobile and search products with new services,better known as apps.Google AssistantGoogle Assistant is a service designed to
2、help users get things done.Using advanced technology,it can communicate as if it were a real person.For example,someone is standing in front of a sculpture and asks Google Assistant,“Who is the artist?”The service would know where the person asking the question is and what he or she is talking about
3、,providing the name of the sculptures artist as the answer.The service can also search a users photographs and videos.The user can ask to“search my photos for hugs.”Google Assistant then provides all of the images of individuals hugging.AlloGoogle is launching a new messaging app called Allo.The app
4、 uses your phone number so it is easy to connect with your friends.Within Allo,users can send text messages,photos,stickers and emoji images.Users can add photos and draw on photos within Allo.Google Assistant is available within Allo.Users can ask Google Assistant questions and get answers within t
5、he Allo app.For example,a user can ask,“When is my next appointment today?”and get the answer without leaving Allo.DuoDuo is Googles new video chat app.Duo is similar to Apples FaceTime,but available only as video and only on mobile devices.Duo can adjust the quality of a video based on the strength
6、 of the Internet signal.If the user has a weak Internet connection,the video will adjust to a lower quality so the chat can continue.2Android AutoGoogle has signed up over 40 car makers to offer Android Auto,the infotainment system for automobiles.Over 100 models of cars offer Android Auto.Google ex
7、pects this number to double by the end of the year.1.How can users interact with Google Assistant?A.Through short messages.B.By touching the screen.C.Through conversations.D.By body gestures.2.Which of the following is a function of“Allo”?A.Sending information.B.Replacing other apps.C.Collecting pho
8、tographs.D.Adjusting the video quality.3.What can users do with“Duo”?A.Video chat.B.Ask questions.C.Look through news.D.Draw on pictures.4.Which of the following has been designed for cars?A.Google Assistant.B.Android Auto.C.Allo.D.Duo.参考答案： 1.C; 2.A; 3.A; 4.B解析： 1.细节理解题。根据第一个小标题的 someone is standin
9、g in front of a sculpture and asks Google Assistant,“Who is the artist?”可知,用户是通过对话与其互动的。2.细节理解题。根据第二个小标题的 Within Allo,users can send text messages,photos,stickers and emoji images可知,该程序可以用来发送信息。33.细节理解题。根据第三个小标题的 but available only as video and only on mobile devices可知,该程序用作视频聊天。4.细节理解题。根据第四个小标题的 Go
10、ogle has signed up over 40 car makers to offer Android Auto,the infotainment system for automobiles可知,Android Auto 是专为汽车设计的软件。完形填空Sophia was a saleswoman，who drove all over the city five days a week.When all the freeway lanes were at a dead stop，she would drive quickly along the emergency lane.While
11、 driving she usually _1_ on her cell phone，drank a soda or ate a sandwich.Her hands，legs，and mouth were always _2_ while she was driving.Last night she got _3_ in Friday evening rush hour.She was going to be _4_ for her date.She was already _5_ when things seemed to be getting worse and all the traf
12、fic stopped.Sophia drove _6_ over to the emergency lane.Soon she saw the red flashing lights in the mirror.She had to _7_ her car.A goodlooking officer walked up.“Officer，Im pregnant.I have constant morning sickness.Im just trying to get to the nearest store to buy my _8_ ” She looked at the officer
