1、Unit 1The mass media Section AWelcome to the unit & Reading.单句语法填空1.Environmentalists say a (criticize) factor in the citys pollution is its population.2.The proposals deserve support as they give (prior) to the needs of children.3.No (conclude) should be drawn before all the facts are brought to li
2、ght.4.I admire my father,and his work fills me with awe and (curious).5.They call for assurances that the government is committed its education policy.6.Rescuers were still working their way towards the (trap) men.7. (construct) of the office building will begin as soon as preparations are completed
3、.8.Youd better give us (fact) evidence of the case as much as possible.9.The hospital has a (commit) to provide the best possible medical care.10.Do you know how it comes that he is always so busy?.短语填空dozens of,put out,to sum up,for instance,in terms of,rely on,vary from.to.,be committed to,come ab
4、out,bring.to light1.We had no idea there was such a thing going on until the interview it .2.,our customs have their value and are an important part of our culture.3.When my mother woke up,she didnt know what had .4.Bad weather has caused flight cancellations over the holiday weekend.5.The conceptio
5、ns and practices of child education culture culture.6.If you want to get ahead in life,you must achieving your dreams.7.She was rushing around madly trying to the fire.8.He stands out from all his fellows competence.9.There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving,training tigers,fire fighting and
6、 so on.10.Most working women parents to help them look after their children.完成句子1.我刚要锁门,这时突然意识到我把门上的钥匙忘到餐桌上了。I I realized that I had left the key to the door on the kitchen table.2.大家认为,他们在开会前已经讨论了这个问题。They the problem before the meeting.3.约翰没锁门就匆忙地跑了出去。John rushed out in a hurry, .4.你认为在做决定时听取别人的意见
7、是可取的吗?Do you think others advice when making decisions?5.那个老人有三个女儿,都是医生。The old man has three daughters, are doctors.阅读理解A主题语境:人与自我语篇类型:记叙文I did an experiment last week.No,nothing involving test tubes or beakers (烧杯).Instead,I experimented with not watching the news right before I went to bed.This i
8、s a long-time habit of mine so its probably not surprising that the first couple of nights I got a little twitchy when news time rolled around and I wasnt watching.To distract myself,I went to bed a little earlier and read.Wow,what a treat that was!I love to read but I dont always make the time for
9、it so this felt quite luxurious.On the nights I didnt read,I spent a little extra time petting my dog,Henry.He loved it.Theres never enough ear scratching for him.The compromise nights were when I had a book in one hand and was petting the dog with the other.Happy all around!The funny thing about ha
10、ppiness is that its a whole lot easier to feel when youre not being bombarded (轰炸) by images of bad news.Its not like skipping the late news means that I dont know whats going on in the world.I still do read,listen to,and watch news stories.Just not right before I go to bed.That makes it easier to f
11、all asleep and then stay asleep without dreaming about crime,wars,or natural disasters.(Although that dream I had about going to the prom might count as a natural disaster!) Its definitely a much gentler way to end the day.I like it so much that Im going to not only continue the no news before bed p
12、ractice,but Im also going to experiment with turning off other electronics earlier in the evening,things like the computer and smart phone.Do you have any experience with turning off your electronics early in the evening?Does setting a particular time,like digital Quiet Hours,work?Please share any t
13、ips you have.Something tells me that this could be a little more challenging for me than no news.1.What does the underlined word “twitchy” mean?A.Angry.B.Sad.C.Anxious.D.Pleased.2.What did the author do to distract himself from watching news?A.To treat himself with snacks.B.To read to his dog.C.To t
14、urn off the TV.D.To read in bed.3.Whats the result of the authors experiment?A.He had more time to walk his dog.B.He was less exposed to images of bad news.C.He was cut off from the current world.D.He had nightmares.4.What does the author intend to do by writing the text?A.To encourage the readers t
15、o cut down time on electronics.B.To gather the readers advice on watching TV.C.To share the effect of watching news.D.To tell the readers the importance of reading.B主题语境:人与社会语篇类型:说明文The first CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras appeared in Britain in 1953,and by the 1960s there were already a f
16、ew cameras in major streets in London.Today,there are more than four million CCTV cameras across the country.Thats one camera for every fourteen people.The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviour.With new software,they can recognize the faces of known criminals,and a new kind of CCT
17、V in the Netherlands can discover angry voices and warn the police of trouble.But these cameras dont just watch criminals;they watch all of us,almost all of the time.Every time we go into a shop,or use a cash machine,or travel on public transport,a camera records our actions.The amount of surveillan
18、ce (监视) in towns and cities across Britain is increasing.Some goods in shops now have RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags (标签) stuck on them.When you pick up one of these things,the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV camera and the camera starts filming you.Shops say that this technolog
