1、2021年中考英语选词填空专项练习 Asee one that cook year safe of they man changeFrom fire and the wheel to supercomputers and spacecraft humans are natural inventors. The things weve invented have made our lives 1_, smarter and easier.Our inspirations for these inventions are often practical. We used fire 2_ meat.
2、 The horse and buggy (马车) were used to move people and goods. But some 3_ our most radical (激进的) inventions were inspired not out of necessity, but out of fantasy and imagination.One of the best examples of this can 4_ in From the Earth to the Moon, a novel written by famous writer Jules Verne. The
3、novel, published in 1867, describes 5_ traveling from our planet to the moon. Just over 100 6_ later, we would put a man on the moon for real.But it is perhaps the worlds of film and television 7_ inspire some of the most amazing future technologies. We can see technology in many films and TV shows
4、that is beyond our ability to create so far. But some of 8_ have already come to life.In fact, it is something like a two-way street movie and TV show producers are inspired by the tech we already have and create fictional (虚构的) technology that is based upon it, while real-life inventors are inspire
5、d by the fantastic creations they see in films and on television.These two different worlds share a common purpose to allow us to express and realize our desire (渴望) to create. To give life to things we 9_ see only in our imaginations. As we learn about some of these creations in the following pages
6、, well come to see how they 10_ our lives and given us the freedom to unleash (释放) our creativity.B into that one do come what develop make film lateHumankinds dream of traveling into space was first shown on film in 1902, when the French film Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon, 月球旅行记) was r
7、eleased (发行). In this film, a young couple is shot to the moon in a cannon (大炮). In the decades to come, many more 1_ like Le Voyage would come out. In the 1950s and 1960s, for example, films like Destination Moon (目标月球) and Robinson Crusoe on Mars (鲁宾逊太空历险) showed humans traveling 2_ space.In Desti
8、nation Moon, scientists travel to the moon aboard a single-stage (单级的) rocket-powered (以火箭为动力的) spacecraft very similar to 3_ we would later use to travel to the moon in real life. And in Robinson Crusoe on Mars, the films stars reach Mars aboard a probe (探测器) that is similar to the Mars probes we h
9、ave now.After these films 4_ out, it wouldnt be long until we would start exploring (探索) the stars for real. In 1961, Russian cosmonaut (宇航员) Yuri Gagarin became the 5_ man in space. He traveled aboard the Vostok 3KA, a simple spacecraft that was little more than a tin can (金属罐) floating in space. B
10、ut it worked and just eight years 6_, the US would put a man on the moon for the first time.Spaceflight 7_ quickly in the years since. For example, scientists living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are able to stay in space for months at a time. They spend most of their days 8_ experime
11、nts, taking care of the station, and exercising. The probes, rockets and shuttles (航天飞机) 9_ we use these days are stronger and faster than the ones we used in earlier space missions (任务). New advances that make spaceflight cheaper and safer are 10_ all the time.C know use able play normal which with
12、 show thing theyComputers, smartphones, and other machines are the perfect servants. They always do what they are “told”. We usually “tell” them to do things by 1_ a mouse or keyboard. But what if we could just talk to them 2_ and literally (真正地) tell them what to do?This type of technology, 3_ as v
13、oice control or voice recognition (声音识别), 4_ in films and TV shows since the 1960s. The Star Trek TV series, 5_ debuted (首播) at this time, showed spaceships that could reply to human voice commands (命令). The 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey “starred” HAL 9000, a computer that human astronauts could t
14、alk to. It was mainly used 6_ chess and maintain (维修) the astronauts spaceship.Real-world voice recognition, on the other hand, is used for more everyday tasks. You might be familiar (熟悉的) 7_ Siri and Alexa, two examples of voice recognition software made by Apple and Amazon. They can be asked to do
15、 many things, from setting alarms and playing music to placing online grocery (日常采购) orders and activating household appliances (家用电器).One of the nice 8_ about voice recognition is that it can be used when were on the go. When youre driving a car or walking down the sidewalk (人行道), it can be inconve