13、 with _9_ eyes.He looked at her pitifully，then said _10_ “Okay，maam.Take the first exit you come to.I hope youll be feeling better.”The officer walked back to his car and Sophia drove on.This was the second time that the _11_ had worked for her.She had one more thing to do before she got home.She ha
14、d to mail a package.When she got to the shopping mall at 7 pm，no parking was _12_，except for the handicapped(残疾人的) space.Sophia drove right into it.It would only be a minute，and she told _13_All she had to do was _14_ the mailbox store，get the package _15_，and pay the clerk.Fortunately，there was no
15、_16_ in the store.Everything was done so _17_ that she was whistling while she walked back，out to her car.Then she stopped _18_There was an envelope on the windshield.She opened it slowly.She knew _19_ it was，but not how much it was.She screamed when she saw the _20_A dog started barking.【解题导语】 本文是一
16、篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在晚上回家的途中发生在女推销4员 Sophia身上的事情。1A.depended BtalkedCcarried DsoldB 解析：她在开车时通常打电话、喝苏打汽水或吃三明治。talk (to sb.) on ones cell phone意为“用手机(和某人)通话” ，符合句意。 depend依赖；carry 携带；sell卖。2A.full BopenCbusy DfreeC 解析：根据上文中的on her cell phone, drank a soda or ate a sandwich可知，在开车时她的手、腿和嘴巴总是闲不住(busy)。full 满的；op
17、en 打开的；free 自由的，免费的。3A.hurt BpunishedCannoyed DstuckD 解析：昨晚她遇上了周五晚上的交通高峰期。get stuck in意为“陷入” ，符合语境。hurt 伤害；punish 惩罚；annoy 使生气。4A.late BreadyCexcited DmadA 解析：根据上文的 Last night she got _ in Friday evening rush hour.可知，她约会要迟到(late)了。ready 准备好了；excited 兴奋的；mad 发疯的。5A.satisfied BangryCexhausted DcalmB 解
18、析：根据下文的 when things seemed to be getting worse and all the traffic stopped可知，就在事情似乎变得更糟糕，所有的交通都停止的时候，她已经生气(angry)了。satisfied 满意的；exhausted 筋疲力尽的；calm 冷静的。6A.immediately BunwillinglyCguiltily DgratefullyA 解析：根据上文的 she would drive quickly along the emergency lane可知，她立即(immediately)将车开上应急车道。unwillingly
19、 不愿意地；guiltily 有罪地；gratefully感激地。7A.discard BstartCstop DspeedC 解析：根据上文的 Soon she saw the red flashing lights in the mirror.可知，她不得不将车停下(stop)。discard 丢弃，抛弃；start 开始；speed 加速。8A.gas Bticket5Cpackage DmedicineD 解析：根据上文的 I have constant morning sickness.可知，她说她只是想到最近的商店买点儿药(medicine)。gas 气体；ticket 票；pac
20、kage 包裹。9A.proud BinnocentCaddicted DaggressiveB 解析：根据上文的 Im just trying to get to the nearest store to buy my _可知，她用无辜的(innocent)眼神望着那名警察。proud 骄傲的；addicted 有瘾的；aggressive 好斗的，侵略性的。10A.softly BrudelyCstrictly DskepticallyA 解析：根据上文的 He looked at her pitifully可知，他满怀同情地看着她，温和地(softly)说：“那行，夫人。走你到达的第一个
21、出口吧。我希望你会好起来。 ”rudely粗鲁地；strictly 严格地；skeptically 怀疑地。11A.officer BdriverCexcuse DmistakeC 解析：根据上文的 Officer，Im pregnant.I have constant morning sickness.可知，这是那个借口(excuse)第二次奏效了。12A.adoptable BaccessibleCavailable DacceptableC 解析：根据下文的 Sophia drove right into it.可知，当她晚上 7点钟到达购物中心的时候，除了残疾人专区之外，已经没有可供使
22、用的(available)泊车位了。adoptable可以采纳的；accessible 可接近的；acceptable 可接受的。13A.herself Bthe guardCthe worker Dthe clerkA 解析：她告诉自己，只会停一分钟。反身代词 herself在此作 told的宾语。tell herself告诉她自己；the guard 保安；the worker 工人；the clerk 职员。14A.take out Brun intoCget out Dpush intoB 解析：她要做的就是跑进(run into)邮局，将包裹称重，并付线给工作人员。take out拿
23、出；get out 出来；push into 挤进。15A.paid BboughtCrepaired DweighedD 解析：根据上文的 she had to mail a package可知，她要邮局里的人给包裹称重量(get the package weighed)。616A.car BpoliceCline DserviceC 解析：根据上文语境可知，她所要做的就是跑进邮局、将包裹让人称重，然后给工作人员付费。幸运的是，不需要排队(line)。17A.quietly BslowlyCstrangely DquicklyD 解析：根据下文的 that she was whistling
