1、选择性必修二 Units 1-3 词汇练习用所学词汇和语法知识完成下列短文（每空一词）。AIn Northern Ireland, the Health Minister (部长) says he intends to introduce a(n) 1. _(逐步的) soft opt-out (选择退出) system for 2. _ _ (器官捐赠). This would mean that adults become donors automatically, unless they say otherwise. The law in England 3._ (同意) a soft
2、opt-out earlier last year. Currently around 47% of the Northern Ireland population are on a register, and approximately 112 people are waiting. Health Minister Robin Swann says Northern Ireland has an excellent record, but believes more can be done to increase the number of 4. _ (suit) organs availa
3、ble for those in need. He also says, “With many more people willing to consider donating an organ than are actually registered as donors, I have long believed that an opt-out system would be hugely beneficial and would save lives here. As a 5. c_ of this, it is my 6. _ (intend) to consult on policy
4、proposals for the introduction of a soft opt-out system. This would bring us in line with the other countries in the UK. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to discuss their wishes about it with their family andfriends.”B The 1. _ _ _ (“一带一路”) Initiative, sometimes referred to as the New Silk Road
5、, is a long-term policy and investment program launched in 2013. This project with its emphasis on international co-operation covers countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa, and would significantly 2. _ (扩展) Chinas influence. The Initiative seeks to 3. _ (促进) market integration (市场一体化) and 4. _ (激
6、发) the establishment of new ties among different economies, with the objective of driving deeper regional development and cooperation in a variety of areas, increasing business opportunities and encouraging people - to-people exchanges between different 5. d_. The Initiatives 6. _ (构想) includes crea
7、ting a network of railways, energy pipelines (能源管道), and highways. Besides, China plans to build fifty 7._ (经济的) zones, modeled after Shenzhen, which China launched in 1980 during the 8._ _ _ (改革开放). 71 countries are currently taking part in the Initiative,together representing more than a third of
8、the worlds GDP and two-thirds of the worlds population.CIntegrity is doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances, whether or not anyone is watching. It takes courage to do the right thing, no matter what the results. It may seem like you can gain power quickly and easily if you 1. _
9、_ (把搁置一边) honesty. I have heard many people cheat when listing their past 2. _ (职业) on their resumes and stories of salesmen and 3. _ ( 女 售 货 员 ) exaggerating their products function. Dishonesty may provide instant satisfaction at the moment, but it will never last. Sooner or later, people will find
10、 out the truth and the dishonest person loses the ability to be trusted. Warren Buffet, one of the most successful inventors of all time, said it best, “In looking for people to hire, three qualities matter: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they dont have the first one, the other two will
11、 kill you.” Integrity requires you to make a(n) 4. _ (commit) to strict ethical codes. Building a reputation of integrity takes a(n) 5. _ (十年), but it takes only a short time to lose. Success can come and go, but living with integrity is living with 6. _ (美德).DAs we seek to improve todays system of
12、education, we would do well to ask, “What is education in the new 1. _ (时代)?” Our answers may provide insights that get to the heart of what matters for 21st century children and adults alike.It is important to step back from a 2. b_ of debates on grades, standardised testing, and teacher evaluation
13、 (评估) and really look at the meaning of education. So I decided to do just that to research the answer to this straightforward, yet complex question. Looking for wisdom (智慧) from some of the greatest philosophers, poets, 3. _ (educate), historians, and politicians, I found answers that should not on
14、ly exist in our history books but also remain at the core of current education dialogue.In my work as a developmental psychologist, I 4. _ (constant) struggle to balance the goals of formal education with the goals of raising healthy, happy children who grow to become contributing members of familie
15、s and society. 5. _ (与一起) academic (学术的) skills, the educational journey from kindergarten through college is a time when young people develop many interconnected abilities.As you read through some quotes about education, youll discover common 6. b_ between the intellectual, social, 7. _ (情感上的), and
16、 physical aspects of education. For me, good education supports the development of an internal compass that guides us through life.EThanks to technological advances, getting older isnt what it used to be. Modern Technology allows the 1. _ (elder) to live in comfort and safety wherever they choose, w
17、hether that means at home alone, with family, or in a senior care facility. Since there has been a(n) 2. _ (趋势) for seniors to apply technology into their homes, there are plenty of useful 3. _ (物品) to choose from. Here are some of the best senior technology options on the market.It comes as no surp
18、rise that mobile technology provides many new ways to improve the lives of seniors. Some companies have created senior-friendly 4. _ ( 平 板 电 脑 ) with a simplified user experience where technicians and family members can 5. a_ the device remotely to provide training and tech support.Independent livin
19、g for seniors can be more difficult with vision impairments (视力障碍). But new virtual reality technology is 6. _ (urgent) needed for it can provide seniors with a clearer view of the world around them by using visual aids. The software can be designed for specific low-vision conditions. Images from th
20、e smartphone camera are then recreated to be viewed more easily based on the users unique vision problems.Seniors need greater 7. _ (secure) in their houses. 8. _ (投资) in a smart home camera allows you to see what is happening in your home or who is at the door, no matter where you are. Many smart h
21、ome cameras provide two-way audio and motion alerts, which are great for seniors.答案A1. gradual2. organ donation3. approved4. suitable5. consequence6. intentionB1. Belt and Road2. expand3. promote / facilitate4. motivate5. districts6. vision7. economic8. reform and opening-upC1. lay aside2. occupations3. saleswomen4. commitment5. decade6. virtueD1. era2. bunch3. educators4. constantly5. Alongside6. bonds7. emotionalE1. elderly2.tendency3. items4. tablets5. access6. urgently7. security8. Investing