16、nient or even dangerous to pick up your smartphone and type away on the keyboard. Voice recognition allows you to focus on (专注于) whatever youre doing at the moment while still doing other tasks.People with hearing 9_ can also benefit (获益), as speech recognition software can be used to “listen” to sp
17、oken words and turn them into text that deaf people can read. Advanced speech recognition software can even hear words spoken in one language and then translate 10_ into another language.D usual other call movie get to appear use if fromSome people like the freedom of driving their own car. But 1_ f
18、ind driving to be inconvenient or even dangerous. Fortunately, the driverless cars weve seen in 2_ and TV shows are on the way here.The first driverless car to hit the screen was Herbie, a cute talking car 3_ the 1968 comedy The Love Bug. Herbie could drive by himself and even talk to his human frie
19、nds. He didnt have any advanced technology just a sprinkling of fairy dust (一点魔法粉).KITT was another driverless car that 4_ on the 1980s TV show Knight Rider. KITT used advanced AI to drive itself and help its rider Michael Knight catch criminals (罪犯).While the driverless cars of today cant talk to u
20、s, they do have many similarities 5_ the ones weve seen onscreen. Nearly every major car company is working on their own autonomous vehicle (AV). Tesla, for example, has developed a driver-assistance system for its cars 6_ Tesla Autopilot.Tesla Autopilot can complete many of the tasks that human dri
21、vers 7_ do. It can make sure that your car is centered in the correct lane (车道), as well as park itself and stop 8_ it thinks that a crash (车祸) might happen. However, it is not fully self-driving and all of these features require human supervision (监督).Googles sister company Waymo seems to be leadin
22、g the way in the AV area. Its self-driving cars are already 9_ for taxi services in the US city of Phoenix. It is the only self-driving car service that operates without human backup (备用的) drivers. It uses common cameras as well as laser radar (激光雷达) to determine distance, which allows the cars 10_
23、around without risk of crashing.Ewhere who of true feel we name put machine medicine When we go to sleep at night, we dream and the things we see in our dreams are often out of our control. But virtual reality (VR，虚拟现实) allows us to create “dreams” that we can change to our liking.Creating _1_ own v
24、irtual worlds is not a new idea. One of the first times we saw this was in the 1982 film Tron (创). In this film, a hacker (黑客) is brought into a virtual world _2_ he must fight digital warriors (数码武士) in order to escape.In 1999s The Matrix (黑客帝国), a hacker _3_ Neo finds that the “real” world we live
25、 in is in fact a virtual one in the real world, humans have been enslaved (奴役) by machines. Neo and other hackers have to fight the 4_ in order to save humanity.The virtual worlds shown in these films are quite fantastic. But weve been experimenting with VR in real life as well.In the gaming world,
26、players can feel 5_ immersed (沉浸的) with VR tech. In Star Wars: Squadrons (星球大战：飞行中队), players take on the role 6_ a space fighter pilot. By 7_ on a VR headset, you can look around your cockpit (驾驶员座舱) as if youre really sitting in a space fighter, as well as look out into the endless depths of space
27、.In the 8_l field, VR can help treat patients with anxiety disorders (焦虑症). Patients are put in virtual situations that make them anxious in a safe and controlled environment. They can slowly learn not 9_ so scared.VR can also be used to simulate (模拟) real workspaces for training purposes and for th
28、ose 10_ work dangerous jobs. VR has already been used to train astronauts in spaceflight, as well as train miners (矿工) and soldiers in virtual environments that cant actually harm them.F late use also main they see by lock and find Your face might be the most unique (特别的) part of your physical appea
29、rance. Everyone has something about 1_ face thats a little different. And that difference makes facial recognition (面部识别) possible.This technology can 2_ in many films. In the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, a powerful AI-controlled computer called HAL 9000 is able to “read” the emotions (情绪)
30、of human astronauts 3_ scanning (扫描) their faces. And in the 1987 action film Robocop, a cyborg (半人半机器) police officer identifies (识别) a criminal (罪犯) by scanning his photo and 4_ it in a computer.Today, facial recognition tech has become reality. It is 5_ used as a security measure (安保手段) or to ide
31、ntify criminals.For example, in 2018, facial recognition technology was used to identify and catch criminals who were attending concerts by Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung. And if you have a recent model of Apples iPhone, you probably already know that you can 6_ the phone with your face. But those ar