24、 while she walked back可知，一切都做得很快(quickly)以至于她往回走向汽车时竟吹起了口哨。quietly 安静地；slowly 慢慢地；strangely 奇怪地。18A.whistling BdrivingCthinking DtalkingA 解析：根据上文的 that she was whistling while she walked back可知，她停止了吹口哨(whistle)。19A.how BwhatCwhy DthatB 解析：她知道那是什么，但她不知道是多少。knew 后面是宾语从句，宾语从句缺少表语，用 what引导。20A.letter Ba
25、mountCorder DinvitationB 解析：根据上文 but not how much it was可知，当她看到罚单上的数额(amount)时，她尖叫起来。语法填空A triathlon (三项全能运动 ) is a sports event which combines three sports, 1._ (typical) running, biking, and swimming.During a triathlon, athletes finish all three sports without stopping 2._ (beat) the clock.People
26、of all ages and sizes can compete in triathlons.But much like other sports events, a lot of professional 3._ (compete) rule the triathlon world.In addition, many triathlons 4._ (hold) to benefit charity, much like marathons.The modern triathlon appeared in California in 5._ 1970s. It usually begins
27、with the swimming, 6._ (follow) by cycling, and finally running.A triathlon tests the endurance (忍耐力) and speed of an athlete, as well as his or her ability to keep energy and focus 7._ the race as a whole.A triathlon competes against a clock, rather than against 7other athletes.A variation of the t
28、riathlon is a relay triathlon, 8._ a different athlete completes each stage.The swimming stage takes place in a lake or the open ocean.As soon as athletes come out from the water, they change into cycling at the 9._ (fast) speed to save time.After cycling, the athletes change shoes to run.The course
29、 is considered complete once the athletes 10._ (cross) the finish line.【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了三项全能运动是怎样的一项运动。1typically 解析：考查副词。三项全能运动是一种包含三项运动的体育比赛，通常是赛跑、骑自行车和游泳。typically“通常” 。2to beat 解析：考查非谓语动词。在三项全能运动中，为提前完成任务，运动员需要毫不停歇地完成所有的三项运动。根据句意可知，此处应用不定式作目的状语。3competitors 解析：考查名词。空处位于形容词 professional后、谓语动词rule前，故
30、要用名词。再根据句意“但是就像其他体育赛事一样，很多专业的参赛者掌控着三项全能运动领域”及前面的“a lot of”可知，此处要用表示人的名词competitor“参赛者” ，且要用其复数形式。4are held 解析：考查时态和语态。此处描述的是现在的一般情况，要用一般现在时；此外，主语 many triathlons与 hold之间是被动关系，故用被动语态。5the 解析：考查冠词。现代三项全能运动于 20世纪 70年代出现在加利福尼亚。表示“在世纪年代”时要用定冠词 the，这是固定用法。6followed 解析：考查非谓语动词。它通常从游泳开始，接着是骑自行车，最后是赛跑。swimmi
31、ng 与 follow“跟随”之间是逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词。7on 解析：考查介词。focus on 是固定词组，意为“集中注意力或精力于” 。8where 解析：考查定语从句引导词。三项全能运动的一种变化形式是接力三项全能运动，在这个运动中不同的运动员完成各自的部分。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作地点状语，先行词是 a relay triathlon，故填 where。9fastest 解析：考查形容词最高级。为了节省时间，运动员从水里一出来就以最快的速度改骑自行车。根据空前的“the”和空后的“to save time”可看出，此处要填fast的最高级形式
32、。10have crossed 解析：考查时态。根据常识可知，选手要在冲过终点线之后才能算完成比赛。故此处要用现在完成时。、七选五Traveling alone gives you the freedom to create your own schedule and do as 8you please. 1. For example，a travel partner can provide practical support and share in the rewards of firsthand experience with unfamiliar locations and cultu
33、res.Here are several tips to find a travel partner who will improve your journey.2 Traveling should be fun.When you are on a trip，you will want to do lots of activities that you enjoy.Preferably，your companion will want to do the same things as you.Discuss financial plans.Before you travel，you shoul