19、y helps to catch shopliftersbut only by treating everybody as a possible criminal.Cameras and tags are not the only ways of monitoring our actions.Every time you make or receive a call on your mobile phone,the phone company knows the number of the phone you are calling and how long the call lasts.It
20、 is even possible to work out your exact location.And what about satellites?Are they watching us from space?How much can they see?Anybody with a computer can download Google Earth and get satellite photos of the entire world.Even when you are at home,you are not necessarily safe from surveillance.Wh
21、en you use your computer to visit websites,you are probably sending and receiving cookies without realizing it.Cookies move information from your computer to the website and record which websites you visit.Modern technology is making it easier and easier to stay in touch,but it is also making it nea
22、rly impossible for us to hide.5.What are CCTV cameras mainly used to do?A.To film street crime.B.To warn the police of trouble.C.To record everybodys actions.D.To educate people on safety.6.CCTV cameras receive a message from RFID tags when .A.a thing is stolenB.the cameras start filmingC.somebody g
23、oes into the shopD.a thing with the tag is picked up7.According to Paragraph 5,what can satellites be called?A.Earth helpers.B.Stars in space.C.Eyes in the sky.D.Google photographers.8.Whats the best title for the text?A.Somebody Is Watching YouB.Technology Is Changing Our LivesC.The Camera Is Being
24、 Used EverywhereD.The World Is Becoming a Safer Place to Live in.七选五主题语境:人与社会语篇类型:说明文While you may be avoiding your gym during the pandemic(疫情) due to health concerns,that doesnt mean you cant break a sweat while staying home.1 Here are a few tips to help you master at-home workouts and stay healthy
25、.Establish a routine2 However,its easy to get distracted when working out at home.Schedule a block of time for your daily workout,and find a space in your home for exercise.Try to avoid distractions during your workout as best you can.3 Stick with your workout schedule several days per week to estab
26、lish a consistent routine.Work on new skillsIf youre used to working out in a gym and using their wide variety of equipment,it can be annoying to have limited resources at home.4 For example,if you typically lift weights in the gym,focus on balance exercises and flexibility at home.Take virtual clas
27、sesIf you typically attend fitness classes or are looking for structured workouts to follow at home,keep in mind that many local gyms and studios are offering virtual classes.This is a great opportunity to support local business owners.5A.This is especially true when you have no other choice.B.Follo
28、wing a workout video or an app can help keep you focused.C.Ask your previous instructors to see if they offer virtual options.D.Youd better forget about the equipment and atmosphere in the gym.E.Going to a gym or a fitness class naturally creates a structured routine.F.But its also a good chance to
29、work on new skills and modes of exercise.G.If youre new to working out at home,its challenging to find the motivation.参考答案Section AWelcome to the unit & Reading.1.critical2.priority3.conclusion4.curiosity5.to6.trapped7.Construction8.factualmitment10.about.1.brought;to light2.To sum upe about4.dozens
30、 of5.vary from;to6.be committed to7.put out8.in terms of9.for instance10.rely on.1.was about to lock the door when2.were thought to have discussed3.leaving the door unlocked4.it is advisable to listen to5.all of whom.这是一篇记叙文。作者做了一个实验,尝试在睡觉前不看新闻。慢慢地,作者发现在睡觉前早早关掉各种电子设备好处多多。1.C词义猜测题。根据第一段最后一句“Instead,I
31、 experimented with not watching the news right before I went to bed.”可知,第二段第一句中的This是指睡觉前看新闻。根据画线词前的“This is a long-time habit of mine”可知,睡觉前看新闻是作者长期以来的习惯。再结合画线词后“when news time rolled around and I wasnt watching”可知,一开始改变自己的习惯时会很焦虑。所以twitchy意为“焦虑的”。故选C项。2.D细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“To distract myself,I went to
32、 bed a little earlier and read.”可知,为了分散注意力,作者躺在床上看书。故选D项。3.B细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The funny thing about happiness is that its a whole lot easier to feel when youre not being bombarded (轰炸) by images of bad news.”可知,作者的实验结果是他较少地接触到坏消息的图像。故选B项。4.A写作意图题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者写这篇文章是为了鼓励读者减少使用电子设备的时间。故选A项。本文是一篇说明文。闭路电视摄
33、像机、手机、卫星和电脑网络等现代科技时刻都在监视着人们,这使得人们无处躲藏。5.C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“these cameras dont just watch criminals;they watch all of us,almost all of the time.a camera records our actions.”可知,闭路电视摄像机主要用于记录每个人的行为。故选C项。6.D细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When you pick up one of these things,the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV came
34、ra and the camera starts filming you.”可知,贴有RFID标签的东西一旦被拿起,闭路电视摄像机就会接收到无线电信息。故选D项。7.C推理判断题。根据本段中的“Are they watching us from space?How much can they see?”以及“satellite photos of the entire world”可知,因为能拍到整个地球,因此卫星也可以被叫作天眼。故选C项。8.A主旨大意题。文章先是介绍闭路电视摄像机的功能,再介绍手机公司对移动电话的监控,接着又提及卫星可以拍摄全球范围内的照片和电脑网络时刻记录用户行踪,最后
35、总结现代技术使得人们无处躲藏,因为时刻都在被监视。所以A项最适合作本文的标题。故选A项。.本文是一篇说明文,主要针对如何在家锻炼保持健康提出了一些建议。1.G根据后文“Here are a few tips to help you master at-home workouts and stay healthy.”可知,此处是讲如何在家锻炼并保持健康,所以G项(如果你刚开始在家锻炼,很难找到动力。)切合文意。故选G项。2.E根据小标题Establish a routine可知,此处是讲建立一个惯例的方法,所以E项(去健身房或健身班自然会形成一个系统的日常活动。)切合文意。故选E项。3.B根据前文“Try to avoid distractions during your workout as best you can.”可知,此处是讲如何保持专注,所以B项(观看健身视频或应用程序可以帮助你集中注意力。)切合文意。故选B项。4.F根据小标题Work on new skills可知,此处是讲关于学习新技能的,所以F项(但这也是学习新技能和锻炼方式的好机会。)切合文意。故选F项。5.C根据小标题Take virtual classes可知,此处是讲关于虚拟课堂的,所以C项(问问你以前的指导老师,看他们是否提供虚拟选项。)切合文意。故选C项。