32、e just a few of the things we can use facial recognition for. The possibilities, it seems, are endless.Take Grab for example. Grab is a ride-hailing (叫车服务) company in southeast Asia that 7_ facial recognition technology to ensure passenger safety. The technology works by scanning the faces of both t
33、he driver 8_ the passenger, allowing passengers to make sure that they have been matched up with the correct driver.Retailers (零售商) are 9_ looking to facial recognition technology to drive business by personalizing (个性化定制) the shopping experience for customers. Facial recognition can allow retailers
34、 to “see” what their shoppers are actually looking at in stores. 10_, they use this information to provide suggestions for future purchases (购买).G over be at worry good I final little give what I used to be very shy. When I 1_ in Grade 7, our Chinese teacher asked all of the students in our class 2_
35、 a speech at the beginning of our Chinese lesson. When we got this assignment (作业), I felt a 3_ afraid.“What should I do?” I thought.The day to give our speeches 4_ arrived. Although I had all the information I needed, I was still 5_ about whether I would be a good speaker. At that moment, my friend
36、 Christina came 6_ and told me to relax. She said she was sure that I could give an excellent speech. This made me feel a lot 7_.Finally, it was 8_ turn. I took a deep breath and began my speech. But I forgot the first sentence! I was so embarrassed (尴尬的). Then, I saw Christinas eyes. She was smilin
37、g 9_ me.I remembered 10_ she said and felt more confident (自信的). At last, I finished my speech successfully. Everyone thought the speech was great and I was proud of (为感到自豪) myself.Sometimes, one simple sentence can mean a lot. Try to encourage others. Both of you will feel happy.H become parent bot
38、h two early importance in work they do Are kids getting more lazy these days? How many 1_ are doing all the housework? I think it is 2_ for children to learn to do chores and help their parents with housework.First of all, 3_ chores helps children to be more independent (独立的). It also teaches 4_ lif
39、e skills that will help them excel (出色) both in life and in learning. The 5_ children learn to be independent, the better it is for their future.6_, by doing housework, children can develop a sense of responsibility (责任感). For instance (例如), everyone should do their part 7_ keeping their house clean
40、 and tidy.Last but not least, performing household chores such as preparing meals can be fun. Children can spend time with their family as they 8_ together. This can give them a sense of belonging and unity.Doing chores benefits (有益于) 9_ children and parents. It will not only lead to a healthier and
41、 happier life, but also help children learn the value (价值) of being a responsible member of the family. This, in turn, will help children 10_responsible members of society (社会). Ilook touch paper satisfy real for one good subject getAfter entering middle school, we have more tests than before. I sti
42、ll remembered a 1_ moment in Grade 7.Among all of my 2_, the one that I am best at is English. But on one test, I 3_ a low grade. Lots of students did 4_ than me.My English teacher was very 5_ with my grade. I was 6_ sad at that time.After that, I didnt want to talk to anyone. I just sat quietly in
43、my seat. I didnt eat 7_ the whole day.The next day, my 8_ class was English. But I didnt want to have English lessons at all! Just then, a small piece of 9_ fell out of my book to the ground.I picked it up. It said, “Its just small test. It doesnt matter. If you dont experience wind and rain, how ca
44、n you see the rainbow?” I saw that the note was from my classmate Celina. I looked up and saw Celina 10_ at me too. I got my courage back.J final we end city lunch find and give interest fromAbout two years ago, my family and I went on a trip to Europe. We went to lots of places and saw many 1_ thin
45、gs. Here I would like to share some of my interesting experiences with you.Our first stop was Germany. Two of the first 2_ we visited were Frankfurt and Berlin. In Frankfurt, I went to Frankfurter Buchmesse, the biggest book fair in the world. We stayed there for four days and saw many famous book p
46、ublishers (出版商) 3_ all over the world. To my surprise, the author of my favorite novel Cat Warrior also came to the expo. At his booth, he even offered 4_ me his signature (签名)!After the expo 5_, my father drove us to Berlin. On our way there, we stopped to take a break in the town of Goettingen, where the famous Chinese writer Ji Xianlin once studied.In Berlin, we had a