34、d plan a budget. 3. You dont want to be planning an expensive getaway at the same time your friend is looking for budget travel.Have an honest conversation.If you are thinking about traveling with a companion，take some time to have an open discussion.Schedule a time to sit down and talk.Try saying，
35、“I know weve talked about the idea of traveling through Europe together.Lets have a coffee this week and actually talk that through.” 4. You should also talk about your travel style.Find someone who is flexible.Choose a travel partner who can adjust. 5. Maybe it will rain on the day you planned to v
36、isit the Grand Canyon.Or you might not be able to get reservations at that French restaurant youve been dying to try.ALook for someone with common interests.BYou should discuss your goals for the trip.CTravel with a friend who is pretty easygoing.DBut traveling with a partner has its benefits，too.EM
37、ake sure that you are on the same page concerning money.FTry to meet your new travel partner in person before your trip.GNo matter how carefully you plan your trip，it is likely that something will go wrong.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何找到一个很好的旅伴。1D 解析：根据空后句子“For example，a travel partner can provide practic
38、al support and share in the rewards of firsthand experience”可知，空处谈论的是和旅伴一起旅行有关的，而空前讲述的是独自旅行，上下文之间存在转折关系。所以 D选项正确。2A 解析：根据空处所在位置可知，此处为段落主题句。根据本段最后一句可知，最好和你的旅伴有共同的兴趣，所以 A选项正确。3E 解析：根据本段中的关键词“financial plans”“plan a budget”和“budget travel”可知，选项 E中的“on the same page concerning money”与此内容相呼应，所以选 E。4B 解析：
39、根据本段主题句“进行诚实的谈话”可知，此段的核心话题是“谈话” ；又根据空后的“You should also talk about your travel style.”可知，你还需要和你的旅伴讨论你们的旅行方式。选项 B中的关键词“discuss your goals”与此呼应，所以选 B。5G 解析：本段主题句是“找到一个头脑灵活的旅伴” 。根据空后的例子可知，在旅行中会突然出现意想不到的事情。G 选项中的“carefully you plan your trip”和“go wrong”与此照应，所以选 G。9、短文改错Most people directly link senior h
40、igh school life with plenty of stress and endless homeworks.However, some interested activities indeed contribute to reduce the pressure.Last week the entertainment department of our Student Union organized the activity in which each class shoot a short movie.Our class chose a story setting in World
41、 War ，that showed the preciousness of peace.I think this process was a good lesson that taught to me how to strike a balance between studying or relaxation.Now I am determined than ever to treasure everything I have and fight for my future.【答案】 Most people directly link senior high school life with
42、plenty of stress and endless .However, some activities indeed contribute to homeworkshomework interestedinterestingthe pressure.Last week the entertainment department of our Student Union reducereducingorganized activity in which each class a short movie.Our class chose a thean shootshotstory in Wor
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44、为不可数名词，没有复数形式。 第二处：interestedinteresting。考查形容词。interesting 修饰物，意为“有趣的” ；根据该句中的名词 activities可知答案；interested 修饰人，意为“感兴趣的” 。第三处：reducereducing。考查动名词。该句中短语“contribute to”中的 to为介词，后接动名词。第四处：thean。考查不定冠词。根据语境可知，该处泛指“一次活动” ，故用不定冠词。第五处：shootshot。考查动词的时态。根据该句的时间状语“Last week”可知，该句陈述的事情发生在过去，故用一般过去时。第六处：settin
45、gset。考查过去分词。a story 和 set之间为动宾关系，表示“以二战为背景的故事” ，故用过去分词作后置定语。第七处：thatwhich。考查关系代词。分析该句结构可知，该句为非限制性定语从句，关系词指代前面的 a story，在从句中作主语，故用 which。10第八处：删除 to。考查固定用法。teach 为及物动词，后直接加宾语，不需要接 to。teach sb.sth.为固定用法，意为“教某人” 。第九处：or 改为 and。考查连词。该处表示在学习和放松之间取得平衡。between.and.意为“在和之间” 。第十处：在 am后加 more。考查比较级。根据该句中的 than可知，该处应用比较级。
